The singer put it out there, “My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things.” Of course, he was being facetious because the plans of this individual blew up in his face. Like Judas, it just didn’t work out.

Matthew 27:3

Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Opportunities missed and the impossibility of going back will be haunting factors in a multitude of minds throughout eternity. Don’t be someone who will be plagued by those memories. Give it some careful consideration.

Gary

​The Everly Brothers released “True Love” in January 1962. Regrettably,  many individuals have fallen off a cliff chasing the world’s view of love. So where is that elusive dream? Glad you asked because the best definition for love is in the Scriptures.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Make sure the love you’re after lines up with the definition found in the Scriptures. Give it some thought.

Gary

“I think I’ve discovered the secret of life — you just hang around until you get used to it.”                    ― Charles Schultz

The problem with that philosophy is the many variables associated with life. Accidents, opportunities, diseases, and the decisions made by others can throw a monkey wrench into our plans.

We need to be proactive. Actually, the only way to do that is connect ourselves with God’s plan for life.

Jeremiah 29:11 

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Proverbs 16:9 

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Proverbs 19:21 

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Trust in His purpose. Give it some thought.

Gary

The person who can swim has no need to fear deep water. That person can stay on top and survive. The one who can’t swim has reason to fear.

The same is true spiritually. In situations of life that sink others, believers can focus on the One who can keep them afloat and thus survive. Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

James 1:12 

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 4:12-13 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed.

Let Him keep your head above water.  It’ll soon be over. Give it some thought.

Gary

If I could go back to the sixties, I wouldn’t make the same mistakes. I’d put every effort into making different ones. That’s just the way life unfolds.

James 3:2 

For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

James 1:14 

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.

It’s best to do what the song says:

Precious Lord, take my hand,
lead me on, help me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Through the storm, through the night,
lead me on to the light:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

Give it some thought.

Gary

A negative mindset is known to trigger or heighten stress and anxiety — and new research has revealed other trickle-down effects on mental and physical health. Does the Bible address this revelation? Glad you asked.

Romans 8:5-6 

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

Colossians 3:2 

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

Isaiah 26:3 

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

Put these concepts in your mind.

Gary

Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?

Answer: Noah — he was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.

Noah preached for 100 years and had little takers. Interestingly, the minority was right and the majority was left. Don’t get lost making the same mistake.

2 Peter 2:4-6

For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly; 

Give it some thought.

Gary