Mon // Surrender :: Pride
Title: CAUTION Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall – Proverbs 3:5 WARNING! WARNING! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!! That is what I hear when I read this verse. Everyone has seen the guy trying to show off to his friends and fails miserably. It never fails when I begin to think that I am […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Iron sharpens Iron Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 What is it about a good friend that inspires good character? Perhaps it is their passion for the Lord, they have an integrity that will not be compromised, maybe this friend is honorable and trustworthy or all of these […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Stand
Title: Give yourself Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:58 In the book of Nehemiah, the Israelites rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3 describes […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Iron sharpens Iron Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 What is it about a good friend that inspires good character? Perhaps it is their passion for the Lord, they have an integrity that will not be compromised, maybe this friend is honorable and trustworthy or all of these […]
Mon // Surrender :: Confess
Title: Light into Dark Places Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective – James 5:16 Something happens in our hearts when we share our faults and shortcomings with others. It brings light to the dark places in our life, silencing the enemy, the accuser of brethren. Who fills our hearts and minds with shame and guilt that isolates us from our loved ones! Regardless of your situation, if […]
Thu // Warrior :: Battle
Title: Just Grin and Bear it! For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Chronicles 20:15 We cannot merely grin and bear it, and “things will get better.” Our battle is not with our boss, getting that promotion, our finances, bills, or being a better father. The list goes on. Our BIGGEST battle is within ourselves. The battle is turning to Jesus. I believe our strength is […]
Wed // Grit :: Character
Title: Where have you drawn the line? Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 How can one be misled and compromise their character? I believe one way is by what we see and what we hear. Mathew 6:22 “the Eye is the Lamp of the Body. If your eyes are healthy, […]
Wed // Grit :: Commited
Title: When you jump off a diving board Commit your ways to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this – Psalms 37:5 When you jump off a diving board, there is no turning back! YOU ARE COMMITTED! You trust that when you jump, you will land in the water. You committed because you had trust. To walk by faith requires […]
Wed // Grit :: Committed
Title: Let go and trust God Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this – Psalm 37:5 Sometimes we need to let go and trust God. Trust that He is in control and is working ALL things out for good with YOUR best interests in mind. Trust the process and commit yourself to obedience to the Lord’s ways. Not my will, but you’re will be done, Lord! It is […]
Tue // Fuel :: Word
Title: Embrace It For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 I love the conviction of the Lord, It is like cutting the rotten part out of […]