Baptizing several football players today at 2 pm. God is the one that changes a man's heart! (John 14:6) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Nothing is too big or too small for God! (Ephesians 3:20) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Hebrews 12:1
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 and entrangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Psalms 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.
Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Sometimes it seems like nothing is going our way! Remember quitting is not an option because He can make a way out of no way! (Isaiah 43:16) Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea a path through the mighty waters,
John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers out there! (Proverbs 31:25-26) Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
A lot of darkness going on in this world around us! But God! (Isaiah 60:2) For behold the darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.
Looking for direction? Jesus is direction! (Psalm 143:8) Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.
Nothing outweighs God's grace! (2nd Corinthians 12:9) And he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."
I think at times we are just too carried away with our problems & our circumstances! We lose sight of really what's important! (Romans 8:28) and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Psalms 1: 1-3 blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted...
I don't care what situation or circumstance you're in, God responses to faith! (Psalm 118:1) Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Believers in Jesus have their share of troubles, disappointments, sorrows; but all the time in the midst of these they have a secret peace of which the world knows nothing.
I don't care what you're going through, there's not a better time than now to seek the Lord! (Psalm 105:4-5) Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face evermore! Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,
Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.
Psalm 95:6-7
Oh, come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of His hand.
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Don't give people the wrong view of God! He is the absolute greatest of all! He is the king of kings and the Lord of lords! He is our absolute everything, and He is worthy of all praise honor and glory!
These are restless times that we are living in! Simply, keep turning to God! (Deuteronomy 31:6) "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with us. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
We have a false assumption on how God will act! God knows what He is doing! Simply submit, our wants and desires to Him! The bible says, His ways and thoughts are greater than ours! (Isa 55:8-9)
Hebrews 3:12
Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
John 12:24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. (Remember, we died with Christ. We are a new creation! Let us die to those things that try to hinder our witness, our walk!)
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
At the start of every year we get uneasy about the time & our surroundings! Look to Jesus! Keep our focus there! (John 16:33) these things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
Looking for direction this day, there's not a better place to find it but through Jesus Christ! (Psalm18:30) As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
One thing is for sure, God knows the way, let Him show us! (Proverbs 25:4-5) Show me your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me In Your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; on you I wait all the day.
Stay on God's path! Don't stray off! Don't allow ourselves to become distracted! Keep our eyes on the prize!! (Proverbs 4:25) Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you.
Our job today is to please God! There's so much value in pleasing God! (Proverbs 16:7) When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.