Wednesday, July 31, 2019

IT CANNOT GET BETTER THAN THIS


"As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him."   2 Samuel 22:31

God who is perfect, is our treasure right now.
His word is proven, and to this we all avow.
How wonderful to have God help each one.
He's supreme; His care can never be outdone. (RP)

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

IS THIS TOO HARD FOR YOU?


Lu 10:27 So he answered and said," 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and 'your neighbor as yourself.'"

Jesus tested a lawyer here, with commands that are simple and smart.
He checked to see how much he wanted eternal life; this tested his heart.
The commands are powerful indeed, but the last part may be much for some.
We love ourselves, God says, but to love others the same way, made him glum. (RP)

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Monday, July 29, 2019

I'm SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVE


Ps 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the LORD surrounds His people From this time forth and forever.

This promise to Israel long ago, is just as precious for you and me today,
When God's protection and love surround you, what more is there to say.
Oh to have Jesus in our lives, because He saved us from all of our sins.
This is the hope for we who believer, and each one who can say this, wins. (RP)

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Yesterday at our church picnic, I ate a very small portion. It all went well. Ann Paterson who took the picture, broke out in tears when she realized I was actually eating. People have prayed a long time I would be able to do this. Thanks so much for praying. 

Sunday, July 28, 2019

OUR HELPER, THE HOLY SPIRIT


"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."  John 14:26-27


Oh how sweet to have a Helper, One who really cares for me.
He's my Teacher and Sustainer, and thank God my Trustee.
He gives me His peace, and frees my heart from trouble now.
With Him I'm not afraid, and my life He does richly endow. (RP)

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

HOW TO FIGHT THE DEVIL


"Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread." But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."  Matthew 4:3-4

Jesus is the answer to the problem we face with the devil.
Learn from Him what to do; the devil He will always dishevel.
Answer every temptation with Scripture; this is the only way.
Try it next time and you'll learn that this will leave him in dismay.  (RP)

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Friday, July 26, 2019

GOD PRIES INTO MY HEART


Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

Nothing is more powerful than God's Word; it does things you cannot believe.
It pierces, divides, and discerns, and there is nothing it can not achieve.
Deeply it cuts into the soul, knowing exactly what we're thinking about.
Read it daily for the cleansing you need; the outcome you will never doubt.(RP)

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

JESUS IS THE JEWEL




Col 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Treasures come in many forms; the One today is the greatest of all.
Jesus is this treasure, and He is special for the great and the small.
He is our wisdom which means with Him we have all we will need.
To have His knowledge equips us for life, and we are sure to succeed.  (RP)

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

I HAD TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU

My family gave this to me at Christmas, 2017. Soon after I had major surgery and never did use it... not until yesterday, when I made myself a latte. What a beautiful machine and oh boy, that coffee was great. I am thanking the Lord for His goodness in allowing me to enjoy this gift from my family.


A SIMPLE BUT PROFOUND TRUTH


James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Submitting to God is His daily plan for us, and doing it is wise.
When this is obeyed by His children, other things He supplies.
You cannot resist the devil, if their is no submission to God.
So start today and do what's right; you'll be delightfully awed. (RP)

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

A HEALTHY WARNING



"And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many." (Matthew 24:4-5)

False teachers and prophets abound, leading souls into the clutches of hell.
Jesus warns us to watch for deceivers, who will do all they can to excel.
The false ones come saying they are Christ; their aim is to get you to fall.
Be alert, be vigilant always, and always upon Jesus your Savior, call. (RP)

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Monday, July 22, 2019

PLEASE DETERMINE TO DO THIS



"But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me."    Psalm 13:5-6


God's mercy keeps negative things away that we deserve.

Let's learn to trust Him for this, and thank Him, whom we serve.

Thank God for the salvation He provides; it's a gift preserved.

Sing thankfully to Him for his loving care which he does conserve. (RP)

 

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

WATCH YOUR MOUTH!


"Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so."   James 3:10

It hardly seems possible that we could fall so short.
With words that fall from our lips that we contort.
Cursing another person should never come forth.
From this very hour, and never again henceforth.  (RP)

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Saturday, July 20, 2019

ARE YOU LISTENING TO JESUS?


Mr 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."

We tend to make things complicated when we open this precious Book.
I can just hear the Lord sweetly saying " Just open the Bible and look."
His command is to go tell the good news to all: this is the gospel truth.
Don't try to dodge this order my friend, whether you're old or a youth.(RP)


From Dec 2017 to July 4th, 2019 I had not 
had a cup of coffee. I decided it was time to celebrate with my son. It was an enjoyable experience. Again, yesterday he brought me another, and it was the best cup of coffee I have ever had. I drank VERY CAREFULLY because of my swallowing concerns. 

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Friday, July 19, 2019

HE KNOWS OUR TOMORROWS



James 4:14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

Our tomorrows are not known; we do not control these things,
We must commit our all to God trusting Him for what He brings.
Our life is fragile at its best; only God knows what He'll do
We trust Him everyday,for about tomorrow we have no clue.(RP)
  
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Thursday, July 18, 2019

WHAT A WONDERFUL TEACHER

"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,"  Titus 2:11-12

Believers in Jesus are saved by God's grace, and are grateful for what He has given.
They rejoice in the freedom salvation gives, and for their sins that have been forgiven.
Denying the ungodly past, with its lusts, they press onward with joyful and glad hearts.
Fully aware that to live soberly and righteously now, is something only God imparts.  (RP)

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

ONLY ONE WAY


Ac 4:12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

For centuries men have tried other ways to get eternal life,
They know not God nor His word; they are in much strife.
Jesus is the only way to eternal life; it says so in His Word.
If men refuse the gift of life, their mind and soul are blurred. (RP)

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE POULSON


WE CANNOT DO THIS BY OURSELVES


Lu 6:27  "But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you."

We tend to shy away from this, but plainly it is God's command.
Why is hard to love the unlovely, and help the ones we can't stand?
The reason is because He gives us this love; by faith we take it today.
Each day let that love flow through you to the lost; do it without delay. (RP)

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Monday, July 15, 2019

THE LIGHT WE NEED


"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
 Psalm 119:105


Our pathway often is so dismal and dark, we don't know how to walk.
We grope for words, to express ourselves; we don't know how to talk.
And everyday for you and me, we hear His voice calling from above,
"Walk in my light, dear child; I give light for your feet and path,with love. (RP)

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Sunday, July 14, 2019

I'M GLAD GOD IS WATCHING



"For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." II Chron. 16:9a

Sometimes we think we know it all, and can work things out on our own.
King Asa did this and suffered much, because God left him all alone.
God watches over, and is strong on behalf of those whose heart is right.
And when we walk this way before Him, He helps us with all His might. (RP)

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Saturday, July 13, 2019

HE IS STILL TALKING TO US TODAY


"God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds."  Hebrews 1:1-2

 God keeps in touch with mankind, both now and the years long ago.

He will always do this for us, so be encouraged; He has more to show.

Today He speaks through His son Jesus; He does it through His Word.

Never lose a chapter of His letter to us; it's the best you've ever heard. (RP)

 

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Friday, July 12, 2019

AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW



2Ki 18:6 For he held fast to the LORD; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments, which the LORD had commanded Moses.

Hezekiah speaks volumes to us; he walked with God each and every day.
His grasp on the Lord was fixed indeed, and He followed Him all the way.
He faithfully kept His commandments, and did not depart from this course.
His desire was to do what was right, and always stay close to his Source. (RP)

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

I'M SO GLAD HE IS IN CHARGE



For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7

I am glad we don't have to see what's ahead, right around the next bend.
We are only asked to walk by faith and totally on the Lord depend.
He knows so much better what's ahead, and I can trust Him for that.
But if I go it alone, and walk without Him, I know I will fall down flat. (RP)

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

HOW YOU LOOK AT THINGS



1Co 1:8 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

A man without Christ does not often listen to God; his wave-length is askew.
The cross to him is foolishness, and on his side of the ledger,are not a few.
Thank God for those who are saved, they have experienced the power of God.
And each day as they grow deeper in Him, their lives are encouraged and awed. (RP)
  
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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

SPIRITUAL TASTE BUDS


Ps 119:103  How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Each of us has likes and dislikes; some things taste good, but not all.
God's Word is this way for some: a little honey but plenty of gall.
When you love Jesus and His Word, your taste buds change a bit.
His word convicts and changes us, and it all gets sweeter, we admit. (RP)

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Monday, July 8, 2019

OH TO HAVE MORE LIKE THIS



 Ge 6:9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.

Noah was a just man, who believed God and what He said.
He listened, obeyed and made plans for his family far ahead.
He was well-adjusted spiritually and certainly walked with God.
Though he did things God's way the world thought he was odd. (RP) 

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Sunday, July 7, 2019

WORSHIP GOD THIS WAY



Ro 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

How better can one worship God than by giving Him all that you are,
Our body presented to Him, is a sacrifice that's far beyond par.
At church today, my friend, present this reasonable service to Him.
And during the worship hour, pray, and to God sing a praise hymn. (RP)

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Saturday, July 6, 2019

THERE'S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE


"Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people."
 Proverbs 14:34

We live in a sin-laden world, where mankind is lost and undone.
No hope without Jesus is their destiny, and most from Jesus run.
Thank God His righteousness will bring hope, if they trust in Him,
Asking forgiveness for sin, and salvation from a life which is grim. (RP)

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Friday, July 5, 2019

ONLY GOD GIVES THIS KIND OF LOVE




Co 13:1 ¶ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

We may think we really have love, but it may be superficial at best.
Only God by His Spirit, can give us the best that can be possessed.
This love is given us by His Spirit, because we believed in His name,
Now go into a lost world that is dying, and this gospel message proclaim.  (RP)

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Thursday, July 4, 2019

4th OF JULY MESSAGE



 John 8:36  Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

Independence Day speaks of freedom for one and all,
I pray that on this special day, upon the Lord we'll     call.    
Those in Christ are free indeed and this we can't deny,
Spiritual freedom is precious, coming from God on high.
If you are lost without Christ, come, get salvation today,
Trust what Jesus did for you; you'll be free without delay. (RP)

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

ONE LETTER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE



 1Jo 1:8-9 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

One letter makes a difference when you read God's Word, dear friend.
Read it carefully, word by word; this I strongly to you recommend.
If you say you have no sin, God says you deceive yourself.
When one says God forgives sins, then he is honest with himself.
Notice you must confess those sins, for God's cleansing to take place,
When this is done God's way, then you are the recipient of His grace. (RP)

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

CHECK OUT YOUR TEACHERS


Ac 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

We need to imitate the Bereans; they listened to Paul teach the Word.
They checked God's word to see if it matched what they heard.
Oh that we would copy them, and always examine everything taught,
Then we would know the absolute truth, and never again get caught.  (RJ)

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Monday, July 1, 2019

GIVE IT YOUR BEST



Ec 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

Solomon had strong ideas of what life would be for the saint.
The warning: do all you can now, so later there’ll be no complaint.
Work for the night is coming, when every man's work is done.
Do all you can for Jesus now; in eternity there is not a rerun. (RP)


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