Learned that folks will surprise you

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that folks will surprise you. When you expect to be kick by some, they are the ones to help you get back up.

“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”  1 John 3:17

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned that best friends are best friends

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. My best friend is my wife.

“And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.”  2 John 1:5

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned money is a lousy way to keep score

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that money is a lousy and evil way to keep score.

“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”  1 Timothy 6:10

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned that some folks don't know how to show love

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that there are people who truly do love you. However, some folks just don't know how to show their love.

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”  John 13:34

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned that forgiving is hard to do.

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that learning to forgive is hard to do. It requires practice and more practice. And it still does not come easy.

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”   Ephesians 4:32

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned that Hero are folks who get it done

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done. Counting the consequences has always comes later.

“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”  Proverbs 26:13

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned to be true and faithful

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that regardless of how hot and steamy relationship is at the first, the passion will slow down and come to an end. Then there had better be something true and faithful to take its place.

“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”  Proverbs 19:14

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned to control your attitude

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you. Be sure of this, you can control your attitude.

“I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.”  Psalms 119:101

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned to tell your loved one you love them.

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that you should always tell your loved ones that you love them now. It may be the last time you see them and last words are what you will remember at the last.

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”  John 15:9

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned to take time to think

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that my reaction time is a lot faster than I would like it to be and that my thinking time always a lot slower. Take time to think.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”  Philippians 4:8

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned it takes a long time to be all you can be

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that it's taking me longer to become the person I want to be. And that the longer I live, I am no where near what I should and could be.

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”  2 Peter 3:18

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned that there is always two sides

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that no matter how thin you slice it or how thin that line can get, there are always going to be two sides. And many times the truth is still in the middle.

“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”  Proverbs 3:3

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned everyone has heartaches

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that you can do something in a moments notice that will give you heartache for the rest of your life. Everyone has heartaches.

“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”
Proverbs 28:26

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned how folks handle things.

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it and how they handle it.

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.”
Proverbs 16:20

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned not to compare

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that it is not good to compare yourself to others. You only do the best you can do. Listen others are only doing the best they can.

“This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.”  Psalms 118:23

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned that most folks quit Early

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't. However most folks just quit anyway because they have their minds made up.

“Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.”
Psalms 12:1

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned about Things

Hello Everyone,  
I have learned that it's not things that you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.

“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”   Psalms 34:8

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned about Trust

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that in many cases it takes years to build up trust in folks, and only takes a few seconds to destroy it.

“Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” Psalms 16:1

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Learned about Folks

Hello Everyone,
I have learned that no matter how much I care about folks, some folks just don't care back. I find it strange that some folks don’t care.

“I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.”  Psalms 142:4

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com

Things Learned

Hello Everyone,
I want to start a series of devotionals with some things as a pastor I have learned. Prayerfully they can help you to learn as well. I have learned that no matter what, you can not make folks love you. Some folks are just not interested in love.

“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”  Proverbs 8:17

Remember Always, “God does all things well

Until Jesus Comes
Bro Gary
Proverbs 3:5,6
www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com