1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth,1 Corinthians 13:4-6.
These two verses draw attention to at least seven sins that grieve the Spirit of God: 1, Impatience – love is patient, 2, Envy – love does not envy, 3,Pride – love is not arrogant, 4, Rudeness – love is not rude, 5,insisting on your own way – love is not self-seeking, 6, Short-tempered – love isn’t irritable; it’s not easily provoked, and7,Resentment – love doesn’t cling to past hurts. These are offensive to God. They grieve the Holy Spirit, ruin character, and contradict the way of Christ.

Living with faith and courage is something that life requires of
each of us.Never, absolutely never, give up! Never give in no matter what! Fight it through! And I promise you something with all of my heart,God will help you.Those who don't ask God have not so ask and you shall receive ❤

Sacrifice is just as important as obedience.
Paul admonished believers to present their bodies to God which the word "present" means "to yield." Each one of us is to offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. We are called to be a living sacrifice. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Romans 12:1. Exodus 12:5, we should all live our lives set apart from the world to keep from becoming spotted or blemished. Each of us is to live a life pleasing to God. Genesis 8:21, Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17; 2:2, 9, 12.
Obedience
John's Disciples received the Holy Spirit when they Believed and Obeyed. We believe and Obey God's word so we can receive Gods promises.

Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
(Ephesians 6.11 NLT)

Today’s Prayer 🛐

God thankYou! Each morning, from the moment we wake, cover us with Your blood, clothe us in Your armor, and safeguard us from all of the devil's wiles - in Jesus’ name, Amen.

When you're walking in your God-given calling, don't be surprised by the battles.
The enemy doesn't attack what isn't a threat. But Praise God — you're not walking in your own strength. You're Armed, Anointed, and Surrounded.

Stay rooted in Prayer, Grounded in the Word, and Guarded by His Truth. The Armor of God isn't just a metaphor — It's your daily reality. Lean on His Strength, not your own, and let the Spirit lead you through Every Fire, Every Storm, and Every Spiritual Battle.

And remember this: you're not alone. Surround yourself with those who will lift you up, speak Life, and War beside you in Faith.

"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
— Galatians 6:2 KJV

The next time someone tells you that the Bible is just a book written by man, show them this.
This is a graph of all cross references in the Bible.  A total of 63,779 cross references.
If one man wrote a book this articulate, he would be considered the greatest Author the world has ever known. But the Bible wasn’t written by one man. It was written by 40 men, most of whom never
met each other. It was written in 3 different languages. On three different continents. Over a period of 1,500 years. Without divine inspiration that’s absolutely impossible. 
The Bible isn’t just a book. It’s 66 books that men wrote under the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit. It’s the living Word of God! Read it, study it, and apply it!

Today, let’s find encouragement in the call to holiness found in 1 Peter 1:16, reminding us of the high standard God sets for His children.

Have a Blessed Tuesday,

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1 Peter 1:16

Holiness. It’s a word that can seem daunting, even unattainable. We see our flaws, our mistakes, and wonder how we could ever be holy. But holiness isn’t about achieving perfection on our own; it’s about reflecting God's heart in our daily lives.

Just as a mirror reflects an image, we are called to reflect God’s holiness in our thoughts, words, and actions. This doesn’t mean striving for flawlessness by our strength, but rather surrendering to God’s transformative power. It’s about letting Him shape us, mold us, and refine us daily.

Holiness is a journey, not a destination. It’s a daily commitment to walk in step with the Spirit, to pursue purity, and to live in a way that honors God. Each day presents new opportunities to grow more like Christ, to let His light shine through us in a world that desperately needs hope and love.

So today, let’s embrace the call to holiness with joy and determination. Let

In Ecclesiastes 9:5‭-‬6 we read the truth about those who have died: "For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy have now perished; Nevermore will they have a share In anything done under the sun."

In the story of Lazarus and the rich man Jesus tells us this about Heaven and Hell: In Luke 16:26 we read: "And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’"

Dear friends, there are many who believe those who have gone before them watch over them, guide their life and even communicate with them from beyond the grave. But as the above scriptures state none of this is possible. However demons do have these abilities and use them to mislead those who want to believe.

I just had to stop what I was doing and testify right now. The song I'm dropping in the comments (Grateful Daughter by Alita) played a few minutes ago while I was cleaning, and it's one that I feel deep in my soul every time I hear it. It takes me back years ago to a time when I felt I was unfixable, simply beyond repair.

My career had ended because I was physically too sick to work anymore, my husband, who was the love of my life and who I had been with since we were teenagers left me for a younger woman and just threw away the life we had spent years building together, and our girls were in the process of leaving the nest and starting their own lives. I was alone and it felt as if I had no identity because I had spent my entire life focused on being a wife, mother and working woman. It all just come to a sudden stop, and I was broken.

I had always been a believer, but back then I had no relationship with The Lord, I was barely lukewarm to say the least. I was in so much pain and was pretty sure I was just gonna die of sickness or heartbreak any minute. It was like all the painful events from my childhood & adulthood got together and tried to take me down... whic