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If they are a stumbling block to you, you should try to make some other friends... perhaps some female friends?

Amen. It's sad when some Christians refuse to forgive...or perhaps they are Christians in name only. Some people, even unbelievers, forgive great wrongs done to them. Others hold on to some perceived, small wrong done to them and refuse to let it go. If we are Christians, we should forgive as Jesus taught us.

Author: Warren Wiersbe Source: Prayer, Praise and Promises Scripture Reference Psalms 10:12-18 The Heart of the Problem Read Psalm 10:12-18 David cried out and said, "God, You've got to take care of the situation." For several years Saul had been pursuing him. At one point David compared himself to a flea that was being chased. Saul's problem was that he was listening to liars in his court. Those who wanted Saul's favor were saying, "David wants your crown. He wants your throne. David said this, and David did that." They lied about him, and he could do nothing about it. We have little control over the circumstances of life. We can't control the weather or the economy, and we can't control what other people say about or do to us. There is only one area where we have control--we can rule the kingdom inside. The heart of every problem is the problem in the heart. Once we get to that throne room inside us and let God take over, we don't have to worry about others. David prayed in verse 12, "Arise, O Lord! O God, lift up Your hand! Do not forget the humble." The word humble is a key word. What is humility? Is it thinking poorly of ourselves? No, humility is simply not thinking of ourselves at all. Humility means admitting that I cannot handle my problem by myself. God is going to have to handle it by working in me and through me and for me. But before God can work for me or through me He has to work in me. If you want to get on top of your circumstances, get beneath the feet of the Lord. Humble yourself, and He'll lift you up. We cannot control the circumstances of life, nor can we avoid them. But we can take a humble attitude toward God. He takes a special interest in us and will help us handle our circumstances. Have you examined the throne room inside lately? Are you willing to let God work in you and through you to accomplish His purposes? ____________________ This devotional is freely distributed by Back To The Bible.

Author: Warren Wiersbe Source: Prayer, Praise and Promises Scripture Reference Romans 12:19 Psalms 9:13-16 In His Time Read Psalm 9:13-16 Have you ever looked at a beautiful rose and watched it slowly blossom day after day? Have you ever tried to help it open? If you try, you might kill it. God makes everything beautiful in His time. He causes everything to straighten out and line up according to His schedule. If you have a problem in your life with a person or a circumstance, rely on God to resolve it. "'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord" (Rom. 12:19). One of the worst things we can do is to take judgment into our own hands. The psalmist tells us in these verses, "Let God be the judge, the jury and the prosecuting attorney. He knows more about this than you do." The psalmist assures us that, in His time, God will catch those who are doing wrong. The nations will fall into the pit they have made. Sinners who have laid nets in the pathway will get caught in those nets. "The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands"(v. 16). It encourages me to know that I don't have to devote my time or energy, even my inward concern, to wondering what's going to happen to all the evil in the world. God is going to take care of it. Of course, we as Christians should do our part to make this a better world. We are the salt of the earth; we are the light of the world. But we've been called to do something even more wonderful--to tell these wicked people that they don't have to go to hell. We have the privilege of witnessing to them and letting them know that they can be saved. Yes, let God be the Judge. Your job today is to be a witness. Has someone wronged you recently? Resist the urge to judge that person. Instead, pray that God might use you to reach the offender. ____________________ This devotional is freely distributed by Back To The Bible.

But the above qualities will lead to good works. Because the above qualities are something in us, a change in our hearts/lives.... something the Holy Spirit has wrought in us. Because we are now new creations in Christ, the works will naturally follow. Not in a legalistic way, but in our spirits.... reaching out to others with good works, with the love of Christ for others.

Author: Warren Wiersbe Source: Prayer, Praise and Promises Scripture Reference Jeremiah 17:9 1 Samuel 24-26 Psalms 7:1-9 Tested in a Tight Spot Read Psalm 7:1-9 This psalm was born out of a sad experience David had with Cush, a Benjamite (see I Sam. 24-26). Cush was one of Saul's spies. And because of what David did, Cush caused the deaths of innocent men. Whenever David had a problem with persecution or with people, he would run to God. "O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; save me from all those who persecute me; and deliver me" (v. 1). David's enemies were pursuing him. But the first thing he did was examine his own heart. "O Lord my God, if I have done this: if there is iniquity in my hands" (v. 3). He was saying, "If I have sinned, then let the enemy persecute me." When we are persecuted or experiencing problems, the first thing we should do is examine our own hearts--not examine the enemy or even examine God by saying, "God, why did You allow such a thing to happen?" When you find yourself in a tight spot, look in the mirror and say, "Father, is there something in my life You are talking to me about? Is there some area in my life where I am not as yielded as I ought to be?" You may ask, "What about my enemies? Who's going to take care of them?" That was David's question. The answer is that God will take care of the enemy. The wickedness of others will come to an end. Our righteous God will accomplish His purposes, but notice the end of verse 9: "For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds." Times of trial are not only times of testimony and trusting; they are also times of testing. When God tests you, He is showing you your own heart. You may say, "I know my own heart." But you don't. "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" (Jer. 17:9). God has a purpose for trials and testings. Do you find yourself in a tight spot today? Don't view this as something to endure. Rather, consider it an opportunity for growth. Use this time to examine your heart. Perhaps God wants to teach you something and develop an area of your life. Yield yourself to Him and trust Him to do a good work in you. ____________________ This devotional is freely distributed by Back To The Bible.

Amen. That is why trusting in the grace and mercy of God, and in the finished work of Jesus is such a blessing! There are sins of omission as well as commission, so that is why we all need the Savior for our justification before God the Father.

We often read here about strivings about the law and good works. But we rarely read of the following qualities. These qualities are things of the Spirit, wrought in our inward parts with the help of the Holy Spirit. Just doing good works or following the law can sometimes make people into Pharisees with hardened hearts. Instead, along with our good works which are wrought in us with the help of the Spirit, let's yield to the Holy Spirit in allowing the following to become a part of us... 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Colossians 3:12-14 34“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Out of all of them, I'd rather see Yang get the nomination.... probably no chance though.

I'm not voting for any of them. I don't care for them so just said Yang was most interesting to me.

And, of course, it is the Holy Spirit in our hearts, who we receive through faith in Christ who helps enable us to do the above.

I caught the last hour and a half on Heavy.com since I don't have cable. Although I'm a Republican, I like Yang out of all of them. Something different....a businessman like Trump and maybe he would bring something new to politics in DC.

I watched the debates tonight. At the end each candidate was asked to tell about a surprising friend they have or have made. Andrew Yang told of meeting a Trump supporting truck driver, and driving around with him for hours talking and meeting other truckers. I looked it up and found this video on YouTube. Thought it was interesting. Btw, Steve (moderator) said a video here is ok as Politics is moderated so the video would be approved.

He left you so you are no longer under obligation to him. The Bible only says to stay with an unbeliever who is willing to remain with you. See 1 Corinthians 7:15. This might help as well... https://www.gotquestions.org/abuse-divorce.html

It seemed from what I saw on TV and what I read in an article was that it's actually well employed individuals that are renting the beds. Maybe they can save while they are young living there. Here's one company... http://podshare.com/

Here's a newer video of Emily performing at the new Little Italy opening with lots of fans. Also, she is interviewed a bit more. She met with a record producer, too.