Learning to pause before our actions is hard to do in some instances, but it is possible.

Pausing allows us to think before we make a decision, before we act. Time to think about being obedient to God.

Getting into something in secret, and of the flesh is a red flag within itself and has everything that says, do not do it. Not to mention, the consequences of the flesh is guaranteed and costly. Practicing to obey God and leaving the consequences to Him; is hard, but far more rewarding.

Ecclesiastes 12:14 (KJV) – for God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Romans 6:23 (KJV) – for the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) – but without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

James 1:19-20 (KJV) – wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Most often, we live our lives based on what we see and what we hear. Our first reaction to what we have seen or heard is of the flesh. Very seldom, do we react on faith first. After we have tormented ourselves, we stop and realize, to walk by faith, to believe and trust God regardless of what we have see, and what we have heard.

Not “everything” we see or hear is what it seems. Most of us have heard; “if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, sounds like a duck . . it’s a duck”. Again, everything is not always what it seems. If it looks like a duck, it might not be a duck.

We are quick to assume, quick to speak, quick to anger, and slow to listen. When we should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. We argue over issues with the hope that man can and will open our eyes to the truth. That’s where we fail. God knows all, God sees all. Therefore, we are to trust God to open our eyes to the truth.

We are not to walk in the flesh, but in the Spirit. We are to walk by faith. Well, how do we do that? By trusting God for what we see and hear. See everything as coming from God, not man. Man will fail you. We can’t trust ourselves, we fail ourselves.

When we walk in the Spirit and walk by faith, we are trusting God, not ourselves, and not man. Trust God by walking by faith, not what we see, and let God open our eyes to the truth.

James 1:19 (KJV) – wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath

II Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) – for we walk by faith, not by sight

God did not intend for us to live on an island, to be to ourselves. We are not gifted to keep our gifts to ourselves. We are here for one another, just like God is for all, and in all.

People all over the world are in need of prayer for one reason or another. Let’s take a moment and pray for our loved ones, those we know, and those we do not personally know, that are in need. Let’s pray for those who have been affected by the tsunami in Indonesia. Pray for strength to those who are saving lives, for those who are fighting for their lives, and for those who are hoping to find lost loved ones. Pray for those who are suffering, who can’t find a way. Use your gift of prayer, for prayer changes things. Pray . . . Pray . . . Pray.

This is our world, we need our prayers. If we don’t, then who?

John 15:7 (KJV) – if ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Ephesians 4:5 (KJV) – one Lord, one faith, one baptism.

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When someone gives us something, most often, we say thank you, which is a gesture of appreciation.

This is a time to give thanks for the birth of Jesus, who our Father, gave His only Son for us so that we may live. Jesus gave his life for you, and for me. No greater gift is there than this.

As you give to, and receive from others this holiday season, remember to give thanks to our Father, as everything is from God.

James 1:17 (KJV) – Every good gift and every prefect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours!

We all know someone who talks indirectly. They don’t say what they truly want to say, or comfortable with the others reaction, therefore you have to read between the lines.

Could this be a lack of confidence which brings on fear? Afraid of not hearing what they want to hear.

Say what needs to be said, say it with confidence, and don’t be afraid to be wrong. You will learn sooner or later. We all dont know it all.

Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

Proverbs 29:19 (KJV) – confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken foots, and a foot out of joint.

LIVE! LIVE! AND LIVE!

It’s time for you to live life to the fullest! Live your best life now and on purpose! Do it now — not later.

Pull out your bucket list — if you don’t have one, make one! Write down those things that you have been wanting to do, places you’ve been wanting to go. Write down those things you know will bring you joy! People who have inspired you to do something positive, write it down.

Most importantly, pray on your list, and ask God, in Jesus name, to let you move forward in your life to do those things.

God wants us to live a life of abundance! God wants us to have joy in our lives!

Be determined to live your best blessed life and live it on purpose, with purpose!

John 10:10 (KJV) – the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly

John 16:24 (KJV) – hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Satan will test you every time he knows that God is getting ready to bless you. Pass the test by fighting satan with the word of God.

Every test has a reward — if you pass it.

Proverbs 11:18 (KJV) – the wicked worketh a deceitful work; but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

When you do nice things, who are you trying to please? When you help someone or give to someone, are you trying to please God or man?

Doing nice things to make yourself look good or even feel good, in the sight of man, is short-lived. When you do things for man’s approval and praise, that’s all you get — man’s approval and man’s praise. Nothing else. Nothing from God. You have received all the reward you are going to get from that situation. Approval from man — man’s reward.

When you do nice things in secret, they are done in the sight of God. Therefore, you receive His rewards, His blessings.

Which will you choose when you think of doing something nice for someone. Will you shout it from the rooftop for the attention of man, or will you take it to our Father in secret and let Him bless you?

Will you be a man pleaser, or pleasing to God?

Matthew 6:1-2 (KJV) – take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doesn’t thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.

A flower is a beautiful demonstration of our lives. While the flower is on the vine, it’s being nurtured. It’s alive, and it’s beautiful! Once it’s plucked, it is separated from its lifeline and at that moment begins to die. It doesn’t look like it’s dying, but it is. It has nothing else to draw from. Hour by hour it’s slowing losing its strength, its form, its texture.

The same goes for our lives. When we live with Christ in our lives, we are strong, we are nurtured, we are alive, we are conquerors, we have power! We have life, because He is our vine.

When we try to live our lives without Christ, we are drawing from ourselves, and we believe we know better than God. We depend on ourselves, but we are weak in the flesh. We try to do things in our own strength, because we think, we got this, but we don’t. According to the word, the body is dead because of sin.

We don’t — got this, God does. Take “you”off the throne of your heart, and let God have His place. Let God reign on the throne of your heart.

John 15:5 (KJV) – I am the vine, ye are the branches; He that abideth in me, and I in Him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing.

Romans 8:10 (KJV) – and if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.