Month: April 2026

This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world.
– Ephesians 6:12 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Although we often think the problems we have are the result of the person we can see with our eyes, the true source of our struggle comes from the evil spiritual forces driving that person bothering you.  So before you waste your time fighting with people why don’t you first pray against the plans of our spiritual enemy?

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But it was for our sins He was wounded, and for our evil doings He was crushed: He took the punishment by which we have peace, and by His wounds we are made well.
– Isaiah 53:5 (Bible in Basic English)

Every bit of pain and suffering that Jesus went through was for YOU. Every punch, every whip on His back, every drop of spit He took was for YOU. We were so messed up and far from God that this was the only way to buy us back from the hands of the enemy and an eternal Hell. Thank you Jesus for all You have done for us!

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For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.
– Matthew 18:20    (American King James Version)

When we meet up together with Jesus as our focus, He promises to show up!  In other words…let’s have church!!!

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Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.
– Isaiah 55:6 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))

Although it’s true that God is omnipresent ,meaning He is everywhere at once, there are times when His presence comes more intensely and for a specific purpose.  If you’re not paying attention, you can miss the chance to get the blessing you’ve been waiting for!

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I will not put anything wicked in front of my eyes. I hate what unfaithful people do. I want no part of it.
– Psalm 103:31 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

You are responsible for what you allow to enter into your mind through your eyes.  The enemy loves to use things visually to cause us to lust and fall into sin.  Do not allow sin to grow inside you through looking at things that are unholy.

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Do not be over-anxious, therefore, asking ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For all these are questions that Gentiles are always asking; but your Heavenly Father knows that you need these things–all of them. But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.
– Matthew 6:31-33 (Weymouth New Testament)

Basically it’s really simple. If your first priority is God’s business and to live holy, then He will make sure you do not lack anything you need.

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However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not God’s people, but now you are. Once you were not shown mercy, but now you have been shown mercy.
– 1 Peter 2:9-10 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Never forget that at one point you too were on your way straight to hell like every other sinner in this world.  The same way someone took the time to tell you about the mercy that God had for you as a sinner, should we not also not hold back but tell others the same truth?

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Consider this: The Father has given us His love. He loves us so much that we are actually called God’s dear children. And that’s what we are. For this reason the world doesn’t recognize us, and it didn’t recognize Him either.
– 1 John 3:1 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

If people look at you strangely and treat you as if something is wrong with you for your faith it’s because you are one of God’s kids and they aren’t.  They can’t figure you out because they aren’t part of the same “family.”  Jesus went through the same thing so when people hurt you, run to Him…He understands!

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You see that Abraham’s faith and what he did worked together. His faith was shown to be genuine by what he did.
– James 2:22 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Believing something is true is only part one of faith. Acting like it’s true is the part that completes it. Don’t just mentally acknowledge God’s Word but live your life knowing that it’s true!

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Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser, the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom he can devour.  Withstand him, firm in your faith; knowing that your brethren in other parts of the world are passing through just the same experiences. – 1 Peter 5:8-9 (Weymouth New Testament)

Lion’s don’t just kill any creature that come their way for food.  They’re very stealthily lurk around in the background looking for prey that is weak.  In the same way, our enemy is looking around for those who appear weak in faith.  Those who say they are Christians but don’t pray, don’t read the Word and don’t fellowship with other believers.  Don’t become an easy target!

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