In everything he did he had great success, because the LORD was with him. (1 Samuel 18:14 NIV)
In this particular passage, David continued to succeed even while being attacked by spears and thrown out of the palace. He could have retaliated, but he continued to act wisely. Though His enemy tried to slay him , he refused to be a victim, because he knew that God was with him.
He had courage and had recently killed a giant, however he knew that it would displease the Lord to fight the king. so he held his cool, because he knew without a doubt that the Lord was with him
We must also remain faithful in the mist of our struggles and fears. Like David we need to stand firm and trust that God is with us. He will never leave us alone when everything around us is falling apart or not working out the way we hoped.
You are also guaranteed to succeed in everything that you do as long as you honor God's presence in your life. Always allow God to play a significant part in your everyday life. Whether through prayer, meditation, silence, or reading His word, God desires to strengthen you through your journey.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Put Your Appetite on Guard
Recently, I have been trying to overcome a few obstacles, or self-sabotaging behaviors in my life. the way I have finally decided to do so is to meditate on scripture and to affirm the truth of God's word.
Certain scripture seem to affect me more harshly, maybe because I like point blank truth. Today I came across a scripture that really got to the point , "And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food." (Prov.23:2)
This is very deep, I feel God is saying, " Guard yourself as if you have a knife to your throat, whenever you are eating, to be sure you do not over eat."
So I have decided to try putting my appetite on guard. I know that if I follow God's command I will succeed.
Certain scripture seem to affect me more harshly, maybe because I like point blank truth. Today I came across a scripture that really got to the point , "And put a knife to your throat, if you have a strong desire for food." (Prov.23:2)
This is very deep, I feel God is saying, " Guard yourself as if you have a knife to your throat, whenever you are eating, to be sure you do not over eat."
So I have decided to try putting my appetite on guard. I know that if I follow God's command I will succeed.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
It's Time To Face The Truth
Have you ever felt that God has promised you great things for your life, but you continued to procrastinate and contemplate whether or not you could actually do the things that God has promised, the very thing you have so desired to do?
This is exactly what happened to me. I know without a doubt that I have been called to empower women to succeed in every aspect of their life, as a life coach, author, and speaker. But, for so long I continued to wait. What was I waiting for? Like so many other's I was waiting on God to move in my life.
This reminded me of a man in the book of John, chapter 5, who was waiting on the steps at the pool in the city of Bethesda. This lame man was always waiting for someone to put him in the pool, so that he could receive the promise of healing designated for the first one who stepped into the pool after the waters were stirred.
One day Jesus questioned this lame man. He asked him if he desired to be made whole. The lame man immediately began to make up excuses saying, "I have no man to lift me and put me in the pool". "While I am attempting to be first, there is always someone quicker than me". Sounds just like us when we make excuses for not accomplishing our much desired goals.
However, God's response to him was, "get up, take up your bed, and walk." And at once the lame man was healed.
I had to tell myself that it is time to face the truth. There is nothing that anyone needs do for me. It's not true that everyone is better, smarter, quicker, or more prepared than I am. I simply need to take God at His word. It is His word that makes me whole and capable of doing the things I need to do.
Instead of wasting so much time waiting on others approval, those of us who want to succeed in life, must simply turn to the truth of God's promise our success. Begin to develop a belief system that reflects your new declaration of "yes I will, yes I can".
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This is exactly what happened to me. I know without a doubt that I have been called to empower women to succeed in every aspect of their life, as a life coach, author, and speaker. But, for so long I continued to wait. What was I waiting for? Like so many other's I was waiting on God to move in my life.
This reminded me of a man in the book of John, chapter 5, who was waiting on the steps at the pool in the city of Bethesda. This lame man was always waiting for someone to put him in the pool, so that he could receive the promise of healing designated for the first one who stepped into the pool after the waters were stirred.
One day Jesus questioned this lame man. He asked him if he desired to be made whole. The lame man immediately began to make up excuses saying, "I have no man to lift me and put me in the pool". "While I am attempting to be first, there is always someone quicker than me". Sounds just like us when we make excuses for not accomplishing our much desired goals.
However, God's response to him was, "get up, take up your bed, and walk." And at once the lame man was healed.
I had to tell myself that it is time to face the truth. There is nothing that anyone needs do for me. It's not true that everyone is better, smarter, quicker, or more prepared than I am. I simply need to take God at His word. It is His word that makes me whole and capable of doing the things I need to do.
Instead of wasting so much time waiting on others approval, those of us who want to succeed in life, must simply turn to the truth of God's promise our success. Begin to develop a belief system that reflects your new declaration of "yes I will, yes I can".
http://www.carlaburrows.com/
Sunday, October 10, 2010
You Are The Source of Your Love
No one else can give you any more love than you already have inside of you. They did not bring it when they came into your life, they can't take it with them when they leave. It is always there in you. When they leave the love remains,because it was yours all the time
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