Leaving a Mark

Let us consider the birth mark. It comes in many shapes, sizes and colorations. No two people have the same birth mark. This mark distinguishes us from others. It’s a mark that we carry for life.

But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. Psalm 4:3

God has set us apart for Himself, as mentioned in today’s Scripture reference. But what exactly has He set us apart from? I’m glad you asked. He has marked us distinctively apart from those who have rejected Him and His Son Jesus. But know that we’ve been marked and set apart for a purpose. That purpose is to show forth His glory here in this earth realm and continue leaving His mark wherever we go.

The good news is those who are set apart, the Lord hears us when we call upon Him for help, in praise and when we acknowledge His mighty greatness in worship. If you are set apart and striving to live a lifestyle of holiness, God is taking heed to your call!

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Looking In, Living Out

There comes a time when even we get tired of our own mess. It warrants a time of inward reflection and self inventory: anyone there today? But sometimes we need help seeing what we can’t see (or choose not to see).

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

Our God is omniscient which means He see’s ALL and knows ALL! He is able to see what is not seen to the natural eye or discerned by mere man. David knew about secret faults and so do we; those things about us that no one knows. No more should we settle for, “oh that’s just the way she is,” or “he can’t help himself, he’s been doing it since he was young.” When we seek the wisdom of God not only will we have the opportunity to be healed and delivered, but He will lead and direct us in the way that is right in His sight.

We must first look in to get things right, before we can live out what God has planned for us!

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Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something!

Have you ever had a problem that you were aware of but hoped it would just go away, just work itself out? But no matter how long you looked at it, it just remained.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12

News flash!!! Our problems aren’t going anywhere until we do what we’ve been instructed to do; fight the good fight of faith. No more are we to sit dormant and allow the enemy to pounce on us. On the contrary, we have eternal life living within us and dunamis power comes along with that! Exercise your God-given power against the enemy that rises against you in your circumstances and don’t just sit there, FIGHT!

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Give Credit Where Credit is Due

How many times have you slipped up and said “I did this,” or ‘I did that?” Sometimes it can be an innocent slip of the tongue and other times it can be exactly what the heart meant to verbalize.

Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”1 Corinthians 1:31

Everyone who has confessed Christ as Lord and Savior has been changed in some way or another. I’m sure we can all attest to the difference in our conversation, attitudes and our relationships. This change or transformation can only be attributed to the grace afforded us through Christ from our Father. The verses prior to this one tell us to compare where we were to where we are now. There are things we can do now that years ago we would have been afraid to do. This isn’t of our own doing, but ALL credit belongs to God.

God uses our shortcomings and turn them into strengths, not so we can be puffed up, but so it can show forth His grace and His mighty power.

Have you given God credit today for the great work He is doing in your life and in the lives of those around you?

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The Company We Keep

Throughout our lifetime we will befriend, associate and be in relationships with many people. But the wisdom in all of it is to know to whom you’re keeping company with. Is it someone who makes you a better person or is it someone who is leading you in a path of unrighteousness?

My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. Proverbs 1:10

Here Solomon is rendering great wisdom! I believe what trips us up is we’re not aware of whom we are and this causes us to follow anything that sounds and looks good. When our faith in God’s Word is stable and secure, our spiritual antennas are able to discern the good, the bad and the intended (what lies beneath and not spoken). As I often say, God has given each of us purpose and because we have purpose, the enemy will send people to cause us to loose hope, change our course and to disrupt our focus.

Know them that labor among you. Discern and evaluate the relationships you currently have. Time is of the essence and we do not want to waste anymore time getting done what God has called us to do.

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