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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
All Meek, to All
Titus 3:1-2 (ASV) … be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. … Continue reading
Meek: Learn from the Best
Jesus said, Matthew 11:29 (JUB) … learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart … Jesus, who held the power that spoke our world into existence, changed this world with His meek and gentle actions. Be like … Continue reading
Blessed Are the Meek
We think of meek as a negative: a wimp, a doormat, a weakling who lets others take advantage of him. God sees meek as a positive. Psalm 37:11 (ESV) But the meek shall inherit the land and delight … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Matthew 5:5, meek, Moses, Numbers 12:3, Psalm 37:11
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Stirring Up Anger
I know a few people who are masters at stirring up anger. They know what words whispered to which person will get a fight started. Often, they walk away with an innocent look, unscathed by the battle they started. They … Continue reading
It’s OK to Be Angry
Here’s more Old and New Testament wisdom regarding anger: Psalm 4:4 (ESV) Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Ephesians 4:26-27 (ESV) Be angry and do not … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days of Prayer for America, Constructive Thought
Tagged anger, Ephesians 4:26-27, Psalm 4:4
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Anger . . . Let It Go
I see more and more angry people–in the news, on social media, just going about their day-to-day activities. It’s not my anger, but it puts me on edge. It’s nothing new. David knew about it, back in Old Testament times. … Continue reading
Sleepless for the Wrong Reason
Ecclesiastes 5:12 (AMP) The full stomach (greed) of the rich [who hungers for even more] will not let him sleep. Let’s hunger for righteousness, not riches. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecclesiastes 5:12, greed, Matthew 5:6, righteousness, Sleepless
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Sleep in Peace
Psalm 4:8 (ESV) In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Lord God, I give my worries over to You for the night. You’ll be up, You neither sleep nor slumber … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 121:4, Psalm 4:8, sleep in peace
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Sweet Sleep
Proverbs 3:24 (MEV) When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. When you lie down . . . and what else? Check the context of Proverbs 3. … Continue reading
Sleepless Nights
Do you have trouble sleeping? This psalm’s for you. Psalm 77:4, 6-7, 11-13 (CEV) Because of you, Lord God, I can’t sleep … Each night my mind is flooded with questions: “Have you rejected me forever? Won’t you … Continue reading