Personalized Treasure Maps

94) We treasure many things & some cannot be bought. We treasure family, friends, pets, jobs, status or reputations. Jesus reminds us that our hearts or priorities reflect what we treasure. What does your treasure map reveal? Matthew 6:21 
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Battling 21st Century Enemies

92)  Some adults model a trend for kids that worries me. They trash-talk their enemies or those who think differently. Matt 5:44 says this is not OK. We are to love & pray for our enemies. Being hateful justifies many of their behaviors. Instead, battle with love & prayer. It’s what God requires and it
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I Am a Murderer

91)  Have I ever been angry at someone? Yes. I am guilty of murder according to Matt 5:22. Why? Because anger is the seed of the action. Though it sidesteps legal consequences, Jesus said the thought is as bad as the deed. Our feelings and treatment of others grows from our thoughts. Read more here.
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Are You Hungry?

90) In Jesus’ day, the blessed were believed to be the powerful & wealthy; Jesus stated otherwise.  Matt 5:6 tells us the blessed are those who are hungry for righteousness (right-ness); these seekers & adopters receive God’s blessings.
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Skeletons in Jesus’ Closet

89) Most families have skeletons; Jesus’ family included: Tamar’s rape; Rahab the prostitute, murdered Uriah’s wife to name a few. It is vital to note that all involved in these “secrets” were covered by grace and forgiveness. The good news is, you are, too!  Matt 1
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Human Frailty

88)  Many in the Bible were asked by God to do impossible things. How cruel would it be if God required something we cannot do without giving us the strength of His spirit to do them? When God gives us tasks, He always give the means to do them.  Zechariah 4:6
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Looks Can Be Deceiving

86)  Life can seem out of control & can give the feeling of hopelessness, at times but looks can be deceiving. No matter how bad it looks, God gives strength. He urges us to do the difficult things because we are not doing them on our own power. It’s all about Him. Hab 3:17-19 
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Is God Good?

83) When we ask, Why God? We are often thinking, is God good? God is our refuge when difficulties come our way. He IS good, even if “good” hurts in the immediate. He cares about you, always. Nahum 1:7
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Act, Love and Walk

81)  Ever wonder specifically what God wants you to do? It’s simple: Act justly (as God see justice; not your idea of it), Love mercy (not treating others as they deserve when they have wronged you) and Walk humbly (I am a sinner, saved by grace) with God. Micah 6:8
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Apologies Always Accepted

80)  When we wrong another, an apology is the starting point of making it right. God longs for us to come to Him when we’ve wronged Him; He will always accept our apology. Go to Him; He is gracious & compassionate. Joel 2:13
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