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Psalm 119:46-47 ESV I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,  for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. This is echoed in 1 Peter 3v15 where Peter tells us to always be prepared to give a reason for the hope we have (but do it with gentleness & respect) God's word makes sense to David. It makes sense of his world, and he lives it out in his work and life, so when those in authority over him want to know what he is about, he's not embarrassed or ashamed to talk about God, & how God's word influences his life and decision making Can I do that? Clearly point to where the Bible influences my decision making? How God has worked in my life? #psalms #psalm119 #theroad #inthistogether

Friday already! Lets start a new chapter...  Proverbs 15:1 ESV A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Not sure if you've experienced the truth of this...often when someone gets angry we start ramping things up as well, matching their anger...so easy to let harsh / unthinking / nasty words come out of our mouths... Next time try a gentle answer...a quieter response...slow down...and see the truth of this proverb work itself out #proverbs #wisdom #wisdomtoliveby  #somethingtochewon

Thursday poetry You give life, You are love You bring light to the darkness You give hope, You restore Every heart that is broken Great are You, Lord It's Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our praise We pour out our praise To You only Been loving this song this week...it reflects a lot of the "Lord's prayer" we have been looking at in Matthew...Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..great are you Lord...and Abram...Step outside & look at creation...it's your breath in my lungs... Check it out http://youtu.be/uHz0w-HG4iU Jesus chose to praise his Father in heaven in the midst of everything...when the going is toughest is when we need to choose God, cling to his people who have your back no matter what... #huttcitybaptistyourock #hymns #hope

Matthew 6:9, 13 NIV This, then, is how you should pray... And lead us not into temptation,     but deliver us from the evil one. Sometimes we neglect the simplest things...we battle with temptation, but how often do we ask God to change our path? Jesus was tempted We're tempted Everyone is in some way about something Ask to be lead somewhere else Ask to be delivered Maybe I should just pray like this every day... #beattitudes #wordsofJesus #pray

Matthew 6:9-12 NIV This, then, is how you should pray... And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors... Looking up to God as the author of forgiveness, acknowledging that while we've been forgiven, we still need forgiveness, and looking out to others with the same grace that we have received...how often do I "give up" on someone because they keep hurting me, making choices I don't agree with, walking away... #loveGod #lovepeople This concept is everywhere in Scripture and especially in the words and life of Jesus Who is it that I need to extend grace to today? #beattitudes #wordsofJesus #grace

Genesis 15:5-6 ESV And he brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them" Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be" I wonder what it's like when God says "step outside with me..." Look at creation. Keep the faith. Now count those stars...I have something bigger in mind. You want a son and heir, but I want everyone to know Me and join with me in Life. Abram, Jonathan, _________, just have faith that I am, & that my big plans are for good, so just do your bit, don't live in fear or anxiety, love those who are in your life, 'cos I've got this... #faith #trustGod #life #eternity

Genesis 15:2, 4-5 ESV But Abram said O Lord God , what will you give me, for I continue childless... the word of the Lord came to him: "...your very own son shall be your heir" And he brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them..." Abram doubted God. God said, step outside. Have a good long look at creation. Have a look at the stars. Count them. For Abram the stars also  represented the offspring he was so anxious about. Step outside tonight and have a long look at the stars...creation shouts out who God is, and in that our faith is restored... #stars #creation #designer #faith #trustGod