Even when things we consider to be sucky happen, God is using them to perfect his children.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
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Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 10:14
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
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The past few days, I've noticed a little bitterness/annoyance sneaking into my heart toward a few people.
This morning, God brought Gal 6 to my mind:
This morning, God brought Gal 6 to my mind:
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
It's time to get my armor on. Get into the war of prayer. Back up my sisters and brothers, and have an attitude of grace and humility toward the lost that need Christ so desperately. Jesus said that when they persecute us, I need not take it personally- it is because of Him. I need to be a servant to them- die for them- just as Jesus did even though they would bash on his name and his servants.
In a still and small voice, The Lord reminded me of my purpose:
In a still and small voice, The Lord reminded me of my purpose:
to please my Master.
1 Kings 8:61
Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.
Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.
1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
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