World of difference between those 2. Granted, a ‘have to’ can become a ‘get to’ but I don’t think it works in the reverse… it would take all the joy out of being a ‘get to’. The points are: 1. we can choose which will be our attitude, in both states and 2. how we […]
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I suspect we all ask ourselves this question… is it (fill in the blank) worth the struggle? What difference will it make anyway? Is what is all that bad? Well… it might not be ‘that bad’ but is it in any way shape or fashion, good? Remember what Paul said? “I can anticipate the response
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The ‘?’ isn’t a mistake. And if you answer… ‘of course I’m here’ – where is your ‘here’? Do you truly know? Have you checked to see if you are on your path to becoming all you are or have you decided to take a ‘momentary break’? Actually, what IS a momentary break? Do you
“For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].”[James 3:2. AMP]
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].” [James 5:16.
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Do you have the slightest idea what this title means? Do I? I do know they are 3 building blocks for success in any area, at all times. I do believe that without their involvement, we are distinctly in a disadvantageous position. Besides, why waste your time and energy if you aren’t CDC. Actually, if
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When you look at yourself, your life – regardless of age – are you living up to your potential…. the promise in you? And when I ask this, I’m asking it from your point of view, not what others have placed upon you. I realize that our view is skewed by what others tell us
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Before you say anything, it IS important to have self-awareness and NO it is not egoism or only an obsessive emphasis on me, me, me. If you aren’t aware then you’ll miss the clues telling you the how and what you do/say has on those observing/interacting with you. This is true even when all you
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.” [Psalms 19:14, AMP] Sound familiar? It should. But is this our reality – are our thoughts acceptable and pleasing? Not always. I think this desire is restated
Do you ever get the feeling that this seems to perfectly depict how you often feel? That you are going, seeking the Lord but it seems to be a repeat? Remember, if you made Jesus your Lord then your life has been changed… even if your circumstances haven’t. You have been made a new
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
