Tag: peace

Beware of False Prophets

1 John 4:1 (NLT), ”Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.”

This verse is a reminder of the importance of knowing God for ourselves. Developing our relationship with Him allows us to better understand His heart and the desires He has for our individual lives and the world around us. When we have an intimate relationship with Him, it will keep us from being deceived by the many voices that attempt to speak into our lives, claiming to know the truth and have a prophecy from God. Jesus said my sheep know my voice, and the voice of strangers they do not obey (John 10:4-5). Everything we hear and do should be in line with God’s Word, our final authority.

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Knowing God for yourself, and living by His Holy Spirit, not by the voice of man, is what will bring peace and order to our lives. God is not the author of confusion, but of peace; love and faithfulness are shown in all He does (1 Corinthians 14:33; Psalm 89:14).

I pray the Lord will give us discernment to know His voice and recognize His truth as we surrender our lives to Him daily.

God Knows Your Desires

Psalm 37:1-4 NIV, “1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

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Don’t be discouraged by the wrong doing you see. Keep faithfully serving the Lord and doing good. You can put your complete trust in Him and know that He will protect you. As you delight yourself in the Lord, He delights in blessing you with the desires of your heart, nothing is too hard for Him. He knows what you need and when you need it, and He is never late. He cares about all the details of your life, so rest in His goodness today.

Gather In His Name

Matthew 18:20 NIV, For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

When we come together in Christ name, rather physically, virtually, or on the phone, (thank God for technology, especially during the pandemic) He promises to be in our midst. There is strength that comes from joining together in His name. We can pray together, share His Word together, and encourage one another as we persevere in our faith. The Christian lifestyle is not meant to be a solo journey, and it is a blessing to be part of a family of believers that we can walk side by side with. As Proverbs 27:17 tells us, iron sharpens iron.

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Right relationships are a vital part of our walk with the Lord. The Lord will send the right people into our lives when we ask. We can trust Him to guide us to relationships that will propel us forward in our faith in Jesus.

A New Heart

Teach me your way, Lord,     that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart,     that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord…

A New Heart

Two Sides

Proverbs 18:17, NIV, “In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.”

It can be easy to form an opinion when we hear one side of a story, but if there are two people involved, that means there are two stories involved. Therefore, we must be careful not to jump to conclusions. Even in our own lives, it is pretty easy to point fingers when we encounter conflicts, however, it pays to examine ourselves and see areas where we may have faults. This doesn’t mean the other person involved has no faults, it just means that in humility we realize that we, or those we love, may also have faults. Prayer is a huge help with this, the Holy Spirit will help us to see truth in every situation.

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Satan is the accuser, who is always trying to accuse and condemn us (Revelation 12:10); I’m thankful that God is merciful, and willing to hear our side of the story when we go to Him in prayer and repentance. We should strive to extend the same kindness to others whenever possible.

Small Joys Tag

Thank you Mrs. Holliman at God’s Love for tagging me! Your faithfulness to the Lord is an inspiration. Please visit Mrs. Holliman’s blog to experience the joy of God’s Love. 🌼

Rules and Regulations of this Tag 🤗🍁

  1. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
  2. List fifteen of your small joys.
  3. Nominate five other blogger friends who bring you joy

Fifteen Joys of Mine ⭐️❤️⭐️

1. Blogging and interacting with fellow bloggers

2. Reading good books

3. Eating delicious pizza and desserts

4. Learning and applying God’s Word to my life

5. A conversation with a good friend

6. Meeting new people

7. Helping others

8. Accomplishing goals

9. Taking walks

10. Spending time in prayer

11. God’s love in my life

12. The love of family and friends in my life

13. An enjoyable movie

14. Learning new things

15. Hearing testimonies of God’s faithfulness in the lives of others

Anyone of my followers who desire to participate in this tag, please feel free. I’d love to hear about your joys! 🥰

Guard Your Lips

Proverbs 13:3 NIV, “Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”

It’s crucial to be cautious with our words. The words we speak to others, and even the things we say about ourselves, can do good, or they can do harm. Words can build up or they can tear down. They can bring life or death (Proverbs 18:21). One of the best ways to “guard our lips” is to think before we speak. Thinking before we speak honors God and helps us to better love our neighbors. Also taking time to listen to others when they are speaking will help us to better understand how they feel.

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Luke 6:45 NIV says, “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

Filling our hearts with the wisdom and truth found in God’s Word will empower us to speak words that bring life to ourselves and others.