Just Show Love

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth”. 1 Corinthians 13:4-6

Who hurt you? Who are you upset with? Who are you a little jealous of? Read today’s scripture again and apply it to the situation you are currently dealing with. 

Wow the keeping a record of wrongs is a biggie huh? How many times are we angry or upset over some issue and hold it over a persons head for years? Let it go. Don’t harbor that resentment! 

Put your name where the word ‘love’ is and read the verse again. Now go have a peaceful day. 

PRAYER: I thank you for giving me another day to do good on Earth. No matter what a person has done to me I choose love and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Are You Rebelling Against God ?

If you don't do what you know is right, you have sinned.James 4:17 Bible Gateway CEV

Do you follow culture or God? Simple question. Are more of your brain cells consuming the world’s ideas or Gods? So deep down that little voice inside of you urges you to do what God wants but you brush it off or rebel wanting to do your own thing. Peer pressure rears its’ ugly head and tries to destroy the innocence of children and youth. 

Someone else rebelled in the Bible remember Adam and Eve just for starters. They had strict orders what to do in the Garden but the serpent came to them and told them if they ate from the forbidden fruit tree they would be wiser than God. Hey that sounded pretty good who would know? 

Todays’ culture narrative is in full blown rebellion against God. So many people are just fine without a savior or so they think. He can redeem and restore and forgive anyone. Just go to Him in prayer. 

PRAYER: Father I lift my eyes to you as my help comes from you. Help those people in this world recognize good versus evil or God versus the culture and take a stand for Biblical truth. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Obsessing Over Death

"If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far." Philippians 1:22-23

 

True confessions folks but lately I find myself thinking too much about dying because so many seemingly healthy individuals in my age group, the infamous baby boomers, have sadly died. Sadly? Really did I just write that? But I  have been asking God to let me go before Dave or go together and dumb junk like that. Geez. Pray for me. What’s to be scared of? Nothing if you know the Lord.

 

What’s up with that Becky I thought you knew exactly where you were going and looking forward to it. Does this mean I am too attached to this life on earth? It could be or simply could be even though I know I will be in Heaven forever for eternity is very mind boggling. If mind boggling for me a believer just imagine non believers. 

I have lost many close friends to death and the grief for their surviving parent's, siblings and spouses is real and deep. People refer to it as crossing over but I would say for a believer to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.(2 Corinthians 5:8). Instant, poof, no more tears, no more pain. So friend do you know for certain where you will be when you take your last breath? 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for the promise of eternal life and I pray for people who may not know you as savior to make that decision soon because no one knows when they will die or when you will return. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

No Fooling

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7)

Jesus is Lord that is no joke. This day is the day people get pranks pulled on them. I am sure you have been the recipient of one in your life. And in my family I am a Halloween baby and one nephew is born on April Fool’s Day. That is no joke! 

Do you believe sometimes you feel foolish? I know without thinking you can do foolish things or say foolish things you are sorry for later. 

Do you believe Jesus is Lord? Do you believe you need to spend time with Him daily praying and meditating on His word? If you have little children do you know that if you don’t tell them about Jesus the world will teach them about other ‘gods’ so don’t be a fool. 

PRAYER: Father I need you in my life each and every minute of every day. Show me how to not be a fool. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

March Madness In A Different Way

 "For God is not a God of confusion but of peace."1 Corinthians 14:33

I grew up in a basketball home having a dad from Kentucky and he and my mom met in graduate school at a basketball powerhouse school University of Kentucky. Even though my March madness doesn’t refer to basketball it was a good attention getter. 

The madness I refer to could be spring fever, end of year exams for students, craziness of summer vacation planning or anything that mentally makes you almost tilt. Add to the mix mental turmoil of relationship issues and you may have a real firecracker on your hands. 

You have to purpose in your heart to stay calm and make time for morning quiet time with the Lord by reading His word the Bible. God wants you to be at peace not all wrought up. 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for your perfect peace which I have when I keep my mind on you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Holy Spirit What Are You Saying To Me?

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.Psalm 143:10

At Saturday morning prayer at my former church, Church of the Highlands in Alabama, about 15 minutes from the end of the hour they flash today’s title on the screen. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? 

Maybe be yourself stop comparing. Perhaps stop being negative and have more hope. Pray and believe God is working. Stop belittling. Stop judging. Stop condemning. Perhaps start welcoming, understanding, and loving more? 

What is the Holy Spirit saying to you today? Are you on social media or so ultra scheduled you have no time to really listen. Hmmm. 

PRAYER: Help me be still. I resist the enemy and he has to flee. Help me stay focused on above. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

God Never Tires Of Hearing From You

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

You may share over and over details of a prayer need and feel like you are overdoing it. My friend God cares and never tires of you crying out to Him. 

I have heard the theory of pray once God heard you don’t have to keep praying and begging Him but He is there and sometimes when you do fully trust your prayers have been heard and relax things begin to happen. That doesn’t mean you totally shut down your prayers for someone you have been lifting up. 

All you do is complain over things or so it seems or get fixated on something and people may grow weary but God does not. He knows your heart. Keep reaching out. 

PRAYER: Father help me as I seek to trust you and wait on you and not drive people nutty with same requests. In Jesus’ name. Amen.