Spiritual Motivation and Insight - Page 22

CrimsonTide4 · #**316** 08-17-2005, 11:19 AM

Honeykiss1974 · #**317** 09-15-2005, 08:31 PM

With everything going on in our world today (Katrina, terrorists, people just plain going crazy

) I just wanted to post this reminder:

In spite of the tragedies of war, terrorism, crime, social inequality, and economic disasters, isn't it good to be assured of these predictions?

10. The Bible Will Still Have The Answers

9. Prayer Will Still Work

8. The Holy Spirit Will Still Move Throughout The World

7. God Will Still Inhabit The Praises Of His People

6. There Will Still Be Incredibly Gifted Preaching

5. The Church Will Grow Faster Than Ever

4. God Will Still Pour Out Blessings On His People

3. There Will Still Be Room At The Cross

2. Jesus Will Still Love You

1. Jesus Will Still Save The Lost

Be encouraged..............

oOogirlygirloOo · #**318** 09-23-2005, 12:10 PM

I love this thread. Shame I'm just now seeing it. Wonderful entries so far.

My siggy helps to define me as a person. I live and swear by it everyday, in every situation and it gets me very far, spiritually. I've made new friends and regained contact with old ones. My supervisor looks at me different and co-workers appreciate me more as a team player.

My ex's (especially my ex-fiance) are trying to rekindle romance but I say, naw dog. I'm not THAT far gone (lol).

It's just so easier to be happy and brush off the negative.

When dealing with people on my job I've lerned o check my ego at the door and my day turns out alot better.

TonyB06 · #**319** 10-06-2005, 11:58 AM

Dancing With GOD
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing GOD's will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
or by pressing lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G: I thought of GOD, followed by "u" and "i".
"GOD, "u" and "i" dance."

GOD, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let GOD lead.

so let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance!!!!!!!!

#**320** 10-09-2005, 02:11 PM

Here's an inspirational website that my Soror recently created. Her work is truly God sent.

SAY IT WITH ME

unknown2u · #**321** 10-10-2005, 10:25 AM

Wow this is a great thread...these kept me motivated today!

CrimsonTide4 · #**322** 10-11-2005, 09:25 AM

Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better
Folks might be noticing a change in my attitude
Don't mind me, I'm preparing to serve you better
There is a difference in the company I keep
There is a change in my methods of communication
Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better
I don't go the places I used to go
I'm not seeing eye to eye with everyone
Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better
I've had to cut some folks off
I've had to bring some new folks into my circle
Pardon my dust~I'm preparing to serve you better
The things that motivate me have changed and as a direct result so have my methods of achieving my desired results
Some might say I've changed for the worst
Some others might say its a change for the best
Still others might feel like I'm on another planet
Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better
I'm spending less time talking and more time doing
I'm spending less time worrying and more time praying
I'm spending less time pouting and more time moving on
I'm spending less time sulking and more time being thankful
I'm spending less time being the victim and more time being the victor
Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better
No satisfaction guarantee necessary
I have discovered that when the Father is pleased and I am most content and everything else falls into place
Some folks stick and stay
Some folks duck and dodge
Not a problem for me because I understand that this is what must be.
Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better
When the dust clears there will still be some murmurs about the old me but that is to be expected
I'm taking the strength built up from the triumphs and challenges of my yesterday and combining it with the promise of tomorrow to evolve into my purpose.
For when I am whole and complete, happy with me, managing my problems, celebrating my successes, being the best me I can be, then my impact and influence means something positive and powerful.
This is not an overnight transformation but I can already see the good its done me
Pardon my dust ~ I'm preparing to serve you better.
(c) Enna Bachelor 2005

viv8cious · #**323** 10-11-2005, 09:58 AM

Simply Beautiful!! Mrs. Bachelor is my soror!!

CrimsonTide4 · #**324** 10-11-2005, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by viv8cious
Simply Beautiful!! Mrs. Bachelor is my soror!!

It's a great piece.

viv8cious · #**325** 10-11-2005, 10:47 AM

She is so talented!! Her words have brightened many days for me. You have to check her website!!

YAHSHUA's son · #**326** 10-12-2005, 03:01 PM

SAY IT WITH ME [/B][/QUOTE]

this website is on fire

when fighting with men watch your self if it is a man or woman sent by god to you you could be fighting God himself

i had a fight with GOD needless to say i lost THANK YOU JESUS

www.ephesians5-11.org

these are some good christians

Tickled Pink 2 · #**327** 10-23-2005, 04:55 PM

Wash Day

Monday
Wash Day

Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead.

Tuesday
Ironing Day

Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected though the years so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday
Mending Day

O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others.

Thursday
Cleaning Day

Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday
Shopping Day

O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

Saturday
Cooking Day

Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.

Sunday
The Lord's Day

O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart so I may spend the day, and the rest of my life, in your presence.

CrimsonTide4 · #**328** 11-18-2005, 10:06 AM

How can a woman not love the Lord?

* He is a gentleman,
* He is confident
* He is a provider and protector
* He is rich and powerful
* He owns everything, there is nothing He wouldn't do for me
* He perfects all things concerning me
* He anticipates my wants and needs
* Every day He tells me and shows me how much He loves me
* I don't have to perform i! n order to earn His love
* He keeps all of his promises
* No one can influence His opinion of me
* He is the ultimate intimate partner
* He can't "disown" me because I am a part of Him
* He prepares a table before ME (Selah)
* He covers me and doesn't expose me
* He wrote his loving words down so that I'll never forget how He feels about me!

NOW THAT'S LOVE!!!
Any man, who wants pointers on how to love a woman, should study GOD! Wake up every day and thank God for being the best "man" in your life!

btb87 · #**329** 02-06-2006, 11:53 AM

Hope this blesses you the way it did me.

Lessons on Life

There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.

The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.

When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.

The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.

The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise.

The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.

The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.

The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.

He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.

If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.

Moral:

Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.

Don't judge life by one difficult season.

Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come some time or later.

CrimsonTide4 · #**330** 03-06-2006, 05:31 PM

Good For You!

You have been getting up even when you didn’t feel like it.

You continue to do the right thing even though you may not get the credit or feel unappreciated.

You handle your responsibilities even though it gets difficult at times.

You get out of the bed even though you want to pull the covers over your head.

You held your tongue and controlled your temper even though you had some "choice" words for that person who disrespected or hurt you.

You spoke up even though you took the risk of criticism or rejection.

You finished what you started.

You said “no” even though your flesh wanted to say “yes.”

You continue to take care of your family and responsibilities even though you get weary.

You are taking better care of yourself and overcoming old hurts and habits.

You continue to stay focused on your values and goals even though you are surrounded by distractions and temptation.

You continue to show up for work even though you don’t enjoy it.

You tithe and help others even though you sometimes wonder if there is enough left for your needs.

You’re saying “yes” to life even though you’ve had some losses and setbacks.

You know the Lord is the source of your strength and the strength of your life.

You’re not allowing others to defeat, define or discourage you.
You may not have all that you want yet --- you may not be living or working where you want to yet -- - you may not be the person you want to be --- but thank God you're not how you used to be.

You're not allowing people or circumstances to defeat, define or discourage you.

Good for you --- your growing is showing!

~Jewel Diamond Taylor