The Pursuit Of A Promise

“It’s urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here who believes what I am saying right now and aligns himself with the Father, who has in fact put me in charge, has at this very moment the real, lasting life and is no longer condemned to be an outsider. This person has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living. —John 5:24 MSG

Dishonesty seems to be an epidemic in our culture today. Sadly, Integrity also seems to be expendable. There are no white lies, half truths, or embellishing the facts where God is concerned. A lie is a lie. Period. Live a life of integrity and truth. God can’t stomach liars; He loves the company of those who keep their word. ~ Proverbs 12:22 MSG "Don’t steal. “Don’t lie. “Don’t deceive anyone.~ Le...

A crucial step, often neglected by most, is to simply ask. We would rather try to figure things out on our own. We need to get comfortable in raising our hands and asking when we need clarification or the answers we don’t know. But, one thing we shouldn’t do is be more quick in asking others for advice before asking God. Always Ask God First. Make asking God for wisdom a regular part of your day....

Let us throw off everything that hinders.—Hebrews 12:1 Discipline is simply choosing between what you want now and what you want most.--Anonymous

So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. — Colossians 3:1 Message

Encouragement is oxygen to the soul! ...And there is nothing better than the right word at the right time. ~Proverbs 15:23 You could be that very oxygen someone's soul desperately needs today. Let’s Throw Glitter Not Shade Today!

"Look out for one another's interests, not just our own." —Philippians 2:4 (GNT) Proverbs 17:9 says, "Love forgets mistakes." It's not that you are blind to someone else's faults; rather, you choose to overlook them. Great friends are good forgetters. They forget the bad stuff intentionally. They don't rub it in, they rub it out.

"Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life." —Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NLT)

The same exact tree in Spring and Winter look very different. One looks like death One looks like life One looks like the end One looks like beginnings One looks old One looks new One looks barren One looks full One looks hopeless One looks hopeful If we find ourself stuck and looking at the dead barren tree of Winter without the hope and anticipation of the coming of Spring we can’t move into the...

Let this be our prayer... End all wickedness Lord, from the church houses to the White House to our own homes. Look deep Lord and examine our hearts, minds, and motives. May we truly worship You Lord and be blessed. Amen. End all wickedness, O Lord, and bless all who truly worship God; for you, the righteous God, look deep within the hearts of men and examine all their motives and their thoughts....

Are you feeling low and need to be filled up? DONE Are you facing some big hills and maybe even some monumental mountains that need to be brought low? DONE Are you feeling like your path is as crooked as can be and needs some straightening out? DONE Are you feeling rough and rocky and a bit jagged needing a bit of polish or a lot of polishing to smooth some things out? DONE There’s a Bold Truth wi...

Don't let how you initially wake up dictate your day. If you have a heaviness as you climb out of bed today, give it to the Lord. Turn that frown upside down. You have the mind, (feelings and purposes) of Christ! Exchange your dread, fear, depression, anger, reluctance, or even laziness for His perfect hope, faith, joy, peace, anticipation, and strength. ~XXOO Michelle ... But we have the mind of...

The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. (Romans 8:14 ERV)

Living an abundant life sometimes requires that we get rid of a few things first. Sometimes we must delegate, relinquish control, cut it out, or simply say “no” to some things so we can say “yes” to God and what He has purposed for us. ~ XXOO Michelle We have all these great people around us as examples. Their lives tell us what faith means. So we, too, should run the race that is before us and ne...

The Lord is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him. ~Psalm 28:7 AMP

The voice of the enemy is full of deception, lies, and condemnation. It is powerless. Only the Lord is true and all powerful. The voice of the Lord is powerful; The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. ~Psalm 29:4 AMP

Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. — Romans 12:9 AMP

Be careful what you glorify. If it's not God- it ain't good! Declare His glory among the nations,His marvelous works among all peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;He is also to be feared with awe-filled reverence above all gods. ~ 1 Chronicles 16:24-25

May we never be found dishonoring one another, or comparing ourselves to each other, for each of us is an original. We have forsaken all jealousy that diminishes the value of others. ~ Galatians 5:26 TPT

As God’s obedient children, never again shape your lives by the desires that you followed when you didn’t know better.~1 Peter 1:13-14 TPT

We cannot stop telling about the wonderful things we have seen and heard. — Acts 4:20 NLT

Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure and to me above all people; for all the earth is mine. — Exodus 19:5 KJV

"Anger makes our mouth work faster than our mind." "To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone grabs your shirt, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. If...

Let love be the motivation behind all that you do. — 1 Corinthians 16:14 TPT

The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. — Psalm 29:11 KJV