Strife drops the shield of faith, stops prayer results, and invites Satan and his cohorts into your midst. Discord is deadly. It paralyzes the power of God in your life.
Don't allow the enemy to stop at your own front door by allowing strife in your home. If you do, you'll be no threat to him anywhere else.
Put the power of harmony to work in your family.
----------Kenneth and Gloria Copeland
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
How to Forgive
http://www.wikihow.com/Forgive
Forgiveness is not a defensive action, but an offensive one. It actively demolishes strongholds that keep you and others in bondage to a hurtful situation. Be aware that you are in a spiritual battle through the act of forgiveness and may experience some resistance from the devil in this. Press forward towards victory anyway! It is the best gift you can give yourself!
Our Behaviour in the Secular world
They're Always Watching and Listening
.........By Os Hillman
It didn't take long for non-believers to realize I was different in the secular workplaces where I've worked. I didn't participate in the jokes, the dirty language, or criticism of management.
I didn't judge them for their behavior because they were merely acting the way they should act as one who does not have Christ in their life.
I viewed them as prisoners awaiting their salvation and that I might be the instrument to lead them to my Savior.
I would often be known as the "religious guy." It wasn't because I was particularly vocal or I tried to separate myself; it happened naturally. The Christ in me naturally made me stand out. Jesus called us to be the "salt and light" of any life situation. The secular workplace economy is contrary to the Kingdom of God economy so we should naturally stand out in any situation.
No matter where you are, others are watching you to determine if your faith is real or if you're an imposter. The world is looking to discredit your faith. You are a witness(for good or bad) always whether you choose to be or not.
When you begin to reflect the love and power of Christ in your life you won't have to have an evangelism program to win others into the Kingdom. It will be a fruit of your life. The "fish" will actually jump into the boat!
Beware how you conduct your life today. Because the prisoners are watching and listening.
.........By Os Hillman
It didn't take long for non-believers to realize I was different in the secular workplaces where I've worked. I didn't participate in the jokes, the dirty language, or criticism of management.
I didn't judge them for their behavior because they were merely acting the way they should act as one who does not have Christ in their life.
I viewed them as prisoners awaiting their salvation and that I might be the instrument to lead them to my Savior.
I would often be known as the "religious guy." It wasn't because I was particularly vocal or I tried to separate myself; it happened naturally. The Christ in me naturally made me stand out. Jesus called us to be the "salt and light" of any life situation. The secular workplace economy is contrary to the Kingdom of God economy so we should naturally stand out in any situation.
No matter where you are, others are watching you to determine if your faith is real or if you're an imposter. The world is looking to discredit your faith. You are a witness(for good or bad) always whether you choose to be or not.
When you begin to reflect the love and power of Christ in your life you won't have to have an evangelism program to win others into the Kingdom. It will be a fruit of your life. The "fish" will actually jump into the boat!
Beware how you conduct your life today. Because the prisoners are watching and listening.
Setting Boundaries
Dear Lord, help me. Sometimes as a parent, I get tired: tired of going against the world that seems to have no boundaries. In Your strength, help me to lovingly show my child the way. Soften their heart to accept and obey. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Write a list of boundaries for your family and your home. During natural conversations (in the car, during breakfast) casually bring these up a little at a time, making sure your child knows what your boundaries are.
Are there any areas in your own life where you have overstepped God's boundaries?
Do you discuss boundaries with your child at times when it won't turn into a heated argument?
.....from 'Encouragement for Today' newsletter
Write a list of boundaries for your family and your home. During natural conversations (in the car, during breakfast) casually bring these up a little at a time, making sure your child knows what your boundaries are.
Are there any areas in your own life where you have overstepped God's boundaries?
Do you discuss boundaries with your child at times when it won't turn into a heated argument?
.....from 'Encouragement for Today' newsletter
Emotions and Reactions
I allowed the Holy Spirit a few seconds to interrupt my natural flesh feelings.
When we embrace His preparations, even a girl with firecrackers in her blood like me can have reactions that honor God and breathe life into relationships.
Dear Lord, remind me to pause before I react.
Please forgive me for poor reactions in my past.
God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.
God, even when I feel disappointed by what life brings, I will trust You to bring good out of bad.
God, no matter what, I will hold on to You and Your truths.
God, my deepest desire is for more of You in me. And if that is the desire of my heart, I will never be disillusioned.
When hard situations arise, do I tend to react out of my emotions or out of a well-prepared heart of love?
How might pausing help me to react better?
.........Thots from 'Encouragement for Today' newsletter
When we embrace His preparations, even a girl with firecrackers in her blood like me can have reactions that honor God and breathe life into relationships.
Dear Lord, remind me to pause before I react.
Please forgive me for poor reactions in my past.
God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.
God, even when I feel disappointed by what life brings, I will trust You to bring good out of bad.
God, no matter what, I will hold on to You and Your truths.
God, my deepest desire is for more of You in me. And if that is the desire of my heart, I will never be disillusioned.
When hard situations arise, do I tend to react out of my emotions or out of a well-prepared heart of love?
How might pausing help me to react better?
.........Thots from 'Encouragement for Today' newsletter
About Abilities and Talents
God designed each one of us with certain abilities, but we tend to look at the abilities of the other women and we get caught in the comparison trap. We try to emulate her gifts and her talents when God has called us to something totally different.
After many years of anguish over my place in this world, or in my church, or in a women's group, I've come to embrace that which God has blessed me with. And I've decided I love being a plastic brownie knife!
Dear Lord, thank You for the gifts and talents You've given each of us. Please show us where we are most useful for Your kingdom and Your purposes. Give us boldness to carry out Your will especially when it might be an unexpected task. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Pray and ask God to reveal your gifts and passions which can best be used to further His kingdom. Embrace and excel in your uniqueness. Be available when opportunities arise for which your talents are best suited.
Are you grateful for your gifts or do you dismiss them as useless?
Are you second-guessing God and making comparisons with the talents of others?
Will you choose to love who God created you to be?
.........Thots from 'Encouragement for Today' newsletter
After many years of anguish over my place in this world, or in my church, or in a women's group, I've come to embrace that which God has blessed me with. And I've decided I love being a plastic brownie knife!
Dear Lord, thank You for the gifts and talents You've given each of us. Please show us where we are most useful for Your kingdom and Your purposes. Give us boldness to carry out Your will especially when it might be an unexpected task. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Pray and ask God to reveal your gifts and passions which can best be used to further His kingdom. Embrace and excel in your uniqueness. Be available when opportunities arise for which your talents are best suited.
Are you grateful for your gifts or do you dismiss them as useless?
Are you second-guessing God and making comparisons with the talents of others?
Will you choose to love who God created you to be?
.........Thots from 'Encouragement for Today' newsletter
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