Author: prismmelody

“But He gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” -James 4:6 & 7 Some days I wish I could start my life all over. I feel like I have…

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” -1 Corinthians 9:24 Several years ago, a lady at my church had given me a recording from a women’s meeting I had missed the week before. On…

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” -2 Timothy 1:6-7 Have you ever noticed the dichotomy between faith and…

“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” -Romans 12:4,5 Dr. Lance Wallnau, a speaker and author on Christian cultural influence, talks about supporting…

“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” -1 Peter 5:8 Have you ever started something you know God had called you to only to be met with extreme resistance? “Why is this happening to me?” we might ask. “God, all…

“…but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.” -Romans 2:10-11 Sometimes, rather unintentionally, we as the body of Christ can develop a superstar mentality. We may have had a revelation of our identity in God, but it becomes a…

“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” -Matthew 18:18 Have you ever noticed that Jesus does things that are rather unusual? He drives demons into pigs, He turns water into wine; He multiplies bread and fish. Twice…

“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” -Matthew 11:29-30 In our busy world, it is easy to get involved in so many…

“I am nothing – how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand. I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.” -Job 40:4&5 Have you ever marveled at the greatness of God? There are so many things that I cannot understand or comprehend. My human…

“At once they left their nets and followed Him.” -Matthew 4:20 What makes a great follower? Why should we be great followers? Becoming a selfless follower is one of the biggest proving grounds for becoming a leader. We need to learn to lay down our own agenda. A great follower will more than likely produce…