BUT with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18)

Dear children,

let us not love with words or speech

BUT with actions and in truth.

1 John 3:18

What if today we stop talking about Jesus love and started putting it into action!

BUT God demostrates His own LOVE (Romans 5:8)

BUT God demonstrates His own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

I am not sure what you are hoping for this Valentines day maybe flowers and card, dinner and gifts.

Don't forget how much you are loved by your Heavenly Father. These earthy gifs will fade BUT His love for you never will.  

BUT you are forgiving (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

When I listen to the news and see what is happening to our world and especially our country this verse gives me comfort. Pray for our nation today.

BUT those who plan (Proverbs 14:22)

Do not those who plot evil go astray?
 BUT those who plan what is good find LOVE and faithfulness.

Proverbs 14:22
I am sure as we all look back at our life we discover there may have been times when we were mad at someone of some situation and we came up with ideas to make them miserable. Let us instead look to the future and plan to find good in each situation or walk away from evil so that we may be surrounded by Love and faithfulness.

BUT to your name (Psalm 115:1)

Not to us, Lord, not to us
BUT to Your name be the glory,
because of Your love and faithfulness.

Psalm 115:1
If by any chance you are proud of what you have accomplished,
please take a moment to realize it is ALL from God.

 As His children we are nothing with out His glory.
Take time today to thank Him for your gifts and talents.

BUT that He loved us (1 John 4:10)

This is love: not that we loved God, 

BUT that He loved us and sent His Son

as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1 John 4:10
I realize that God loves me no matter what BUT of late I realize that my sacrifices do make  a difference in my relationship with Him. What am I willing to sacrifice? TV time, personal time, my wants, desires? Even in our personal relationships I have found that the more I am willing to sacrifice my own desires the closer I feel to my love. 
Think about it?

BUT let all who take refuge (Psalms5:11)

BUT let all who take refuge in You be glad;

let them ever sing for joy.

Spread Your protection over them,

that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Psalms 5:11

Take refuge in the Lord today no matter what you may be going through He will Spread His protection over you. Start singing for joy and see how that makes you feel.

BUT you, Lord are a compassionate and gracious God (Psalms 86:15)

But you, Lord,

are a compassionate and gracious God,

slow to anger, abounding in LOVE and faithfulness

Psalms 86:15

Oh to be more like God, let that be our prayer today.

BUT I trust in your unfailing love (Psalms 13:5)

But

I trust in your unfailing LOVE;

 my heart rejoices in your salvation

Psalms 13:5

Let this be your heartfelt prayer today not matter what you are going through.

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 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 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 may all who LOVE you (Judges 5:31)

So may all your enemies perish, Lord!

BUT may all who LOVE You

be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”

Judges 5:31
 

What a beautiful gem from the old testament.

BUT it was because the Lord loved you (Deuteronamy 7:8)

BUT it was because the Lord LOVED you and kept the oath
He swore to your ancestors that He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery,

 from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 7:8

 

Do you find yourself trapped today. Are you a slave to someone or something. The Lord Loved YOU and redeemed you from the land of slavery. YOU are free my child. Free to love!

BUT from everlasting to everlasting (Psalms 103:17)

But

 from everlasting to everlasting

the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children.

Psalms 103:17

Okay all you grandparents out there. Here is your verse! Claim it and pray for it over your grandchildren.

BUT gives us power (2 Timothy 1:7)

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, 

BUT gives us power, LOVE and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7

Oh to capture these gifts. Self-discipline (it's not all about me) + LOVE love love love!= the power to live at peace with your self. 

BUT to your name be the glory (Psalms 115:1)

Not to us, Lord, not to us

BUT

to your name be the glory,

because of your love and faithfulness.

Psalms 115:1

The sooner we realize that all that is good with in us comes from the Lord
the more we will praise Him.

BUT do not have love (1 Corinthians 13:3)

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, BUT do not have love, I gain nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:3
It is so easy to get caught up in what we think is good. But all that matters to God is the condition of our heart. It is not about what we do BUT what God does through us.

BUT that He LOVED us (1 John 4:14)

This is love: not that we loved God, BUT that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1 John 4:14
Happy Valentines day!

BUT to your name be glory (Psalms 115:1)

Not to us, Lord, not to us
BUT to your name be the glory,
 because of your LOVE  and faithfulness.

Psalms 115:1
Remember everything good in your life is because of GOD's love for you.
All your talents and successes come from Him. Give Him credit and praise today.