Have you ever read the Bible and after you put it down, you could not remember what you just read? Here is a great way to read the Bible, remember what you read, and apply it to your life. It's a method called life journaling or S.O.A.P. - Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. Also, here is a free Bible reading plan for the entire year: www.oneyearbibleonline.com
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If he only knew whose neck he wrapped his little arms around, the fancy hotels, the gourmet meals, and the luxurious lifestyle I enjoyed. There was such a vast difference between us. He had no money, no food, and no education, only the clothes on his back and a place to live; if you can call it that. But in that moment, none of it mattered. It was as if time stood still. As he clung to my back, I raced upon the grassy field, galloping like a horse. That night, he and I soared through the warm, humid air of Cambodia. Then it happened. He began to giggle. Suddenly, it was as if he and I could understand each other completely. In that moment, nothing else mattered. His lack of money, food, and shelter, were the furthest things from our minds. It was a glimpse of heaven, for both of us. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14 NIV)
Have you ever tried to learn another language? Maybe English is your second language. I tried to learn Tagalog (Filipino) but it was so difficult. Think about how easy it is to speak your native language?
John 8:44 (NIV) “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
Satan’s native language is lying. He has no accent, he does not struggle, and he is fluent in lying. That is why he is so good at it.
What lie is Satan trying to convince you of right now? Leave your spouse? Live for your career? Or Live for self?
Satan wants you to believe a lie. He wants you to live for yourself. However, you and I need to live for Christ. Philippians 1:21(NIV) “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
Stop believing the lies and start living for Christ today!
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As a kid do you remember wanting to be somebody famous? A pop star, actor, or maybe even the president? Sometimes it is more fun pretending to be someone you are not.
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like." (James 1:22-24)
Do you just listen to the Word and leave it at that or do you do what it says? God's Word is like a mirror, it reveals not conceals. We must look intently into the mirror of God's Word. 1. Study it. 2. Obey it. 3. Be blessed by doing it.
Will you be real with yourself and God? Will you ask the person in the mirror to make a change? We need to stop pretending to be someone else and be real.
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"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us a a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" (Ephesians 5:1-2).
Do you look like your Heavenly Father? Do you walk, talk, and act like Him? As a child of God, you are called to imitate your "Father." Even when you do not look like your "Father," He will never stop loving you!
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How does that motivate you to want to live more like your Heavenly Father?
I am blessed to have a beautiful wife and two boys. I spent 10 years of my life working as a mortician. Dealing with greiving families gave me a heart for people. I am passionate about Jesus Christ, my family, my church, and helping others.
