#serving

Galatians 5: 13 LIFE by the Spirit “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do now use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Never be deceived by the words "it's better to be outspoken." These words are heartless, without love and intended to cut off the other person. You are cruel and uncaring at the same time.  What happened to the love and compassion for your fellow brother or sister?

My attitude needed to change and I decided to compromise my outspoken ways. I have come to realize that it isn’t what you say that hurts but how you say it. This has resulted in me turning the other cheek and keeping a guard over my mouth.  I have decided to compromise not to appease my husband but to compromise in showing love to him.  In the meantime I am learning to make the sacrifice of watching myself and not making it all about me.

I have heard it said that service is contagious.  I am still not sure how that really works but I am sticking it out. 

I want to encourage you to try and be compassionate, loving and kinder to each other.  When your spouse needs something you should consider doing without moaning. See if there is a change in your relationship.

Prayer

Lord God, You know me.  I humbly pray and ask You please help me so that I am not too outspoken and rude. Help me with my commitment to showing compassion and also being friendly and kind. Help me be of service to my husband and kids.  I pray asking this in Jesus Christs Name, Amen.

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"Now is the occasion to shine!"

Isaiah 61: 3 “and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.”

My past I know best what it has been. I lived for worldly things. Fairly and unfairly and won them.  Reflecting over my life I realize that in the meantime I have come to realize that it really doesn’t matter, what is it all worth?

I wasn’t happy and there was no peace in my life, I was in a constant battle. I remember how I suffered by the unsatisfied ruffian and had to lay low and how I dragged myself through months if not years of weary suffering.

Constantly praying for myself and shedding tears almost each and every day.  After many hours of prayer and speaking to my pastor and Dad I realized I could chart a different course.  “Rise up and face my fears.”  I remember that it was difficult to inspire confidence in my children but I persevered.

It’s been a very long time and I feel that my children love me and that I had done the best that I could at that time.  I believe God has given me beauty for ashes.

Looking at my children I feel that they are “oaks of righteousness.”  God has kept His hand over each one of my children. He will never let them out of His sight.

Prayer

Lord as I reflect over my life and come to stand humbly before You, praying Lord God forgive me, I am a sinful person. I know that I did not always act properly and that my sin seemed to take over many times. I humbly pray forgive me. My life as I think about it had turned into ashes but out of the ashes I can look at my children and see the beauty.  Yes, Lord we struggled through difficult time and we made it to where we are today.  Thank You, I love You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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#livingholylives

2 Corinthians 7: 1 “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleans ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

Each morning I wake up and the first thought that springs to mind is God. I say “thank You Lord for another day.” Jump out of bed and run the water in my shower. There are times when I feel miserable and just crawl out of my bed but most of the time I am grateful for a brand new day. I say thank You to the LORD for granting me another chance in life.

I respect other religions and I mix with a number of people which are not Christians.  I have learned that we cannot push our faith onto other people who are not interested in Christians. So when they speak to me about their gods I listen and node and make a comment here and there. I serve a Living God and know that should they come to love God the way I do, they would be great ambassadors for His kingdom.  From my point of view I am learning to stay humble. My attitude to people has to have tolerance and I need to love them with the Love of Christ. I am faithful to the Lord my God and will do whatever He wants me to do.

Living a holy life is an instruction from God, be holy as the LORD your God is holy. It’s not easy living a holy live, you need to focus on not swearing, cursing and acting just like “Joe soap.” 

Prayer

Abba Father, I humbly come into Your presence this morning, I pray LORD that I aspire to live a holy life as it is YOUR instruction for my life. I am not always faithful in being Holy and I humbly pray forgive me. Teach me to place a guard over my mouth and keep out the filth and dirt that pours out of it on occasion. I ask this in the name of the LORD Jesus Christ. Amen

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My troubled conscience!

Psalm 32: 5 KJV “I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”

I really get angry with people and they frustrate me and before I know it I have sinned by saying really ugly things about them. The truth of the matter is my conscience bothers me to such an extent that I confess my mouth to the LORD my God asking for forgiveness.  They don’t even know I said whatever but I realize God heard me and I feel truly bad about it.

In confessing my sin I feel better and I can carry on. I need to get whatever off my chest and move forward. Then I get these little reminders that plague my mind and I realize that the Devil is reminding me of past sins that have been forgiven. I bind him and send him back to where he came from. Not accepting the thoughts he tried to plant in my mind.

The Greek Word translated as confession means “to agree with God.” I strive each and every day to come into agreement with God. I know and realize that I am not perfect but God knows my heart and understands me.  I read this message posted on G+ “Make a habit of shutting down conversations that aim to tear others down.” Lord we need to implement this in our own lives to honour You.

Prayer

Lord God in humbleness I pray forgive me for being difficult at times, for being too sensitive and always trying to impress people. Lord You know I love You with all my heart and that I want to be a good person and maintain a right spirit towards people and You Lord. Forgive me if I have offended You or anybody today. In the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

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