#0002298

Dear child of God, just imagine that triumphal march! Picture the excited children being constantly hushed and restrained by their parents from their outbursts of wonder. Think how the women must have experienced an uncontrollable excitement as they found themselves suddenly saved from a fate worse than death. Imagine how the men who accompanied them must have felt ashamed and admonished for mistrusting God and for complaining against Moses. And as you envision the Red Sea's mighty walls of water, separated by the outstretched hand of the Eternal in response to the faith of a single man, learn what God will do for His own...- FBMeyer, Streams........Exodus14:15,16 "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the people to get moving! Pick up your staff and raise your hand over the sea. Divide the water so the Israelites can walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground."

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#0002299

Certainly virtue is like precious odors, most fragrant when they are incensed, or crushed for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue...- Francis Bacon.......Psalm34:22 "But the Lord will redeem those who serve Him. No one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned."

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#0002300

The law does not justify us or help us overcome sin. But now that we are bound to Christ, He is our Master, and He gives us power to do good rather than evil...-NLT Life App...“Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God's grace(Rom6:14)."

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#0002301

Waiting upon God is vital in order to see Him and receive a vision from Him. Jacob “crossed the ford of the Jabbok (Gen32:22)”, saw God, and became Israel. Seeing a vision of God transformed Gideon from a coward into a courageous soldier. And For God's vision to be impressed in our hearts, we must sit in stillness at His feet for quite a long time. Remember, the 'troubled' surface of a lake will not reflect an image. Yes, He continues to whisper to us, but we often do not hear Him because of the noise and distractions caused by the hurried pace of our lives...-Frederick William Faber, Streams...Proverbs29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

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#0002302

This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. . Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ...-Tyndale NLT Life App bible.....2Cor1:21,22 "Now He which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts."

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#0002303

Your character is reflected in your choices and decisions in life, with consequences attached to them. The aggregate total of what you decide to do--right or wrong--is the material that constitutes your character and who you are. Doing right is its own reward. While those who take the path of expedience may gain temporary advantages, who you are when you lie down at night is important. God knows. You know. And eventually even your enemies will know. Integrity makes the difference...-Sala, Refuge And Strength.......Psalm37:5-6 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”

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#0002304

"In everything you are enriched by Him(1Cor1:5).- When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners(Rom5:6). Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good(v7). But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners(v8). And since we have been made right in God's sight by the blood of Christ, He will certainly save us from God's condemnation(v9). For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of His Son while we were still His enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of His Son(v10). So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God(v11)."

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#0002305

"But when the right time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, subject to the law(Gal4:4). God sent Him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that He could adopt us as His very own children(v5). And because we are His children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, 'Abba, Father(v6).' Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are His child, God has made you His heir(v7)."

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#0002306

"The Lord nurses them when they are sick(Psa41:3).- In all their suffering he also suffered, and He personally rescued them. In His love and mercy He redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years(Isa63:9).- Lord, your dear friend is very sick(John11:3).- Each time He said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness . . . so that the power of Christ can work through me(2Cor12:9).- That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed everyday. For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever(2Cor4:16-18)."

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#0002307

"For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength(Phi4:13).- For in Him we live and move and exist(Acts17:28).- He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint(Isa40:29-31).- The eternal God is your refuge, and His everlasting arms are under you(Deut33:27)."

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#0002308

Marriage is Good Medicine for Men. One of the best things a man can do to live a long fulfilled life is to get married. Men, marry someone who loves you, who communicates with you, who is on the same page as you spiritually, and who cares deeply for you. The fact is that both husband and wife need each other, and both have what the other needs. By coming together in marriage, needs in their lives are met, producing more harmonious and healthier lives. There is an emotional chemistry, a synthesis, that results from men and women bonding in marriage. Both benefit from it when it comes to health, longevity, and general happiness. Moses explained 3,000 years ago that a man should leave his father and mother and be united to his wife in such a way that the two become flesh. Follow the guidelines of Scripture, God designed us and He knows best what produces harmony and happiness...-SALA, Refuge And Strength.......Genesis2:18 'It is not good for man to be alone.'

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#0002309

"And this, too, is a very serious problem. People leave this world no better off than when they came. All their hard work is for nothing--like working for the wind(Ecclesiastes5:16). Throughout their lives, they live under a cloud--frustrated, discouraged, and angry(v17). Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life(v18). And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life--this is indeed a gift from God(v19). God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past(v20)."

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#0002310

If my life is fruitless, it doesn't matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn't matter who criticizes me...- John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress.....Galatians5:22 "But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against these things!" - "The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My Name(John14:26).- If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask Me, and I would give you living water(Jn4;10).- So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him(Luke11:13)?- I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and He will grant your request because you use My Name. You haven't done this before. Ask, using My Name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy(Jn16:23b,24).- Ye have not, because ye ask not(James4:2b).- When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on His own but will tell you what He has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring Me glory by telling you whatever He receives from Me(Jn16:13,14). All that belongs to the Father is Mine; this is why I said, 'The Spirit will tell you whatever He receives from Me'(v15)."

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#0002311

When looking at faults, use a mirror, not a telescope...- Yazid Ibrahim.....Psalm143:1,2 "Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my plea! Answer me because You are faithful and righteous. Don't put Your servant on trial, for no one is innocent before You."

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#0002312

Prayer without faith quickly degenerates into an aimless routine or heartless hypocrisy. However, prayer with faith brings the omnipotence of God to the support of our petitions. It is better not to pray until your entire being responds to, and understands, the power of prayer. When genuine prayer is even whispered, earth and heaven, and the past and future, say, 'Amen!' Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except those things outside the will of God...- Cowman-Reimann, Streams.........Romans3:3,4 "True, some of them were unfaithful; but just because they were unfaithful, does that mean God will be unfaithful? Of course not! Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. As Scriptures say about Him, 'You will be proved right in what you say, and you will win your case in court'."

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#0002313

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage... - William Ellery Channing.........Acts13:39 "Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in Him is declared right with God--something the law of Moses could never do. Be careful! Don't let the prophets' words apply to you. For they said, 'Look, you mockers, be amazed and die. For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn't believe even if someone told you about it."

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#0002314

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties...- Helen Keller........2Tim2:1,2 "Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others."

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#0002315

The self-centered take themselves too seriously. The humble take simple humor from all situations...- Peter Reese, Hope Is The Harvest.....Col3:16 "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom."

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#0002316

Is it any wonder that we do not receive God's blessing after stumbling over His promise through unbelief? I am not saying that faith merits an answer or that we can work to earn it. But God Himself has made believing a condition of receiving, and the Giver has a Sovereign right to choose His own terms for His gifts...- Samuel Hart, Streams.......1Timothy3:16 "Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory."

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#0002317

When you earnestly pray for God's will, you are praying at the highest level of faith. God always gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him...- Harold J. Sala, Healing........1John3:21-22 "Dear friends, if we don't feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from Him whatever we ask because we obey Him and do the things that please Him."

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#0002318

When you give yourself, you receive more than you give...- Antoine De Saint-Exupery.....Rom13:10 "Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."

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#0002319

"'Come now, let's settle this,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool(Isaiah1:18). If you will only obey Me, you will have plenty to eat(v19). But if you turn away and refuse to listen, you will be devoured by the sword of your enemies. I, the Lord, have spoken'(v20)!"- "I--yes, I alone--will blot out your sins for My own sake and will never think of them again(Isa43:25)."- "I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to Me, for I have paid the price to set you free(Isa44:22)."- "Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back(Isaiah38:17)."

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#0002320

'You never, never reap in the same season you sow,' say Author Ron Mehl rephrasing what Paul said long ago, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what He sows(Gal6:7)." But there are two sides to this coin. One side speaks of a person spending a lifetime sowing seeds of uprightness, joy, and generosity. People belonging to this category give of themselves sacrificially in such a way that they help make their part of the world a brighter, better place. Paul's dictum to the Galatians is not just a warning but also a promise. "Whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap" has a spiritual promise attached to it--one day, you will reap the harvest...- Sala, Refuge And Strength...........James3:18 "Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness."

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#0002321

But there are conditions to seeing the open door. We must know what it is to be "in the Spirit(Rev1:10)". We must be "pure in heart(Mat5:8)" and obedient in faith. We must be willing to "consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus(Phil3:8)". Then once God is everything to us, so that "in Him we live and move and have our being(Acts17:28)", the door to heaven will stand open before us as well...- Cowman-Reimann, Streams In The Desert.....Rev4:1 "There before me was a door standing open in heaven."

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#0002322

"We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer(Proverbs16:1). People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives(v2). Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed(v3). The Lord has made everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster(v4). The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished(v5). Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil(v6). When people's lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them(v7). Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest(v8). We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps(v9)."

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#0002323

Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other's welfare, social justice can never be attained...- Helen Keller.........Matthew5:16 "In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."

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#0002324

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe...- Anatole France.....1Cor16:13,14 "Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."

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#0002325

The Lord imparts to me the underlying strength of character that gives me the necessary energy and decision-making ability to live my life. He strengthens me "with power through His Spirit in my innermost being(Eph3:16)." And the strength He gives is continuous, for He is a source of power I cannot exhaust...- Cowman-Reimann, Streams........Psalm68:28 "Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have done in the past."