THE WORD OF THE WEEK - WOW - PRESENTED BY EXHORTATION MINISTRIES

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Definition:
Not moving or making a sound:  deep silence and calm 

Scripture:Psalm 46:10    “Be still, and know that I am God.  I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

1 Samuel 12:16 "Now then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes!"Thought:   To hear the audible version of this, please  click here  

Historically, the months of August and September are when the under 17-year-olds return to grade school.   Those children who have graduated high school are expected to continue preparing for adulthood by either continuing their studies, getting a job, entering the military, or any activity that confirms that, as parents, we have done a good job preparing them to enter young adulthood.  But, as parents, when that does not happen, we become agitated, frustrated, and disappointed. Our expectation is that our children will follow the life formula that was similarly laid out for us. 


"BE STILL" and know that God is God!!   Instead of yelling, cursing and being frustrated with our children's failure to do it "our way", have faith and choose to operate from a place of quiet and calm.   Operate in confidence, that "God's Got This!"

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Definition:
To give over to someone, to give birth or to set free. 

Scripture:
Psalm 34:17
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Isaiah 61:3
To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.

Not only is God a Master Shopper, but He Delivers!

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Definition:  A response is a reaction to a question, experience, or some other type of stimulus.

Scripture: Romans 12:16-20 
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.  Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
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We all have to counter our natural inclination to negatively respond to negativity, with the conditioning power of the WORD, mixed with a healthy dose of PRAYER, while wearing our Warriors attire (Phillippians 6: 11-17) and then we will be equipped to STAND! while the Lord fights our battle.   After all, didn't He create all that we are fighting for and against?  And since God knows all, wouldn't He know all the short cuts, all the ways of the enemy and all the plays in the haters' play book. 

 Thank you, Lord....the battle is not mine....it is yours!

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Definition: strict observance of promises, duties,
loyalty; conjugal faithfulness; adherence to fact or detail;
the degree of accuracy with which sound or images are recorded or reproduced.

Scripture:
Colossians 3:9-10  Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old nature with its practices, and have clothed yourselves with the new nature, which is being renewed in full knowledge, consistent with the image of the one who created it.

James 2:15-17    Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.  If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

The fidelity that we reflect of God's loving nature, is in exact proportion to the measure of love that we show to others.  If we are open to show, give and share love in as many forms as we can, we are living a life of hi-fidelity which is a true reflection of the image of our creator. This is an image that we cannot deny, hide or control. It is the symphony of a life well lived. 

It is our faith that justifies our relationship with God, but it is our fidelity that verifies that he dwells within us.    

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God Bless You!
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 Definition: Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions.

Scripture:
1 Timothy 1:5  The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Titus 2:7   Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

You see, perfection is not the goal of having integrity.  The goal of integrity is to achieve peace of mind.

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Definition:Dangerously lacking in security or stability.  Subject to chance or unknown conditions.  Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises.  having insufficient, little, or no foundation:

Scripture:
2 Timothy 4:2-4: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”

Isaiah 3; 1-5;  "Now the Lord God of heavenly forces is removing from Jerusalem and from Judah every form of support: all rations of food and water; soldier and warrior: judge and prophet, fortune-teller and elder, commander and celebrity, counselor, clever craftsman, and cunning charmer. I will make youths their commanders, mischief makers will rule over them. The people will oppress each other, each one against the other, neighbor against neighbor. The young will bully the old, the rogue, and the respectable."

There is no instability or lack of security in knowing that God Is in Control!"

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Definition:
1 : moderation in action, thought, or feeling : restraint or self-control. 2a : habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions.

Scripture:
 Romans 7:21–23  So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand.  For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being,  but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from his body of death?

Galatians 5: 22-25  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
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If you find yourself  confessing that "this or that"  is "TOO", stop and pray!  Ask God to show you how, through self-control, you can get to "Thank, you Lord;  I have enough, I am enough, I am satisfied". 

God Bless You!!
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Definition:
MORALLY EXCELLENT; RIGHTEOUS  (Living a life conducted by the principles of morality that includes the virtues of humility, charity, chastity,  gratitude,  temperance, patience, and  diligence.)

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-5   His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,  by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue.

Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

I pray that even in the midst of having immense wealth or being overwhelmed with blessings, I would find myself worthy of God still seeing me as His child, 

I pray that in all circumstances, He will  find me living, acting and speaking virtuously,  showing forth humility, charity, gratitude, patience, diligence and most of all temperance.

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Definition:
Prayer is an act that seeks to activate a rapport with God through deliberate communication. 

Scripture:
Phillippians 4:6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please God: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him

Romans 8: 28  And we know that all things work together for good for them that love God and to them that are the called according to His purpose.

Once you experience the power of prayer, you become fortified with the ability to speak life instead of death, hope instead of despair, victory instead of defeat.

When you pray, believe that God Is and that He hears and will answer you, otherwise you are just spitting in the wind.  

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Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant.

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 12:9   "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

Roman 5:3-5    " Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, (produces) character; and character,(produces) hope.  And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."



Pain is an integral part of the human experience. From our beginning, man is brought to life through the travailing (in pain) of the mother.  As part of the process of growth and maturation, our bodies suffer pain.  We suffer as we age, and the body deteriorates. Pain will be in our lives as long as we are alive.  With that being said, it is not if or why we have pain, but the spirit that prevails in us as we endure life's pains

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