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Friday... That is so true. It really is.


Friday... That is so true. It really is.

We read so many things that we are not confident are true. We really do. It so many times comes from a slant. I have found it really hard to trust what I read about Covid. It all it seems comes from a slant.

And knowing that something is the truth is so important. John 8:31- 32 (NLT) says, "Jesus said to the people who believed in him, 'You are truly my disciples if you remain truthful to my teaching. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' " And that is so true. Now I believe in Jesus, I believe in God and I believe the Bible is God's Word so I am set free through the Bible as I remain faithful to the truth of His teaching in it. So, that is so true. It really is.

Here are some more truths. Proverbs 17:1, "Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting - and conflict." That is so true. It really is. And that is a word of truth that will set us free. Conflict is horrible, isn't it? You may have the best, eat great food, be healthy, have all your bills paid but conflict ruins it all. That is so true.

Verse 9 says, "Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends." And that is so true. It really is. Forgiveness is so much better than focusing on a fault. That's where conflict comes in and conflict separates close friends. None of us are perfect. We all have faults but love prospers when a fault is forgiven.The MESSAGE says, "Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on a slight and - good-bye, friend!" That is so true. It really is.

Another one, verse 14, "The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before it bursts." And that is so true. It really is.

There is so much in God's Word that will set us free. Let's spend some time in it.

And then verse 22 (MSG), "A cheerful disposition is good for your health, gloom and doom leave you bone-tired." And that is so true. It really is.

Thanks so much, God, for Your truth that is found in Your Word. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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