Why is it we go about our lives trying to make God work around our schedule, our life, more or less, our rules? We believe our way is the right way. When we do so, His word says, we are fools. And we wonder why our lives are the way they are.

Proverbs 12:15 (KJV) – the way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

We go to our jobs to do our work, and expect to get paid for what we do. If we go above and beyond, we expect to be noticed and recognized for it. And when it’s time for the performance review, we expect to get an increase in pay because we believe all those things we did are worthy of an increase.

We think, the things we did wrong, the mistakes we made, are nothing compared to the things we did right. We believe, going above and beyond, and everything we did right, out-weigh the things we did wrong. Therefore, we feel those things that we did wrong do not need to be discussed. But, during the performance review, the things we did wrong and the things we did right are both reviewed. And based on our total performance, everything we have done, both right and wrong, is what we will receive.

The same is with our Heavenly Father. We shall be judged by God when it’s time for us to meet Him in glory. All that we have done, good and bad, we will be rewarded for.

Whatever you do, do it for God, not man, and God will reward you. Remember, any wrong you do, you will receive for the wrong you have done. Therefore, cling to those things that are good, and watch the increase you receive based on your performance!

Psalm 125:4 (KJV) – do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

Matthew 16:27 (KJV) – for the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Colossians 3:23-25 (KJV) – and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Romans 12:9 (KJV) – let love be without dissimulation, abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

There are those of us who go through life trying to go it alone. We don’t want to tell anyone what we’re going through, so we try to be strong for ourselves. God didn’t make us to live on an island of our own, nor make us to live this life on our own.

God is your help, not you. Stop depending on you, read his word and let Him guide your life.

God is our strength. God is our help. God is who gives us the strength to live this life.

Psalm 119:105 (KJV) – thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Habakkuk 3:19 (KJV) – the Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine hit places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

Ephesians 3:16 (KJV) – that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.

Philippians 4:13 (KJV) – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

People act like lying is optional, when it should never be. Some say, there’s nothing wrong with telling a little white lie. Have you ever seen the color of a lie?! I understand the saying, a little white lie is supposed to be something small, to the flesh of no significant value. But, all lies have value, which are consequences, and we shouldn’t do it.

Lying speaks LOUD, especially after you’ve been caught telling it, whether now or later.

When we lie, especially around our little ones, we are telling them, it’s okay to lie. We are telling them, you have an option to lie. But, when they lie to you — it’s not okay. We of fickle mind, make up your mind to know that lying is lying, and it’s not okay to do it.

If God is your personal Lord, and your personal savior, know that He will get you out of every circumstance, and the truth should always be told. I don’t recall in His word that it say, it’s okay to tell a lie (whether little or big, white or black) to get you out of any type of trouble.

Let the truth set you free!

Psalm 119:30 (KJV) – I have chosen the way of truth: they judgements have I laid before me.

Proverbs 12:19 (KJV) – the lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

John 8:32 (KJV) – and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Are you a giver or a taker? Are you in the line of always wanting to give? Or are you in the line of always wanting to take?

Some give because their heart is compelled to help someone in need. Some take, because they feel as though life owes them.

It is always better to give, then to receive. Your rewards are great to those that give. To those that are always taking, sooner or later, it will be taken from you. It may not be in the same form, but God’s word promises, we will reap what you have sown. Whether good or bad, it’s a guarantee.

Luke 6:38 (KJV) – give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Galatians 6:7 (KJV) – be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

25:23 (KJV) – his lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Did you know the Holy Spirit is your comforter, and your teacher, and reminds you whatever He told, so you do not forget his word? Did you know? He lives in you . . . forever. You can’t escape him! That’s a good thing!

John 14:26-17 (KJV) – and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever. Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.