As Christians, we cannot afford to allow our hearts to be hardened to the word of God or the voice of God. Hebrews 3:15 AMPC — Then while it is [still] called Today, if you would hear His voice and when you hear it do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion [in the desert when the people provoked and irritated and embittered God against them].

A person with a hardened heart is one who hears the truth but refuses to do it —one who refuses to judge himself or to change his ways to line up with God’s truth. You hear the word of God in a certain area and refuse to do it. After a while, your heart will become hardened to that area. You will ignore it, make excuses as to why you weren’t doing it, and even get mad about it when the subject is brought up.

Why? — because you have refused to listen to God’s word on the matter.

It’s a dangerous place to be: that’s why God admonishes all of us not to allow our hearts to be hardened. It can become so hard that nothing can penetrate it. The only remedy is to repent, ask God to forgive us, and begin to act on His word in that area.

Then God, by His Holy Spirit, will soften that area so it can begin to bear fruit, grow, and become what it is supposed to become. But it is your choice.

What area or areas in your life have you ignored or refused to act upon concerning the word of God? Whatever it is, repent — change your ways and become obedient. Then you will experience true happiness and fulfillment in this world.

Just a thought,

PSS

There are no words to properly explain, or bring comfort to, what has transpired recently here in America and around the world. There are no words to bring back those officers who were innocently murdered in the streets of Dallas or those persons who were shot and killed by the police.

The sadness of racism, to those who would see the color of someone’s skin as a way to think less of them or more of them; the fearmongering that goes on with the media — there are no words!

As Christians, we must realize God created all of us. We may all be different shades, but we all possess a soul (spirit) given to us by the creator of all things — the Father of our Lord Jesus. That’s what makes us human. To judge people by the color of their skin goes against God and His word. 

For those of us who believe we can be different — be examples to a lost world — we can make a difference in the world. There are no words that can make better what people have to deal with because of the color of their skin. We should judge people by their character.

There are no words to properly express my sadness over these recent events. I can only work to better understand. To label all of a group for a few individuals is wrong. What I really know is that this earth is as close to hell as I want to get.

I’m going to live by the word of God and work to reach and bless His greatest creation — people! I hope you will do the same.

Just a thought,

PSS

To get ahead in life, we need to go the extra mile. Someone once said, “There are no traffic jams in going the extra mile.”

Today, many people do just enough to get by. Still, some are more worried about what others are doing rather than what they are doing. This kind of attitude is not healthy, and it will not help us get ahead in life. Rise above the norm and purpose to do well no matter what everyone else is doing.

What we need is an attitude adjustment with a mind-set that leads to success and accomplishment. We need to work smart and hard. If you work for someone, then give them your best — do not wait to be told to do something when you can see it needs to be done.

Our rewards and promotions come from the Lord! Let us work and live in a way that glorifies Him. Be honest, and do not just go along to get along. Do not get distracted from doing what is right, even if it goes unnoticed for a time. Sooner or later you will get rewarded for your services. Complaining and grumbling will not get us ahead. What will get us ahead is doing the right thing all the time.

Let us stand up and stand out and watch God promote.

Just a thought,

PSS

On July 4, 1776, thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England in the event which eventually led to the formation of the United States of America. Today it has become more of a holiday rather than a day when the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was decided.

In our history this remains one of the most significant times for our nation. To a lot of us it is a time to light fireworks and to enjoy a day off from work. It is much more than that. Many people died and gave up everything to see our nation freed from the tyranny of England. That is what I think we need to be reminded of.

We remember our history, and should be very thankful for such a great nation to live in. We should not allow a few to take away our rights that so many died to give us. This is the greatest nation in the world. So let’s take a moment and thank the Father of our Lord Jesus for allowing us to live here and to enjoy the freedom that only comes from Him.

Thank you, Lord, for the republic and for the freedom with which to enjoy it.

Just a thought,

PSS

If you are the type of person who gives up — quits when things get too difficult or hard — know that just because you quit doesn’t mean the issue goes away, or that you will not have any more problems in that area.

We need to understand that avoiding something doesn’t mean it goes away. So, dealing with learning to walk through issues is the only way to really get rid of problems. Solving them — not quitting on them —makes them go away. Everyone faces challenges; most, at times, want to throw in the towel. But there are those that never quit or throw in the towel. They look at their circumstance and believe there is a solution or a way to settle or deal with the issue.

People must stay committed to working through the issue or resolving the problem because, for the most part, problems don’t ever just go away. Some things resolve themselves, but not all do. So we must commit to dealing with the problem, resolving the problem — the hardship — until it is resolved. It takes the ability of courage, and commitment, to do it.

Be courageous; be of good cheer, for we know our heavenly Father will never leave us nor forsake us.

Just a thought,

PSS