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Perspective!
When's the last time you thanked the Lord for taking the lead in your life?? Even when you don't see Him working, He IS working on your behalf. He is the only and original Master of the universe, and of our own lives. Thank God for His faithfulness towards us.

The Power of the Word to Deliver Us!
One reason the Word is so valuable to us is because, over time, it plants in us the right motivation of love, ala Jas 1:21. Love is a cumulative effect of being in the Word daily. It grows us and empowers us to do God's will for our lives from the right motivation.

The Patience of Fine Speech
Fine, gracious speech is one major way we contribute to bringing others along into the kingdom of God.

Gracious Words Show Love!
Gracious words are powerful for the soul because they're an expression of love! And God’s love shakes people!

Gracious Words Show Love!
Love is the means by which words can come out of our mouths with grace.

Having Salt Means Living Righteously
God can, and will, empower the humble to live righteously. Only He can set us free from our sinful slaveries, so that we live righteously to His glory.

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
God allows difficult situations and even discipline to help us out of our wicked ways, that we might slow down and think about things and repent towards Him from the heart, even on behalf of our own people!

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
Notice in 1Chr 7:14, deliverance for the entire land is dependent upon the humble repentance of God’s people!

Eze 33:31
And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.

Whom Do You Love?
We each should ask ourselves; what has our heart been set on lately?? Are you regularly setting your heart on the Lord, or on yourself and the things of this world??

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
We are to recognize and turn from our wicked ways, and be salty again, preserving the land. What a great privilege and responsibility... to ultimately bring God's patience and deliverance to our nation so that more may come to Christ over time! Dan 9

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
When we choose to have this humble, aggressive approach before the Lord, crying out for His mercy for ourselves, our families, and our people as a whole... we might actually hear from the Lord and receive a vision from God. When's the last time you considered that??

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
Are we so busy living for self, doing whatever is necessary to maintain our comfort level, that we ignore our calling to be the salt of the earth??

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
Why aren't we eagerly and passionately praying for our people (like Daniel did)?  
Do we not love them???

Whom Do You Love?
We each should ask ourselves; what has our heart been set on lately?? Are you regularly setting your heart on the Lord, or on yourself and the things of this world??

"Have Salt In Yourselves"
We are to recognize and turn from our wicked ways, and be salty again, preserving the land. What a great privilege and responsibility... to ultimately bring God's patience and deliverance to our nation so that more may come to Christ over time! Dan 9

Fine Speech
Truly encouraging words can protect and even help preserve the hearts, and faith, of others… whether believers or unbelievers.

Perspective!
We have the opportunity to help set people free from the devil’s grasp on their souls…. and that’s not an overstatement, that’s exactly what it is! 2Ti 2:24-26