Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Beauty of Meekness

June 23, 2009

Think Before Your React

The Beauty of Meekness

Do you want to learn meekness? Then prepare to deal with some difficult people. Find out how God uses annoyances and aggravation to teach meekness.

A spirit of meekness causes us to stop and think before we react.

If God were as angry with me every time I sin against Him as I am with those about me, what would become of me?

God knows exactly what is needed in your life and mine. He uses those people who offend us, who wound us, who annoy and irritate us to shape, mold, and correct us.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Fun day

Well, to be honest, I haven't had the best days lately. I have had to come to accept that something that I have desired for a long time is not possible for me. Don't get me wrong, I don't resent that fact, it just took the Lord awhile to get me to the point that I could look past myself long enough to see another person who is dear to me that needs me. You see, I needed to see that I need to be here for my mom. My mom and I haven't always had the best of relationships, but the past few years the Lord has built a relationship between us that I wouldn't trade for anything. My mom is very dear to me, and she is very attached to Sammy. I have desired to move to Virginia for a long time, and I was so focused on what I wanted that I never paid much attention to anything other than that. The Lord had to really get my attention to remind me that I am not here on this earth to serve myself, just as my Lord didn't come to be served but to serve. I love my mom, and I want to be there for her if she ever needs me. So, I have asked the Lord to help change my desire. That has not been at all an easy process. So, it was nice today to be able to go and spend some time with my sisters at church, and to visit my dear friend, Amy. She fed us lunch, and we had a great time of fellowship for which I am grateful... It got me out of myself for awhile. I need that more often.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Nancy Leigh DeMoss - Making the Most of what You Have

This one really challenged me. Tho it is probably what I most needed to read, it was the hardest thing to read. N

June 3, 2009

Making the Most of What You Have

Lessons from the Life of Joshua (Part 12): Leaving a Legacy

Many people have watched their financial portfolio take a dive over the last year. In the grand sweep of history, this isn’t necessarily new. People have always struggled while trying to build an inheritance. Get wise counsel from the Bible on building a lasting inheritance.

It is so like our flesh to want to enjoy all the blessings and the benefits of our inheritance in Christ but not want to have to deny ourselves, make sacrifices, practice spiritual disciplines, or wage spiritual warfare.

If you’re not content with what God has already provided for you, you won’t be content with the things you think you want.

Don’t expect God to give you more if you haven’t taken possession of what He’s already given you.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Do we have a right to be angry?

June 1, 2009

Right to be Angry?

Nancy Leigh DeMoss: We’ve all heard the story of the prophet Jonah. He thought he had a right to hate the pagan Ninevites. When they repented and God showed them mercy, the Bible says Jonah “was greatly displeased and angry.”

God’s response? “Do you have any right to be angry?”

Jonah thought he had the right to control his own life and environment—to have things go his way and to get upset when they didn’t. Sadly, that sounds a lot like me.

I often find myself annoyed when things don’t go my way: a rude driver, a decision at work, a long line at the checkout counter. It's enough to leave me moody and uptight.

Then I have to answer the question, just like Jonah: “Do you have any right to get angry?”
As you face annoyances and frustration today, remember: The way to get off an emotional roller coaster is to yield our rights to God’s plan and purpose for our lives.

With Seeking Him, I'm Nancy Leigh DeMoss.