"All Used Up" by ValiantVal

PSALMS 12 1-2Quick, God, I need your helping hand! The last decent person just went down, All the friends I depended on gone. Everyone talks in lie language; Lies slide off their oily lips. They doubletalk with forked tongues. 3-4Slice their lips off their faces! Pull The braggart tongues from their mouths! I’m tired of hearing, “We can talk anyone into anything! Our lips manage the world.” 5Into...

And We Already Won As a Christian, there are several passages in the Bible that express the victory we as believers have in Jesus Christ. Here are a few examples: Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." This verse emphasizes that we as believers are not just conquerors but "more than conquerors" through Christ's love for...

God has the ultimate justice and faithfulness PSALMS 10 1Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. 4In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no...

*Sorry about the scratchy throat & the miss speak on Wholeness and Holiness my bad family Let’s Be Whole not a Hole  Whole - adjective - all of; entire in an unbroken or undamaged state; in one piece  noun - a thing that is complete in itself; all of something.  May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spirit, soul, and body - an...

Keep Going  con·sist·en·cy - focusing on the task at hand in the present moment while maintaining a long term vision.  1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.  "Consistency: Keep Moving Forward" In life, the journey towards success and fulfillment is often a...

Be a Bouncy Ball  grit - courage and resolve; strength or character  GRIT, which stands for Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity. It refers to the combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. Cultivating grit can indeed make a significant difference in your life in several ways: Achievement of long-term goals: Grit helps you stay committed and focused on your objectives...

What God says about Me? 1. I say (or have said) I am unlovable, but God says I am forever loved. (Romans 8:38-39) 2. I say (or have said) I am scarred but God says I am healed. (Isaiah 53:5)  3. I say I am weak, but God says He makes me strong. “God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect” (Psalm 18:32). 4. I recognize I am a sinner, but God says I am forgiven. “I am writing to you who...

The “Ships” In Life Can Take Us Far  Friendship Discipleship Leadership Partnership Fellowship Stewardship Scholarship Relationship Apprenticeship Worship Citizenship Membership Ownership Companionship Sponsership  Let’s talk about it… "Ships" in our lives can refer to the relationships and connections we have with others. These connections play a significant role in our personal growth,...

Choose Wisely Family  “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” - Matthew 22:14  Matthew 22:14 is a verse from the New Testament of the Bible. It is part of a parable that Jesus tells to a group of people, commonly referred to as the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. The verse reads: "For many are called, but few are chosen." In the parable, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a king...

Arise, Lord!  PSALMS 3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains m...

Flawed & Awesome  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. - Psalm 139:14 (Todays reading all of Psalm 139 it will really bless you family) Let’s Talk About It… “FlawSome" is a term that combines the words "flawed" and "awesome" to describe something or someone that possesses both imperfections and admir...

PROVERBS 1 Purpose and Theme 1The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— 5let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning...

The Power of Applause  Are you Clapping for people or are you Clapping at people  We Applaud the Lord, and it’s okay to clap for our Sisters & Brothers in Christ as we walk this thing out and win in life giving God the Glory for all good things come from Him.  Let’s Talk About It… Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with the cries of joy. - Psalms 47:1 - This text is proof that clap...

Holy Pause  We have heard of a “Praise Break” will this is a “Pause Break”  Lets talk about it…  There are many times in the Bible that we are instructed to Pause the word  “Selah” has been believed to mean “Pause & Consider”  Sometimes family its okay to take a Holy Pause from something that might not be serving you well, I think of the story of Martha and Mary we understand via the text that...

Wired for God - Power Check While we are clearly not Machines I have used the term… “I don’t have the Bandwidth for that.”  Bandwidth - The capacity for data transfer of an electronic communications system  Bandwidth: ability, aptitude, attention span, capability, competence, drive, energy, enthusiasm, intellect, interest, time, willpower What it looks like when you have the Bandwidth for God - Po...

We Remember  Happy Memorial Day  All Gave Some  Some Gave All  We Remember to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, may your memory be a blessing!  Today is an opportunity to remember and honor those who gave everything for our freedom. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." - John 15:13 Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a holi...

Undefeated Thus Far  24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25  Family the game did not disappoint the Aces won by 28 and dominated th...

Las Vegas Aces - 2022 WNBA Champions - Ring Night  Family tonight I will be heading over to see the Las Vegas Aces receive their 2022 WNBA Championship Rings, and I find myself feeling like a Champion today in many ways, my walk with Christ (although its certainly not perfect family), in my prayer life (I love to pray), in representing the city I live in as the Las Vegas Aces are the first to brin...

Attitude of Gratitude  Thank You  Family we are officially a Non-Profit and an LLC All Used Up is on paper and in the books as a legit business and non-profit Thank You Lord, Thank You Prayer Partners, Thank You to Everyone that supports us and believes in the mission, ministry and the Dream that the Lord has given me to help the least of these. Family expect that in the very near future I will be...

Break & Brake  It’s Breaking & It’s okay to Brake  break - separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock or strain; interruption, split shatter or take a pause.  I think of the Lord God breaking us in order to build us up and conform us to His will. I think of the times I have been hit with a sledge hammer by the Lord in order to rescue me from my own self and self...

Intelligence Outranks Muscle  The Thirty Precepts of the Sages Concluded   19 1-2Don’t envy bad people; don’t even want to be around them. All they think about is causing a disturbance; all they talk about is making trouble. 20 3-4It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies....

*Complete fail on reading #18 please forgive me family thank you. Restrain Yourself  The Thirty Precepts of the Sages Continued  6 1-3When you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners: Don’t gobble your food, don’t talk with your mouth full. And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite. 7 4-5Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich; restrain yourself! Riches disappear in...

The Thirty Precepts of the Sages PROVERBS 22 The Cure Comes Through Discipline 1A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank. 2The rich and the poor shake hands as equals— God made them both! 3A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered. 4The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty...

The Payoff  Payoff - A sense of belonging, Energy around learning and Excitement for Gods Word, Agenda and Kingdom payoff - noun - a payment made to someone, especially as a reward, a final outcome; a conclusion. The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life. - Proverbs 22:4 MSG Let’s Talk About It Family… The Payoff if we are honest we want to live in this lane...

The Three P’s - Purpose Process Payoff Process - Interactive - Large and small Groups - Knowledge application and skill practice  The Process Family here is where the rubber meets the road it’s the space and place that we get TO DO we Interact with large and small groups, we Get To apply the knowledge we have learned and practice the skills the Lord is growing in us. We have the opportunity here t...