September 10, 2018

For Sure

He alone should lead and teach us however He chooses.

Read: Isaiah 48:17

Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer,
The Holy One of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
Who teaches you to profit,
Who leads you by the way you should go.


September 3, 2018

Example

Don’t argue about what is good. Be the example of good in all you do.

Read: 1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.


August 24, 2018

When Looking

Start on the inside, then out.

Read: 1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.​


August 18, 2018

Fear Nothing

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.


August 14, 2018

Be Still

Sometimes no action is the best action.

Read: Psalm 37:7

7 Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.


August 11, 2018

For Your Benefit

Listen and obey those that God has put over you. It’s for your own benefit.

Read: Hebrews 13:17

17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit


August 8, 2018

Spread It

Let me spread your love, joy, peace and fragrance Lord wherever I go.

Read: 2 Corinthians 2:14

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him.


August 1, 2018

Believe

The Lord will bless you and give you peace.

Read: Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you]
The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor],
And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness];
The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval],
And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life].’


July 27, 2018

Time to Purge

Clean everything out of your life that just isn’t good.

Read: James 1:21

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.