BUT Christ lives in me (Galatians 2:20)

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,

BUT Christ lives in me.

The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20

This is a BIG BUT! I have surrendered myself to Christ and am thrilled that Christ lives in me. He gives me strength, courage, peace and love to make it through one day at a time.

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 the word of the LORD (1 Peter 1:24-25)

“All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 

BUT the word of the Lord endures forever.”

1 Peter 1:24-25
It is Spring! It is Spring! It is Spring! look at all the activity around you. Birds singing, grass (and weeds) growing, flowers popping up everywhere, and trees budding. God has done this all for you! No matter what season you are in, it is time for a change. God's love letter to you (His word) endures forever.

BUT of imperishable 1 Peter 1:23

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, BUT of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God

1 Peter 1:23

As spring time finally arrives it is refreshing to remember that we have seeds within us that are ready to sprout. Maybe you have been feeling lonely, useless, or far from God. 

 Have hope, there are seeds that are within you that are enduring forever! 

They are ready to spring up. Spend time with in the SON and watch them grow.

BUT encourage one another daily (Hebrews 3:13)

 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Hebrews 3:13

 If the Lord has placed someone on your heart today don't wait until tomorrow to encourage them.
 You may be that one that makes a difference.

BUT each one should build with care (1 Corinthians 3:10-11)

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it.

BUT each one should build with care. 

 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

This verse made me think of my children. As they were growing up I was establishing their foundation. Now that they are grown they are building on it.

PRAISE GOD Jesus Christ is the foundation already laid down!

BUT rather think of yourself with sober judgement (Romans 12:3)

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you:
 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,
BUT rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

Romans 12:3
Sometimes we can get caught up in how good we are or even think "I'm doing okay compared to some other people I know" . Just remember any good that is in us comes from God. It is His grace that keeps us straight!