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Don't Push, Don't Pull, Turn It Over!

While packing away dry dishes last night, I came across a saucepan with a small plastic plate of the same circumference latched onto it. My natural reaction was to of course pull it from the sides in…

Temptation-Resistion 101

'Therefore submit to GOD. Resist the devil and he will flee. ' (James 4:7) Resist the devil and he will flee! Each one of us has at some point in our walk looked at this scripture, compared it to our…

Romans 6:12 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV), Ephesians 4:27 (NKJV), James 4:7 (NKJV)

Trading Valuables for invaluables.

'Esau said; See here, I am at the point of death; what good can this birthright do me?' (Genesis 25:32) Desperation to satisfy our flesh will always cause us to lose sight of what's important. When this…

Genesis 3:1 (NKJV), Genesis 3:2 (NKJV), Genesis 3:3 (NKJV), Genesis 3:4 (NKJV), Genesis 3:5 (NKJV), Genesis 3:6 (NKJV), Genesis 3:7 (NKJV), Genesis 9:20 (NKJV), Genesis 9:21 (NKJV), Genesis 9:22 (NKJV), Genesis 9:23 (NKJV), Genesis 9:24 (NKJV), Genesis 9:25 (NKJV), Genesis 25:32 (NKJV), Genesis 25:33 (NKJV), Genesis 25:34 (NKJV), John 8:44 (NKJV), Romans 6:12 (NKJV), Galatians 6:8 (NKJV), James 4:7 (NKJV)

The Cost Of Looking Back.

"But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”(Luke 9:62) Lot and his wife were directly instructed not to look behind on what God was…

Genesis 19:17 (NKJV), Genesis 19:27 (NKJV), Luke 9:62 (NKJV), Luke 18:29 (NKJV), Luke 18:30 (NKJV)

Be FILLED, not FULL.

FILL; To occupy the whole of.. FULL; Having all distinguishing characteristics of; Containing as much or as many as is possible.  I was having breakfast the other morning when I realised that my food…

Deuteronomy 11:18 (NKJV), Proverbs 3:3 (NKJV), Matthew 23:3 (NKJV), Matthew 23:4 (NKJV), Matthew 23:5 (NKJV), Matthew 23:6 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV)

ALL...or Nothing.

We must worship our Lord with ALL we are. (Romans 12:1) mentions to submit our entire BODY as a living sacrifice. Indicating that worship requires total and wholesome commitment from our behalves. Because…

Matthew 22:37 (KJV), John 4:24 (KJV), Romans 12:1 (KJV), Revelation 3:16 (KJV)

PREPARATION FOR BATTLE: Armor Of God (III)

[Part 3 of 3]. Please Check out Parts 1 &2 if you haven't already!! :) 'Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes' (Ephesians 6:11). 5. The HELMET OF…

Matthew 4:3 (NLT), Matthew 4:4 (NLT), Matthew 4:5 (NLT), Matthew 4:6 (NLT), Matthew 4:7 (NLT), Matthew 4:8 (NLT), Matthew 4:9 (NLT), Matthew 4:10 (NLT), Matthew 4:11 (NLT), Romans 12:2 (NLT), Ephesians 6:11 (NLT), Ephesians 6:12 (NLT), Ephesians 6:13 (NLT), Ephesians 6:14 (NLT), Ephesians 6:15 (NLT), Ephesians 6:16 (NLT), Ephesians 6:17 (NLT), Ephesians 6:18 (NLT), Philippians 4:8 (NLT), 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT), Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)

PREPARATION FOR BATTLE: Armor of God (II)

[Part 2 of 3]. Please Check out Part 1 if you haven't already!! :) 'Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes' (Ephesians 6:11). 3. SHOES OF PEACE. Our…

Psalm 119:115 (NLT), Ephesians 6:11 (NLT), Ephesians 6:12 (NLT), Ephesians 6:13 (NLT), Ephesians 6:14 (NLT), Ephesians 6:15 (NLT), Ephesians 6:16 (NLT), Ephesians 6:17 (NLT), Ephesians 6:18 (NLT), Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)

PREPARATION FOR BATTLE : Armor Of God (I)

'Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes' (Ephesians 6:11). It is vital for us to be fully clad with our spiritual armor day in and day out, because…

Psalm 119:11 (NLT), Proverbs 4:23 (NLT), Ephesians 6:1 (NLT), Ephesians 6:11 (NLT), Ephesians 6:12 (NLT), Ephesians 6:13 (NLT), Ephesians 6:14 (NLT), Ephesians 6:15 (NLT), Ephesians 6:16 (NLT), Ephesians 6:17 (NLT), Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)

Connect to Jesus.

'Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me'. (NKJV) This verse speaks of Dependence on God. He sustains…

John 15:4 (KJV)

Every Good and Perfect Gift...

Last night I was laying in bed pondering a few things, when i realized that I my ears were on my wrist, allowing me to hear my heartbeat through my pulse. It was such a sound of beauty,that made me contemplate…

Proverbs 3:5 (KJV), Proverbs 3:6 (KJV), James 1:17 (KJV)

Seek God 1st.

I tweeted this a few days ago, and just thought i would share on here as well. The reason why we NEED to seek God first, is because He alone can sustain those things we desire. He COVERS both us and…

Matthew 6:33 (NLT)

When It's Not God's Will...

I'm an impulsive shopper, who has lately turned to letting the Spirit lead me in my purchases. When buying, I realized that it sometimes feels like the best choice as I'm in the store, but the initial…

Proverbs 3:5 (KJV), Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)

Saved by faith

*Saved by faith. *faith without works is dead. *Therefore, our works sustains our faith?. This reminds me of relationships(not just the boy/girl kind, but ANY) we are saved by faith: by confessing that…

WISDOM FROM ESTHER; Pride and Fear.

I believe that the story of Vashti's demise could be due to either fear or pride. 1. PRIDE; She knew her position-that she was the 'it girl' in the kingdom, and therefore became complacent. She believed…

Esther 1:10 (KJV), Esther 1:11 (KJV), Esther 1:12 (KJV), Esther 1:13 (KJV), Esther 1:14 (KJV), Esther 1:15 (KJV), Esther 1:16 (KJV), Esther 1:17 (KJV), Esther 1:18 (KJV), Esther 1:19 (KJV), Esther 1:20 (KJV), Esther 1:21 (KJV), Esther 1:22 (KJV), Proverbs 16:18 (KJV), 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

Diligence

If we make God our Priority, drawing him Close, He will do the same. If we run to Him, He will run to Us. If you Love him, SHOW Him. Follow His commandments!

Exodus 15:26 (NLT)

Sweet Sacrifice.

When we set our hearts to worship God, it is imperative that we eliminate any thing that will deter us from our worship. We must let go of our old lifestyle and embrace the new, remove our idols, and…

1 Samuel 7:3 (NLT), 1 Samuel 7:4 (NLT)

LESSONS IN LOYALTY: RUTH.

Ruth's determination to cling to her blessing despite her circumstances shows how we should behave in the face of storms. It is so easy to count our blessings when our waters are calm without disturbance,…

Ruth 1:1 (ESV)

LESSONS FROM JONAH (Part II)

After disobedience comes consequences. following his dismissal into the sea, Jonah is swallowed by the whale. The whale's belly is symbolic of where leaning on our own understanding, and being driven…

Jonah 2:1 (ASV), Jonah 2:2 (ASV), Jonah 2:3 (ASV), Jonah 2:4 (ASV), Jonah 2:5 (ASV), Jonah 2:6 (ASV), Jonah 2:7 (ASV), Jonah 2:8 (ASV), Jonah 2:9 (ASV), Jonah 2:10 (ASV)

Let go and Let God!!

So.. I always braid my moms hair perfectly every week when she washes it. (Today was no different). But Every week during the process, she can never sit still, relax, and let me do my work. She's always…

Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

LESSONS FROM JONAH. (Part III)

1. After being rescued from the whale, Jonah finally decides to be obedient and goes to Nineveh to warn them of God's upcoming wrath. However, For fear of losing their land and the possibility of death,…

Jonah 3:1 (AMP), Jonah 3:2 (AMP), Jonah 3:3 (AMP), Jonah 3:4 (AMP), Jonah 3:5 (AMP), Jonah 3:6 (AMP), Jonah 3:7 (AMP), Jonah 3:8 (AMP), Jonah 3:9 (AMP), Jonah 3:10 (AMP), Jonah 4:1 (AMP), Jonah 4:2 (AMP), Jonah 4:3 (AMP), Jonah 4:4 (AMP), Jonah 4:5 (AMP), Jonah 4:6 (AMP), Jonah 4:7 (AMP), Jonah 4:8 (AMP), Jonah 4:9 (AMP), Jonah 4:10 (AMP), Jonah 4:11 (AMP)

LESSONS FROM JONAH (Part I)

Jonah was instructed by the Lord to go to the city of Ninevah to preach the Gospel, but instead chose to do what his own heart pleased. As a result, he not only placed himself in a turmoil, but also those…

Jonah 1:1 (ASV), Jonah 1:2 (ASV), Jonah 1:3 (ASV), Jonah 1:4 (ASV), Jonah 1:5 (ASV), Jonah 1:6 (ASV), Jonah 1:7 (ASV), Jonah 1:8 (ASV), Jonah 1:9 (ASV), Jonah 1:10 (ASV), Jonah 1:11 (ASV), Jonah 1:12 (ASV), Jonah 1:13 (ASV), Jonah 1:14 (ASV), Jonah 1:15 (ASV), Jonah 1:16 (ASV), Jonah 1:17 (ASV)

The calm to my storm.

'After the earthquake there was a fire. But the Lord wasn’t in the fire. And after the fire there was a quiet, whispering voice'(12). -Sometimes just because we do not see the Lord in the fire, we tend…

1 Kings 19:12 (GWT)

Understanding.

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (16). It's amazing what a second thorough reading provides. I've always thought that this verse was about superiority/inferiority. Today, i realised…

Matthew 20:16 (ASV)