Tag: anti-lazy
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The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.
Psalm 33:6 Did God create the heavens with words? Yup. Just speaking, He created the heavens. He spoke the word and all the stars were started. For me this is easy to believe – because it is God’s word and He is great. But it’s difficult for me to understand. How can words create physical
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God’s promise of guiding us in life
The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 One of my favorite promises of God. Every time I read this and remember on it it gives me relief and hope. I claim this all the time in my prayers asking God
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Don’t do what Jephthah did.
Judges 11: 30-40 The people of Israel were being led by individuals whom God used to get back on track. Meaning back to worshipping only YHWH and following His commandments. We see the repeating cycle of the peoples’ behavior. When they follow God He blesses them, then they get comfortable, and sooner rather than later
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Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:24-25 This is a promise. If we give freely to others we will benefit, if we don’t we will suffer. I think this goes back to serving God with what he has given us to manage. I think being frugal is the right approach but when we have the means and an opportunity arises
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Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 NLT This verse hit me hard in a good way. I’ve been praying for nearly a year now about a difficult situation at work. It has been deteriorating this entire year. From not good to worse. This verse encouraged me immediately when I read it. I’m sure it is the Lord speaking to
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Believe God and trust Him to care for you
When the LORD heard them, he was furious. The fire of his wrath burned against Jacob. Yes, his anger rose against Israel, for they did not believe God or trust him to care for them. But he commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven. He rained down manna for them to
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Church Taboo
15 Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.16 Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone?17 You should reserve it for yourselves. Never share it with strangers. 18 Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.19 She is a loving deer, a