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T O D A Y' S S C R I P T U R E
"See to it that
no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause
trouble and defile many." [Hebrews 12:46]
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T O D A Y'S W O R D b y m a r t y & j e s s i c a
A lot of people are trying
to improve their lives by dealing with the external aspects. They are
attempting to rectify their bad habits, bad attitudes, bad tempers, or negative
and sour personalities. Trying to change the fruit of their lives is noble, but
unless they get to the root, they will never change the fruit. As long as a
bitter internal root is growing, the problems will continue. You may be able to
control your behavior or keep a good attitude for a while, but you can't be
totally free until you begin to address some issues found not on the outside,
but on the inside.
Many times people will try and attempt to bury the hurt and pain of the past in
their hearts or their subconscious minds. They don't realize it, but much of
their inner turmoil is because their own heart has been poisoned along life's
journey. The Bible says, "Above all else, guard your affections [heart].
For they influence everything else in your life" [Proverbs 4:23/TLB]. In
other words, if we have bitterness on the inside, it's going to end up
contaminating everything that comes out of us. It will contaminate our
personalities and our attitudes, as well as how we treat others around us.
If you are harboring anger or pain, take a moment today and ask yourself why.
If you have trouble getting along with other people, if you're always negative
~ finding fault with others, dislike life in general ~ dare to ask yourself why
this is. As you journey to the root, you'll be begin to discover certain things
you didn't even know were there. By trusting God and taking action the process
of dealing with the problem will begin and in time you will overcome it. Only
then will you be on your way to live a new life of promise and purpose. Take
the first step today friend and ask the Lord as David did, "Search me, O
God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything you find in me
that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life" [Psalm
139:23/TLB]. Then let God be God and watch what happens.
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A P R A Y E R F O R T O D A Y
Lord,
draw close to me as I draw closer and closer to You each day. Breathe new life
into my heart that I may live a life of absolute purpose and bring honor to
Your name. Thank You for giving me the second, third, forth, fifth and all the
chances I need to walk my life in victory. When I was down, You picked me up,
when I was asleep, You woke me up, and when I was afraid, You gave me strength
and I will forever meditate on Your Words that encourage, motivate and give me
life. In Jesus name. Amen.
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