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Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
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Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
It was a time in my life when I was not happy with the decisions that were being made around me. I had a grumbly heart!
Thought for the day: Don't ever sell short what God can do "because of you."
God's divine power is ready to go to work on your behalf. Invite Him into your circumstance today. Name it specifically to Him.
If you are going through hardship, take heart. You are not alone my sister, my brother. There are faithful people around you that can relate and help you through it. All the while, God…
Regret is like a hot potato. Hold onto it for any period of time and it will burn you. Regret basically leaves God out of the picture.
A story of a cockroach on a piano keyboard. Some problems we may face are not so easily resolved as a cockroach on a keyboard.
Inviting God to give TO you and then THROUGH you will energize you in a way that will surprise you.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." I find God in the places where I am most enthusiastic.
“He is my child and I love him.” That’s the kind of God I serve. God will forgive, cleanse and deliver us from our unrighteousness.
Lord God, Please help me not to shrink back and keep what I have to myself. Help me to have the courage to place my time, talents or resources in Your hands and watch…
Father, thank you for your loving grace and welcoming arms. Help me turn back to you more quickly each time I stray. In Jesus name, amen.
Have you thought about the legacy you want to leave and the impact you want to make on the lives of others?
It’s an un-ordinary challenge to consider trials pure joy! It seems unreasonable. “Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Hatred will sour your outlook and break your back. The load of bitterness is simply too heavy. Your knees will buckle under the strain, and your heart will break beneath the weight.
Being honest with God is good practice for being honest with others
'The problem with you two is that you never ask for my help"! said my seven year old son.
Love those who irritate you; it's loving God. Overlook offenses, guard your words, and let patience prevail. Following Christ's example leads to peace.
By faith I believed and salvation was my gift. By faith and hope I know what I believe. I believe in God, His love, His grace,His Son, His plan for my life.
Be of good courage today knowing that God is not surprised by anything that you are facing right now. In fact, He is with You to strengthen, settle, and establish you in the direction…
Are you waiting for others to reach out to you? How about reaching out to them? Maybe you should take the first step. You are not the only one who is Lonely.
Just as regular maintenance keeps machines working, regular spiritual self-assessments would keep you aware of “loose bolts”.