Bumper stickers are not cool anymore, and only weirdos continue to wear smiley-faced “God loves you” pins. Truth be told, we sing it, preach it and use it in words of encouragement to one another, but we are not so sure about this. What is God like, and what does he really think when he looks at me?
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God loves you
Black or White
Blessed are the strong, for they will have the victory
Blessed are the assertive, for they will get their own way
Blessed are the tenacious, for their single-mindedness will bring them success
There, that’s pretty much the way it is. If you do not like the “new and improved” beatitudes, you will be voted off. Sent home at the next tribal council. Face reality for a moment – you’re not Snow flippin White, living under a big tree in a strawberry patch with your forest friends. The world is hard, and God helps those who help themselves.
Nothing could be further from the truth…
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Live your best life…Later
“God wants to prosper you and make you victorious in all you undertake. He wants your life to be successful in every area. You are about to rise to new pinnacles, in your job, in your marriage, in your family and relationships. Your dreams are going to become reality. Your life is one of victory and prosperity. Just believe, get your thinking right and start expecting good things — the rest is sure to follow”
I’m just about ready for tele-evangelist school. All I need is for you to partner with me. For your small donation…
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I’m too busy
I’m too busy right now, sorry. I’m sure you understand? I mean, it’s hectic, right? This life…the demands, the chaos and the frenetic pace of it all. The only moments when the din fades too a low buzz is when I go to sleep, but even that is cloaked by the heavy blanket of tomorrow’s tasks, intermingled with a few dreams of missed deadlines, lacked exam preparation or some event that I will be late for. If I let it slack for a moment I will not be a good provider/husband/father/person. And neither will you be a good _____ (fill in the blank). You’re not lazy are you? Just checking….
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Love or Fear
It has been said that Love and Fear are the two root emotions from which we build the rich tapestry of what we are feeling at any given moment. Throughout scripture we read “Do not be afraid!” and “Do not fear!”; time and time again we are encouraged not to listen to fear, not to allow it to decide for us, control us or dominate how we approach our lives with each other or with God.
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