• God equips you with strength and wisdom to face the battles of life.

    Share this with someone who needs encouragement to face life's battles with God's strength.

    #Psalm1441 #TheLordIsMyRock #StrengthInGod #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #GodIsMyStrength #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianEncouragement #BibleInspiration #LordsbookDailys
    โš”๏ธ God equips you with strength and wisdom to face the battles of life. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Share this with someone who needs encouragement to face life's battles with God's strength. #Psalm1441 #TheLordIsMyRock #StrengthInGod #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #GodIsMyStrength #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianEncouragement #BibleInspiration #LordsbookDailys
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  • BE STILL. TRUST GOD. BE FAITHFUL WITH WHAT HE HAS GIVEN YOU.

    โ€œBe still, and know that I am God.โ€ โ€” Psalm 46:10 (ESV)

    Sometimes, we become so focused on the blessings we are waiting for that we forget to thank God for the blessings already in our hands. We pray for the next open door while overlooking the provision, opportunities, and lessons God has given us today.

    But faith is not just about waiting for God to do something new. Itโ€™s also about being faithful with what He has already entrusted to us.

    LEARN TO TRUST HIS TIMING.

    Not every season is meant for rushing forward. Some seasons are for prayer, preparation, spiritual growth, discernment, and learning to depend more fully on Jesus Christ.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven.

    We must learn to appreciate where God has us today while trusting Him with where He is leading us tomorrow.

    GRATITUDE BEFORE GREATER RESPONSIBILITY.

    Before asking God for more, let us faithfully steward what we have already received.

    Before becoming anxious about what has not happened, let us thank Him for what He has provided.

    Before seeking every answer from people, let us seek the Lord through prayer and His Word.

    Colossians 3:17 reminds us to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

    A GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT PATIENCE AND RESPECT.

    We all have responsibilities, commitments, and seasons that require our time, prayer, and discernment. We cannot always respond to every request immediately, and a delayed response does not automatically mean a lack of love, concern, or willingness to serve.

    We must learn to extend grace to one another, respect one anotherโ€™s responsibilities, and avoid placing unnecessary pressure on others.

    Even in ministry, we need wisdom to recognize what God is asking us to do now, what requires preparation, and what must be entrusted to Him in prayer.

    We are called to serve faithfully, not to carry the burden of being everyoneโ€™s source of provision.

    TO EVERY PASTOR, MINISTRY LEADER, AND SERVANT OF CHRIST:

    If God has placed a vision in your heart, continue seeking Him for wisdom, direction, provision, and discernment.

    Pray over the vision. Study His Word. Remain faithful in the responsibilities already entrusted to you. Seek godly counsel, and allow the Lord to direct your steps.

    Remember: God is the source. Jesus is the center. We are His servants.

    No individual is the ultimate source of your calling, provision, or direction. God can use people to encourage, support, and strengthen one another, but our dependence must ultimately remain on Him.

    At Grace Sent Ministries, our desire is to point people toward Jesus Christ, encourage biblical discipleship, and serve according to His willโ€”not to make people dependent on us.

    We must be willing to follow Godโ€™s leading, even when His timing differs from our expectations.

    SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER

    Psalm 46:10 โ€” Be still and know that He is God.

    Matthew 6:33 โ€” Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

    Proverbs 3:5โ€“6 โ€” Trust in the Lord with all your heart and acknowledge Him in all your ways.

    Galatians 6:9 โ€” Do not grow weary in doing good.

    Philippians 4:11โ€“13 โ€” Learn contentment in every circumstance through Christ who strengthens us.

    A PRAYER FOR MINISTRIES AND GOD-GIVEN VISIONS

    Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, guide every pastor, ministry leader, evangelist, and servant who is seeking to fulfill Your will.

    Give us wisdom to discern Your direction, patience to trust Your timing, humility to receive correction, and grateful hearts that recognize Your daily provision.

    Lord, establish the work that aligns with Your will. Open the doors You desire to open, close those that should remain closed, and teach us to remain faithful while we wait.

    Provide for ministries according to Your purposes. Unite Your people in truth and love, strengthen those who are weary, and keep our hearts free from pride, impatience, comparison, and unnecessary pressure.

    Teach us to respect one anotherโ€™s responsibilities and to serve without losing sight of the responsibilities You have already entrusted to us.

    May every vision bring glory to Jesus Christโ€”not to human recognition or personal ambition. Let the Gospel be proclaimed, disciples be made, and Your truth be shared in love.

    Help us remember that we are responsible for obedience, but the results belong to You.

    In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

    A FINAL REMINDER FROM GRACE SENT

    We do not have to rush ahead of God to prove our faithfulness.

    We do not have to meet every expectation placed upon us to demonstrate our love.

    We do not have to become someoneโ€™s source when God alone is the ultimate source.

    Our calling is to love God, love others, walk in obedience to His Word, serve faithfully, and trust Him with the outcome.

    Be thankful for todayโ€™s blessings. Be faithful with todayโ€™s responsibilities. Be patient in todayโ€™s season. And keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

    One day at a time. One act of obedience at a time. One Gospel. One mission.

    REACH. DISCIPLE. EQUIP. SEND.

    Grace Sent | Pointing People to Jesus

    #GraceSent #TrustGodsTiming #JesusChrist #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianEncouragement #FaithAndObedience #ChristianMinistry #Prayer #Discipleship #GloryToGod

    A Scripture note: Psalm 46:10, Matthew 6:33, and Proverbs 3:5โ€“6 support the central message of trusting God and seeking Him first. The statements about boundaries and ministry responsibilities are practical applications of Christian wisdom, rather than direct quotations or commands from those passages.

    May this message encourage ministry leaders while communicating your boundaries with grace, humility, and truth.
    BE STILL. TRUST GOD. BE FAITHFUL WITH WHAT HE HAS GIVEN YOU. โ€œBe still, and know that I am God.โ€ โ€” Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Sometimes, we become so focused on the blessings we are waiting for that we forget to thank God for the blessings already in our hands. We pray for the next open door while overlooking the provision, opportunities, and lessons God has given us today. But faith is not just about waiting for God to do something new. Itโ€™s also about being faithful with what He has already entrusted to us. ๐Ÿ™ LEARN TO TRUST HIS TIMING. Not every season is meant for rushing forward. Some seasons are for prayer, preparation, spiritual growth, discernment, and learning to depend more fully on Jesus Christ. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. We must learn to appreciate where God has us today while trusting Him with where He is leading us tomorrow. ๐ŸŒฟ GRATITUDE BEFORE GREATER RESPONSIBILITY. Before asking God for more, let us faithfully steward what we have already received. Before becoming anxious about what has not happened, let us thank Him for what He has provided. Before seeking every answer from people, let us seek the Lord through prayer and His Word. Colossians 3:17 reminds us to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ๐Ÿ’› A GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT PATIENCE AND RESPECT. We all have responsibilities, commitments, and seasons that require our time, prayer, and discernment. We cannot always respond to every request immediately, and a delayed response does not automatically mean a lack of love, concern, or willingness to serve. We must learn to extend grace to one another, respect one anotherโ€™s responsibilities, and avoid placing unnecessary pressure on others. Even in ministry, we need wisdom to recognize what God is asking us to do now, what requires preparation, and what must be entrusted to Him in prayer. We are called to serve faithfully, not to carry the burden of being everyoneโ€™s source of provision. ๐Ÿ™ TO EVERY PASTOR, MINISTRY LEADER, AND SERVANT OF CHRIST: If God has placed a vision in your heart, continue seeking Him for wisdom, direction, provision, and discernment. Pray over the vision. Study His Word. Remain faithful in the responsibilities already entrusted to you. Seek godly counsel, and allow the Lord to direct your steps. Remember: God is the source. Jesus is the center. We are His servants. No individual is the ultimate source of your calling, provision, or direction. God can use people to encourage, support, and strengthen one another, but our dependence must ultimately remain on Him. At Grace Sent Ministries, our desire is to point people toward Jesus Christ, encourage biblical discipleship, and serve according to His willโ€”not to make people dependent on us. We must be willing to follow Godโ€™s leading, even when His timing differs from our expectations. ๐Ÿ“– SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER โœ๏ธ Psalm 46:10 โ€” Be still and know that He is God. โœ๏ธ Matthew 6:33 โ€” Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. โœ๏ธ Proverbs 3:5โ€“6 โ€” Trust in the Lord with all your heart and acknowledge Him in all your ways. โœ๏ธ Galatians 6:9 โ€” Do not grow weary in doing good. โœ๏ธ Philippians 4:11โ€“13 โ€” Learn contentment in every circumstance through Christ who strengthens us. ๐Ÿ™ A PRAYER FOR MINISTRIES AND GOD-GIVEN VISIONS Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, guide every pastor, ministry leader, evangelist, and servant who is seeking to fulfill Your will. Give us wisdom to discern Your direction, patience to trust Your timing, humility to receive correction, and grateful hearts that recognize Your daily provision. Lord, establish the work that aligns with Your will. Open the doors You desire to open, close those that should remain closed, and teach us to remain faithful while we wait. Provide for ministries according to Your purposes. Unite Your people in truth and love, strengthen those who are weary, and keep our hearts free from pride, impatience, comparison, and unnecessary pressure. Teach us to respect one anotherโ€™s responsibilities and to serve without losing sight of the responsibilities You have already entrusted to us. May every vision bring glory to Jesus Christโ€”not to human recognition or personal ambition. Let the Gospel be proclaimed, disciples be made, and Your truth be shared in love. Help us remember that we are responsible for obedience, but the results belong to You. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen. ๐Ÿ™ โค๏ธ A FINAL REMINDER FROM GRACE SENT We do not have to rush ahead of God to prove our faithfulness. We do not have to meet every expectation placed upon us to demonstrate our love. We do not have to become someoneโ€™s source when God alone is the ultimate source. Our calling is to love God, love others, walk in obedience to His Word, serve faithfully, and trust Him with the outcome. Be thankful for todayโ€™s blessings. Be faithful with todayโ€™s responsibilities. Be patient in todayโ€™s season. And keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. One day at a time. One act of obedience at a time. One Gospel. One mission. REACH. DISCIPLE. EQUIP. SEND. โœ๏ธ Grace Sent | Pointing People to Jesus #GraceSent #TrustGodsTiming #JesusChrist #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianEncouragement #FaithAndObedience #ChristianMinistry #Prayer #Discipleship #GloryToGod A Scripture note: Psalm 46:10, Matthew 6:33, and Proverbs 3:5โ€“6 support the central message of trusting God and seeking Him first. The statements about boundaries and ministry responsibilities are practical applications of Christian wisdom, rather than direct quotations or commands from those passages. May this message encourage ministry leaders while communicating your boundaries with grace, humility, and truth. โค๏ธโœ๏ธ
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  • Good evening, brethren.

    1. Evening devotion for today.

    ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST*
    (COCIN DEVOTIONAL)

    *DATE:*
    TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER, 2026.

    *SUB-THEME* :
    BENEFITS OF GRACE.

    *TOPIC:*
    FORGIVENESS.

    *TEXTS:*
    EPHESIANS 1:7-10, COLOSSIANS 1:13-14.

    *EPHESIANS 1:7-10* .
    7. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of Godโ€™s grace
    8. that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
    9. He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
    10. to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillmentโ€”to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

    *COLOSSIANS 1:13-14* .
    13. For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves,
    14. in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

    *TOPIC:*
    FORGIVENESS.

    *THE MESSAGE* :
    Forgiveness is an intentional decision to release anger and the desire for revenge. The fall of man did not only make him guilty of sin but placed him under the domain of darkness and condemnation. Sin erected a barrier between man and God. However, Christ, the Lamb of God, died as an atoning sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin. Just as God rescued His people from slavery in Egypt (Ex. 6:6), so He now delivered us from the domain of darkness and condemnation (Acts 26:18). "Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven... whose sin the Lord does not count against him" (Ps. 32:1-2). Those that are forgiven are now united in Christ. They now love as Christ loves without holding any grudge against anyone. Is your sin forgiven? Then, do not return to it again.

    *REFLECTION:*
    Cherish forgiveness.

    *PRAYER:*
    I thank You, Lord, for forgiving my sins. Amen.

    *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:*
    TITUS 2:11.
    For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

    *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:*
    MARK 8-1 0.

    ED.ii. THE SCARLET CORD

    "This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother, your brothers and all your family into your house." - Joshua 2:17-18

    Rahab was a prostitute and lived in Jericho. Joshua was on his way to take the city, just as God had commanded him. Joshua sent two spies to the city of Jericho to explore it. The king of Jericho heard about this and sent men to search for these two spies. Rahab took the spies into her house, not to sleep with them, but because she feared the God of Israel. She hid them on the roof.

    The two spies made an oath to Rahab. They told her to hang the red cord from the window. It was the same cord she had used to let the spies down the wall to so they could flee. The red cord was the sign that she lived in that house and that would secure her and her family's life. Although she was a prostitute, she did exactly what the men told her because she believed in the God of these spies.

    A small act with major consequences

    It was not just a rope, no it was a scarlet cord. Not blue, yellow or brown, but a red cord. We see obedience to God in the small things. 'To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams' (1 Samuel 15:22).

    Rahab might have thought: why should this cord be red? Many people today think: why do you necessarily have to accept Jesus to be saved? Do not forget that this small act by Rahab would have major consequences. Her life and that of her family were at stake. Rahab did not understand the important symbolic meaning of the red cord. Yet she did what she was told.

    The red cord stands for the shed blood of Jesus. And just as trusting the red cord became Rahab's salvation, so is faith in the shed blood of Jesus our salvation.


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    2. Evening Prayer for today.

    EP.i. Evening Prayer

    So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom. โค Psalm 90:12

    Prayer makes a godly man, and puts within him the mind of Christ, the mind of humility, of self-surrender, of service, of pity, and of prayer. โค E.M. Bounds

    Evening has come again, O God, and we gather back at Your feet. Youโ€™ve kept us safe through the day and given us many blessings. Weโ€™re grateful to You for all of them. Help us hold onto every good thing thatโ€™s come to us todayโ€”the good thoughts that have warmed our hearts, the gentle impressions from our friends, and all thatโ€™s come to us through books or nature. Teach us to value our days so that we may gain wisdom from the experiences we go through. We want to grow wiser with each passing day. So we ask You to teach us everything we need to learn from this day before it ends.

    We remember our friends tonight. Some of them may be anxious or struggling with temptation. We pray that they will experience the holy things of life. We may not be able to help them much, but we can pray for them, and You can reach down and help them in true, wise, and holy ways. We place all our dear ones in Your care, trusting You to do what is best. Lead them on paths of Your choosing.

    We also lift up the world before You. Itโ€™s lost in sin. Above us is the heavenly city, but all around us is darkness, with dangers ready to harm and destroy us. We pray tonight for the lost, asking You to have mercy on them and save them. Show us where they are and send us out to find them, so that we may carry Your blessing to them in Your name. Bless us as we go to sleep, and give us Your protection and Fatherly blessing. We ask all this through Jesus Christ. Amen.

    https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/09/evening

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    Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER, 2026. *SUB-THEME* : BENEFITS OF GRACE. *TOPIC:* FORGIVENESS. *TEXTS:* EPHESIANS 1:7-10, COLOSSIANS 1:13-14. *EPHESIANS 1:7-10* . 7. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of Godโ€™s grace 8. that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9. He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, 10. to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillmentโ€”to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. *COLOSSIANS 1:13-14* . 13. For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, 14. in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. *TOPIC:* FORGIVENESS. *THE MESSAGE* : Forgiveness is an intentional decision to release anger and the desire for revenge. The fall of man did not only make him guilty of sin but placed him under the domain of darkness and condemnation. Sin erected a barrier between man and God. However, Christ, the Lamb of God, died as an atoning sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin. Just as God rescued His people from slavery in Egypt (Ex. 6:6), so He now delivered us from the domain of darkness and condemnation (Acts 26:18). "Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven... whose sin the Lord does not count against him" (Ps. 32:1-2). Those that are forgiven are now united in Christ. They now love as Christ loves without holding any grudge against anyone. Is your sin forgiven? Then, do not return to it again. *REFLECTION:* Cherish forgiveness. *PRAYER:* I thank You, Lord, for forgiving my sins. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* TITUS 2:11. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* MARK 8-1 0. ED.ii. THE SCARLET CORD "This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother, your brothers and all your family into your house." - Joshua 2:17-18 Rahab was a prostitute and lived in Jericho. Joshua was on his way to take the city, just as God had commanded him. Joshua sent two spies to the city of Jericho to explore it. The king of Jericho heard about this and sent men to search for these two spies. Rahab took the spies into her house, not to sleep with them, but because she feared the God of Israel. She hid them on the roof. The two spies made an oath to Rahab. They told her to hang the red cord from the window. It was the same cord she had used to let the spies down the wall to so they could flee. The red cord was the sign that she lived in that house and that would secure her and her family's life. Although she was a prostitute, she did exactly what the men told her because she believed in the God of these spies. A small act with major consequences It was not just a rope, no it was a scarlet cord. Not blue, yellow or brown, but a red cord. We see obedience to God in the small things. 'To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams' (1 Samuel 15:22). Rahab might have thought: why should this cord be red? Many people today think: why do you necessarily have to accept Jesus to be saved? Do not forget that this small act by Rahab would have major consequences. Her life and that of her family were at stake. Rahab did not understand the important symbolic meaning of the red cord. Yet she did what she was told. The red cord stands for the shed blood of Jesus. And just as trusting the red cord became Rahab's salvation, so is faith in the shed blood of Jesus our salvation. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Evening Prayer for today. EP.i. Evening Prayer So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom. โค Psalm 90:12 Prayer makes a godly man, and puts within him the mind of Christ, the mind of humility, of self-surrender, of service, of pity, and of prayer. โค E.M. Bounds Evening has come again, O God, and we gather back at Your feet. Youโ€™ve kept us safe through the day and given us many blessings. Weโ€™re grateful to You for all of them. Help us hold onto every good thing thatโ€™s come to us todayโ€”the good thoughts that have warmed our hearts, the gentle impressions from our friends, and all thatโ€™s come to us through books or nature. Teach us to value our days so that we may gain wisdom from the experiences we go through. We want to grow wiser with each passing day. So we ask You to teach us everything we need to learn from this day before it ends. We remember our friends tonight. Some of them may be anxious or struggling with temptation. We pray that they will experience the holy things of life. We may not be able to help them much, but we can pray for them, and You can reach down and help them in true, wise, and holy ways. We place all our dear ones in Your care, trusting You to do what is best. Lead them on paths of Your choosing. We also lift up the world before You. Itโ€™s lost in sin. Above us is the heavenly city, but all around us is darkness, with dangers ready to harm and destroy us. We pray tonight for the lost, asking You to have mercy on them and save them. Show us where they are and send us out to find them, so that we may carry Your blessing to them in Your name. Bless us as we go to sleep, and give us Your protection and Fatherly blessing. We ask all this through Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/09/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.
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  • DAY 276 of 365 Reasons of 365 Days Why You Should try Jesus

    You Need to Learn That Not Every Opportunity Is Worth Taking

    Bible Verse โ€” 1 Corinthians 10:23 (KJV)
    โ€œAll things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.โ€


    An open opportunity can still be the wrong opportunity.

    Quote:
    โ€œWisdom is not merely knowing what you can do; it is knowing what you should not do.โ€

    Prayer:
    Lord Jesus, give me discernment to distinguish between what is possible and what is profitable for my purpose and soul in Jesus name. Amen. #jesus #everyone #highlight #friends #love #savedbygrace #salvation #christiancontent #christianreels #fry
    DAY 276 of 365 Reasons of 365 Days Why You Should try Jesus You Need to Learn That Not Every Opportunity Is Worth Taking ๐Ÿ“– Bible Verse โ€” 1 Corinthians 10:23 (KJV) โ€œAll things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.โ€ An open opportunity can still be the wrong opportunity. Quote: โ€œWisdom is not merely knowing what you can do; it is knowing what you should not do.โ€ ๐Ÿ™ Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me discernment to distinguish between what is possible and what is profitable for my purpose and soul in Jesus name. Amen. #jesus #everyone #highlight #friends #love #savedbygrace #salvation #christiancontent #christianreels #fry
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  • Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

    Last night at the prayer meeting, while we were just chatting, I explained that when I first retired, I was sleeping until 8-830 every day. The sunlight would be fighting to get through my blackout curtains to wake me up. Now, that the sun does not wake up until 8-830, I am usually awake around 6-630 and still going to bed around 10-11. However, I am waking up refreshed and ready for the day. EXCEPT … today, today I woke up to a text message at 7:50. I really slept in. I guess that second swig of NyQuil last night knocked me out-out. And, of course, now I feel like I am running behind because I am normally on my second or third cup of coffee by now. It is going to be a fun day.

    The last three days have been diligent writing days. I have nearly 10K words done of the next book. It is developing quickly. I only knew the beginning. I did not know how He was going to integrate the old characters with the new. I have had a couple of instant ideas of integration, but that was not and is not His plan. I am eager to see what He has in store. But this book is a blast. Almost as fun as the food fight.

    The weather outside is absolutely wonderful. Part of me wishes I were in the shed with the door open, writing, but the other part is happy that, at least this morning, it is an errand-running day. I get to be out in it and enjoy it. Hopefully, this atmosphere will continue throughout the day.

    Last night I started a course on how to build my business. My Authorship business. A lot of what I learned, I knew … but I just do not understand the right way to implement it. I did a bible study long ago by Rick ? called The Purpose Driven Life. In that, he challenged us to ask how people saw us … but only if we really wanted to know. That question tends to catch people off guard when you are face to face. But I was genuinely curious how I was seen. I wanted to grow. I ended up with a lot of the polite answers. This business model class that I am taking, it talks about Personal Brand. It dives deep into the ideas of what people see in us. The assignment for this class was to ask that kind of question on our social media page. I did this last night and have gotten two responses … from family and friends. But in the ‘polite’ responses from the past, and the new responses last night, it tells me that I am doing what I wanted to do … set the example and live like He wants me to live. The instructor called herself … Unapologetically Christian. I like that title.

    Today, as you are going through your day, I challenge you to pick random people and ask them how they see you. Do they see an Unapologetic Christian, or do they see a Pharisee? I know that I can be both. That is why I like this exercise … it reminds me to put Him first.

    Be blessed.

    ** When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2
    Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. Last night at the prayer meeting, while we were just chatting, I explained that when I first retired, I was sleeping until 8-830 every day. The sunlight would be fighting to get through my blackout curtains to wake me up. Now, that the sun does not wake up until 8-830, I am usually awake around 6-630 and still going to bed around 10-11. However, I am waking up refreshed and ready for the day. EXCEPT … today, today I woke up to a text message at 7:50. I really slept in. I guess that second swig of NyQuil last night knocked me out-out. And, of course, now I feel like I am running behind because I am normally on my second or third cup of coffee by now. It is going to be a fun day. The last three days have been diligent writing days. I have nearly 10K words done of the next book. It is developing quickly. I only knew the beginning. I did not know how He was going to integrate the old characters with the new. I have had a couple of instant ideas of integration, but that was not and is not His plan. I am eager to see what He has in store. But this book is a blast. Almost as fun as the food fight. The weather outside is absolutely wonderful. Part of me wishes I were in the shed with the door open, writing, but the other part is happy that, at least this morning, it is an errand-running day. I get to be out in it and enjoy it. Hopefully, this atmosphere will continue throughout the day. Last night I started a course on how to build my business. My Authorship business. A lot of what I learned, I knew … but I just do not understand the right way to implement it. I did a bible study long ago by Rick ? called The Purpose Driven Life. In that, he challenged us to ask how people saw us … but only if we really wanted to know. That question tends to catch people off guard when you are face to face. But I was genuinely curious how I was seen. I wanted to grow. I ended up with a lot of the polite answers. This business model class that I am taking, it talks about Personal Brand. It dives deep into the ideas of what people see in us. The assignment for this class was to ask that kind of question on our social media page. I did this last night and have gotten two responses … from family and friends. But in the ‘polite’ responses from the past, and the new responses last night, it tells me that I am doing what I wanted to do … set the example and live like He wants me to live. The instructor called herself … Unapologetically Christian. I like that title. Today, as you are going through your day, I challenge you to pick random people and ask them how they see you. Do they see an Unapologetic Christian, or do they see a Pharisee? I know that I can be both. That is why I like this exercise … it reminds me to put Him first. Be blessed. ** When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2
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  • 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NASB
    "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor those habitually drunk, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ some of you; ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜ you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God."

    It is so simple, wisdom can't see it. It takes a revelation. Let me help you.

    Yes, breaking the commandments disqualifies mankind from receiving eternal life. Here's the thing... we are all wrong doers. We all break the commandments. Jesus even said that no one is good (Mark 10:18).

    You sin.
    I sin.
    We all sin.
    That's why we need a savior.
    Even believers still sin.
    That's why we needed someone to pay the sin debt we couldn't pay for ourselves; so great is our depravity.

    There is good news though for all who believe, for all who have placed their faith in Jesus and his FINISHED work at the cross as being sufficient for our salvation.

    Romans 6:14 NASBS
    "For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace."

    Now look

    Romans 4:7-8 NASB
    โ€œBlessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven, And whose sins have been covered. [8] โ€œ๐—•๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜.โ€

    We under grace are free indeed, just as Jesus promised.

    If our ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป, our ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, and the Lord will ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป to us, then what can ever separate us from the love of God and break the relationship? God will neverโ€ฆ neverโ€ฆ unadopt his children. That is why it's called ETERNAL life.

    Look now

    ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป

    Past sins

    our ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ

    Current sins

    Will ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป

    Future sins

    Does this liberty in Christ make us want to sin all the more so that grace will abound all the more?? Paul answered that question over 2,000 years ago with an emphatic, โ€œGod forbid!โ€œ

    Grace doesnโ€™t cause us to sin even more. Grace teaches us how to finally live right.

    Look

    Titus 2:11-12 NASB
    For the ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜‚๐˜€ to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ in the present age,"

    Meanwhile, the law actually stirs up sin.

    Romans 7:8 NASB
    But sin, taking an opportunity ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead.

    Jesus is the answer.
    Jesus paid for what we could never make right.
    The commandments are NOT the answer.
    They can't save us. They only condemn us.

    That is the purpose of the law; to show us our guilt and to point us to Jesus for our salvation. The law never saved anybody. It only condemns them. Why? Because we break it.

    BUT, praise God, we believers aren't even under the law. We are under grace. The blood of Jesus washed us clean when we came to the cross and believed, and his blood goes on cleansing us. We believers cannot be held accountable to the law, because we aren't even under it anymore.

    Yes, it is true that "the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God," but we believers have the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.

    2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB
    "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."

    There can be no better righteousness than that!

    We are forgiven.
    We are redeemed.
    We are justified.
    We are sanctified.
    We are heaven bound despite our failures.
    It no longer depends upon us.
    It depends upon our being baptized in the blood of Christ. The power and effectiveness of Jesus' blood lasts forever and evermore.

    We were once dead in our sins, but we are born again, and we have eternal life. Hallelujah
    1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NASB "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor those habitually drunk, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ some of you; ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜ you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God." It is so simple, wisdom can't see it. It takes a revelation. Let me help you. Yes, breaking the commandments disqualifies mankind from receiving eternal life. Here's the thing... we are all wrong doers. We all break the commandments. Jesus even said that no one is good (Mark 10:18). You sin. I sin. We all sin. That's why we need a savior. Even believers still sin. That's why we needed someone to pay the sin debt we couldn't pay for ourselves; so great is our depravity. There is good news though for all who believe, for all who have placed their faith in Jesus and his FINISHED work at the cross as being sufficient for our salvation. Romans 6:14 NASBS "For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace." Now look ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Romans 4:7-8 NASB โ€œBlessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven, And whose sins have been covered. [8] โ€œ๐—•๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜.โ€ We under grace are free indeed, just as Jesus promised. If our ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป, our ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, and the Lord will ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป to us, then what can ever separate us from the love of God and break the relationship? God will neverโ€ฆ neverโ€ฆ unadopt his children. That is why it's called ETERNAL life. Look now ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Past sins our ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Current sins Will ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Future sins Does this liberty in Christ make us want to sin all the more so that grace will abound all the more?? Paul answered that question over 2,000 years ago with an emphatic, โ€œGod forbid!โ€œ Grace doesnโ€™t cause us to sin even more. Grace teaches us how to finally live right. Look ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Titus 2:11-12 NASB For the ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜‚๐˜€ to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ in the present age," Meanwhile, the law actually stirs up sin. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Romans 7:8 NASB But sin, taking an opportunity ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead. Jesus is the answer. Jesus paid for what we could never make right. The commandments are NOT the answer. They can't save us. They only condemn us. That is the purpose of the law; to show us our guilt and to point us to Jesus for our salvation. The law never saved anybody. It only condemns them. Why? Because we break it. BUT, praise God, we believers aren't even under the law. We are under grace. The blood of Jesus washed us clean when we came to the cross and believed, and his blood goes on cleansing us. We believers cannot be held accountable to the law, because we aren't even under it anymore. Yes, it is true that "the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God," but we believers have the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ 2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." There can be no better righteousness than that! We are forgiven. We are redeemed. We are justified. We are sanctified. We are heaven bound despite our failures. It no longer depends upon us. It depends upon our being baptized in the blood of Christ. The power and effectiveness of Jesus' blood lasts forever and evermore. We were once dead in our sins, but we are born again, and we have eternal life. Hallelujah โ€ผ๏ธ
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