WHY WORRY, WHEN GOD GOT IT

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Philippians 4:6-9

BRETHREN
Colossians 4:2-6.
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

ANGER MANAGEMENT  

-Stay away from Anger.. 

  It hurts ..Only You! 

“Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools”. (Ecclesiastes 7:9 NKJV).

“A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated”. (Proverbs 14:16‭-‬17 NKJV).

-If you are right then there is no need to get angry, 

-And if you are wrong then you don’t have any right to get angry. 

“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in  it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world”.(James 1:19‭-‬27 NKJV).

-Patience with family is love,

-Patience with others is respect. 

 -Patience with self is confidence and Patience with GOD is faith. 

-Never Think Hard about the PAST, It brings Tears…

-Never worry about the FUTURE, It brings Fears… 

-Live this Moment with a Smile, It brings Cheers.

-Every test in our life makes us better,

-Every problems that come to make us and not break us, 

-The choice is ours whether we become victims or victorious.

Chose Victory.

-Beautiful things are not always good but good things are always beautiful.

-Do you know why God created gaps between fingers? 

-So that someone special to you can fill those gaps by holding your hand forever.

-Happiness keeps You Sweet..But being sweet brings happiness to others

-You are greatly blessed, highly favored, and deeply loved.

CONTROL  YOUR THOUGHTS  

Don’t  allow  the devil  to put any negative  thoughts  in your mind,you have the power  and authority  to recognize,reject ,and renounce  anything  that’s  contrary  to God’s  words, and plans for your life.

What are you feeding your mind,for it to conto your thoughts , what  you put in,is what you will get. What you plant man water in your mind,you will receive . So if you put garbage  in,garbage  will come out,and there’s  something  you need to know .  God knows  it before you even think  it,and He is holding  you responsible  for your thoughts , which means you can ,and have control  over your thoughts  .

REMEMBER  

“Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord , And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord . “For  as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts”. (Isaiah 55:7‭-‬9 NKJV).

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled”. ( 2 Corinthians 10:3‭-‬6 NKJV).

“O Lord , You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For there  is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord , You know it altogether”.(Psalms 139:1‭-‬4 NKJV).

“Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.  A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.  But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.  For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”(Matthew 12:34‭-‬37 NKJV).

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks”. (Luke 6:45 NKJV).

THIS  IS  HOW,GOD WANTS US  TO  THINK  
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are  noble, whatever things are  just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are  lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there  is any virtue and if there  is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things”. (Philippians 4:8 NKJV).

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”(Joshua 1:8‭-‬9 NKJV).

REMEMBER YOUR THOUGHTS DICTATES TO YOU:

How you function and operate in life. Simply put, What you think, believe ,and say has a lot to do with how your life is situated. 

Proverb 23:7 

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…

Philippians 4:8-9.

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are  noble, whatever things are  just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are  lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there  is any virtue and if there  is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Mark 11:23

For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he says. 

-Negative speaking and believing brings about negative things. 

-Bad speaking and believing brings about bad things.

-Doubting and speak unbelief brings you nothing, and causes no change to your situation. 

-Positive speaking and believing brings about positive things. 

-Good speaking and good believing brings about good things. 

-Think positive beliefs and speak positive words (God’s Words). This gives God what He needs from you to work in your life and change things for the better. 

-Blessed you are and bless you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen! 

LET’S  PRAY  

I decree, right now, “that whatever has been holding you down…whatever has been afflicting or humiliating you…whatever has been against your peace, your progress, your job or career, your business or your children…You are breaking forth today! You will never, ever be disgraced or in a shameful condition again, in Jesus’ Name! AMEN.

A Man’s Daily Prayer

Abba Father, My God, My Lord. Good morning! Thank you for hearing my prayer, for being interested in
the thoughts and concerns of my heart this day. Who am I, Lord, that you think of me all day long? (Psalm 8:4), Philippians 4:6). I am your son, coming to you, Abba, to hear your voice again today (John 10:27, Psalm 5:3, 85:8).

Father, in spite of my struggle to put off the old man (Ephesians 4:21-24) , You still make me clean, holy and acceptable to You through Your Begotten Son, my Savior, Brother and Friend, Jesus. By His Sacrificial Love on the Cross, He exchanged my sinful old man, for a righteousness new man (Colossians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17).

I am now accepted, affirmed and approved by You (Ephesians 1:4-7).
I am in awe that “Your gentleness has made me great” (Psalm 18:35, ESV). You told me I am Your son and You enjoy talking with me ((Psalm 2:7, Philippians 4:6-8).

Lord Jesus, I enter in today’s work place thanking You for the gifts You have given me because You love me. Wherever the flame of my gifts has dwindled, I pray that You strengthen me, as I fan the flame of these gifts by setting my mind on Spirit-Filled manhood (2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 1:3, 2 Peter 1:3) (1 Peter 2:21, 4:1-2).
I earnestly desire and ask this day, for an extra measure of:
Your Spirit of a Sound Mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
The Spirit of Self Control (Galatians 5:23, 2 Peter 1:6).
The Spirit of Strength. (Isaiah 11:2, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 3:16).
The Spirit of Sacrificial Love (Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 3:17-19).
The Spirit of Sonship (Romans 8:15-16, Galatians 4:4-7).

I receive this, by Your Holy Spirit, to restore, firmly fix, strengthen and establish me in Your Love (Chesed).
By authority in Christ I renounce any feelings left of unworthiness, guilt or regret by the power of the
Cross. I now step firmly into trusting your will, to co-labor with me in my work today that it may bring
You glory.

I now believe & confess to possess the Spirit of the Sound mind as I choose to set my
mind on Your Will & Word as reality (Romans 8:5-7, Colossians 3:2). I am a focused & (Isaiah 26:3)
content man (Philippians 4:11) whose mind is orderly, whole & guarded by the peace of Christ (Philippians 4:7).

I receive Your Spirit of Self-Control as I choose, by the discipline of Grace, to say
“No” (Titus 2:11-12) to any lazy, sinful, or destructive thoughts that hinder me or lead into temptation. By Your authority, I lead captive, every thought, till it obeys Your Word (2 Corinthians 10:5). I practice this, till it becomes natural in me! I choose to exchange affections for this world, for my affection for You Father. I am a consistent and self-controlled man (James 4:4, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2).

I receive Your Spirit of Strength. The power in me, used for your Glory, I choose, to courageously trust Your kindness as I confidently walk & work as though your strength is in me, whether I feel it, see it, or not, Almighty Father.

I receive Your Spirit of Love as I choose to live & love as a sacrificial man (Romans 12:1) and put my wife, children and brother’s needs before mine. For no greater love has any man, than to put his own desires in submission to that of another (Ephesians 5:21, Philippians 2:3-5, John 15:13).

I receive Your Spirit of Sonship, Abba, as Your Fatherly acceptance and approval of me overwhelms my intellect and divinely disarms doubt in my heart. I choose to accept Your forgiveness (1John 1:9) and Your Covenant of Love for me, which esteems me a successful son, of the King of the Universe,
who is my Father.

I am a chosen son, in whom You are well pleased. In the Mighty Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen

ONE DAY AT A TIME  

“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.  Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness…”{2 Peter 3:8-11}
Question: “What does it mean that there is a proper time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1–8)?”

Answer: Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 is a well-known passage that deals with the balanced, cyclical nature of life and says that there is a proper time for everything:
“There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.”

In this passage, the Preacher says that there is a time for every matter in life. He illustrates this truth by juxtaposing opposites: fourteen pairs of contrasting activities as examples of how life is comprised of various seasons. A straightforward reading of the passage reveals several concepts:

FIRST, the timing of our activities is important. Killing someone (Ecclesiastes 3:8) is generally considered evil and a crime, but that may change during a time of war, when defending one’s country can be considered a noble act. Dancing (verse 4) may be appropriate during a time of celebration, but it would not be appropriate for a funeral. Both our actions and the timing of our actions are important to God.
SECOND, these seasons in which certain pursuits are proper are appointed by God. His plan for life involves a variety of experiences and activities. Weeping may be part of life, but life is not all weeping; laughter has a place, too (Ecclesiastes 3:4). Construction is good in its time, but sometimes deconstruction is necessary (verse 3).
A key to this passage is found a few verses later: “He has made everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). The proper activity at the right time, bringing about God’s purposes, is a beautiful part of God’s overall plan. A tapestry, viewed from the back, seems a chaotic and unlovely work; but the maker of the tapestry has a wise purpose for the placement of each thread.
Third, Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 serves as a bridge between the first two chapters and the section that follows. People are to accept each day as a gift from the hand of God (2:24–26). Why? Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 explains it is because God has a reason and a time for all things. People may be ignorant of God’s timing (3:9–11), but they are called to enjoy life in the present (3:12–13) and trust in God’s sovereignty (3:14–15).
God offers much wisdom in the saying, “There is a time for everything, / and a season for every activity under the heavens.” God is sovereign. Our activity in this world is meaningful as we rely on His wisdom, His timing, and His goodness.

The Invisibility of God

-Has it ever dawned or occurred to you that God is also Invisible. 

1Timothy 1:17 

Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, INVISIBLY, the only Wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

-Jesus as God has the supernatural ability to be visible or invisible. 

John 4:24 

God is a Spirit…

-God is a Spirit and obviously the Holy Spirit is Spirit. As Spirits our Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit are Invisible. 

-Many times we look for Jesus to physical appear in our situations and circumstances and He can, but for the most part He remains invisible with in it. 

-Stay encouraged and know that even though you don’t physically see the Lord. He is still with you but invisible. He honors His Word. He said in Hebrews 13:5 I’ll never leave you nor forsake you. 

-Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!

FAITH IN THE WORD

Faith in the Word of God.
James 1:22
But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Romans 2:13
For not the hearers of the law (Word) are just before God, but the doers of the law (Word) shall be justified.
+Remember Jesus said in Matthew 4:4, we must live by every Word of God.
+We must be actively involved in the Word.
+When we get actively involved in the Word, the Word will become actively involved in us.
+When we are actively involved in the Word it is also the demonstration of our FAITH in the Word.
+The demonstration of our FAITH in the Word causes the Holy Spirit to release the Supernatural Power of God to Manifest and fulfilled what the Word is intended to do.
+Praise the Lord and hallelujah!
•Continue to let the WORD of God be the standard for your life. Always LOVING others like Christ Jesus Loves us while keeping our Faith, Trust, and Confidence in Him.
•BLESSED you are and BLESSED you will always be and to God be all the GLORY. Amen!

THE ACCOMPLISHED  WORD

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account”. (Hebrews 4:12‭-‬13).

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work”. (2 Timothy 3:16).

And 2 Peter 1:19-21 says,

” And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit”.

“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does”.(James 1:21‭-‬25).

God’s Word is sure and secure.

2 Peter 1:19

…We have also a more sure WORD of prophecy; unto which all of you do well that all of you take heed…

•The infallibility of God’s Word gives it the ability to produce all the promises of God in your life.

•Yes! The Word of God is guaranteed and backed by God Almighty Himself.

•When you accept God’s promises by belief, trust and exercised faith in God, the promises will materialize in your life.

Romans 4:20-21

Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

And being fully persuaded that, what God had promised, God was able also to perform.

•Stay encouraged and don’t give up.

+++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!

SISTERS NEED TO ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER

Today’s Message: I am Woman
I am a woman who fought many battles;

But I am still standing.

I have cried thousands of tears.

But I am still smiling.

Have been broken hearted, broken, betrayed, abandoned, subjected and rejected;

But I still hold my head high and walk proud, laugh loud, living without fear and loving without doubt.

I am beautifully and wonderfully made;

I am humble, I am kind, I am precious, I am elegant, I am a princess, I am loved

Because I am a child of God.

I am enjoying the blessings of God.

When I have no one to talk to an inner voice says,”I am with you every second of your life.”

My problems may seem overwhelming but I know God’s power is stronger than any obstacle I may face.

Yesterday I put behind me, tomorrow I am not going to sweat because we haven’t met.

And Today I embrace as a gift from God.

Whatever I face today I rest in Jesus because He is the way; He is my Help; He is my strength when I am weak and weary.

He says “My grace is sufficient for you. For My strength is made perfect in weakness”. (1 Corinthians 12:9)

I believe in God’s protection, and the overflow of His presence to help me through whatever circumstance the enemy has set in my path.

I tell myself I am going to be happy.

Because I am letting go of what’s gone.

Be grateful for what remains and look forward to what is coming next.

I will find joy in every day not because life is good or bad;

But because God is always good.

I know that sometimes I will have perilous and winding roads.

But my God has given me the assurance that I have a course plotted out for me and He is watching my every step.

When I lose my direction, He is the compass of my way.

When my nights are long and sometimes cold, He is my Fire and Light.

When I am sad I call upon Him and He comforts me and take my fears away.

When I am alone He holds me close and His hand is there for me to hold.

When the enemy comes with his worthless army, my God steps in and fights my battle.

Every day is a new day which He creates for me to start afresh and anew.

Because He gives the best to those who leave the choice to Him.

And that is what I do.

No matter how my life gets, whether stormy or not, I will not let it gets me down.

I am going to smile and be always thankful because God woke me up today;

And every day is a blessing.

So i rejoice and be glad in them.

Therefore I am thanking God for each new day;

Thanking Him for leading, guiding and directing me;

Thanking Him for showing me His way;

Helping me for living my life His way.

Thanking Him and asking Him to go before me today and make all my crooked places straight.

Lord, as I admire the wonderful things You have made;

Let me be reminded that I am one of them.

Dear Lord, I need You, I exalt You, I praise You, I adore You, I worship You and most of all I love You with my heart, soul and might.

I give You all the honor and glory in Jesus mighty and precious name, amen!! . Written  by my friend , and sister  Heather  Smalling.

A LOVER OF SIN,OR A LOVER OF GOD

YOU CAN’T WALK WITH GOD, AND HOLD HANDS WITH THE DEVIL. “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon”, (Matthew 6:24 NKJV).

GOD SAYS:

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us”.[1John 1:8-10].

“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up”. (James 4:4‭-‬10 NKJV).

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they  are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them”. (Romans 1:18‭-‬21‭, ‬23‭-‬32 NKJV).

“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin”. (James 4:17 NKJV).

FINALLY

“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked”. (1  John 2:1‭-‬6 NKJV).

LOVERS OF SELF,THAN LOVERS  OF  GOD  

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was. But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,  and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work”. (2 Timothy 3:1‭-‬17 NKJV).

“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up”. (James 4:4‭-‬10 NKJV).

GOD’S  ADVICE  

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which  is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”. (Romans 12:1‭-‬2 NKJV).

“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who  are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another”. (Galatians 5:16‭-‬26 NKJ).

REMEMBER  :

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”. ( ROMANS 6:23 AMP). 

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they  are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them”. (Romans 1:18‭-‬21‭, ‬23‭-‬32 NKJV).

“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin”. (James 4:17 NKJV).

“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked”. (I John 2:1‭-‬6 NKJV).

If you want or desire God’s  gift of eternal  life,then go to the top  of  this blog,click  on to the salvation  page and follow  the instructions .