Have you ever considered that bad habits are just like dirty smudges on our face? We may not think about our bad habits that often, but when our family and loved ones look at us, they’re forced to peer at the smudges we’re wearing. A bad habit that we have is often quite apparent to others…and sometimes we nonchalantly wear the same old dirty smudges year after year because we don’t put any effort into changing or cleaning up our act. Are bad habits sinful? First, know this… there’s NONE of us who are perfect. We ALL have our struggles. I will admit that I have my own weaknesses that…
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10 Important Bible Verses on Money and Wealth
Today’s Bible verse to write in your journal.. “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” – Hebrews 13:5 kjv They say money talks. In other words, it has a huge persuasive influence, which often stems from the greed for more of it. Vanity and pride in showing off one’s wealth is just one erroneous use of money. Money is also frequently used as a tool for bribery. I believe it’s falsely said that everyone has a “price” and can be bought. Christian men and women of real character and integrity…
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5 Ways You Can Trust God
Today’s Bible Verse to write in your journal… “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” – Jeremiah 17:7 kjv 5 Ways You Can Trust God Starting Right Now… 1. You Can Trust in God’s Gracious Mercy. “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.“ Psalm 13:5 kjv We certainly don’t receive all that we deserve for our sins. [He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. – Psalm 103:10 kjv] Sometimes we let fear take over instead of trusting God because we’re afraid our sins are going to…
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5 Ways to Give Of Ourselves to God
SIDE NOTE: I am sort of “testing the waters” a bit right now… I’ve created today’s devotional in a format that can also work for those who enjoy Bible journaling, as well as for those who are in the ministry and looking for free devotional outlines. I’m also aiming to implement MORE Bible verses…since it’s God’s Word that changes our hearts, and NOT what I have to say! Today’s Bible Verse to Write in Your Journal…. “Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.” Psalm 4:5 kjv Question: What are some ways you can sacrificially give of yourself to God today? 1. Let Loose of Your…
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What Domino Effect Are You Establishing in Your Life?
Most of you are probably familiar with the term, “Domino Effect.” It’s explained by freedictionary.com as “A cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events: the domino effect of increasing the speed limit in one of several contiguous states. There are many situations in our Christian life that can set off a domino effect. For instance, the MAIN KEY to right choices is right thinking. When you set in motion the habit of right thinking (which comes basically from reading and meditating on God’s Word) you can have the outcome of making right choices in your life, which in return produces a more blessed life.…
