One Minute with God: Goodness will Follow

God loves what is good, but he hates what is evil. Whenever you stand in the side of what God loves you can comfortably trust that He will turn everything the enemy means for harm, for the good of those who love him.

There are times when doing what is right can get you into a lot of trouble. Not everyone will agree with how you display or live out your moral convictions. Sometimes when a society struggles with issues of morality it becomes inadvertently difficult to decipher what is good and what is bad, what is right and what is wrong.

But, the Bible teaches us clearly that - that which came out of the mouth of God, and that which has been written to reveal His heart has been gifted to us so that we may be inspired, well trained, and equipped to do what is good. Therefore, trust in the Lord today, and allow Him to write His Words on the tablets of your heart so that when you sow into the vineyards of others, you may reap a good harvest.

Goodness will follow.

Romans 8:28-31

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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One Minute with God: No Broken Nets

If you love to cast your rod in the early morning hours at “Crystal River” or cast your net in the deep sea off the “Florida Keys” you know what it feels like to prepare for an all-day fishing excursion and return home empty-handed.

Sometimes when you and I are in pursuit of something in life, and we are close to reeling in the possible catch-all of a sudden you and I may hear a snap - or a rip, and all that was held is lost. Well, the Bible teaches us that the first disciples of the Gospel were ordinary fishermen who were far from perfect, whose flaws were as many as the scales on a fish, and whose demeanor was far from pristine.

Each of these men, despite their many flaws, did possess their own unique qualities for their trade. Some possessed rods, others nets, and yet others possessed simple tenacity. While they each had something to offer - the only thing limiting their potential to haul in the large loot was their ability to work and tug together towards a common goal.

Working as a team requires all hands on deck. Don’t allow indifference to dismantle (rip) the woven strands that hold your spiritual mesh together. For it takes a team to haul in a net but a single player to reel in a rod. In the end, everyone is trying to fish.

No Broken Nets!

John 21:10-11

10Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” 11So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.

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One Minute With God: Thanksgiving in July

Oh, how easy it is to frown when things are looking tough. When our natural human instinct is to ride the cultural waves of society and adapt to the sad and volatile state. It doesn’t take much to get upset these days. But, how pleasant it is when gratefulness breaks forth, and thanksgiving is hopping on the front door of your heart. It is like the radiant sun shining forth through the clouds of a new day dawning.

There is so much to be grateful for. We are alive, we are for the most part healthy, we are surrounded by our beloved tribe, and are compassionately awakened to new mercies every day. The Bible teaches us that there are spiritual conditions which can influence your physical state of wellbeing. Consider this saying from Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Ever wonder where arthritis comes from?

How about this saying found in 3 John 1:2 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” Here it would seem that there is a direct correlation between your health, your prosperity, and the condition of your soul. Begin your treacherous journey today by taking the first step of being thankful. It can literally change the outcome of your day. Be thankful. Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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