Judy Woodward Bates

THE BARGAINOMICS LADY, author, writer & speaker. See my new books: a study of the Book of Revelation & my 2 mysteries, available on Amazon &

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“The real test of a saint is not one's willingness 2 preach the gospel, but one's willingness 2 do something like washing the disciples' feet …” (Oswald Chambers)

“… whenever u did this for 1 of the least important of these followers of Mine, u did it 4 Me!” Jesus, Mt 25:40.

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“There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God; those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it.” – Brother Lawrence

“… remain in fellowship with Christ” (1 John 2:27b).

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“He who kneels before God, can stand before any man.” – Ezra Taft Benson

“… let us kneel before the Lord our Maker” (Psalm 95:6b).

[Judy Woodward Bates @Bargainomics]

“Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue; God's voice is its most essential part. Listening to God's voice is the secret of the assurance that He will listen to mine.” – Andy Murray

“… the Lord replies in response to you” (Jeremiah 42:4b).

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“Are you learning to say things after listening to God, or are you saying things and trying to make God's word fit in?” – Oswald Chambers

“… have you not read what God said to you …?” (Jesus, Matthew 22:31b).

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“Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.” – Malcolm Muggeridge

“But listen to what the Lord has to say …” (Jeremiah 44:26a).

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“Listening to God is essential to walking with God.” – Charles Stanley

““O my people, listen to the words of the Lord!” (Jeremiah 2:31a).

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“Posting political criticism won’t change a politician’s heart, but praying for them could make all the difference.” – JWB

“… pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf … Pray this way for … all who are in authority …” (1 Timothy 1:1b, 2a).

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"If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God first, it will in the end make no difference what you have chosen instead." - William Law

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness ..." (Jesus, Matthew 6:33a).

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"It's amazing what we lose in life by listening to fear, instead of listening to God." - Joyce Meyer

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid" (Jesus, John 14:27).

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“If you have no joy, there’s a leak in your Christianity somewhere.” - Billy Sunday

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” (Jesus, John 15:11).

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“Where one man reads the Bible, a hundred read you and me.” - Dwight L. Moody

“… you have become an example …” (1 Thessalonians 1:7a).

[Judy Woodward Bates @Bargainomics]

“The only Jesus that unbelievers ever see on this earth is the one reflected in those who already know Him.” - David Jeremiah

“… reflect the glory of the Lord …” (2 Corinthians 3:18b).

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@clayhallmark Or as I put it, He never stood at the church doors & yelled, "Y'all come!" He looked INSIDE the church & said, "Y'all go!"

[Judy Woodward Bates @Bargainomics]

“People are watching the way we act more than they are listening to what we say.” – Max Lucado

“I've given you an example that you should follow” (Jesus, John 13:15).

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"Think about it: when you do someone a favor, you don't expect payment, but when you work for someone, you expect to be paid. God guarantees eternal rewards for your Kingdom labor." - JWB

"But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded" (2 Chron 15:7).

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“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” – Helen Keller

“… you must do what you can to help …” (Exodus 23:5b).

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“Real contentment must come from w/i. You & I cannot change or control the world around us, but we can change & control the world w/i us.” – Warren Wiersbe

“For the Spirit ... does not make us timid; instead, His Spirit fills us with power, love, & self-control” (2 Tim 1:7).

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“We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the 1 string we have, & that is our attitude.” – Chuck Swindoll

“Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had” (Phil 2:5).

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“You've got to trust that God knows why He has you on this path & ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to run it w/endurance.” – Kendra Tillman

“… get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race ... & never give up” (Heb 12:1b).