When the Pharisees came to Jesus with the woman caught in adultery and asked Him what should be done with her, He knelt for a moment and scribbled in the sand (John 8:6-11). We have no idea what He wrote. But when they continued asking Him, Jesus responded in one short sentence: “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first” (v.7). His few words accomplished much in confronting the Pharisees with their own sin, for they walked away one by one. Even today those words resound around the world.
Jesus had such a closeness to and dependence on His Father that He said of Himself, “Whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak” (12:50). Oh, that we had such a relationship with our Father that we knew how to respond with His wisdom!
Perhaps it begins with obeying James’ challenge to be “swift to hear, slow to speak” (1:19). This is not the slowness of ignorance, emptiness, timidity, guilt, or shame. But the slowness of wisdom born of dwelling quietly on the Lord and His thoughts.
We’re often told to stop and think before we speak. But I think we should take it much further and live a life where we’re always listening for God’s wisdom.
Lord, grant that we may hear You speak;
For truth within our hearts we seek;
For unto Christ we would be true
And know what He Himself would do. —D. De Haan
Listen to God before you speak for God.
AMEN AMEN AMEN...
Taken from http://dailykindness.net
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Use Empowering Words When You Talk to Yourself, (whether you are speaking out loud or silently)
How do you talk to yourself?
Do you use the words “can’t”, “won’t”, “don’t need to”, “why try”? Many people do.
Do you find that what you say to yourself turns out to be true? Why is this?
You see your brain is like a computer that you feed each day. It doesn’t always know what’s real or not unless you tell it.
Example: If someone you love has hurt you, you may tell yourself that all people who love you will probably hurt you too. You may not even be aware that you are doing this.
Your brain just files this information for reference, it’s data, little zeroes and ones and no column that asks “true or not true?” Now your brain thinks, based on what you told it, that everyone you’ll ever love will hurt you. At the very least it is using this data in its assessment of future situations.
Now, what if we instead told our brain:
“Okay this person ripped my heart out – but that’s only one person. I’m lovable and have many loving people in my life who are not out to hurt me. I know that the right people are coming into my life all the time. If someone hurts me, I will forgive them and bless them on their way.”
Words can be empowering.
I can
I love to
I want to
I will
I must
I am
We can attain a greater quality of life if we feed ourselves empowering words and practice saying them until they become a habit.
I know first hand that it takes time. And I also know that it’s worth it.
Try it for a week. Catch yourself saying, “I can’t”, when you don’t really mean it and instead try, “I can”, and see how you think and feel about yourself.
Remember, the words you use to empower yourself will have a lasting effect, only if you practice
them and they become a habit (an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary).
They say it takes at least 28 days to develop a habit. After a week, you will see that it becomes easier. It’s a mindset and you can control your thoughts. Be proactive and not reactive – give yourself some good words.
Dream big and empower yourself! Believe you can and you will.
Most of all, CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY!
When trials intrude to slow down your life,
It would be easy for you to give in;
But by perseverance you’ll overcome strife,
So just keep on plodding—with Christ you can win. —Branon
Great achievement requires great perseverance.
So often we think only of money when the Bible calls us to give willingly and bountifully, “for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). Giving others a chance and offering hospitality to those who hurt is generosity that makes winners of everyone involved.
The gifts that we may give,
The deeds that we may do,
Most truly honor Christ
When self is given too. —D. De Haan
The manner of giving shows the character of the giver more than the gift itself.
GOD is so GR8!
(Its like he knows stuff.. haha)
Was waiting for sherms to wake up so i was aimlessly clicking online. Went to see what God has to say to me today via Daily Bread(check out what he said to me that day!)
Guess What!
The Daily Bread was saying about Work!
We Pay too much attention on it. Without it we feel useless,unproductive,unimportant. GOD doesnt want us that. He wants us to focus unto him. Therefore he created the 7th day of work to become a rest day for us.
This is called the SABBATH.
I remember Mu Shi's last message to me was for me to enjoy my Sabbath! Then as usual i googled and found the meaning. Feel So GOoD! I strongly feel for this day's daily bread! Its as if God's telling me what i always am struggling with is gonna be solved once i embark on this sabbath. I am looking forward for Insecurities to dissolve, a clearer mind, a more loving and forgiving heart and of course! a Happier more spiritual Me!
He gives me work that I may seek His rest,
He gives me strength to meet the hardest test;
And as I walk in providential grace,
I find that joy goes with me, at God’s pace. —Gustafson
If we do not come apart and rest awhile, we may just plain come apart. —Havner
