Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Does God Not See?

Isaiah 29:15-16 (NLT) What sorrow awaits those who try to hide their plans from the Lord, who do their evil deeds in the dark! “The Lord can’t see us,” they say. “He doesn’t know what’s going on!” How foolish can you be? God … Continue reading

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God Sees

God sees all. God sees me. Psalm 139:3 (NLT) You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. I’m always amused when someone criticizes politicians for their faith in God. Considering all … Continue reading

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Seeing God during Lent

  Lent is the perfect time to put in the extra effort — look for God with all your heart.   Jeremiah 29:13 (MSG) “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding … Continue reading

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What Are You Losing for Lent?

  Lots of folks (including me) give up some kind of food during Lent. You could call it a weight-loss program — you lose the weight of your bad habits and sins. Joel 2:12 (AMP) “Even now,” says the Lord, “Turn and come … Continue reading

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What Are You Changing for Lent?

  Lent begins today. It’s the season of fasting, right? Not necessarily.   Isaiah 58:6 (MSG) This is the kind of fast day I’m after: to break the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation in the workplace, free the … Continue reading

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Overindulgence

It’s Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), a day of feasting and wild partying before Lent’s fasting and sacrifice.  Not quite what God had in mind. Amos 5:21 (NASB) I [the Lord] hate, I reject your festivals, Nor do I delight in … Continue reading

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Indulge!

  Psalm 34:3,8 (NIV) Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together … Taste and see that the Lord is good.   Following the Sunday worship service, our congregation shared a potluck luncheon. Come supper time, my husband suggested we … Continue reading

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Speaking Knowledge

  Proverbs 2:6 (NIV) For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. From God’s mouth to my ear (or His Word to my eyes).   Good morning, Lord. Focus my eyes on Your Word and the wonders of … Continue reading

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Revealing Knowledge

  Knowledge comes to me through my eyes.   Psalm 19:1-2 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. I … Continue reading

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The Start of Knowledge

Proverbs 1:7 (AMP) The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]. I can study hard, but if I don’t start … Continue reading

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