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Relax, God’s Got Your Back

All of us have been affected at some point along the way by the thoughtless words and hurtful actions of others. And no matter how much we have heard about God’s love for us, we sometimes struggle to believe that we can actually experience that kind of love.

Whether you realize it or not, God has created you with unique gifts and abilities, called you to a fulfilling purpose, and plans to use you for extraordinary accomplishments. Maybe there seem to be too many obstacles to get over—or you’re in a situation that seems to have no way out or room for growth. Or maybe you think you’ve made too many mistakes. But God isn’t limited by these things, and neither are you. The God who created you is still there and loves you with an unending love.

Regardless of how people have treated you or tried to define your worth, God stands ready to walk with you for the rest of your life. He will help you draw a line between your past and your future, and He will help you forgive and move into all the fullness and freedom of a brand-new day.

His Promises:
You will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7

This is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
1 John 4:16

~~~ borrowed from a devotion in the Tecarta Bible

January 12, 2023 Posted by Bill Wyler | Bible, Hope, Life | 2023, Bible, GOD, Truth | 1 Comment

Advice – Disagreements with Neighbors

When a disagreement arises with your neighbor, don’t rush to action in a court of law. First, go to your neighbor and try to reconcile your differences. If you are unsuccessful, then consider the following questions:

Is this disagreement trivial? How substantial is this disagreement?
How do you intend to manage it before taking him to court?
How much will your out-of-pocket expenses be in court costs?
What level of certainty do you have of success?
How much stress are you willing to endure, and for how long?
How will you move forward if the court rules against your charges and in favor of your neighbor?

You might consider prayer. Ask the Lord to change your neighbor’s heart and your heart to do what is best for both parties. God may be gracious to you both with the dispute resolved. Whatever agreement is made in secret, it must never be divulged or made known to others. A man that cannot keep a secret will be forever known as a blabber and gossip and cannot be trusted to do what he says he will do.

November 15, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | advice, Hope, Life | 2022, Behavior, Truth | Leave a comment

Advice from an Old Man to a Younger One

What wisdom I have comes from the Word of God as I study the Bible. This advice today comes from the book of Proverbs 24:27 as the father instructs his son on how to proceed as he is about to leave home.

First, give attention to the things most necessary for your survival in making a living in this world. Don’t shy away from hard work, but be diligent in preparing yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. You may choose a path toward more education or to develop a trade skill, but whatever path you choose, it should provide enough income to support youself and save a little. After that, you may consider marriage and building a family. But always be prudent in counting the costs before proceeding.

“The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-25

November 10, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | advice, Bible, Culture, Life | 2022, Behavior, Bible, Truth | Leave a comment

Adversity and Hard Times

Proverbs 24,Verse 10:
“If you are slack in the day of distress, your strength is limited.” NASB
“If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!” NIV
“If you are weak in a crisis, you are weak indeed.” GNT

The day of adversity is not a time we look forward to nor desire. But as times of prosperity and trouble come, know that all are in God’s hands and determined by Him. When they are at our doorstep and how long they last are controlled by our Heavenly Father. It is in times like these God may seem to hide His face from us, and our prayers do not seem to be heard. Salvation and deliverance do not come as soon as we expect. During this time, our strength is small, and faith is little.

The question is whether we will fail and succumb to anxiety or fear instead of rising to meet the emergency. If we fail, then we are a weakling or a coward. The strength we seem to possess and of which we boasted, perhaps, is worth nothing. It is a sign that we have little Christian courage, which is always best known in adversity.

But at times like this, when the pressure seems so great, know that Jesus Christ is praying for us. Depend on Him to strengthen your heart. For this is the time that God enables us to grow. It is in the hour of trial that we display our spiritual strength.
~~~ sources: J.Vernon McGee, Benson, Gill, Pulpit

October 5, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | Culture, Economy, Life | 2022, Behavior, GOD, Something of Interest | Leave a comment

This Saturday Morning…

While in Griffin, we stopped by Gritz Family Restaurant for a late breakfast. They are located at 105 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA. Personally, I like a restaurant that serves breakfast all day. They had ample choices to select from to satisfy the hunger growing all morning. My selection today was the 3-egg omelet with cheese and ham, hash browns, and a biscuit. I was not disappointed. Before leaving to go home, I had to get an order to go of their hot peach cobbler.The cobbler with some ice cream should be an excellent way to celebrate the victory of Alabama over Arkansas this afternoon.