Today's Scripture Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Today's Scripture Message:
I have learned over the years, it is beneficial to have the constitution to say “I hear everything you are saying, give me time to think about it and I will get back to you” than to absorb something stated in a manner not respectful of me and act within emotion. If that time is not allotted, than the only answer I have is “I’m sorry, I cannot provide an answer at this time” and allow the other party to assume a decision without input from me. So many times things are done and said for emotional effect, “theatre”, to distract you from purpose. There is no confusion in the direction God is providing. Refuse to be swept up in a drama (non-reality) and allow truth to guide you; it will never fail, it always is exactly what it is.
Prayer for the day:
Father, bridal my tongue that I am quiet enough to listen and understand. It is my need to make sound decisions and in order to do that, discipline must be instilled. As I go about my life, keep me focused on the discipline within your word, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thought for the day:
“We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.”
~ Jane Fonda
Goal for the Day:
Be moved by knowledge & self control, not by circumstance.
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Pastor Dickow’s Fast from Wrong Thinking
Revolution Day 26:
Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, “I don’t see things changing for the better.” There are many times when we are not seeing things change. Don’t let this fool you—change your thinking and you will change your financial situation—and your life.
Let’s change it today:
1. Change what you’re looking at. Our faith comes from the promises of God. Let God’s unchanging promises de-throne the current picture you’re seeing. (2 Corinthians 4:18).
2. Fix your eyes of Jesus. (Hebrews 12:2) There is NO OTHER man that we should look to meet our needs; or to calm our fears—not relatives, government, or anyone. Trust Jesus TODAY.
3. Believe in the power of your seed. There is great seed in the ground, on its way up. (Galatians 6:7-9) Be patient. God’s Word is working. Your seeds are working.”
4. Picture it. Ephesians 3:20 says, “God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think or IMAGINE.” Start imagining a life with your bills paid; your beautiful home paid off; money in the bank to HELP OTHERS out! Picture it.
5. Think like a genius: Albert Einstein said, "All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out. Imagination is more important than knowledge”.
6. Step out. Embrace the belief that every step you take counts. Every thought, word, action—leads to change. Get up! (John 5:8).
THINK IT & SAY IT:
I make up my mind that things ARE changing. My seeds are growing. My imagination is working. I refuse to imagine negativity or emptiness. I believe a blessed life is coming my way; I picture it and I step out and move toward it today with every step I take, in Jesus’ Name!”
Daily Lenten Reflection from St. Michael of Old Town
Sunday of the 4th Wk of Lent
April 3, 2011
“As they came, he looked at Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD'S anointed is here before him.” But the LORD said to Samuel: “Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.” (1 Sam 16:6-7).
On the second day of fifth grade, I made a lifelong friend. Kristen had missed the first day of school because she was recovering from chickenpox, and when she arrived on the second day, she still had scars all over her face. Fifteen years later, Kristen still remembers how embarrassed and alone she felt that day, and my fifth-grade self, blind to her appearance, reaching out and asking to be her friend.
When I hear the phrase ‘through the eyes of a child,’ this story and this Scripture remind me what that really means. Like God, children so easily look past what’s on the outside and give their love blindly, and without qualifications. I wish that now at 25, I could keep the sense of ‘blindness’ I had in fifth grade when it comes to appearance, achievements and status. Too often, I am like Samuel, and make quick judgments based on what I see with my eyes, rather than like the Lord, who only looks into the heart.
Annie Pecoraro
Compassionate God – You know my heart. Thank you for blindly loving me, amidst my faults and imperfections. Open my eyes to look past outward appearances, and into the heart of every person I meet. Give me the humility to refrain from making easy judgments. Help me to see the world through the eyes of a child and offer my love and compassion blindly. I ask all of this in Your name, Amen.
Happy 93rd Day of the New Year
Daily Affirmation: “Something GREAT Is Going to Happen To and Through Me Today!!!
LIVE ON PURPOSE!!! LET’S GO!!!
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