Remember Not to Forget

By Deborah Sims McCoy

Remember Not to Forget, was borne from the authors heartfelt desire to put into operation her spiritual gift of exhortation. Thirty-four scriptures in the King James Version Bible use a form of the word exhort; whereby, New Testament writers exhorted believers to live in ways pleasing to the Lord.

The author introduces the reader to a collection of scripturally based exhortative messages. These brief messages are the canvas on which the author paints a compelling journey of practical application of biblical precepts and principles, placing the reader on a pathway vibrant with the promise of spiritual growth and blessings.

Thought provoking and challenging, these exhortations provide spiritual equipment for everyone; for the curious seeker, for the babe in Christ, and for those who have been on their journey with the Lord for some time. Nestled within each message, the author provides a unique dimension of transparency by sharing profound and impactful passages taken from her personal journals. As you encounter these messages, you are destined to be engaged and inspired. You are destined to be exhorted.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512718751

Deborah Sims McCoy

Deborah Sims McCoy is a native of Hartford, Connecticut. She credits her childhood Sunday School lessons and the spiritual guidance of her grandfather as the foundation for her enduring faith in God, which sustains her today, in her service as a lay-person in the Body of Christ. Deborahs heartfelt desire to lead a life of diligence toward those things which are of eternal significance has afforded her many opportunities of service in a variety of ministry capacities; teacher, altar counselor, baptismal assistant, and care pastor, to cite a few.

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Copyright © 2015 Deborah J. Sims McCoy.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright © 1996, 2004. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

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Scripture taken from the Amplified Bible, copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 03/09/2016

CONTENTS

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Preface

PART ONE THRIVE IN HIS PRESENCE: Personal Growth

INTRO Anchoring Scriptures of Exhortation

EXHORTATION

1. Renew Your Mind

2. Have the Mind of Christ

3. Seek First the Kingdom of God

4. Abide in Him

5. Be Holy

6. Be Diligent

7. Meditate in God’s Word

8. Pray Without Ceasing

9. Walk in the Spirit

10. Live by Faith

11. Add to Your Faith

12. Give Thanks

13. Grow Up

14. Look Up

PART TWO WATER THE FIELDS: A Vessel of Service

INTRO Anchoring Scriptures of Exhortation

EXHORTATION

15. Walk in Love

16. Let Your Light Shine

17. Proclaim the Good News

18. Go and Bear Fruit

19. Make Known His Deeds

20. Pray for All Who Are in Authority

PART THREE BLOSSOM AND FLOURISH: A Mark of Spiritual Maturity

INTRO Anchoring Scriptures of Exhortation

EXHORTATION

21. Consider Your Ways

22. Be Clothed With Humility

23. Be Slow to Wrath

24. Keep It In

25. Count It All Joy

26. Rejoice Always

27. Redeem the Time

28. Do Not Neglect the Gift That Is in You

29. Fight the Good Fight of Faith

30. Work Out Your Own Salvation

PART FOUR IN CONCLUSION: Advance in Victory

JESUS CHRIST: The Way to Salvation

The Greatest INVITATION

The Attitude of PRAYER

The Whole Armor of God

EXHORT: Scripture References

About the Author

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"But now, O LORD, You are our Father;

We are the clay, and You our potter;

And all we are the work of Your hand.

Isaiah: 64:8

"And you shall remember the LORD your God,

for it is He who gives you power to get wealth,

that He may establish His covenant

which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."

Deuteronomy 8:18

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NOTE: In the Old Testament, the Covenant Name of G

OD

, represented by the Hebrew consonants YHWH, is translated "L

ORD"

or "G

OD"

(using small capital letters as shown). As it has been throughout the King James Bible, small caps have been used throughout this book to portray this distinction.

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Remember Not to Forget

by Deborah Sims McCoy

© 2015 by

International Standard Book Number:

Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from:

The Holy Bible, New King James Version

© 1989, Thomas Nelson, Inc.

As noted Scripture quotations are from:

The Holy Bible, King James Version

The Holy Bible, New Century Version

© 1995, Word Publishing

The Holy Bible, New Living Translation

© 1996, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

The Holy Bible, New International Version

©2011, Biblica, Inc.

The Living Bible

© 1971, Tyndale House Foundation

The Amplified Bible

©1987, The Lockman Foundation

DEDICATION

To my sons,

James R. McCoy, II and Jordan R. McCoy

whose love, support, encouragement and prayers

enrich my life beyond measure.

To my grandchildren,

Isaiah McCoy and Nyah McCoy

for whom my heart overflows with

an indescribable abundance of love.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The writing of this book is a personal accomplishment, for certain; but it could not have been accomplished apart from those persons whose influence and encouragement championed the course of my journey to such a place as this.

First and foremost, I must acknowledge the Persons of the