BUT... also with those who have a broken heart (Isaiah 57)

Sure, I live in a high and holy place, 

BUT... also with those who have a broken heart
to revive their spirit. 

Isaiah 57

It is so awesome to realize that even though God lives in a high and holy place He also lives with us. So no matter what you are going through hold onto this promise that God is with you and He will revive your spirit. 

BUT... the wicked stumble (Proverbs 24:16)

For though the righteous fall seven times,
they rise again,

BUT...the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.

Proverbs 24:16  (NIV)

 If you are going through hard times . RISE UP. Don't worry about the wicked around you
God will take care of them.
It is not our place to judge or condemn them take that energy and Rise up to your best.

BUT... if God is behind it (Acts 5:38b-39)

If what they are planning
is something of their own doing, it will fail. 

BUT… if God is behind it, you cannot stop it anyway, unless you want to fight against God.

Acts 5:38b-39

Don’t let negative thoughts or people stand in your way from doing what you believe God wants you to do.         Let God fight your battles.

BUT... there is a friend (Proverbs 18:24)

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,

BUT…

 there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

Praise the Lord that Jesus is always with us NO MATTER WHAT.
 If you feel lonely today reach out to Him He is waiting to be there for you. BUT… He will never force Himself on you. 

BUT... fools delight in airing their opinion (Proverbs 18:2)

Fools find no pleasure in understanding

BUT…

delight in airing their own opinions.

Proverbs 18:2

Do you find yourself doing all the talking in most conversations? Be careful sometimes it is better to make sure you are listening to make sure you understand what the other person is feeling.
 It is best to only give your opinion if you are asked otherwise it often comes across judgmental.  

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.

BUT... so the world may know (John 14:31)

But… so that the world may know
that I love the Father, and just as the Father has commanded me, thus I am doing.
Get up, let us go from here!

John 14:31

On this father’s day I can’t think of a better verse. This is Jesus speaking His desire is to go see His Father. What a great example and a way to show the world that you love the Father. Go to Him today. As you spend time with your earthly father I pray you will make time for your heavenly Father as well.