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O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV). Psalm 139 makes clear that God knows our every thought and even our words before we speak them. The Lord knows us—effortlessly—better than we know ourselves.  But it takes effort for people to know each other. Do you see then why communication is an absolute necessity if we are to understand ourselves especially…

Joshua 14:1-15 “But my brothers who went with me frightened the people and discouraged them from entering the Promised Land. For my part, I followed the Lord my God completely. So that day Moses promised me, ‘The land of Canaan on which you were just walking will be your special possession and that of your descendants forever, because you wholeheartedly followed the Lord my God.’“ Joshua 14:8-9 As an athletic contest approaches its closing stages and the contestants are neck-and-neck,…

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 One reason our  attitudes are so important is that they affect our actions—that is, our behavior and words. If I have we are pessimistic, defeatist, negative attitude, it will be expressed in negative words and behavior.  The reality is that we may not be able to control my environment. Perhaps we have experienced such difficulties…

Read 📚 Proverbs 8 vs. 1 to end. 1. Wisdom is the central element of life,  for by it Rulership, and Dominion are made possible. 2. Don’t ever forget that at the lowest points of life, there is still a warrior Giant in you waiting to be arose. 3. Don’t be so overwhelmed by life challenges that you forget that you can still make a difference in someone’s life. 4. Intentionally making sacrifice in what you do, can make all…

The Lord said to Job, “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” Job 40:1-2 Ever had a leaky faucet? If so, you may be aware that ignoring even a small leak can prove costly. When it comes to experiencing God’s peace, there’s another slow drip that can cost you plenty—a habit of blaming God.  Some of us engage in the practice so regularly we barely notice we are…

Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy. . . . Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!Psalm 34:5, 8 Twice in these short verses we see the word joy being connected with the act of trusting. This joy indwells and encompasses God’s people and leads them to say, “Oh, the joys . . . !” even in the midst of suffering, frustration, or trouble. Perhaps, like me, you have met people who seem…

For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms.” EPH 2:4 – 7. “Are we there yet?” Children often ask this question on road trips in eager anticipation of what’s ahead. Paul’s letter encourages us to look forward to being with Jesus in heaven, but also to recognize that as believers we are already spiritually “in the heavenly realms” with him right now.  Paul uses this important expression four times…