Is there any #hope if we #worship the #god of this #world, who represents #deception, falsehood, and empty #philosophy?

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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:6-8

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to follow and live under the authority of the one who called you, which is Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Who or what is the #foundation of your #life?…

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So this is what the Sovereign LORD says:
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation;
the one who relies on it
will never be stricken with panic. Isaiah 28:16

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to wholeheartedly seek and rely on the firm foundation of the Lord. In all things, He is our refuge and the anchor to our soul when it is weak.

Do we acknowledge and take hold of the #comfort that the #Lord has given us?

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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to be encouraged no matter what, because the Lord our God is our true comforter. It is up to us to take possession of what is given to us freely by the Lord, who keeps us in perfect peace. 

When there is no one else to #seek after, who do you look for?…

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For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law. But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them. 2 Chronicles 15:3-4

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to seek after and turn to the Lord for all your needs. The end result will never look the same as ours.

Who, other than the #Lord, has the #power to remove #burdens?

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I will crush the Assyrian in my land;
on my mountains I will trample him down.
His yoke will be taken from my people,
and his burden removed from their shoulders. ”
This is the plan determined for the whole world;
this is the hand stretched out over all nations.
For the LORD Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him?
His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back? Isaiah 14:25-27

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to let the hand of the almighty remove every burden in your life.

If #Christ can give us a “Yes” #promise, why give #Him a “ No” in committing to #His will?

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For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silas and Timothy —was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:19-20

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to commit to saying yes to the Lord and His promises and saying no to your own will. 

Can you determine if this is your rainy #season for the #blessings of the #Lord?…

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The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to position yourself in the Lord to receive the rain that is due to you in this season. It is certain to fall and will be more plentiful than expected. 

How do we disqualify #sin and remain #alive in #Christ?…

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In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:11

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to be alive in Christ and reject sin daily. Walking in Christ will require steps in holiness and righteousness. Be aware, but also willing and able to set aside the weight of the world and the cost that comes with it.