9/04            1 John 2:16

For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.

AVOID

Avoid letting the world control you.  Spend time with Jesus and He will equip you to hold fast to your freedom from sin.  

9/03            Jeremiah 9:23-24

This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 

24 but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.

KNOW

Know the Lord.  Spend time in His Word.  Ask Jesus into your heart, and to  forgive you of your sin.  Believe in Him and HE will do it.  

9/02            Psalm 75:4

“I warned the proud, ‘Stop your boasting!’ I told the wicked, ‘Don’t raise your fists!

BOASTING

We boast when we are fearful.  We boast when we are unsure.  Stop boasting.  Check your ego with Jesus.  Walk in Him and love your neighbor.  

9/01            James 4:6

⁶ And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud  but gives grace to the humble.

GRACE
Check yourself.  Make sure you are walking in humility.  The Lord Jesus gives grace (what we need and cannot earn) to the humble.  Walk in humility and Jesus will lift you up as you face the challenges of life. 

8/31                 1 Peter 5:7 
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

FIRST

God is first. 
There is no second.
He loved you before the foundation of the world
God is love.
You are His beloved.
When you understand how much He loves you, and does for you,
You will love Him.
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
God loves you.  

8/30                 1 Corinthians 10:13 
“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”

YOU CAN

The Lord says “you can” survive, change, and grow.  Trust in the Lord and He will do it.  

8/29                 Philippians 4:13 
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

LIFE

LIFE is not a puzzle.  It is difficult and chaotic but the Jesus keeps us balanced and able to move forward however difficult life gets.  Jesus is our salvation.  He is the way, the truth and the life.  

8/28                 Romans 8:31 
“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”

YOU

God is for you.  You count.  Your life has value.  You are important to God-He has a plan for your life.  He has forgiven you and seeks to help you live your best life.  

8/27                 Matthew 28:20 
“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

NOT ALONE

Whatever else modern society teaches us and no matter how alone we may feel, Jesus tells us that when we come to the Father, we will never be alone.  Jesus connects us with the Father.  

8/26                 Isaiah 41:10 
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

POWER

There is power for us in Jesus Christ.  He connects us with the Father and Holy Spirit.  God’s hand is for us.  He will see us through.