“To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” Proverbs 21:3 NKJV
RELATIONSHIP:
Do you already have a relationship with a powerful God who cares about your every need because He loves you? Did you know my God can communicate with you and protect you – He has a plan for you to prosper if you just submit to His will and let His plan play out in your life!!! God wants a relationship with you and has already made a plan for your life. He loves you so much He sent His son to this world, to die as a sacrifice for your sins and rise from death with victory over sin and the ability to have a personal relationship with you.
Do you want to know truth? Be able to discern lies? Know how to figure it all out in these confusing times and have peace? The Bible says Jesus is the truth. I have experienced it and it has changed my life. I was once a hot mess of sin, promiscuity, drug and alcohol use and so much more. But I was lost and when I could not find my way, or find a truth, I numbed it with bad choses. When I found Jesus, and truth – I found peace and deliverance from those things.
If you want a relationship with God without truth you will get the counterfeit, hypocritical Christianity that has kept some of you away for too long. You need truth and relationship. You need to be honest with yourself and God (including honest repentance) and God will reveal truth to you. It becomes the two way, interaction that your relationship with God is built on. This is why Jesus is called the truth, because he is our only way to the Father.
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 NIV
Here is a prayer for you to pray:
Jesus, I believe you are the way, the truth, the life, and the only way to the Father. I believe you are the son of God, you came to Earth and lived. That you died on the cross as a sacrifice for my sins, and rose again so that I may be saved from my sins and be able to get to know you. I declare: Jesus, you are Lord!
Therefore, I confess that I am a sinner and I ask that you forgive me of my sins and come into my life. Help me to turn away from my sins and transform me into what you have lovingly created me to be. Help me through a real personal relationship grow and accept your will for my life – that I may live in your blessings. Please walk with me, and talk with me – I accept a relationship with you and with our Father God, through you. In the name of Jesus I pray ~ Amen
BIBLE READING:
Dear Heavenly Father – Please give us the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of who you are, who Jesus is, and who the Holy Spirit is. Open the eyes of our understanding, please, so we may know the hope of our calling and the vast sovereignty and power of the grace of the cross. Please do not let us miss out on what you want and need from us today. Lord, I pray that your word prepares us and not scares us! We forbid the works and influences of fear over your word and our sound mind. And please keep us and bless us and shine your face upon us and pour out grace over us and give us peace! And we pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Thank you! – In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Today’s reading is the Book of Proverbs chapter 21 (embedded below for your convenience in the NKJV).
The Lord Considers the Heart
21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the [a]rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the hearts.3 To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.4 A haughty look, a proud heart,
And the [b]plowing of the wicked are sin.5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue
[c]Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.7 The violence of the wicked will [d]destroy them,
Because they refuse to do justice.8 The way of [e]a guilty man is perverse;
But as for the pure, his work is right.9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe [f]behind the back, strong wrath.15 It is a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the dead.17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,
And the unfaithful for the upright.19 Better to dwell [g]in the wilderness,
Than with a contentious and angry woman.20 There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.21 He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.22 A wise man [h]scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the trusted stronghold.23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.24 A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name;
He acts with arrogant pride.25 The desire of the lazy man kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor.
26 He covets greedily all day long,
But the righteous gives and does not spare.27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!28 A false witness shall perish,
But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.29 A wicked man hardens his face,
But as for the upright, he [i]establishes his way.30 There is no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the Lord.31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But deliverance is of the Lord.
MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE:
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” Luke 4:8 KJV
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I also wanted to remind and inform all of you, that instead of writing a book on fasting (since it is the topic I get asked the most about) I have created a Facebook group that is designed to be interactive and give you all the Bible verses on fasting, all the types of fast, and how to fast. In the group are specialist to help us along the way, like the creator of The Fasting Protocol (fasting for health and weight loss; which is part of fasting and important to know about – He can also speak to fasting in a healthy manner). The group is new and other experts are invited, I am hopeful they will join. So let’s join the group and see what we will learn about prayer and fasting. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509149707741862
Thank you for reading in 2023 – a Year of Grace and Provision
May the God of peace keep you and bless you. May you stay focused on Christ and covered in grace. Walk in wisdom.
Maranatha ~ Come Lord Jesus!
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