[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "Just Be Real"- Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

Tue Aug 17 19:12:12 UTC 2021

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Just Be Real
You might be surprised to know that God loves “you!”  Yes, the same “you” that makes mistakes, is filled with flaws and has real struggles . . . for He loves “you” just the way you are. He’s not waiting for you to be “perfect” before He extends His love to you nor is He wanting you to pretend to have it all together for His benefit! Just be real with God–without pretense. Talk to Him heart to heart, in your own down to earth voice. He’s not wanting a polished, proper, flowery prayer–but rather honest, “real talk”–friend to friend. There’s nothing worse than being fake–and just like most people can see right through the pretense . . . so can God. Being “real” with your heavenly Father allows your heart to be open so that God can not only speak to you, but transform you! There are plenty of religious fakes in the world who don’t have a clue who God really is. The truth is, being dishonest, or misrepresenting truth is a sin, for the Bible says in Proverbs 12:22, “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” Make Jesus your Best Friend, by having an open, honest relationship with Him–or in other words, be yourself–and “Just Be Real!” Text: John 8:32, Proverbs 6:16-20, 2 Corinthians 8:21, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Psalm 34:17-19

Bible Texts:
John 8:32 NKJV - "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 

Proverbs 6:16-20 NKJV - These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. My son, keep your father's command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. 

2 Corinthians 8:21 NKJV - providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 

1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV - Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 

Psalm 34:17-19 NKJV - The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.

© Brenda Walsh Ministries www.brendawalsh.com

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