BUT just as he who called you holy (1 Peter 1:15-16)

BUT just as He who called you is holy, 
so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 
“Be holy, because I am holy.”

1 Peter 1:15-16

What is Holy? Far to often I have thought it is out of my reach. Being completely honest I'd have to admit I'm not ready for HOLY- that's like all in- perfect. I'm still a sinner in a imperfect world. 
 BUT the definition of holy is: dedicated to God or  used in exclamations of surprise or dismay.
HOLY COW we can be holy!
Take a moment to day and let your thoughts and actions be dedicated to God.

BUT a crushed spirit (Proverbs 17:22)

A cheerful heart is good medicine,

BUT

a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

I immediately noticed that in this verse it says nothing about someone else cheering me on. We are responsible for the condition of our heart. That doesn't mean we can't try to make others feel better or encourage others. BUT if you are feeling down today remember you are a child of the King! God really loves you and wants you to have a cheerful heart no matter what you are going through.

BUT the lowly in spirit (Proverbs 29:23)

Pride brings a person low, BUT the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Proverbs 29:23

I received one of the best compliments the other day from someone I hardly knew. We were at the same gathering and she commented late in the day how she had been watching me. She said that no matter what was going on around me I was smiling and helping. She even asked "how do you do it?"

It was so awesome to be able to simple say God. (I don't write this to be proud- just to remind us that we should do everything for no pleasure  but to please God)

BUT it is the spirit in a person (Job 32:8)

BUT it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty,

 that gives them understanding.

Job 32:8

When I first read this I thought,  so often we think about a person based on that person's actions.   BUT I truly believe that it is not always the actions of the person BUT the spirit in which they conduct themselves and the motives they have for what they are doing that matters. Don't be misled this Halloween season by what you see on the outside BUT instead seek the Spirit with in you to get clear understanding.

BUT... the Holy Spirit (John 14:26)

 “All this I have spoken while still with you.

BUT..the Advocate, the Holy Spirit,

whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things

and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.

 I do not give to you as the world gives.

 Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:26

When I read this verse this Good Friday morning it brought Joy to my heart. Thank you Jesus for being willing to die on the cross for me. Not only did you come back from the dead BUT you also sent the Holy Spirit to live with in me. I will not be afraid!

BUT... you will see me (John 14:19)

The Spirit of truth.
The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. 
BUT...you know him, for He lives with you and will be in you.
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 
Before long, the world will not see me anymore,
 BUT... you will see me. Because I live, you also will live
John 14:19
These are Jesus' words to us. When He went to be with His father he did not abandon us, He left us the Holy Spirit ( I like how He is referred to here as the Spirit of Truth). Remember the world can not see what we have in our heart. Today make it a practice to listen to the Spirit of Truth.

BUT... also for those who believe in ME (John 17:20-21)

I pray not only for these,

BUT…also for those who believe in Me through their message.

May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You.

May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me

John 17:20-21

This was Jesus pray to the Father. He prayed for you and me and others who believe through the message we share.  The number one way others will believe is by watching how well we get along. When I taught children I told them to have JOY you need to put

Jesus first

Others next

Yourself last.