My friend and colleague sent me a devotional he wrote for himself. I knew instantly it would bless anyone willing to read and believe! - Michael Smalley

by Kris DeJeet

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8

As I grieve in my heart, anticipating the types of destruction that may lay ahead for America, our once free nation, I was reminded of the importance of possessing authentic faith through the words of the prophet Jeremiah. The trust, confidence, and assurance of our Christian faith have an object, a guarantor, and His name is the Lord. I'm afraid we’ve placed too much emphasis on our ability to self-govern, our great institutions, and our leaders into...

What is one word that will change my marriage?

* assist
* help
* benefit
* do a kindness
* go fifty-fifty
* gratify the wishes of
* make room
* meet halfway
* meet the wants
* take it
* be kind enough to bend over backward
* don't make waves
* meet the needs of
* meet the wants of
* put oneself out for
* grin and bear it
* do a kindness to
* treat well
* dote on
* take care of

The one word is SERVE.

1. It puts everything in perspective
2. It creates an environment for change
3. It matures you

How do I stay with someone when they:

• Consistently shift blame
• Take no personal responsibility
• Blame their behaviors on their childhood
• Gaslight most conversations that are emotional
• Can’t validate my feelings
• Makes mountains out of molehills and molehills out of mountains.
• Doesn’t follow through

Here's what you do:

1. Catch and release
2. Stop focusing on what’s broken
3. The real issue is your dependence on him to make you happy

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