Defeating Fear

“There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then, love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.” (1 John 4:18 GNT)

I have two dear friends that have no worries. They are not financially rich, but they are rich in the Spirit. I admire their love of God. They have absolute confidence in Him and His provision for them and their families. I love God but, I also have worries. I have a son with autism that will likely never speak complete sentences or have a job to support himself. I worry about his future when I am gone. I do not want to put a large burden on his sister, and I am very hesitant for him to be in a group home where he may be abused.

I have to remind myself of the endless love that God has for all of His children. My son will truly always be a child at heart and mind and as such I know he will one day enter heaven. Matthew 18:3 tells us “And He said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

My son has an inner innocence and kindness to him. He has no fear. He only gives and receives love. His vocabulary is limited so he has never professed Jesus as his Lord and savior, but I know that Jesus wants the children to come to him – children of all ages.

We can all take our fears and cast them on God. Once we focus on thoughts on God and His love for us, we become confident of our present and future. I realize how much God loves me and my son and in turn it is my joyful response to share His love with others. There are many opportunities and ways in which we can share God’s love. For some, it may be to join the choir. For others, it may be to help maintain and beautify the grounds of the local church. For me, it is to write and speak about my challenges and how I have yoked myself to Him to share my burden. I was comforted during my divorce by older men that had already gone through a divorce. I was comforted during the flood of my house by a close friend that quoted Isaiah 43:19 to me. I will always believe that God was speaking to me but was using my friend’s tongue.

God is love and wants good for all of us. His light will always conquer the darkness in our hearts and minds, if we let Him in. Faith and trust are essential to opening our hearts. If He loved us so much to send His son to die for our sins, He certainly loves us enough for us to leave our burdens with Him and then walk away with confidence that we are in His hand and there is no better place to be. Consider the words Jesus left with his disciples immediately following the Last Supper. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27). We are His disciples. Let our hearts not be troubled and let us not be afraid.

Prayer: Dear God we live in a fallen world and we have so many worries about ourselves and our loved ones. Help us to give these worries over to you and to not take them back. We know that You have plans to prosper us and not to harm us. We know that You have plans to give us hope and a future. We thank you for your tremendous love which we cannot even begin to fully comprehend. Please help us cast out the fear in our lives and replace it with the confidence that can only come from your love.

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Todd Shupe is a Men’s Ministry Specialist through the General Commission of United Methodist Men and is in training to be a Certified Lay Minister through the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. He currently serves as the President of the Baton Rouge District of United Methodist Men and is a Board Member for Gulf South Men and serves on the Action Team for The Kingdom Group. He is a volunteer for the Walk to Emmaus, Grace Camp, and Iron Sharpens Iron. Todd resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Five Keys To Balancing Home And Work To Be A Good Parent

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV).

Most, if not all, of us have a job in order to supply for the needs of our family. Hopefully you enjoy your job but at the end of the day, you are working to provide for your family. We often feel the struggle between balancing work life and family life. As such, our work may sometimes cause us to miss ball games and other events and we’ll feel guilty that we’re not being a good parent. I have gathered five keys to help you balance your home and work life and be the parent that God has called you to be.

Focus on being a Godly parent. Children are always watching their parents and they put much more importance on actions than words. One of my favorite sayings is from St. Francis of Assisi: “Speak the gospel wherever you go and use words when necessary.”

You cannot lead somebody to a place where you are not. Complete and honest self-examination is one of the most difficult things that we can do. However, it is necessary to do this so we can continue to grow in our relationship in Christ. We must continually examine and then prune ourselves. We should pray for each day to grow closer to Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to remove more of yourself from your soul and allow more of Christ to fill the void.

Remember the First Commandment. We know that we are not to have any gods before God. However, work and home life should not be put before your spiritual life. Matthew 6:24 tells us about the dangers of trying to serve two masters.

Pray for discernment. A life out of balance is often due to us trying to lead God and not following. We can seek discernment from prayer, Christian friends, local pastor and The Bible.

Raise your children right. We all love our children, but we must be careful not to spoil them. They need to see that in our words and actions, we are putting God first, spouse second and children third. Scripture reveals that our primary responsibility is to train our children to honor God and follow His teaching. Proverbs 7:2 reads, “Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.”

Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for being our Father. Help us to find balance in our lives. Amen.

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Joyful Obedience

“If you love me, keep my commands” (John 14:15 NIV).

If you were to list ten words to describe yourself, do you think “obedient” would be one of the words? You probably hope that when others describe you that they see some evidence of the Fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

“Obedient” is not a fruit of the Spirit but is the conscious use of our God-given free will. God has given us free will to either obey His commands or not. Since the beginning of time in the Garden of Eden we have failed to be obedient. The Prayer of Confession prior to Holy Communion at some churches includes, “We have failed to be an obedient church.” The prayer also includes “Free us for joyful obedience.” We need to acknowledge our failure to obey (our sin) and seek joyful obedience (a Christ-centered life).

The Bible contains 5467 promises to us. The promises of God reveal His divine purpose to which He is committed and upon which we can depend. These promises are, however, conditional upon obedience on the part of believers. With every promise, there is a premise, conditions, and requirements.

As a child, you probably obeyed your parents out of fear and obligation rather than joy. You may not have seen the benefits of obedience but only the consequences of failure to obey. The benefits of obeying God are His provision and protection.

Isaiah 5:21 warns us, “Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.” The Prophet can see the future ruin of God’s people because they have turned away from God. Proverbs 3 is an excellent part of the Bible for understanding the benefits of a life in Christ. For example, Proverbs 3:7 reads, “Do not be wise in your own eyes.” One of the better known Proverbs is, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).

The Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:19, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” This is the provision of God. The Psalmist teaches of the protection of God. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).

We are freed for joyful obedience as the Holy Spirit works within us and our will is the same as His will. As we obey God, we receive His blessings of provision and protection. We most certainly will still have adversity, but we can be comforted that the battle is not ours, but God’s (2 Chronicles 2:15). What a friend we have in Jesus!

Prayer: Dear God, Forgive us dear Lord for not being an obedient church. Pardon us for our sins and transgressions against you. Renew in us a pure heart that seeks to obey and please you.

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Love is Everything

Love Is Everything

“Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5).

I overheard a conversation between a young couple recently. The couple agreed that they deeply loved each other but the young lady said: “love is not enough.” I was intrigued by her statement and gave it some thought. I certainly had no idea as to what struggles the couple was experiencing. However, I do have a decent understanding of the power of love. I pray that after reading this blog you too will have a better understanding of the supernatural power of love. Please read the Holy Scripture below from (1 John 4:7-19).

^“7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. ⁸Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. ⁹In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. ¹⁰In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. ¹¹Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. ¹²No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.

¹³By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. ¹⁴And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. ¹⁵Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. ¹⁶So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. ¹⁷By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. ¹⁸There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. ¹⁹We love because he first loved us.”

Since God is love, we know that love has the same powers as God. Love is everything and in the absence of Love (apart from the vine), we are nothing. The Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Cor. 13:2, “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” This is the same Love that walked on water, raised the dead, healed the blind, and conquered death. Now, don’t you think that Love is enough?

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but does not have love, I am nothing.

Prayer: Dear God, Your Word teaches “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Amen!

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Who Do You Listen To?

“Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say” (Isaiah 28:23 NIV).

Listening is essential to learning. I hear many voices, especially on television, but I don’t really listen to them. I hear them but am not listening. I feel that much, if not all, of what they have to say is not important and/or is too depressing or divisive. The story of The Transfiguration in Matthew 17 is a powerful reminder of the importance to listen to Jesus.

“After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.²There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. ³Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. ⁴Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” ⁵While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” ⁶When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. ⁷But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” ⁸When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.”

There are many pieces of this story that are important for us to understand. One particular area of interest to me is that Peter offered to put up shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijiah. surely did this out of love and respect for them all. It is noteworthy that the following verse is the voice of God saying “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Listen to Him!” The last three words particularly resonate with me – “Listen to Him.” The disciples fall facedown to the ground and later arise and only Jesus is present.

I wonder if the words and timing of God’s words were meant to not only send a message to Peter but to all of us. Perhaps that message is do not put good men on the same level as Jesus. Do not worship your pastor, the preacher on television, or your favorite football player. They are merely men and as such are sinners and no better than anybody else. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

This story reminds me of the first public miracle of Jesus. The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana or Wedding at Cana is the first miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John. In the Gospel account, Jesus, his mother and his disciples are invited to a wedding, and when the wine runs out, Jesus delivers a sign of his glory by turning water into wine. Many of us know this story and marvel at this. The part of the story that stands out for me is what his mother said to the servants when she noticed they had no wine. “Whatever He says to you, do it.” The counsel of a mother is always wise, especially that of Jesus. I wonder how simple and blessed my life would be if I followed the advice that God gave to Peter and Mary gave to the servants. Listen for His voice and be blessed my friends.

Prayer: Dear God, There are some many voices competing for our attention. Help us to avoid anything that hinders our ability to hear Your still, silent voice. Amen.

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Owners and Stewards

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it” (Malachi 3:10 NIV).

Stewardship at most churches is an awkward topic because most of us look at it as a means to give up “our” money. We all have worked hard for our money and naturally want to protect it, which is in fact good stewardship. According to a recent article in Church Leaders, Christians are now giving at 2.5% of their income but gave 3.3% during the Great Depression. Both of these numbers are sad and do not reflect the Biblical instruction from Malachi 3:10 “bring the full tithe into the storehouse.” However, isn’t it human nature during times of great stress to either grow closer to God or further away? Clearly, God wants us to grow closer but not all of us do. God has already given us victory in times of adversity. His promise to Moses was passed on to Joshua. Similarly, His promises as detailed in scripture are still as relevant today as they were in the beginning of time. “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Joshua 1:5).

So, what does this have to do with stewardship? First, we must understand what is a steward and what is an owner. Owners have rights, but stewards have responsibility. We are stewards with all of our belongings, even our money and children. James 1:17 beautifully expounds upon this idea. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). So, it is clear we are stewards for God, and all that we have and see belongs to Him. “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s… And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord. (Leviticus 27: 30, 32)

A steward lives for the day he will return the Master’s goods to Him. A good example is The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. The third servant was given one talent (bag of gold) and the other two were given more. The other two wisely invested their master’s money and returned the original money to the master along with the interest which greatly pleased the master. The third servant greatly displeased the master because he had hidden the money in a hole and only had the original amount to return to the master.

Is there a lesson for us from the third servant? Perhaps we should see that our view of God will determine the choices we make. Do we see Christ as “a hard man” with unfair expectations of us? (Matthew 25: 24). If so, it will lead us to live in fear. It is important to note that the money that was given to the servants was not their own. Also, the interest they earned with the capital was not theirs to keep. The servants were only stewards of the master’s investment, and it is the quality of their stewardship that the master sought to measure.

Isn’t it interesting that the ancient word for the weight of gold was “talent.” Today, we consider a talent to be our skills and abilities. We all have unique talents. We should maximize the use of our talents (money, skills, time, witness, etc.) not for our own selfish purposes, but to honor God. The Parable of the Talents is not about salvation or works righteousness, but about how we use our work to fulfill our earthly callings. The unfaithful steward in this parable didn’t waste the master’s money but rather he wasted an opportunity. As a result, he was judged wicked and lazy. We are responsible for what we do for God with what we have been given, and one day we will all be looking for the narrow gate and pass on the right side with the sheep.

Prayer: Dear God, Help us to realize that everything that we have, including our financial resources, is a gift from You. May we be good stewards of all that we have. Amen.

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Carve Out Space For Quiet Time To Ask God And Await An Answer

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace” (Acts 20:24 NIV).

If you are like me, you enjoy a quiet and peaceful evening to rest and renew yourself. Noise fills our days from the time the alarm clock goes off to the evening commute home. There is something special about the quiet that appeals to many of us. Below are five benefits to setting aside some quiet time each day.

1) Peace: There is a peace that comes upon us when we embrace the quiet and stop with our typical busy work. Palm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” God is encouraging us to be still and take comfort in the fact that He is our God and I am eternally grateful for His peace.

2) Discernment: How can you expect to hear the whisper of God when there is so much background noise? One of the most important — but most difficult tasks for us as Christians — is to continually discern the will of God for us in our lives. Discernment is accomplished through many means: worship, scripture, and fellowship with fellow Christians. However, discernment is also accomplished by quietly meditating and waiting for the Lord to speak to you. Recall the message about waiting from Isaiah 40:31, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.”

3) Retreat and Pray: Jesus frequently withdrew from people to be alone with the Father and pray. Jesus’ solitude is a major component in the Gospels. Jesus showed us the importance of being alone with God to pray and to listen.

4) Mental Focus: Quiet time helps recharge your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. If we can use the quiet time to “silence” our minds, it allows us to be able to listen and wait for God to move in response to a prayer or question.

5) Connect to Nature: “I believe that God is most evident in nature. The landscapes throughout the world are His canvas and His work is beautiful. It is always special for me to retreat to nature and connect to God. Jesus did not find an empty house to pray in. He retreated to be in nature among God’s creation to pray to the Father.

Prayer: Dear God, I pray that all reading this article find quiet time each day for self-renewal, prayer, and listen to God. Do not grow discouraged if you do not immediately hear from God. Be patient and remember Isaiah 40:31-1, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.” Amen.

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Open My Eyes

“When He was at the table with them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, and He disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:30-32 NIV).

The title of this blog makes me recall the two men walking with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. After walking and talking with Him all day, they did not know they were with the Risen Christ. It was not until He had joined them for dinner at the end of the day that their eyes were opened. “When He was at the table with them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, and He disappeared from their sight” (Luke 24:30-32). I wonder how many times has Christ walked with me and I have failed to see Him? It is easy for me to look back and give thanks and acknowledge His help but my eyes are often not on Him during a storm. I realize that wherever I go and whatever I do, Christ is with me. His presence is in my heart and that is a covenant from Holy Scripture. “And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

How about the woman at the well? She spoke with Jesus at length, but she failed to recognize Him. He told her many things about herself so she assumed he must be a prophet. Her final words to Him are significant to me. In John 4:25 we learn, “The woman said, ‘I know that the Messiah” (called Christ) is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.'” I have often read this Scripture and thought – how can this woman not realize that she is speaking to Jesus? I now realize how many times have I sat through a sermon and left and not realized that Christ was speaking to me? Or how many times have I denied assistance to a beggar, the homeless, or the “least” of society and violated His instructions in Matthew 25:40? We are proud to realize that Christ is in us and we are in Him. We may even realize that He walks with us. However, it is also important to realize that Christ is in all of us. I pray that He opens my eyes to His presence in myself and others, and I treat everybody with the respect and kindness befitting that of a King. Be blessed and open your eyes to the love, beauty, and grace of God that is in and around you.

Prayer: Dear God, We know that you also walk with us today just as you did on the road to Emmaus. Send your Holy Spirit to open our eyes and explain the Scriptures as we read them. Amen.

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The Battle for Purity

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8 ESV).

According to recent statistics, there are over 24.5 million web sites dedicated to pornography. A report by Bridges and Wosnitzer in 2007 found that there are 13,000 porn videos produced annually with revenue of $13 billion. In the same year, 507 movies from Hollywood produced $8.8 billion. Another report found that over 25% of all internet searches are for pornographic material. I am certain that what was true in 2007 has not gotten any better today. Marketing advertisers have long used sex and scantily clad women to sell everything from alcohol to weight loss pills. Now, with the advancement of the internet, download speeds, and a decline in moral virtue, pornographic material is highly accessible and in demand.

So, how do we resist this temptation? First, is to acknowledge that you cannot do it by yourself. However, you “can do all things through Christ who gives you strength” (Philippians 4:13). Recognize porn for what it is – a favorite weapon of the enemy. Now, recall how Satan tempted Jesus after 40 days of fasting and Jesus defeated him by using Holy Scripture. The power of the Word is great and can be used for many things, including “rebuking” (2 Timothy 3:16). So, rebuke impure thoughts in the name of Jesus. Each thought is the seed for potential action. This is why we are instructed to “take every thought captive” (2 Corinthians 10:5). If the thought is not taken captive, you have yielded a portion of your heart to the enemy and the thought will lead to action that does not honor God.

The heart is essential to our spiritual health. This is why we are encouraged in Proverbs 4:23 to guard it, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Matthew 5:28 expands upon the concept of the heart. “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” I remember years ago when President Carter quoted this scripture and admitted having lust in his heart.

The battle for sexual purity is fought in your heart. All actions, good or bad, begin with thoughts. The thought may have taken root days or even years ago and finally is manifested, often subconsciously, into action. The way you think determines how you feel, and feelings drive our actions. The Bible tells us in 2 Timothy 2:22 how to manage our thoughts before they ever head down this path: “Turn your back on the turbulent desires of youth and give your positive attention to goodness, faith, love and peace. ” Scripture encourages us to turn away from impure thoughts, and turn instead toward God. That two-step process is how you break a temptation before it ever gets started.

You’re thinking wrong long before you’re acting wrong. You stop the cycle by turning your back on those sinful thoughts and turning toward goodness, integrity, love, and peace. You’re not an innocent bystander to sexual sin. You have a choice. Choose to live in the Spirit.

Prayer: Dear God, Deliver us from all that is evil. Amen.

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Thank God for THE False Accusation

“Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame” (1 Peter 3:16 ESV).

Have you ever falsely accused somebody of something and later discovered that your accusation was false? Perhaps you accused your spouse of eating the last slice of pie only later to find out that it was one of the kids? I think we all have both made and received false accusations. It is part of the human condition.

Rarely do we give thanks for false accusations. The more serious the false accusation, the deeper the real cut. However, Christianity would very likely not exist today if not for the greatest false accusation of all time. Jesus was falsely accused of blasphemy by the Pharisees. This is unprecedented because He was the only one to ever walk on this earth and live a sinless life. Some of His “crimes” in Jerusalem immediately prior to Passover included healing on the

Sabbath, turning over the tables of the money changers that had turned the temple into a den of thieves. He also stopped the stoning of a woman accused of adultery by challenging those without sin to cast the first stone.

As is often the case, false accusations speak much, much more loudly about the character of the accuser than the one being accused. So, what is the cause of false accusations? They are clearly intended to separate the Body of Christ and the accuser is being used as a vessel of the enemy. God allows us free will but will fight and rescues those that seek His face. “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Peter 5:10). God uses our suffering and adversity to prepare us for a closer relationship with Him and a more meaningful ministry to others.

Without these false accusations against Jesus, the subsequent crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and forgiveness of our sins would not be possible. The false accusation was imperative to initiate this important series of events upon which we base our faith. This is not intended to encourage you to falsely accuse your neighbor. A false accusation is perhaps the highest backhanded compliment that you can receive from the enemy. It means that he knows you have a glorious future of leading others to Christ and he wants to destroy you by the words of others or even better by suicide. I always enjoy a good challenge and have been told at various points in my life – you cannot achieve this or that. My determination is always strengthened and I make it a mission to achieve it faster and better than before.

Prayer: Dear God, Forgive us our sin of falsely accusing our brothers and sisters and help us to forgive those that falsely accuse us. We know that You are with us when we are falsely accused because You were falsely accused. May we view each false accusation that we receive as an invitation to respond in love and grace. Amen.

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