‘He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work.’ 1 John 3:8

Two simple truths; The person who continues to live a life caught up in sin is of the devil; and second, The Son of God came to destroy all which the devil stands for. The issue isn't as complex as we sometimes make it, which leads to this final thought: We will love the one and hate the other. Who are we going to side with in this heavenly war?
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In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.’ Psalm 90:12

When we lose our sense of urgency to live for God, we end up wasting our time! God has a plan for us, for our world, and for His church. Without God's gift of "spiritual arithmetic" ; numbering our days, we will never gain a heart of wisdom. How do we receive such a gift? Ask for it without doubting, James 1:5-7!

Trusting the Lord for wisdom has a huge effect on us and the way we conduct our lives. Rather than losing heart, God gives us a heart of wisdom!
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In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!

‘Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.’ Leviticus 19:32

In an age where respect is little known and even less practiced, showing honor for those who are older is often overlooked. Yet in this place, by the LORD's own word, showing respect for the elderly ranks right up there with reverencing God. But then we shouldn't be surprised, since God made honoring parents the very first commandment (in the Ten Commandments — Exodus 20) directed at our relationship with others; the first four commandments were directed at our relationship with him!
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In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!

‘Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake.’ Psalm 79:9

We don't deserve the grace we need! We have no right to presume God's forgiveness! We have no reason to expect divine deliverance! In Jesus, God has shown us His incredible love and generosity. We can confidently call out for His mercy and receive His grace, forgiveness, and deliverance — not because we deserve it, but because of who He is and for the sake of His glorious name!

In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!

“Out of respect for Christ, be courteously reverent to one another.” Ephesians 5:21 MSG

Christ’s instructions are clear in matters of etiquette and courtesy; “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew :12 NASB). Jesus didn’t say “In some things, treat people as you wish to be treated.” And, He didn’t say, “From time to time, treat others with kindness.” He said we should treat others as we wish to be treated in every aspect of our daily lives. Be a little kinder than necessary today to family members, friends, and total strangers. And, as you consider all the things that Christ has done in your life, honor Him with your words and your deeds.
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“I always do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and man.” Acts 24:16 NCSB
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When you’re about to do something that you know is wrong, a little voice inside your head has a way of speaking up. That voice is your conscience, an early warning system designed to keep you out of trouble. If you listen to it, you’ll be okay; if you ignore it, you’re asking for headaches, or heartbreaks, or both. Whenever you’re about to make an important decision, you should listen carefully to the quiet voice inside. Sometimes it’s tempting to do otherwise. Instead of ignoring that quiet little voice, pay careful attention to it. If you do, your conscience will lead you in the right direction.

This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.’ 1 John 2:5-6

Do you know who walks with Jesus each day? Look for folks whose lives look like His! Do you walk with Jesus? Look at His life in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Read how He treated people; then do the same! He defeated Satan and overcame temptation. Trust that you can do the same! As you do these things, you will find that Jesus is not only walking with you, He is also working through you!
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In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!

Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their work in darkness and think, "Who sees us? Who will know?" Isaiah 29:15

Aren't we so very silly sometimes! We try to hide what we are doing and what we are planning from the Lord. We are only fooling ourselves. Just knowing God knows our plans and sees our actions is threatening. After time to think it through, it’s good to know God does see everything! This insures justice will be done and our mess will be evaluated by our intentions, not just our failures! It also means those who plot to do us harm will have to answer to God, and we don't have to worry about "settling the score" or "getting even."

In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9 NKJV

The Bible teaches us to treat others with respect, kindness courtesy, and love. When we do, we make other people happy, we make God happy, and we feel better about ourselves. So if you’re wondering how to make the world, and your world a better place here’s a great place to start: let the Golden Rule be your rule. And if you want to know how to treat other people, ask the person you see every time you glance in the mirror.

‘For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.’ Isaiah 44:3

A wisp of breeze stirs swirls of dust over the barren land. When the downpour finally comes, the "thirsty land" swallows voluminous amounts of water as the rain runs off the wet surface and finds its way into the deep cracks of the drought. The ground swells, the grass comes back to life, and life is replenished.

In a barren spiritual wasteland, God's Holy Spirit pours out His blessing, brings times of refreshment, and replenishes our thirsty hearts!
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In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day!