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"More Than a Pretty Face"
Posted Friday, May 18, at 5:05 PM "Let not yours be the [merely] external adorning with [elaborate] interweaving and knotting of the hair, the wearing of jewelry, or changes of clothes; But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God." (1 Peter 3:3-4, AMP)...
It's tough to be positive in a negative world Meditate on These Things "For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]...
How do you react to others' successes? Selfishness Leads to Torment "When Judas, His betrayer, saw that [Jesus] was condemned, [Judas was afflicted in mind and troubled for his former folly; and] with remorse [with little more than a selfish dread of the consequences] he brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders..." (Matthew 27:3, AMP)...
Believers should learn to walk in humility A Humble Heart "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled (ranked below others who are honored or rewarded), and he who humbles himself (keeps a modest opinion of himself and behaves accordingly) will be exalted (elevated in rank)." (Luke 14:11, AMP)...
The Lord Alone Satisfies I remember a popular song I used to sing titled, "I Can't Get No Satisfaction." The words go on to say, "Cause I try and I try and I try. I can't get no, I can't get no ... SATISFACTION." To be satisfied is to express the idea of being fulfilled. Although this word is often used in reference to eating, the true sense of the word is used to indicate God satisfying His people by supplying material, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs...
What is so good about "Good Friday?" "Then one of the Twelve [apostles], who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, 'What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?' And they weighed out for and paid to him thirty pieces of silver [about twenty-one dollars and sixty cents]. And from that moment he sought a fitting opportunity to betray Him."...
Do Not Judge "Judge not [neither pronouncing judgment nor subjecting to censure], and you will not be judged; do not condemn and pronounce guilty, and you will not be condemned and pronounced guilty; acquit and forgive and release (give up resentment, let it drop), and you will be acquitted and forgiven and released." (Luke 6:37, AMP)...
As Christians we should walk in graciousness Graciousness "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing." (Psalm 143:10, NLT) To be gracious towards someone is to be generous in heart; expressing unmerited or undeserved favor. It pleases God to be able to express His grace and mercy upon our lives. ...
God is faithful to complete the good work Don't Run "Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there. Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. 'I have had enough, LORD,' he said. 'Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.' "...
The next time you look in the mirror, see yourself as God sees you It's OK to be You! "Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God -- you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration -- what a creation! You know me inside and out,...
Choose to overcome an offense by loving, forgiving Overcoming Offenses "He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends." (Proverbs 17:9, Amplified) Christians are admonished to "put on" qualities of mercy, kindness, humility, and finally love. This unconditional (agape) love is available to those who are in Christ. Agape love binds believers together in an unbreakable fellowship. This type of love is not based on perfection or performance -- it is a choice...
We can enjoy constant fellowship with God Let the Dead Arise "And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you."...
Through scripture we can receive a clearer picture Emotional Immaturity "Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don't be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood." (Isaiah 54:4, NLT) Research shows that 82 percent of Americans are emotionally unhealthy ... ...
The idea of worship is to humble ourselves Acts of Worship "It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That's the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself -- Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration." (John 4:23-24, MSG)...
Walking in the Favor of God "And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him [Gideon]. 'The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!' ... Gideon replied, 'If now I have found favor in your eyes [my Lord], give me a sign that it is really you talking to me.' " (Judges 6:12 & 17) How many of us have asked the Lord for a sign before making a decision? Interestingly enough, Gideon had just encountered the Angel of the Lord. ...
Reading the Bible "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16 & 17, NIV) In order for Christians to conquer bondages, have hope in a hopeless world, and live a life of true freedom, it is vital for them to carry their sword daily ... that is their Bible...
We feeble human beings need a Savior The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector "Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men -- extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. ...
The Folly of Not Trusting God "What sorrow awaits those who look to Egypt for help, trusting their horses, chariots, and charioteers and depending on the strength of human armies instead of looking to the Lord, the Holy One of Israel." (Isaiah 31:1, NLT) Long are the days where we can rely on our government or judicial system for assistance in facilitating our lives. If we as Americans desire to continually be a blessed Nation, it is imperative that we look to the God that this country was founded on...
Every individual within the church is valuable Serving in Your Home Church "And His gifts were [varied; He Himself appointed and gave men to us] some to be apostles (special messengers), some prophets (inspired preachers and expounders), some evangelists (preachers of the Gospel, traveling missionaries), some pastors (shepherds of His flock) and teachers. ...
Coping with Rejection "Eliab, his older brother, heard David fraternizing with the men and lost his temper: 'What are you doing here! Why aren't you minding your own business, tending that scrawny flock of sheep? I know what you're up to. You've come down here to see the sights, hoping for a ringside seat at a bloody battle!'"...
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