All for his glory

10/19/2025

Proverbs 18:1-24 (NIV) 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice. 6 The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating. 7 The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives. 8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. 9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. 10 The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale. 12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. 13 To answer before listening-- that is folly and shame. 14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? 15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. 16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. 17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. 18 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. 19 A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. 20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. 23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. 24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

07/28/2025

Heavenly Father,
I come before You today, humbled by the sacred act You have established—the laying on of hands. From the days of old when Jacob blessed his grandsons, to Moses commissioning Joshua, to the early church laying hands to heal the sick and send out workers, You have used this act to pour out Your power, Your Spirit, and Your blessing.

Lord, let my hands be clean and my heart pure, that if ever I am called to lay hands in prayer, I do so with reverence and love. Let Your healing flow, as it did through Jesus when He laid hands on the sick (Mark 6:5). Let Your Spirit fall afresh, as it did in Samaria when the apostles laid hands and the Holy Spirit came (Acts 8:17).

God, I ask that You stir up the gifts You’ve placed in me, just as Paul encouraged Timothy to fan into flame the gift given through the laying on of hands (2 Timothy 1:6). May I be bold in faith and gentle in spirit, willing to pray, to bless, and to release others into their calling according to Your will.

And Father, help me not to be hasty, as Your Word cautions in 1 Timothy 5:22, but to discern rightly, honoring the weight of spiritual responsibility. Whether I am the one laying hands or receiving, may all be done in the name of Jesus, for Your glory and the building up of Your Kingdom.

I thank You, Lord, for this holy practice—visible hands expressing invisible grace. May it always lead to healing, purpose, and divine empowerment.

In the mighty name of Jesus,
Amen.

07/19/2025

🕊️ Biblical Discernment Guide
Spotting Crafty & Cunning Behavior According to Scripture
📖 What Does the Bible Say About Craftiness?
"Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves."
— Luke 10:3

"By good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple."
— Romans 16:18

"Did God really say...?"
— Genesis 3:1

🔍 How to Recognize a Crafty or Cunning Person:
Trait Biblical Clue What to Look For
Flattery & Smooth Speech Romans 16:18 Excessive compliments or praise to win favor.
Twisting Truth Genesis 3:1 They alter or question clear truth in subtle ways.
Spiritual Manipulation 2 Corinthians 11:14 Use religious talk to guilt, control, or impress.
Avoiding Accountability Proverbs 26:24–26 Deflects hard questions or shifts blame.
Outward Goodness, Inward Deceit 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 Good image, but causes confusion or fear.

🧠 Biblical Discernment Checklist
Ask these questions:

✅ Is this person’s message fully aligned with Scripture (not just parts of it)?
✅ Does their influence lead others closer to Christ, not themselves?
✅ Do they bear the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22–23), or create confusion and pride?
✅ Are they willing to be corrected or held accountable?
✅ Do their actions match their words?
✅ Does your spirit feel uneasy even if the surface looks good?

🪞 Examples of the Crafty in Scripture
The Serpent (Genesis 3) – questioned God's truth to plant doubt.

False Teachers (Romans 16:17–18) – used smooth words to mislead.

Wolves Among the Flock (Acts 20:29) – entered the church with subtle destruction.

Satan Masquerading as Light (2 Cor. 11:14) – looked holy but led astray.

🙏 Prayer for Discernment
Lord, sharpen my spiritual eyes. Help me walk in wisdom and humility, and recognize deception without becoming fearful. May Your Word anchor me and Your Spirit lead me. Teach me to be wise as a serpent, and innocent as a dove. In Jesus' name, amen.

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07/19/2025

Coffee and Reflection
Title: "Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves"
Theme: Walking wisely and purely in a corrupt world
Key Verse: “Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.” – Luke 10:3

📖 Devotional
The Bible consistently warns us that the world is full of deception. From the serpent in Eden to wolves among the early Church, danger has always lurked where innocence and obedience reside. Jesus does not hide this truth — "Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves." (Luke 10:3). And yet, we are not left defenseless.

Paul urges us in Romans 16:19 to be “wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.” This is not a call to ignorance, but a call to discernment. Wisdom, in Scripture, is never cynical; it's grounded in reverence for God (Proverbs 1:7) and lived out through conduct marked by humility and good works (James 3:13).

The serpent was subtle — crafty in twisting truth (Genesis 3:1). This same cunning spirit works through persuasive voices even today, as Paul says in Romans 16:18, that “by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.” The danger is not always loud or violent — often, it is quiet, clever, and religious-sounding.

So how do we respond? Not by matching cunning with cunning, but with a godly simplicity (2 Corinthians 1:12), a purity that doesn’t make us naive, but guarded. We walk wisely — alert to danger (Proverbs 27:12), careful in how we speak (Colossians 4:5), and watchful in how we live (Ephesians 5:15). But we also remain innocent — not filling our minds with the patterns of this crooked generation (Philippians 2:15), but shining as lights within it.

True maturity in Christ isn’t about knowing the depths of evil; it’s about being deeply rooted in what is good, firm in hope, and wise in love.

🪞Reflection Questions
How do I balance being wise without becoming cynical or fearful?

Are there areas in my life where I’ve become too “simple” and need discernment?

How can I live in such a way that even slanderers are silenced by the fruit of my life (1 Peter 2:12)?

What voices (online, relational, spiritual) might be “wolves in sheep’s clothing” subtly twisting truth in my life?

Am I guarding my mind with the Word, or opening it to things I shouldn’t entertain (Genesis 3:1, Proverbs 14:15)?

🙏 Prayer
Father,
You have called me to walk wisely in a world that often deceives and confuses. Help me to be as wise as a serpent but as gentle and pure as a dove. Teach me to discern truth from error, not by the cleverness of my own understanding, but through the simplicity and sincerity of devotion to Christ. Help me shine as a light in this dark world — not with pride, but with holy humility.
Let my obedience bring You glory, and may my life testify to Your goodness. Guard my steps, direct my thoughts, and give me courage to stand even among wolves. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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07/18/2025

07/17/2025

🙏
Father,
“Help Me Put Others’ Needs Above My Desires”
Help me to give cheerfully and rest when needed.
Help me to know when to say yes out of love,
and when to step back and trust that You are the ultimate Provider.

Teach me to see the needs of others through Your eyes—
with compassion, not comparison;
with grace, not guilt.

When I’m tempted to cling to comfort,
remind me that true joy is found in surrender.
When I feel pulled in too many directions,
whisper wisdom into my heart—
showing me what is mine to carry,
and what is Yours alone.

Shape my heart to reflect Yours—
humble, generous, and led by peace.
Let me give from overflow, not obligation,
and love others in a way that honors both their needs and the life You've entrusted to me.

In all things, let Your love be the reason I serve,
and let Your Spirit be the strength behind every yes and every pause.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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07/14/2025

☀️ Morning Prayer: “Teach Me to Love Like You”
Good morning, Lord.

As I open my eyes to a new day, I also open my heart to Your command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself” and
“Pray for those who persecute you.”
These are not easy words, but they are Yours—and I want to follow You fully.

Father, some neighbors are easy to love—
They smile, support, and show kindness.
But others challenge my patience…
Some have hurt me, ignored me, or spoken against me.
And yet You call me to love them—not just tolerate them,
But to pray for them, to bless them, to see them through Your eyes.

So I surrender my pride.
I lay down the bitterness, the need to be right, the desire to be understood.
I ask You to soften my heart and sharpen my compassion.
Give me the grace to walk in forgiveness,
To speak peace when I want to defend myself,
And to remember that You loved me even when I was unlovable.

Let my words today be kind.
Let my thoughts be pure.
Let my actions reflect Your mercy.
Help me to be the kind of neighbor who brings light, not division—
Healing, not harm.

And for those who stand against me, mock me, or misunderstand me—
I lift them up to You.
Not with resentment, but with hope.
Not with sarcasm, but with sincerity.
Because I want them to know the love that is changing me.

Lord, may this day be filled with love that goes beyond comfort,
Love that crosses boundaries,
Love that looks like the Cross.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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07/13/2025

this might help someone with their BIBLE. I like to brake mine down and use color to highlight people, time words like "then, now, did," and places, and so on. also the beginning middle and end of that passage. share below an example of your bible study so we can learn new fresh ways to come to Gods word!

07/13/2025

Reflection befor bed:
🌜Night time Devotional

“Sweet Sleep, Safe Steps”
📖 Proverbs 3:21–26

“My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.”

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✨ Devotional Thought

This passage is like a tender letter from a loving parent—urging us to keep wisdom close, not just as a mental idea, but as a constant, guiding presence. The promise here isn’t just knowledge—it’s peace. When God’s wisdom is preserved in our hearts, we walk in security, rest without fear, and face life’s uncertainties with courage.

In a world of sudden changes and anxious headlines, the reminder is powerful:
“The Lord will be at your side.”
That’s not poetic fluff—that’s real, grounding truth. His wisdom shields your mind, steadies your steps, and brings sweet sleep even in troubled times.

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🪞 Reflection Questions
1. What does it mean for you to “preserve sound judgment and discretion” in your daily life?
2. Where do you tend to let fear sneak in—during the day or at night?
3. What would change in your life if you truly trusted God to be at your side?

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🙏 Prayer

Lord,
Help me not to lose sight of Your wisdom. Teach me to value understanding more than the opinions of the world. Guard my steps and still my heart. When fear tries to rise up, remind me that You are by my side. Let Your peace anchor me so that I may walk in safety and rest in Your perfect care.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

07/11/2025

☕ Coffee and Reflection
Scripture: James 3:1–12 – Taming the Tongue

📖 Devotional
The tongue—a tiny member of the body—has a massive influence on the course of our lives and the lives of others. James doesn’t hold back. He calls the tongue a fire, a restless evil, and full of deadly poison. It’s capable of praising God one moment and cursing His image-bearers the next. This contradiction exposes a deep spiritual inconsistency.
The examples James gives—a horse's bit, a ship's rudder, a spark in a forest—remind us that small things steer great power. So too does our speech shape our direction, our relationships, and our witness.
Yet here’s the paradox: “No human being can tame the tongue.” So what hope do we have?
The answer lies not in willpower, but in heart transformation. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). Taming the tongue begins with surrendering the heart to God. As He renews our mind and purifies our motives, our words begin to reflect His truth, grace, and love.
🤔 Reflection Questions
When was the last time your words caused unintended harm or unexpected healing?

Are there areas of your speech—sarcasm, gossip, harshness, complaining—that God might be inviting you to surrender?

What spiritual practices could help you pause and pray before speaking?

🙏 Prayer
Father,
Your Word reminds me that my tongue holds the power of life and death. Forgive me for the times I have spoken carelessly or hurtfully. Create in me a clean heart so that my words reflect Your heart. Help me to speak truth with love, to bless and not curse, and to build up rather than tear down. May my mouth become a spring of fresh water, not salt. Holy Spirit, teach me to be quiet when I should be still and bold when I should speak truth.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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07/06/2025

☕ Coffee and Reflection
Title: “Remain in Me and Bear Fruit”
Scripture: John 15:1–17

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” – John 15:5a

🌿 Devotional Thought
Jesus paints a beautiful picture of connection: He is the true Vine, and we are the branches. From Him flows life, strength, and purpose. Apart from Him, we wither. But with Him, we flourish.

The Father doesn’t only remove lifeless branches—He prunes the fruitful ones, shaping us with His loving hands. Why? So we’ll bear even more fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness… a life that glorifies God.

Jesus also tells us what the true fruit looks like: love. Not just surface kindness, but deep, sacrificial, lay-down-your-life love—the kind Jesus showed to us. We love others best when we stay connected to Him.

And here’s a promise: if you remain in Him, and His words shape your heart, your prayers will align with His will, and they will be powerful and effective.

🤔 Reflection Questions
Am I truly abiding in Christ—or just occasionally visiting?

What has God been pruning in my life lately? How can I surrender to that process?

Who am I being called to love sacrificially today?

Do my prayers reflect Christ’s heart or my own desires?

🙏 Prayer
Father, You are the Gardener. Prune me in love so I may bear the fruit You desire. Keep me connected to Jesus, the True Vine. Let Your Word remain in me so that my thoughts, desires, and prayers align with Yours. Teach me to love as Jesus loved—willing to lay down my life in service and friendship. Let my life bring You glory today. Amen.

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07/06/2025

I was on TikTok tonight and came across a debate. Some people were having about the first time Jesus appeared in the Bible. He was there on the first page. He was the word God spoke to bring all things into being.
Sometimes when we read our Bible, we read too fast because we think we already know what it says: this is why it is important that we slow down and meditate on the word. and ask questions. 
✨ Devotional Thought befor bed!

Before there was light, before there was time, before any words were spoken into the void—there was the Word.

Jesus didn’t begin in Bethlehem. He didn’t first appear in a manger. He has always existed—as the eternal Word, the very expression of God’s mind, heart, and power.

When we read in Genesis, “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’” we often picture the power of His voice cracking open the silence of space. And that’s true—but the New Testament pulls back the curtain. John tells us that it was Jesus—the Word—through whom all things were made.

Jesus was not the first thing God said.
Jesus is the reason anything could be said at all.

He is the source of creation, the voice behind the words, the power that gave form to the formless.

And then—this same eternal Word took on flesh.

Think about that: The Word that spoke stars into motion entered a woman’s womb. The voice that thundered light into being cried as a newborn. The eternal expression of God became touchable, knowable, and heartbreakingly humble.

Why?
So we could know the Father.
So we could walk in the light.
So the Word could speak our names with love—and not judgment.

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🤔 Reflection Questions:
1. How does it change your view of Jesus to realize He existed before creation?
2. What does it mean to you personally that “the Word became flesh”?
3. Are there areas in your life where you need to hear the voice behind the words—Jesus—speaking life again?

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🙏 Prayer:

Lord Jesus, You are the eternal Word. Before anything was spoken, You were there. Through You all things were made—and in You, I live and move and have my being. Speak into the places in my heart that feel dark, empty, or formless. Remind me that You are still speaking today. Let Your Word dwell richly in me. In Your name, amen.