Category Archives: Truth
Mar 6, 2012
This One Thing
There was a time in my life when everything was falling apart. My dad had died, my family was in turmoil and I didn’t have a clue what to do or where to turn for help.
Then early one morning I was praying and I simply asked God this one question; “What can I stand on no matter what is going on in my life”? I had to have an answer because everything I had believed in for my entire life I had seen fall and crumble. I only wanted one thing, because at that time I could only handle one thing. I begin to write things down such as; prayer, worship, tithing, praise, worship, but each time I felt a no, so I would cross out the answer. I got up to leave where I was and said; “Well, God at least now I know there is nothing that I can depend on no matter what. I may not like it, but knowing that truth is all I wanted to know.” I was just about to walk out the door when down in my belly, right where you feel the pain, the struggle, the hurt the most; I heard this just as clear as day; “Scott, my love.” No angelic choir busted out in song, no bells or whistles. But I knew then that God’s love is always there. It is always constant. When nothing else is standing, nothing makes sense, no one is there for you; Jesus loves me. From that day til now, when life seems unfair and all looks like it is about to fall in on me; I remember that one thing; Jesus loves me. Now if He loves me that means that He loves you too. Know that one thing. Jesus loves you!
Mar 1, 2012
Truth Test
There is one thing that will stand every test that life can throw against it. That one thing is truth. Truth is true no matter what. Nothing will ever change that truth.
Often times people put too much faith in facts. The doctor’s report is fact. The bank statement is fact. What others say about you often is only fact. When we do this we allow facts to direct our lives, not the truth. The truth can be harder to digest than facts. Many people can’t handle the truth. For me and in my life, the foundational truth that I stand on is that “Jesus loves me.” Everything that comes into my life has to go through the filter of truth that Jesus loves me. Someone says, “You’re no good,” “You’re not good enough,” “You’re worthless,” I put it through the Jesus loves me truth filter. See, when we know the truth and stand on it no matter what the facts say about us, we will be secure. There is stability in the truth. Truth will never fail you. The key to it all is learning the truth. Don’t let facts get in the way of the truth.
Feb 19, 2012
Good as Gold
The Golden Rule tells us to ‘treat others like we want to be treated.’ Bringing it home then I must; ‘talk to others like I want to be talked to,’ ‘think about others like I want to be thought about,’ ‘help others like I want to be helped,’ ‘respect others like I want to be respected.’
We all know the Golden Rule; every major religion has it in their core beliefs. Maybe because we are so familiar with the Golden Rule we tend to pass it over too quickly. When we apply it to every area of our life there is no way we can treat others wrong. When we talk to, treat, respect, and love others like we want to be; would we still be acting the way we are today. It takes a strong, secure, and humble person to live their live according to this principle. Make it a point today to enact the Golden Rule in every aspect of your life. You will see remarkable changes immediately.
Oct 19, 2011
Life -Giving Words
Everywhere we go, there are people in need of life-giving words. They are lonely and hurting; they’ve been through disappointments and suffered heartaches and pain.
God has given us something to offer these people–our words. With our words, we can bring healing. With our words, we can lift other out of depression. We can help set people free from the strongholds that are keeping them back. When you go through the day speaking encouragement, telling people what they can become or giving compliments, you are offering them hope and healing. Your kind words are like pouring warm oil on wounds. You may not know all that is happening, but God can take one compliment, one encouraging word, and use that to begin the healing process and set another person on a brand new course. Be on the lookout for someone you can bless with your words. Tell people the truth about how awesome they are. Be free with your compliments because you’re carrying life-giving words. Who knows you could even be the spark that pushes others into their destiny. When you develop this habit of blessing people with your words, God will always bless you because when you help others come up higher, God will make sure you too come up higher.
Aug 11, 2011
Power of Your Words
Criticizing yourself is just as wrong as being critical of other people. Speak positive words over your life and the lives of others.
I don’t think we fully understand the power of our words. The Bible is full of verses about the power of the spoken word. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. That is why critical words are so deadly; whether we speak them toward ourselves or others. There is an old saying, “If you don’t have something good to say about someone, then don’t say anything at all.” There is a lot of truth in that. Today make it a point to begin speaking positive, encouraging, life filled, hope filled, and love filled words towards yourself and others. Be a breath of fresh air when you speak; and I don’t just mean your breath, but the power of your words. Your words of encouragement and hope may make the difference in someone’s life today. Take every advantage to speak hope, love and life to everyone you talk to today! Your words do make a difference!
Aug 10, 2011
Your Finest Hour
Difficult times in life are tough; financial struggles, sickness, or troubled relationships. Discouragement can set in quickly if we aren’t careful. Lift up your head today and be filled with hope.
There always seems to be something going on in our life that can discourage us. We have to make the decision not to be discouraged. Know that this season will pass soon. We have the power within to stand strong and not give up. Be filled with hope today. I speak encouragement to you right now! Stand on the truth about you and your life, not the facts. Despite with the doctor says, the bank says, the school says, or the job says; you are a person of destiny and purpose. Your greatest days are right in front of you. The situation you are going through right this moment will be your signature. You have what it takes to turn this into your breakthrough. You will walk with others and encourage them; when they are going through a similar season in life. Choose today to be the victor and not the victim. This is your finest hour!