Monthly Archives: July 2015

“Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice” (Isaiah 41:10). Many times when we encounter problems in our lives, we experience the familiar feelings of anxiety, fear, and distress. However,…..

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The Lord desires that His children be givers and bless others. Not out of guilt or coercion but out of a willing, joyful and purposed heart. Scripture states that when we liberally bless others out of a pure heart full of God’s love, abundant blessings will return to us in the same measure we give out. On the other hand, we are told that if we scarcely bless others because of reluctance, unwillingness, or selfishness, we will scarcely reap a…..

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Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul! Time and again in everyday life we are bombarded with negative, anxious thoughts that attempt to send us into a spiral of restlessness and fear. Furthermore there are so many things to feel anxious about in this world: children, family members, friends, enemies, finances, health issues, school, college, jobs, finding the right mate, making decisions, meeting deadlines, natural disasters, staying safe and…..

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Lord Give Us Courage Psalm 27: 14 Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. In the hidden place of our hearts we all have things we are waiting and hoping for and expecting the Lord in His time to carry out for us. As we hang on to our beliefs we may even experience times…..

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Acts 3:18:19 So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord. In the midst of tumult, stress and the pressures of life it is very easy for us to allow our negative side to take over and propel us into an unhealthy…..

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We were created in the likeness of God and were given a body, soul, and spirit. The spirit part of us is where God resides, the center of our relationship where the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us. The spirit has power to control the mind, and the mind has power to control the body It is easy to get pulled into the chaos and cares of this world, so God calls us to come close to Him! If our…..

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Crying is the way we let go of hurt and pain. God created tears as an integral part of healing the heart. On the other hand, our world often associates crying with weakness or emotions that are out-of-hand, asking, “What is wrong with you?” In general, most people feel uncomfortable or awkward when they are around someone who is crying. In contrast, when Jesus saw Mary and Martha sobbing over Lazarus’ death, He wept. That is, He felt their pain…..

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Most of us are familiar with the parable that Jesus told about the loving father(a prototype of God) and his reckless, hedonistic son (a prototype of God’s children).  This young man was trying to figure out, “who am I” !  This demanding child wanted his inheritance, NOW, because he believed money would give him the power needed to make his life happy and complete. The wise, loving Father gave the son his inheritance, and let him go. At first, all seemed to be going the young man’s way, but as time went…..

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Worry is Negative Meditation Philippians 4:6-7 Do Not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. The consequence of our mind and heart staying engaged in fret and worry generates negative meditation. Negativity is a dark deceptive place…..

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Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord (releasing the weight of it) and He will sustain you: He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). Many times as we assess our responsibilities and duties as a parent, a student or at our job we feel weighed down with worry and anxiety. With our hearts in this burdened condition we tend to plummet into a panicked state together with the foreboding belief…..

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