BUT each of you (Philippians 2:4)

Not looking to your own interests

BUT each of you to the interests of the others.

Philippians 2:4

If you are looking for happiness start here.

BUT because of His great love (Ephesians 2:4-5)

BUT because of His great love for us,

God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ

even when we were dead in transgressions—

it is by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:4-5

Spring is in the air! If you are feeling down remember God's love is the richest soil there is! Let your worries be like little seeds, and plant your problems (release them) and watch God bring forth His harvest. I can imagine beautiful flowers, who knows some of these worries(seeds)  may turn into huge trees that will shade you from future problems.  

BUT because of His own purpose (1 Tim 1:9)

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done 

BUT because of His own purpose and grace. 

This grace was given us in Christ Jesus 

before the beginning of time

2 Timothy 1:9

Have you ever wanted to be chosen for something?Maybe it was that kickball game in school, or a part in a play, a job, a special someone you wanted to like you. Praise God today that you were chosen- not in your own strength BUT through God's grace. Go out there today and live as a child of God. 

BUT you are a forgiving GOD (Nehemiah 9:17)

They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them.

They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery.

 But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in LOVE.

Therefore you did not desert them,

Nehemiah 9:17

Time and time again the scripture reminds us that God is willing to forgive us!

BUT Christ lives in me (Galatians 2:20)

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,

BUT Christ lives in me.

The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20

This is a BIG BUT! I have surrendered myself to Christ and am thrilled that Christ lives in me. He gives me strength, courage, peace and love to make it through one day at a time.

BUT I will sing of your strength (Psalm 59:16)

But

 I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your LOVE;
for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16 

God's strength is bigger than any problem you have today

BUT the word of the LORD (1 Peter 1:24-25)

“All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 

BUT the word of the Lord endures forever.”

1 Peter 1:24-25
It is Spring! It is Spring! It is Spring! look at all the activity around you. Birds singing, grass (and weeds) growing, flowers popping up everywhere, and trees budding. God has done this all for you! No matter what season you are in, it is time for a change. God's love letter to you (His word) endures forever.

BUT of imperishable 1 Peter 1:23

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, BUT of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God

1 Peter 1:23

As spring time finally arrives it is refreshing to remember that we have seeds within us that are ready to sprout. Maybe you have been feeling lonely, useless, or far from God. 

 Have hope, there are seeds that are within you that are enduring forever! 

They are ready to spring up. Spend time with in the SON and watch them grow.

BUT encourage one another daily (Hebrews 3:13)

 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Hebrews 3:13

 If the Lord has placed someone on your heart today don't wait until tomorrow to encourage them.
 You may be that one that makes a difference.

BUT each one should build with care (1 Corinthians 3:10-11)

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it.

BUT each one should build with care. 

 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

This verse made me think of my children. As they were growing up I was establishing their foundation. Now that they are grown they are building on it.

PRAISE GOD Jesus Christ is the foundation already laid down!

BUT rather think of yourself with sober judgement (Romans 12:3)

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you:
 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,
BUT rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

Romans 12:3
Sometimes we can get caught up in how good we are or even think "I'm doing okay compared to some other people I know" . Just remember any good that is in us comes from God. It is His grace that keeps us straight!