Thoughts for 31Oct2012 #2211

Be contented

We must learn not to complain of want, for we have learned in whatever condition we are to be content. We must know how to be abased, and how to abound. In any and all circumstances we must learn to face plenty and hunger, abundance and want. We can do all things through God

Philippians 4:11-13

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

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Thoughts for 30Oct2012 #2210

Change of attitude

God wants us to treat each other as He has treated us, thinking of others' needs and God's will before our own. Let us ask God to transform our heart and mind by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to take control of our thoughts and make our heart’s desire to reflect the passion of Jesus Christ. Ask God to forgive our tendency to think of our own importance, our own will and our own self-justification.

Philippians 2 : 5 - 6

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped…

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Thoughts for 29Oct2012 #2209

Peace

We need inner peace but we also need peace with others. Inner peace begins with a relationship with God and it continues as we focus on His strength and allow Him to fill us. In Isaiah 26 : 3 we are taught that God will keep us in perfect peace as our mind focus on Him and trust Him. Inner peace hinges on our trust in God. If you cannot find inner peace in you and you are filled with anxiety, choose to trust God. He will guide you through the maze of life. If you choose not trust Him, you will find yourself walking the road to stress and worry. Peace with others begins as we understand that God has called us to be peacemakers in our world. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9).

Isaiah 26 : 3

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

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Thoughts for 28Oct2012 #2208

Unique Designer’s Clothes

Do you know that is a special set of clothing that is always in style. It is the clothing of character and is best worn in the company of your friends and acquaintances. It requires good qualities to wear this special clothing and it is always a blessing to those who meet us.

Colossians 3 : 12

As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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Thoughts for 27Oct2012 #2207

Trust HIM

God will faithfully meet the needs of those who seek Him. In whatever He leads us to do, He will enable us to do by supplying us with the necessary needs as we continue to trust and obey Him. We must bear in mind that we do not receive when our motives are not pure and not according to His will. Most important of all, we do not receive and do not have God’s help because we do not ask. (James 4 : 2) Let us examine our motives and relate our needs to God’s commands.

Philippians 4 : 19

And it is He who will supply all your needs from His riches in glory because of what Christ Jesus has done for us

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Thoughts for 26Oct2012 #2206

Turn our weaknesses into strengths

2 Corinthians 3:1 - 6

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Our inadequacy can deter us from stepping out in faith to accomplish what God calls us to do. We must turn our inadequacy to a blessing. Even the apostle Paul felt inadequate, but he did not allow his feelings to hold him prisoner and prevent his sharing the Gospel. He drew closer to God. Let us pray and meditate more often so that our reliance upon God will be strengthened. We shall no longer rely on our own strength but become more motivated to work in the power of the Holy Spirit. Remember how God demonstrate the great things HE can do with so little and accomplished amazing feats through these men Moses and David were mere shepherds, and Gideon was least among Israel's men (Judges 6:15), Let us draw closer to God.

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Thoughts for 25Oct2012 #2205

Be serious only to HIM

All concerns of life are ordained of God. The little things of life, eating and drinking, walking and talking, are all ordained by God. These are the things in which our Lord lived. Do not pose as someone who is philosophical. We should take God seriously.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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Thoughts for 24Oct2012 #2204

Do not be discouraged.

You may have stumbled your way through much of life and tripped at some of the most embarrassing moments. Be confident that in your spiritual life, God has not let you completely fall. His love, care, concern, Scriptures, servants and helpers are all there to keep you from destruction. His hands uphold you. He is there in times of trial Let us thank God for his steadying influence in our lives. Let us thank Him for lifting us when we have been down, protecting us when we have been vulnerable and comforting us when we have been broken. Let us praise God for His grace, His glory and His closeness.

Psalm 37 : 23-24

If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

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Thoughts for 23Oct2012 #2203

The power of prayer

We must understand the power of prayer. We must know the great privilege and responsibility we have, in the family of God, to do this for one another. We need God’s intervention in our hearts and our lives !! Prayers invite God to be at work for His purposes in our live. There is power in prayer !

Philippians 4:5, 6.

The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

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Thoughts for 22Oct2012 #2202

Be a good listener

In our daily encounters, we come across many successful people who believe in money and trusted no one. There is no ignoring fact that their personal lives are falling apart. This will happen soon !! How can you help ? Be a good listener. You need not have to preach or give a Bible tract. Just be a friend. By your life and attitude, reflecting Christ who is genuine, caring and worthy of trust, you will ultimately bring the Lord Jesus into their lives !!

Proverbs 22 : 11

He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend

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Thoughts for 21Oct2012 #2201

Why don’t you ask HIM for help ?

How many times do we carry a burden or a problem we cannot solve? We fret and worry instead of asking God for help. We must realize that God has been very good to us. God makes us realize that with Him all things are possible. God listens and answers our prayers God loves us. God wants to help us. What problems are carrying today? Why don't you stop and ask God to help you.

Luke 11 : 9

So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you

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Thoughts for 20Oct2012 #2200

Always give thanks for everything

We must all learn how to appropriate the supernatural resources of God by faith that the Holy Spirit produces the supernatural, spiritual fruit of love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. that the Holy Spirit is ready and eager to lift your load, fill your heart with peace and enable you to demonstrate a thankful attitude, even in times of heartache, sorrow and disappointment

1 Thessalonians 5 : 18

…..give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus

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Thoughts for 19Oct2012 #2199

Last ditch effort

Friend, do not give up on any difficult situations. There is hope. God, through His Spirit and His word, can powerfully change your lives.

Proverbs 3 : 5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

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Thoughts for 18Oct2012 #2198

HE orders your steps

Are you looking for direction, for purpose, for meaning to your life? Finding the will of God has been difficult for many people. But the truth remains that He promises to give wisdom to any who ask, and we have that privilege when we belong to Him by virtue of having received the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. If you are facing a difficult situation in your life, wait on Him and avoid the usual rush to a decision that might be disastrous. "He is faithful who promised." Depend upon Him to make the way clear as you lay the decision prayerfully before Him.

Psalm 37 : 23
If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;

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Thoughts for 17Oct2012 #2197

The reward of the destitute

We have to realize that we cannot earn or win anything from God; we must either receive it as a gift or do without it. The greatest blessing spiritually is the knowledge that we are destitute. He can do nothing for us if we think we are sufficient of ourselves, we have to enter into His Kingdom through the door of destitution. As long as we are rich, possessed of anything in the way of pride or independence, God cannot do anything for us. It is only when we get hungry spiritually that we receive the Holy Spirit. The gift of the essential nature of God is made effectual in us by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 3 : 24
Being justified freely by His grace...

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Thoughts for 16Oct2012 #2196

Trust is tough

The tough test of trust comes during the moments when we are most afraid. Trust must be purified through the process of trial and tests. When we are in the company of our Saviour, in peaceful times, His presence will then be sure and constant when we are most afraid.

Psalm 56 : 3
When I am most afraid, I put my trust in you.

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Thoughts for 15Oct2012 #2195

HE will tell you

Major conflicts in life are resolved when, by an act of the will, one surrenders to the control of the Holy Spirit and faces temptation in His power. We are tempted when we do something against God’s will. Everyone can be tempted. Temptation becomes sin when we think on the feeling or idea and develop a strong desire, which is often followed by the actual act of disobedience. In our daily lives, we can easily identify our weakness whenever we are tempted and obey the Holy Spirit's instructions. When we resist temptation, we breathe spiritually and resume our walk with God. When we stop to believe God’s promise that He will enable us to be victorious over all temptations, we become carnal again. The moment you realize that you have done that which saddens or quenches the Spirit, you simply confess immediately and by faith claim God’s forgiveness and continue to walk in the light.

Galatians 5 : 16

I advise you to obey only the Holy Spirit's instructions. He will tell you where to go and what to do, and then you won't always be doing the wrong things your evil nature wants you to

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Thoughts for 14Oct2012 #2194

Be humble

To be humble is not to think of yourself at all !! Not many of us would qualify as being truly humble but it is a goal toward which we should all strive. We can only make real progress toward God in our lives unless we are humble.

2 Chronicles 7 : 14

 .. if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Even before we pray, before we seek His face, before we turn from our wicked ways, we must humble ourselves. It is because we are in no position to meet any of these other three criteria without first humbling ourselves.

James 4 : 6

But He gives us more and more strength to stand against all such evil longings. As the Scripture says, God gives strength to the humble, but sets Himself against the proud and haughty

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Thoughts for 13Oct2012 #2193

HE never fails nor forsakes

Men’s love for money can be compared to a pan of frogs in cold water placed over a low flame. As the flame warms the water, the frogs relax. And by the time the water is boiling, it is too late for them to jump out of the pan. They are boiled alive. In contrast, if the frogs were placed in a pan of boiling water, they would leap out instantly. Men’s love for money is being ruined by materialism, the love of money and the love of things. Men are greedy and are grasping for more than they have. Their appetites become insatiable. Stay away from the love of money. There is nothing wrong with money.

Hebrews 13 :5

Stay away from the love of money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, 'I will never, never fail you nor forsake you'

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Thoughts for 12Oct2012 #2192

How do you pray ??

Some begin prayer times by reading God’s Word. It is best to have a daily quiet time that includes prayer. It may be hours, but start somewhere with a regular time. You cannot expect God's blessing if you fail to spend time with Him. Frankly, the benefits of time spent in prayer are so great; at times I wonder why we do not pray more! God will bless you as you devote more time to prayer.

Luke 11 : 2-4

He said to them, "When you pray, say: " 'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.'

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Thoughts for 11Oct2012 #2191

Be an example

The world needs to see good examples. They need to see believers walk in love and purity and faith in their homes, in their schools and in their businesses. In your daily contact with people, they might reject or argue with the words you say. But they will never refute or forget your acts of love. Do not let petty sins and spiritual compromises cast a shadow over your example. Live above reproach and let the light of Jesus shine brightly through you. Always remember to share your experience and testimony so that God may be glorified.

1 Timothy 4:12
Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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Thoughts for 10Oct2012 #2190

Fasting

Fasting really has more to do with humility than it does with food "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6) So while the world often stands in fear of the proud, we need to remember that God favors the humble. The problem is that while humility is a godly quality, it does not come supernaturally like meekness. It only comes through practice. When we fast, we are putting the act of humility into practice. We deny ourselves something as basic as food. We deny ourselves much more than food. Fasting is a spiritual acknowledgment that it is God who sustains life, not food. And only through a deep and obedient relationship with God, through prayer and fasting, can we ever fully understand His purpose for our lives.

Isaiah 58:4
You will not fast as you do this day, to make your voice heard on high.

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Thoughts for 09Oct2012 #2189

Nothing is Impossible

Very often we stand face-to-face with situations in our daily lives that need to be changed. Some of those situations look totally impossible. But they are not. The next time you are tempted to look at situations as impossible, remember GOD

Luke 18:27
The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

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Thoughts for 08Oct2012 #2188 True freedom Our personality always wants more and more. We are designed with a great capacity for God; and sin and our individuality are the things that keep us from getting at God. We have to deliver our selves from individuality. We have to present our natural life to God and sacrifice it until it is transformed into a spiritual life by obedience. John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 2188

Thoughts for 07Oct2012 #2187 Do not be afraid How can we be certain in what happens Jul2012? What is our guarantee for tomorrow? Where do we gather excitement about eternity? The Lord is our helper! Fear will not be our master because our future, our destiny, our eternity rest in the hands of the eternal Lord. The worst that man can do is to send me home to my Lord. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" 2187

Thoughts for 06Oct2012 #2186 Spiritual Resources God is our resource for everything, God helps our make full use of His spiritual resources given to us. He helps us to destroy evil through the power of His word, the power of His Holy Spirit. He helps us be prayer warriors, for it is through prayer that He empowers His soldiers. God helps us to stand by right belief, by right thinking, by right living, by right praying. Ephesians 6:17-18 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 2186

Thoughts for 05Oct2012 #2185 Finding fault with others So often we can find fault with others, pass judgment on them about some inconsequential matter, but then never deal with the unashamed sin in our own life. Let us remember that we will answer to God for what we do every bit as much as someone we are wrongly passing judgment upon. Please be reminded • whose job it is to judge these sorts of matters. • that the person we are judging actually belongs to the Lord and what right do we have to pass judgment on that person. Let us ask God to forgive us. Let us confess that we have wrongly passed judgment on others when we had no right or authority to do so.. Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 2185

Thoughts for 04Oct2012 #2184 How to please HIM Want to know something you can do that will please God? Rejoice in his grace. Pray for others. Give thanks for your blessings. It is so simple and this is something that He wants us to do. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 2184

Thoughts for 03Oct2012 #2183 Under pressure Are you under pressure these days ? Satan is putting more pressure on us mentally, financially, emotionally and every other way he can. Praise God, Jesus says we can give our way right out from under any pressure the devil brings to bear. When Satan puts you under pressure, go to Jesus and let Him tell you how and where to release you from the pressure the devil has been putting on you. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2183

Thoughts for 02Oct2012 #2182 Abide in Him The one and only thing we must do Oct2012 #is - Abide in Jesus. The one thing you are truly responsible for is your union with Him. If you keep your union and fellowship with Him intact, everything else will be taken care of. Do not fall into the devil's trap. Instead, keep your thoughts and affections trained on the Lord. As you do that, the force of faith will begin to flow out of you. And that flow will repel every form of darkness. It will bring you in triumph through every storm. John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered 2182

Thoughts for 01Oct2012 #2181 Give HIM only the best Honoring God comes first in everything. We do not give him the last, the least, or the leftovers. He gave us his best, most precious, and most perfect of gifts -- his Son Jesus. How could we give him anything less than our best, our first, and our most precious? Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops… 2181