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I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-52)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PRAYING (continued) Some people have said that the most enjoyable time for them to pray is when they are feeling good or when they have seen their prayers answered. Our emotions and health can have a major impact on our demeanor, but they should never have an impact on our times … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-51)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PRAYING One of the best uses of our tongue is praying. Prayer is how  we communicate with the God of the universe (our Creator). We can have many questions that pertain to prayer. For instance, when should we pray? Should we pray in times of trouble or when we have pending … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-50)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? USING OUR TONGUES WISELYBasically our tongues can be used in one of two ways – constructively or destructively. Constructively we can use our tongues to encourage others andlift their spirits. We can use it to comfort, console and compliment others. During those times when we don’t know what to say to … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-49)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PATIENCE EXHIBITEDBack to the topic of patience. We can sometimes be encouraged in our efforts to develop patience when we see examples of others who have exercised patience during trials. We can see in the following verse that James understands how we can be influenced by examples.    Brothers and sisters, as … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-48)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? TAKING A STANDNot only are we told to be patient, but we are instructed to stand firm as well.    You too, be patient and stand firm,     because the Lord’s coming is near. (James 5:8) ‘Stand firm’ sounds like going into idle mode, but that’s not what is meant at all. … Continue reading