God's Fault

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. (2 Timothy 3:16, NLT)

Last Saturday, my friend made a Facebook post. 

"1 Timothy 2:4 says that God desires EVERYBODY be saved. Does God desire something that is against His will? Of course not! IS everybody saved? Unfortunately, and by their own free choice, NO. Then EVERYTHING that happens is NOT God's will, and God's will is NOT always done.#DontBlameGod"

I've been wanting to say this for days but haven't been able to word it this nicely. Thanks LaBreeska Wiseman Patton. Very well put :)

What is God's will for our lives? ALWAYS GOOD 

What is the devil's will for lives? ALWAYS BAD

(John 10:10)

When good manifests in our lives, it's God!

When bad manifests in our lives, it's the devil. 

(John 10:10)

• God doesn't kill our loved ones.
• God doesn't make us sick or diseased.
• God doesn't starve children. 
• God doesn't rob us financially.

(John 10:10)

God loves us so much He sent His own Son to die on the cross for us. God did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all. He will GRACIOUSLY give us ALL things. (John 3:16, Romans 8:32)

Since all the above is true,  and is proven by scripture, it simply doesn't make "a lick of sense" for anyone to blame God when something goes wrong. (2 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 5:20)

It's because of God that we:

• are more than conquerors! (Romans 8:37)
• can do all things! (Philippians 4:13)
• can make the impossible possible! (Mark 9:23)

Father God, I thank You for teaching us about Your wonderful goodness! Thank You for never lying to us! Thank You for your faithfulness! I pray for every reader right now in the name of Jesus and I ask for them to have the discernment and wisdom to refuse to call evil good and good evil! I pray they each see Your wonderful goodness Lord and never be confused about Your good and perfect plan for their lives! Thank You for Your Word Lord God, thank You for loving us so much You correct us, train us, and teach us to do what is right! We give You all the honor, glory, and praise!


1 Timothy 4:4
Numbers 23:19
1 Corinthians 1:9
Isaiah 5:20
Jeremiah 29:11
2 Timothy 3:16

Sparrow's Last Lesson

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NLT)

From time to time, we are blessed by a guest blog post. Enjoy the following by the love of my life, Mike Fulton, who wrote this blogpost the night our butterfly was dying. This month, we’ve been writing about lessons God has taught us through the life of one little butterfly. To catch up, please read the previous blogposts for January. We never dreamed God could touch our lives so significantly by one tiny butterfly. Thanks God, for all the lessons!

Sparrow was our beloved friend. Tonight is most likely Sparrow’s last night with us. He has been a most excellent guest. I will truly miss him and his quiet little self. You see, he never once complained or whined or even cried, but he lived! (Philippians 4:6, John 10:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Thanks to my girls, especially Mikea, who did an amazing job taking care of him! She checked on him all throughout the day, made sure he had fresh flowers, and even warmed up fresh fruit for his meals. 

I am truly saddened by his departure from this earth, goodnight little one and thank you for being such a blessing to my family! You will truly be missed!

What has God taught you today? We love to hear from you! Comment below about how God has taught you a life changing message!

Say What?!!

Generally, when someone comes to me for prayer, it is a result of an issue they are struggling with over something someone has said. Or over something someone hasn't said.

"Mom told me I have a big head."
"When I was 9, Dad told me I am lazy."
"My third grade teacher said I would never amount to anything." 

If that's you, I have GOOD news for you! What God said about you overrides everything  everyone else has ever or will ever say! 

• If you are in Christ, you are new! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
• You can do all things! (Philippians 4:13)
• You are an overcomer! (1 John 5:4)

But wait, there's more!

• He is for you! (Romans 8:31)
• He will never leave you! (Hebrews 13:5)
• He is your strong tower, your shelter! (Psalm 61:3)

If you are asking, "But wait a minute, if all these things are true, then why have bad things happened to me?"

• There is a robber, killer, and destroyer. (John 10:10)
• You have an enemy. (1 Peter 5:8)
• The "someones" in your life, are not the core issue. (Ephesians 6:12)

But, God has set you up for success! He has empowered you!

• Don't worry! (Matthew 6:34) 
• God has a good plan! (Jeremiah 29:11)
• Jesus has given you authority! (Luke 10:19) 

If you are asking, "But how do I apply His Word and change my life from what it is to what God said it is?"

Here's how:

• Receive by faith believing without wavering!  (James 1:6)
• Take every thought captive! (2 Corinthians 10:5)
• Meditate on His Word! (Psalm 19:14)
• Guard your heart with all vigilance!  (Proverbs 4:23)
• Only speak life! (Proverbs 18:21)

Take what God said about you (His Word) and override what everyone else has said or failed to say.

Now, what are you going to say?