BUT God ( 1 Thessalonians 2:4)

On the contrary,

we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.

We are not trying to please people BUT God, who tests our hearts. Thessalonians 2:4

If we could only live by this thought... Stop worrying about what people think--God knows your heart.

BUT painful ( Hebrews 12:11)

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, BUT painful.

Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Hebrews 12:11

Discipline whether it be for ourselves or our children is never easy. It's worth it - so if you are struggling today stay focused on what you want.

BUT when God (Galatians 1:15-16

BUT when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased  to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.

Galatians 1:15-16

Love this- First God called me from my mother's womb- 2nd it is His Grace, not anything good or bad I do and lastly I don't have to have to check with any man to get their approval!

BUT my life is worth nothing. (Acts 20:24)

BUT my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

Acts 20:24

God is so good and He deserves our praise. Remember it is not just the preachers job to tell others about Jesus and His wonderful grace, it is ours. You may be the only messenger in some ones life. Tell someone how good Jesus is today!

BUT if the cloud did not lift (Exodus 40:36-37)

 In all the travels of the Israelites,

whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle,

they would set out;

BUT if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out—

until the day it lifted.

Exodus 40:36-37
Anyone who knows me - knows I love to travel. It's crazy to think back to Bible time when God showed Himself in physical ways. Can you imagine that you would know when to go different places based on watching the clouds.
Some may say that would make life easier.
Nah- I like it this way-just pay attention and God will tell you what you are supposed to do.

BUT be sure to fear the Lord (1 Samuel 12:24)

 BUT be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

` Samuel 12:24

This verse actually makes me sad. It is sad that we have to be reminded to serve the Lord. BUT God's word is just right and He knew what we would need to be reminded of because we are human. Make a difference and serve the Lord today.

BUT God remains the strength of my heart (Psalm 76:26)

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
    BUT God remains the strength of my heart;
    He is mine forever.

Psalm 76:26

The older I get the more things in my body fail. It is easy to become discouraged as well. BUT it makes my heart smile to think that God is mine forever and we truly are here for just a little while.