Proverbs 16:7 – “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” I try to always remember when reading this that my world may not always be one where some people would not be against me but that God can help my enemies to slow down … [Read more…]
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The Lord Is Our Shield (v 3) Consider the arrows and spears of David’s time The fiery darts of Satan we endure Ephesians 6:16 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. God’s people have always been targets of enemies What people … [Read more…]
I have been forced to reconsider the relationship between divine judgment and divine blessing. I have always thought of them as opposites that have no relationship. I like to think of judgment as something that has little to do with me and much to do with my enemies. I like to think of God’s blessings … [Read more…]
Listen To: Living To Overcome (Part One) Listen To: Living To Overcome (Part Two) 1 John 4:1-4 [1] Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. [2] Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that … [Read more…]
How many times in your life were you trying to do the right thing and walked into someones attitude that drained your joy? Have you ever got the worst end of someones problems just by trying to listen or understand? Has people that you least expected blindsided you with something you did not see coming? … [Read more…]
When I was tossing and turning in bed a while back my mind was brought to peace by a thought God was putting in my heart: “Are you gonna let this one thing stop you? Is your joy not worth more to you than this one thing?” In that moment in time when I heard … [Read more…]
So here we are at the conclusion of this series with part three. First off, I will open up with the word here: Proverbs 16:1-7 [1] The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. [2] All the ways of a man are clean in his own … [Read more…]
How awesome is the God that we serve? How wonderful has God proven true for us? The amount of victories could never possibly be told. The benefits are excellent considering it is at a minimal cost to us. The joy is unspeakable. The peace is beyond understanding. The love keeps not only you but everyone … [Read more…]
When it comes right down to it at the end of the day, the ultimate controller of how much that you allow yourself to step out and enjoy life is YOU. No one can walk up and steal your joy outright; it is something that is cultivated and maintained by what you produce and nurture. … [Read more…]