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"... Tell the truth, the whole truth, when you speak. Do the right thing by one another, both personally and in your courts.  Don't cook up plans to take unfair advantage of others.  Don't do or say what isn't so... Keep your lives simple and honest." 

"EMBRACE TRUTH! LOVE PEACE!"

Zechariah 8:14-17, 18-19 MSG

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Only God can make it happen

"... you can't force these things.  They only come about through my Spirit..." Zechariah 4:5-7 MSG

When you find yourself frustrated by trying to force something you want or need in your life to happen, then it is time to give the request(s) to God and move on. 

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God will renew you into wholeness

"... This is God speaking.

'I'll see to it that my temple is rebuilt.'. Zechariah 1:16-17

Feel like you are falling apart mentally, physically - both?  Well, you aren't alone when you are a child of God, he is with you.  And, thanks be to Jesus, who died on the cross for us, all you have to do is run to him and he will take you in his arms and start from the ground up; He will heal you, physically and mentally.  Yes, my friend, he will see to it that you are rebuilt, (renewed, strengthened, healed, whole, refreshed)!  So, get ready, you are about to have a new life, filled and complete by Jesus - your healer, your redeemer. 

Hallelujah

 

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Take a good, hard look at you life

Haggai 1:5-9 MSG

"5 And then a little later, God-of-the-Angel-Armies spoke out again:
"Take a good, hard look at your life.Think it over.
6 You have spent a lot of money,but you haven't much to show for it.You keep filling your plates,but you never get filled up.You keep drinking and drinking and drinking,but you're always thirsty.You put on layer after layer of clothes,but you can't get warm.And the people who work for you,what are they getting out of it?Not much—a leaky, rusted-out bucket, that's what.
7 That's why God-of-the-Angel-Armies said:
"Take a good, hard look at your life.Think it over."

8 Then God said:
"Here's what I want you to do:Climb into the hills and cut some timber.Bring it down and rebuild the Temple.Do it just for me. Honor me."

Thanks be to Jesus, you are now God's precious Temple.  Therefore, if you find your life seems to be going no where, then it is time to tear down the old wood, so-to-speak, and rebuild!  It is time to start fresh with God!  It is time to start over, start anew - start afresh. 

So... just do it!  Don't worry - God is always with you.

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be happy! Celebrate!

“… be happy! Celebrate!  There’s nothing to fear from evil ever again… your God is present among you, a strong warrior to save you.” Zephaniah 3:14-17 MSG

 

There is nothing – NOTHING – to fear; not death, sickness, darkness, Satan; God is with you!  Yes, God is with you! YOU !!!  Fear not! He will take care of you.

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Really alive

"... But the person in right standing before God through loyal and steady believing is fully alive, really alive." Habakkuk 2:4 MSG

When your loyal and steadily (immovably, regularly, unswervingly), believe in God, you will be alive!!  Really ALIVE!!!

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God is good

"God is good, a hiding place in tough times.  He recognizes and welcomes anyone looking for help, no matter how desperate the trouble..."

Nahum 1:7-10

Run to God - He will save you!

He is so, so good!!



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Want to live in victory?

Want to live in victory: light, peace, prosperity, joy, contentment, ease...; love??  Yes??

Then, stop paying attention to the world and start paying attention to God.

It is that simple!

Jen Caudle 4/23/17

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But God's already made it plain how to live...

"But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously - take God seriously." Micah 6:8 MSG

God makes it pretty simple on how we should live, so why do we, in the flesh, make it so hard sometimes?  Well, we are human, and we are far from perfect, and, at least those of us that really are working on pleasing God are getting more and more perfected everyday, so we are on the right path.  As well  thank goodness we have a savior, Jesus Christ, to perfect himself through our flaws and weaknesses!

So, although we are far from perfect, let's keep on striving to win the race in front of us - God's race. And, (my favorite part of this whole verse today), let's not take ourselves too seriously, for we are human and we really don't have a clue most of the time. Instead, let's take God seriously, I think we'll be a lot better off in our present and future if we do😁!

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What's been lost, will be given back by God

"... What you lost in Jerusalem will be found in Babylon.

God will give you new life again.

He'll redeem you from your enemies..."

He will:

 "...remake you into a people invincible..."

Micah 4:9-10, 13 MSG

In other words what you lost when you lived in the world, (in sin, in darkness, without God as your leader), will be found, again, once you turn back to God, (give your life to him, surrender your sins, repent, make him the leader of your life).  However, this time you will get back all that you've lost and then some; you will get back and there'll be no man that can take away from you ever again.

Yes, you may be down and out now, but it isn't over my friend, it is time to stop trying to take what was lost by your might and surrender it all to God.  Let him take the lead!  

Now, get ready - your life is going to be so blessed, so strong... so filled with strength and light! 

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Your prayers are heard

"... From the belly of the grave I cried, 'Help!' 

You heard my cry... you pulled me up from that grave alive,

O God, my God!

... My prayer got through to you, made it all the way to your holy temple!..."

Jonah 2:1-9 MSG

My friend, God hears your cry. 

Wait on Him. 

Pray and believe: His rescue is upon you!

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God's plan is the only plan, so heed his calls.

"God's word came to Jonah..."Up on your feet and on your way to the big city... But Jonah got up and went the other direction... running away from God.. as far away from God as he could get.  But God sent a huge storm at sea, the waves towering... Then God assigned a huge fish to swallow Jonah..." Jonah 1:1-6, 17 MSG

When God calls you might as well give in... you will never be able to run far enough, fast enough, or hide well enough for him NOT to find you.  One way or another he will catch you and his will, will come to fruition in your life.  So, instead of wasting your own precious time, and that's all your wasting, you might as well let the good Lord do with you what he's going to do.  Believe me, it is going to be something a trillion times better then you will ever be trying to do in your own might.

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The boomerang effect

"... As you have done, it will be done to you.  What you did will boomerang back and hit your own head..." Obadiah 15:18 MSG

Remember:  Do onto others what you want others to do you; treat others the way you want to be treated.  And, choose good, God-approved, thoughts, words, actions, and deeds, because, eventually, each and every one of those will come back on you.

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Selfish and empty conceit

3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. 4 Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. (‭PHILIPPIANS‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ AMP)

God.

Family.

Church.

OTHERS.

Yourself!!

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Change

"But Amos stood up to Amaziah: "I never set up to be a preacher, never had plans to be a preacher.  I raised cattle and pruned trees.  Then God took me out of the farm and said, 'Go preach to my people Israel.'

Amos 14:15 MSG

God can make changes in our lives in a split second! He can put us on paths and give us positions of greatness that we've never expected.  

Answer God's call - you've been blessed, chosen, and anointed; you are chosen to be His light and to show that He can make you shine in the face of impossibility.  

Yes, my friend, your life is going to go from good to great - you are a world changer thanks be to Christ Jesus.

You've been sought!

You've been blessed!

You are anointed!

Answer HIS call!

To God be all the glory on this new venture for you!!

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Need a break?

"... But God is a safe hiding place,

a granite safe house for the children of Israel..." Joel 15-17 MSG

Need to get out, hide, run, scream... need a break? Well, run!  Run as fast as you can into the arms of God.  Hide out in him.  Let him take over.  You just breath, unwind, relax, rest, recover, and let go.  

Now, let God take over.  No more need for you to worry.  God is in complete control - you have nothing, or no one, to fear.

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Whoever calls!

"... Whoever calls, 'Help, God!' gets help..." Joel 2:28-32 MSG

Open your mouth, ears, eyes, heart,  mind, body and soul - yell, "Help, God!"!!  

There you go - He is on his way to you now.

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Disasters and hard times

Disasters and hard times are new opportunities for us to arrange our lives in and to accordance with God:  Remove sin; embrace love, God's wisdom, and seek His righteousness.

Jen Caudle 4/13/17

Everything you need is found in God

"Everything you need is to be found in me, your God, the one and only God!  My paths get you to where you want to go:  Right-living people walk them easily; wrong-living people are always tripping and stumbling." Adapted from Hosea 14

Anything and everything you need can be found in God.  Seek him in every moment of your life.  And, when you do, you'll find a life with a lot less stumbles and hurdles; you'll find a life with a lot more blessings and eases. 

Yes, my friend, seek God, not man!  Seek God's way's, not your own!  Seek God's ways and find life - true, true LIFE!!

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Even at our worst...

"And so I'm not going to act on my anger...

And why?  Because I am God and not human.

I'm The Holy One and I'm here - in your very midst." 

Hosea 11:1-9 MSG

Yes, we've all fallen short and have had some rough times because of our sins and transgressions.  And, yes, God is not pleased with us in those times.  However, God loves us unconditionally, and if we turn to him, (even at our worst), confess our sins, and genuinely seek forgiveness and change, then will stay true to His Word:  He will forgive us, love us into wholeness, and turn our sins into stepping stones of greatness!  Therefore, don't be ashamed to turn to God no matter what you've done.  He is faithful, He will forgive you; you will be changed into His glory and you are loved beyond belief.

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There's ONE that will never disappoint!

"As sure as dawn breaks,

So sure his daily arrival.

He comes as rain comes,

as spring rain refreshing from the ground."

Hosea 6:3 MSG

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There is only ONE that we can depend on; One that comes to our side every moment of every day; One that cleanses us from all unrighteousness; One that brings life to our bodies and healing to our bones; One that will never leave us nor forsake us; One that gave his son, Jesus Christ, to save us and redeem all of us; One that loves us unconditionally; One that blesses us and gives us life to the full until it overflows:  His name is God Almighty and he's with you and me right now, living and dwelling within us; renewing, refreshing, and redeeming us at all times and in all things. 

So, honor God with your life.  In turn, he will honor you with a real, loving, true, and extremely blessed life - a life that cannot be given you by anyone or anything else!!

Forever!

"...This is God's Message..

'And then I'll marry you for good - forever!  I'll marry you true and proper, in love and tenderness.  Yes, I'll marry you and neither leave you nor let you go.  

You'll know me, God, for who I really am.' "  

Hosea 2:16-20 MSG

God is love.  

God is true, proper, and full of tenderness.  

God is the one and only true spouse; a spouse that loves unconditionally, never makes mistakes, and comes through ALL of the time.  

God is forever.  

Give Him your life!  You'll never need to rely on anyone or anything else again!!

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Go about your business without fret or worry

“And you? Go about your business without fretting or worrying.  Relax.  When it’s all over, you will be on your feet to receive your reward.” Daniel 12:13 AMP

When there is chaos everywhere around you, and times of testing happening within you, take time to reflect on this verse.  What God said to Daniel, is exactly what He is saying to you: let fret and worry go by the wayside, and know that as God’s fearfully and wonderfully made child, your reward is coming.

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God's friend

"Then this human like figure touched me again and gave me strength.  He said, 'Don't be afraid, friend.  Peace.  Everything is going to be alright. Take courage.  Be strong."  Daniel 10:18-19 MSG

God's touch gives strength: Take time everyday to feel it; to be empowered from it. 

God calls us friend: Revel in that and never forget the friend you have on your side.

Stay courageous and strong:  God is with you - take time to notice with the eyes of your heart! 

Have nothing to fear!  God is your protector!

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Who is God?

Who is God?

...He is the living God, world without end. His kingdom never falls. His rule continues eternally.

He is a savior and rescuer. He performs astonishing miracles in heaven and on earth..." Daniel 6:25-27 MSG

And that, my friend, is just a tiny glimpse of who our glorious God is.  Why don't you take time to get to know him for yourself?  You'll never be sorry or sad for your life again.  He is absolutely amazing.

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No enemy can stand against you when you trust God

"... God sent his angel, who closed the mouth of lions so that they would not hurt him... there wasn't a scratch on him.  He had trusted God." Daniel 6:21-22 MSG

When you trust God you can rest assure that evil stands not a chance against you.   God has it handled; it is for His glory that you be victorious.

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God knows, sees, does, and IS all

^19-23 That night the answer to the mystery was given to Daniel in a vision. Daniel blessed the God of heaven, saying,

“Blessed be the name of God,
    forever and ever.
He knows all, does all:
    He changes the seasons and guides history,
He raises up kings and also brings them down,
    he provides both intelligence and discernment,
He opens up the depths, tells secrets,
    sees in the dark—light spills out of him!
God of all my ancestors, all thanks! all praise!
    You made me wise and strong.
And now you’ve shown us what we asked for.
    You’ve solved the king’s mystery.”

Daniel 2:19-23The Message (MSG)

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God knows all, sees all, does all, and IS all!!

Therefore, no matter what you do in the light or dark - God knows; questions that you cannot figure out on your own - God can; and, what is impossible for any man is always, always, possible for God! 

Stay in faith, always seek God, and know that you know that you know - God will always come through for you.





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Doing what's right and just

"Do what's right and just for a change.  Use honest scales - honest weights and honest measures..."Ezekiel 45:9-12 MSG

Choose the narrow path!  Do what is right, do what is just.  Doing anything less will only get you following a dead-end path that is harder to get out from when you first started.

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One touch of God

"... God touched me and brought me here..." Ezekiel 40:1-3 MSG

One touch of God will take you places you could never go on your own, never obtain in your own might, and never imagine in your wildest dreams.  So, stay focused on Him at all times so that you don't miss that touch that will change your life forever.  

My friend, get ready - God will make it happen.

"With man it is impossible, but with God, all things are possible" Matthew 19:26

"If I have the faith of a mustard seed I can speak to the mountains in front of me and they will move.  Nothing is impossible for me!" Matthew 17:20

One touch from Jesus

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