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Be a living sacrifice!

“Also, they didn’t do this in the way we had expected, but first they gave themselves to the LORD, which means, by God’s will, to us.”
2 Corinthians 8:5 CJB

We can and should give all to Adonai! This includes giving of ourselves, holding back nothing!

“I exhort you, therefore, brothers, in view of God’s mercies, to offer yourselves as a sacrifice, living and set apart for God. This will please Him; it is the logical “Temple worship” for you.”
Romans 12:1 CJB

God is really asking us to give ourselves and be a living sacrifice to Him, not dead and useless! His desire was always to have us shine His glorious light!

“I, Adonai, called you righteously, I took hold of you by the hand, I shaped you and made you a covenant for the people, to be a light for the Goyim (the Nations).”
Isaiah 42:6 CJB

Today, let’s be wanting and willing to serve Adonai! Let’s be a living sacrifice a reasonable service unto Adonai!
Have an amazing day!
Shabbat Shalom!

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Trust

“Pain handled in God’s way produces a turning from sin to God which leads to Salvation, and there is nothing to regret in that! But pain handled in the world’s way produces only death.”
2 Corinthians 7:10 CJB

Actually anything we do God’s way is going to be productive and help us to grow in Him!

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we praise the name of Adonai our God.”
Psalm 20:7 CJB

What do you trust in? Is it the world’s resources or is it Adonai? When we trust in Him blessings happen, when we trust in worldliness we end in disaster!

“Adonai is my strength and shield; in Him my heart trusted, and I have been helped. Therefore my heart is filled with joy, and I will sing praises to Him.”
Psalm 28:7 CJB

God should be our everything! Is He your power? Is He your protection? Understand He alone is all we need!
May your day be richly blessed trusting in Him!
Shabbat Shalom!

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Fix your mind on Adonai

“Any constraint you feel has not been imposed by us, but by your own inner selves.”
2 Corinthians 6:12 CJB

How true is this. Many of the things we think are an issue are actually just things that we make up! Many of the issues or situations we dwell upon never happen! So Shaul is saying just be open and honest and most of all trust Adonai!

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32 CJB

Another thought here on ways to being open and having a clear conscience is spending time with Adonai! When we spend time with Adonai our minds are calmed and our thoughts are on Him!

“Seek Adonai and His strength; always seek His presence.”
Psalm 105:4 CJB

We need to be seeking Adonai in everything, because it is His strength that we need!
So if you want your conscience and mind to be clear? Seek Adonai!
Have a blessed day!

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Seek His Kingdom

“We know that when the tent which houses us here on Earth is torn down, we have a permanent building from God, a building not made by human hands, to house us in heaven.”
2 Corinthians 5:1 CJB

The point here is the tent we live in now is only temporary, it’s not permanent dwelling we will be living in with Adonai! The sad thing is many people try to act like it’s all about the here and now and this world, it’s not! What and who are we living for?

“But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33 CJB

When we Seek Adonai in everything it is He who will always cover, protect and provide! Problem is we get all caught up in the world and its events that distract us from seeking and serving Him!

“Don’t worry about tomorrow; who knows what will befall you today?”
Jewish folk saying!

So why do we worry? The tent we are living in now is only temporary!

“But I, trust You, Adonai; I say, You are my God.”
Psalm 31:14 CJB

The answer to all our problems and situations can and will be found in Adonai!
Have a blessed day seeking Him!