Most travelers need a tour guide, hikers need an experienced trail master, investors need someone to advise them. In every aspect of our lives, we need someone to advise us. And we actually do! Deuteronomy 31:8 says, “And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” We should never go astray because of his guidance. God bless you!
Why Worry?
I have been accused of worrying too much. I prefer to think of it as planning for any eventuality! Truthfully, worrying is a sin, because it demonstrates that we are not trusting in God for his help and faithfulness. Matthew 6:34 teaches us to: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Everything we need or ever will need will be provided by our heavenly Father. In other words there is no need to worry, God already knows what the future holds. God bless you!
Be A Burden Bearer
Many of us are carrying a burden. It could be a financial, emotional, or relationship burden. Imagine standing in line at the grocery store and seeing a young mother struggling to pay. What would we do? Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Paul was pointing out that the law of Christ is that we love others by voluntarily sharing their burdens. The next time we see or feel that someone struggling, what will be our response? God bless you!
Never Changing God
Many of us may have used the phrase “some things never change” out of frustration. We feel like things are stagnant or stuck. We use it when we’re tired of things that never change, like politics or personal conflicts. We often use it when we see behavior in another person that just doesn’t seem proper. On the other hand, the phrase can reflect stability, comfort, reliability and enduring values, like kindness, love, or loyalty. As Christians we can be sure that our Savior will never change. Hebrews 13:8 says: “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” In Jesus’ case, we will always have someone we can count on. God bless you!
Treasures
We’ve all heard the saying, “the rich get richer.” Gold, silver, IRAs, stock portfolios, bank accounts – these all are things the world possesses, and God does want us to have possessions, but how much is too much? Greed is a sin that needs to be avoided. Having riches does make this life comfortable, but what about the next life? Matthew 6:19 says, “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon Earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.” Maybe we should think more about the treasures of Heaven than the pleasures of earth. Amen? God bless you!
Energy
Do you remember the last time you were completely worn down? Maybe you felt overwhelmed after assisting others. All of us grow weary at some point. Paul said in Galatians 6:9: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” This verse should encourage us to keep the faith and keep doing God’s work. When you get tired, remember the good you have already done and what you can still do. Even good people get tired, but God will give you strength! God bless you.
Depend on Him
Do you ever feel like life has knocked you down? The world is full of good things, but it can also be full of trouble. Sometimes we wonder if there is someone we can depend on. If there’s one thing we can depend on, it’s that God is alive and active, and is present all the time. David wrote Psalm 34:19 which reads: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: But the LORD delivereth him out of them all.” Who all the righteous? We are when we trust in His righteousness. Whenever we need help or encouragement we can depend on God! Have a blessed day!
Praise Him!
All of us likes to receive praise from people important to us for a job well done, but we should remain humble by not seeking it because there is only One worthy of praise. The 24 elders in Revelation 4:11 said: “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Indeed, He is the only one worthy of our worship and praise. Let’s give Him what He deserves! God bless you!
Renewable Energy
All of us get tired from time to time. Whether it is a physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual fatigue, it just happens. It’s easy to feel that we have no one to lift us up, but there is and always will be. Jeremiah 31:25 says “For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” When we think we can’t go on, let’s remember to lean on the one who promised to never leave or forsake us. May God bless you and lift you up today!
Beware Insidious Sin
Sin is insidious! Insidious is an adjective that describes something that is subtly and gradually causing harm, while remaining hidden or appearing harmless at first. The word originates from the Latin word insidiae (meaning “ambush” or “to lie in wait”). Sin is sneaky; it slowly creeps into our lives without us realizing that it has taken hold. It can start out as a misunderstood statement that turns friends against each other or an overheard conversation that turns into gossip. We need to remember the words in 1 Peter 5:8, which says: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” We all sin, so if and when we do, let’s remember to repent and be extra vigilant and thank God that He forgives. Sin divides, love unifies! God bless you!!
