2 Tim 1:7 (KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, of love, & of a sound mind. John 14:27 (BSB) Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Phil 2:13 (ESV) For it is God who works in you, both to will & to work for His good pleasure. — A Sound Mind in Christ equips us to journey through every season, always knowing that God is with us! This is Gods gift to us to overcome fear in the face of adversity! Love Mel
Help Others in Time of Need and Fulfill the Law of Christ
Kindness!! Luke 10:25(NIV) On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 10:27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, & with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Levi 19:18 (ESV) You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. —Jesus tells us to be like the Good Samaritan, helping others in times of need! We must not be like the Priest and Levite who ignored their neighbor. As the old saying goes you catch more with honey! Be Sweet! Love Mel
Encouraging reminders!
Some things to remember!
1. If you ever feel lost! —Psalm 119:105 ( ESV) His word is a lamp to my feet & a light to my path.
2. If you ever feel alone! — John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
3. If you are in a storm! — Psalm 107:29 He made the storm be still, & the waves of the sea were hushed.
4. If you need a safe place! — Prov 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it & is safe.
5. 2 Tim 1:7 Fearful! — For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power, love & a sound mind.
6. Looking for Love! Zef 3:17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing. Love Mel
Do Not Give Up! He Will Help You Make it Home
Homeless, lost, scared, all alone! Please Remember!
—Phil 3:20 (ESV)Our citizenship is in heaven, & from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Col 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh & the desires of the eyes & pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. The world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides FOREVER. Hebr 13:5 … For He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” — He will never ever leave us or forsake us! He is with us thru it all! — Gal 6:9 Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will REAP, if we do not give up. Job 23:10 He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold. Love Mel
Take The Lord at His Word
Luke 1:8-13 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. & the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. & there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, & your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, & you shall call his name John. John 1:18-20 Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, & I was sent to speak to you & to bring you this good news. & behold, you will be silent & unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.— When God speaks; we must believe; God speaks only truth, & we must believe Him. What if we lost our ability to speak every time we doubted, questioned or ignored God? Not very many people would be talking so much! We must remember God loves us so much that He GAVE His only Son that we might have life! If you are in a place that causes you to doubt God, remember the Mark 9:24… “Lord, I believe;help my unbelief!” Love Mel
