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Truth Will Protect You
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“May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.”
Psalm 25:21(NLT)
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Since God is the God of Truth, He expects His children to be truthful. If you lie and you get caught in that lie, you lose your integrity. Integrity once lost is very difficult to get back and that’s if you get it back at all. How would anyone trust you again if you choose to lie instead of telling the truth? Since God says in His Word, “Do not lie,” why would you deliberately disobey what God says in His Word? The truth will always protect you because the truth will stand the test of time. The problem is when one chooses to lie. Lies are always exposed. When you do your part in telling the truth, God sees your faithful obedience to Him and His Word, and God will protect you.
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REFLECTION: “No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others,” (Psalm 25:3NLT). Disgrace will always come to those who choose to practice sin. Maintain your integrity by preserving truth, by speaking truth. Don’t set out to lie or deceive others. Prove yourself to be a trustworthy person. Lies and deceit will always destroy unity and cause division amongst the children of God.
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Integrity and honesty are your friends. When you are honest, you will say that the Lord is right and that you shall walk in His ways. When you have integrity, you shall consistently walk in His ways and set your face like stone determined to do His will and obey Him. Those who lie and deceive are disgraced because their sins of lying and deceit have brought them disgrace. Those who trust in the Lord and put their hope in Him will not be disgraced. God will preserve those who are faithful and live in truth.
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PRAYER: Heavenly Father, You are the God who expects faithful obedience to You and to Your Word. You expect Your children to speak the truth. Lord, help me to walk upright before You with a spirit of humility and to always walk in truth. Teach me how to maintain my integrity, and show me how to walk in holiness as You are holy. May Your truth be my shield and my guard. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Linda A. Knowles
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“Don’t lie to each other,
for you have stripped off
your old sinful nature
and all its wicked deeds.”
-Colossians 3:9(NLT)
Simply At The Sound Of His Voice
“The enemy runs at the sound of your voice.
When you stand up, the nations flee!” –Isaiah 33:3 (NLT)
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No words have given me greater comfort in recent months than this verse because it reminds me of the greatness of our God and His goodness, that all He has to do is speak, and His voice will send the enemy running. It doesn’t matter how many enemies surround you, all God has to do is speak. That is how awesome our God is. He speaks, and His voice, just the sound of His voice, sends the enemy running.
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In Revelation 14:2(NLT), the Word of God tells us, “And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of mighty ocean waves or the rolling of loud thunder. It was like the sound of many harpists playing together.”
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That is the God we serve. He is Omnipotent and He is everywhere. He knows all your comings and goings. You never need to fear what comes your way because the God you serve never slumbers or sleeps. He is never weary or tired. He does not faint, and He does not stumble or fall.
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REFLECTION: When you find yourself surrounded by enemies, remember the Captain of the Heavenly Hosts has commanded His angels to encamp about you (Psalm 34:7, 91:11). He will not let your enemies triumph over You. Second Kings 6:17(NLT) tells us, “Then Elisha prayed, ‘O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!’ The LORD opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.” Your God prepares a feast for you in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5). Do not fear because greater is He that is in you than He who is in the world.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Your perfect love expels all fear, and You have not given me the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Thank You for being my Protector and the One Who Gives His Angels Charge Over Me. Lord, open my eyes to see You have surrounded me with Heaven’s Armies. Fill me with courage and with strength. Remind me always my hope is found in You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Linda A. Knowles
“And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.” -Ezekiel 43:2(KJV)
Follow Him Wherever He Leads
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Hope, trust, faith, and belief in GOD are never misplaced, and with GOD, all things are possible. Our GOD is able to do far above and beyond what we could ever ask or think.
He is the LORD who delivered His people out of slavery, the LORD who made the blind to see, made the lame to walk, and the One who calmed the sea.
The GOD who did all that is able to take you through whatever you’re going through. He is able to get you through to the other side. Whatever mountain you are facing, He is able to help you climb. He is the GOD who specializes in the impossible. Is there anything impossible for Him? Nothing is impossible for Him, but without Him, you can do nothing. He is the One who will strengthen you and supply you with the strength you need. He is the One who will lead you through the storm. He is the Cleft of the Rock where you can take shelter from the storm. Rely and depend on Him for He is GOD. He will never disappoint you.
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“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” -2 Timothy 1:7
“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!'” -Romans 8:15
When you are a child of the Most High GOD, you’re surrounded by the Heavenly Hosts, protected, and safe in the arms of GOD. Just follow Him wherever He leads, and know everything is going to be all right. Remember GOD knows what you need before you even ask Him. He has supplied all you need to get through whatever place you find yourself in at the moment. He cares about you and does far beyond what you could ever ask or think.
Keep your mind fixed on GOD. Trust in Him, and He will keep you in perfect peace.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, You are so good. Thank You for being my Shelter. There is no other GOD like You. You are the Sure Foundation, and as long as I stand upon You, I know I cannot sink. You have me engraved in the palm of Your hand, and I know You have not forgotten me. Be with me, LORD, for with You, I have no reason to fear for You have not given me the spirit of fear but of love and of power and of a sound mind. Thank You for taking me this far. LORD, my help comes from You alone for You, O GOD, are my Portion forever. You are my Shield and my Fortress. Thank You for the work You are doing in me and the work You will continue to do in me. Have Your way in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
May GOD bless you abundantly,
Linda A. Knowles
My God Is Able
“Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.’ So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” -2 Kings 6:17
The GOD I serve is able to protect HIS own children.
HE does far BEYOND what we could ever ask or think, and if GOD is for us, who can be against us? Let the enemies come at you! The battle belongs to GOD. You need only to stand your ground and be still before the LORD and watch your enemies destroy themselves. My GOD is the Captain of the Heavenly Hosts, and you’re surrounded by His armies. No need to worry because GOD has this. Open your eyes and see the power and might of the LORD who upholds you with His mighty hand. So be strong and courageous. Go forth with the tasks He has given you, and know you are protected on all sides.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7) and the LORD has made you victorious (Romans 8:37) “and that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hand.” (1 Samuel 17:47)
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