There are many trials and much distress in the world but God
has the power to help you overcome. Do not worry.
Read: John 16:33
33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me.
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Sometimes walking in love requires eliminating some people from your life, even when you love them.
Read Psalms 36:1-3
1 Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts.
They have no fear of God at all.
2 In their blind conceit,
they cannot see how wicked they really are.
3 Everything they say is crooked and deceitful.
They refuse to act wisely or do good.
The choice is yours. Who and what will you serve? It all comes down to this…you’ll have to make a choice.
Read: Matthew 6:24
24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and
love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise
the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Work on making what you have better and be content. Don’t desire the positions of others, take care of your own.
Read: Exodus 20:17
17 “You must not covet your neighbor’s house.
You must not covet your neighbor’s wife,
male or female servant, ox or donkey,
or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.”
Singleness of purpose is the best route to take. Stay under God’s roof as you proceed.
Read: Psalm 27:4
4 The one thing I ask of the Lord—
the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
Do not be afraid to live.
Fear brings torment, so be of good courage.
Read: Psalm 27:1,14
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
14 Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
There are so many traps. You don’t have time to fall into any of them so keep your eyes on God.
Read: Psalm 25:15
15 My eyes are always on the Lord,
for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
You cannot trust all that you hear. Many times you cannot trust
what you see. There are so many disguises. Only trust the Lord!
Read: Psalm 19:7
7 The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Walk in love toward everyone, even when you disagree.
Read: Titus 3:9
9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual
pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws.
These things are useless and a waste of time.
Get ready for the new year with joy! Because the Lord delights in
you, He won’t let you fall or fail.
Read: Psalm 37:23-24
23 The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
24 Though they stumble, they will never fall,
for the Lord holds them by the hand.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!