You'll never believe it, but I almost forgot about my eggs again, and this time I was in view of the darn pot, but forgot I had eggs boiling. This time the water just boiled out, but no yoke explosion, thank goodness. I have two praise reports: my co-worker Commander Knight passed her oral dissertation for her Doctorate degree, and God was on my friend Elena's side, protecting her from what could've been a terrible collision, praise God for the victory. I also want to take this time just to praise God for a strong support system; I have some awesome BFF's, family, and even associates (including those of you who receive the SOD and offer me occasional feedback and kind words) whom are most helpful and encouraging during my test of trials, to each of you, I extend my gratitude. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity, God Bless!
~~ Tylesha ~~
Passage James 3:5-8 (NLT):
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison."
In yesterday's lesson we learned the differences between bad and good soil; We must be like the "good soil" in every area of our lives, at all times, so that every word we speak, everything we confess, every action we take, and every thing we contemplate, may be pleasing and acceptable in the sight of our Father in Heaven. In Mark 4:21-22 Jesus said, "Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light." Honestly, this translation in itself is sufficient. NEWS FLASH for all the liars, deceivers, manipulators, and con artists... NOTHING is unknown to God, and His word warns, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" (Galatians 6:7 - KJV). As translated in The Message, Galatians 6:7-8 states, "Don't be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. All he'll have to show for his life is weeds! But the one who plants in response to God, letting God's Spirit do the growth work in him, harvests a crop of real life, eternal life." I myself am shamed of my response to this question, but fancy this, is your way of life one that exemplifies true Christianity and genuine spirituality (not to be confused with religion - religion is a denominational choice that forces separation amongst God's Church - His believers, and spirituality is the belief and practice of one's faith) which reveals how one may seek God's favor, and lead an example of obedience? If not, then figure out which basket you have placed your lamp under. The footnotes in my Life Application Study Bible says, "Complacency, resentment, stubbornness of the heart, or disobedience could keep God's light from shining through to others" (The Life Application Study Bible New International Version. (1991). Mark Chapter 4 - Footnotes (p. 1737). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.). REMOVE the basket that covers your lamp - SEPARATE yourself from those things and people who have extinguished God's light in you.
Prayer of the Day:
Father God we thank you for life, health, strength, and all that you've blessed us with. We thank you for your many blessings of prosperity, achievements, and traveling grace. Lord we thank you for comfort, encouragement, and support from our loved ones and associates. We thank you for peace of mind and relief when we need it most. We thank you for the ability in our words to claim victory over the obstacles, and individuals who have brought us down, and have held us captive from moving forward and maintaing a strengthened relationship with you. Right now we petition defeat over our adversaries, binding every evil and malicious plot, plan, and scheme devised against us. We confess that no weapon formed against us shall prosper, in the name of Jesus. We submit our affirmation of faith in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
~~ Tylesha ~~
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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