It's Time

Time For A Spiritual Check-up
Bishop E. Earl Jenkins
"I am praying...your body is as healthy as...your soul." 3 John 2 TLB
We all know how important physical health is; here's a plan for keeping your soul in shape:
(a) Don't question your faith, question your doubts. We spend too much time dwelling on our misgivings, experiencing faith as an occasional flash-in-the-pan. God's promises are for 'believers.'
(b) Don't be a 'lone ranger.' It's no accident that the Old Testament contains the story of God's people, and that the Epistles were written to congregations. We grow as we relate - not isolate!
(c) Guard your thought life. If your "thinking is controlled by the sinful self, there is death. But if [it's] controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace" (Ro 8:6 NCV). Practice mind management!
(d) Fall asleep and wake up immersed in gratitude. It'll transform your day. "In every thing give thanks!" (1Th 5:18).
(e) Ditch anything that distracts you from God. Toss the junk reading material, and if you've got the guts, throw in the TV!
(f) Always err on the side of mercy. Philip Yancey writes: "I marvel at the humility of a God who descends to live inside...his 'flawed' creatures...Do I show that same attitude towards people of whom I disapprove?"
(g) Be specific and don't revert to generalities when discussing your faith. Paul wasn't "ashamed of the Gospel" (Ro 1:16); neither should you be.
(h) Be gracious to the people who irk you. God chose them too! Sometimes it's easier to be gracious to non-believers than to uptight, moralistic Christians. But that just makes you a different kind of judgmental.
(i) Forgive those who've hurt you. Harboring hatred hinders healing, so bring your hurts to God.

The Road

Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop   called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.

 Be Blessed!!

 

Today's Bible Study : Prov. 17-18

Proverbs 17

1

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

2

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

3

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

4

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

6

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

7

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

8

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

9

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

10

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

12

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

15

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

16

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

17

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

19

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

20

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

21

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

22

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

23

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

24

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

25

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

26

Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

27

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

28

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Proverbs 18

1

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

2

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

3

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

4

The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

5

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

7

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

8

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

9

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

13

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

15

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

17

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

18

The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

23

The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

24

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Jesus Heals

>Jesus Is In The Healing Business
>
>And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in
>their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the
>kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and
>all manner of disease among the people.  Matthew
>4:23  (KJV)
>
>You can draw the anointing of Jesus into your life
>to the point that it works all the time.
>
>God's intentions are clearly written in the word
>of God. God sent Jesus, The Son of Love, to heal
>all. And since the Son of Love is identically the
>same today, as He was yesterday and as He will be
>forever, then He is still healing all. Because if
>He is not healing all then He wouldn't be the
>same.
>
>Jesus is in the healing business. We find that out
>in Matthew chapters 4, 9, 10, and 14. Matthew
>14:14 tells us that Jesus was moved with
>compassion, and then healed all sicknesses and
>diseases. Now compassion is a manifestation of
>love. So He taught, He preached, He was moved with
>love, and He healed. Now, since He is the Son of
>Love, then He is Love. And you can't separate Him
>from love. For He is always moved with love. He is
>always moved with compassion. So He is continually
>healing us.
>
>Now, your healing is not based on whether or not
>someone else failed to receive the manifestation
>of healing. It is based on God's word.
>
>A lot of us don't have our healing because we know
>somebody that we thought was a great Christian and
>they didn't get healed. And because we can't
>measure up to them then we certainly can't get
>healed. But we need to understand, that is between
>them and God. You receiving your healing is
>between you and God. And God has provided for you
>His Word to read, medi tate upon, believe and
>receive for yourself. He loves you so much that He
>sent Jesus, the Son of Love, to save you, deliver
>you, and heal you. Now, receive your healing
>today, not based upon another person, but based
>upon the word of God. Just know that Jesus is
>still in the healing business.
>
>Scripture References: Matthew 10:38; 1 Peter 2:24;
>Matthew 9:35

Touch of Love

The Touch Of Love

Love's Arrows, Sights unseen
Swiftly, untouched by time
Straight, tough wide and all encompassing
Heavy, without weight
Sharp, points of no return
Piercing, as pain and pleasure
Love's Arrows, always and forever
The heart's most wondrous design
Without bow or string
Love's Arrows
Has embraced all,
with no beginnings
no endings....

Lawrence Ghana Hayes

Copyright ©2008  Lawrence Ghana Hayes

God's Armor

God's Armor

As I walk life's valley
My Savior is always near
Knowing as He walks beside me
He takes away all fear

Satan can not harm me
As he tries to plant his doubt
I wear God's full armor
And His love I am not without

Christ's arms enfold my life
Just as His grace forgives my sins
His love relieves my strife
And gives me peace within

No matter what winds prevail
Or the storms that toss the sea
Jesus calms the angry gale
Just as His love rescued me

And so, dear Jesus, we wait for You
To come and take us Home
To lead us with Your nail scarred hand
After all our work is done

    Written By Granville (Bud) Kelley