God Sees And Rejoices In You

God Sees And Rejoices In You We often judge a book by its cover. By the same token we may be quick to judge one another based on our appearance. Others are sitting on the other side of table waiting to judge us every day. With authenticity reveal the goodness that you have within. Pay no mind to those who try to demean, destroy or tear down your spirit. God knows you inside and out. What God sees and rejoices in over you, pray the fallen world would recognize it and be inspired. Luke 11:37-41 While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so he went in and took his place at the table. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not first wash before dinner. Then the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You fools! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? So give for alms those things that are within; and see, everything will be clean for you."

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall Looking in the mirror will reveal our looks, weariness, history, feelings and hopes. When another looks at us what do they see? When God looks into our spirit what is revealed to Him? If in the past we have loaded people with burdens hard to bear, we can now lift a finger to ease them. If we have hung on tight to our abundance, we can now give freely to another in need. If we have held grievances in our hearts, we can now forgive them. We are all created by God and are made in His image. Let us turn away from our old selves, and now act like children of The Most High. We are a reflection of whom we spend time with. Let us give no one reason to doubt that The Holy Spirit lives inside us. May all our lives emulate a life filled with holy desires and generous deeds. Mirror, mirror on the wall, may today you reflect a spirit that has grown leaps and bounds over yesterday. Luke 11:42-46 'But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and herbs of all kinds, and neglect justice and the love of God; it is these you ought to have practised, without neglecting the others. Woe to you Pharisees! For you love to have the seat of honour in the synagogues and to be greeted with respect in the market-places. Woe to you! For you are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them without realizing it.' One of the lawyers answered him, 'Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us too.' And he said, 'Woe also to you lawyers! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not lift a finger to ease them.

Setting The Record Straight

Setting The Record Straight We could all stand to take time to reexamine what and who’s behavior we condone. Our acceptance, silence and actions are forms of condoning another’s actions. Granted many situations may be beyond our control. But should that give rise for us to participate or reap benefits when a situation has disrespect, dishonor and judgment written all over it? What we do and do not say, and what we support are reflections of our morals, values and character. Let us all leave good unswerving tracks so that others may follow on an honorable path. Let us use good words and works to support just causes that equally denounce our support of less than worthy things or unjust acts by people. Let us be always truthful, showing compassion with a devout heart and sacred spirit. Although one may be waiting to catch us in something we might say, let us not give them a foot to stand on. Whether you are a witness to the present, or have knowledge of the past, know that with your first hand experience, The Holy Spirit inside you and knowledge of God’s word and power you can set the record straight. Luke 11:47-54 Jesus said: "Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed. So you are witnesses and approve of the deeds of your ancestors; for they killed them, and you build their tombs. Therefore also the Wisdom of God said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,' so that this generation may be charged with the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation. Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering." When he went outside, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile toward him and to cross-examine him about many things, lying in wait for him, to catch him in something he might say.

They Can’t Take That Away From You

They Can’t Take That Away From You In a world of busyness we may be distracted by tasks that keep us from reaping the rewards of daily heavenly graces. Take time to watch what others are doing. When you see someone who is not hurried or pressured ask yourself, "why?" When another is taking time to talk to people take a break from your busyness and start a conversation of your own. When you hear of someone spending time with the needy, lonely, orphans or widows know that there is always a person who needs you too. The Lord knows the burdens of the many tasks we place on ourselves daily. He also knows how rewarding your life will be if you come to Him without distraction. The world may place its chokehold on our lives, but it cannot touch our spirit that belongs to God. Chose the better part, that which cannot be taken away from you. Luke 10:38-42 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."