Monday, August 20, 2007

Know the Truth




Today's Scripture

“Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you” (John 8:32, MSG).

Today's Word

Have you experienced the Truth today? In the natural, we don’t normally think of truth as something we experience, but Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Truth is the very essence of who God is. It’s empowering. It will make you free! Truth comes from the Word of God. When you accept and believe God’s Word, something liberating happens on the inside of you. The lies of the enemy are broken in your life. You begin to experience freedom you never thought was possible! And there’s a difference between Truth and facts. The facts are what you see and the Truth is what God sees. If you are feeling burdened and heavy about something today, ask God to show you His Truth about that situation. Study His Word until you find His promise for that area of your life. Meditate on His promises and declare His Truth in your life. As you declare God’s Truth you will experience the freedom He promised and live in victory all the days of your life!

A Prayer for Today

God, thank You for Your Truth which sets me free. Open my understanding to Your Word today so I may experience your liberty in every area of my life. I bless Your holy Name and love You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.



Have a Blessed Day!!

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

YOU HAVE VICTORY

You don't have victory if you don't have problems. YOU HAVE VICTORY if your problems don't have you

For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith.

SATAN HAS ENTRENCHED himself as the ruler of this world,making earth a spiritual battlefield for the believer. There is an ongoing battle between truth and righteousness, and believers are often caught in the middle of the battle. On top of that, the world holds an attraction that can resurrect any person's desires and lusts, causing inner battles that afflict the soul.

The problems you face are constant and lifelong, and the only way to victory is a faith that lifts you above the problems. Faith empowers you to say no to the world's standards and lies and opinions. It frees you to live according to God's truth, even if doing so brings troubles and trials that could be avoided by compromise. Because you have been born of the Spirit of God, the power of the love of the world and its things has been broken. Take up the shield of faith that is mighty to bring supernatural change that will help you to stand to the end.

Have a Terrific Day! Remember the battle is not yours it's the LORD'S!

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Be still and know that He is God


Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God....
—Psalm 46:10


One of the most awesome commands that God gives to man is, "Be still" (Psalm 46:10).

Our activity when birthed out of the flesh actually prevents God from showing Himself strong in our lives.

This doesn't mean we are to be passive or lazy. It means we are to do whatever God leads us to do, without running ahead of Him in the energy of the flesh.

We need to be careful to submit our ideas and plans to God, then slow down, and wait. Make sure there is a sense of peace to go along with the plans and ideas. Ask the Lord for His will in your life, then be still and know that He is God.

Learn to trust the Lord without having to know what He is going to do, when He is going to do it, and how He is going to do it. Just let Him do it.

If you will turn your heart toward God in loving trust, He will do what needs to be done.

God gives His highest and best to those whose trust is in Him. Be still and let Him show Himself strong in your life.

Do This:

Be still and know that He is God. Be assured that as long as you trust Him, He will never fail you or disappoint you.

Friday, August 3, 2007

Learn to really live in the Kingdom of God



But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.
—Matthew 6:33


As the children of God, it is our privilege to live in His Kingdom. What is the Kingdom of God?

According to Romans 14:17, the Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We can gain everything in the world, but without righteousness, peace, and joy, we still have nothing!

People without Christ have things, but not all of them are truly satisfied. Satisfaction in the inner man is what the Lord wants to give.

Jesus wants us to know that we are right with God because of what He has done for us. He wants us to have peace and joy in the midst of tribulation. Only He can give us that. Things can never produce lasting joy by themselves.

When things are right on the inside, outward things don't matter as much. When they don't matter as much to us, God can give us more of them. When we keep our eyes on the true Kingdom of God—on Him, His righteousness, His peace, and His joy—the rest will be added to us in abundance.

Learn to really live in the Kingdom of God.

Say This:

"Because I seek God's Kingdom and His righteousness, He adds to me all the things I need to live in His peace and joy."

Thursday 8/2/2007

But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.
—Matthew 6:33

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Strength to Conquer





“They did not conquer by their own strength and skill, but by your mighty power and because you smiled upon them and favored them” Psalm 44:3 (TLB).

Do you need God's strength to conquer something in your life today? Maybe you need strength on your job, or to overcome an addiction. Maybe you need strength to deal with a difficult person in the office. No matter what you may be facing, God desires to give you His supernatural strength in every situation. It's interesting that in this verse that it says, "because God smiled upon them and favored them." Did you know that simply calling on God causes Him to smile on you? Because you are His child, you have His favor! God loves to show Himself strong on your behalf. When you open your heart to the Lord and ask Him to forgive you for doing things your own way, He will forgive you! Best of all, God chooses to forget your past mistakes! It doesn’t matter what happened yesterday, today is a new day. Don't let the enemy's lies keep you powerless. Be strong in the Lord knowing that He is with you, smiling upon you and showering you with His favor. As you meditate on this promise, you will be strengthened to overcome every obstacle, and you will live a life of victory!

A Prayer for Today
God, thank you for smiling on me today. I ask that you show me your favor so that I can walk in your strength today. Thank you for equipping me with everything I need to live as an overcomer. I bless you and choose to honor you in everything I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Proverbs 16:12-15 (Friday and the weekend)


Proverbs 16:12-15(KJV):
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.



Thoughts for the Day

These verses in Proverbs tell us what the role of a king should be, and how a king has the authority to rule. According to verse 12 God calls it an abomination for a king or a ruler to commit wickedness. Any leader who is wicked will cause those under his rule to suffer. It is usually difficult for a wicked king to hold his position, as those around him plot as how to over throw him. On the other hand, a good and righteous leader is able to establish his rule or throne by his virtuous leadership. He finds favor with his subjects, as all people respond positively to goodness. People honor a good king as his righteousness will affect the whole land.

Verse 13 tell us that from the king's perspective, he too, appreciates righteous people around him. A good king or leader delights in the kind and righteous words that he hears from his subjects, and he loves those who speak correctly. Leaders favor those who speak good words of wisdom. These are the kind of people who will be chosen to help them rule. Those who rebel against the king's authority will bring the king's wrath against themselves. According to verse 14 it is not wise to stir the wrath of a king, as a man who does this could even be in danger of losing his life. If a man hears the king is angry with him, it would come as a message of death. It would be wise for this man to humble himself and try to pacify the king's anger.

According to verse 15 a wise man should seek to please the king, as in doing so, he will find that the king's countenance will reflect a smile upon him. He will then find favor with the king that will be like a cloud that brings the spring rain. Looking at these verses, we can also apply a spiritual application to them. Since Jesus is our king, we should strive to please Him and not rebel against Him and in doing so, we will find favor with God. The way we pacify our King, is to approach Him with an humble attitude and a repentive heart if we have sinned. When we do this, He will forgive us and accept us and show us His favor.

Proverbs 16:5-7 (Thursday)

Proverbs 16:5-7(KJV):
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.


6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.


Thoughts for the Day

These verses in Proverbs reveal to us how the Lord deals with the wicked and proud, as well as His dealings with the righteous. Verse 5 states that those who are proud in their hearts are very offensive to the Lord. This kind of pride is an attitude of arrogance. It is opposed to the heart attitude of humility which the Bible says is of great price before God.

Verse 5 also states that even though two people might be joined together hand in hand, they will be judged separately. If a righteous person is joined with a wicked one in marriage, the one who is wicked will not go unpunished because of the righteous one. Yes, the prayers and love of a righteous person will prolong judgement on the wicked, but there is a day coming when all men must stand before the Lord and each will give an account for his or her deeds. When a man's space of time for repentance runs out, then no man can prolong the judgement of God. God is very merciful and desires that all men come to repentance. However, God is also a just God, and punishment and judgement must come on all sin and sinners. That is why the Bible says , "...behold now is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation."

2 Corinthian 6:2: "(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)"

Time is running out for many people. We need to make our decision to serve Christ today while there is time to do so. Verse 6 tells us that the Lord, by His mercy and truth, can free us of our sin and iniquity. Our part is to line up with the truth of God and receive His mercy and He will purge our hearts of evil. The other part of this verse tells us that by the fear of the Lord we will depart from evil. This kind of fear is a holy respect for God and His Word. If we really believe when God says in His Word that sinners will go to hell, this holy respect for God's Word will drive us to God and we will depart from evil.

Verse 7 tells us that when our ways please the Lord, He will even make our enemies to be at peace with us. What a wonderful promise of the Lord! God will fight for us and will take care of us. He does not want us to be in strife with men. Our enemy is not other men, but rather the devil who uses men for his evil work. If we take authority over the real enemy and pray for those who are pawns in his hand, we can experience not only our deliverance but theirs as well. The Lord told us to overcome evil with good. When we obey God in that commandment, He will take care of our enemies and cause them to be at peace with us.



Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Proverbs 16:3 (Wednesday)


Proverbs 16:3(KJV):

3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:3 tells us to give our works to the Lord and to commit and trust them wholly to Him. As we do this, He will cause our thoughts to become agreeable to His will. When we obey and do the will of God, our plans will be established and succeed, because they are the plans of God. When I am in doubt about what I should do in a certain situation, I ask the Lord, if what I am thinking and feeling is from Him, to put it stronger in my spirit. However, if those thoughts are not of Him, I ask Him to remove them from my mind and let me have His thoughts and plans. We must not be led by circumstances, nor should we be led by our minds or emotions without the guidance of the Holy Spirit. If our minds and emotions have not been cleansed from carnal thinking, the devil can deceive us, causing us to miss the will of God. The Bible says that as the sons of God, we should be led by the Spirit of God. Our circumstances, thinking and emotions should then line up with what the Spirit of God has revealed to us. He leads, they follow.

When we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us, we are promised that whatever we do will be successful. Our Father in heaven is all wise and He will not allow us, as His sons and daughters to be defeated. If we follow the ways of the Lord and strive to please Him, we will not live to please our flesh.



Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Proverbs 16:2


Proverbs 16:2(KJV):

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Verse 2 of Proverbs 16 in our devotional tells us that men think that they are pure in their own sight. Without God's light, men do not realize they are deceived by the devil in the things they choose to do, so they do not perceive their doings as wrong. The Lord weighs the spirits of men. He reveals Himself to those who are searching for the truth, because He sees the thoughts and intents of men's hearts. Those without God walk in a way that seems right to them; however, it will lead to death unless they give their lives to God and follow Him.



Monday, July 23, 2007

Proverbs Week 7/23-7/27, 2007 - Proverbs 16:1

Proverbs 16:1(KJV):
1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.


Thoughts for the Day

The book of Proverbs reveals the source of true wisdom which comes from the Lord, as He establishes the thoughts of those who commit their works unto Him. Verse 1 tells us that when a man has the heart of the Father, he will prepare his speech and answers to reflect the Lord's advice which comes by the Holy Spirit. As God's children, we should prepare our hearts to receive from the Lord, by keeping a submitted and committed attitude before Him. The other preparation that we should make is to fill our minds and hearts with the Word of God. As we read the Bible, God's Holy Word, it will renew our minds and our thinking so that we change our carnal thinking to think the thoughts of God.

We are cleansed by the Word of God. It is like water washing away the dirt from our minds. We must not only receive it in our minds, but ask the Lord to help us to apply it to our lives by faith. As we line up with the Word of God, our lives will be changed so that we can walk in victory over sin in our lives. The Word of God is full of power and it is able to change us, when we call on God in faith to help us to walk in the commandments of God.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Who Keeps you Going "A Poem"


BE KIND TO EVERYONE YOU MEET...
FOR EVERYONE IS CARRYING A HEAVY BURDEN OF SOME KIND.


Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keeps You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!

You are so special!

Thursday, July 19, 2007

THE BELL



I KNOW WHO I AM


I am God's child (John 1:12 )
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17 )
I am bought with a price(1 Cor. 6:19 -20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt.5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ(1 Cor 12:27 )
I am free forever from condemnation (Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God(2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18 )
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separ ated from the love of God(Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28 )
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13 )
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship(Eph. 2:10 )
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child(Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
who you are!?


Keep this bell ringing...pass it on by sending a link to this blog to your friends:)

"The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make His face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn His face toward you
and give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26

Monday, July 16, 2007

Choose to receive God's grace


We can face life with a confident attitude, knowing that where God guides, He provides. God gives us grace one day at a time just as He gave the Israelites manna one day at a time.

Every time you realize you are dreading something, make a decision to stop dreading and just believe that you can do whatever you need to do with joy because God is with you.

Say This:

"I refuse to dread. I choose to receive God's grace to help me accomplish all that I need to do today."

Have a Magnificent Monday in the Lord!

Friday, July 13, 2007

Good Fruit



The Bible says a good tree will bear good fruit, and a rotten tree will bear rotten fruit. Likewise, the “fruit” of our lives comes from the “root” within us. If you're rooted in shame, guilt, inferiority, rejection, lack of love and acceptance, etc., the fruit of your relationships will suffer. However, once you have a revelation of God’s unconditional love for you and begin to accept yourself and others, eventually these new roots will produce good fruit, and your relationships will thrive.


Put your Jesus on and allow everyone that comes in contact with you to see it, feel it and want it.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

A river of life



Are you tired of your life being dry, confused and without direction? Are you weary of having to strive for everything in life? Just remember, until you're able to get your well cleared out and unplugged, everything will be difficult, disappointing and unfulfilled. No matter what you try, you'll be unable to taste the water from that river. And that water satisfies like nothing else.

Remember, God put a river of life inside each of us. We just need to tap into that stream by clearing up what blocks its flow. God can help you forgive, see the needs of those around you, and let go of past hurts or wrongs. He wants to help you deal with the “stones” and “debris” that are stopping up your well.

Make a choice today to stop spending your life fighting, struggling and trudging through the mud with every step. Stop taking inventory of what you've lost, and take a good look at what you've got left. Ask God to help you clear out the debris. Then enjoy the satisfying flow of the river of life!


Have a Terrific Tuesday.

Be encouraged today!

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

TAKE IT PERSONALLY!




I remember several years ago someone criticizing me and then saying, “Don’t take it
personally.” I looked amazed, I’m sure, and explained, “How can I not take it personally when
you are talking about me!” Then we both laughed!

So don’t criticize someone and not expect them to take it personally. There are 100 ways to say
the same thing, so be careful what you say and how you say it. You can be candid which is
good, instead of blunt, which usually isn’t.

In all areas I think it is irresponsible not to take things personally. I think it makes a huge
difference in life and work if you care! You will do more, go out of your way for a customer,
work harder, and be easier to be around if you care and take it personally!
Success takes a lot of hard work. But more importantly, success takes a lot of “heart” work.
Whatever you are doing at work, at home, and in the community take it personally.

“If a man is called to be a streetsweeper,
he should sweep streets
even as Michelangelo painted,
or Beethoven composed music,
or Shakespeare wrote poetry.
He should sweep streets so well
that all the hosts of heaven and earth
will pause to say, here lived a great streetsweeper
who did his job well.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Whatever your goals and dreams, throw yourself into them and take it personally.

Friday, June 29, 2007

Get Started and Never Quit





I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward.
—Philippians 3:14


Has God told you to do something and you intend to obey Him at some time, but you just have not gotten around to it yet? Good intentions are not obedience. You have not obeyed until you have taken the action that God instructed you to take.

I encourage you to get started moving in the right direction. Begin to pray about your vision. If you do not have one, pray for one, and in the meantime, become associated with somebody who does have one. Get around a visionary and you may become one.

Get started moving in a positive direction. Speak positive things about yourself and your life; believe that God can use you.

Get excited! It feels better than being bored. If God has given you a vision, you must be committed to bringing that vision to pass under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Establish short-term and long-term goals, then move toward those goals daily in prayer and in action.

Visions do not come to pass overnight, so you must be patient and just keep moving even if you do not see any visual evidence of success for a long time.

Get started and never quit!

Do This:

Start moving in a positive direction. Take steps of obedience. Don't just have good intentions. Be a doer of the Word.

Honor God for the days of rest.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Good Morning


When I say good morning I mean to say:

G-od

O-ffers us His

O-utstanding

D-evotion to

M-ake us

O-bedient &

R-eady for a

N-ew day with Him.

I-nspire others please, and

N-ever forget (I prefer always remember)

G-od loves you!


HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Live beyond your feelings.


Take some time and think about where you were when you first accepted Christ into your heart. Listen to the Holy Spirit instead of listening to the devil! The way to listen to the Holy Spirit is by following your heart not your head or your feelings. Learn to live beyond your feelings.

Don't compare yourself with other people. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Be patient with yourself. Keep pressing on and believe that you are changing every day.

Don't give up! You are growing up!

Say This:

"Christ is my life. I grow up into Him Who is the Head. Through Him I have joy unspeakable and full of glory!" (1 Peter 1:8 KJV.)

Have a GREAT day in the Lord.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Life is a gift


There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. One day, her boyfriend asked her to marry him. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry him.

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. She was able to see everything for the first time, including her boyfriend.

Her boyfriend asked her, "Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?"

The girl was shocked when she realized that her boyfriend was blind, and refused to marry him.

Her boyfriend walked away in tears. Later, he wrote a letter to her
saying:
"Just take care of my eyes, dear."

This is how some people change when their status changes. Few remember what their life was like before and those who have always been there for them, even during the most painful situations.

Life Is A Gift

Today

Before you think of saying an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.

Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went to their grave too early.

Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn't clean or sweep

Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive - Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled,and those who wished they had your job.

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one maker.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around.


Life is a gift, Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, and fulfill it.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

God has a positive answer


For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,
God has a positive answer for it.

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28)

You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I FORGIVE YOU
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 11:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith
(Romans 12:3)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 13:34)

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Guidance



Dancing With God
When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G": I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i".
"God, "u" and "i" dance."
God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
and to guide you through each season of your life.

This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
Interceding in prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards;
so let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance !

Monday, June 18, 2007

Stay in the Light

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you".....Isaiah 43:2

Peace be with you today as you hold onto your faith, hope, courage and ability to cope. You are not forsaken. You will be delivered from your difficulties.

This, too, shall pass.

Right now breathe in the strength and love of the Lord. You are a child of God divinely guided in all ways. Everything is already all right.

Stay in the Light.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

You Can't Hide behind Evil



INTERPRETATION OF PROVERBS 12

1. To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid.

2. The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone

who makes evil plans.

3. Sin cannot offer security! But if you live right, you will be as secure

as a tree with deep roots.

4. A helpful wife is a jewel for her husband, but a shameless wife

will make his bones rot.

5. Good people have kind thoughts, but you should never trust

the advice of someone evil.

6. Bad advice is a deadly trap, but good advice is like a shield.

7. Once the wicked are defeated, they are gone forever, but no one who obeys God

will ever be thrown down.

8. Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse.

9. It's better to be ordinary and have only one servant [a] than to think you are somebody and starve to death.

10. Good people are kind to their animals, but a mean person is cruel.

11. Hard working farmers have more than enough food; daydreamers are nothing more

than stupid fools.

12. An evil person tries to hide behind evil; good people are like trees

with deep roots.

13. We trap ourselves by telling lies, but we stay out of trouble

by living right.

14. We are rewarded or punished for what we say and do.

15. Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person

listens to advice.

16. Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.

17. An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person

tells nothing but lies.

18. Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

19. Truth will last forever; lies are soon found out.

20. An evil mind is deceitful, but gentle thoughts bring happiness.

21. Good people never have trouble, but troublemakers have more than enough.

22. The LORD hates every liar, but he is the friend of all who can be trusted.

23. Be sensible and don't tell everything you know-- only fools spread

foolishness everywhere.

24. Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave.

25. Worry is a heavy burden, but a kind word always brings cheer.

26. You are better off to do right, than to lose your way by doing wrong.

27. Anyone too lazy to cook will starve, but a hard worker is a valuable treasure.

28. Follow the road to life, and you won't be bothered by death.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Creative Thinking


Sometimes you run across a quote in a book or you hear someone say something that just jumps out at you. Then again, some things are so subtle that you may overlook the wisdom shared.

They just aren’t slogan material such as “Just Do It!” or “Dance like no one is watching.”
Nevertheless, a somewhat boring statement could turn your life around. As they say, “The light came on.” The following quote did that for me recently. Maybe you can mull it over and see what it does for your thinking, your job, or that big challenge facing you.
“The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them.” – Albert Einstein

This probably wouldn’t be printed on a t-shirt but it is a quote that is worth re-reading! The next question to ask yourself is, “How can I think on a higher level?”
Here are some tips that might help you look at your situation differently and think “up.”

1. Read your bible

2. Step away from the problem for a short period of time.

3. Do something entirely different to take your mind off your challenge.

4. Find something funny whether it is renting a funny movie or going into a card shop and reading the funny cards, or getting with a friend that makes you laugh.

5. Find an article, a book or CD about the art of creative thinking.

6. Read your bible

7. Go to a conference or expo where there are lots of ideas. Attend meetings whether they
are related to your problem or not. When you are around energized people with ideas it
spreads to other areas.

8. Write down 20 things you could do about your situation. Find the best one to try and go to work on that!

9. P-U-S-H (PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS)

Challenge yourself to raise your level of thinking. It’s an exciting concept…if you think about it.

Monday, June 11, 2007

SATAN'S MEETING: (Read even if you're busy)



Satan called a worldwide convention of demons.

In his opening address he said,

"We can't keep Christians from going to church."

"We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth."

"We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their savior."

"Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken."



"So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.."

"This is what I want you to do," said the devil:

"Distract them from gaining hold of their Savior and maintaining that vital connection through out their day!"

"How shall we do this?" his demons shouted.

"Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered.

"Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow."

Pursuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles."

"Keep them from spending time with their children."

"As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!"

"Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice."

"Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive." To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly."

"This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ."

"Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers."

"Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day."

"Invade their driving moments with billboards."

"Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes.."

"Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become dissatisfied with their wives. "

"Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night."

"Give them headaches too! "

"If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere."

"That will fragment their families quickly!"

"Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas."

"Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death."

"Even in their recreation, let them be excessive."

"Have them return from their recreation exhausted."

"Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead."

"Keep them busy, busy, busy!"

"And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences."

"Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus."

"Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause." !

"It will work!"

"It will work!"

It was quite a plan!

The demons went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there.

Having little time for their God or their families.

Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.

I guess the question is, has the devil been successful! in his schemes?

You be the judge!!!!!

Does "BUSY" mean: B-eing U-nder S-atan's Y-oke?

Do You Love Him?

God Bless,

Friday, June 8, 2007

Ten Guidelines From God #8, 9 and 10


8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime
you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands
of people, and experience so much. How can
you be so impatient then when it takes Me
a little longer than you expect to handle
something on My to-do-list? Trust in My
timing, for My timing is perfect. Just
because I created the entire universe in
only six days, everyone thinks I should
always rush, rush, rush

9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just
as much as I love you. They may not dress
like you, or talk like you, or live the same way
you do, but I still love you all. Please try
to get along, for My sake. I created each
of you different in some way. It would be
too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.

10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not
love yourself? You were created by me for
one reason only -- to be loved, and to love
in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget......

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Ten Guidelines From God #6 and #7


6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you
can't see from where you are. Have faith in
Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me;
you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you,
and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you,
it seems as if you have so much trouble just
doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were
only two years old. When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are
less fortunate than you. Share your joy with
those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those
who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith
with those who have none.

Monday, June 4, 2007

Ten Guidelines From God #5


5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because
you know I'm in control. But there's one
thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't
forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to
include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends
and family. Prayer is simply you having
a conversation with Me. I want to be your
dearest friend.

Friday, June 1, 2007

Ten Guidelines From God #4


4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think
I can handle it from here." Why do you think
you are feeling stronger now? It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking
care of them. I also renew your strength
and cover you in my peace. Don't you
know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about
them. Just let Me do my job.