If you are really wise...

"Oh, thank God - he's so good!...

He put your feet on a wonderful road

     that took you straight to a good place to live...

He led you out of your dark, dark cell,

     broke open the jail and led you out...

He spoke the words that healed you,

     that pulled you back from the brink of death...

He quieted the wind down to a whisper,

     put a muzzle on all the big waves...

Good people see this and are glad...

If you are really wise, you'll think this over -

     it's time you appreciated God's deep love."

Psalm 107:7, 14, 20, 28, 38, 42-43 MSG

Do you take time to appreciate all that God has done for you?  If not, why?  You are blessed, you are loved, you are glorified with God, so taking a few minutes a day won't hurt anyone.  Not only is it good for the soul to think on the great things God does for you, it is also good for the mind - it's one of the most important steps to finding real wisdom... and we can all use more of that!  So, thank God for all he's done for you, and begin to take time each day to do the same.  Once you do, you'll realize that your life is pretty amazing and you are truly blessed and loved.

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Light ~ Life

“He saved them from a life of oppression,

pried them loose from the grip of the enemy.”

Psalm 106:10

Just one of the million things God does for those that truly give their lives to him.  So, if you haven’t already, now is a great time.  All you have to do is open your heart and ask him to come in – he will, he wants to.    Once you do, a whole new life begins to blossom for you; Jesus comes in and fills your soul with light – LIFE.

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Bless the Lord

What does God do for us?

Well, here is just a glimpse for you:

“He forgives your sins – every one.

He heals your diseases – every one.

He redeems you from hell – saves your life!

He crowns you with love and mercy – a paradise crown.

He wraps you in goodness – beauty eternal.

He renews your youth – you’re always young in his presence.”

Psalm 103:3-5

God is so good.  Bless him!  Honor him! Praise him!  It is the least we can do for all he does for us.

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Know this

“Know this: God is God, and God, God.

He made us; we didn’t make him.

We’re his people, his well-tended sheep.”

Psalm 100:3

You are not your own.  You’ve been bought and paid for by our Lord and Savior.  So, until you realize that you will never have the quality life you are meant to have.

God loves you so much, however, if you choose to believe that you, or the world, has the control, then you will never get to experience the goodness and mercy of God.  Therefore, give up the belief that you can run your own life, and let God run it for you.  It’s easy – just acknowledge him and give your life to him.  Once you do, anger begins to vanish, resentment goes  by the way-side, depression becomes a thing of the past, and the future gets brighter and brighter with every waking minute.

God is so good my friends – enjoy him; enjoy life.

The benefits of giving one's life to Christ

Blessedness, rest, justice, protection, righteousness, and assurance… Just some of the amazing benefits God gives those that give their lives to him.

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What happens when you call on God?

Here's what happens when you call on God:

Psalm 91The Message (MSG)

 1-13 You who sit down in the High God’s presence,
    spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow,
Say this: “God, you’re my refuge.
    I trust in you and I’m safe!”
That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps,
    shields you from deadly hazards.
His huge outstretched arms protect you—
    under them you’re perfectly safe;
    his arms fend off all harm.
Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night,
    not flying arrows in the day,
Not disease that prowls through the darkness,
    not disaster that erupts at high noon.
Even though others succumb all around,
    drop like flies right and left,
    no harm will even graze you.
You’ll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance,
    watch the wicked turn into corpses.
Yes, because God’s your refuge,
    the High God your very own home,
Evil can’t get close to you,
    harm can’t get through the door.
He ordered his angels
    to guard you wherever you go.
If you stumble, they’ll catch you;
    their job is to keep you from falling.
You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
    and kick young lions and serpents from the path.

14-16 “If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God,
    “I’ll get you out of any trouble.
I’ll give you the best of care
    if you’ll only get to know and trust me.
Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times;
    I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party.
I’ll give you a long life,
    give you a long drink of salvation!”

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Here's what happens when you call on the world:

Nothingness, emptiness, darkness, loneliness, fear... death.

The Message (MSG)

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There's no one but God!

"God, you're the one, there's no one but you!" Psalm 86:10

God is the One!

God is the Only!

God is the Highest!

God is the God of all - there is no other!

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Give thanks

“Hear, O My people, and I will admonish you—

O Israel, if you would listen to Me! 

Let there be no strange god among you,

Nor shall you worship any foreign god.

I am the Lord your God,

Who brought you up from the land of Egypt.

Open your mouth wide and I will fill it."

Psalm 81:8-10

If you don't get it already:  

God is the one who's given you all the great blessings in your life, not yourself, not the world. So, give thanks to the One who has filled, and is able to fill, your life with joy and blessings.  Otherwise, you may not realize what you've got until they all get taken away.

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No doubt about it! God is good!

"No doubt about it! God is good -

     good to the good people, good to the good hearted.

But I nearly missed it,

     missed seeing his goodness.

I was looking the other way,

     looking up to the people

At the top,

     envying the wicked who have it made,

Who have nothing to worry about,

     not a care in the whole wide world."

Psalm 73:1-5

There is no doubt about it!  God is amazing!  However, have you taken enough time to get out of the world long enough to notice???

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God is in charge

Dear World;

“I’m in charge of all this –

I run this universe!”

(Job 41:11)

Love, God

Hence, stop trying to take God out of your living foundation, otherwise you will find yourself dark, lost, and lonely, wishing you didn’t.

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Enjoy God

"Enjoy God,

    cheer when you see him!" 

Psalm 68:4

Enjoy God's wonders, his miracles, his blessings, his creations, the life he has given you, and most of all, enjoy God - he's everything and everywhere.

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God will not fail you

“Oh look!  God’s right here helping!

God’s on my side…”

Psalm 54:4

“Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders-

He’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out.

He’ll never let good people

Topple into ruin.”

Psalm 55:22-23

Look with your heart; look with your God-eyes, God is with you.  He is waiting for you to put the weight of your world onto his shoulders and give you relief from worry, burden, and fear.  So, take a moment and give it all – A.L.L – to God.  He is waiting to help you – just ask - he will not let you down.

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God's plan ~ Our life

“… God turns life around…” 

Psalm 53:6

Without God life falls apart, becomes dark, is filled with sorrow, and has more dead-ends then one can handle.  So, does that sound like your life?  If so, then it is time to do a soul check and make sure God is your focus - not the world, not yourself.  Therefore, surrender, or re-surrender,  yourself over to God and he’ll give your life the 180 it needs to turn around and move toward the path that leads to eternal salvation, blessings that never end, and a peace that can weather any storm.

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Invest in God

God is our fame and fortune - invest in Him!

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Anger

"Bridle your anger, trash your wrath,

    cool your pipes—it only makes things worse."

Psalm 37:8

Anger is a useless tool - don't invest in it.  However, if you already own it, throw it away, you don't need it. Whats more, those closest to you probably won't put up with it much longer anyway.

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Acknowledge your sin

Psalm 32:5 New International Version

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Call out to God, repent for your sins, and let God clean and clear the slate of your life.  Your life will refresh, your burdens will lighten, and your heart will be free to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

 

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Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up

“Be Brave.  Be strong.  Don’t give up.

Expect God to get here soon.”

Psalm 31:24

Don’t hope, don’t wish, don’t wonder – EXPECT!  Expect God – He is coming to you without fail.

Stay focused on God

“If I keep my eyes on God,

I won’t trip over my own feet.”

Psalm 25:15

Focus on God and the path that you follow will be straight and free of debris; focus on the world and the path that you follow will be twisted and full of garbage.

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Lives full of God

Psalm 19

7 The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road.

8 The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy. The directions of God are plain and easy on the eyes.

9 … The decisions of God are accurate down to the nth degree.

11 There's more: God's Word warns us of danger and directs us to hidden treasure.

Simply:

In God our lives are whole, our paths in front of us are clear of debris, our life decisions and choices are simplistic enough for us to comprehend, and our choices are made in clarity and joy.  

We can rest assure that we are going in a direction that is safe and full of blessings, and, most importantly, full of God Almighty himself.

Broken pieces

"God made my life complete

when I placed all the pieces before him.

When I got my act together,

he gave me a fresh start...

God rewrote the text of my life

when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes."

Psalm 18:20-24

Life in pieces?  Life a mess?  Yes?  Then, it is time to give it all - A.L.L - to God, including yourself, and let him put you and your life back together, give you a fresh start, and a give you life filled with his glory - he will, he wants to.  Remember, however, you have to allow him to; you have to give him all, all, all, of you!

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Thank you God

"Now you've got my feet on the life path,

all radiant from the shining of your face.

Ever since you took my hand,

I'm on the right way."

Psalm 16:11

When you give your life to God, God gives his life to you and real living begins.

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