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...
This time of self-evaluation is not for the purpose of condemnation or shame. It is for the purpose of growth and spiritual development. There are things you must give up in order to move forward and things that you must forgive or receive forgiveness for. Elevation is the goal for you and those around you...
Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” 6 we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me? Heb 13:5-6, MSB Stay encouraged and encouraging!
Sometimes it feels like you are the only one who is doing good and that the world around you is out of control evil. But, I say to you that it does not matter what others are thinking, saying, or doing. You are not responsible for anyone but yourself. Your greatest asset in life is...
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled...
Curb your frustration. It does no good to spew out your dissatisfaction and criticism. What you dislike in others mirrors what you dislike in yourself. Deal with your own shortcomings and imperfections and have compassion on those around you. You will be judged with the same measure that you judge. Be kind. (Burns) Matthew 7:1-5 Judge...
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Phil 4:13, NIV Be encouraged and encouraging!
Be assured that I am leading and guiding you in everything that you have submitted to Me. I cannot move in those areas that you have not relinquished. You must deliberately release every aspect of your life and trust Me to work on your behalf. Cast your cares on Me and believe (Burns). 1 Peter 5:6-7...
So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be cured. An upright man can do a great deal by prayer when he tries. Goodspeed James 5:16-17, ASV
I keep hearing in my spirit “self-restraint”, defined as continence, self-control, self-discipline. It is the ability to control impulses, emotions and desires. The Lord is asking us, as His people, to overcome the flesh so that we can truly walk and live in His Spirit. There is much He can do through us if we...
