1 Timothy 1:7
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."
(New Living Translation)
If you are God's child, there is no reason why you should be filled with fear. If you find yourself fearful, realize that it is not from God but from the enemy. The enemy's job description is to Steal, Kill and Destroy (John 10:10) To steal your joy, peace, confidence; To kill your morale, to destroy you! Therefore, anytime you feel fearful, intimidated, worried and timid, remember that this is not from God.
God has already given us the Spirit of Power(boldness, influence), of love and of self-discipline (other versions say sound mind). Instead, you should ask yourself, "Where has the Spirit of power, love and self-discipline disappeared to coz God has given them to me?"
We should be confident enough to know that God has our best interests at heart and he has good plans for us. We may pass through the waters, but he will safely bring us to the other side.
This should be our antidote for fear. That God has given us power, love and sound mind to live through each day.
Blessings!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Character Development..
"But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness,Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires."
Galatians 5:22-24 (Amplified Bible)
If you want to assess your character, the above is a summary of what good character entails. Many times we focus so much on our outward appearance more than what is on the inside-which is of more importance. True test of character is whether we are loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, faithful, good, humble and self-controlled when the world around us is the opposite of these.When a collegue in your office seems to irritate you every waking minute, how do you react? When your spouse accuses you or rebukes you, how do you respond? Is it lovingly accepting your mistakes or honestly explaining yourself to them or do you give them silent treatment for days hoping that that is punishment enough for the mistakes done? When someone shoves you in the streets as you are walking, what is the first thing that comes out of your mouth? and many more instances!
Well, we should really evaluate ourselves and allow God to spread the love through us. Its not easy, but it is definately possible!! The world is a better place with alot more love in the air!
Blessings!
Galatians 5:22-24 (Amplified Bible)
If you want to assess your character, the above is a summary of what good character entails. Many times we focus so much on our outward appearance more than what is on the inside-which is of more importance. True test of character is whether we are loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, faithful, good, humble and self-controlled when the world around us is the opposite of these.When a collegue in your office seems to irritate you every waking minute, how do you react? When your spouse accuses you or rebukes you, how do you respond? Is it lovingly accepting your mistakes or honestly explaining yourself to them or do you give them silent treatment for days hoping that that is punishment enough for the mistakes done? When someone shoves you in the streets as you are walking, what is the first thing that comes out of your mouth? and many more instances!
Well, we should really evaluate ourselves and allow God to spread the love through us. Its not easy, but it is definately possible!! The world is a better place with alot more love in the air!
Blessings!
Friday, January 15, 2010
How do you keep your cool despite the un-cool around you?
Jeremiah 17:7-8
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fail to bear fruit."
Trust in the Lord always. He is as real as the trees you see and touch everyday. How do you trust him when every of your faculty screams for your attention and causes you to worry? Do your best and then leave the rest to Him. He will come through for you in amazing ways. When you surrender to Him, you will still be strong and will continue to bear fruit...at home, in the work place, in school, wherever! Infact, when you keep your cool, you'll find people telling you often, that you look like you don't have any problems. But only you and the Lord know better!
Trust Him today, and let His waters quench you with amazing rest and tranquility!
Be blessed!
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fail to bear fruit."
Trust in the Lord always. He is as real as the trees you see and touch everyday. How do you trust him when every of your faculty screams for your attention and causes you to worry? Do your best and then leave the rest to Him. He will come through for you in amazing ways. When you surrender to Him, you will still be strong and will continue to bear fruit...at home, in the work place, in school, wherever! Infact, when you keep your cool, you'll find people telling you often, that you look like you don't have any problems. But only you and the Lord know better!
Trust Him today, and let His waters quench you with amazing rest and tranquility!
Be blessed!
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