"Because you hated Knowledge
and had nothing to do with the Fear-of-God,
Because you wouldn't take my advice
and brushed aside all my offers to train you,
Well, you've made your bed—now lie in it;
you wanted your own way—now, how do you like it?
Don't you see what happens, you simpletons, you idiots?
Carelessness kills; complacency is murder.
First pay attention to me, and then relax.
Now you can take it easy—you're in good hands." Proverbs 1:29:33 (MSG)
Dear Friend:
Can you breath a sigh of relief today or are you uneasy regarding life?
Jesus says "first pay attention to me, and then relax. Now you can take it easy-you're in good hands."
Hands of the Almighty or hands of the world?! So many false philosophies out there.
Just do it!
Don't think about it,go with it!
Do what feels good!
You don't like it, dispose of it!
That means disposable marriages, babies, relationships!
What warped philosophies are you following?
When Joseph's brothers were jealous of him they took matters into their own hands. They plotted to dump Joseph down a well. At the last minute they changed their minds and instead sold him as a slave. They covered up their scheme by explaining to their Father that Joseph died, killed by some animal.
That day the brothers lost their "peace of mind." They could not take it easy! They lived with that decisions for many years.
God and only the one true God allowed them to be in agony of their decision for many years. In the end God brought mercy on them and allowed them to be reunited with their brother Joseph. Joseph found a way to forgive the brothers.
Do you have sore feelings about a past situation that your not willing to forgive?
Is it time for you to forgive and set things straight?
Did you notice that I said "God allowed?" God gives us free will.
Do the right thing by seeking Jesus today. "Take it Easy?"
or
Put your head on your pillow at night with "no peace?"
God's rich mercy brought the brothers back together. He maybe asking you to bring things back together. God won't stop trying to convince you to heal. He loves you way too much!
PRAYER: Father in heaven give me to courage to do the right things daily. Can you help me with.............. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
I DARE YOU
TYRANNY OF URGENCY
"Anything less than a conscious commitment to the important is an unconscious commitment to the unimportant."
Stephen Covey
Do you ever wish for a 30 hour day?
Do you have trouble committing to bible study, personal bible reading time, church, anything spiritual?
It's seems that there clearly is a force out there trying to convince you with this list of excuses:
1. I'll get to the reading.
2. But I have to work. Work gets me money so I can get my needs met.
3. I know what the bible says "Jesus died for me..."
4. It is really important I get to the grocery store...we need food after all.
5. After the house is clean I'll get to it.
6. Sunday is the only day I can sleep in.
Blah, Blah, Blah
Every time without a doubt when I put God first I find I have more time than I ever IMAGINED!
The adversary will have you disagree with me on this point.
the only way you will know if I am telling the truth is by me
DARING YOU TO JUST TRY IT DAILY. Put God first by
1. Praying for your day, asking God to help you to respond righteously, be in the moment, be and do what He wants you to do today!
2. Read His word. There is so many on-line and twitter devotions today, no excuses!
The liar,prevaricator, beguiler, cheater, deceiver, trickster, and cheat wants you to believe there is NEVER ENOUGH TIME!
Jesus gave us an example to go to the Father first. The biggest example was before He went to the cross. I don't think one can willingly go to the cross without knowing the Father's will.
When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” (John 18:1-4 NIV)
Jesus prayed, He listened, He acted, He knew what the Father wanted. This is PEACE OF MIND!
Let's pray: Father in heaven help me deliver me from evil.
GO AHEAD I DARE YOU! Be consistent try this for 7 days straight and write me back and tell me what happened.
"Anything less than a conscious commitment to the important is an unconscious commitment to the unimportant."
Stephen Covey
Do you ever wish for a 30 hour day?
Do you have trouble committing to bible study, personal bible reading time, church, anything spiritual?
It's seems that there clearly is a force out there trying to convince you with this list of excuses:
1. I'll get to the reading.
2. But I have to work. Work gets me money so I can get my needs met.
3. I know what the bible says "Jesus died for me..."
4. It is really important I get to the grocery store...we need food after all.
5. After the house is clean I'll get to it.
6. Sunday is the only day I can sleep in.
Blah, Blah, Blah
Every time without a doubt when I put God first I find I have more time than I ever IMAGINED!
The adversary will have you disagree with me on this point.
the only way you will know if I am telling the truth is by me
DARING YOU TO JUST TRY IT DAILY. Put God first by
1. Praying for your day, asking God to help you to respond righteously, be in the moment, be and do what He wants you to do today!
2. Read His word. There is so many on-line and twitter devotions today, no excuses!
The liar,prevaricator, beguiler, cheater, deceiver, trickster, and cheat wants you to believe there is NEVER ENOUGH TIME!
Jesus gave us an example to go to the Father first. The biggest example was before He went to the cross. I don't think one can willingly go to the cross without knowing the Father's will.
When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” (John 18:1-4 NIV)
Jesus prayed, He listened, He acted, He knew what the Father wanted. This is PEACE OF MIND!
Let's pray: Father in heaven help me deliver me from evil.
GO AHEAD I DARE YOU! Be consistent try this for 7 days straight and write me back and tell me what happened.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
ALL IS WELL
Is all well?
Did you know that love walked amongst us?
This by far is the most epic news ever recorded on this earth.
We have it recorded the word came to walk amongst.
Do you believe that?
Take a moment and think about the word of life that breathed life into you and me is came on earth as man.
We think the past is in the past He is not here now.
But He said he must leave so the Holy Spirit can come.
That means that love still walks amongst us.
How could, should, would, that make your life different.
It must make our life different. It must has an effect on you and me. It brings me to tears. It brings me joy. It fills my being to ache for the reality to be with Jesus. But for now in the flesh on earth I have the Spirit. I am touched by the Spirit. The Spirit dwells in me. He abides with me. I must just ask. Ask for love. I can not love on my. I can't MAKE anyone happy. I can only love and they can receive love or reject love. It is a choice.
The apostles were so confused about this love that walked with them. But in the end God touched them, blessed them and HE TOOK THE DOUBT AND FEAR AWAY. He must touch you, you must ask for it. We can't do life in our own strength. We weren't designed that way. Love walks with you be touched In Jesus name. I pray that over everyone who reads this.
Be loved
feel loved
then
give that Spirit led love out
trigger the hearts of others and allow God to use you!
FEEL THE LOVE! ALL IS WELL!
Luke 24:50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
Did you know that love walked amongst us?
This by far is the most epic news ever recorded on this earth.
We have it recorded the word came to walk amongst.
Do you believe that?
Take a moment and think about the word of life that breathed life into you and me is came on earth as man.
We think the past is in the past He is not here now.
But He said he must leave so the Holy Spirit can come.
That means that love still walks amongst us.
How could, should, would, that make your life different.
It must make our life different. It must has an effect on you and me. It brings me to tears. It brings me joy. It fills my being to ache for the reality to be with Jesus. But for now in the flesh on earth I have the Spirit. I am touched by the Spirit. The Spirit dwells in me. He abides with me. I must just ask. Ask for love. I can not love on my. I can't MAKE anyone happy. I can only love and they can receive love or reject love. It is a choice.
The apostles were so confused about this love that walked with them. But in the end God touched them, blessed them and HE TOOK THE DOUBT AND FEAR AWAY. He must touch you, you must ask for it. We can't do life in our own strength. We weren't designed that way. Love walks with you be touched In Jesus name. I pray that over everyone who reads this.
Be loved
feel loved
then
give that Spirit led love out
trigger the hearts of others and allow God to use you!
FEEL THE LOVE! ALL IS WELL!
Luke 24:50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
5 wk class September 19
Your closets may be clean,
your spices in ABC order,
but how’s the space
between your ears?
Mondays
7-9pm
September 19-October 17, 2011
(5 weeks)
Elmhurst Public Library
Elaine James will use humor & drama to show
what Major Mind Overload looks like and
what the Bible has to say about it.
Explore, Discover, & Experience
the Peace of Mind God intends for you.
www.elaine@elainejames.com, http://ejluv2luv.blogspot.com
your spices in ABC order,
but how’s the space
between your ears?
Mondays
7-9pm
September 19-October 17, 2011
(5 weeks)
Elmhurst Public Library
Elaine James will use humor & drama to show
what Major Mind Overload looks like and
what the Bible has to say about it.
Explore, Discover, & Experience
the Peace of Mind God intends for you.
www.elaine@elainejames.com, http://ejluv2luv.blogspot.com
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