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A good man from the good stored up in his heart brings out what is good; and an evil man from the evil stored up brings out what is evil; for from the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. – Luke 6:45 (Weymouth New Testament)

Anyone can make the claim that they are a good person but all you need to do is listen to them talk for a while in a situation where they aren’t trying to impress anybody for their so-called holiness and what is stored within their heart will be revealed by what comes out of their lips.  People are listening to what comes out of your mouth, trust me.  Don’t let your speech ruin your chance to be a good witness.

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With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.  Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah
– Psalm 62:7-8 (World English Bible)

In God is One that we can freely tell our innermost desires and hopes and dreams.  He is our Daddy and we should be able to feel like we can jump up on His lap and tell Him anything.  You can feel safe with Him and know that He will keep you safe from the enemy.

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since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence–
– Romans 2:15 (Weymouth New Testament)

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Then Samuel said, “Is the LORD as delighted with burnt offerings and sacrifices as he would be with your obedience? To follow instructions is better than to sacrifice. To obey is better than sacrificing the fat of rams. – 1 Samuel 15:22 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

You can’t perform some rituals to make God forget that you haven’t done what He has asked you to do.  Obey God fully and don’t try to pacify Him by doing what you consider to be good religious works.  Maybe you can fool people this way but God knows everything and isn’t fooled by human manipulations.  Just do what He tells you to do!

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He has not treated us as we deserve for our sins or paid us back for our wrongs.  As high as the heavens are above the earth- that is how vast His mercy is toward those who fear Him.  As far as the east is from the west- that is how far He has removed our rebellious acts from Himself.  As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear Him. -Psalm 103:10-13  (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Unlike people, when God forgives, He FORGETS!  When you are forgiven by Him your past will never be an issue again.  HALLELUJAH!!!

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You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, full of mercy toward everyone who calls out to you.
– Psalm 86:5  (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

This is pretty different than the way a lot of people think about the nature of God.  Many think God is stooped over His throne watching us like a hawk for an opportunity to strike us with lightning at the slightest mistake.  Don’t compare the heavenly Father with any other earthly authority from your past whether it be your parents or anyone else. He sacrificed His only Son for YOU and because of this He is ready to hear you when you cry out to Him.

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And He said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.”
– Exodus 33:14  (New American Standard Bible (©1995))

Feeling stressed out?  Find rest in God’s presence.  Worship Him and put all your worries on His shoulders…He can handle it.

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Don’t you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit, whom you received from God, lives in you. You don’t belong to yourselves. You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your body.
– 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Wow, this should make us tremble that God considers your body His “house.”  What are you doing with “His house?”  What are you letting into “His house?”  Don’t you dare use “His house”  for evil purposes as He will not tolerate sin in His presence. 

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Be in Me at all times as I am in you. As the branch is not able to give fruit of itself, if it is not still on the vine, so you are not able to do so if you are not in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches: he who is in Me at all times as I am in him, gives much fruit, because without Me you are able to do nothing.  – John 15:4-5 (Bible In Basic English)

We have to constantly remain connected to Jesus if we are to produce the fruit that God wants.  If the world has first place in your heart you won’t be able to accomplish anything God wants you to do.  And God is not impressed with YOUR ideas of good works.  He is impressed when you are doing what HE has laid out in His plan for you to do.

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…and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”
– Isaiah 30:21 (World English Bible)

We all say we want God to lead us and guide us in the way we should go but are we quiet enough in our souls to be able to hear His Spirit leading us?  Or do we let the cares and worries of this world drown out His voice?  Maybe if we slow down and take the time to listen to Him instead of just doing the first thing that pops into our heads we could avoid a lot of our troubles.

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