Monday, August 11, 2008

Day 6 Theme: Adversity

During Difficult Days
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed;
we are perplexed, but not in despair....
2Corinthians 4:8 KJV
As we travel the roads of life, all of us are confronted
with streets that seem to be dead ends. When
we do, we may become discouraged.After all,
we live in a society where expectations can be high and
demands even higher.
If you find yourself enduring difficult circumstances,
remember that God remains in His heaven. If you become
discouraged with direction of your day or your life,
turn your thoughts and prayers to him. He is a God of
possibility, not negativity. He will guide you through your
difficulties and beyond them. And then, with a renewed
spirit of optimism and hope, you can thank God the Giver of
all things good for gifts that are simply too profound to fully understand and for treasures that are too numerous to count.
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Don't fret or worry, Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.
Philippians 4; 6-7 MSG
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Today's Prayer of praise
Heavenly Father, you are my strength and my refuge. As I journey through this day, I know that I may encounter disappointments and losses, When I am troubled, let me turn to You. Keep me steady, Lord, and renew a right spirit inside of me this day and forever.
Amen.
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I'd like to talk a little bit about these difficult times, When we feel like our world is falling apart and we can not get a hold of anything to make it better, we realize that we have no control. Somethings in life are meant for us not to control, they are meant for us to look towards God our Savior.
That is who he is isn't he? Did he not give his only son for Us? rather we are believers or not, He did.. could you give your only child to save the lives of others? I know I couldn't.
My point is, that I like many of you have had many many difficulties in our life, felt like we were drowning, can't breath, the room is closing in on us, etc. We as humans always try to fix the problem, No Matter what it takes. But it only gets worse.
Now that i am learning that God loves me more then i could ever love my kids and grand kids, I am grateful for I never knew love like this before. I use to not feel worthy of any kind of love, for the things i have done in my life. And now I feel worthy of Gods love. Cause I know if I can love my kids and grand kids no matter what they have done, and Gods love is greater then that, then I am worthy..
I may not always be as dedicated as others or as much as I would love to be, I know it is OK, for God loves me enough to have been beside all of my life, as He will always be in my life right beside me every good and great step I take as well as with all the difficult steps I take.
So please do not ever feel that you are not worthy enough of Gods love because you are. It is the dedication that we lack I think is more important to God, Think about it, Do you stop loving your kids because they did something stupid? no we don't, We may get upset with them, even angry with them but we never stop loving them. and although they think we don't love them enough they are wrong, and that's how we feel about God, that we are never good enough for earn the love He is giving us.
But he is telling us Hey I Love You I will Never Stop Loving you. Turn to me child, tell me your problems, let me help you, let my guide you, let me love you. Trust in me, believe in me, love me, worship me. I believe that is what God feels.
Remember when times seem to be difficult please turn to God and ask for his help, and guidance.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Peace

As I was reading and typing this message this morning, I really wasn't paying that much attention to what it was saying to me. My day is full of everything but really nothing at all. It's like OK lets get this done for the day and move on to others nothing things to do Today.
This is why I wanted to start this blog so that I and others like me can take the time to read what someone else who has more knowledge said.
I read and type all ofthis from a book, i think it helps me to understand some things that I other wise would not understand.
Today's theme was Peace... I have to say that when I was done and was trying to reread everything.. Peace for me is knowing that if I have a problem I can go to God, ask him to take it from me.. sometimes I have a power struggle over the problem.
But I have learned that when I try to control things myself the problem only gets worse.
I have no peace of mind, no peace in my heart, so there fore there is no peace in my life.
So pleace read and reread the "Theme for Day 5" and see where you can learn to have peace in your life. I am not saying that I never struggle with wanting to do things my way, because I do.
What I am saying is that life is so much better when I just turn it over to God.
Thank you please leave your word of what you think about this or whatever problem you have help someone else or get help from us..
Have a great day
Denise

Day 5 Today's Theme: Peace

Praising God For His Peace
But now in Chirst Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. for He Himself is our peace.
Ephesians 2:13-14
On many occasions, our outer struggles are simply manifestions of the inner conflicts that we feelwhen we stray from
God's promise of peace,
The beautiful words of john 14:27 remind us that Jesus offers peace, not as the world gives, but as He alone gives:
"Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful" (HCSB).
As believers, our challenge is straightforward: we should welcome Christ"s peace into our hearts and then, as best we can share His peace with our neighbors.
Today, as a gift to yourself, to your family, and to your friends, invite Christ to preside over every aspect of yourlife. It's the best way to live and the surest path to peace...today and forever.
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I leave you peace; my peace I give to you.
I do not give it to you as the world does.
So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27 NCV
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by
the power of the Holy pirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV
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Today's Prayer of Praise
Dear Lord, let me accept the peace and abundance that You offer through Your Son Jesus. You are the Giver of all things good, father, and you give me peace when I draw close to you.
Help me to trust Your will, to follow Your commands, and to accept Your peace, today and forever.
Amen