Author: Bill

Mark 12:29-31 (ESV) Now one of the scribes had come up & heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul & with all your mind & with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” — The deceitfulness of this world, the cares of this world & the plans of this world must never overshadow the love of God & His plans. DECEITFULNESS is the use of deception, deceit, deceptiveness, fraud, cheating, cunning, duplicity, & lying! —Philippians 4:11-13Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, & I know how to abound. In any & every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty & hunger, abundance & need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.  & Deuteronomy 8:17-18 says: Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power & the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Our God has given within each of us the power to LOVE & this one thing is greater than all the wealth in this world! We would do well to focus more on LOVE & less on this world & its wealth! Remember it is only paper! Love Mel

Psalm 34:7-8 (ESV) The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, & delivers them. Oh, taste & see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, & whoever believes in Me will never thirst.— The Lord is the Bread of life, the food of the soul. We will find His blessings when we take refuge in Him! He delivers us, when we choose to believe in Him! We will never thirst again! Oh taste & see! Love Mel

Psalm 145:18 (NIV) The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. Psalm 46:1 (NIV)God is our refuge & strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. — He even tells us in, Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) I will strengthen you & help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Prov 15:8 (BSB) The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. John 4:24 (NIV) God is spirit, & His worshipers must worship in the Spirit & in truth.— Let’s all spend some time worshipping Him in spirit & truth! I believe it will build strength! Love Mel

Eccl 11:3 (KJV) If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth… — When the clouds are full, then according to laws of nature, which man cannot alter; the rain is irreversible, & should be expected & endured. —John 16:33 (KJV)These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.— Have you ever heard the saying when it rains it pours! The  enemy prowls around! —2 Cor 4:17 (ESV)For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. — This is where we must trust Him! Remember He promised to save us! Love Mel
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We actively empower the enemy when we believe his lies! We must never forget that he is the father of all lies, who goes about as an angel of light! Our God is the Father of truth! If we can learn to trust Him in all things we will overcome the liar! — Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong & courageous. Do not be frightened, & do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Prov 20:7 The righteous who walk in integrity— blessed are his children after him! 2 Tim 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power & love & self-control. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, & he will flee from you. — Submit to the Father of truth — Remember it is truth that sets us free! Love Mel