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2 Kings 22:11-13 When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair. Then he gave these orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the court secretary, and Asaiah the king’s personal adviser:  “Go to the Temple and speak toContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: BACK TO THE BASICS”

John 3:3 “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” I Peter 1:3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we liveContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: BIRTH & REBIRTH”

I Thessalonians 5: 18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 95:2Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE”

Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Philippians 31:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. Sometimes I feel tired, y’all. I’m tired of the pandemic, the riots and violence, the hurricanes and tropical storms, and the political battles. I woke up this morning with thisContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: REJOICE”

John 3:16-17 (NLT) For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. Romans 8:38-39 (NLT) And IContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: THREE LITTLE THINGS”

John 10:14 (NLT) “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me,” Isaiah 40:11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms,holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. Luke 12:32 (NLT) So don’tContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: THANKFUL I’M A BUMMER”

Numbers 22:28-35 Then the Lord gave the donkey the ability to speak. “What have I done to you that deserves your beating me three times?” it asked Balaam. “You have made me look like a fool!” Balaam shouted. “If I had a sword with me, I would kill you!” “But I am the same donkey you haveContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DON’T BLAME THE DONKEY”

Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT) Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.  Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT) But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going toContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: CHANGING WITH THE SEASONS”

Galations 2:16-21 (NLT) Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For noContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: LEGALISM vs GRACE”

2 Samuel 4:4 Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth. 2 SamuelContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DROPPED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN”