Love God, and walk in his ways and find life, both present and eternal .  The alternative, comes in the next couple of verses.  Reject God,  and his ways and you will find death, both in this present life and for all of eternity.  Something to consider wisely.


in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, that you may live and multiply, and that the Lord your God may bless you in the land where you are entering to possess it.
Deuteronomy 30:16 NASB

https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/deu.30.16/465

Oh Lord, if we could just get this straight.  Listen first, carefully choose our word’s, and not take personally what people say, which can bring us to anger.  Also Lord, may we be reminded, to be obedient to this passage.  This is not a suggestion, but a command by God!  May your Holy Spirit give us the self control, to carry this out.


This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;
James 1:19 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.19.NASB

God does not let anyone go, that has put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ!  Both in the highs and lows, of this life, he will continue to perfect us, until we receive our final rewards, and perfect bodies in heaven.  What more security could we ever want?


For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/php.1.6.NASB

The sinfull desires remain, but as believers, they are not seen by Christ.  As we walk by faith, in the spirit, we have freedom.  The battle will rage on, until finally, we will receive our glorified bodies after we have left these earthly bodies, when the Lord calls us home.  Daily reminding ourselves of this amazing grave we have received, changes us and helps us walk in the spirit.   Can I get an Amen?


Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:24 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.24.NASB

Lord, may we find solace in your word, and in your promises.  May it give us hope, for this coming day, and what lies ahead.  May it give us strength, to wait patiently on you.  Fill us with your spirit today, that we might be a beacon, to point people to Jesus.

I wait for the Lord , my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.
Psalms 130:5 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.130.5.NASB

It’s always a heart issue with God, isn’t it?  Your heart has to be in the right place to find him.  Its not so much in our own strength,  but a humble submission to a Holy God, that draws us to him.  Read the 2 verses before this and you will see the rest of the story, as an old radio announcer used to say.

You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.29.13.NASB

Our days are numbered, help us to use them wisely, LORD.  How will we live differently today, because of this?

By the way, how’s your sharing going?  Please share whether good or bad.  I shared online with someone and was accused of believing in Santa among other things.  I count it a privilege, to be attacked for the sake of the Gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation.

So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
Psalms 90:12 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.90.12.NASB

Let us always be filled with this miracle, that allows us to live a life of purpose.  If this doesn’t make sense to you, please see the link below (Gospel Kingdom).  May the Lord open your heart to his truth.

My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn’t know the first thing about God, because God is love—so you can’t know him if you don’t love. This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him. This is the kind of love we are talking about—not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they’ve done to our relationship with God.
1 John 4:9 MSG

https://bible.com/bible/97/1jn.4.9.MSG

 Gospel Kingdom (Good News)

Don’t miss the point.  It’s not about our good deeds, but about how good the Father is, that we do it.  Our good deeds should not point to us, but to Our Father in heaven, who motivates our hearts to do those good deeds.


Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.5.16.NASB

Why do you do good.  Is it to please men, and elevate yourself, or is it to please God?  There is a HUGE difference.  One is for your own self gratification, and one is for submitting to God.