An idol is anyone or anything that is more important to us than God. It could be our spouse, our grandkids, our job or possibly our own safety.


Colossians 3:5 - "Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."


Some may think of idols as a statue or something you are praying to, but in reality, an idol can be anything or anyone that you put before God.  


My grandkids are the loves of my life, and I would do anything for either one of them, but I have to be careful not to put them before God.  I've learned and listened to God enough to know that if I put Him first in my life, then everything else comes together (in His Will and timing).


We all need to put away the things in our lives that are hindering us with a closer righteous walk with God.


God is my idol.  I cherish and love Him every day of my life.  After all, He made me and I'm His.

Ephesians 3:12 - "In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him."


I saw this on the internet and thought it was appropriate for this post today: "Jesus died for you in public, so don't only live for Him in private"


Those of us who are Christians know that our boldness comes from the Holy Spirit.  God gives this gift to those who are His.  God also gives us the boldness and confidence when our objectives are to obey and glorify Him with it.


I pray daily that God equips me with this boldness to step out in faith and tell others about Jesus; tell others how Jesus came and died for each one of us.

I'm not ashamed of my God!  Be bold for Christ today!  You'll be blessed for it.  I am!

Matthew 11:28 - "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."


Ever had one of those days that went so fast you forgot to pray; thank God; praise Him for allowing you another day?


Take time today.  Ask the Holy Spirit to remind you that we can get very prideful if we're not careful.  Whatever is making us so busy should be helping us love God and other people more.


Think about it; slow down and feel His peace today.

Colossians 4:6 - "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."


That God for the grace He extends each day.  Without it, life would be hopeless.  


God's grace is defined as 'His unmerited favor.'  That means we do not deserve any of His grace that He extends daily.


Once we learn this unconditional forgiveness of Christ, then we lean how to extend it to others.


Forgive others as God forgave us.  Even if they don't deserve forgiveness, God commands it from us.


Start the habit today of forgiving others.  Believe me, your life will be more fulfilling if you do this.

John 16:33 - "John 16:33 - I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”


God wants us to trust Him, totally.  He wants us to come to a place in our relationship with Him where we trust that He's in control, and that He has our best interest, even when what we're going through doesn't seem fair.


God is always pleased with our faith.  Trust Him.  He's on your side.  Trust Him in every circumstance.  When there are unanswered questions, or things are just not moving in our lives, still TRUST HIM.  Walk by faith, not by sight!

If you're like me, there are days when I get so wrapped up in what I have to do, what's on my agenda; where I need to be at this time, that I forget that I'm not the one in control. 

In the bible, the Pharisees got so wrapped up in the rules and regulations that they were being their own gods.  They were going through life relying on their own selves. 

Acts 5:29 "But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men."

We all have to follow the rules and laws of the land we live in.  

But life is so much more than this.  It's the freedom we can experience in living for God. Spend time with God.  Relax in His Word and let Him guide you throughout this day.

God delights in His children.  Obey God.

Confidence - the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.


Where's your confidence today?  Mine is set on Christ.  I know that if I put my trust, and most importantly, my confidence in my creator, that everything else will fall into place.


2 Timothy - 1:7 - "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."


If we tend to rely on ourselves, we will never be completely confident.  God gives us gifts and talents, but more than this, He gives us the strength to complete our tasks each day.


Feeling confident is a wonderful feeling.  Feeling confident in Christ is what gets me through each day's trials.


Where's your confidence today, and who are you relying on to guide you?

2 Timothy 3:12 - "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted"


It used to scare me when things were going really good in my life, because I knew that it wouldn't last long.  Now, even though I know we're not living in a perfect world, it doesn't scare me to think that I will have heartaches and struggles in this life.  I know that this will only last for a season, and God is molding me into something new.  


I say now "I'm a work in progress."  Meaning, I can always use a little correction and guidance along this journey of life.


Expect to be persecuted as Christ was persecuted.  He did it for us; it's time we did it for Him!!