Romans 2:10-11

“10. But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 11. For there is no respect of persons with God. ”

Have an excellent day! Go forth and conquer, accomplish, excel, share peace and wisdom.

If it is in your heart to do good and be good God has extended his arm to you. He is given you every thing you need. Just accept it and “do.” Without apprehension, fear or doubt. Don’t hear naysayers. Don’t accept negativity.

Speak your world into existence by faith. Walk in it!

Have a blessed day!!

Matthew 24:22

“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened ”

The times we live in many are concerned about government leadership, the safety and equality of being stopped by the police, and being able to provide for their families. These are important and justifiable concerns. But don’t let your concern translate to fear. But rather allow it to exercise and increase your faith in God.

The times we live in is nothing new for God. He was always aware of the evilness of the hearts of men and what they are capable of. But God has always had provision for his people built into his plan.

For you (for us all), God has shortened the days so that we can make it.

In the mean time, do your best (your civic duty) by making yourself aware, voting, praying for our leadership of every kind, and by praying in general.

Yes, God is in control and is working on our behalf. But this does not excuse us from the responsibility he placed on us. We must (as never before) fast, pray, seek God, spend time with God, and show the love of God to everyone. Especially to those who would rather see you dead. We are the only reflection of God people will ever see.

We do not have the luxury of giving up or giving in to despair.

In the times we live in, we need to truly be that light – set up on a hill that cannot be hid. Shining that beacon of (love) light to everyone. Letting the world know, that even in the times we live, there is still hope.

Hope in God!

Have a great day!!

Romans 1:32 (but read entire chapter for context).

“Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. ”

It is sad, but true…

We all have encountered people who know God. The understand the basic truth about what God requires and expects from his people. Yet, this knowledge does not change the way they live their lives.

Before you jump on the judgement bandwagon, understand that you were there before too, and (from time to time) you may visit there again.

The difference between us and them is grace.

Somewhere along the line, we chose God. We chose to live for him. Ands we must continue to make this choice everyday. Why? Because everyday we face temptations or opportunities that would take us into a wrong direction. Remember, this scripture talks about people who knew the truth of God at one point, but then changed it into a lie. Sad, but true.

Who we are in Christ

It is important that we not rundown the person who is in this downward spiral. We are called to restore, to reconciliation. The Bible tells us that when we have been strengthened to turn around and strengthen our brother. And to restore in the spirit of meekness.

We may not be able to change this type of person’s mind with the words we say. However, we can pray for them. Understand there is power in prayer. The same God that changed us can change anyone. God is able to move on the hearts of people to cause a change that will astonish those who knew the “before” and witness the “after.”

We serve a God who is able to do the impossible.

Sad, but true…

We live in a world that is evil continually. This world needs us to be the people of God that we profess to be.

It’s time to live up to who we are in Christ.

Have a blessed night!

Psalms 34:15

“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous,

and his ears are open unto their cry. “

When my day has been crazy and life is busy and hectic, it is a blessing to know that God is there. He hears my cry. He understands every groan.

Even when I cannot verbalize my feelings, he already knows and has formulated a plan to deliver me.

There are those who do not want an intimate relationship with God. But the truth is I cannot live without it. Our God knows how we feel and what we go through. Because of that we are instructed to come to him boldly to obtain mercy and help when it is needed (Hebrew 4:15-16).

His desire is for us (his children) to come to him about and with everything. No secrets and nothing hidden. By being open and transparent before him, we are free. And can stand before him with clean hands and a pure heart.

What a great God we serve!

Now that is something that increases peace. Have a great night.