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"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hos 4:6 NKJV Failing to unlearn irrational fears and misconceptions keeps us from becoming who God wants us to be. The invalid man in John 5 is a great example of this. He had been crippled for thirty-eight years when Jesus asked if he would like to get well. However, the man believed there was only one way to be healed: "I have no ma...

"God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able." 1C0 10:13 NKJV The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says: "Therefore let anyone who thinks he stands [who feels sure that he has a steadfast mind and is standing firm], take heed lest he fall [into sin]. For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads...

"If you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?" Lk 16:11 NLT Did you know that God's willingness to bless you with more money depends on how well you handle what He has already given you? When it comes to money, here are some Bible principles you must live by: (1) Pay God His 10 percent first so you won't feel ashamed of not d...

"He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us." Eph 2:10 NLT What kind of work environment brings out the best in you?  Do you thrive on routine? Are you motivated by people's needs?  Do you enjoy tackling challenges that might discourage others?  How about your relationships?  Do you enjoy being part of a team, or do you work better alone? ...

"My strength is made perfect in weakness." 2Co 12:9 NKJV First, acknowledge your inadequacy to God. Joni Eareckson Tada says, "Deny your weakness, and you will never realize God's strength in you." God told Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Anything that makes you lean on God is a plus and not a minus. Second, st...

"Our sufficiency is of God." 2Co 3:5 The fear of inadequacy is a state of mind in which you think your best is not good enough. Usually, it originated in childhood when our parents, teachers, and others we considered important, failed to appreciate and affirm us or compared us negatively to someone else. You will see it from Moses, who felt inadequate to be the spokesman and liberator fo...

"Be still, and know that I am God." Ps 46:10 NIV To have peace you must focus on God's presence. What you choose to focus on either fuels your fears or your faith. The Bible says, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you" (Isa 26:3 NIV). That verse could be reduced to one sentence: "Get your focus in order? look at me....

"Great peace have those who love your law." Ps 119:165 NIV In order to find real peace, you must do two things: (1) Live by the principles of God's Word. "Great peace have those who love your law." Peace arrives when you live in harmony with God. A new car comes with an owner's manual. It tells you that for your car to perform well, you must do certain things at certa...

"We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against... spiritual hosts of wickedness." Eph 6:12 NKJV Before doing battle with Syria, Joab told his brother, "If [they] are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the people of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you" (1Ch 19:12 NKJV). If one was overwhelmed, the other could step in and help. Spiritual war...

"Uncover his feet, and lie down; and he will tell you what you should do." Ru 3:4 NKJV As a Moabitess, the law said Ruth was unqualified to mix with Jews. "An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the assembly of the Lord" (Dt 23:3 NKJV). But when God has a plan for your life, He steps in and says, "I have called you by your name; you are Mine.. you were precious in My sight...

"Don't look back." Ge 19:17 NLT Before God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He sent angels to warn Lot and his family to get out of town: "'Run for your lives!' [one warned.] 'And don't look back or stop anywhere in the valley! Escape to the mountains, or you will be swept away!'...But Lot's wife looked back as she was following behind him, and she tu...

#Where there is no vision, the people perish." Pr 29:18 A pastor writes: "The second law of thermodynamics states this physical truth: If left to their own devices, everything in the universe moves toward disorder and decay. Cars rust. Food rots...It's also called the law of entropy. And the only way to prevent entropy is to introduce an outside energy source to counteract it. The t...

"The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise." Pr 15:31 NKJV One expert points out that leaders touch your heart before they ask for your hand. That's the law of connection. Before a leader can touch a person's heart, he or she has to know what's in it. And you learn that by listening. A reluctance to listen is too typical among poor leaders. Over half...

"I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt...And you forgave me!" Ps 32:5 NLT In Scripture, the word confession is comprised of two forms of the same Greek root: ohmo, meaning "the same," and logéo, meaning "to speak." Therefore, confessing your sin to God means saying the same thing about it as He does. It means calling a spade a spade-not a...

"Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?' For it is not wise." Ecc 7:10 NIV Two more reasons we resist change are these: (1) Because it feels awkward and uncomfortable. When was the last time you tried something for the first time? Can you name it specifically? If you can't remember, your comfort zone may have turned into a rut. A sign on a wall contained two...

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."Jas 1:22 NIV When you listen to or read God's Word but don't apply it to your life, you deceive yourself. How so? (1) You settle for knowledge rather than experience. The Bible says, "If anyone...knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them" (Jas. 4:17 NIV). Ho...

"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me." Jn 16:33 NLT Stress is like kryptonite (Superman's nemesis), and it's out to knock off your cape and diminish you to a heap of trembling, useless mush. What should you do? (1) Immerse your exhaustion. Try a bubble bath. Even simply standing in the shower can assist in washing away fatigue and reviving your breathless...

"You will be strong and free of fear." Job 11:15 NLT When you ignore the warning signs, chronic stress can take a toll on your body. So what are some of the signals? Well for starters, your stomach churns at any form of disagreement. When you can't find an outlet for pent-up frustration, you resort to overeating, smoking, drinking, drugs, and generally abusing your body. You isolate...

"But the Lord was with Joseph." Ge 39:21 To reach his destiny, Joseph went through betrayal, temptation, slander, and wrongful imprisonment. But he came out on top. Here is what Joseph recognized that you need to recognize too: (1) God knows what you're going through, and He cares. There is a key phrase found five different times in the story of Joseph: "But the Lord was with J...

"Get ready to cross...into the land." Jos 1:2 NIV The words for you today are (1) Get ready. For forty years, Joshua had served Moses and been mentored by him; now he was ready to lead Israel into the promised land. This raises the all-important question: Are you ready for the success you seek? The frustrating thing about preparation is sometimes it takes more time than the event you&apo...

"The eyes of man are never satisfied." Pr 27:20 NKJV When you're controlled by materialism. The flawed philosophy behind materialism is "more, more, more!" And it's the result of "eye trouble." The Bible says, "The eyes of man are never satisfied." It's okay to want a nice home, a reliable car, and financial security-and God will provide those...

"I have blotted out. your transgressions, and..your sins." Isa 44:22 NKJV When you have a hard time forgiving yourself. There is only one unpardonable sin named in the Bible (See Luke 12:10). And as a believer, you probably haven't committed it, so God will forgive you for everything else. However, when God says He forgives you and you refuse to forgive yourself, it's like opti...

"They will become discouraged." Col 3:21 NIV Embittered children ultimately become discouraged. A discouraged child is less hopeful, less enthusiastic, lacking in determination, and easily led astray. By destroying your child's hope, you're undermining their God-given temperament. Children are born with optimism, inspiration, anticipation, and possibilities. Without hope, there...

"Do not embitter your children." Col 3:21 NIV Another point of parental confusion is this: Bitter versus better. What is bitterness? It is strong resentment or cynicism. How do parents create bitterness in their children? Consider the following triggers: (a) Inconsistency. This happens when you are autocratic and authoritarian one day and permissive the next. What brought a strong rebuke...

"Children are a gift from the Lord." Ps 127:3 NLT Over the next few days, let's look at some practical areas where we as parents are often confused. Guidance versus criticism. If you have a placid, agreeable, and compliant child who enjoys school, homework, and doing household chores, bringing "them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" will be a joy! (Eph 6:4 NI...