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NO DOUBTING

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” ~ James 1:6   REFERENCE: James 1:5-8   James puts forth the fundamental principle of asking from God. Although he was teaching on asking God for wisdom, the principle will work for anything you ask God for in prayers. He said asking must be done in faith and with no doubting, believing that God will give to you liberally and without faulting you or your request (that is, not giving reasons why you should be denied). Doubting...
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DON’T LOOK BACK

“But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”” – Luke 9:62   REFERENCE: Luke 9:57-62   When God made us, He put our eyes at the front of our heads so we could always look forward. He wants us to set our eyes on a goal, keep at it, and decide not to look back. Looking back suggests a lack of commitment to a cause you are pursuing. Without commitment, it is not easy to do anything of lasting impact. If you are on a journey...
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CHANGE IS HERE: LET THE OLD GO

“So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption.” – 1 Corinthians 15:42   REFERENCE: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-44   Times are rapidly changing. To be ahead of the change, form a mental picture of the new you, the kind of person you hope to be in marriage, business, ministry, career, health, etc. Change is a form of death; it is the old dying for the new to emerge, the cessation of a phase, and the inception of another. To benefit from a change, be ready to let the old go.  ...
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SUFFICIENT GRACE

"Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness..." ~ II Corinthians 12:8-9   REFERENCE: II Corinthians 12:7-10   Jesus Christ is the embodiment of the Grace of God. We often only see Grace as unmerited favor. Still, it is God's help made available to man to fulfill God's work or bear difficult situations without losing enthusiasm or quitting. Despite the 'thorn' that troubled Paul, he did mighty exploits through the sufficient grace of Christ...
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WEALTH

SOLOMON ON WEALTH 5

“If God gives some people wealth, property, and the power to enjoy those things, they should enjoy them …that is a gift from God.” ~ Ecclesiastes 5:19 (ERV)   REFERENCE:  Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (ERV)   The conclusion drawn by king Solomon on wealth is an excellent way to end this series. The wise and wealthy king, having seen the brevity of life and the vanity of endless pursuit of wealth and material things, counsels, “Take it easy, enjoy, and be thankful to God for the things you have because He gave them to you.” If you have a job, food, drink, and a...
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WEALTH

SOLOMON ON WEALTH 3

“Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of his face is changed.” ~ Ecclesiastes 8:1   REFERENCE:  Ecclesiastes 8:1   Listening to Solomon on wealth, today’s main text is essential. Solomon became what he was because of wisdom, and we are gleaning from it in this study. He said, “Wisdom makes a man’s face shine.” In other words, wisdom will beautify your life by enlightening your mind and expanding your capacity for understanding. Gaining money wisdom means you will start to see new ways and develop...
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SOLOMON ON WEALTH

“He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity.” ~ Ecclesiastes 5:10   REFERENCE: Ecclesiastes 5:9-12   Biblical history shows that Solomon was the wealthiest man that ever lived; when he was king, he made silver and gold as common as stones in Jerusalem. By practical wisdom, he made his nation the envy of others. He had many staff, exotic animals, tourist attractions, a musical orchestra, etc. The wisdom of Solomon on wealth is a must-get if you need money wisdom. When you observe how some people relate to...
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KINDNESS TO THE AFFLICTED

“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.” ~ Job 6:14   REFERENCE: Job 6:11-15   Nobody wishes to go through afflictions. These include emotional pain, lack, and ill health. Take a look at your network, and you will discover that someone is afflicted by troubles. They may be going through a divorce, job loss, bereavement, physical pain, miscarriage of a pregnancy, or a crucial marital crisis. What God expects is that you show kindness to the afflicted. Sadly, when people are afflicted, the people around them become ‘expert...
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MANA

MANNA: WHAT IS IT?

“So, when the children of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” …And Moses said to them, “This is the bread which the Lord has given you to eat.” ~ Exodus 16:15   REFERENCE: Exodus 16:4-15   When Israel saw the manna, they said, “What is it?” They unwittingly despised the provision God made available to them. It was bread from heaven – angelic food; yet, they said, "What is it?" They were saying, “What is the big deal about this?”, “What is so special about this?” or “What does this mean?” As humans, we are often...
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SHALL GOD NOT?

“And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?” ~ Luke 18:7   REFERENCE: Luke 18:1-8   This woman had a peculiar experience with this judge. By his admission, he had no fear of God nor regard for any man. He was a mean judge who was an authority over himself. He was determined to deny this woman justice, but she wore him out (the Greek suggests that she gave him a black eye) by her continual coming and forced him to attend to her matter. Jesus said, if this...
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