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Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. - John 14:23 - Note that the above verse explains how God will take up residency inside you. Love, Love, and Love. Keeping His word is the effect of the root cause; which of course is Love. If you love Jesus, then you will keep His word. Love comes first. Not anything else. Not your riches, not your diploma, not your intellect. None of these assure your salvation. What should distinguish us Christians from the world cannot be found in our wealth or from our minds but in fact FROM OUR HEARTS. It has never been about our ability to accumulate possessions or about the ability to...

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon you. (Isaiah 43:2 NKJV). God will prepare you to spiritually cross rivers, scale mountains, experience deserts, and walk through fire to reach your God-chosen destination. Be confident in this, "God is always with you." And just like God parted the Red Sea for Moses, rest assured when you come to your Red Sea God will part it for you. It's okay for you to struggle. It’s okay to cry, get discouraged, or be overwhelmed at times. It's okay to ask for help. And it's okay to give yourself permission to stop, rest, and renew your mind. But it...

FOLLOWING JESUS Given all that this nation and this city has been through in recent times, I made a rhetorical statement yesterday, to which God had previously provided answer. I mentioned how I had sometimes wondered how it would be had those who were called, in my assignment, simply answered. I got some pretty interesting feedback, seemingly from Christians. Perhaps a bit flippant, the most common was, "PROBABLY homeless." If not meant to be flippant, then understanding is definitely lacking. Indeed God's answer was quite different. Moreover, if in fact Jesus is Holier than any of us, and He is; then His assessment of those who are truly called to be His disciples is accurate. According to Jesus, those who are truly called to follow...

Live a God-conscious life at all times. Keep your focus on God. Keep on praying. Keep on trusting God. Keep the faith and doing what is right in God's eyesight. Because God is the One you have to answer to. God Got You. All things are working together for your good because You love God and You are called according To God’s purpose. Stand of God’s Word, God will never stop fighting for You—Encourager ### Flagg When You Think Of Me, Please Pray For Me, Encourager ### Flagg, M.A., B.S., BCPCLC Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach https://sites.google.com/view/encourager###flagg

```markdown "Because when I called you did not answer..." I used to sometimes wonder what this city, even this nation, would've been like had, even those connected to my assignment, simply come when called, and done as God commanded, rather than as predicted they would. I didn't have to wonder long. Thankfully God has already provided all answers. As it is written: Isaiah 48:18 If only you had paid attention to MY commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. Yet, far too often does man, out of fear of what others will think and/or say, sell God short for "a few crumbs of bread and a handful of barley" (i.e. acceptance, prosperity, and popularity). "Where is the house you will...

Knowing God saves us from all of the ups and downs of our circumstances. We are not composed of our circumstances. We don't look to the side or look down at our circumstances. We keep our eyes on the Lord above us. He keeps us safe!!! As long as we have the Lord, we are okay and He keeps us safe!! Keep your eyes on the Lord and His promises and not on the world's doings and circumstances.

John 17:17 (NKJV): Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. Prayer Focus: God I ask You in Jesus’ name to sanctify me in Your truth. God let me known as a child of God who always speaks the Truth in love and wisdom. Don’t let me be known as a so-called Christian that has a lying spirit. Don't let me be known as a person that lies out of fear, pride, jealousy, envy, deception, usury, for attention, or for money, profit, or sex. God create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. God bless me with the wisdom and courage to always speak up with the truth when it is right to speak up, and the grace and wisdom to be silent when silence is needed. God orchestrate my words and non-verbal communication. God all that I...

7 Crucial Steps To Spiritual Warfare Dress For Success What is needed is a battle plan, just as the military strategizes before the battle. Ephesians 6:10-18 gives the battle plan, step by step: Finally, be strong in the Lord and the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and...

God's blessings go far beyond we can think to do anything. He saved us, cleansed us and purified our soul. He has opened the gates of heaven for us to enter in. Jesus, the Door is right there in glory, waiting for you and for me. O Lord, You are beautiful, Your face will I always seek and when Your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds in me. Blessed be His holy name now and forever more. Amen

Prayer: Lord, I praise YOU as the One who hears me when I cry for help. You are there, offering mercy and hope to all who cry out to You. You are the source of my strength and the One who protects me from harm. I trust you, Lord. You are always there to talk to and lean on, even when no one else is available. I am filled with joy and thanksgiving because I know I can always rely on Your help. Thank you for loving me and promising to walk beside me every step of my life. I live trusting that You will never forsake me and I am committed to never forsaking you. God be exalted in my life, my words, and my deeds this day and every day. Use me to Your glory, Lord, and fill me with Your presence. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.