Stop Gloating

“Do not gloat when your enemy falls;
when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
or the Lord will see and disapprove
and turn his wrath away from them.” Proverbs 24:17-18 NIV Bible Gateway

Ok so the midterm elections are behind us now and all the advertising on TV has ceased praise God. But now many people are disheartened and even mad over results and both sides may be saying ugly things on social media. Resist the urge to do that. 

Today’s verse is pretty clear to not be jumping for joy over someone’s failures or defeats and above all remember all humans are made in God’s image. True they don’t all acknowledge or even care about Him but He is their creator. 

Stay off social media. Praise God instead. Praise Him when things are going good and praise Him when they are not. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says “in all things to give thanks”. Wow. All means all. Now go pray and be still. Wait as God works. 

PRAYER: Lord help me to learn to keep silent and not enter into fruitless debates. I know you are working In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stay In The Room

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.Galatians 6:9 NIV Bible Gateway

Are there relationships you have felt like running out on because you were at the end of your rope? Know that that is from the enemy not God especially if it is involves your marriage partner. But if it is a friend or someone you are frustrated with don’t try to change them just be there. 

Stay put, hang on, don’t let go! Believe that God hears your prayers and knows your frustrations so keep on keeping on. 

Things in life aren’t always easy and the enemy likes to poke your buttons and try to get you frustrated. Each day start your day with prayer and reading scripture to get your focus right. Now go run your race keeping your eyes on the cross. 

PRAYER: Help me Father to hang on during hard times and struggles. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Deliver Me From Myself

 “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?”Romans 7:24

Have you ever felt like if only I could stop doing dumb stuff like opening your mouth at wrong time or doing something you regret later. It is almost like “Lord help me get away from my human nature and get immersed in God’s nature”. 

Dying to self is essential for walking the Christian life and not being overcome with anxiety over things you can’t control. Practice being kind, generous, loving, and forgiving. 

Who is on the throne of your life? Is it time to allow the Holy Spirit to infill you and let you run hard after Jesus again putting others before yourself? 

PRAYER: I need you Lord to help me have more of you and less of me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Freedom Isn’t Free

“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves,” 1 Peter 2:16

I am not writing today to tell you how to vote but instead to ask you to reflect on your God given freedoms and those who paid the ultimate price to have this country. Hopefully you are voting and if not you should be. 

Many issues and candidates are on the ballots nationwide. Lots of deceptions and cover ups. People convinced so and so is evil and needs voted out. I urge to not get into political squabbles. 

Today be thankful to have the right to vote. First pray then go to the polls. Be careful of deceiving spirits and those liars trying to trick you. Go vote then be at peace. 

PRAYER: Thanks for Election Day. Praying for our country to stay free and to not fall into the wrong hands. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Don’t Open Doors To The Devil

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14

My friend we live in a crooked deceitful world that Satan would love to crush all things relating to Jesus Christ. One of the tools that Satan can use is social media has people blast one another with no consequence. Also the tool can open the door to pornography, affairs, and so forth. 

So many temptations are out there in the world. Good versus evil right versus wrong. Seek God each day and hear from Him by reading His Word The Bible. 

As a believer you should want to make Heaven crowded as the late Charlie Kirk used to say. Your heart should break for those keeping the door wide open to the enemy. Continue to press in daily in prayer for the lost and blinded. 

PRAYER: Lord help me daily to recognize attacks by the enemy and to stand strong. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Your Destination Is Your Decision

“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” Revelation 21:8

You are born and you die. When you die you either go to Heaven or to Hell. Many make jokes about that saying a loving God could never subject people to eternal damnation and flames. But if people reject Him and His teaching during their life why would the entrance sign to Heaven have their name on it?

Sad to say many people will be shocked when they take their last breath and are in an extremely dark place with no way out but God gave them choices on Earth to follow Him and they mocked Him and His teachings and His followers. 

Years ago I believe 1992 in Fairborn, Ohio a church did a drama for an alternative to Halloween where you had to be at least 12 to attend as it was very intense. It basically showed through several scenes a person who rejected Christ and what happened after they had died during a mock chemical spill and the next moment were in a hallway where there was weeping and gnashing of teeth. Very powerful and at the end the salvation message was presented to give people a chance to ask Jesus into their heart. Do you have friends and family who need to come to the Lord? Keep praying for them. 

PRAYER: Father may Your Word go through the whole world so everyone has a chance to know you are Lord. Open eyes Satan had blinded. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Trick Or Treat

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.”1 Peter 5:8

Not only is this the day Halloween is celebrated but it is also my birthday. I am not a huge fan of Halloween even though yeah I get it children love dressing up and getting candy but it is the demonic dark aspect of this day I hate to pay tribute to. 

What a religious nut are you? No I love Jesus and I hate seeing evil paraded as fun and yes there are those that say “for crying out loud Becky get a grip it is all for fun” and I am reminded of how the power of darkness has gripped our world trying to call dark light and light dark. 

Black magic, fortune tellers, ouija boards, witches, and little red devil outfits to make toddlers look cute. The Holy Spirit has to bring conviction upon your heart before you decide enough is enough. Each and every day wake up praising God for teaching you truth through the word and get up and be a light for the kingdom. 

PRAYER: Father thank you for each day you have given us and even in the midst of Halloween activities let me not be holier than thou but instead pray for conviction to come upon others. Keep our children safe as they trick or treat. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Represent Christ

“So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation, then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”Philippians 2:15

I was thinking of how important a parents’ job is to teach little children about Jesus but also about taking care of things and picking up after yourself. On a recent visit to an elevated ‘lounge’ at my local grocery store many people had left litter behind or dirty tables. It reminded me of a sign that used to be hanging in the break room American Red Cross I think at Wright Patterson AFB which said “your mother doesn’t work here please clean up after yourself.” 

Especially when those with you know you are a Christ follower how much more important to set an example. You can even pick up stuff others left behind kind of what adopt a highway does even though you didn’t throw litter out you serve your community by helping tidy up the roadside. 

Wherever you go don’t be a secret service Christian but shine the love and light of Jesus’. Don’t do things to get noticed but to be an example for Christ. 

PRAYER: Father God thank you for this Earth and my home. Help me be a good caretaker or what you entrust me with. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stop Arguing

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.Proverbs 12:16 ESV Bible Gateway 

Let God fight your battles. Arguments cause so much trouble and are right from the pit of Hell. Having little arguments about stuff that doesn’t even matter uses so much mental energy. 

Let things go. Don’t try to prove your point. Rise above the fight or argument. Get it stopped now before it escalates into something worse. 

Would you rather live in peace or turmoil? Obviously the answer should be peace. Then seek to end arguments. Now go have a good day. 

PRAYER: Lord God help me stay calm in my spirit and avoid getting into foolish conflicts. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Many

“For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.” Matthew 24:5

The Bible speaks of many people who will come and say they are Jesus and many will be deceived. In the last days many false prophets will arise. That is why it is crucial to know scripture and be planted in a good Bible preaching church. 

Don’t follow after a man anyway because only Christ is to be followed no one else. Many will misuse scripture to sway people so be on your guard. 

In Matthew 24 it says many will be offended and betray and hate one another. This is why you need to know the truth. Even today there is so much deception so be on your knees in prayer and ask yourself “what would Jesus do”. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus you are good and your mercies endure forever. Show me the way and help me walk in it. Guard my heart from the lies of Satan. In Jesus’ name. Amen.