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Do you ever feel it doesn't pay to live a godly life? "Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive a reward that lasts forever. Psalm 37:18 NLT" "Maybe last month it was a relational disaster or an occupational trial. This week it might be a financial setback. Next week could bring a health crisis. After a while the unrelenting stream of tough times takes its toll. "What's the use?" we cry. "I try to do right and for what? Life keeps beating me up! I can't get ahead! I'm not sure it pays to try to live a godly life. I struggle as much or more than my neighbors who couldn't care less about God!" Troubles certainly have a way of wearing us down. And if we're not careful, they can erode even our bedrock convictions. The promise in Psalm 37 is a good reminder of why we must be vigilant about not taking moral or ethical shortcuts. Those who maintain their integrity, those who continue to do right even when everything and everyone else is wrong will one day receive the ultimate reward. Praying God's Promise: Life doesn't seem fair at times, Lord, and integrity often doesn't seem to matter. But it does matter. You see everything. Nothing escapes your gaze. You promise to care for the pure and to reward the faithful. Give me the spiritual tenacity to hang in there. Remind me that the day is coming when you will exalt those who steadfastly trust in you. May the Lord bless you and keep you |
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6/22/2009 10:15 am |
Amen! Love and Hugs   Fear Not a message of hope Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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6/22/2009 11:07 am |
"Laugh with the Sinners, Cry with the Saints? Only the good die Young!" Elton John 
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Hi Bill! We'll stay "steadfast" in our promises!! We're not 18 anymore, are we? hahahaaaa!
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glad that you enjoyed it rebekka, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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hello steve, now just need you to sing the whole song, hahahahaha, except i thought billy joel did it but your memory is better then mine, hahaha, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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hello bb, nice to see you are still around from time to time, as for 18, hahahaha, cannot even remember back that far, hahaha, cheers789 May the Lord bless you and keep you
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6/22/2009 4:29 pm |
OK who let you into my thoughts? lol. Thank you so much for the reminder that it should always be our ultimate goal to have integrity, guess I feel that i'm more on my umm rear end  than my feet at the moment. I praise the Lord who lifts me up and dusts me down and tells me that he loves me inspite of me. Proverbs 23v23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Im on my way to the store now  Gods Richest Blessings
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6/22/2009 4:34 pm |
Amen & Amen! Thanks for the reminder and encouragement. God Bless
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hello chasing, if i was there in your thoughts then God is the one that put those thoughts to words, you are more then welcome for the reminder, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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you are so welcome my dear friend rosie, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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6/23/2009 9:07 am |
hello steve, now just need you to sing the whole song, hahahahaha, except i thought billy joel did it but your memory is better then mine, hahaha, cheers Yes, now that you said it, I believe Billy Joel Did sing that song. You know Bill, Sometimes it DOES feel like it doesn't pay, but there is ONE thing I can definitely tell you: When God isn't in my life, it gets ALL messed up!So what would you like on your cheeseburgers?  You should try Blue Cheese Dressing(If you can get it away from the Cats and the Mice!) Tee Hee   P.S. For everyone reading this, can you please type quietly, I JUST got the bugs to sleep! 
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6/23/2009 9:12 am |
P.S. I firmly feel that it is JUST a rumor that the Bug guy smokes Roaches! I think that he would have a hard time keeping them lit! 
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Thanks, dundeal. That hits the spot. It really can feel as if there's no reward. In my situation, I decided that and ran off. Then I realized that LIVING the LIFE is the reward! Living without regrets..definitely rewarding.
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been there and done that steve, i think to often why even bother to trial, i cannot tell you the number of days i have prayed to the Lord to just bring me home. i get so sick of the trials and tribulations down here but then something comes up and God reminds me of why i am here, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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good for you justme, thanks for stopping by and sharing, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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glad that you enjoyed it gooday, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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