LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE

Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 AMP)

3.29.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for the protection and honor of the covenant promises made between me & GOD. #Evonika

What therefore God has united (joined together), let not man separate or divide. (Mark 10:9 AMP)

3.28.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for the power of love. #Evonika

But I want you to know and realize that Christ is the Head of every man, the head of a woman is her husband, and the Head of Christ is God. (1 Corinthians 11:3 AMP)

3.27.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for being patient and slow to anger. #Evonika

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, he who rules his [own] spirit than he who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32 AMP)

3.26.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for carrying the sweetness of reciprocated love from those in my life, as a daily comfort to my life. #Evonika

My beloved [shepherd] is to me like a [scent] bag of myrrh that lies in my bosom. (Song of Solomon 1:13 AMP)

3..25.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for being delighted and strengthened , from reading and practicing GOD's Word. #Evonika

Discernment and The New Birth

The new birth is a miraculous, unique , and vital work of GOD in human nature.  This miraculous work within the heart, creates a new man…while replacing the old, by the grace of GOD.  Like other biblical teachings, the new birth has fallen into cold, deceptive hands. There isn't anything as diabolical and horrific as a person without the Holy Spirit, preaching or teaching about the Holy Spirit!  

3.24.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for accomplishing more together with those whom I love, & love me…than we can do alone, especially when it comes to prayer.

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. (Ecclesiastes 4:9 HCSB)

3.23.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for GOD giving me His peace

Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. (Psalms 119:165 HCSB)

  

Tuesday Humor

A preacher stood up before his congregation and said, "I have so much to say, I don't know where to begin." 

Someone in the pew shouted, "How about somewhere close to the end."

FORGIVEN

I am a Christian. That does not mean I am perfect. Just forgiven.#Evonika

http://youtu.be/e0zeUXTzNt4

FAITH IS…

Faith is not  only for those occasions of urgency or challenges - Faith is a way of life. #VOICEThroughChrist #faith #Evonika 

3.22.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for having the warmth of loved ones in all seasons of my life 

If two lie down together, they will be warm, but a person alone will not be warm. (Ecclesiastes 4:11 NCV)

3.21.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for GOD making my love flourish from the seed He planted in my heart.

Like trees planted in the Temple of the LORD, they will grow strong in the courtyards of our God. (Psalms 92:13 NCV)

3.20.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for being joyful, and delighting in the love of those who fill my heart.

Let the fields and everything in them rejoice. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, because he is coming. He is coming to judge the world; he will judge the world with fairness and the peoples with truth. (Psalms 96:12-13 NCV)

A FRIEND LOVES AT ALL TIMES

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time. (Proverbs 17:17 HCSB)

SATURDAY HUMOR

Heather and Marcy hadn't seen each other in a while, so they decided to meet for lunch. 

The talk naturally got around to their respective love lives.  Marcy confided that there really wasn't anyone special in her life.  Heather, on the other hand, was beaming about the new man she had found. 

"He's perfect. He's handsome, and last night when we went out to dinner, he said the four little words I've been waiting to hear a man say to me!"

"He said, 'Will you marry me?'" Marcy asked. 

Heather replied, "No, he said, 'Put your money away.'"

FEAR NOT!

Of whom are you afraid? Your boss? Your hot-tempered associate at work? Your husband? Your wife? Your creditors? Criminals? Communists? They are but people. In CHRIST, you have the strength of the LORD. You do not need to be afraid!

The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (Psalms 118:6 HCSB)

Therefore, we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (Hebrews 13:6 HCSB)

in God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (Psalms 56:11 HCSB)

  

3.19.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for true love that is shared with loved ones

Above all, put on love -- the perfect bond of unity. —Colossians 3:14 

3.18.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for prayer. #Evonika

Again, I assure you: If two of you on earth agree about any matter that you pray for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18:19-20 HCSB)

3.17.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for GOD blessing the bonds of love that draw me, my friends, and my family to each other . #Evonika

3.16.15 • Forever Grateful

Today, and always... I am forever grateful for The Lord doing amazing thIngs in my life daily. #Evonika

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.” So we can be sure when we say, “I will not be afraid, because the Lord is my helper. People can’t do anything to me.” (Hebrews 13:5-6 NCV)

THE TRUTH ABOUT REDEMPTION

Jesus did not die to increase our self-esteem. He died to bring glory to the Father by redeeming people from the curse of sin. #Evonika #VOICEThroughChrist

3.14.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for GOD bringing me & my loved ones together for a life of joy and fruitfulness.

When they are old, they will still produce fruit; they will be healthy and fresh. They will say that the LORD is good. He is my Rock, and there is no wrong in him. (Psalms 92:14-15 NCV)

3.14.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for GOD bringing me & my loved ones together for a life of joy and fruitfulness.

When they are old, they will still produce fruit; they will be healthy and fresh. They will say that the LORD is good. He is my Rock, and there is no wrong in him. (Psalms 92:14-15 NCV)

3.13.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I am grateful for GOD crowning my life with His goodness, mercy, & love.

You crown the year with Your goodness; Your ways overflow with plenty. (Psalms 65:11 HCSB)

3.12.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for the guidance of & relationship I have with the Holy Spirit.

 When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears. He will also declare to you what is to come. (John 16:13 HCSB)

JOB 34:19

God is not partial to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of His hands. (Job 34:19 HCSB)

FRIDAY HUMOR

The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, at the end of the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play. 

"Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances." 

During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up." 

At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star-Spangled Banner." 

And that is how the substitute became the regular.

TRUST IN HIM

Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for on You do I lean and in You do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my inner self to You. (Psalm 143:8 AMP)

SHOW YOURSELF…FRIENDLY

The man of many friends [a friend of all the world] will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 AMP)

3.11.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for kindness, patience , & loving mercy. #Evonika 

So be merciful (sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate) even as your Father is [all these]. (Luke 6:36 AMP)

TRUST GOD

God will always give what is right to his people who cry to him night and day, and he will not be slow to answer them. I tell you, God will help his people quickly. But when the Son of Man comes again, will he find those on earth who believe in him?” (Luke 18:7-8 ) #Evonika

PSALMS 130•5

I wait for the LORD to help me, and I trust his word. (Psalms 130:5) #Evonika❤ღ❤ 

3.10.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful forGOD granting me His all-encompassing strength,courage, & patience that strengthens my heart & relationships. #Evonika

Wait for the LORD’ s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the LORD’ s help. (Psalms 27:14 NCV)

If you love only the people who love you, you will get no reward. Even the tax collectors do that. And if you are nice only to your friends, you are no better than other people. Even those who don’t know God are nice to their friends. So you must be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:46-48 NCV)

3.9.15•Forever Grateful

I am grateful for the grace of GOD that enables me to love others. #Evonika

If you love only the people who love you, you will get no reward. Even the tax collectors do that. And if you are nice only to your friends, you are no better than other people. Even those who don’t know God are nice to their friends. So you must be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:46-48 NCV)

3.8.15 • Forever Grateful

• actions behind words of love.

My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring. (1 John 3:18 NCV)

3.7.15 -• Forever Grateful

i am grateful for & rejoice in the sweet savor of love.

The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend. (Proverbs 27:9 NCV)

Galatians 1•10

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. (Galatians 1:10)

Wisdom

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:5 NLT)

3.4.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for GOD-given wisdom, knowledge ,& discernment in my life .#Evonika

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. (Philippians 1:9 NLT)

3.3.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for living in peace & good comfort , because GOD's love & peace are always with me.#Evonika

Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Live in harmony. Do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11 NCV)

BEWARE OF BOASTING

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow let’s go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit.” Whereas you don’t know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away. For you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that.” But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil. (James 4:13-16 WEB)

3.2.15 • Forever Grateful

Today I'm grateful for quality time, attention, & devotion that builds up strength & encouragement .

So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NCV) 

3.1.15 • Forever Grateful

I am grateful for true love weathering every storm, outlasts every trouble, & shelters me forever.

She is as lovely and graceful as a deer. Let her love always make you happy; let her love always hold you captive. (Proverbs 5:19 NCV)

2.28.15 • Forever Grateful

•remembering kindness & truth builds love in my relationships.

Don’t ever forget kindness and truth. Wear them like a necklace. Write them on your heart as if on a tablet. (Proverbs 3:3 NCV

2.27.15 • FOREVER GRATEFUL

I  am forever grateful for loving with confidence & faithfulness. 

Put me like a seal on your heart, like a seal on your arm. Love is as strong as death; jealousy is as strong as the grave. Love bursts into flames and burns like a hot fire. (Song of Songs 8:6 NCV)