We will never even come close to being an ideal Christian; But we can do our best to apply the principles.

The secular world uses our hypocrisy against us. Today more than ever we see the need for the healing of Christ’s love. Mental illness is rampant – disregard for life – basically Sodom and Gomorrah.

Preventative maintenance is key to staying “healthy and strong” in the Lord.

Ephesians 5:23 ,, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

God’s word is the medicine, the daily vitamin, the process and the only answer. Negativity, hate, hopelessness, anger, and resentment all lead to despair. Remember the saying ” garbage in – garbage out” – Your data entry is crucial.

Those of you who pray in the Spirit: now more than ever lift your voices. Ephesians 4:12..for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

Mark 12:30 (Jesus said) “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” This is the first commandment. John 14:6 (Jesus said) “I am with way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me. “

What are you trusting in to get you into heaven? The answer to this should be Christ and Christ alone! Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved – Acts 16:31 (so a surrender of our lives to Jesus.)

Mark 16:16 “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned,”

Hearing the Gospel: Romans 10:17- 18 So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ. But I ask, “Did they not hear?” Yes, they did: Their voice has gone out to the whole earth, and their words to the ends of the world.”

John 8:32 (Christ said) “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Believe the Gospel: John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Hebrews 11:6 Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.

Repent of sins: Acts 17:30-31 Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has set a day when He is going to judge the world in righteousness by the man He has appointed. He has provided proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.

Confess faith in Jesus Christ: Matthew 10:32-33 (Christ said) Therefore, everyone who will acknowledge me before others, I will also acknowledge them before my Father in heaven. But whoever denies me before others I will also deny him before my Father in heaven. Romans 10:9-10,13 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation. (Christ said) “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Be baptized: Mark 16:16 (Christ said) “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.’

Sample prayer for salvation: Lord Jesus, I am a sinner, I repent of my sins, please forgive me, come into my life. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. I believe you died for my sins, arose on the third day and ascended into heaven. Help me to live for you the rest of my life.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever- present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

In my distress I called upon the Lord: I cried unto my God for help. From His temple, He heard my voice. – Psalm18:6

They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. – Isaiah 40:31 I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 When you are hurting, fearful and scared, you pray…but we should be prayerful at all times; not just in times of great need. Prayer should not be the “go to” – in case of emergency call… We should have frequent and regular conversations with God. That is what increases our strength in these times of need. This relationship with the Lord also strengthens our faith. Believing God is there for us at ALL times is key to peace of mind. God is the great healer of not only our physical but our spiritual needs.

Psalm 50:15 – Call to me in times of trouble. I will save you, and you will honor me.

Colossians 1:13 For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His dear Son.

Colossians 3:2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth..

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your heart. For as members of one body your are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Colossians 3:23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:1-9, 14- 2 Timothy 4:1-5 “Dangers of the Last Days” – You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that! They are the kind who work their way into people’s homes and win the confidence of vulnerable women who are burdened with the guilt of sin and controlled by various desires. (Such women are forever following new teachings, but are never able to understand the truth.) these teachers oppose the truth just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. They have depraved minds and a counterfeit faith, But they won’t get away with this for long. Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, just as with Jannes and Jambres. .But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true….All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.,,,, God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work………… For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News and fully carry out the ministry of God has given you.

We have all heard the phrase ” God works in mysterious ways.” In the natural we are limited in our ability to see how or why certain things happen or circumstances arise. But in the spiritual realm, God’s realm, He allows, observes and directs.

Romans 8:28 NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him; who have been called according to His purpose.

I was always a nervous child. As an adult I developed Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It progressed in my twenties which resulted in many hospital stays. I battled this disorder for years. I experienced many close calls and results of human error, all the while developing a more intense relationship with God. I realize I am a walking miracle; saved from a fatal illness for a specific purpose.

My God’s gifts are discernment and encouragement. I also believe I have a “hotline” to God. These gifts became more apparent to me through my battle with a serious illness. We all have our journeys. We all have our purpose. We all are saved through Christ Jesus. Because of His purpose, His journey we can have eternal life. We can have all our sins erased. We can be cleansed completely by His blood!! John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

The world is changing and His time is near. We must strive to extend love and compassion to all. Our actions are louder than words. You never know who maybe watching you. Who you may influence with your actions. So share your experience, your walk with the Lord as hope for others. GOD BLESS.

Death and Life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it. Proverbs 18:21

When things are spoken they become more real. God spoke the world into existence. We are taught to speak positive affirmations. Blessings are usually verbal. Vows are verbal. Promises are spoken.

Part of putting on the Armor of God is using God’s word – and His spoken word. Nothing is more powerful than the word of God.

For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced. Matthew 12:37 Hence the urgency to learn how to tame our tongues.

James 3:8….But the human tongue can be tamed by no man. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Matthew 12:36 But I tell you, on the day of judgement men will have to give account for every idle word they speak. John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life: the flesh conveys no benefit what ever. The words that I have been speaking to your are Spirit and Life.

Be positive in your verbal thoughts; Speaking happier more productive declarations will in turn have positive results. Bless yourself – Speak Life into your life, not death.

Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace to those who hear it. Ephesians 4:29

Today as Christians we must have encouraging and happy words for those we encounter. Our words should be filled with hope and reflect our faith in God.