Col 3:14 (ESV)Above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 1Cor 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love. Rom 12:9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 1John 4:16 We have come to know & to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, & whoever abides in love abides in God, & God abides in him.— God loves us! He wants us to love in return, but it must be genuine! We must literally put on love, & we will know it by the unity that surrounds us! It’s all in the fruit! — John 15:4 Abide in me, & I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. — So always check the fruit! Fruit looks good, smells good & tastes good! We can have all this when we allow Him to abide in us! Love Mel
Letting Christ Live Through Us is How We Avoid Sin
Gal 2:20 (KJV)I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: & the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, & gave himself for me. Rom 6:6-7 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For He that is dead is freed from sin. Eph 4:22-23 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; & be renewed in the spirit of your mind. — Living by the Faith of Christ, we will serve the spirit of righteousness instead of sin! This means we must die to sin, which is really hard for a sinner! Therefore, we must let Christ live thru us, it is the only way! Our hope must be in Him & Him alone! Love Mel
God’s Spirit Guides and Protects the Believer
1 John 5:18 We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, & the evil one cannot touch them. — God protects us! —Acts 16:7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. — Sometimes God stops us! But He always protects us! —Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart & lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, & He will make your paths straight. — Trust Him! — Psalm 143:9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I come to You for protection. — We must come to Him! He is so gracious, He waits for us to come! And He is waiting with His arms wide open! Real Love!! Love Mel
Become Like a Little Child to Enter the Kingdom
Mark 10:13-16 (ESV) They were bringing children to Him that He might touch them, & the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, He was indignant & said to them, “Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” & He took them in His arms & blessed them, laying His hands on them. Eph 5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. — Being like a little child! How fast we grow up, just wanting to do adult things, when Christ is all the while trying to get us to do the opposite! A child is so filled with joy & excitement, & adults do everything they can to numb the mind. We are so filled with worry, guilt, jealousy, envy, bitterness, unforgivness, lack of trust, doubt, unbelief etc! Satan is working overtime to side track us, when all we need to do is become like a little child! And we inherit everything! Just Believe God & trust He knows best! Remember He is the Creator! Love Mel
Traditional Quote in my words, “Don’t sweat the small stuff, & by the way it’s all small stuff!”
Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and Thanksgiving
3 John 1:4 (KJV)I have no greater joy than to hear that My children walk in truth. — When we follow after truth & righteousness it brings joy to our Father! — 1 Tim 2:1-3 (ESV)First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, & thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings & all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful & quiet life, godly & dignified in every way. This is good, & it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior. — God wants us to lead a peaceful life! He wants us prayerfully pursuing this peace for all! — Hebr 13:16 Do not neglect to do good & to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. — He wants us to do that which is good & share! — Rom 12:13 (NIV) Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. & Practice hospitality. — All these things are easy to do & they are all pleasing to God! Love Mel
