Your Words Expose the Real You

If you knew your words were being recorded, would you still say the things you did?

Would you still speak those hurtful words if you knew they would be shared with all your friends and family? Would you still speak those words if you knew they would be played for your church to hear?

Would you still speak those words, if you knew it would expose who you really are?

Your words might not be recorded but they are heard. The Lord hears them and in time you will be held accountable for every word spoken.

Your intentions for saying the things you did, do and will, He knows.

Before you even speak them, He knows your true intentions.

He knows if you intended to hurt others, cause controversy or stir up dissension. He knows why you spoke them, whether it was out of anger, jealous, spite or insecurity.

Not only does Jesus know the real you, but so do the people who are closest to you.

You might be able wear many disguises, but the Lord sees and knows the real you.

"A good person produces good words from a good heart, and an evil person produces evil words from an evil heart. And I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak. The words you say now reflect your fate then; either you will be justified by them or you will be condemned." Matthew 12:35-37


Believe as though every word you say is recorded and set to play for all to hear. For then maybe you will be mindful of the impact they will have on others and you on the day of judgement. 

His Final Thoughts

S-Galatians 6:17-18

S-"So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law." Galatians 5:1

A-God's Grace

L-My Final Thoughts

"From now on, don't let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus. My dear brothers and sisters, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." Galatians 6:17-18

I have suffered for the sake of Christ. See the scars? They are proof that I belong and live for Christ. 

As we close the Book of Galatians lets remember Paul's words and warnings.

  1. Live in the freedom of Christ
  2. Don't fall back into slavery
  3. Don't let others mislead you
  4. Don't conform or give into legalism
  5. Live for Christ-not man
  6. Live by the Spirit's Power
  7. Remember you reap what you sow
  8. Live by faith not by the law
  9. Cling to the promises of God
10. Use this gift of freedom and serve others, love others, be kind to others, encourage others, and share the Good News.

Let Him O-U-T!

“For love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God-for God is love. 1 John 4:7

Over the last two weeks we have been learning of the greatest display of love! Christ’s death. It has been so wonderful spending time with the Lord and hearing Him retell the story of His love for you and me. It has been probably the most emotional couple of weeks for me, but so reassuring and wonderful as well.  God is love and He gives us the gift of His love daily. He holds His love from no one!

And here comes the tough part! We are the ones that hold our love from God and others. We keep our love in a container within our hearts and only allow it to come out when we feel loved. But now that we know love is not a feeling, but a choice and action, we can let it out! We also have seen and learned from the best, exactly how to do that, and that is by placing Christ and His love within us. Praise God He did not keep His love in a container!

“For love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God-for God is love.” 1 John 4:7 yes it is really that simple and good!

God is love and love comes from God. It does not come from us or anything else. We can try to love on our own and as we do, we will find it to be exhausting, draining, and honestly miserable. But my friends when we step aside and let God within us love-priceless!

Now understanding God’s love and being filled with God’s love are two completely different things. You see, Satan understands God’s love, but He is not filled with God’s love and his actions show that. Do your actions, thoughts and words show you have God within you? Just as our passage says, anyone who does not love does not know God. In other words with God in us it is impossible for us to not love. Isn’t that just amazing?

Put God inside of you and let His love fill you up and overflow out of you. Let it out, let Him out and share His love with the world.

Jesus as I was once told our weak mortal bodies cannot contain you, so today Jesus we are letting You and Your love out that is within us. We praise You Lord that You make all of Your characteristics available for us to reflect once we place You inside of our hearts. Forgive us for trying to contain You and for being stingy and selfish with Your love. Amen