Tag: holyspirit
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The Holy Spirit is not a small gift. He is God with us and God within us. Too often, we encounter something impossible and immediately calculate what we can do. But the power doesn’t come from us. It comes from Him. Maybe the question isn’t, “Do I have enough power?” Maybe it’s, “Do I believe…
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We hear the phrase “walk in the Spirit”, but has anyone ever actually taught you how to do that? We know how to pray. We know how to read our Bible. We know how to go to church and worship God. But the Bible tells us there is also a spiritual way of living—learning to recognize God’s…
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The battle is real—and complacency is not neutral. We don’t have to deliberately walk away from God to drift from Him. Sometimes we simply get comfortable, distracted, and stop intentionally choosing Him. Stay awake. Guard your heart. Resist complacency. Keep choosing Jesus. ❤️ “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.”…
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Some things can wait until tomorrow. Seeking God isn’t one of them. We don’t know how much time we have, and Jesus never told us to fear His return—He told us to be ready. If you’ve drifted, come back. If God has been calling you deeper, answer Him. If you’ve never surrendered your life to…
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Sometimes we’re so focused on what we can see that we forget there’s an unseen Kingdom at work all around us. God is always moving—opening doors, softening hearts, arranging divine appointments, and accomplishing His purposes in ways we can’t yet perceive. Don’t let what you can see become the limit of your faith. “Faith shows…
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We teach our children to stop, look, and listen before crossing the street. What if we practiced that before crossing into a conversation… …making a decision… …reacting in frustration… …or speaking words we’ll later regret? God’s wisdom is often found in the pause. You might be surprised what God shows you when you slow down.…
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What are you missing because you’re moving too fast? Sometimes we need to stop before we speak, react, decide, or move. God has been reminding me: Look. Watch. Listen. Pray. Discern. Observe. Wait. Patience gives us time to see what we missed, understand what we misunderstood, and hear what God is saying. Not everything needs…
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Over the weekend, my two-year-old granddaughter saw the pool, got excited, and jumped right in—no floaties, no hesitation. She was immediately in trouble, and I had to grab her. And I thought… how often do we do the same thing in life? Sometimes wisdom looks a lot like restraint. That’s why today’s Gem of Knowledge…
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When we speak, what are our words accomplishing? Are they building, healing, encouraging, teaching, and pointing people toward Him—or are we simply saying whatever comes to mind? Today’s Gem of Knowledge says: “Speak less. Speak only to edify. You will be accountable for every careless word you speak. So speak wisely in every situation.” Our words…
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Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is remain silent and simply listen. As I spent time with the Lord, He gently impressed this Gem of Knowledge upon my heart: “Speak less, listen more. The enemy will reveal himself if you give him the opportunity to speak. Try listening more. Listen to learn.” Wow. “Listen…
Gems of Knowledge 