Thursday, September 25, 2008,
Hey people!
Been busy mugging for exams! arghhh! just a little bit more struggggllleee and my time in Secondary school is finally OVER! yeahhh! :D
Well, i`ve got nothing much to post tho. Nvm, i shall share some things! well, 2 important things (:
Have a nice day peeps! (:
Will of God
What is God`s will for my life?
Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this? Esther 4:14
"For i know the plans i have for you," says the Lord.
"They are plans or good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
"So why do you keep calling me 'Lord! Lord!' when you don`t do what i say? I will show you what it`s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it." Luke 6:46:47
Has there been a Christian who has not asked this question? Sometimes " God`s will" seems so vague, so hard to know. Perhaps the problem is that too often we`re expecting God to reveal something special to us and we ignore the revelation he`s already given in his Word. The Bible has dozens of clear commands for you to follow: Worship only God, love your neighbors and your enemies, use your spiritual gifts, tell the truth, do not covet, do not steal, be sexually pure, remain faithful, teach your children spiritual truths, don`t gossip, be generous, don`t take God`s name in vain, read his Word regularly, don`t let money control you, let the Holy Spirit control your life- the lists goes on! Isn`t doing all these things God`s will for your life? but God also created each person for a specific task. It is usually through steady obedience to the will in his Word that your specific direction in life can be found. So first make sure you are following god`s will in the areas he has already laid out. As you wait for God to reveal what he wants you to do specifically, you should continue to be obedient to the things he calls every person to do. Then, If you happen to missed God`s will for living your everyday life. god is vitally interested in the details of your life, but his primary will for all people is simply obedience
" The Lord says. "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you"
Psalm 32:8
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Words
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Do my words matter as much as my actions?
If you claim to be religious but don`t control your tounge, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? who may enter your holy hill? Those who lead blameless live and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip of harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Psalm 15:1-3
I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit your or condemn you. Matthew 12:36-37
Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29
The words you speak come from the heart- that`s what defiles you. For from heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality. theft, lying and slander. Matthew 15:18-19
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
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Our words are like gifts that we give to God or to other people. The things we say and the meaning behind our words have an enormous impact on those who hear them. You wouldn`t give an obscene gift to your friend or someone and you certainly wouldn`t want to give something insulting to an enemy. Words are no different. In fact, the greatest gift you can give to others is not in a box covered with paper and bows but in the words you use to encourage, inspire, comfort, and challenge them. Don`t let your words be annoying, insulting, demeaning, or simply useless. Your words truly matter because what you say reveals the condition of your heart. Perhaps more than anything else, your words have the power to bring a divine moment to others.
"The words of the godly are a life giving fountain"
Proverbs 10:11
9/25/2008 04:20:00 PM