And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. – Genesis 1:5 “Gulo limu.” “Prepare it the night before.” That’s something my Mother taught us as kids, and something she continues to live by today. The Scripture doesn’t say “Morning and Evening.” …
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Smile addiction
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD. – Jeremiah 1:8 Stop being addicted to making people smile. Smiles are nice. And it feels good to make people feel good. But it becomes a problem when you insist on keeping people smiling at the expense of …
Identify yourself
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. – Romans 6:11 Halt! Who goes there? Identify yourself. That’s the challenge issued by life. And your only 2 options are: Sinner Saint These are politically and culturally loaded terms. And depending on your background, …
Keep it in mind
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: – Proverbs 3:1 Don’t forget. Remembering is important. Remembering the Word of God, and keeping it front of mind is extremely important. Because keeping the Word “front of mind” allows it the chance to put down roots and transform your life. It’s …
Wisdom and stature
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. – Luke 2:52 Wisdom and stature. The two are not synonymous. It’s possible to have one without the other. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you’re wiser. Wisdom isn’t simply a function of time…it’s something you get to seek from God, …
Take what’s yours
Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it. – Joshua 1:11 You have been many things. Gifts, talents, opportunities and aspirations. You know there …
Leave the lights on
My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. – Psalm 71:24 All the day long. Day and night. Without ceasing. Constant and steadfast. Just like breathing. That’s the life you’re called to live walking with God. You …
Using your magnifying glass
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. – Psalm 34:3 A magnifying glass doesn’t make objects bigger. A magnifying glass makes objects appear bigger. A magnifying glass can also be used to focus diffuse sunlight onto a single focal point to create a fire that can burn down cities …
Trash talking fear
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. – Isaiah 41:10 You’re not supposed to be bullied by fear. Instead, you’re supposed to bully fear and …
And ye would not
For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. – Isaiah 30:15 What? Return and rest…dwell in quietness and confidence. And yet that’s the key to unlocking the level you feel stuck …