Tag: self-control

Patience and Perseverance

 Perseverance promises blessings but includes trials and trouble. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Patience and Perseverance.” Worthy goals and great dreams come true when you determine to do more than endure; choose to thrive! Good things […]

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Obstacles and Opportunities, Part 3

NOTE: This is the third and final segment of my thoughts and applications about Joshua and the miracle at the Jordan. If you have not read the previous devotionals – “Obstacles and Opportunities” Part 1 is at: www.allenrandolph.com/?p=9027 Part 2 is at: www.allenrandolph.com/?p=9036 ——————————————– “When you go through deep waters […]

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Holy and Unholy Anger

“Don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Ephesians 4:26 NLT. Anger is a doorway through which your flesh proudly walks. My thoughts and comments today are about “holy and unholy anger.” Anger is an emotion that should have a warning sign, “Danger, handle with caution.” Anger is best in the […]

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Being Submissive

“God blesses those who are gentle and lowly.” Matthew 5:5 NLT. Your natural desire is to be assertive; the spiritual choice is to be submissive. My thoughts and comments today are about “being submissive.” Recently, I heard a person described as “having lost their filter.” That could probably be true […]

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Just Say No!

“Do not let sin control the way you live.” Romans 6:12 NLT. The Holy Spirit indwells you and empowers with Godly qualities not naturally possessed. My thoughts and comments today are, “just say no!” Living with restraint can be challenging in today’s culture. It seems as though self-restraint is thought […]

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