#fight/flee

Judges 3: 31 ESV “After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed 600 of the Philistines with an oxgoad, and he also saved Isreal.”

Looking at this passage made me think of a number of reasons this guy “Shamgar” killed 600 Philistines. He must have been living in Israel and had more than enough of the Philistines raids on the town. I looked his name up and it seems he sit a Hebrew person.

Now thinking about this ox goad, I see it is a formidable sharpened instrument, sometimes ten feet long. Shamgar must have been very good with using this object.

It is clear that he didn’t worry about what would the people say, or how could he get involved. He saw a problem and took action.

How are doing when it comes to facing your problems?  Do you think you will do something about it or will you leave it and not get involved?

Prayer

Lord God please help us to stand up for what we believe in and guide us. Lord You knows our thoughts and heart, forgive us if we fail in trying. We will do the best we can. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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“You cannot withstand the storm. I am the storm”

Psalm 119: 165 “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

Keep calm, chill and relax! These words create a storm within me. I cannot relax when I have asked you or instructed you to do something specifically for me. The calm sea my being becomes dark and stormy the minute these simple words are spoken “keep calm, take a chill pill.”  Seriously!

Now you see I have a bit of a temper and I struggle to take the high road on small issues.  The problem I believe is that I feel disrespected when I pick up you have laid to me in my face. Oh my goodness my face turns red and if possible smoke will come out of my ears that very minute. Words pour out before I can even think or comprehend what I am saying. 

I am struggling with these emotions and I am told the I am emotional immature and that I should learn to take control. I am learning, I go to God’s word on more than one occasion and lately when someone makes me mad, I excuse myself from their company and leave the room. 

Prayer

Please Lord God, You know what makes me mad. I am really struggling with my temper and I am asking You to help me take control of my stormy temper. I ask this in the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

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#Friendship

Jeremiah 38: 22 NIV “All the women left in the palace of the king of Judah will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon.  Those women will say to you: “They misled you and overcame you – those trusted friends of yours. Your feet are sunk in the mud; your friends have deserted you.” 

My dad always reminded me that “birds of a feather flock together.” You are known by your friends.  The question I want to pose is “do you have good friends?” To climb the corporate ladder it is import to rub shoulders with the right people. You need people who have influence and so you want to be in their company.  

The skills managers actually lack and need are to my thinking, understanding people, being kind and friendly.  The problem with having too many friends is that it takes time and effort from both sides to keep the relationship going.

I know you are known by the company you keep as well as the company you shun. That is according to Charles Spurgeon. 

I believe it is better to be alone than to keep bad company. Life is too short to be in bad relationships.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, help us discern and take a good look at the company we keep. Also help us to be kind and friendly and helpful in all circumstances. We never know whether we are dealing with Angels you sent down to come and see us at work with Your people.

Blessed and Holy are You LORD God Almighty, thank you for today and the friends we do have in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen.

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#Are_you_able_to_listen?

Ezekiel 40: 4 “The man said to me, “Son of man, look carefully and listen closely and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought her.  Tell the people of Israel everything you see.” 

Do you sometimes dream of hearing God speak to you in an audible word? As you sit somewhere praying and hear God say “My Son, Daughter I am here.  Speak to me.” I do and I have heard God speak to me in a still voice. The problem is we don’t always listen carefully and we don’t always pay attention to that still voice we hear.

Yes I have heard the still voice speak to me on a number of occasions and regretfully the last time I heard God speak to me I didn’t listen carefully nor did I pay close attention to what God was saying.

In the mean time I am learning to listen more carefully and pay attention to everything I notice. I have decided that I don’t want to miss out on what God has in store for me this time. 

I didn’t listen without interrupting God and my life took a whole new turn. Thank goodness God is merciful and gives me the opportunity to rectify things.  His grace surpasses my expectations every time.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord I didn’t listen closely and I didn’t pay close attention when You were speaking to me.  In humbleness Lord I am asking You please Lord forgive me. I jumped to my own conclusions and did exactly what I wanted to. You know what I am referring to and I cannot change a thing but in humble prayer I am asking that You help me to listen careful and to pay close attention. You know that I am still regretting my actions and I am looking for guidance and asking You please show me the way forward. I declare the blood of Jesus Christ over my own life and the lives of each person reading this message. Please forgive me Lord in Jesus Christs Name. Amen

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