Seeing Growth Is Not An Option, It Is Necessary
I’m going to be honest and if you think I’m wrong that’s fine. But I believe that many relationships fail because we are so broken, from past relationships, being hurt or abused as children and the bitterness that we end up with because of it. 2 things: 1) The only one who can heal your brokenness, sure up your insecurities, and mend your jacked up past is God. We all come with some form of…
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In a reflective state of mind.. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. –Hebrews 12:1 I have learned and accepted that, when we are serious and officially under spiritual construction, we need to be mindful of our environment and the company we keep. It…
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Have you ever said something that hurt someone else…. or perhaps caused unfavorable consequences for yourself? I know I have. For years I just said whatever I felt like saying, but thank God I have learned that words are powerful. What you say has power to impact your life and the lives of others for good or bad. So it is wise to think about what you’re going to say before you say it. You…
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Yes, we sometimes do start off with great “intentions.” We come up with great ideas and plans with the initial thought toward committing ourselves to the ideas/or plans we have set before us. However, we allow distractions, discouragement, delays, deception, disbelief (fear) of things, and circumstances around us to stir us off course. Leading us toward wanting to quit and not finish our course. Starting and stopping hinders where we’ve been destined to go. We…
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We crave acceptance, therefore criticism and judgment are hard on us mentally and emotionally. The fact is it hurts! But confronting the criticism and judgment of other people becomes easier when you remember that ultimately it is before your own master you stand or fall ( Romans 14:4) In the end you will answer to God alone. Criticism and judgment are the devil’s tools. He uses them to stop people from fulfilling their destiny and…
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When facing opposition(s) (troubles, distress, sudden changes, etc.) instead of hitting the panic button, I think how in my conscious “pray” is impressed in my spirit. I encourage you and me that we respond by diligently praying and move forward. I’m determined with His help not quit, due to fear and the unknown. I’m reminded: God is my refuge and strength an ever PRESENT HELP TROUBLE- Psalm 46:1. Realizing prayer still works; however, purpose for…
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Having righteous thoughts, motives, and actions is a full-time job. You will keep the peace, a perfect peace, for all who trust in You, for those who dedicate their hearts and minds to You. So trust in the Eternal One forever, for He is like a great Rock —strong, stable, trustworthy, and lasting. Is.26:3-4 The enemy loves to put thoughts into our minds. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands…
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One of the most important questions a single person contemplating marriage can ask is: “Who is truly right to be a potential mate?” the foundational biblical principle that whenever one Christian single marries another Christian single, they have married the exact person that God has for them, and you can be absolutely sure that their marriage has been destined, designed, and developed by creator God, and is perfect. This principle is true, but it does…
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It’s obvious some people are closer to God than others. These “close friends” of God speak of talking to Him as if they know Him personally. Their faces shine with the enthusiasm as they testify, “And God told me …” while skeptical acquaintances grumble to themselves, ” Well, God doesn’t talk to me like that!” Why is that? Does God have favorites? No Scripture teaches that each person determines his or her own level of…
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TGIF – TRUST GOD IN FAITH MORNING BLESSINGS I’m starting today with a Prayer. Heavenly Father Bless the person reading this message Give them the Wisdom and the Strength they need today for what is to come. Show them that they are not alone in whatever decision it is for them to make. Guide them on the right path and give them the ability they need to make a new start. Cover them with the…
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