BUT...each person is tempted (James 1:13-15)

When tempted, no one should say,

“God is tempting me.”

For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; BUT each person is tempted when

they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed .

Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin...

James 1:13-15a

It's funny to me how we don't want to take responsibility for when things go wrong in our life. Thoughts often come up like "why is God allowing this?' well in these verses it clearly explains ; we let our desires control  us  and before we know it we are trapped and want to blame God.

BUT... thanks be to God (Romans 6:17)

BUT thanks be to God that, 

though you used to be slaves to sin, 

you have come to obey from your heart 

the pattern of teaching that has now 

claimed your allegiance.

Romans 6:17

What an outstanding verse for for where our country is right now. It is good to pledge allegiance to the great USA but remember we are called to a much higher calling and our ultimate allegiance is to Jesus Christ who freed us from our selfish way of thinking. Thanks be to God.

BUT...in everything by prayer (Philippians 4:6)

Be anxious for nothing

BUT in everything by prayer and supplication, with THANKSGIVING, let your request be made know to God.

Phil 4:6 

With this being Thanksgiving week I feel this is a great lesson to practice. Let's not start the season off with prayer request that sound more like a list for Santa. BUT this Thanksgiving let's make this verse our example. BUT in everything (God really means everything!) pray (don't tell) . 
The definition of supplication is the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
 A prayer like this with truly show God we are thankful.

BUT... Thank God (Romans 6:17)

BUT... thank God that although you used to be 

slaves of sin, you gave wholehearted obedience to the teaching that was handed down to you

Romans 6:17

During this time of Thanksgiving,  He has given us freedom.
 Are you wholeheartedly obeying what you have been taught by the Holy Spirit that lives within you. It is not man's law that matters. Listen carefully this holiday season and give the gift of thankfulness and obedience. 

BUT.... set an example (1 Timothy 4:12)

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, BUT set an example for the believers
 in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity

1 Tim 4:12.

This verse really got me thinking about eternal life. 
Considering the average life here is 78 years and eternity is Forever.... we are all young in comparison. 

This verse is not just for teenagers or college students BUT for all of us ,
so go out there and live the example you want to be remembered for.

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...perfect love drives out fear (1John 4)

God is love...There is no fear in love,

BUT perfect love drives out fear...

We love because He first loved us.

  1 John 4

Are you worried about something today? 
Well you do not have to anymore. God's got this!