Watch Your Mouth

 

“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” - Psalm 141:3

 

 

Is it okay for a child of God to speak bad words?

 

The answer is ‘NO’.

 

Remember that you are made in God’s own image and likeness, hence you should bless others instead and not curse them. However, people nowadays are too vulgar that even their own family is naturally cursed by themselves first-hand.

 

As a child of God, you are chosen by Him, you are made for a purpose.

 

You are then encouraged to speak gracefully, as what Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

 

Always think and allow the Spirit of God to tell you what is the best expression and what is fit to tell.  Allow the Holy Spirit to speak within your heart for it is written in Matthew 12:34, “...For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

 

Thus, be careful and stop others who easily speak unappealing words especially those words that hurt, insult, and discourage other people.

 

Lift up others by encouraging them with your words for it matters. It can (HIM);

 

Heal.

Inspire.

Motivate.

 

Then you will be near Him (God).

 

 

God bless.

 

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You Are Uniquely Made By God

 

“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” - Psalm 139:14

How happy are you to know that you belong to God?

How blessed are you to be created by Him?

How eager are you to praise Him as your Father?

You don’t need to compare yourself to others anymore;

Intelligence.

Physical Appearance.

Dispositions in life.

Popularity.

Standards.

Skills and Talents.

Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.”

Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Both Bible verses mentioned tell you that you are His masterpiece and not one of His plans can be thwarted.  Everything has been laid down, even before you were formed in your mother’s womb.

You may have shortcomings and failures while you are in this world but don’t let those bring you down.  You are enough, appreciated, and loved.  

Just don’t compare yourself with other people. God loves you for who you are.  You are uniquely made by the Hands of the Creator Himself. You are beautiful and precious in God’s eyes.

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The Promise of Help

 “I have learned to be satisfied with the things I have and with everything that happens.”

- Philippians 4:11

You always poured out your blessings to us, oh God.

A grace upon grace.

You fulfill your promise as you declare in 2 Corinthians 12:9,

“My grace is sufficient for you…”

You are so good, oh Lord.

 

Now is the time for me to worship You.

Now is the time for me to praise You.

Now is the time for me to thank You.

Now is the time for me to glorify You.

Now is the time for me to adore You.

Because of my need, You give grace.

 

Today, I bow down on my knees, Oh Lord,

not to ask for anything from you,

but to exalt Your Name on high.

I thank you for teaching me how to be contented and not to complain.

A joy from within comes from You alone.

The promise remains, I claimed.

 

I will rely on You today, tomorrow, and forevermore.

 

This I pray in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

 

 

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Past is Past

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” - Isaiah 43:18

It is time to look forward.

You were hurt in the past.

You faced challenges back then.

You had been in trouble years ago.

You are still keeping a grudge against someone. You are holding on to ‘[disappointments of past failures. It’s like a stagnant water from the drainage. No progress at all. You never allow yourself to go with the flow where God leads you to move.

Your past might cause you to experience sorrows, breakdowns, and anxieties, yet, there’s always a good side of it.

Be reminded from our verse for today not to dwell on the past instead go and move on because blessings are coming.

Forgive and forget. These two might help you to be happy once again for you cannot change what has already happened but you can control your present and future circumstances basing on your response from the past.

Reflect on the learnings and experiences.

Acknowledge the opportunities.

Inspire someone.

Strive for your dreams even more.

Empty your heart from any excess baggage.

You have to RAISE yourself from the past and fight for the present as you conquer the hardships of every day so you can achieve your dreams and be who you want to be in the future.

You can pass the past!

 God bless.

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Do Not Be Afraid

 “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” - Isaiah 41:13 

Have you been so observant these days? Did you hear what is going on in the world? Are you threatened by what tomorrow leads you to?

Calamities, disasters, pandemic, and pains are somewhat like your shadow. It always follows you wherever you are. As you live in this world, there is no peace. You will hear, witness, or even experience earthquakes, fires, landslides, mass-killings, and other terrible attacks. Just recently, there is  a war between Afghanistan and the Taliban.

With everything that is going on around us, you reflect and you come to a conclusion that there is no peace at all, instead there is chaos, there is destruction, oftentimes due to self-motives and bad intentions.

You are afraid.

You are unsure.

You are terrified.

You don’t have any control.

You lose hope.

You feel unsafe.

Be encouraged. The Bible verse for today teaches you to look into the bright side and comforts you that the Lord has already planned your life.  The Lord is ever willing to help you. Sometimes the process is painful and hard, but never forget that when God is silent, He is doing something amazing for you. If you ask for peace in your mind and heart, believe in Him and He will help you.

The Lord is always on time. Don’t worry because everything is under His control.

When you are afraid;

Get a Bible and go to Psalm 56:3-4, for it says, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise - In God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

Feel His presence and you will be safe along your journey.

Also, pray for Afghanistan.

Let peace rule in this world!

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