We say unkind things, and speak unkind words to and about others. But not often do we stop to think before we speak.

If unkind words left an awful taste in our mouth, I wonder how much of what we want to say, will be left unsaid.

What you speak is life and death. Be quick to listen and slow to speak.

Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) – death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

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

Have you listened to someone who kept talking, and you couldn’t get a word in edge-wise, and you wanted to say; “can I say something”?  That’s how most of us are when we are in the presents of God in prayer. We do all the talking, and don’t take the time to listen to what He has to say to us.

Whatever your concern, speak, then be quiet and listen to God. Let Him say something. You’d be surprised what God has to say to you.

Luke 11:28 (KJV) – but he said, yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

Proverbs 8:33-34 (KJV) – hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Did you know, our enemies are like sandpaper? They are rough for a reason. They make life uncomfortable for us. They don’t know it, but they are there to polish us to make us look good. The more they come at us, the stronger we become, the more polished we are, the more damage they do to themselves, and the less attractive they look.

The more we use sandpaper on something, the more that item becomes smooth and polished, and the sandpaper, is worn out and ugly. Without the sandpaper, we will never become polished, more stronger, more wiser and more useful to ourselves and others.

Enjoy your life while you’re being sanded, and don’t worry about the sandpaper. Know that the sandpaper is not happening to you, but for you.

Thank your heavenly Father for the sandpaper in your life, and trust that God is doing a good thing in you. God will honor your obedience to Him.

Genesis 50:20 (KJV) – but as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Whatever is blocking your view of your future is your mountain. Whether it be financially, relationship, self-esteem or health, if it’s causing stress, disbelief, and draining your peace, it’s your mountain.

If you have as much faith as a mustard seed, you can say to your mountain – move, and it will move because of your faith.

Your mountain cannot get any bigger than your faith, and your faith does not have to be the same size as your mountain.

Understand, faith can definitely grow, and is bigger than any mountain you face. You can move mountains. Believe and you will receive.

So tell your mountain – MOVE!

Matthew 17:20 (KV) – and Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

We can spend time around people who are like us, yet we truly don’t know them, because we don’t take the time to know them.

When we spend time with someone, talk and ask questions, we build a relationship. We begin to know more about them, and their character. Then we begin to have benefits that we didn’t have before.

Spend time with God, and get to know Him. He wants you to know him. Build a personal relationship with Him, and you will soon see, you will have access to things that you didn’t have before.

Psalm 103:2 (KJV) – bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

John 17:3 (KJV) – and this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Most of us believe we can save ourselves, but we can’t. The flesh can’t do anything good of itself. But, if we believe on the Lord, we will be save, as well as those in our household.

If you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. You are saved by the grace of God through faith.

Acts 16:31 (KJV). and they said, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Romans 10:9 (KJV) – that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Ephesians 2:8 (KJV) – for by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.

We allow others to stir us up, but we have to recognize that this is satan. Satan’s job is to divide us.

Be aware of the devices of satan, and know that his works are never good. Nothing satan offers if good.

Stay in God’s peace, read the word of God to know how to fight off satan and his devices.

II Corinthians 2:11 (KJV) – lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Philippians 4:7 (KJV) – and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

If we walk with wise men, we will become wise. If we walk with foolish men, we will become foolish.

You become who you spend time with.  The choice you make will either be priceless or costly. Choose wisely.

Proverbs 13:20 (KJV) – He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Laughter is good for the soul.

Laughter reduces stress and a negative attitude.  It increases optimism, a positive attitude, refreshes you and gives you more energy.

Laugh and laugh some more – everyday!!

Job: 8:21 (KJV) – till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.

Psalm 126: 2 (KJV) – then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

If you truly look at it, our faith is based on what we see, the wisdom of man, and what man says. Oh my, how disastrous!

Our faith should be in the power of God, and not ourselves, for God holds all power.

I Corinthians 2:5 (KJV) – that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

I Corinthians 4:20 (KJV) – for the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

II Corinthians 4:7 (KJV) – but we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Matthew 28:18 (KJV) – and Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.