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Triumph

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Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14

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Are you winning?

Are you living in triumph?

Unbended trust in Christ results in triumph.

1 Corinthians 2:14 reminds to have “thanks be to God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ.“

When our ways are hidden in Him, we are confident and fruitful.

No matter the trial,

No matter the circumstances,

Wherever God places us, we are led in triumph.

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Want to be on the winning side?

Of course you do.

We all do.

I can tell you whose side you must join.

God’s.

Live for Him.

Allow Him to work through your every choice.

Rely on His wisdom to guide you.

And whatever comes your way,

You’ll know He is sovereign.

In complete control.

And the triumph He gives will begin to create your beautiful countenance.

May we purpose in our hearts to be thankful, surrendering each moment to God for His glory and triumph.

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Prickles

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Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Proverbs 14:29

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How often do your prickles erupt?

Once in awhile?

When life really goes to pot?

When you’ve finally had enough?

Or too, too often….?

Prickles are easy to spot.

In fact, one can feel them rising to the surface.

They’re ugly.

Painful to others.

And frankly to yourself as well.

They put a barrier between you and the world.

It’s normal to get upset-

Just make sure it’s godly.

What?

Treat little annoyances like water off a duck’s back.

They simply don’t move you.

And when your children need your quick firm stand, be as a gentle bear they cannot move. 

If you react instead to life as someone who quickly sprays quills, you’ll be one of those people.

People who need lots of space for whatever mood they happen to jump into.

And you don’t want that.

To be so unpredictable.

People are scared of porcupines, because their prickles can erupt in an instant.

Don’t be prickly.

Be a quiet gentle giant, standing firm when you must, predictable to life.

You can’t often control your circumstances, but you can always control your reaction.

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