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Your actions are seed! You will reap a harvest as a result of those actions, whether good or bad. Proverbs 1:31 shows us that we will reap the fruit of our lifestyle, in other words, the outcomes of our actions will become evident in our lives. We want to sow seeds through our actions that are consistent with the word of God so that we can reap a harvest of blessings and righteousness, not just for our own blessing, but also for those around us.

The Bible shows us that our words are powerful (Proverbs18:21, James 3) and also that words are a form of seed that we sow (Galatians 6:7), from which we will reap a harvest or outcomes, based on the words we speak. James 1:26 shows us that "Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless." However, this is not merely limited to not using swear words or telling dirty jokes. The Bible gives us a recipe for success in our lives, starting with the words we speak over ourselves and those around us!

God wants to and does speak to believers, His children, today! The voice of God did not become silent with the death of the Apostles and this is not an experience strictly for "holy men" or "trained" spiritual leaders. The New Testament shows us that every believer can hear the voice of the Spirit for themselves! One of the most common, continuous forms of communication we receive from the Lord is the conversational "still, small voice" of the Holy Spirit.

God's law of Sowing and Reaping applies to our words, which are very powerful forms of "seed." This includes words we speak regarding ourselves. If we sow negativity towards ourselves through our words, we will reap a "cursed" harvest of failure, loss or death in those areas of our lives. If we speak blessings over ourselves in alignment with Scripture, we will reap a harvest of blessings, just as God intended for our lives! Which harvest do you want to see in your life?

The Bible teaches us the principle of "sowing and reaping" throughout the scriptures. This is a spiritual law that God put into motion on this earth, as we see in Genesis 8:22, that applies to every aspect of our human existence, not just to the physical aspects of nature and agriculture. Have you noticed negative outcomes in your life repetitively occurring? You may be experiencing a harvest of "bitter root judgements." It may be time for a "crop inspection" of the seeds you are sowing in your life! Share this video with a friend who needs to hear this encouraging message!

Throughout the Bible we see the power of the spoken word. From God creating the universe with his words, to Jesus raising the dead with only a word. Many scriptures point out the power of our tongues, and the gravity of our spoken words. Every word we speak is a seed planted, whether for building up or tearing down. Are we sowing seeds through our words that will lead to a harvest of life, peace, health, unity, success and love? Or are we tearing down ourselves and those around us words that will result in harvest of hurt, disunity, sickness, failure, death, and destruction?

Since the creation of the earth, the principle of sowing and reaping has been active in both the physical and spiritual realms. Many terms are used in modern culture to describe this cause and effect phenomenon and this powerful concept is operating in our lives whether we are are aware of it or not. The Bible clearly states that what a person sows, that they will also reap, this applies equally to natural farming as it does to our efforts, words, actions, thoughts, and relationships. Thankfully we have many Biblical scriptures to guide us in how to sow good seeds and how to pull up bad seeds!

What would God say about you in a conversation with a third party? He knows your every thought, sin, and misdeed. However, there is no reason to hide in shame, as God sees your heart's desire for Him, and has thrown our sins into the Sea of Forgetfulness. We too can be like King David, who despite his many transgressions, God called a man after His own heart.

We all know that nothing in this earthly life can be counted on to stand the test of time. However, the Bible shows us that there are two things that WILL last forever - God's word and His unfailing love!

Are you facing a "mountain of a problem" in your life? Psalm 97 tells us that "mountains melt like wax in the presence of the Lord." God wants us to bring our "mountains" into his presence through prayer, and we will see God move on our behalf in a miraculous way!

In Psalm 77:14 the author states, "You are the God who works wonders." When God wants to do something wondrous in the earth, He must find someone who will willingly come into agreement with Him. There are two vital keys to agreeing with God - faith and submission. We must have faith that God can and will do something wondrous, and we must submit to His will and calling, in the same ways that Noah, Moses, and Mary the mother of Jesus did. God wants to use your life to do wonders on the earth today, but only if you are willing to agree!

When trouble comes, where do you run for shelter? In Psalm 91 we see a promise of long life for any person who chooses to take shelter in the Most High! This is the 3rd episode in our series on Bible Secrets for a Long and Prosperous Life.

In this episode we will discuss seven practical steps to help you position yourself to hear the voice of God. From finding a quiet place to pray, to studying the Word of God, to muting your cell phone, we as believers must follow Jesus's example of spending focused quiet time with our father God, to aid us in learning to hear His voice. Minimizing distractions is a must if we want to hear the voice of God. These tips will help as you learn to hear God's voice!

We continue in our examination of Biblical keys to a long and prosperous life. In today's message we will discuss the Psalmist's instructions in Psalm 34:14 to "turn away from evil" and "seek peace." There are many aspects of our earthly existence that we do not have control over. However, several things we can control are what we watch and listen to and how we interact with other believers.

Throughout history people have chased fame, fortune and even the Fountain of Youth. However, The Bible plainly gives a simple key to anyone who desires to live a long and prosperous life in Psalm 34:12-13 - "keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!" Today's society is full of people "speaking evil" and "telling lies" both in the media and on social platforms, however we should pursue this Biblical injunction to avoid such activity, and in return we will receive the blessing of a long and prosperous life!

Bible Basics For Everyday Life - If the Bible shows us that God wants to speak to us, as we discussed in the previous video, how does He communicate with us? Is it through feelings in our body, thoughts in our mind or through our spirit? What does the Bibles tell us about this?

God desires that our family relationships, no matter how difficult or broken they may be, be restored to wholeness. No situation or circumstance is too difficult for the Lord to restore in your family, He is the restorer of the years the locust has eaten (referring to complete destruction), as we see in Joel 2:25. We also see God's desire for restored family relationships in the parable Jesus told of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11. Your family is NOT TOO DYSFUNCTIONAL for God to restore!! Let us believe and receive that 2023 is the the Year of Restoration! Share this with a friend who needs to hear this encouraging message! - My Everyday Bible - Through the Bible in a Year on youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8NRUieAuB7_poK7FIFqwlw8w9cQ1qpu

Do you believe that you have had a vision or dream from God regarding a greater purpose for your life, but it has not come to fruition? Did you pursue a calling from the Lord that was derailed in some way, or simply seems impossible? The story of Abraham in Genesis 17 shows us a Biblical "hero" who also felt this way, specifically regarding God's promise of many children and his offspring becoming a great nation. Despite many natural obstacles that made Abraham's vision appear impossible and essentially dead, God restored this vision, and it certainly came to pass. Allow the Lord to restore your vision! My Everyday Bible - 365 days through the entire Bible - listen HERE for free: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8NRUieAuB7_poK7FIFqwlw8w9cQ1qpu

Bible Basics For Everyday Life - Does God still speak today? Can or will He speak to every believer? What do Biblical Scriptures tell us about this topic?

This is an encouraging word for the coming year, for those who will take hold of it! There are many promises and examples for us in the Word of God regarding the restoration of various aspects of our earthly lives, including; former prosperity (Zecaraiah 9:12), years lost (Joel 2:25), physical health (Psalm 41:3), mental and emotional well-being (Psalm 23:3), relationship with God (Lamentations 5:21), joy of salvation (Psalm 51:12), and former positions of influence/leadership (Daniel 4:36)! The Lord will restore these things that have been stolen and consumed in our lives, we just have to take these promises by faith! Share this with a friend who needs to hear this encouraging message!

In this fallen world we will face crises at some point. However, in the Word of God we find keys to overcoming crises we may face. One of these keys is voicing our thanksgiving and praise of the Lord for his provision and goodness to us in the past and present. In 2 Chronicles 20, we see the King of Judah facing an invasion by overwhelming military forces. The Lord instructed him to lead his people in a time of thanksgiving and praise to God, and then place the worship teams at the front of the army at the start of battle. As the they praised and thanked God, the enemy turned on one another and God's people were delivered miraculously without ever fighting the physical battle!

Are we living life grumpy, or are we grateful? We live in a self-centered society, with an expectation for our needs and wants to be met speedily. However we may find ourselves complaining with our words or in our hearts, forgetting to give thanks for God's love, care and provision in our lives. We must reject this outlook, and regularly self-evaluate our hearts to maintain a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness for the many blessings with which our Father God has blessed us. When we focus on our list of "thanks" rather than our list of "wants" - our hearts will remain right toward the Lord. It is impossible to remain grumpy when you are thanking the Lord for His blessings!!

Need a miracle? Start with thankfulness! Believers have a powerful spiritual weapon to counter difficult circumstances - THANKFULNESS! Several examples in the Bible show us the power of thankfulness to literally change earthly circumstances. We see this principle in Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas are giving thanks to God while imprisoned after being falsely accused and beaten. God sent an earthquake that destroyed the prison and loosed the chains that bound them. Not only were they freed physically but their evangelistic mission "took off" with the conversion and baptism of the jailer and his family. This miraculous turn of events was initiated by Paul and Silas's determination to "give thanks in every circumstance" (I Thess. 5:18).

Did you know that anxiety can be quickly overcome by thankfulness? In recent years, contemporary scientists have caught up with the truth found in God's Word, finding that their subjects' anxiety levels improve when they express gratitude. We see this "prescription" written in the Bible nearly 2000 years ago; "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds" (Philippians 4:6-7)

One of the most obvious battles in the Christian life is that of FAITH - Whether we will take God at His Word and believe what He says is true and that it will come to pass or whether we will doubt and thereby jeopardize losing the thing God longs to give us! How many times have we prayed a prayer with no real expectation of God delivering the answer we have requested? The psalmist shows us the proper outlook to emulate in Psalm 62:5 - "My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him."