Submitted Heart
Why Two Steps Forward And Three Steps Back Will Leave You Empty, Keep The Progress That You Have Worked So Hard For!
Philippians 3:12-16 NLTI don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the […]
Do You Have A Heart Of Compassion For Those Around You? The Way You Live May Be Used By God To Soften Their Hearts To Accept Jesus Christ!
Acts 26:29 NLTPaul replied, “Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains.” Our attitude about those around us is very important if we consider ourselves to be Christians. If our attitude about the people we […]
Don’t Get Caught In This Trap! The Trap Of Thinking That You Need More Than The Basics!
Philippians 3:1 NLTWhatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. One of the greatest mistakes that I made was thinking that I needed advanced training before I even did one thing with the basic training. […]
Why Does Peace Of Mind Seem So Evasive? Our Focus Will Determine Our Peace Of Mind. What Are You Focusing On?
John 15:9-13 NLT“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, […]
Life Means Nothing Without A Submitted Heart To Jesus Christ!
Matthew 22:37-40 NLTJesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” […]
We Have Everything We Need In Jesus To Follow His Will For Our Lives!
Colossians 3:12-13 NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, […]
Are You Rooted In The One Source That Has The Power Of God To Change Your Life?
John 8:47 NLTAnyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.” People who know me well, if asked about me, will say, “He loves to read the Bible!” And that would be a true statement. I believe it is the single most […]
Why Is The Longest Chapter In The Bible Dedicated To God’s Word?
Joshua 1:8 NLTStudy this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. There is one spiritual discipline that, when mastered, will affect your spiritual life more than any other. “Ok, John, […]
Do You Want To Be Sure Of Your Salvation? Check What You Desire To Do Most, It Will Give You The Answer
1 Peter 4:2 NLTYou won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. I think one of the questions that come to mind for a Christian is, “Am I saved? For real.” God did not want us to question this in our […]
Are You Trying To Draw Attention To Yourself? This May Go Against God’s Will For Your Life!
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLTMake it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others. If you are a Christian, we are […]
Don’t Let The Troubles You See In Front Of You Steal The Joy That God Has Intended For You
Colossians 3:13-15 NLTMake allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one […]
What Are You Focusing On? Is It Worthy Of Your Time And Does It Glorify God?
Philippians 4:8-9 NLTAnd now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me— everything you heard from me and […]
Does Your Communication Build Others Up? Or Does It Tear Others Down?
Proverbs 13:3 NLTThose who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. Have you ever regretted something that you said to someone? Or have you ever had to walk back comments that came out in the heat of an argument? James 1:19 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: […]
Don’t Blow Your Top; it Will Not Get You The Result You Seek
Proverbs 19:11 NLTSensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Anger is a very damaging emotion. James 1:19-20 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. When do we […]
Does Your Life Reflect The Greatest Love To Those Around You? If Not, It Could Be What You Are Taking In
John 15:13 NLTThere is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. There is not one single verse that produces more tears in my eyes than this one. I find it interesting that God has put this verse on my heart today to write about and ponder, especially being Memorial Day […]