Gleanings for June 9

NEVER AGAIN

Proverbs 18: 21 NLB: “Those who love to talk will experience the consequences, for the tongue can kill or nourish life.” NKJV: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Don Gossett, an author of a number of good books wants us to be encouraged to stop saying: “I can’t” so he has written the following:

--MY NEVER AGAIN LIST--

(1) Never again will I confess “I Can’t” because “I CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13

(2) Never again will I confess lack, because “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

(3) Never again will I confess fear, because “God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of love, and of a sound mind.” I Timothy l:7

(4) Never again will I confess doubt and lack of faith, because “God has given to every person the measure of faith.” Romans 12:3

(5) Never again will I confess weakness, because “The Lord is the strength of my life.” Psalm 27:1 and “But the people that know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” Daniel ll:32

(6) Never again will I confess supremacy of Satan over my life, because “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world”. 1 John 4:4

(7) Never again will I confess defeat, because “God, Who always causes us to triumph in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:14

(8) Never again will I confess lack of wisdom, because “Christ Jesus, Who of God is made unto us wisdom.” 1 Corinthians l:30

(9) Never again will I confess sickness, because “With His stripes we are healed” Isaiah 53:5 and “Jesus Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses.” Matthew 8:17.

(10) Never again will I confess worries and frustrations, because I am told to “Cast all my care upon Him, for He cares for me.” 1 Peter 5: 7

(11) Never again will I confess bondages, because “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

(12) Never again will I confess condemnation, because “There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

Here are a couple more verses from Proverbs which give wisdom that will be a good closing scripture for you to meditate on:

Proverbs 4: 20 - 22 NLB: “Pay attention, my child to what I say. Listen carefully, do not lose sight of my words---they will bring life and radiant health to all who find them.” As you do this, you will know:

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH!