I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that a  heart at peace gives life to the body. (Proverbs 14:30, niv) I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that t he Lord gives strength to his people;     and blesses his people with peace. (Proverbs 14:30, niv) I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that the p eace Jesus leaves with me;  His peace He gives me. He does not  give  to me as the world gives.  Therefore, I will not let my heart  be troubled and will not be afraid. (Proverbs 14:30, niv)

In this episode of Wonderful Word Wednesday, we are going to focus on purpose. "And we know [with great confidence]  that God [who is deeply concerned about us]  causes all things to work together  [as a plan]   for good for those who love God,  to those who are called according  to His plan and purpose."  (Romans 8:28, amp) Purpose:  (Greek word: prothesis ; Strong's #4286) - a deliberate plan, a proposition and                            advance plan, an intention, a design According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary,  purpose means something set up as an object or end to be attained: what one intends to do or bring about; the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered; a determination to act in a certain way. Special Note #1A:    Even in hardship and suffering, even in bitter disappointments, even when wrongly treated, Christians can rest assur...

This episode of Trust In Him Tuesday is about Faith Like Refined Fire . " In this, you greatly rejoice, though now  for a little while, if need be, you have been  grieved by various trials, that the genuineness  of your faith, being much more precious  than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire,  may be found to praise, honor, and glory  at the revelation of Jesus Christ, "  (1 Peter 1:6-7) Trust in Him, the author and finisher of our faith, and know that our trials are just for a little while. Special Note #1:   Remember, that as you endure suffering, your faith is being refined as with fire .  Value your faith more than gold .  Look forward to the coming of Jesus, so that your faith, having been tested, will result in praise, honor, and glory to Jesus. (Spirit-Filled Study Bible). Special Note #2:   All believers in Christ Jesus face all kinds of trials and tribulations as part of the testing of our faith and the refinin...

Welcome to another episode of Selah Sunday!  In this post, we are going to focus on Psalm 4:3-5. You can be sure of this:     The Lord set apart the godly for himself.     The Lord will answer when I call to him. Don’t sin by letting anger control you.     Think about it overnight and remain silent. Selah Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,     and trust the Lord. (Psalm 4:3-5) Special Note:   We can be confident that God listens to our prayers and answers when we call on Him.  Sometimes, we think that God will not hear us because we have fallen short of Godly living.  But if you put your trust in the Lord, He will listen and forgives us.  He hears and answers, although His answers may not be what you expect.  (The Life Application Bible) Special Note: Do not speak out of anger.  Take time to think, lie down, be still, and righteously reflect on the situation.  Put your trust in God. Selah Sunday encourag...

We hope you are enjoying your Saturday.  For today's Simply Saturday, we are sharing bible scriptures that encourage us to love each other, to share and embrace God's unconditional, unending everlasting love. God’s Everlasting Love "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.  Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?  As it is written: “For Your sake, we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who lov...

I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that love will cover a multitude of sins. (Proverbs 10:12) (1 Peter 4:8) I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that God is love and He lives in me. (1 John 4:16) I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that there is no fear in love  and that perfect love drives out fear. (1 John 4:18) I am so thankful, so grateful and  so blessed  that love is patient, love is kind,  and it keeps no record of wrongdoings. (1 Corinthians 13:4-5)

For today's episode of Wonderful Word Wednesday, we are going to focus on Love. " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life ." Loved -  Strong's#25:  Greek word~ agapaō   (pronounced ag-ap-ah'-o); unconditionally love, love by choice and by an act of will.  This kind of love will never seek anything but the highest good for fellow mankind. Special note:   In John 3:16, God's love made manifest in an infinitely glorious manner.  God's love is not static or self-centered.  It reaches out and draws others in.  Here God sets the pattern of true love, the basis for all love relationships - when you love someone dearly, you are willing to give freely to the point of self-sacrifice.  (Spirit-Filled & Life Application Bible)

On today's episode of Trust in Him Tuesday, we are going to focus on Trusting God's Loving Discipline. "For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights."  (Proverbs 3:12) Special Note:   God doesn't correct us because He wants to punish us or make us feel ashamed.  But, because He loves us with His unconditional, unending, and unchanging love.  God's loving discipline enables us to learn the difference between right and wrong as well as being more intentional in doing so. Remember that God chastises those He loves.  Trust in Him to love you unconditionally, but not without discipline and correction.  It is part of our spiritual growth in Jesus Christ.  However, you must see God's loving discipline through your eyes of faith to become the best version of yourself and not as a form of punishment.   Heavenly Father, I thank you for correcting and disciplining me with love.  I pray that the eyes of my heart ...

On today's Masterpiece Monday, we will focus on loving someone despite the circumstances.     Love Your Enemies         “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." - (Matthew 5:43-44) I think one of the hardest things to overcome when you strive to become the best version of yourself and to continually grow in Godliness is to love your enemies.  To love or not to love should not be a matter of question but something we should do. Special note:   A major emphasis of Jesus' teaching is how to build and maintain the right relationships with God and others.  Love is not a matter of sentiment alone, but practical concern, blessing, prayer, and positive wishes for well-being extended to a friend, and an enemy alike.