Would your temple be ready if Jesus knocked on the door during an unannounced visit? If not, would you tell Him to wait outside until you tidy up? Or would you tell Jesus to reschedule? As Christians, why would we not be ready for a visit from Jesus?
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“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. (II Corinthians 4:8-9)
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“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. (John 13:15) Jesus is the perfect example of serving in love, humility and without esteeming Himself above others.
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“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. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continued to walk in it. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” (3 John 1:2-4)
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Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in Heaven.” (Matthew 7:21)
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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your GOD. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
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Have you ever procrastinated when it came to exercising? What were your excuses? How did you overcome procrastination? After I was injured in 2009, I have spent approximately three years total in physical and massage therapy. I have also received many injections to relieve back pain. A year ago, I was told that a representative, from one of my health insurance companies, informed my physicians that I need to be on a weight loss plan to relieve pressure off my back.
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“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. (Proverbs 6:6-11)
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Have you ever heard, or said to someone, “It is my story to share if I want?” Have others ever invaded your personal boundaries by evoking interest in your story before you decide to share it with them?
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“Do not be misled; “Bad company corrupts good character. Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God; I say this to your shame.” (I Corinthians 15:33-34)
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