Daily Inspiration-Check Your Reactions!

Sometimes the crustiest person on the outside is really a person hiding much pain.  Be pleasant.  Be gentle.  You have no idea the impact of a smile or a kind word.  Show compassion.

For it is written:

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.  The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.  The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.  A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”

Proverbs 15:1-4

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Daily Inspiration-God’s Amazing Healing Grace At Work Today!

I was reading an article about whether people see the glass representing their life as half full or half empty.  Personally, I am happy to have the glass!  It is easy to ruminate on what is missing and miss what is right before you.  Some of the simplest blessings are the most overlooked and taken for granted.

Many years ago I went for an eye exam and the Doctor told me I had to see a surgeon that day or I would instantly go blind.   WOW…not what I expected to hear to say the least.  He was adamant.  They offered

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Daily Inspiration-Take A Turn!

Have you messed up?  Is there something in your life that you believe cannot be forgiven?  Repent and know that with heartfelt (it is always a heart issue) repentance God forgets that transgression.

If you have repented, do not stay locked in a sin that He has forgiven and forgotten.   Do not continually ruminate over something that is over and finished.

Do not let something you have done in the past become a stronghold that keeps you from moving forward in your life unencumbered.  Focusing on the past can block present blessings because your focus is diverted from what God

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Daily Inspiration-Are You Battle Ready?

Are you angry about something from the past?  Are you angry about the way negativity in the world is escalating every day?  Do you read and or watch negative things?  Are you edgy and at unrest in your spirit?

Such a large percentage of what may be disquieting, you actually have no control over.  Learning to step away and release such things is imperative in this season.  One such area is the news.  Do you follow the news closely?  Most of it is negative.  So guess what?  What is going into your mind and spirit and heart (for it is

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Daily Inspiration-Looking for Healing?

At His last Passover supper on the night before His crucifixion, Jesus established communion for all who follow Him.  Communion calls to mind the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  My Pastor told me decades ago that communion is most powerful and healing.

Yet, within the body of Christ today many denominations and non-denominations limit the opportunity to receive communion to annually, quarterly, monthly, etc.  Although Jesus never stipulated an exact time frame to receive, He did say, “…as often as …” in 1 Corinthians 11:25b.

I attended a funeral not too long ago in a church where the

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Daily Inspiration-It Really Is Always A Heart Issue!

It is amazing how God can work in your life if you just let Him.  He will open doors no man can open and close doors no man can close.  He will connect you with just the right people to enhance your journey in Him and His work through you.

Are you weary?  Does life have you down?   Are you looking for a change but do not know where to go from here?

Make the decision today to establish or re-establish a relationship with Jesus Christ.  Even if you have followed Him for many years, there may still be a

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Daily Inspiration-Got Wisdom?

When King Solomon had the opportunity to ask God for anything he wanted, he asked for wisdom and an understanding heart (for it is always a heart issue).  He did not ask for wealth or the latest hi-tech chariot.  He asked for wisdom.

What are you asking God for today? Ask first for wisdom.  For without wisdom it is near impossible to live without drama. 

It is so easy these days to be deceived and caught up with people and things that are not God’s best for

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Daily Inspiration-Got Idols?

Who or what do you focus on the most?  What consumes your attention?  Is it money, material things, addiction, sex, your professional title, etc.?  It is easy to unknowingly turn someone or something in your life into an idol.  Even your church, your Pastor, a televangelist can become an idol.  Wanting something or someone so much that it becomes your primary focus can also be an idol.

When you idolize you take your eyes off God. 

I have seen many miss blessings because they are so singularly focused

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Daily Inspiration-Do Not Take the Bait!

Have you noticed how frenetic the world is becoming?  You can readily see it in listening to the news.  You can readily see it in your own little corner of the world.

People seem more divisive than ever before.  It appears that we have lost the ability to listen to one another with an open heart (and it is always a heart issue).  You may not agree with someone on any given issue but that does not mean that you cannot respectfully discuss.  I like to hear another person’s perspective because it is through listening that I can learn not

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Daily Inspiration-Only A Heartbeat Away…

Do you ever feel you will never see the light of day?  Circumstances can readily overwhelm even the strongest among us.  Never lose hope for the dawn will come.  Things will shift.  

Stay ever close in your relationship with the Lord.  Consistently pray a mighty hedge of protection around yourself, your loved ones and your relationship with God.  Consistently put on the whole armor of God, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit for others.  Plead the blood of Jesus over all you

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