A Time To Be Silent; A Time To Speak

1 Peter 1:24-25 () 24 For All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:21:32 -0500

1 Peter 1:24-25 () 24 For All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The...

spiritualinspiration: “…The Lord does not look at the things...

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:15:37 -0500

“…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV).

When the Lord looks at your heart, what does He see? Every one of us has an outer life and an inner life. The outer life is our public life that the people around us see. The inner life is made up of our thoughts, attitudes, and motives. Only you and God know what’s going on inside of you.

Too many people go around today pretending—acting one way, yet on the inside they’re thinking something totally different. Their heart and their actions don’t line up. But we have to understand that God is looking on the inside. We can fool a lot of people, but we can’t fool God. He would rather us be open and honest than go through life pretending.

Take inventory of what’s going on inside of you today. Are you at peace? Are you overlooking offenses? Do you believe the best in people? Do your heart and actions line up? If not, ask the Lord to give you an undivided heart. Be determined to stay true in your mind and your actions. Line up your whole being with His Word so that you can be pleasing to Him all the days of your life!

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Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:14:33 -0500

spiritualinspiration: “For I am persuaded that neither death...

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:11:54 -0500

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“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).

God’s love goes way beyond any human love you have ever experienced! People may come and go from your life, but God is always with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Human love may be conditional, but God’s love is supernatural; it’s unconditional, and it knows no limits. There’s nothing you can do to earn His love and nothing you can do to stop His love.

The scripture tells us that His love is patient and kind, His love believes the best in you. His love redeems and restores you. No matter what you’ve been told or what you may think about yourself today, you are His most prized possession. There’s nothing that can separate you from His love! Remember, faith is activated by love. As you allow Him to flood you with His love, your faith will be ignited, and you’ll be empowered to live the abundant life He has for you!

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Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:10:43 -0500

spiritualinspiration: Sickness Isn’t Only Physical!By Joyce...

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:09:39 -0500

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Sickness Isn’t Only Physical!
By Joyce Meyer

The Bible teaches that Jesus came to heal our wounds, to bind up and heal our broken hearts, and to give us beauty instead of ashes and the oil of joy instead of mourning (see Isaiah 61:1-3).

Many Christians read this scripture and know that God wants to heal us from physical and spiritual sickness, but there’s more to it than that. The truth is that our emotions are part of our makeup and they can become sick like any other part of us.

The world today is full of people who are suffering from emotional pain. The cause is often abuse, rejection, abandonment, betrayal, disappointment, judgment, criticism or other negative behavior by others. This emotional pain can be more devastating than physical pain because people feel that they have to hide it and pretend it isn’t real.

If you have an emotional wound in your life, you need to know that Jesus wants to heal you. Don’t make the mistake of thinking He is interested only in your spiritual and physical life. Take your wounds to Him. Jesus wants to heal you everywhere you hurt!

Prayer Starter: Lord, thank You for caring about every part of me, including my emotions. Any emotional pains and wounds that I have, I bring to You. I know that You can heal and restore me.

spiritualinspiration: Have a Blessed Day Everyone!

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:47:39 -0500

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Have a Blessed Day Everyone!

spiritualinspiration: “Let your light so shine before men that...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:37:24 -0500

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“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16, AMP)

Do the people around you see your light shining? Do they know you are a believer by your actions? Are you setting the bar in your office? Can people see your good works?

I know people who can quote half the Bible and pray two hours a day, but they have no influence or credibility because they’re sloppy in the workplace. They’re always late or wasting time. They’re not productive. They’re not efficient. No one will even listen to them.

I heard somebody say, “Your performance gives you a platform.” When you excel in what you do, that gets people’s attention. The way to gain respect, the way to gain influence is to develop your character and skills in such a way that people want what you have. They may not agree with what you believe, but when you are the best in your company, they can’t argue with that. You’ve earned their respect, not by your words, but by your spirit of excellence.

I encourage you today, don’t settle for mediocrity. You are a child of the Most High God. Make the decision today to let your light shine and bring Him glory in everything you do!

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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:36:15 -0500

likeamarshmallow: thegoddamazon: just-callmev: Oh My God soo...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:22:07 -0500

likeamarshmallow:

thegoddamazon:

just-callmev:

Oh My God soo true!!!

OMG STOP SPREADING THIS BULLSHIT MAN

STOP

IT’S DUMB AS FUCK AND IT IS NOT A CHEROKEE STORY

Like…for real? OMG.

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Hebrews 4:12 () 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,...

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:07:08 -0500

Hebrews 4:12 () 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,...

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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:53:18 -0500

spiritualinspiration: For by grace you have been saved through...

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:23:04 -0500

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For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8, NKJV.

We serve such a loving, gracious and generous God. He loves you so much that there isn’t anything He wouldn’t do in order to have a relationship with you. The Bible tells us that sin separates man from God. But God doesn’t want to be separated from us. That’s why He sent His Son into the world—to pay the penalty for sin so that you and I could live in eternity with Him.

So many people today think they have to earn their way to heaven. They think they have to be “good enough” or “do the right thing” in order to be accepted by God. They want to “clean up” before they come to Him. But notice what today’s verse says—salvation is a gift from God. You can’t earn a gift. You don’t pay for it. You can only receive it by faith. If you’ve never made Jesus the Lord of your life, I encourage you to receive this free gift. Let Him fill you with His eternal peace and joy so that you can live the abundant life He has for you.

1 John 3:2 () 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared;...

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:23:07 -0500

1 John 3:2 () 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared;...

spiritualinspiration: “Be still, and know that I am God…”...

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:27:06 -0500

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“Be still, and know that I am God…”
(Psalm 46:10, NIV)

In our culture, most people are used to having constant activity: computers, cell phones, television, email, video games. There’s nothing wrong with any of that, but the Bible tells us that we need to stop and be still so we can focus on knowing God. I’ve found this to be true especially during the difficult times. When you are facing a challenge, it’s easy to want to run to a friend or talk about it with a co-worker. But at some point, you have to stop and say, “God, I rest in You. I know You have me in the palm of Your hand.”

Remember, our battles are spiritual battles. The people in your life aren’t the source of your problems, the forces of darkness are. When you choose to be still and know that the Greater One lives on the inside of you, you are putting yourself in a position of strength. So today, take time to be still before Him. Let His peace cover you. Let Him refresh you by His Spirit. Remember, the battles you face belong to the Lord. Be still before Him so you can see His hand of victory in every area of your life!

Psalm 27:14 () 14 Wait for the Lord;be strong, and let your heart take courage;wait for the Lord!...

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:27:58 -0500

Psalm 27:14 () 14 Wait for the Lord;be strong, and let your heart take courage;wait for the Lord!...

Matthew 18:5-6 () 5 Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, 6 but whoever causes one...

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:35:42 -0500

Matthew 18:5-6 () 5 Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, 6 but whoever causes one...

Proverbs 20:22 () 22 Do not say, I will repay evil;wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you....

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:29:34 -0500

Proverbs 20:22 () 22 Do not say, I will repay evil;wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you....

Hebrews 11:1 () 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not...

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:39:10 -0500

Hebrews 11:1 () 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not...

Jeremiah 31:3 () 3 The Lord appeared to him from far away.I have loved you with an everlasting...

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:37:54 -0500

Jeremiah 31:3 () 3 The Lord appeared to him from far away.I have loved you with an everlasting...