You are precious; act like it.

There are times in life that, for whatever reason, we compromise. We compromise on our budgets to get a coveted car, house, suit, dress or maybe a new pair of shoes. There are times where compromise is essential. It may be hard to give acquiesce at all, but for the greater good, sometimes it must be done. Many disputes have ended due to thoughtful and fair compromises. Many wars ended, many laws made, and many marriages saved because of compromises.  With that said, we must understand that we should never compromise with what God says. Never on what God has promised. Never.

     Even when people don't believe it, when don't believe, and when you don't act like it... You are precious to God. His child, the apple of His eye, the reason that His son sacrificed so much. He has put gifts in you. For His purposes. He saved, redeemed, healed, lifted, promoted….you.

   "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. "

Matt 7:6

Understand that you and your gifts are sacred; are pearls. Sacred means to be set aside, apart from what is common, for a purpose. God’s purpose. You should not give yourself, nor your gift,  to the predators and scavengers of this world. God has made you (fearfully and wonderfully), He has saved you from sin and death, and calls you His own. What an honor! This scripture warns us of the consequences of compromising what God has for us. Our gifts may be destroyed in the vilest of ways, and us along with them.

  Stay sacred, be Holy for God is holy. Don't squander or compromise who you are and what you have.

I love you and I am praying for you.
~Pastor, Dr. Erroyl McGinty, Jr.
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Sis. Pinky’s Prayer:

Thank you God for making me a sacred being. Help me to remember who I am in You and not to give what's precious in Your sight away.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen