♥ Going From Bleak To Beautiful ♥

No matter how bleak the landscape of life may look, God can transform it into a glorious garden of color and fragrance. ~Julie Ackerman Link
(Job 42:12)

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♥ He Owns It All ♥

These days being frugal is not something that is desired by our society. Yet living within your means is one of the wisest things anyone can do. I want to be 'rich' society screams. Nothing wrong with getting rich if you can handle it. If you're a person that can't handle it, why would God ever bless you with it? The real reason to have great wealth is to advance and promote the Kingdom of God. If promoting the Kingdom of God is your goal, get ready because you've just positioned yourself to possess all the gold, silver and the cattle-that your Heavenly Father owns on a thousand hills. ~Donnie Alexander (Deuteronomy 8:18)

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♥ What The World Needs Now ♥

When all you have is God, you have all you need.
~Dennis Fisher
(Philippians 4:11)

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♥ His Sacrifice Of Love ♥

Whether we receive persecution or praise for our service to the Lord, may our focus always be loyalty to Him and gratitude for His sacrifice of love. ~David McCasland
(2 Corinthians 11:30)

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♥ The Power Of His Name ♥

God's names, which describe His character, can bring comfort when we need it most.

Elohim: the God above all gods
Jehovah Jireh: the God who provides
El-Shaddai: the almighty God
Jehovah Rapha: our healer God
Jehovah Shalom: our God of peace
Jehovah Shamma: our God who is present
Jehovah Yahweh: our loving , covenant-keeping God

Help us to remember your name in times of need and distress. ~Joe Stowell
(Proverbs 18:10

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♥ A Candidate For Increase ♥

When you pray for your enemies instead of hating them, you become a candidate for increase. When you turn away from immorality, you're turning toward blessing. When you see things in your life that you know aren't right and you correct them according to the Word of God, you're preparing yourself to handle greater financial abundance. ~Kenneth Copeland (Proverbs 28:20)

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♥ Who Is Supposed To Lift Me Up? ♥

Christ was lifted up that He might lift us up.
~Bill Crowder
(Psalm 12:1-2)

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♥ Look To The Hills ♥

We lift our eyes to the One who keeps us, guards us, and overshadows us in the face of all types of danger. He preserves us from evil and keeps us safely in His care for all eternity. ~Bill Crowder
(Psalm 121)

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♥ Freed From The Jaws Of Death ♥

Those who've been rescued from sin are best able to help in the rescue of others. ~Marvin Williams
(Luke 9:6)

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♥ The Hitching Post Of God's Guidance ♥

If there's one thing you can hitch your horse to - it's God's Guidance. His guidance in the past gives us grand courage for the future. ~Donnie Alexander
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

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♥ More Of The Word Equals Growth ♥

Spiritual growth is a serious subject in the body of Christ. Or maybe it's not, depending upon what church circle you are involved with. Nonetheless, more of the Word of God is the key to personal development in Christ! Use the Word to take thoughts captive, escape temptations, and to grow from "glory to glory." Remove and brandish your sword of the spirit for every hardship, every good time, every bad time, every battle, and especially when you're down and out. Memorize it, repeat it, listen to it, and most of all live it to the glory of God. Brandish the Word over and over each day and watch how you will blossom and become the person you were meant to be in the Kingdom of God.~Donnie Alexander (Hebrews 4:12)

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♥ Dependence Day Equals Freedom ♥

Our greatest strength comes from dependence on our strong God. ~Bill Crowder
(John 15:5)

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♥ The Power of Encouraging One Another ♥

As we serve each other, may we serve with the tender loving care of our Savior, encouraging each other in our spiritual journey. God pours His love into our hearts to flow out to others' lives. ~Dennis Fisher
(I Thessalonians 2:7)

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♥ Release It Into His Strong Hands ♥

There are plenty of worries that can weigh us down. But as we release them into God's strong hands, He will help us through our trials. Worry is a burden that God never meant for us to bear. ~Anne Cetas
(Psalm 3:1)

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♥ The Value Of His Death And Resurrection! ♥

Jesus' resurrection spelled the death of death.
~Dave Branon
(Romans 1:3-4)

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♥ How To Get Your Life Back On Track ♥

Confession is the path that leads to restoration.
~Bill Crowder
(I John 1:9)

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♥ Stake Your Claim To Stay Positive ♥

Feeling down? Have you recently failed miserably at work, sports, or in your relationship? Don't despair. Remember these four words: "Refocus on the positive." In that moment ponder all the good things in your life - including the ways you can assist others, your team, your spouse, and you may find that you have so many positives, you'll lose time for those negatives. Refocusing on the positive will help you see things the way the Lord sees them as: "Working together for your good!"
~Donnie Alexander (Romans 8:18)
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♥ Who Can I Depend On? ♥

The Christian life is a process in which we learn complete dependence on God. ~David McCasland
(2 Peter 1:8)

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♥ Having Christ's Concern For Others ♥

Caring for the burdens of others helps us to forget about our own. When we choose a course of action, we should ask ourselves, "Does this reflect Christ's concern for others, or am I only concerned for myself?" ~Dennis Fisher (Romans 13:10)

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♥ It's Never All Over With God ♥

You may think that you are finished, done, all over, and abolished. Stand tall. It's not over until the Lord Jesus says it's over and my Bible says If God be for me, who can be against me? So, no you're not done, you're not over, you've only just begun! Watch and see what your God can do! ~Donnie Alexander (Romans 8:31)

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