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' And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them; I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil.  Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had spent in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun.' Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 (RSV) ' For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world.  And the world passes away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides for ever.' 1 John 2:16-17 (RSV) Through life and the pursuit of happiness there really is nothing to satisfy the hunger of the spirit like doing the Will of the Father. Hopefully, one does not wait until the end of it to consider what is important in life. Hopefully, one does not work just to satisfy the desires of the eyes or to bring the heart p...

'You set a table for me in the presence of my foes. You drench my head with oil. My cup is overflowing. Surely goodness and mercy will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.' Psalm 23:5-6 (EHV) Even though the enemy sets out to destroy me, God delivers me in spite of them. God delivers and God also prepares and provides. God prepa res the banquet and provides the table with the entire feast while my opponents watch on in jealous rage and powerless annoyance at the prosperity. God, You remembered everything.  The celebration is real. The table is lacking nothing as One of great wealth and abundance would provide. You own it all. You own everything and You love me! I couldn't be any happier. I am filled with Your fullness and Your favor is upon me. You demonstrate Your favor daily, as One would do who knew me before, in my filthy condition. After all, I was coming into Your presence from yet another battle; dir...

'Light, space, zest- that’s God! So, with him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing. When vandal hordes ride down ready to eat me alive, those bullies and toughs fall flat on their faces. When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool. I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate his beauty; I’ll study at his feet. That’s the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world, the perfect getaway, far from the buzz of traffic. God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God. Listen, God, I’m calling at the top of my lungs: “Be good to me! Answer me!” When my heart whispered, “Seek God,” my whole being replied “I’m seeking him!” Don’t hide from me now! You’ve always been right there for me; don’t turn your back on me now. Don’t t...

' Still the rebellious one arrives with all sorts of power, performing signs and fake miracles sanctioned by Satan;  he employs every manner of wicked deception to wile away those who are destined for eternal death because they reject the love of the truth that leads to salvation.  Because of this, God sends a deceptive influence over them so they will wander from the truth and believe the lie.  As a result, God will judge all of those who did not entrust themselves to the truth when it faced them but instead reveled in wickedness.' 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (VOICE) Would I believe a lie?  When the Truth faces me, then what? Face up to the truth? That's humbling. Continue to believe the lie? That's trusting in myself. How can I save myself? Shouldn't I just face up to the fact that I need a Savior? Couldn't I just face up to the truth that rebellion leads to a dead end street and too much time whiling away the hours in my sins, while there are so many good th...

'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.'  Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV) What has Jesus done for me? He saved my soul! Not just mine, but He has saved the entire world, and paid the sin debt, past, present and future. It is finished. He defeated death. He paid the price for us all. His work of redemption is complete and yet not all will call Him Lord or be His Bride. God is well pleased with His Son. God has given Jesus His Church, and He couldn't be happier with those whom He has called His own. He is mighty. He is in the midst of them all, rejoicing, quieting and exulting over those He loves with loud singing. Source: Biblegateway.com; Biblehub.com; google.com.

' My child, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for testing. Set your heart right and be steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of calamity. Cling to him and do not depart, so that your last days may be prosperous. Accept whatever befalls you, and in times of humiliation be patient. For gold is tested in the fire, and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation. Trust in him, and he will help you; make your ways straight, and hope in him. You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; do not stray, or else you may fall. You who fear the Lord, trust in him, and your reward will not be lost. You who fear the Lord, hope for good things, for lasting joy and mercy. Consider the generations of old and see: has anyone trusted in the Lord and been disappointed? Or has anyone persevered in the fear of the Lord  and been forsaken? Or has anyone called upon him and been neglected? For the Lord is compassionate and merciful; he forgives sins and saves in time of ...

' Simply be confident and allow the Spirit of Wisdom access to your heart, and he will reveal in that very moment what you are to say to them.”' Luke 12:12 (TPT) God needs us and our voice. His Gospel of Peace goes forth by our words. Words of Faith have power. Simply look at the void that is left in the world in the past when the Church stopped talking. In my weakness, I might prefer to remain silent. In this matter, Kingdom business, my silence will absolutely not protect the innocent. How can I even know what to speak?  How can I know what to say? How can I know when the time is right to say it? God knows. God reveals. When I speak, God speaks. To God be the Glory, forever and ever. God knows everything and all I need to do is to just trust Him. I should listen to the Spirit of Wisdom. I could start trusting Him today by allowing the Holy Spirit total access to my heart. Jesus said it, "I have come to set the earth on fire. And how I long for every heart to be...