Let the Lord fight for you

 2Chronicles 20:15 “He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem!  This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the  battle is not yours, but God’s.“

The battle is not yours but God’s!!  Wow!!   What a cool perspective!!  Truly, for me to quit drinking and maintain sobriety I need the Lord first.   I know that if I ever pick up again, booze becomes my God and I loose everything.  That may sound extreme to you who are not alcoholic but it’s all too real for those of us that are!! The Lord does and will fight for you!   When I am fighting any battle it helps me when I remeber I am not fighting alone.   The Lord is fighting for me.   I hope this helps you today too.   Be strong in the battle.

Be anxious for nothing TRUST in everything.

 Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”  Do not be anxious about anything!!! Give it all to God!! Let trusting Him, in it all, rule your heart.   Be at peace in all things.   He is worthy of it all!!! He is with us every moment of our lives.  Today, don’t play the “what if” game in your head.   Simply, see Jesus in it all and TRUST.  His way will play out.  His way will be best!!  TRUST!! 😇🙏❤️

Get our hearts right!

Romans 14:17 “ For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating or drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”    Are you careful with what you eat and drink so you honor God but lash out at people when you get stressed?   So what if you are good at obeying tge rules is you have strife in your heart.      Let’s make sure our hearts are full of righteousness, peace and joy first and our actions will follow!!

Dont let your behaviors destroy your brother

 Romans 14:19-21. 19”Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20 All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.  21. It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall.”  When I quit drinking I needed to be around friends and family that were, “like minded”.   It helped me with temptation and it showed me how to live alcohol free.   Same goes with over eating and under moving.   To be healthy and well edify each other in God honoring ways.  Don’t eat or drink anything that will make your brother stumble.  Today, pay attention to who is influencing you.  Be the good influence, the one who mutually edifies.  😇❤️🙏

Speak Life

 Proverbs 20:15 “Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but the lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.”   Speak knowledge!! Speak life!!  Do you have Bible verses memorized so you can quote them when appropriate?   Many times people are looking for truth.  Often, we speak our opinions in response,  verses speaking the knowledge of God.    Will your words be more valuable than gold or rubies today?   Be encouraged to encourage others with the word of God.   Today and always.  😇❤️🙏.  Start with some simple verses like Philippians 4:13. “ I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”  You will be amazed at how often you will be able to help others by speaking His knowledge.

Perseverance

 James 5:11 “As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance, and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”   Perseverance is what we have through the powerful gift of Jesus!!  Fight the good fight, remembering to do everything unto the Lord.   If you are facing medical issues, trust God, relationship issues, trust God, financial issues, trust God!!   Persevere through your trials  knowing God’s got this!!! 

Submission?

 Romans 13:5 “Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment, but also because of conscience.”  Submit to authorities!   This is easier said than done.   Submission not only in deed but in heart.    Does this describe your heart today?