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Tag: Essential

  • “The Lord’s Law Is Essential”

    Psalm 1:2-3 (AMP)
    But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.

    3 And he will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season;
    Its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].

    Beloved, joy in the Lord’s law is essential to bearing fruit in our lives. Developing a love for God’s Word is more important than simply making it part of your routine. Appreciating and enjoying the Word is more important than merely becoming accustomed to it. After you have completed reading the Bible for the day, you should not stop reflecting on the words that God has given you. Keep what you have learned close to your heart, so you won’t forget it. Success follows because you’ll soon be applying what you’ve learned in the Bible to your daily life. This verse is a sobering reminder that our efforts to produce fruit will always fall short without God and His Word. In light of this, those who regularly reflect on God’s Word are compared to “trees planted beside the streams of water.”

  • “Be Watchful for The Essentials of Others”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved – Happy Friday!!! 😀

    You know Beloved, self-centered (egotistical) spirits and pride (snobbishness) can lead to indifference and competitions (fights). That’s why the Apostle Paul cautioned and encouraged the Philippians to put the welfare of others above theirs and be self-effacing. You see, self-centered motivations like the desires for money, celebrity status “reputation”, and power “control” can destroy the bond of men and women, brothers and sisters, family, co-workers, and church members. It can lead to detachments, arguments, disagreements and other things which are not fruitful. Every person has their own distinct needs that have to be fulfilled. Some people need to be loved, some people need to be accepted, some people need to be cared, for and some people need to be appreciated. We all have these kinds of needs, but the key to this isn’t to spend our lives trying to selfishly or greedily get them met. Spend your life being considerate when it comes satisfying other people’s needs “according to God’s will” in giving.
    Believe me God will bless you.

    Beloved, as you go into this weekend remember your church, relationships, and families may not be perfect, but when you get a chance sit back and think about how nice it would be if everyone tried to receive, appreciate, care and love others. 😀

    Let US Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive me for being selfish – narcissistic, in looking for what brings me contentment rather than thinking about how I can serve others more. Help me to see the essentials of others and inspire me to take action and be a blessing to them But also give me a vision and knowledge to see and comprehend those that are deceitful that try to play games for their personal gain.

    In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen and Aaamen..