"All Used Up" by ValiantVal

What Does Your Heart Say?  1Clear my name, God; I’ve kept an honest shop. I’ve thrown in my lot with you, God, and I’m not budging. 2Examine me, God, from head to foot, order your battery of tests. Make sure I’m fit inside and out 3So I never lose sight of your love, But keep in step with you, never missing a beat. 4-5I don’t hang out with tricksters, I don’t pal around with thugs; I hate that pac...

The Right Word at the Right Time  1There are also these proverbs of Solomon, collected by scribes of Hezekiah, king of Judah. 2God delights in concealing things; scientists delight in discovering things. 3Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth, the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep. 4-5Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice; Rem...

A Psalm of David  1The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. 3Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. 5They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication...

The 1 extra Degree family  7 months 30 weeks 212 days  5,065 hours  303,840 minutes  18,230,400 seconds  212 Days of podcasting lets move a train… Got Steam?  In the context of moving a train, the difference between 211 and 212 degrees is seemingly small, yet it's that extra degree that turns water into steam, creating the energy needed to move the train forward. Similarly, in our walk with Ch...

1My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? 2My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest. 3Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises. 4In you our ancestors put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. 5To you they cried out and were saved; in you they trusted an...

Seen By The Lord  seen - see noticed spotted viewed witnessed watch observed - 981 occurrences in the Bible  You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all. - Matthew 5:14  Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen . - Hebrews 11:1  All Prayed Up:  Dear Heavenly Father, You are the One who sees beyond the surface, into the depths of ou...

I Will Lean in Lord  All Prayed Up: Dear Heavenly Father, In the midst of life's journey, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your presence and guidance. Your word reminds us not to rely solely on our own understanding, but to Lean in on You, the source of all wisdom and strength. Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own underst...

Pursue Wisdom & Righteousness  PROVERBS 19 If You Quit Listening 1Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust. 2Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste. 3People ruin their lives by their own stupidity, so why does God always get blamed? 4Wealth attracts friends as honey draws flies, but poor people are avoided like a plague. 5Perjury won’t go unpunished. Would you le...

However Whichever - You Get the Picture! Lets Talk About It… How the divine will of God plays a role in various aspects of our lives, including the choices we make and the paths we take. Here's a breakdown family: God's Sovereignty and Guidance: God is the ultimate authority and has control over all things, including the course of events and the choices people make. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) - &...

Small & Mighty  Doxology 24 To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. The Book of Jude is a short letter found in the New Testament of the Bible right before Revelat...

"Justice vs JustUs" - God is the ultimate judge who ensures fairness and righteousness. Here are a few Bible verses that emphasize God's Justice and how it extends to cover all, including "JustUs": Micah 6:8 (NIV) : "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." P...

It Was ALL For My Good It Was ALL From My God  An attitude of positivity, faith, and expectancy, It’s about believing that good things are going to happen and that God is actively involved in our lives, orchestrating miracles and breakthroughs. This attitude is rooted in a strong faith in God's power and goodness, and it can greatly influence your outlook on life and your overall well-being fa...

Not quite Raggedy Ann Let’s Talk About It… raggedy - badly worn battered broken dilapidated frayed frazzled full of holes in rags in shreds in tatters poorly made ragged ripped rugged scraggy shaggy torn ... You get the picture All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. - I...

Do Over & Over & Over  The concept of second chances is a prevalent theme in the Bible family, emphasizing God's grace, forgiveness, and the opportunity for redemption. Here are a few scriptures that highlight this theme: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV): "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your fait...

You Can Do Hard Things  I can do all this through him who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:13  All Prayed Up: Dear Heavenly Father, On this momentous day, we gather in gratitude and joy to thank You for the blessings that have graced us on this journey. Today marks a significant milestone—200 straight days of our podcast, "All Used Up," dedicated to the Lord family. Lord, we are humble...

Trust In God’s Protection, even in times of adversity and danger!  1-3 I’ve already run for dear life straight to the arms of God. So why would I run away now when you say, “Run to the mountains; the evil bows are bent, the wicked arrows Aimed to shoot under cover of darkness at every heart open to God. The bottom’s dropped out of the country; good people don’t have a chance”? 4-6 But God hasn’t m...

It belongs to you Lord  glory - brightness or splendour; great power and strength; majesty and honor; magnificence - 619 occurrences in the Bible  God's glory has several profound effects on us and plays a significant role in our spiritual lives. Here are some ways in which God's glory keeps us and what it does for us: Protection and Shelter : God's glory acts as a protective shield ar...

Ask Christ - Hallelujah  blessed - made holy; consecrated to be in favor with, of one mind with, and in tune with the will of God - 356 occurrence in the Bible  Lets Talk About It… Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV): "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, and who meditates on his law day and night. which yields its...

He Will-Do  The Lord's Promises, Activation, and Grace in Our Lives He Can-Do: The Lord's Promises Promise of Salvation : Romans 10:9 - "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Promise of Provision : Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches...

Rejoice always, - 1 Thessalonians 5:16  The word "rejoice" appears 282 times in the Bible, and it generally refers to expressing great joy or happiness. Here are some key verses that call for rejoicing and demonstrate how the Lord rejoices over His people: Rejoice in the Lord always: Philippians 4:4 (NIV) - "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Rejoice in...

How Long Lord How Long? Psalm 6 is a prayer of David, expressing his distress and seeking God's mercy and healing. Let's take a look at what it says and how we can learn from it to live a better life for Christ. PSALM 6 A psalm of David. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony....

OBEDIANCE  Part 2 Let’s Talk About Family…  7. Honoring God: Obedience is an act of worship, where we honor and acknowledge God's authority over our lives (Colossians 3:17). 8. Guarding against Sin: Obedience helps us resist temptation and avoid falling into sin (1 Corinthians 10:13). 9. Pleasing God: Obedience pleases God because it shows that we prioritize Him above all else (Hebrews 11:6)....

OBEDIANCE  This is a two parter family lets talk about it… obedience - compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another authority - 95 occurrences in the Bible  The Bible emphasizes the importance of obedience to God throughout its pages. The phrase "obedience is better than sacrifice" is found in several passages, notably in 1 Samuel 15:22, where Samuel confronts King...

Write Them On The Tablet Of Your Heart 1My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5Trust in the Lord with all...

Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. - Genesis 1:29  5. Thankful Hearts : Fine dining often evokes gratitude for the chef's skill and effort. In our walk with Christ, we cultivate thankful hearts. We express gratitude for all the blessings He bestows upon us and acknowledge...