You know, I never understood people who always expect to get things without actually working hard to get it. Yes, prayer is good. But don’t use prayer as an excuse to not do anything. Have you ever met people who … Continue reading
You know…in life, there’s no point of envying other people or getting mad at the world because you don’t have what you want!
Each thing at his own timing.
If all of your friends are getting blessed, be happy for them! When your turn comes, you’ll want them to be happy for you too.
I have a good example I heard from a friend:
When the postal man comes to deliver your mail daily, he starts at the first house and goes down the street. Even though he’s still far away and is not at your house yet, you can hear him coming and know that soon, you’ll have your mail. chacun son tour. Your time will come. So don’t be stressed and worried when you don’t see what you’ve been praying about just yet.
God knows what you can and cannot handle and if He gave you what you wanted now, you probably wouldn’t know what to do with it!
1. Be patient.
2. Know how to discern your desires and His desires.
3. Don’t be jealous or envying of what other people have.
Prepare yourself while you’re in waiting.
If you’re waiting for a new job/promotion–work hard so you can get there. Find ways to get better at what you do while you still can. Be the best at it.
If you’re waiting for your mate, prepare yourself first. Get your life together and better yourself, your relationship with God, and everything else around you, so that when the right person comes along, your life will be where it needs to be.
Why would God send you somebody to love when you don’t even know who you are?
Just think about it.
Have a goodnight.
Thought of the day.
People always say, “If God exists, why is there so much evil going on in the world? Why can’t he eliminate evil from happening?”
Anything that is evil is not of God, if it’s not of God, it’s against God. Sin is evil. It’s not of God. So does that include us? If God was to eliminate all evil things, you and I would be ELIMINATED as well because we do evil almost everyday.
Lying, evil thoughts, envy, jealousy, pride, lust, anger, greed, the list goes on on.
But Because of JESUS and His mercy, we aren’t eliminated, but we are forgiven every time we repent with a sincere heart and seek for His forgiveness.
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Good DAY!!!!!
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Take back your weapon. But what exactly is your weapon?
It is your tongue!!!
Sometimes we look too far for answers. Maybe the answer is in your mouth. All you need to do is declare and confess. The devil knows that there is power in your words, so that is why he tries to shut you down. Don’t let him shut you down. Speak. Speak for your life. Speak the word of God. Speak to your situation.
The answer is in your mouth.
That is why the tongue is so important. Every word you say will either bless you or curse you.
You cannot bless God, and then curse people with the same tongue. If you are using your tongue to only curse people and say negative things, how can you rebuke the devil when you have something that belongs to him?
All the lies that come out of your mouth, the gossip, insults…all of those belong to him. SO do you think that he will listen to you when you try to rebuke him or his demons?
NO.
The tongue is the fire you are burning for yourself.
Don’t let confusion come out of your mouth. To have authority and power over the spirits of darkness, you must be careful how you use your tongue.
Life and death come out of your mouth, so you need to stop blaming other people for your problems. Don’t blame them; blame yourself for the things that you said out of hurt, anger or confusion.
Read
Luke 10:19
Proverbs 13: 2-3
James 3:1-12
Proverbs 10:11
Jeremiah 15:19
Isaiah 28:11
1 Corinthians 14:20
This is from a powerful sermon that my Dad preached yesterday at church!
God bless you all!!!
Expecting the Best.
Psalm 32:8-11
Your life is based on:
- Who you are.
- Who God wants you to be,
- How God made you.
-Have a different mindset and perspective from others around you.
- Have a different vision
- Let your conviction be different from others.
-Let your experiences differ from others.
-Increases your abilities in life.
- Encourages others.
-Listening to God every morning.
-Thinking of God’s promises all day long.
- Put your trust in God’s love no matter the situation.
When we Trust God, His love will give us:
Peace
Assurance
Security
FAITH.
How important is your faith? Where has your faith taken you? How important is it to live by faith?
Well, to me, very important!!! If it wasn’t for my faith, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
“Now faith is assurance of the things hoped for, proof of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)
Many people say or think that they are walking by faith. Faith will not just automatically be a part of your life if you are not plugged in to the Word of God. I can say that since I have been daily meditating, my faith has extremely increased!!! Because the Word of God is in me, I find myself growing–spiritually, and instead of doubting, I have faith.
The Word of God says that, “Faith comes from hearing the word of God.” ( Romans 10:17)
By simply taking the time to read your bible, or hearing a short word on the radio station, your thoughts will begin to transform little by little and your faith will become SOLID!
Because of your faith, you will not let anything shake you or bug you easily because you know that things will go accordingly.
You may not see what you are hoping for at the moment, but you can, if you keep your faith by being rooted in the Word of God.
Have a blessed Sunday tomorrow:-)
Anyone that can change your atmosphere so easily is someone who has power of you.
With that being said, it can be anyone that you come across, who suddenly affects your mood because you never forgave. Or someone who usually upsets or irritates you…
If they are changing your mood all of a sudden, than they simply have power over you.
It is that simple.
I am learning how to not let people get in my way or affect my attitude. Don’t let people have power over you. The world teaches us otherwise, but the Bible says, “…And be wary of the shrewd advice that tells you how to get ahead in the world on your own. . Stinginess impoverishes.” Mark 4:25
Choosing not to forgive is being selfish( stingy). That attitude will get you nowhere in life. And it will get you nothing.
Have a blessed day!
It is 2011.
We are facing earthquakes.
Wars.
Famine all over the world.
Is it the end of the world? Is Jesus coming back now?
People all over the world believe that we have reached the end of times. I also found myself saying that a couple of times as well, to be honest.
But I think God wanted to remind me some things. I was reading Matthew 24 yesterday and today, and I did a lot of reflecting. Please, don’t hesitate to read the whole chapter so you may know what I am referring to.
Jesus was foretelling the future when he was asked, “When will there be any sign ahead of time to signal your return and the end of the world?”
Verse 6. Jesus told them, “…When reports come in of wars and rumored wars, keep your head and don’t panic. This is routine history; this is no sign of the end. Nation will fight nation and ruler fight ruler, over and over. Famines and earthquakes will occur in various places. This is nothing compared to what is coming.”
Just because we are seeing wars and earthquakes all over the world, it does not mean that it is the return of the Son of Man. Those things are simply things that we will experience in life. His return will not be known, so we must always be alert. Verse 43. “A homeowner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would stay alert and not permit the house to be broken into. You also must be ready at all time. For the Son of Man will come when least expected.”
“If that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away, he does what he pleases—the Master is going to show up when he least expects it and make a hash of him. He’ll end up in the dump with the hypocrites, out in the cold shivering, teeth chattering.” –(The Message)
Oh, Lord, I do not want that to be me. I want to be ready at all time. I don’t want to be caught off guard. That’s why it’s so important to live as God would like us to, daily. Sometimes, we think that we still have tomorrow, but tomorrow is never promised. I encourage you today to get your life right with God.
I’m still seeking Your face Lord,
I respect You and all that You are.
I pray that others may come to see Your face.
Help us, and keep us going each day.
Acquit us, as we throw our worries away.
Pull us back from evil.
Lift us up, if we are falling or struggling.
You’re everything to me.
You are what matters the most in my life.
Keep me.
Your chosen one,
Deborah Kabwang
“The first will become last, and the last will become first.”
It may seem like you will always fall short and always be last in everything you do right now. But God rewards those who are faithful.
Because you are chosen, you will be first.
Those watching you will not comprehend how it will happen, but God elevates His children who love him and those who are truly faithful.
Night Night.:-)
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We say that we want eternal life but are not ready to sacrifice to get eternal life! We say “Yes, God. I am ready and willing.” We tell Him that we are ready to surrender it all for Him, but are we really?
In Matthew 19:16, a young man had asked God, ” What thing must I do to get eternal life?“ God told Him to keep his commandments,“do not murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as you do yourself.”
The man then said, “I’ve done all that. What’s left? What else must I do?“
He wasn’t ready for what was coming next, though.
Jesus replied, “If you want to be perfect, go sell your possessions, give everything to the poor. All your wealth will then be in heaven. Then come follow me.”
The young man thought he must have been crazy to ask him that. he walked away, sadly, holding on tight to a lot of things and the very thing that Jesus told him to let go.
I realized, sometimes we follow God as long as we are not going out of our way. We are not willing to let go what God has already asked us to let go of. But to truly be a follower we have to completely live for Him. No matter what. I am learning to do that. I am learning to let things go. It is not easy, but it’s for a good cause and God always helps.
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for the rich to enter God’s Kingdom? Let me tell you, it’s easier to gallop a came through a needle’s eye than for the rich to enter God’s kingdom.” Matthew 19:23
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Good Morning!!!
“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him–work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend.”
Matthew 18:15
A lot of times when we have a dispute or misunderstanding with friends, some may have the attitude of “Well, it’s not my fault, so and so did me wrong…”
We keep a grudge without even approaching the person, to try to resolve the issue. No matter what they did, you should approach the person if they really hurt you, instead of keeping everything bottled up! That will not help the situation at all. We should go to one another if there is a problem…life is too short to keep grudges. Talk it out, forgive and keep moving on!
” What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action.”
Matthew 18:18
Sometimes, we speak and think as if God isn’t hearing us. But everything we say will come back to us. Speaking out negative words to hurt someone will only hurt yourself, in the end.
Have a great Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Okay, it is day #6.
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, pick up your cross and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life. And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? Is anything worth more than your soul.” Matthew 16:24-27
Wow, I read this last night, I was taken back. Peter was trying to stop Jesus from surrendering and suffering. But Jesus knew that his time was up and that his suffering would be worth it.
Jesus tells us embrace suffering because self-help is no help at all. We shouldn’t focus so much on ourselves all the time, but focus on eternal things.
The things of this world will soon perish, but God will always remain.
So, stop thinking about yourself all the time.
“Sooner or later, the Son of Man will arrive with all the splendor of his Father, accompanied by an army of angels.” And if you were so focused on yourself, unfortunately, you will not be joining the party.
We are not of this world….remember that.
