1 Timothy 4
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
11 Command and teach these things.
12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Wow God. Thank You for showing me all these things. There’s so much to learn that i don’t know how to digest it all! The thing that’s on my mind today is Keith & his honesty. Lord, i don’t know but i feel the most important thing to build between us is a trust bond. Lord, i pray that You would cause him to be completely honest with me, and that You would show me. i pray that He would give me the doctor’s number, and tell me to call him. Lord… i just do not want to move on in my relationship with Keith without absolute trust both ways. Lord only You can make it happen. Lord, i pray for his soul, and i pray for his spirit. Go in like a flood and cast out all the demons, whether literal or figurative. Lord, You are in control. i pray that Keith would NOT depart from the faith, and NOT devote himself to deceitful spirits. Lord, please equip and empower me to do this job! Thank You for all that You are helping me to do, and i pray that i’ll be a great leader! Lord, i love You soooo much! i trust You to do the right thing for Your glory, even if it means doing a terrible job. i love YOU and i pray that i can bring You glory by excelling in what i do. i love You.