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The Break Room

  • For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self? For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels. Luke 9:24-26 WEB.

    The break room fell silent as I walked in to get some water. Though I was new there, I had already learned the normal topics were hangovers, sexual exploits, or who had the best drugs. The normal stream of profanity ceased when I entered the room these days.

    It all started when I said a blessing over my lunch. The others seemed unsure about what to make of that. Some of them laughed, while others turned a whiter shade of pale. Sometimes they would taunt me, and I would quote scripture back to them: "Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord."

    I certainly wasn't trying to force my religion on them. Sadly at the time, I didn't care if the whole crowd went to hell. I was in survival mode, and it was an "every man for himself" point in my life. They would have to get to heaven as best they could. I was just trying to make it myself, but I wouldn't be ashamed of my faith in Jesus Christ. I may have been going through hell, but I was hanging on to God while doing it.

    In time, several people there came to the Lord and started coming to church with me. How do you boldly stand for Jesus? You picture Him there beside you. When they laugh at you, they are actually laughing at Him, and they will have a horrible day coming. You can stand with Him or be ashamed of Him, but He is there either way.

    Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, but there is another way: Tell them you know Him! Don't chase people who aren't ready. But when they corner you, don't be ashamed to say: "Yes, I know Jesus Christ. What about you? For you are one heartbeat from meeting Him. Think about it."

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you give me the boldness to take a stand for You when confronted. Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!: FAAD Group:


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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes amen Lord. 

Mar 31
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen❣️

Mar 31
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Mar 31
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Mar 31
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Heavenly Father give me the words and strength to stand for You and the boldness to stand for You when I am confronted about You. Im not ashamed of You and I love You and need You in my life everyday. In Jesus Name I thank You, Amen 

Mar 31
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father. Help me to stand,strong with you  today. Amen 

Mar 31
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen,

Mar 31
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!!

Mar 31
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

Mar 31
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Amen.

Mar 31
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Heavenly Father, I pray that you give me the boldness to take a stand for You when confronted. Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Mar 31
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

Mar 31
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you Father for all the times you were with me 

Mar 31
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

Mar 31
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Autumn Lundgren
Autumn Lundgren

I read the devotional and I thought it was about my husband! From day 1 the gospel has been made known to those he works with. So thankful 8 years later at his job 3 have come to know the (true) Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Matthew 7:14  Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Heavenly Father, please continue to strengthen your children and quicken the hearts of those that you are drawing to you. In Jesus Christ of Nazareth Amen. 

Mar 31
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I pray this, Amen. 

Mar 31
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Mar 31
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Find me faithful, Lord. Help me stand strong today. Amen

Mar 31
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William Clarke
William Clarke

Thank you for this message which is timely for me and my wife as we spend this week with a family in Nepal.

In a society where it is accepted that you are destined to live and die in the religion into which one was born, we are praying for opportunities to be effective witnesses here 

Apr 1