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I’m the Greatest

97) The most powerful is not the one with the biggest weapons, strongest muscles or loudest mouth. Jesus said the greatest is the servant; the one who loves others. Love changes others including the one who gives it away.  Matt 20:26-28
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Yardsticks and Planks

96) “Judge not” are two words many quote from the Bible but few know this judging in context means to “determine value”. Jesus said measure your thoughts and actions, removing your planks before you worry about someone else’s sawdust. We are not always good value assessors.
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Instant vs Eternal; Little vs Huge

93) Ask a teen if he wants an aging car now versus waiting two years for a brand-new car, many would choose the now. Jesus said in Matt 6:2-3 that we can choose to be praised now by man for our giving or give secretly and be rewarded later by God. Choose: Instant or eternal;
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Battling 21st Century Enemies

92)  Some adults model a trend for kids that worries me. They trash-talk their enemies or those who think differently. Matt 5:44 says this is not OK. We are to love & pray for our enemies. Being hateful justifies many of their behaviors. Instead, battle with love & prayer. It’s what God requires and it
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Human Frailty

88)  Many in the Bible were asked by God to do impossible things. How cruel would it be if God required something we cannot do without giving us the strength of His spirit to do them? When God gives us tasks, He always give the means to do them.  Zechariah 4:6
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Being Rocked by God

87)  There are times, as an adult, that I long to be held and rocked when my spirit is overwhelmed. Coming to God with this need delights Him. He promises to quiet me with the assurance of His love. He rejoices when I come to Him. He feels this way with you, too. Go to
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Looks Can Be Deceiving

86)  Life can seem out of control & can give the feeling of hopelessness, at times but looks can be deceiving. No matter how bad it looks, God gives strength. He urges us to do the difficult things because we are not doing them on our own power. It’s all about Him. Hab 3:17-19 
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Footprints of a Murderer

108) Is there anything that God cannot forgive? David, a murderer, sought God’s forgiveness & was granted it, completely. He is described as a man after God’s own heart. You are not beyond forgiveness if you ask for it.  Acts 13:12 Ps 51
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How Long, O Lord?

84) Watching the news these days is distressing. From murder, abuse, natural disasters, degrading words and more. It makes me lament Habakkuk’s prayer: How Long, O Lord? When will You act? God’s reply, Watch and see. John said it best, “Even so, come Lord Jesus.” Rev 22:20 Hab 1:2-3,5
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Is God Good?

83) When we ask, Why God? We are often thinking, is God good? God is our refuge when difficulties come our way. He IS good, even if “good” hurts in the immediate. He cares about you, always. Nahum 1:7
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