Monday Inspiration

Start off your day with God, He is so much better than coffee!

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

Have a wonderful week!

Monday Inspiration

Conflict is nothing more than a tool for Satan to get you to give up…..or an opportunity for you to stand firm in your faith and glorify God.

“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” Exodus 14:13

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Monday Inspiration

Substantial kneeling before God precedes successful standing up to temptation.

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matthew 26:41

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Monday Inspiration


It’s okay to keep the other six days holy too!

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7

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Monday Inspiration


It is wonderful what God can do with a broken heart when you give him all the pieces.

“I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.” Psalm 86:12-13

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Monday Inspiration


G* O* D* I* S* N* O* W* H* E* R* E


It can be read: God is nowhere or God is now here! It all depends on how you look at it.

“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” Isaiah 7:9



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Monday Inspiration

Never give up on God because God will never give up on you.

 “God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

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Be Real!

Be Real!

By: Amber Johnson

Can’t people just be real

And not just try to match everyone else’s ideal

Instead livin how Christ would want

They bring about attitudes and moods they flaunt

It all changes when they get home

But everyone outside thinks that they know ‘em

Can’t we just live for Christ

Remembering the price

He paid

The life that he laid

Down to raise it up

For us to drink from His cup

All this life should be

Is what we see

When we read His Word

How come that Truth gets blurred?

I am a Jesus Freak

Let it be heard

That all I want to do is follow His Word

I don’t want to be involved in others acting

In a show to bring on the reacting

I want to be

The way Christ would have me

Being truthful, loving, and reaching

Not for the approval of others but for His teaching

I am just saying what I feel

That I pray everyone sees that Christ is the real deal

In Him we should follow

Leaving the acting, so distracting, it’s hollow

Live for Christ and no other

Be real in Christ and let that be the stunner

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Monday Inspiration

Prayer is not just a distress flare.

“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” Ephesians 6:18

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Monday Inspiration

It’s best to remember, God has a better plan than you do.

“The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Psalm 33:11

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Monday Inspiration

God did not put us on Earth to see through one another, but rather to see one another through.

“Two are better than one, because they have a better return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

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Hope in the Rainbows

Hope in the Rainbows

By: Amber Johnson

God knows all my needs

He sees when I bleed

Christ is always there

Showing He cares

I cry out, my tears fall

I feel so small

Yet God Almighty still hears my call

There is no place too deep

No place Christ can’t see me weep

Jesus wraps His loving arms around

All the pieces in me that are down

His love, mercy, and grace surround me

Answering my pleas

Making me see

the best place to be

is on my knees

I have hope in the rainbows

Faith that my prayers make better tomorrows

Healing me and my loved one’s sorrows

I praise the Lord

With all my heart and soul on-board

He is the reason I am restored

He is the reason I am me

He provides my every need

Makes me secure

Holds me through trials while I mature

Is there as my friend

On whom I depend

My stable rock until the end

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Monday Inspiration

Good thoughts are like flower seeds. Nurture them and they will grow year round.

“For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.” Isaiah 61:11

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Monday Inspiration

Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere.

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”  Matthew 6:34

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Monday Inspiration

Attitudes can be contagious. Is yours worth catching?

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:3-4

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Monday Inspiration

When in the midst of trials, think of one's self as a teakettle: Though up to its neck in hot water, it continues to sing.

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12

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Monday Inspiration

Some people say that before you die your whole life flashes before your eyes. So….why not make it something worth watching.

“Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8

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Monday Inspiration

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12

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Reminders to Love Him Back

Just think today how much the Lord loves you. Look around you, look up at the sky, smell the gorgeous flowers and roses along your path, feel the wind on your face, take in the towering trees, relish in the grandeur of the mountains, and know that God did it all for you. Everything that takes your breath away was put there so when you can't breathe you remember who gives you that breath every second of every day and keeps that awestruck heart beating- God. He loves you enough to remind you He is there and loves you so don't forget to show Him you love Him back. 

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Monday Inspiration

Do what you can…… and then trust that God will show up and do what you can't.

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.”    Psalm 55:22

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Don't Forget to Smile

Don't Forget to Smile!

God is the ultimate healer. My best day is my best day because the Lord is sustaining me, protecting me, and helping me. He is lifting me up and blessing me with His promises. Yet, even when i am faced with the days when I don't feel so great there is more than enough hope in the Lord to make that not so good day, great. He is the bright light at the end of that tunnel you need to walk through. He is that helping hand to get you through. He is the solid foundation you can stand on to keep you from sinking. He is the one who makes all things right. Jesus is the ultimate healer for your soul, your body, and your life. If your day, your soul, and your body are not at their best surrender them to the Lord. Invite Christ into your day, into your heart, and into your life to do what He does best...makes the ordinary into extraordinary and the okay into great. Jesus can turn your life around and put a smile on your face when you don't think there should or could be one there. Trust me I am living proof :D. Jesus is the reason for the smiles, the hope, and the joy. Accept Him today and exchange that frown for a bright smile in Christ, turn in the despair for hope, and exalt Him with all the joy and peace you receive in Him. Jesus not only can but will change your life if you let Him. If Jesus is your Lord and Savior show it!!! If He saved you, healed you, and helped you, remember, and be overwhelmed with joy and happiness, tell everyone and don't forget to smile!!!

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Monday Inspiration

Years may wrinkle our skin, but spiritual dryness wrinkles our soul.

“Be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:18b-10

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Monday Inspiration

Many of us waste our time chasing something that is not meant for us, while ignoring what God has prepared for us.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.” John 14:1-2

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Monday Inspiration

It doesn't matter if the pearly gates swing or slide open; it only matters that they open when you get there.

“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.” Revelation 22:12&14

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Monday Inspiration

When the world pushes you to your knees...You're in the perfect position to pray.

“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1

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JUSTIFIED

Justified...just as if I never sinned.  Jesus died on the cross for ALL our sins and His glorious purifying blood covers us to make us righteous and justified before the Almighty God. Can you wrap your mind around that?  What a Savior! I could just stop there and let you contemplate that. It brings tears to my eyes. Even though I have sinned the blood of Jesus can purify me, can cleanse me, and can make me right once again. I will never be perfect but I strive to be like Christ in all I say and do. I continue to praise and thank my Savior for the gift of His blood, His justification, and making me right in the eyes of God. Praise the Lord Jesus for His sacrifice, for His love, and for the gift of bridging the gap between myself and the powerful just God. Praise and thank the Lord for washing you white as snow with His righteous blood. Praise the Lord for saving you from the sin that entangles us all. Praise Jesus for being the bridge to the Lord. Praise Him for all He is today and every day! If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior the free gift of salvation and freedom from sin is waiting for you. All you need to do is accept Jesus Christ as the King, Master, and Ruler of your life and know that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save you from your sin. Remember it does not matter what you have done. Jesus will take you as you are and wash you white as snow with His purifying blood. 



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Monday Inspiration

Keep in mind that we always bring to our life that which we focus on most of the time.

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2

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Holy Dog

This is my dog, Lucky- it is only natural that he would love Bible Study Fellowship and reading the Word of God just like his family :D. 

Prayer Time before diving into BSF…Dear Jesus, please bless this time that I am spending in your Word….

Opening up the Word of God…        

Spending Some Time in God’s Word…Okay I need to read Proverbs 6-7…

Man, where is that answer? I think I am going to skip this one during discussion time…

I think I got it, Praise the Lord!!!

Now, I just need to write it down so I can share it on Tuesday!!! Can’t wait for those hymns!

By: Amber Johnson 

 Finals are finally over :D!!! Hope you all had a great week!!! Have an amazing weekend!!! God Bless!!!

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Monday Inspiration

Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.

^“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' Acts 20:35

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I Pray to Be

I Pray to Be

By: Amber Johnson

Dedicated to: My Mom

Singing along

Creating moves to match the song

Rolling on the floor

Till I can’t breathe anymore

Every day with you

Is a jump into

The world of smiles

That last for miles

The world of joy

Which nothing can destroy

The world of you

Which gives me a view

Of whom I pray to be

A person my kids would delight to see

A person in Christ who is completely free

A person anyone would agree

Is the light of heaven

the joy and hope of earth

And the best Christ can call His own

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!! I love you with all my heart!!! You are the greatest gift the Lord has ever blessed me with and I thank God for you every second of every day!!! I love you!!!! 


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The Weekend before THE WEEK

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This weekend is the weekend before Finals WEEK!!! Caffeine and I have become great friends and I have thanked the Lord many times this weekend for it :D. For all those who have finals next week or are just finishing up with finals I will be praying for your finals and your studying. Remember to surrender it all to the Lord and pray!!! Don't just rely on the delicious caffeine, the all nighters, and the blaring music in the background to make the studying successful. The Lord is mighty and He can handle your finals too! You will be surprised to see what happens when you get God involved in your studying and test taking. So get on your knees and then hit those books!!! God bless everyone!!! 



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Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Have a blessed and amazing day!!!

Monday Inspiration

We cannot become who we need to be, by remaining who we are.

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7

Have a wonderful week!

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Parting the Seas in Your Life

Exodus 14: 29-31 
 ²⁹ But the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. ³⁰ That day the LORD saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the shore. ³¹ And when the Israelites saw the great power the LORD displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.


How GREAT is the LORD ALMIGHTY!!! How awesome is His power!!! This scripture is another grand picture of how God saves those who love Him and how He does work miracles. All through Exodus we see the glory and miracles of the Lord and the love He has for His people. The amazing thing is that the Lord is the same then, now, and forever. He still unconditionally loves His children and He still does miracles. I think so many times when we are reading through the Bible and we think how awesome the miracles were and forget that the Lord still does miracles in our lives to this day. He can part the seas of pain, of hardship, of difficulty, of struggle, and guide you through on dry ground saving you from whatever destruction may be following behind. Just remember that nothing is impossible for the Lord God Almighty!!! He can and does do miracles. Trust and surrender your life to Him and allow Him to work in your life today!!! 






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Monday Inspiration

Contentment comes not through having, but through knowing that God will supply all your needs.

“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11

Have a wonderful week!

Wisdom's Call

Part 2: Wisdom’s Call

By: Amber Johnson

When your walls come crashing down

Do you heed wisdom’s call

Or run towards your own Sodom and Gomorrah

For comfort, for encouragement, for help

Does your pain blind you?

Do you even want to see through

the tears and the hurt?

Take your eyes and avert

Them towards Christ’s light

Take your ears and listen

To the Bible’s wisdom that’s always right

Do not let your mind focus

On the plague infested locusts

But the freedom, the salvation, and the hope

Let Christ be the rope

You climb when you need a way out

 Christ is all this life should be about

So begin to erase the sin

Allow Christ to save you from the chains

Of bondage that land you in your sin, past, and pain

Break free, answer wisdom’s call, and worship the Savior

That made a new foundation to rebuild those walls that came crashing down

Proverbs 8

Wisdom's Call

 ¹ Does not wisdom call out?
       Does not understanding raise her voice? ² On the heights along the way,
       where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
 ³ beside the gates leading into the city,
       at the entrances, she cries aloud:
 ⁴ "To you, O men, I call out;
       I raise my voice to all mankind.
 ⁵ You who are simple, gain prudence;
       you who are foolish, gain understanding.
 ⁶ Listen, for I have worthy things to say;
       I open my lips to speak what is right.
 ⁷ My mouth speaks what is true,
       for my lips detest wickedness.
 ⁸ All the words of my mouth are just;
       none of them is crooked or perverse.
 ⁹ To the discerning all of them are right;
       they are faultless to those who have knowledge.
 ¹⁰ Choose my instruction instead of silver,
       knowledge rather than choice gold,
 ¹¹ for wisdom is more precious than rubies,
       and nothing you desire can compare with her.
 ¹² "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
       I possess knowledge and discretion.
 ¹³ To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
       I hate pride and arrogance,
       evil behavior and perverse speech.
 ¹⁴ Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
       I have understanding and power.
 ¹⁵ By me kings reign
       and rulers make laws that are just;
 ¹⁶ by me princes govern,
       and all nobles who rule on earth. ^[a]
 17 I love those who love me,
       and those who seek me find me.
 ¹⁸ With me are riches and honor,
       enduring wealth and prosperity.
 ¹⁹ My fruit is better than fine gold;
       what I yield surpasses choice silver.
 ²⁰ I walk in the way of righteousness,
       along the paths of justice,
 ²¹ bestowing wealth on those who love me
       and making their treasuries full.
 ²² "The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, ^[b] , ^[c]
       before his deeds of old;
 ²³ I was appointed ^[d] from eternity,
       from the beginning, before the world began.
 ²⁴ When there were no oceans, I was given birth,
       when there were no springs abounding with water;
 ²⁵ before the mountains were settled in place,
       before the hills, I was given birth,
 ²⁶ before he made the earth or its fields
       or any of the dust of the world.
 ²⁷ I was there when he set the heavens in place,
       when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,
 ²⁸ when he established the clouds above
       and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,
 ²⁹ when he gave the sea its boundary
       so the waters would not overstep his command,
       and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.
 ³⁰ Then I was the craftsman at his side.
       I was filled with delight day after day,
       rejoicing always in his presence,
 ³¹ rejoicing in his whole world
       and delighting in mankind.
 ³² "Now then, my sons, listen to me;
       blessed are those who keep my ways.
 ³³ Listen to my instruction and be wise;
       do not ignore it.
 ³⁴ Blessed is the man who listens to me,
       watching daily at my doors,
       waiting at my doorway.
 ³⁵ For whoever finds me finds life
       and receives favor from the LORD.
 ³⁶ But whoever fails to find me harms himself;
       all who hate me love death."



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