A merry heart is
like medicine for the soul.
A Grandmother's jewels, her priceless treasures, are most clearly seen
in the lives of those she leaves behind.
A perfect world is a world without sin. A perfect church is the one
you're not in.
A mirror is only as beautiful as its' reflection.
A marriage is to have and to hold, divine protection out of the cold.
For, one cannot be warm all alone. We need one special, to call our
own.
A story is only as beautiful as it's author.
Autumn turns to winter, and winter into spring, when flowers blossom
and birds sing again.
As dead as we sometimes make God out to be, He is still the answer.
As a people, we tend to think there is a set format to life. Yet, the
more we learn about others, the more we discover that there's more to
learn.
All Satan has power to do is to roar. We don't have to let him devour
us.
As a people, we take for granted the blessings bestowed upon us,
without fear of ever losing them and without consideration of what our
lives might otherwise be like.
Being made in the image of God, we can relate to God's heart in that
we were created first and foremost for the purpose of someone to love
Him.
Be a doorknob if that is the need. Be a planter that's planting seed.
Be a blessing so you can be blest. Be a Christian whose giving your
best.
Build upon strengths and weaknesses will gradually take care of
themselves.
Bondage - when it's up to me. Freedom - when it's up to God.
Believing God is a choice that requires action. In recognizing its'
benefits, it becomes our way of life. Satan can't defeat it.
Before I learned the truth about Santa Claus, I knew it was wrong to
tell a lie. Since that day, I have known that adults lie.
Changing your world begins in your heart.
Christianity is more than a religion. It's a way of life.
Clean the inside of the cup and the outside will take care of itself.
Don't ever doubt the importance of your calling.
Do we believe God or teachings of men? God's intended word doesn't
contradict.
Don't let your heart be troubled, when you can't seem to find the way.
Just bring your cares to Jesus. He will carry your needs today.
Don't make promises you may not be able to keep. We can say, If the
Lord be willing. But, that's all we can honestly agree to, knowing
that none of us knows what tomorrow may bring.
Don't forget who you are, as children of the KING.
Did you seek Him in the darkness as you praised Him in the light? Did
the song of your daytime last you through the night? In tribulation,
did you still carry His name? With the good and the bad, did you love
Him just the same?
Everything God asks of us will prove to be for our benefit, every hard
lesson learned will turn to glory.
Encouragement gives us strength to carry on.
For as long as there is evil in this world, there will always be
critics. Thankfully, we don't serve them.
For others to respect you, you first need to respect yourself.
For every action contained in the scriptures, we find a reaction. We
first have to trust God (believe Him), try Him (take the step of
faith), then God will prove He is who He says He is.
Forgiveness is even more necessary for our survival than theirs, not
always because they deserve it but because we do.
God is KING. Don't forget it.
God doesn't always answer when we thing He should. But, He always
answers in time.
God created us to have needs, not counting them as sinful or selfish.
Without them, we'd have no way of knowing our need for God or how much
He loves us.
God wants to love you in ways you never dreamed.
God's way will always be in our best interest.
God makes all things beautiful, in His time.
God so loved us that we could love each other.
God gave Jesus so He could give us God.
Give God all and He will turn sorrows into joy. The song is true.
Grandfathers are a special breed of kinfolk, all their own. They love
you and hug you, and spoil you to death. And then, they send you home.
God's love for you is more than words can describe; higher than any
mountain that can be climbed, deeper than any waters can go, wider
than you may ever know.
Give your best to the Master. That's all He asks of you. If you'll
give your best to Him, He'll give His best to you.
God raises the weak to confound the wise. Isn't it about time we let
Him?
Give your heart to Jesus. Just give your whole life to Him. All He
ever wanted was to be your best friend.
God takes it very personal how we treat His children.
God isn't too proud to rummage through garbage dumps, as some of His
best handiwork is made out of junk.
God will always do the most loving thing possible toward you.
God didn't call us to be someone else.
God reserves spiritual gifts for those who have the heart for it.
God makes all the difference.
Give Jesus a gift this Christmas. All He wants is your heart.
God may not answer our prayers for more laborers until we use the ones
He gave us.
God isn't dead. He'll tell you when and which laws apply to accomplish
His purpose.
History gives evidence to the fall of government and society whenever
God is cast aside. Wherever God isn't only allows room for Satan.
Home is that special place you'd give your life to defend.
However God speaks to your need, He is infallible.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
HAPPINESS ... it comes from within. You can obtain it, if you follow
Him. (Ps. 4:7)
'Home' is not a location, but the people in your heart.
In the town of Bethlehem, was born a little baby boy of a virgin. They
called Him 'JESUS'. Miracles Still Happen!
In the busyness of people to feed, we mustn't forget those we really
need.
If you want to build a ministry that will withstand the gates of Hell,
seek the Master Builder.
It makes no difference how one is qualified, as faithful is He who
calls you, who also will do it. For, it is God who builds HIS church.
If birds can sing and fly with wings, enjoying the ping of mountain
springs, hearing nature ring of melodious things ... how much more can
we, being children of the KING.
If God is truly in control of all things, then, the battles we face
(whatever they be) are really only in the mind.
There isn't much room for loneliness when our vessel is filled with
love.
If, in this life, we only have hope in Christ, we are of all men most
miserable. And, if we're miserable, we just might have a contracted a
contagious disease known as Stinkin' Thinkin'.
Instead of asking God to help "us" with our temptation (works - II Ti.
1:9) we can ask Him to forever remove it. Committing it to God makes
Him the Divine Keeper (II Ti. 1:12, I Pe. 4:19). What God does is a
done deal! And, that's a load off our backs.
If you really want to see revival ... Let My People Go, so they can
serve God.
Instead of asking the one who owns it all; we spend money we don t
have on things we think we have to have, get our finances all messed
up, then cry, Help!
Imagining a proud father holding a newborn in the palm of his hand, we
can envision love beaming from God's eyes as He says, "Awe, Perfect!
How beautiful!" You were exactly the creation intended. God didn't
make a mistake. He never does.
If in examining your heart, that every action and motive is pure, you
find the need to really be necessary for your heart's survival; search
to define the need. When the answer comes, you've found the need of
your heart and God's will for you.
In all things, follow God's leading and you will find success not
otherwise known to man.
If you want to know what Jesus would do, just ask yourself, "Is it
Love?" -- by Joyce C. Lock
If God calls you out to be different, follow Him every step of the way
and His purpose will be revealed.
It would help us all to consider that anytime we are not listening for
the Spirit, walking in the Spirit, following the Spirit, we are
sitting on God's throne.
Instead of asking God to Bless America, maybe we should be asking why
He would. If Christians don't care enough to stand, then why should
He? (Mt. 12:25-30. I Sa. 12:16.)
If we take two steps forward and one step back, we're still going
forward.
It makes no difference whether in our home, school, church, job,
community, state, or country ... wherever God is excluded, Satan has
free reign (I Ki.18:18b).
It isn't possible to love until we know God and begin to love others
as He loves us, because ... God is love and it's His Spirit that loves
through us (I Jn. 4:8, 12b-13).
If God shows you a need, He's calling you to do something about it
(De. 30:14). Further assurance comes in knowing Satan wouldn't ask you
to do something good (Ps. 37:3).
In order to walk with God, we must make ourselves available.
If we don't know how to do the works Jesus did, maybe we should ask
Him.
It's not where you go or what you have, it's Who you have inside you.
Jesus wouldn't go through all the suffering of the cross if the rest
were a lie.
Jesus respected authority. But, we know Who He bowed to.
Know what you believe because you heard it from God.
Like the light of a bright candle and the warmth of a fire's glow, we
brighten every corner when we let God's love show.
Love never fails, I Co. 13:8. It s guaranteed !!!
Love is a grand and splendored thing, more than this word has ever
known. He accepts us when we're nothing and claims us 'His very own'.
"Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the
heart." Except God gives us the ability to see man's heart, we're way
out of our league. "Judge not, that ye be not judged," is a pretty
specific warning for us all.
Minister to the saved. Minister to the lost. Minister to each other
without your counting the cost. Be there for each other, as God asks
you to do. Showing His love toward others will be a blessing to you.
Meetings don't happened by accident, or transpire by plan or chance,
but what the Father, in His great omnipotence, has been on the scene
in advance.
Miracles still happen!
Nothing happens by accident with God.
Not forgetting we're also human, why not give others a break and love
them anyway?
No fortune or fame, the world offers or desires, satisfies the soul.
So, set your sights higher.
No matter the problem, worry, or care - bring it to Jesus. He's always
there.
Only when we become one with God can we become one with each other;
one in heart, soul, purpose, body, mind, and strength.
Only God knows how to defeat Satan every time.
Our works don't prove our faith. Our works of faith prove our faith.
Once we realize God never gave rules to lord over us, but as an
inheritance to His children to help us find the path to peace and
victory, we become eager to seek Him more.
Only when we go through the fires and floods can we begin to walk as
the great men of old. For, it's when we are weak that we learn of His
strength.
Once we realize God only wants to love us, perhaps we can begin
looking forward to the lessons; knowing we're on our way to glory.
One day, you'll look back to discover God was growing a most beautiful
flower for His garden and that flower was you; sure, steady, faithful,
and strong.
Only once we've heard from God can we be, 'A Man of HIS Word.'
Only when God is first does everything else fall into place.
Our most effective ministries will always be the ones God calls us to.
Positive Thinking - Faith in God. Enthusiasm - God in You.
Peace begins once we realize we're all in the same boat and God gave
us gifts to help each other find our way.
Prayer: believing God for miracles.
Prophets guide people through their wilderness. You'll know them by
their fruits.
People are everywhere, yet walk alone, it seems. God wants to love you
in ways you've never dreamed. He'll go with you, protect you, and call
you His own. Let God be your husband, the man on your throne.
Perhaps people don't realize they've chosen a superficial relationship
with their mate when they don't choose God.
Plant God's seed and He'll grow the crop.
Pessimism produces self-defeat.
Some study all religions to find truth. Others study God and find
truth in all religions.
Stealing is, in all forms dividing, a lack of faith in God providing.
Share your seed and watch it grow. Then, you'll know the joy of
giving. Share yourself and your whole life. Then, you'll know the joy
of living!
Stand in the right way, for the right reason, and God will do the
rest.
Some WISH blessings, others PRAY for them. Some SEND blessings and
they become one.
Satan is like a roaring lion. All he does is roar. Either we give him
power to devour us, or we choose to believe God.
Satan couldn't tempt us if there wasn't some small secret part in us
that wanted the temptation. The same advice we give our children works
for us. Just say, "No."
Some animals come and go in our lives, if only in passing on the
street. Yet, others were sent from heaven to minister to our very soul
and we're never quite the same again.
Since the beginning of time, people have prayed prayers for help and
guidance that appear to go unheard. God has a better plan than taking
us around a problem. It is to our advantage, working a far greater
glory, when He takes us through.
Steps of faith give us Victory!
Some build for today. Others build for eternity.
Sticks and stones may break my bones. But, words come back to haunt
me.
Today's difficulties are tomorrow's testimonies.
The sun is just beyond the clouds.
The perfect song will always be the one God lays upon your heart.
The end is really only the beginning.
The Bible: God's Book of Love, His Holy Word, our personal "How To"
Book ... the Master's Tools for every situation.
TRUTH is a most wonderful thing! It sheds light on all that is pure,
right, and just. It gives hope, reassurance, comfort, guidance,
direction, and protection. It leads us out of difficult circumstances
into personal victories.
The greatest thing to fear is fear, itself.
To not acknowledge that hurts have always existed 'in the name of the
Lord' and that, each 50 years, our beliefs have changed, yet we still
believe whatever we're told to believe, is to not come to the
realization that our learning needs to come at the feet of Jesus.
The pasture is only greener until we slip in the dung.
There are few greater joys than having a friend, to nurture and
cherish, to love and to tend. The joining of hearts, sharing God's
love becoming soul mates, a gift from above.
The greater blessings go to the participants.
To be thankful is, in all the ways Jesus has loved us, to multiply His
seed.
There is at least some truth in every religion and things that are not
true about all religions. Religion changes with every generation. And,
with the huge multitude of religions, it seems absurd that anyone
should think they have all the answers.
The noblest of the noble, the wisest of the wise, have all been
confounded - seeing through Jesus' eyes.
The path to peace and victory is God s will, God s way, every time
because, God is for you, knowing your need better than you know
yourself and only He knows which path will meet it and defeat Satan.
Those who've become the difference have learned a very special secret
to their success: give credit where credit is due (I Ch. 29:10-13).
Once we get that straight, it's OK to feel warm inside when God allows
us to play a small part in it.
The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If
not now, when?
The call of a prophet is to be on the front line of spiritual
battlefields, protecting God's children (Je. 23:22, He. 11:28).
Try telling God what He believes and He'll tell you to get off His
throne.
The prophets suffered and endured (stayed the course), not because
they liked it but, because they liked the end result. The end result
is where they found happiness.
The Bible was written for lost sheep, not lost people.
They only loved Jesus for what He could do for them.
The pasture is only greener until you slip in the dung.
The way I figure it is that we have two choices, to make the best of
life or let life take the best of us.
The Biblical law is a good thing, when used as God intended. However,
if we don't ask God His direction every time, instead of presuming to
know His will due to a law or a doctrine we've been taught, we can
sometimes wrongfully interfere in God's plan (Lu. 11:52).
To believe the Bible is the infallible word of God, while discounting
it's application to the modern day church, is a contradiction in
interpretation.
There's at least some truth in every religion and things that are not
true about all religions. Religion changes with every generation. And,
with the huge multitude of religions, it seems absurd that anyone
should think they have all the answers.
The more we discover who God is, the more we come to realize there is
no opinion of value apart from God, in even the simplest of matters.
Those who receive people in meekness have learned a very special
lesson. In the right place, at the right time, under the right
circumstance - there is no sin we couldn't be tempted with. Only by
the grace of God that it isn't me.
There is no need too hard for God.
The life of a true servant can only be lived One Day At A Time.
The most beautiful of couples, designed by the Master's plan, are
those serving together ... in any way they can.
Talents multiply once doors are opened, then applied.
They couldn't know love because they didn't know God.
Until we trust God enough to take blind steps of faith, we haven't
exercised faith at all.
We'll find our way once we choose to believe God.
When we don't heed God's warning and the consequences come, we did it
to ourselves.
With God by our side, we are the majority.
Walk with God and you'll never walk alone.
We grow best by following the steps God provides.
We don't have to climb up to God's standard, be good enough, or
measure up. God meets us where we are and empowers us to do whatever
He asks of us. He doesn't need our fancy plans, inventions, or
schemes. All He needs is a willing heart.
We need to quit telling God what He believes and thinks in EVERY given
matter. Only then can we begin to know how He sees things.
We go into a state of panic when our child is a few minutes late, as
if our worry is going to get them home any faster than trusting God.
Satan must get a good laugh.
When standing before God, He won't be asking what we believe, how much
we know, or even where we studied.
Wisdom begins once we stop telling God what He believes, ask Him, and
then listen for His answer. The Spirit will guide us into all truth.
Where there is love, there is God.
Were we to ask God to open our eyes, to see ourselves as He sees us;
to examine our heart, actions, attitudes, and motives ... God would be
faithful to show us how we are hurting His cause. Once we ve found our
sin and corrected it, we can ask God to show us another and then
another. One step at a time, we ll be weeding out the flesh and Satan
s power over us while winning the world to Christ.
We sleep in on Sunday morning, thinking it will make our day brighter.
Instead, it makes our week longer.
We prefer to exhaust ourselves with endless deeds rather than to slow
down, spend time with God, and ask Him what He wants us to do.
We work all the overtime we can get, steal God s tithe, and then think
we re going to financially get ahead.
When God decides a matter, the first place He will start is not upon
the circumstance. He looks upon the heart.
Whatever we hope to accomplish, by carrying weights and burdens, are
yokes God never intended us to carry. The battle belongs to the Lord.
In some instances, we have to let go of it before He is free to take
over.
Wherever you go and whenever you can, use God's Holy Word to
accomplish His plan (Is. 55:11).
Without God, spiritually, we're like orphans left on a doorstep. With
Him, we're royalty; from the inside out. The devil lies. There is
nothing between.
We can make a difference once we decide to be the difference, then do
it all for the glory of God. It begins within "OUR" heart.
When the world seems shallow and everything's amiss, just think of God
and remember who He is.
We're created in God's image. Whatever we long for, He does too. He
desires not yours, but You ... someone to walk and talk with,
listening to His inner most thoughts as well as hearing yours.
When we hurt, God hurts; as any loving parent would. Taking residence
in the Christian heart, when our spirit is wounded the Spirit is
wounded. Your heart can't be touched without it touching the heart of
God!
While people look to giant earthquakes, they're missing that the very
foundation of their families is being shaken (the center of their
world). The famine is spiritual, and they're starving for prophets to
be allowed to show them the way (Re. 22:6).
With all the religions in the world, it is insulting God to think any
has all the answers. There is only one omnipotent, all knowing, God.
When rejoicing souls exchange praises of Him, God comes to dwell in
the midst of them.
We send our best wishes for holidays, birthdays, get well, weddings,
and such. Yet, why are we wishing for anything when we could really
bless them in prayer?
We receive aggravation on every side, as Satan is alive and well on
Sundays. Thinking we don t need God s help and no one will be the
wiser, we go it alone - with our painted smiles, polished attire, and
frustrations neatly tucked ... then take it out on our waitress.
When in need of hope, God gives a song and holds our hand - all the
night long ... 'til light overshadows, changing the view, and morning
comes - strengthened anew.
When someone speaks in the Spirit touching your spirit you can believe
God, knowing He dwells within you.
When our spouse is out of town; we receive comfort in a friend
sleeping over, us staying at mom s, or one of the kids climbing into
bed ... as if any person present can make us safer than we already
are. God is our protection. Though, maybe we d rather believe the dark
will get us.
We love you in, oh, so many ways, Lord. But, when we love you enough
to feed your sheep, IT'S THE REAL THING.
Whatever God's gift to you, He intends it to be shared.
Wise men still bring gifts to the King.
When you go to the LORD in prayer, make sure to take your praises
there; preparing your heart to meet with His ... united as one by what
you give.
When our thinking doesn't line up with God's, it isn't our thinking at
all - but Satan.
Whenever we follow anyone contrary to God's leading, we have become a
sinful Adam (male or female) - whose choice became other than God.
When someone speaks in the Spirit touching your spirit; you can
believe God, knowing He dwells within you.
When our thoughts aren't lined up with who God is and His perfect
will, we're not in our right mind.
When we're not right with ourselves, we're not right with the world,
and we're not right with our God. It happens to the best of us, brings
out the worst in us, and effects the rest of us.
When we tend to our soul, the tongue takes care of itself.
When our feelings do not represent the truth about who God is, they
are only feelings planted by Satan.
When consideration of one's heart is omitted, one must think they're a
better judge than God is.
We believe whatever we're taught to believe; feeling somehow protected
by what we don't know. We're thought to be an educated country. Yet,
people can't reason for themselves.
Without unconditional acceptance, there is no unconditional love.
When authority gets heart service, but God gets lip service, leaders
have become our gods.
When God lays something upon your heart to write, there are souls
waiting for that message.
Whatever God's gift to you, He intended it to be shared.
When Jesus said we could do the works He'd done and even more, He
didn't mean 'just some of them'.
Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit
this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.
You can change the world by the thoughtful things you do, making a
difference; letting God's love shine through. Reaching out to help
others, with compassion God gave you, multiplies His seed; making
hearts brand new.
You'd think Satan would learn. God can't be defeated!
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