Psalms 1:1-3
Without strong roots, a tree won't grow and produce fruit. Deep roots are a source of sustenance and an anchor in storms. You need to be strongly rooted in God for the same reasons. So, how do you develop roots? Absorb God's Word daily. As life gets busier, this may require creativity. During your child's soccer practice, memorize Bible verses you keep on cards in your purse. Use your lunch hour to read your Bible. Listen to the Bible on CD while you drive. Look for every opportunity to soak up God's truth and send down those roots.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
On Reverence and Respect...
The most important thing you can do for the people in your life-your family, your friends, your co-workers-is to treat them with respect. The reason we love is because we respect. We react to God's greatness with reverence, and then we turn around and look at these amazing creatures God has made in his own image (in his own image!)-men and women, boys and girls-and we treat them with respect because they are made in God's image. The alternative is unthinkable: to slap the image of God in the face is to slap God in the face.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Motivational.3
"Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way."
Everyday quote...
"Poverty is often concealed in splendor, and often in extravagance. It is the task of many people to conceal their neediness from others. Consequently they support themselves by temporary means, and everyday is lost in contriving for tomorrow."
Advice...
"Never say anything to hurt anyone. Moreover... refrain from double talk, from shrewd and canny remarks that are designed to advance our interests at someone's disadvantage. We are to turn our back upon evil, and in every way possible, do good, help people and bring blessings into their lives."
Remarkable quote...
"We may remark in passing that to be blind and beloved may, in this world where nothing is perfect, be among the most strangely exquisite forms of happiness. The supreme happiness in life is the assurance of being loved; of being loved for oneself, even in spite of oneself; and this assurance the blind man possesses. In his affliction, to be served is to be caressed. Does he lack anything? no. Possessing love he is not deprived of light. A love, moreover, that is wholly pure. There can be no blindness where there is this certainty.
Remembrance...
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord;yes,I will remember your miracles of long ago." - Psalm 77:11
God is definitely still in the miracle business today.We should never forget that He is able to pull us through any situation,problem,or temptation we are struggling with.Trust in the Lord,have full faith in his will,and pray continuously.
God is definitely still in the miracle business today.We should never forget that He is able to pull us through any situation,problem,or temptation we are struggling with.Trust in the Lord,have full faith in his will,and pray continuously.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Submission...
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
The two verses above should be at the front of everyone's mind. They are two of the most popular verses in the Bible for good reason - they remind us to not only trust in the Lord, but that He will come through for us.
The two verses above should be at the front of everyone's mind. They are two of the most popular verses in the Bible for good reason - they remind us to not only trust in the Lord, but that He will come through for us.
Trust...
"Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me." - Psalm 31:3
Psalm 31:3 is a great verse to turn to whenever you feel lost or hopeless. Not only is God our Rock, but it is He who will guide us through the storms of life. So put on your armor of God and your shield of faith, and trust in the Lord!
Psalm 31:3 is a great verse to turn to whenever you feel lost or hopeless. Not only is God our Rock, but it is He who will guide us through the storms of life. So put on your armor of God and your shield of faith, and trust in the Lord!
Faith...
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." - John 12:46.
There's a lot of darkness in our world. With so much evil, sometimes we forget that there is a shining Light that's always in control. Jesus is that Light, and He wants the absolute best for His children so try not to get caught up in the darkness and focus on the promises of our Lord. :)
There's a lot of darkness in our world. With so much evil, sometimes we forget that there is a shining Light that's always in control. Jesus is that Light, and He wants the absolute best for His children so try not to get caught up in the darkness and focus on the promises of our Lord. :)
A Rose...
I think of you as a rose,a lovely rose with petals soft a scent so sweet and light so beautiful a flower.with colors shining bright.Despite the thorns that prick just as life and love are sweet,rose too have thorns that stick.But,i do not fear to live and love,life's not exempt from pain-so i pick my rose.i may get hurt,but i will also gain!
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