BUT...condemns those who are plain wicked (Proverbs 12:2-3)

 The Lord approves of those who are good

BUT…

He condemns those who are plainwicked

Wickedness never brings stability,

BUT…

The Godly have deep roots.

Proverbs 12:2-3

I thank God for the deep roots thatare planted in the word of God.

 Through all the changes and storms over thelast few years what has sustained me is the truth in God’s word.

BUT... take heart I have overcome the world (John 16:33)

“I have told you these things,

so that in me you may have peace.

 In this world you will have trouble.

 But… take heart!

I have overcome the world.”

—John 16:33

In light of the bombing at the Boston Marathon it is comforting to know that Christ has overcome the world.

BUT... the Lord pours out His unfailing love (Psalms 42:8 )

But…

 each day the Lord pours His unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing his songs,
praying to God who gives me life.
Psalms 42:8 (NLT)

Take a moment and bask in God’s unfailing love for you today. 

BUT... Build each other up (Jude 1:20-22)

 But...

you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Jude 1:20-22 NLT

I can’t think of a Bigger BUT for the times we are in. As Christian are reputation is being destroyed because of the judgment we proclaim. The word of God is clear.

Build each other up

Pray in the power of the Holy Spirit (not your desires)

Thank God for His mercy on You

Show mercy to others!

BUT you must remain faithful (2 Timothy 3:14-15)

But…

 you must remain faithful to the things

you have been taught.

You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.
2 Timothy 3:14-15

This would be a great graduation verse. A life verse in fact. For many people who have been raised in the church sometimes it is easy to forget what we have been taught. Not necessarily the RULES but all the examples given us by the prophets, Jesus himself and His disciples. Think through the life lessons you have already learned yourself and those you have witness others go through and remain faithful to these things.  

BUT...forgiveness is with you (Psalms 130:1-4)

I cry out to you from the depths,

Lord—my Lord, listen to my voice!

Let your ears pay close attention to my request for mercy!

If you kept track of sins, Lord—

my Lord, who would stand a chance?

But…

 forgiveness is with you—

that’s why you are honored.

Psalms 130:1-4

I don’t know where your “depths” are today. I am sure it feels dark and maybe even useless. I do know that when we focus on our selves it gets even worse. Hold on to this BIG BUT… forgiveness is with you! No matter what you have done, no matter how you feel… that is why Jesus is honored. Come out of the depths today.

BUT the Lord stood at my side (2 Timothy 4:17)

But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength.

 2 Timothy 4:17

Paul talks about all of his supporters leaving him when he had to go to court.

 BUT with confidence he proclaims that the Lord stood at his side.

 I pray that you know that today.

 Once you are a child of God He will never leave you.

 No one can snatch Him away from you.