This is what always amazes me with being a Christian. When I read some of the examples in the bible about the prophets and the healers and those men that are examples we follow, I get discouraged because I think that I'm not ready or good enough to serve God's purpose. But then I read this.....
"13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. "
Jesus doesn't call us to be perfect scholars, just willing to devote our all to Him. If we can commit to this dedication, He will take care of the rest.
Acts 4:13
"13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus."
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
How to Chill When Losing Your Cool
This morning, while using some software that I frequently use, nothing was functioning properly. The first step in the troubleshooting process is to reboot the computer. After this failed to fix the situation, I went through an extensive checklist to finish the troubleshooting process. This checklist brought added frustration with each failed step. I could feel my blood begin to boil, so I decided to take a walk to a room in the back of the building to say a quick prayer.
Sometimes our pride can get in the way, which often gives Satan an open door to step in and cause havoc in our lives. He will use this access to trick us into thinking that we can do everything with our own power. Resist him, and do not hesitate to tell him to back off. My family has an exercise we use when Satan gets the best of us. We simply shout, “Satan, get away from me!” If we still feel frustrated, we repeat the phrase until a smile is on our face. This makes way for us to ask God for help in our current situation. Philippians 4:13 tells us “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. After my God time, I returned to my computer and was able to fix the situation within ten minutes (without losing my cool).
We have all been in a situation where things do not go as planned. Getting upset only seems to make things worse. “Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper-it only leads to harm,” (Psalms 37:8). Instead, ask for help from the almighty one and learn how to “chill out.”
Sometimes our pride can get in the way, which often gives Satan an open door to step in and cause havoc in our lives. He will use this access to trick us into thinking that we can do everything with our own power. Resist him, and do not hesitate to tell him to back off. My family has an exercise we use when Satan gets the best of us. We simply shout, “Satan, get away from me!” If we still feel frustrated, we repeat the phrase until a smile is on our face. This makes way for us to ask God for help in our current situation. Philippians 4:13 tells us “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. After my God time, I returned to my computer and was able to fix the situation within ten minutes (without losing my cool).
We have all been in a situation where things do not go as planned. Getting upset only seems to make things worse. “Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper-it only leads to harm,” (Psalms 37:8). Instead, ask for help from the almighty one and learn how to “chill out.”
Answering God's Call
Pastor Rick Warren writes: “If you’re going to follow God’s calling on your life, you’ve got to believe it’s never, never too late”. This is such a nice encouragement to those individuals who God has called, but it’s not intended for everyone… right? Wrong! God has a specific calling and purpose for every person ever conceived. Whether revealed through a struggle, a great sacrifice, or a sickness that shows and demonstrates God’s love and will, He does have plans for us all.
It is our responsibility to seek God’s navigation. Most likely, we will not be comfortable with the direction he points us, but remember that He does not make mistakes. “It is unthinkable that God would do wrong” (Job 34:12). Too often I doubt myself, thinking I am not worthy enough to carry out His purpose. I am encouraged with remembering the calling of the first disciples (Matt. 4:18-22), teaching us that God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called. Don’t be afraid to ask him to reveal your purpose to you. He will be with you every step of the way to guide and direct you.
Thank you God for using my in your master plan.
It is our responsibility to seek God’s navigation. Most likely, we will not be comfortable with the direction he points us, but remember that He does not make mistakes. “It is unthinkable that God would do wrong” (Job 34:12). Too often I doubt myself, thinking I am not worthy enough to carry out His purpose. I am encouraged with remembering the calling of the first disciples (Matt. 4:18-22), teaching us that God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called. Don’t be afraid to ask him to reveal your purpose to you. He will be with you every step of the way to guide and direct you.
Thank you God for using my in your master plan.
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