We get caught up in the whole cycle of work, save, spend, work, save, spend… and often base our decisions (often life-decisions) on what makes logical, financial sense. But this is not how God works. Money, position, and savings are absolutely nothing to Him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Granted, He wants us to be wise stewards of what He gives us (we aren’t to carelessly and fripperously spend money on vain endeavors, borrow money to buy what we don’t need, and expect God to take care of our foolish spending habits), but we get caught up in the flip side, where it is completely up to us to climb the ladder and pursue higher education, or we’ll starve and be in need. May we never exchange the peace of trusting God for the pursuit of making ends meet. It is not wrong to work, make a profit, and spend wisely—but is this our all-consuming focus, concern, or passion… even to the point of our spiritual lives suffering? Circumstances never change the truth of Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Added to that, do we underestimate the love and care of our father? “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Matthew 7:11⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#provision #work #godprovides #christianlife #christianliving #workaholic #sundaymusings #provision #kjv
I think that many of us would like to defend our case and, like Peter, ask, “Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?” (Matthew 18:21) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Surely we have been patient enough! Surely, we have borne enough wrong at their hand! However, Jesus replied, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” (Matthew 18:22) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As children of God, we are commanded to forgive others.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Read the full article on my blog: https://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-key-to-forgiveness-part-3-of-5-from.html (or visit my Instagram profile and click on "From the Archives")⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#forgive #forgiveness #forgiven #christianlife #christianliving #choosetoforgive #choosingforgiveness #kjv #biblestudy
#fictionfeaturefriday || KELLYN ROTH ||⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ABOUT THE BOOK: If they knew who she was, they’d never accept what she’s become.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Alice longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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MY THOUGHTS: I read the original edition of this book and reading the updated version is totally on my TBR, because I have seen Kellyn grow as a young lady and an author and I'm eager to see how this has added depth to her story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@kellynrothauthor⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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