James 1:19-20 (KJV) Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 2 Cor 5:21 For He (God)hath made Him (Christ) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. James 3:17-18 The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, & easy to be intreated, full of mercy & good fruits, without partiality, & without hypocrisy. 2Peter 1:5-7 (NKJV)For this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness & in your godliness, brotherly kindness, & in yourbrotherly kindness, love.— Our pursuit of righteousness is to seek Him who knew no sin, pursue the gifts of the spirit, continually seek His wisdom, faith, virtue, self control, perseverance, kindness & love. No matter what DON’T EVER Give Up! Love Mel
Don’t Grow Weary in Well Doing
Gal 6:7 (ESV) Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Eph 6:8 Knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord. Psalm 126:5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Prov 4:23 (NIV) Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. —Sowing seeds! In this life we are given seeds to sow! Our Time, goodness, laughter, love, tears, a helping hand, a listening ear, & even a smile counts! Also mind your words & deeds it will go well with you! Of course they all have the opposite but if we reap what we sow, seems to me we need to try and stay focused on the positives! The Bible tells us that the greatest seed is love! He tells us to guard our hearts above ALL else! We reap more than we sow, because the principle is based on seed time & harvest. An ear of corn yields so many seeds for the next harvest! So keep those smiles coming they will bless you more than you know! Love Big & Laugh often! God tells us it is medicine for our souls! Love Mel
Thanks to my Uncle Mitch for getting me back on track!
“Don’t grow weary in well doing 🙏” I was just letting you know that I missed your devotionals!!!”
Thoughts Need to Be Managed
Rom 12:2 (ESV) Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable & perfect. —Renewing our minds! Our minds are like a field that has been planted with seed, without continual weeding the good crop will be overcome by the weeds. We are to plant our minds with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self-control.
If we are not continually weeding out the negative thoughts, the anger, pride, lies, immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness then they will choke out the good crop. We must take every thought captive to obey Christ. Remember God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power, love & a sound mind. Don’t become a victim of fear or evil, because our God is greater & He promised to never leave us or forsake us! Keep the faith & believe in the power of God! Renew your mind by remembering Gods truths in scripture and removing all bad thoughts until you fully trust God. Love Mel
