Do you find it hard to love some people? Maybe it is a fellow worker, a disagreeable neighbor, someone in your family, a person of another race or religion.
It is a natural reaction to not love someone who has hurt you, but that is the problem. It is a “natural” reaction. The Bible tells us in Ephesians as Christians to put off the old man which is corrupt and put on the new man, which is holy.
How then do we overcome the lack of love in our lives? Start to pray for that person if it is an individual. Ask God to change your heart if it is a group of people.
We cannot be an obedient Christian or have God’s blessings if we have hate in our heart.
Twelve days into the New Year and you are ready to give up on your resolutions. Already missed the goal. Don’t give up.
Start again. read your Bible everyday, determined to exercise, going to eat right, be a better communicator? Did you miss a day, 2?
Start again. Never loose sight of your goal. Get into God’s Word. Ask the Lord to help you. He wants you to be successful in whatever you do.
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
It is hard to believe that we are still having the coronavirus around for over 2 years. This has caused much division in our country, workplaces and even among families. It is time to put our trust in the Lord, and ask Him to heal our differences as well as this disease.
As Christians we need to take reasonable precautions, however, we do not need to be overwhelmed by fear and frustration. God promises to protect His children. Let us put our trust in Jesus, our Savior and give Him all of our fear no matter what the circumstances.
The Bible says, today is the day of salvation. Are you waiting until you are good enough? There is none righteous.
Are you holding on to a sin that is in your life and you do not want to let go? Jesus cleanses all our sin. Give it to Him.
Maybe you are trusting in another god who you think will get you to Heaven. Jesus is the only way. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
You may think you have plenty of time but we are not guaranteed one more moment of life. Do not wait any longer. Make today your day of salvation.
The Bible says what we think, is what we are. We can be positive or negative.
We are so tempted to think negative, unproductive and even sinful thoughts. What we think is what we become.
Have you ever been unable to sleep because something is bothering you that your mind will not let you rest? I think we have all been there.
What can we do about these thoughts? The Bible has the answer.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
If we listen to the news media, we may experience fear, worry, doubt, defeat, and discouragement.
Wars, natural disasters, spreading of coronavirus and other bad news can cause us to have negative thoughts.
These thoughts can cause our faith in Jesus to falter. How can we overcome and get back to a secure faith in Jesus?
First, read the Bible daily. Remember who Jesus is and what He has done for us. He is our Savior. We can trust Him with our life.
Do not listen to negative reports. Be aware but do not let the news become an obsession. Turn it off if you have to.
Stay away from people who are negative. Fellowship and seek Godly council from spiritual Christians.
Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us into a closer relationship with the Lord. God loves us and will take care of us no matter what the circumstances.
Many people will be celebrating New Year’s Eve tonight drinking, going to parties, etc., only to start the New Year with a headache and hangover. We can start our New Year with a clean heart.
Christians take time this evening to pray for forgiveness for the unconfessed sins that we have committed. If you have never accepted Jesus as your Savior there is no better way to start a new year than becoming a new person in Christ. Happy New Year. May 2022 bring you and your loved ones peace and joy that only the Lord can give.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Christmas is over, time to take down the beautiful decorations and keeping in our hearts the memories of Christmas 2021. It always makes me sad to put away those wonderful things that make Christmas special every year. As we put away the lights, tree, nativity sets, let us NOT put away the truth of Christmas, Jesus was born into this world to be our Savior, and it is our responsibility to tell others. So let us make a resolution to be better witnesses in 2022 and Serve Our Savior with more zeal than we ever had before.
Witnessing is a little more difficult because of the restrictions in some areas, but we can make phone calls, write notes and use social media to be a witness for the Lord. Be creative. Think of someone today who needs the Lord and pray for him or her, and then contact them. People need the Lord now more than ever.
Acts 26:22-23 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come. That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentil
What a wonderful verse to start with for the month of December! God does supply all our needs.
Some people have abundance of money and material things. Others have very little. The Christmas season is a time for giving. It is not the cost of the gifts, it is the gift given from the heart that counts.
A phone call, letter or an invitation for a meal can mean more than the most expensive present in the world. Your time with your friends and family is the most meaningful gift you can give.
God wants the same thing. You can give a large offering, go to church or do some charity work, but the most important thing you can give to God is time to read His word, pray and then tell someone else about His special gift, the Lord Jesus.
Center for Evangelists 
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