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Thus says Yahweh, “Let not a wise man boast in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast in his might; let not a rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am Yahweh who shows lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares Yahweh. — Jeremiah 9:23-24 (LSB) Do not boast in worldly wealth, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Let no one boast in men. Psalms 118:8 (NKJV) says: “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” May we pursue a deeper walker walk with the LORD and understand that it is always better to follow His ways and His Word.  I will bless Yahweh at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in Yahweh; The humble will hear it and rejoice. O magnify Yahweh with me, and let us exalt His name together. (Psalms 34:1-3 LSB) In God we boast all day long, and praise Your name forever. Selah (Psalms ...

Thus says Yahweh, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from Yahweh. Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh and whose trust is Yahweh. — Jeremiah 7:5, 7 (LSB) How blessed is the man who has made Yahweh his trust, and has not turned to the proud, nor to those who stray into falsehood. (Psalms 40:4 LSB) Let us put no confidence in the flesh. Believe in and trust in Yahweh, the only true and living God. Rely on Him in all situations and circumstances. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11 NKJV) Lovingkindness shall surround those who trust in Yahweh. (See Psalms 32:10 LSB) He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion. Yahweh satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. (See Psalms 103:3-5 LSB) Commit your way to Yahweh, trust in Him, and He will...

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” — Luke 22:31-32 (NKJV) Just as Jesus prayed for Simon, I pray for followers of Christ today. No matter how chaotic current world events may get, may our faith not fail. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8 NKJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:1-2 NKJV)   In conclusion, my brethren, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your uni...

There is none like You, O LORD; You are great, and great is Your mighty and powerful name. Who would not fear You, O King of the nations? For it is appropriate and it is Your due! For among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. — Jeremiah 10:6-7 (AMP) God made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and by His understanding and skill He has stretched out the heavens. (Jeremiah 10:12 AMP) Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. (Psalm 111:3 NLT) …the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including Israel, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name! (Jeremiah 10:16 NLT) “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches.” (Jeremiah 9:23) If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD. Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is [deep]...

“But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” — John 4:23-24 (NLT) Now is the time to worship Abba Father. True worship comes from the heart, not out of a sense of obligation. Let us come to Yahweh with an open heart and no pretense. “God is a Spirit, and he longs to have sincere worshipers who adore him in the realm of the Spirit and in truth.” (See John 4:24 TPT) Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. (Psalm 100:4-5 NLT) Give glory to the LORD your God before it is too late. (See Jeremiah 13:16 NLT)

The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.  — Psalm 28:7 (NLT)  Sometimes we have to do as the LORD instructed Gideon in Judges 6:14 and “Go with the strength we have!” And remember that God strengthens the weary and gives vitality to those worn down by age and care. (Isaiah 40:29 VOICE) Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually [longing to be in His presence]. (1 Chronicles 16:11 AMP)  “I’ll refresh tired bodies; I’ll restore tired souls.” — Jeremiah 31:25 (MSG)

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation. — Proverbs 10:25 (NASB) No matter how strong the wind or how hard the shaking, the righteous have an everlasting foundation, Jesus Christ. Build your life on the Rock, and who is a rock, except our God. (Psalm 18:31) In Proverbs 10:25, The Message Bible says “ When the storm is over, there’s nothing left of the wicked; good people, firm on their rock foundation, aren’t even fazed .” Don’t be fazed by the storms of life. Trust God and stand on His Word. When all the dust settles, you will still be standing. Proverbs 10:6a (NASB) says, “ Blessings are on the head of the righteous …” Proverbs 10:9a (NASB) goes on to say: He who walks in integrity walks securely … Our God is great and awesome, more powerful than any storm. He is also a loving Father and He always takes care of His children. Amen!

Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, — Philippians 2:14-15 (NKJV) As children of God, may we be a reflection of His glory. We were all created to shine and let the glory of God in us, illuminate the world around us. Just as each star is unique, we all have our own way to shine and release the glory of God on the earth. Let us passionately pursue God's plan and purpose for our lives, without murmuring or questioning the providence of God.  The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine. (Proverbs 4:18 MSG) Jesus said, “ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. ” (Matthew 5:16 NKJV)

Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ — Matthew 7:22-23 (NKJV) No one wants to hear Jesus speak these words: “I never knew you; depart from Me” But we must realize that a religion is not going to save us. Being a member of God’s family and living forever in His Presence is all about having a relationship with Jesus the Christ. For through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father (Ephesians 2:18 NASB). Philippians 3:10 (AMP) says, “ And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers] …” Our greatest pursuit in life is to know Him and be kno...

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1 (NIV) If you are feeling all alone in the troubles and trials that you are going through, know that God is our refuge and strength. He is always ready to help in times of trouble. He is mighty and immovable. Your circumstances cannot move Him. He is a strong and impenetrable fortress. So we will not fear when disaster strikes and our world seems to be falling apart. The mountains that stand before you today will crumble in His Presence. Our God has a well-proven track record of delivering His people from all their troubles. Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you.

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. — 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NKJV) The reason we can have peace is because the Lord is with us, at all times. And He who is in us, is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Even though we have troubles and tribulation in this world, we can be of good cheer, because Jesus, our Lord and Savior has overcome the world. (John 16:33) In Jesus, we already have the victory. No matter how circumstances appear, we can remain in peace always, knowing that He is working everything together for good, to give us a future and a hope.

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. — Ephesians 1:18 (NLT) Happy and blessed is the person who gets understanding, drawing it from God’s Word and life’s experiences. (Proverbs 3:13 AMP). I ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers (Ephesians 1:17-18 MSG). Amen!

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. — 2 Timothy 1:9 (NLT) Before time began,  we were chosen and called by God. He has a purpose and a plan for each and every person. If we don't know our heavenly Father and seek to do His will, then we will live by chance instead of choice. We have to choose to answer the call of God in our lives and passionately pursue the dreams and desires He has placed within our hearts, if we are going to be men and women of destiny and purpose.

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. — Psalm 71:16 (NKJV) If you are tired or weak, go in the strength of the LORD, our mighty God. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak (Isaiah 40:29). No matter how exhausted you become, stay in pursuit of the things of God. Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9). And our heavenly Father has no pleasure in anyone who draws back (Hebrews 10:38).

In you, LORD my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Psalm 25:1-3 (NIV) Are you trusting in man, the strength of your flesh, or in God? David establishes right up front that he put his trust in the LORD and God consistently gave him victory over his enemies. When you trust in our heavenly Father, you put more faith in His Word than any bad report you receive. His Word tells us God will see us through whatever storms may come. No one who keeps their hope in the LORD will be disappointed. In Him, we already have the victory!

God wants all people to eat and drink and be happy in their work, which are gifts from God. I know that everything God does will continue forever. People cannot add anything to what God has done, and they cannot take anything away from it. God does it this way to make people respect him. Ecclesiastes 3:13-14 (NCV) God's desire is for us to be happy and live a full and abundant life. He wants us to prosper in all things and be in health, just as our souls prosper (3 John 1:2, NKJ). And in Christ Jesus, He has given us the authority to triumph over anything the enemy brings our way. Glory Hallelujah!

Let us not become weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV) Don't grow weary. Take every opportunity to do good to others. Persevere through all the challenges and stand fast in the face of adversity. God is faithful to guide you through. He will impart the knowledge and wisdom you need to abound in every good work. At the proper time you will reap a harvest of goodness, if you do not give up. Love, Jackie