Month: November 2011

I love everyone but only put my trust in God who is my help!

Read: Micah 7:7

7 As for me, I look to the Lord for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me.

Unfortunately even righteous battles can be tainted by bad motives. When in a battle think about the larger picture. You don’t want to win the battle and lose the war.

Read: Deuteronomy 20: 1,4

1 When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and
chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The
Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with
you! 4 For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for
you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!

You cannot sweep anything under a rug. It’s best to repent because
there are no secrets from God. He is all-knowing.

Read: Psalm 69:5

5 O God, you know how foolish I am; my sins cannot be hidden from you.

When we pray to accomplish the good God has called us to, then we
can expect God’s blessing.

Read: Genesis 24:12

12 “O Lord, God of my master, Abraham,” he prayed. “Please give
me success today, and show unfailing love to my master, Abraham.

When you don’t forgive, you put your own self in a prison.

Read: Matthew 6:14-15

14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father
will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your
Father will not forgive your sins.

Do not be moved by evil people. They only look happy for a moment.

Read: Job 20:5

5 the triumph of the wicked has been short lived
and the joy of the godless has been only temporary?

Keep in mind you only have to answer to God, not to critical people.

Read: Job 19:25

25 “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,
and he will stand upon the earth at last.”

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God has put us in a position to supply the needs of others. Sometimes God provides through us, so be willing and obey.

Read: Genesis 22:18
18 And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed—all because you have obeyed me.”

People can do some upsetting things but instead of beating them up, encourage them to do better.

Read: Job 16:4-5

4 I could say the same things if you were in my place.
I could spout off criticism and shake my head at you.
5 But if it were me, I would encourage you.
I would try to take away your grief.

When God determines what’s best for us, He makes it happen.

Read: Exodus 34:10

10 The Lord replied, “Listen, I am making a covenant with you
in the presence of all your people. I will perform miracles
that have never been performed anywhere in all the earth or in
any nation. And all the people around you will see the power
of the Lord—the awesome power I will display for you.