“A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.”
― John Barrymore

Barrymore reached the age when he realized the mistakes of the past were a drag on hopes for the future. We can’t go back there, but proper planning and good relationships can make life worth living, especially when it includes a relationship with God.

The old age he spoke of is a curse for some in their final inning. Don’t be one of them. Youth will never escape you as long as you see a future.

Isaiah 40:31

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Jeremiah 29:11

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.

Give it some consideration.

Gary

“And when I was going through that, I was actually sleeping with my Bible every single night, in the bed with me at night.” I won’t identify the one who made that statement, but it’s totally a false assumption that the presence of a book in your bed – even if it’s the Bible – can change a situation. People have sworn on a Bible in the courtroom and then lied like crazy.

Having the Bible will not do you any good. Reading the Bible will not do you any good. Even believing the Bible might not help. However, applying the Bible produces much eternal fruit.

Matthew 3:8

Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.

Psalm 119:105

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Mice die in mouse traps because they do not understand why the cheese is free. How many today don’t have to work because of free stuff? Examining the quality of life of these individuals, I conclude it is better to work for the cheese. Does the Bible address this fact? Glad you asked.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

Remember, this is referring to church members. Let the world continue with their free stuff, but in the church everyone should work.

Give it some thought.

Gary

The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it’s unfamiliar territory.

–       Paul Fix

Thoughts are well documented in Scripture.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

2 Corinthians 10:5

casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Isaiah 26:3

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

What are you thinking? Give it some thought.

Gary

“You cannot change what you refuse to confront.”

–       Author unknown

Does the Bible support that proposition? Glad you asked.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Luke 12:8

“And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges Me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God,

Step out from the crowd and step up to the plate. Give it some careful consideration.

Gary

Gideon Bibles are found in many hotel rooms and are given out to the military and to school children. How many will we see in heaven because the Word of God was planted by someone? The rationale for their efforts lies in the belief that if an individual would read Holy Scripture, he or she would connect to the Creator.

Hebrews 4:12

For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Psalm 119:105

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Just prayerfully give out the Word and the Holy Spirit will do the rest. Give it some thought.

Gary

A monkey on your back is an idiom that means you have a heavy, annoying problem that will not go away. It feels like a small animal is holding on to you and won’t let go.

To solve the issue or heal from the load is to “get the monkey off your back”.

The Biblical way of handling the monkeys of life:

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

1 Peter 5:6-7

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.

Give it some thought.

Gary