Being Heard

473)  I believe there is a difference between listening and hearing. It’s so important to know we’ve been heard. Luke 11:28 tells us that God’s people need to hear Him and then, obey Him. This hearing is a two-way street. Hear, hear!
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Are You A Blessing?

461)  In life, we can either have a positive or negative influence on others. God tells us that He wants to use us to be a blessing to others. We have the choice. Are you a blessing or not? Zechariah 8:13 
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Now

455) Someone once asked me where I lived. He was not referring to geography; he meant in time. Am I living in the past, future or now? God tells us He is with us right now. Yes, the past and the future, too, but the now is important. In any given minute in the day,
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Cross My Heart

454)  God does not need to say, “Cross my heart and hope to die” when he gives us a promise. He has already died; therefore he will keep his promises to us. Cross my heart! Haggai 2:5  
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What We Need

453) When you were a kid, did you eat too much of something and get sick? Haggai 1:6 warns us of not being satisfied with what we have. Contentment is a valuable thing; it is not based on what you have or don’t have. God gives us what we need, therefore we can be content.
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Bragging Rights

446)  Being around someone that brags is a drag. What they will talk about is predictable: him or herself. God tells us that this type of bragging is not acceptable because any good thing we do is because God has helped us. He has bragging rights. Jeremiah 9:23-24
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Night School

431) Ezra devoted himself to studying and keeping God’s word. He knew that this was vital for navigating the difficulties of this world. If Ezra didn’t know what God communicated with His people, this task would have been impossible. Ezra 7:10
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The Author of Fear

426) I fight many battles with fear daily. In fact, using the word, fight, is being optimistic. Perhaps it would help me to remember that Satan is the author of fear. We see this after Adam and Eve sinned. They hid because they were afraid. If God did not create it; reject it. 2 Timothy
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No Freeloading

423) Someone who pawns off their responsibilities on someone else cannot have much respect for themselves or others. God tells us that we are to pull our own weight; take care of our own responsibilities. No freeloading.  Galatians 6:5
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Weigh Your Words

421)  1 Samuel 2:3 reminds us that God hears what we say and knows the motives behind them. This can be an encouraging thing but often it serves as a warning. Words are powerful. Will yours do good or cause damage?
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