BUT on every word (Matthew 4:4)

Jesus answered, “It is written:

‘Man shall not live on bread alone,

BUT on every word that comes from the mouth of God

Matthew 4:4
As you start to plan your Thanksgiving meal remember to include on the menu God's word. Share His word with your family that your feast may be complete.

BUT I come against you (1 Samuel 17:45)

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, BUT I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

1 Samuel 17:45 

What ever giant may be in your life right now remember that

the confidence you have in God's strength is stronger!

Slay the giant today in the name of the Lord Almighty.

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 is so good and gives us exactly what we need, when we need it. I have spent the last 5 days caring for my husband who had surgery. He has been a fantastic patient, BUT it is still so hard to not see him as his normal busy self. 

I so needed strength to make it through another day this morning!

But... those who wait on the Lord (Isaiah 41:31)

BUT...

those who wait on the Lord

Shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings like eagles,

They shall run and not be weary,

They shall walk and not faint.

 Isaiah 41:31
Are you growing tired? That often happens during the holiday season stop and imagine a picture of an eagle soaring..... relax, you have the strength within you to make it through.
We all have a lot to do BUT when we focus on Jesus we will not faint. 

BUT... now you must put them all away (Col 3:8)

 BUT now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.

Colossians  3:8

Building off our last BUT about physical training look at the above things as fat, things that weigh you down. You can get rid of them! Pray that they be removed, next ask to be alerted to them (they may have become such a way of life and thinking you don't even realize they are there), if necessary find a partner and ask them to hold you accountable.

BUT... Godliness has value for all things (1 Tim 4:18)

For physical training is of some value,

 BUT... Godliness has value for all things,

 holding promise for both the present life 

and the life to come.

1 Tim 4:18

It is awesome that I am surrounded by so many people that are into running and taking care of their physical bodies. When I read this verse it really challenged me> Let's begin today to put in as much time to our Godliness training as we do our physical training. Use the time you run or exercise to praise Him,
It is a great time to pray for others too. 

BUT as for me, it is good to be near God (Psalm 73:28)

BUT as for me, it is good to be near God,

 I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deed.

 Psalm 73:28

God is so good, today I praise Him for freedom. As I sit in the countries capital I pray that our foundation will stay strong.

BUT...they who wait for the Lord (Isaiah 40:31)

BUT... They that wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31 

Today I begin my journey and official go to Detroit to start my flying career. I've got my WINGS, They tell me there will eb plenty of long days praise God I will not grow weary!

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... two can stand back-to-back and conquer (Ecclesiastes 4:12)

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated,

BUT…

 two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

Ecclesiastes  4:12

I automatically think of a marriage when I read this verse.

 Don’t try to stand alone you will never make it. Work together as a couple 

BUT more importantly Invite God to be part of your marriage.

 He makes that triple-braided cord that when either one of you come unraveled

 He will hold you together.