Prov 14:30 (ESV) A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. Rom 13:13 Let us walk properly as in the daytime, …….. not in quarreling & jealousy. Acts 7:9 The patriarchs (brothers), jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him. Prov 23:17 Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. — The Bible tells us that Jealousy & Envy turned the hearts of Joseph’s brothers to the point that they wanted to kill him, but settled for selling him into slavery! How sad is that! But God uses Joseph thru it all. Joseph rose to second in command of Egypt & saved Egypt & his own family including his brothers. — Gen 45:4-5 Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” & they came near. & he said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. & now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. — When you find yourself in difficult situations, it is critical you turn your issues over to Him & Him only. This will always be your winning hand! Never look at the situation! Joseph was in prison for 13 years, & yet he trusted that God was with him thru it all! Never underestimate the power of God. When in doubt, PRAY! Love Mel
Fear Not!!
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Phil 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. & the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts & your minds in Christ Jesus. — In need of PEACE in this crazy world, look no further because the PEACE of God surpasses ALL understanding. We must guard our hearts & minds! —Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, & He answered me & delivered me from ALL my FEARS. Love Mel
Quote, by CS Lewis, “The more we let God take over the more we become who we were created to be!”
Forgiveness
Daily Devo that has been off line for awhile! Hope all are well. —Eph 4:32 (ESV) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Matt 6:14-15For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. Peter 3:8-9 Finally, all of you, be like-minded & sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted & humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. — KINDNESS the quality of being gentle, caring, helpful, selflessness, & empathetic. Kindness can transform our life when we place greater emphasis on what we can do for others. Real Kindness is the way we emulate our Creator. A kind person realizes that each person encountered is a child of God! To be kind with a heart of forgiveness opens the doors for God to bless us! BE KIND. Love Mel
Ask and Believe
Matt 7:7 (NIV) “Ask & it will be given to you; seek & you will find; knock & the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; & to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, & it will be yours. Prov 8:17 I love those who love me, & those who seek me early shall find me. —Ask in prayer, believe that you will receive & it will be. Seek Him early & you will find Him. When one door closes always look for the open door & knock! Don’t forget to Ask, Seek & Knock He is waiting. Love Mel
It’s All About Hope!
Rom 15:4 (ESV)Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance & through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have HOPE. Rom 8:24-25 For in this HOPE we WERE SAVED. Now HOPE that is seen is not HOPE. For who HOPEs for what he sees? But if we HOPE for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Lam 3:24 The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will HOPE in Him. Psalm 33:22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we HOPE in YOU.Rom 5:2 Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, & we rejoice in HOPE of the glory of God —Where is HOPE to be found? God says “I AM with you always!” This is the place & the who that is the only solid foundation for HOPE!
HOPE – Helping Others Plan for Eternity! Spread this kind of HOPE. Love Mel
