If we claim that we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves. A claim like that is errant nonsense. 9 On the other hand, if we admit our sins — make a clean breast of them — he won’t let us down; he’ll be true to himself. He’ll forgive our sins and purge us of...
How we see ourselves and others depends on our perspective. We all look at things from our own angle and our unique ability to understand what we see. But if we are to see clearly we must look through the eyes of the Spirit to see from God’s perspective. When we align ourselves with Him...
Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious — the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. 9 Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and...
Quiet your soul and ask for My wisdom and direction before you do something you will regret. Take this time to draw near to Me and be close so that you can stay on course. Refuse to allow your emotions to take the lead. Otherwise, you could find yourself far from what is right and...
Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. 7 Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of...
Gather your strength and courage to face problems that need to be solved. Never forget that I am with you to make hard things easier. You will have opportunities to learn valuable lessons from this experience before you push on (Burns). Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will...
And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you’re really serving God! Eph 6:7, MSB Be encouraged and encouraging!
Re-establish yourself on the solid ground of faith. You cannot acquire spiritual benefits without trusting Me. And you cannot rely on your efforts in the natural realm to achieve maximum benefits in the Spirit. You have heard it said that desperate times call for desperate measures. Do not think of faith as your last act...
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! James 1:22-23, MSB Stay focused and faithful!
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and leave behind the things that have put you down. I am with you to give you the strength and confidence to move on. It is time to go beyond stagnation and self pity into hope and optimism. Stand up and be strong. (Burns) Jeremiah 29:11 For I know...
