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HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Today’s scriptures are about serving the Lord with humility of mind. I didn’t read today’s passage, before I wrote the opening paragraph. Isn’t it awesome how the Holy Spirit works?! This leads me right into what we’re discussing today, serving God with humility of mind. What does this mean in the life of the believer? It means for us to know that it’s not us, but God who’s doing all of the work in our lives. God grows everything in our life at its proper time—there’s a time to sow, and a time to reap what has been sown. We must keep that in mind in our day to day life. There’s nothing by chance, and God is always in control. When there’s a calling on your life, take heed, because He won’t stop until He gets what He needs from you. He’ll bless you with as much “stuff” as you need to successfully achieve what He’s set out for you. He’ll also remove as many things from your life as necessary.

We have a bad habit of thinking that our life is in our hands, and the positive things, and growth that happens in our life, strictly comes from our hard work and determination. Unfortunately, that is a horrible way of thinking, and I urge you to stop right here, and turn that around. Praise God, because He didn’t have to allow you to be where you are. At the same time, when doors are closed, and things just don’t seem to go the way you planned, praise God, because He has something better for you. He’s setting you up to receive a great amount of wisdom, through your circumstance, and He’s never through with you. You should worry if He isn’t chastising you, because that means He’s put you up on a shelf. When that happens, it’s up to you to find your way back to that close relationship, through repentance and lots of one on one time with Him.

We often tell people who become successful in life, not to “forget where you came from”, because your past has made you who you are. There are so many people who were great Servants of God, and when blessed with an abundance of earthly gifts, they forget who they came from. There are many leaders who have hardened their heart, because either their role became a bit overwhelming and stressful, or they forget to give it all to God. When that happens, they start relaying on their natural self to solve problems. That can happen to anyone, especially the ones who think that it’ll never happen to them. People say that you can tell when someone comes from “new money”, maybe by winning the lottery, or gaining fame and fortune seemingly overnight. Those are the people who don’t know how to act, because they’re newly rich. Well there are some Christians who have just grown into the “teenage” stage of their faith walk. You know how we get to a certain age and think we know it all, but we don’t. We walk around all “holier than thou”, and think that we’re the best Christian walking. We start to judge other people, because we think that we have it all together. I remember that stage, and it happened not too long ago. God quickly shut me down every time. I can remember convicting someone for what they were doing, and God tested me with the same exact situation, and I failed each time. He truly taught (and is still teaching) me humility. I must say, I’m so grateful for those lessons.

The most important lesson in living in humility is to know that everything isn’t for everybody. We understand that we need to stop comparing ourselves to the growth of our brothers and sisters, asking God why we aren’t where they are. We must learn how to stop asking “why me”, and ask “why not me”. I don’t know how many people say “I’m 30 years old so I need to be here, or I’m almost 40 and I need to be at this point in my life”. It’s okay to set goals, but you have to remember that everything works in God’s perfect timing. We must stay in the mind frame of Jesus, when He prayed, “Not my will, but your will be done”. It’s only by Him that you live and breathe, and He’s behind all things. As long as you’re doing your best to live right, and walk according to His Word, He blesses you with everything you need. It’s written: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. (1 Cor. 12:4-6). (I love what Paul teaches in this passage entitled “Concerning Spiritual Gifts”.)

Do you know Jesus, I mean really know Jesus? If you answered no, or not really, then spend some time with Him. You’ll find that Jesus was the most humble man you’ll know. He lived the life of a common servant, but had the mind and attitude of a King. Keep that in mind when you’re trying to find your way through life. You are a lowly servant of God, and serving Him is all that matters, everything else is vanity. However, you are joint heir to the throne of God, so you are royalty, and everyone who looks at you will know it, without really knowing it. If you want to learn more about becoming an heir to the throne, take a few moments to take the God Quiz today. My favorite verse today is: When ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10)

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HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Today’s scriptures are about walking in the ways of the Lord. Yesterday I wrote about how to follow the Lord, and shared with you the Sermon on the Mount. Did you take some time to read it? In Jesus’ sermon, we learn what He expects from us, and how to live according to the Principles of the Word of God. Today we must learn how to take action, by walking in the way of Jesus Himself. Reading the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (you don’t have to read them all in one sitting), gives us an account of His life. It teaches us how He handled everyday situations, faced adversity, temptation, and gave His unrestricted love to every human being. I know what you might be thinking – “Jesus was perfect, so how am I supposed to follow that?” – Well I’ll tell you how… Try your best!

Okay, let’s go over some important facts about Jesus: He was perfect –the only man who walked this earth that never sinned against God, He had power to perform miracles, and let’s not forget that He was the wisest man who ever lived. God proclaimed His love for His Son openly, when Jesus was transfigured in front of Peter, John, and James on the mountain top. It’s written: While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” (Matt. 17:5) Now if our goal is to be righteous, and to make God proud, who better to follow than Jesus Christ? It’s not rocket science, and you don’t need to be a Theology Scholar to figure out the best ways to please God, and how to have an abundant life, the answer lies right here. How many of you have role models; people you look up to, and reverence? We all have people we admire, and wish we could be more like. For some of us it’s an old teacher, for others it’s our Pastor. Most people look up to, and admire, their parents, siblings, or grandparents, but for me it’s a combination of many, but not really based upon man at all. I admire anyone who’s following the will of God for their lives, those people who loves generously, and gives unselfishly. I admire those who make a difference in the lives of others, and help people who are less fortunate. I love to be around people who have positive attitudes, and an unspeakable joy in their heart, because those things come from Jesus Christ, and His position in their life. I strive to be like Christ, and pray that each day I become a step closer to pleasing Him.

It’s really very simple, get to know Jesus Christ, and in the words of God Himself “Hear Him!”, furthermore do your best to be like Him. Jesus taught us: “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matt. 6:24) The reason why Jesus, and so many other righteous men and women that follow Him, are able to stay that way is because they know who they are–loved Children of God. They’ve chosen to serve God, and not the flesh. It’s written: This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:5-7) Jesus had a direct connection to God, because He is a part of the Holy Trinity, which gave Him an amount of power that was underestimated by everyone around Him, but He still served and loved God with all of His heart. The reason so many of us fall short so often is because we don’t realize that we too have an underestimated amount of power, by the Blood of Christ. As long as we stay focused and follow His lead, righteousness will come, and we’ll be able to teach others who come after us.

In the story of when Jesus went to the Mount of Olives, and the scribes and Pharisees brought him the woman who committed adultery, wanting to stone her. Jesus told them, “He who is without sin cast the first stone” (John 8:7), so they all dropped their stones and left. When He found that no one had condemned her, He said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” (John 8:11) What do you think Jesus meant by telling her to “sin no more”–do you think He really expected her not too? If we were capable of never sinning, Jesus wouldn’t have had to die for our sins; nonetheless, He genuinely wanted her to try. Jesus died to give us freedom from sin, not a license to sin and get away with it. He went on to say: “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

Salvation rests in the blood of the Lamb, who was the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ. When we’re living a life full of sin we walk in darkness, but Jesus can, and will, bring us back into God’s marvelous light, by any means necessary. If you’ve never confessed Jesus as Lord, take a few moments to do it right now. If you have, but feel like you’re stuck in darkness, then repent, and follow Jesus back into the light. Take a few moments to take the God Quiz, and see if it’ll help answer more of your questions. My favorite verse today is: The ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. (Hosea 14:9)

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

Today’s scriptures are about being followers of Christ. Carrying the title “Christian”, brings so much controversy these days, and I have to admit, there are some good reasons. We have all types of Christians - the money hungry Christians, the backsliders, the bible thumpers, the judgmental Christians, the liberal Christians, and let’s not mention the “mega church” Christian scandals. I believe that people are just that, “people”. We’re all human, and when we lose focus on what’s right, we have the potential to carry any one of the aforementioned titles. I for one am proud to be a Christian, because to be a Christian simply means that I’m a follower of Christ. It means to believe that Christ is the only way to salvation, and that no man can go to the Father except by Him. It also means that you believe that Jesus was a perfect man, who walked this earth preaching the gospel - was killed, resurrected, and now live in Heaven with God, making intercession for us. If you believe all of these things, then you are a Christian (follower of Christ), no matter what title you claim.

The title we carry is nowhere near as important as the life we live. Jesus came so that we could have life more abundantly, and He taught us the way to claim, and live, that life. We can learn valuable life lessons from every Word written, that came out of His mouth, as well as by His actions. He never sacrificed His values, beliefs, or integrity, because of the strong opinions, and sometimes hatred, of the people around Him. He realized how important spreading the gospel was to the life of every human being. Jesus understood that it wasn’t about all Him, but there was a bigger calling on His life. He understood that as a Child of God, His actions would not only affect Him, but every believer that followed Him, for generations to come. He loved God with all of His heart, and loved us He loved Himself, and He went to His grave preaching that.

As Christians, our main focus should be trying to be like Christ from the heart, because Jesus is the only person who truly had life figured out. After all, He was “the Word that became flesh”, so He had a direct connection to Judge and Creator of the law. Jesus was a very humble and meek man, who walked according to the Word of God. He consistently quoted scripture from the biblical scholars, prophets, and men of God, who came before Him. He lived by God’s promises, just as He quoted to the devil, when He was tempted in the wilderness: But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matt 4:4) He understood that we cannot adequately grow without nourishment from God, which can only be found in His Word. Jesus taught every sermon, and based every parable, on the Word of God, to instill in us the importance of following the principles, and Will of God. The only reason that we’re able to have this conversation today is because Jesus followed the principles, as well as God’s Will for His life. He expects the same from us, because He paid a great price to give us that privilege.

Jesus’ greatest lessons that teach us how to live a righteous and bountiful life can be found in the Sermon on the Mount. If you’ve never read these chapters, please take a moment and read them today. I promise they will change your life forever! Ask the Holy Spirit to help you truly “hear” the Word from the Lord, and fashion your life by it. Jesus will never lead us astray. Life is just as simple as He lays it out here: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt 5:3-10) Did you notice that Jesus never said, “blessed are those who are perfect, and without sin”? To sum it up, “Blessed are those who are after God’s own heart”.

Jesus gave His life so that you could have one, because He knows that none of us are perfect. He understands that we’re going to fall short, and He wanted to encourage us to keep pressing towards righteousness anyway. He’ll do His part to make sure that we reach it. Because of His bloodshed, we wear a veil of righteousness, and that’s what God sees when He looks at any believer, regardless of the “status” of our life. However, if you’re not a believer in Christ, then your sins are all that God sees. Take a few moments to take this God Quiz today. Those of us, who are believers, have the precious privilege to repent and be forgiven of our sins, but you don’t – not until you confess Jesus as Lord. My favorite verses today are: For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; ... but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously. (1 Peter 2:21-23)

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HAPPY MONDAY!

Today's scriptures are about having the faith to go out and receive your inheritance. We are joint heirs to the Kingdom of God. By the blood of Jesus Christ, we have been adopted, and are now children of God. With this gift comes an inheritance, and God has something different for each of us, all we have to do is follow His lead. We’re washed in the blood of the Lamb, so we could see our paths clearer, as His light lives inside of us. It’s written: looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Heb. 12:3) Although Jesus went through some trials, and experienced hurt and pain, He’s received His inheritance, which will also ensure that we receive ours. AMEN!
When we think about all of the stories in the bible, God gave each person He used a glimpse of what they would inherit. For example, the people of Israel, who were enslaved in Egypt, were to inherit a “Land flowing with milk and honey”. It’s written: So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and large land, to a land flowing with milk and honey… (Ex. 3:8) God always gives us a vision, or a glimpse into our future, but only gives us step by step instructions as we go along. It’s up to us to follow Him. The people of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years, going around the same mountain, because of disobedience. Take note, God never took their inheritance away from them, but He waited until they were ready to receive, before it was granted. Do you sometimes feel like you’re in the wilderness? Take a few moments to pray and ask God to reveal the correct path to you, and don’t forget to repent for your sins.
Next, there’s the story of Joseph, who was shown his inheritance in a dream. Unfortunately, Joseph’s dream led to his brothers hating him, because he would ultimately become a great Ruler, and they would have to bow down to him. It’s written: Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, "Listen to this dream I had: We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it." (Gen. 37:5-7) Him telling his older brothers that they were going to bow to them didn’t sit well with them, but he had faith in this dream becoming reality. Joseph’s story is very encouraging, because he always stayed faithful and true to God. Although he suffered much tribulation at the hands of his own brothers, throughout his young adult life, he never gave up. God never gave him more than he could handle.
The key to living abundantly, is to accept God’s will for our life, because He knows what’s best for each of us, so we must be ready and willing to surrender to His calling. He created us for a particular purpose, and when we’re obedient, and prepared, we’ll receive our inheritance. We might have to endure some pain, or some uncomfortable situations at times, but God is still there, and still working on our behalf, just don’t give up on Him. Continue to stay faithful and true, and love Him with all of your heart.
You may be thinking, “what makes me qualified to receive an inheritance?”, well God is your Heavenly Father, and through Him anything’s possible. You are so very important to Him please believe me. It’s written: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Matt. 10:29) I want to leave you with one of the most popular bible passages in the world, Psalms 23. It’s very fitting for today’s message, because we need to understand that God is always with us, no matter what, and He’s working out, just keep believing that He is. You’re meant to do something very great, it may not be great according to the world’s standards, but according to the His purpose and Holy will. In the end that’s all that matters. Please make sure that you know Jesus, without Him, it’s impossible to please God; you can’t truly receive your inheritance. Take the God Quiz today! My favorite verse today is: He led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. (Deuteronomy 32:10)

The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.

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HAPPY MONDAY!

Today's scriptures are about overcoming the evil powers of the world. There's victory through the blood of the Lamb! Hallelujah! Some of you may be asking yourself, "victory over what?", and that's okay. I’ll tell you just as it’s written, in Christ we have overcome the world! That's a reason to shout, rejoice, and give Him praises! Nevertheless, as long as we're in the flesh, we're going to go through this Spiritual warfare. The enemy is working overtime, to persuade us to sin against God, and live wicked and evil lives. If we're not aware of the power we hold, through the blood of Christ, we'll spend a long miserable life fighting against good and evil. The enemy has turned things that were meant for good into evil, and has a way of twisting everything, so believers, especially the young in their Faith, are lead astray. He works even harder on more mature Christians, so never get to a point where you think you have it figured out, because the enemy is always one step ahead. That's why it's important to keep Jesus close at all times, by constantly praying, and studying His Word, because it holds all of the answers to a peaceful life. In my opinion, peace is the most valuable blessing we could have, but sin is the exact opposite of peace. Right before Jesus' death, He told His disciples: Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27) You notice how He said "not as the world gives"? There are so many things the enemy offers that will seemingly give you peace, however his type of peace is always temporary, and usually include very negative side effects. I believe one of the most effective weapons the enemy uses, to keep us in bondage, is false peace. He gives us these great mirages of peace, but once we get all wrapped into this facade, we end up being hurt, and let down. These things come in the forms of drugs, alcohol, sex, infatuation, relationships, gluttony, etc. How many times have you been depressed or stressed and said, "I need a drink!", or "I want to go out and party!"? At the time, you're having a ball, dancing, talking, and feeling free! You become a person you didn't know you could be. It seems harmless, but that's how the enemy works. There are always repercussions like sickness, disease, drunk driving, and so many other things, which all could very well end up in death. Some people turn to infatuation, fornication, or adultery to mask their pain, in hopes of finding peace. However, we know all of the repercussions that come with those. Let's not forget the tool that the enemy uses the most, to pit people against each other, and that's the "Almighty Dollar", money, wealth, and prestige, makes people do strange things. There are people who will kill their own mother for it, but the bible does say “the love of money is the root of all evil”. Money gives us a false sense of hope and peace, but it could never fulfill us like the love of Jesus Christ. The enemy is strong, but Jesus is stronger and mightier than anything we could face on this earth. Just seek His strength, and He'll allow us to overcome all that keeps us in bondage. There's freedom in the Blood, but we have to seek out that freedom, and walk with Him all the days of our life. He'll fill us with so much peace, joy, and happiness that we won't ever want to leave His side. I could attest to the roadblocks we'll face when we're walking with God. As we grow, the attacks by the enemy become more frequent and sever, however, our strength and Faith gets even stronger, because God keeps showing up, and showing out. The one thing that we have to realize is that we're not strong enough to defeat the devil alone. You can see that just by looking around you. The enemy uses fear, addiction, fornication, greed, money, and anything else that could be used to tear you down, but you serve the Most High God! Paul taught us: Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:37-40) Know that Jesus died to give you freedom from all of this mess. When people see you, they should see this light about you, no matter what you're going through. This is made possible by the Christ in you. It’s written: Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7) I’m urging you please don't make it easy for him, because he preys on your weaknesses. The enemy is always lurking in dark places, however when you carry Jesus’ light within you, He’ll always brighten the dark spots of life. All you have to do is trust Him. If you don't know Him as Lord and Savior, then the devil has free reign over your life, and that can't be peaceful for you. No matter how much you try and seek out it, you'll never find it, because it could only be found in Christ Jesus. So say that prayer today, and if you need me to pray with you, please let me know, I'd be happy too. My favorite verse today is: We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)

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HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying this rainy hump day. I'm doing well, a little tired, but overall feeling pretty good. I’m in a bit of a sullen mood today, after hearing the news of the John Mohammed’s execution. I know the punishment fit the crime, but I can't help but feel sad for the lost of yet another life. I agree with his ex-wife when she said that someone should've listened to her, and offered some help when she complained about the abuse and her fears of him. There are more harsh punishments for theft and robbery, then domestic abuse. Our system needs to be overhauled, and we need to spend more time being proactive when women and their families complain about domestic violence. It's something that I'm really passionate about, and I pray that she will be able to build a strong campaign, and make some real changes in the lives of the victims, as well as bring light to mental illnesses of the offenders. Please pray for his family, and the family of the victims, because everyone is mourning. Have a wonderful evening, and be blessed family!

Today's scriptures are about God's guidance. We're all created for a reason, God laid out a plan for our lives. How do you determine what God's will is for your life? He promised to lead us every step of the way. He's given us The Holy Spirit as our Helper and personal guide through life, a GPS of sorts. However, with any tool, we must learn how to properly use it, before it'll be any use to us. With our Holy Spirit, we must learn to listen to His quiet still voice, because if we're not careful we'll miss the warning signs. On earth, we have leadership in place that's called the Government, but it's up to us to follow that leadership. If we don't follow what’s set in place, then our Country would in disarray and chaos. We elect Government Officials because we think that they could lead us in the right direction. God is our Spiritual "Government", and wants us to have the best out of life, and has laid the paths that we should follow to get it. When we're stuck in the darkness of sin, it's hard to stay on the road of righteousness and follow His lead. In a lot of cases we hear the warning signs, but choose to ignore them. I'm personally learning how to wholly follow His lead. I still stray, even at this level in my Faith walk, but I'm learning how to "listen to God" more everyday. At one time, my prayer life consisted of reciting my wish list, as if He was Santa Claus, but I had a hard time listening to His answers. As I learned more about Him, and started to spend more time studying and meditating, I learned how to recognize the "gut-feelings', and discern between the good and bad voices in my head. I'm starting to learn from those "I told you so moments" as well. For example, I had a business meeting recently, and before this meeting, I had a horrible gut feeling. However, this meeting was an opportunity to do some great things for the Kingdom of God. The closer I got to the place of the meeting, my Holy Spirit started actively yelling don't do it, but in my excitement, I convinced myself that it was "the right thing to do". After all I wasn't sinning against God, I was actually doing something that He told me to do. I was following His leadership, but I had slightly moved ahead of Him. Now, I'm about to face some legal issues, because I followed what “I” wanted. I temporarily stopped following God's leadership. Here's my warning to you, "Everything that glitters isn't gold". When the enemy knows you're about to hit a major breakthrough for God, he'll do whatever it takes to get you off of the path. It is so important to seek God in prayer and through His Word, but it's equally important to intently listen, meditate and look for His guidance. Heed the warning signs, because when God leads you, everything will work out perfectly. He doesn't work on the world's system, so everything may not make sense at that moment, but trust and believe that He will never steer you wrong. He expects us to take some wrong turns, so He equipped us with our "Spiritual GPS" to help us get back on the right path, as well as forgiveness by the blood of the Lamb. Pray and ask for wisdom and discernment, because those are the two most important things needed to adequately follow God's leadership. Some of our mistakes are costly, but it's nothing that He can't handle. Proverbs 2 teaches us the "Value of Wisdom", take a few moments to read it, and apply it to your life. Search for God in all things, and He will show up. Pray without ceasing, and He will answer your prayer. Walk as if He's walking right next to you, because He is. If you don't know Jesus as Lord and Savior, then you're traveling through life without a Spiritual GPS, and that’s very, very dangerous. We so often run into tough times and say to ourselves "If I had only listened..." God speaks to us in so many different ways, but when we don't "abide in Him and He in us" we will miss each one. Say a prayer inviting Jesus into your life, and then get to know God on a personal basis. My favorite verse today is: Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. (Psalms 5:8)

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