Inspiration

Christian Ways to Reduce Stress

An Angel says, “Never borrow from the future.  If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.”

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself.  Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find  out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do  anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent  an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of  life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often  a good “Thank you Jesus.”

Cleaning House

• Last week I threw out Worrying, it was getting old and in the way. It kept me from being me; I couldn’t do things God’s way.
• I threw out a book on MY PAST (Didn’t have time to read it anyway)
• Replaced it with NEW GOALS, started reading it today.
• I threw out hate and bad memories, (Remember how I treasured them so)?
• Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago.
• Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, AND I MUST.
• Threw out I might, I think and I ought. WOW, you should’ve seen the dust.
• I ran across an OLD FRIEND, I hadn’t talked to in a while. HIS name is GOD the FATHER, and I really like HIS style.
• He helped me do some cleaning and added some things Himself.
• Like PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE, Yes I placed them right on the shelf.
• I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door.
• I FOUND IT- its called PEACE. Nothing gets me down anymore.
• Yes, I’ve got my house looking nice. Looks good around the place.
• For things like Worry and Trouble there just isn’t any space.
• It’s good to do a little house cleaning, Get rid of the things on the shelf.  It sure makes things brighter; maybe you should TRY IT YOURSELF.
• BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE ELSE!!!!
• May the Lord open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that you will not have room enough to receive it all….Malachi 3:10
• May the Lord bless you exceedingly abundantly above all you could ever hope for….Philippians 4:19

**T he Garden**

 Come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses…. FOR THE **GARDEN** OF **YOUR DAILY LIVING 

PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:

1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul

 PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

 PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

 NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:

• Turnip for meetings
• Turnip for service
• Turnip to help one another

 TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

• Thyme for each other
• Thyme for family
• Thyme for friends

WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

 Thank God daily for the precious gift of life. Genuine gratitude and discontent are never found together.

Hold Up a Finger

Have you ever attended a church service and saw someone hold up a finger as they are exiting the sanctuary during the service? What does it mean?

During the slavery days when the masters took their slaves with them to public gatherings, the slaves would always sit in the balcony. When the slave had to go to the bathroom or wanted to be excused for any reason, they would hold their hand up and keep it up until their master acknowledged that they saw their hand and gave them permission to leave or in other words “excused them to leave”.

After the slave was given permission to leave, they would hold up one finger as they were leaving to inform anyone that saw them leave that they had been excused. So it means “My Master has excused me”. This is where the “holding up of one finger while leaving the Sanctuary” carried over from. Which goes to show that you should investigate rituals before you follow them. The next time you see someone holding up their finger, just tell them: “It’s okay to leave the plantation, you’ve been freed.”

Jesus vs. Satan

Jesus and Satan were having an ongoing argument about who was better on his computer. They had been going at it for days, and God was tired of hearing all of the bickering. Finally, God said, …

“Cool it. I am going to set up a test that will run two hours and I will judge who does the better job.”

So Satan and Jesus sat down at the keyboards and typed away. They moused. They did spreadsheets. They wrote reports. They sent faxes. They sent e-mail. They sent out e-mail with attachments. They downloaded. They did some genealogy reports. (Begetting a little biblical humor) They made cards. They did every known job.  But ten minutes before their time was up, lightning suddenly flashed across the sky, thunder rolled, the rain poured, and, of course, the electricity went off.

Satan stared at his blank screen and screamed every curse word known in the Underworld. Jesus just sighed.  The electricity finally flickered back on, and each of them restarted their computers. Satan started searching frantically, screaming “It’s gone! It’s all gone!   I lost everything when the power went out!”  Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from the past two hours.

Satan observed this and became irate. “Wait! He cheated! How did he do it?”  God shrugged and said, “Jesus saves.”

Let It Go

There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk. I don’t want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. The bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can’t make them stay. Let them go. And it doesn’t mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you’ve got to know when people’s part in your story is over so that you don’t keep trying to raise the dead. You’ve got to know when it’s dead. You’ve got to know when it’s over. Let me tell you something. I’ve got the gift of good-bye. It’s the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It’s not that I’m hateful, it’s that I’m faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He’ll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don’t need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them go!!

If you are holding on to something that doesn’t belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to …LET IT GO!!! If you are holding on to past hurts and pains …LET IT GO!!! If someone can’t treat you right, love you back, and see your worth…LET IT GO!!! If someone has angered you… LET IT GO!!! If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge … LET IT GO!!! If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction …LET IT GO!!! If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents … LET IT GO!!! If you have a bad attitude…LET IT GO!!! If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better…LET IT GO!!! If you’re stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him…LET IT GO!!! If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship….LET IT GO!!! If you keep trying to help someone who won’t even try to help themselves…LET IT GO!!! If you’re feeling depressed and stressed …. LET IT GO!!! If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying “take your hands off of it,”  then you need to… LET IT GO!!! Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. GOD is doing a new thing!!! LET IT GO!!! Get Right or Get Left .. think about it, and then LET IT GO!!! “The Battle is the Lord’s!”  

During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this  opportunity. (Literally it is only One minute!) All you have to do is  the following: You simply say “The Lords Prayer” for guidance…

 Our Father, who are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever. Amen.

Next, stop and think and appreciate God’s power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him. “Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior. He keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything, Christ is my strength.”

God loves you and watches over you every day.

The Perfect Resume

 The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address: Ephesians 1:20 Phone: Romans 10:13 Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my resume because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

 Qualifications

• I founded the earth and established the heavens, Proverbs 3:19
• I formed man from the dust of the ground, Genesis 2:7
• I breathed into man the breath of life, Genesis 2:7
• I redeemed man from the curse of the law, Galatians 3:13
• The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, Galatians 3:14

 Occupational Background

• I’ve only had one employer, Luke 2:49
• I’ve never been tardy, absent, or disobedient
• My employer has nothing but reve reviews for me, Matthew, 3:15-17

Skills Work Experiences

       Some of my skills and work experiences include:

• Empowering the poor o be poor no more,
• Healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free,
• Healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind
• Setting at  liberty them that are bruised,  Luke 4:18
• I am a Wonderful Counselor, Isaiah 9:6.
• People who listen to  me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, Proverbs 1:33.
•  Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse  You of your sins,  I John 1:7-9

 Educational Background

• I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and  understanding, Proverbs 2:6.
• In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Colossians 2:3.
• My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto  your feet and a lamp unto your path, Psalms 119:105.
• I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, Psalms 44:21.

 Major Accomplishments

• I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all  times, Genesis 1:26.
• I laid down my life so that you may live, II Corinthians 5:15.
• I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, Colossians 2:15.
• I’ve miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!

There are many more major accomplishments, to many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www.theBIBLE. You don’t need an Internet connection or computer to access  my website.

 References

Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance,  miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.

 In Summation

Now that you’ve read my resume, I’m confident that I’m the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths,  Proverbs 3:5-6, and lead you into everlasting life,  John 6:47. When can I start? Time is of the essence, Hebrews 3:15.

Pick-Me-Up for My Family and Friends

• The most destructive habit………………………………….Worry
• The greatest Joy……………………………………………….Giving
• The greatest loss………………………………………………Loss of self-respect
• The most satisfying work……………………………………..Helping others
• The ugliest personality trait…………………………………Selfishness
• The most endangered species…………………………..Dedicated leaders
• Our greatest natural resource…………………………….Our youth
• The greatest “shot in the arm”……………………………Encouragement
• The greatest problem to overcome…………………….Fear
• The most effective sleeping pill…………………………..Peace of mind
• The most crippling failure disease………………………Excuses
• The most powerful force in life…………………………….Love
• The most dangerous pariah………………………………..A gossiper
• The world’s most incredible computer…………………The brain
• The worst thing to be without…. …………………. ………Hope
• The deadliest weapon……………………………………….The tongue
• The two most power-filled words…………………………”I Can”
• The greatest asset……………………………………………..Faith
• The most worthless emotion……………………………….Self-pity
• The most beautiful attire……………………………………..SMILE!
• The most prized possession……………………. .Integrity
• The most powerful channel of communication……..Prayer
• The most contagious spirit………………………………….Enthusiasm

Why God Allows Pain and Suffering

This is one of the best explanations of why God allows pain and sufferingthat I have seen.  It’s an explanation other people will understand.

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said:

“I don’t believe that God exists.” “Why do you say that?” asked the customer. “Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn’t exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people?  Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can’t imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things.”

The customer thought for a moment, but didn’t respond because he didn’t want to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop. Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkempt. The customer turned back and entered the barbershop again and he said to the barber:

“You know what? Barbers do not exist.” “How can you say that?” asked the surprised barber. “I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you!” “No!” the customer exclaimed. “Barbers don’t exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside.”

“Ah, but barbers DO exist! What happens is, people do not come to me.” “Exactly!”- Affirmed the customer. “That’s the point! God, too, DOES exist!  What happens, is, people don’t go to Him and do not look for Him. That’s why there’s so much pain and suffering in the world.”

Be Blessed & Be a Blessing

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