“ Test and Analyze before you Internalize ”

The first phrase rings true–“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Philippians 3:12. We have to press on and do the things we are meant to do.

The second phrase doesn’t account for Grace. Sometimes we win not by our actions, but by the Grace of God. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Forgive–YES!

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God. Ephesians 4:32

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against. Ephesians 4:32

Access–looks like Inspo is on the right track

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,…Psalm 1:1

If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home and shake the dust off you feet. Matthew 10:14

Check this out:

In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9

Look at the difference when we consult with God first: Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

In the first quote, we plan and He takes over. Doesn’t really say whether the steps are according to plan or a different direction. In the second quote, when we consult the God first, He makes it happen. How much easier would life be if we remember to consult Him first?

Consider if pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

Accurate! Rejoice in the experiences, don’t hate them:

But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1Peter 4:13

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Malachi 3:3

The core of most success Inspo–the daily decision.

If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace. Romans 8:6

To have a friend is a gift to be a friend may indeed have a price.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13.

Yes, and if you want to become wise (you do), surround yourself with wise people.

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20