I no Longer Live bUt CHRIST Lives in me.. :'))

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God loves you! Always remember that. ❣️

When everything seems so messy. Remember that there is the One who can make all things new..

Our God who is able. Who is bigger. Who is stronger.

Note to self.

Day 2: Generations of Influence and Impact

Psalm 112:2 (NKJV) says: “His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the upright will be blessed.”

A blessed life has more impact and influence than we realise. You may think that you are an exception to that rule, however, every interraction we have with another has some kind of effect; a parent and child, a teacher and student, a friend, colleague or a neighbour...

I think most people would like to know that they have some degree of positive impact on other’s lives – especially the ones close to them. So how can we ensure that we do?

Build your life according to God’s principles, just like the blessed man described in Psalm 112 who finds great delight in His commands. Verse 2 says, “His descendants will be mighty on earth”. This speaks of people who are strong, influential and making a positive difference in the world. The blessed man or woman will also be the means of blessing for the generations that follow them.

Think about your own life. What example are you setting for the generations that follow? Proverbs 13:22 reminds us that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. You don’t have to have children of your own to apply this verse to your life. What example are you giving to your family or your colleagues? What is it about your life that will cause them to stop and take notice?

If you feel disqualified from setting-up the next generation for blessing because of your upbringing or experiences, I have good news for you! Not so!

In my book How to Maximise Your Life, pages 22-23 talk more about the power of choice. When we make the decision to follow Christ, we can change the course of our future despite the road of those who went before us. When we turn from our old ways and live our lives according to God’s principles, we are passing on blessing to future generations.

Today, keep the future in your sights. Make the decision right now to choose the pathway of blessing that God has laid out for you in the Bible, so that long after you have gone, your legacy of blessing will live on.

SCRIPTURE: Deutoronomy 28:12-14 (NIV) The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. 13 The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the Lord your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom. 14 Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left, following other gods and serving them.

PRAYER: Lord God, I pray that I will always look to the future knowing you have gone before me. I ask for the grace to be a good steward of the blessings you have given me and for help to live well in order to be a blessing to the generations to come.

taken from http://hillsongcollected.com/maxlife/day-2-generations-of-influence-impact

Believe that 2014 is yours for the taking :)

BOOYAH!

Write your entry on page 1 with much joy. Happy New Year everyone! :)

How's everyone doing? 2014 is now here, and what better way to start it than by meditating on God's Word :) Below is an excerpt of Ps. Brian Houston's devotional based on his book, "How to Maximise Your Life".

It is God’s desire and plan that everyone should live a blessed life. In scripture, ‘blessed’ has layers of meaning. To live ‘blessed’ encompasses living happy, prosperous and enjoying an abundant life. Over the next 31 days, I will unpack more of what it means to live ‘blessed by God’, regardless of your current circumstances.

On pages 17-19 of How To Maximise Your Life, I talk about the blessed man of Psalm 112 and just what it was that made his life that way. As we spend time in the next week looking at the life of this man, I pray that you are encouraged.

The very first thing the Psalm begins with is a declaration of praise, “Praise the Lord!” Isn’t that interesting? A blessed life begins with knowing God and out from that relationship flows a heart of praise and thankfulness. The Bible teaches us that a heart that is thankful to God is a worshipping heart. You see, worship is not a ritual or an obligation. It is not just songs at the beginning of a corporate church service. Worship is a heart-response of gratitude and honour to God - wherever you are and whatever you are doing. You don’t have to wait until you can find a church building before you can praise and worship God – worship is a way of life.

What is weighing heavily on your heart? Are you experiencing lack or sickness in your body? When your focus changes from the problem to the One who is your solution, your perspective begins to change. A blessed life with God isn’t a trouble-free life, but amid the changing seasons, the ups and downs of this life, we can live with a revelation that God is good and we are blessed. Even in the middle of a challenge or trial, you have access to God’s blessing.

God is not distant. He is a close and loving Saviour, a friend, and a confidante. No matter what circumstances you find yourself in today, no matter how small or great the task is before you, take your first step toward living a blessed life - lift up your voice and praise God!

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 112:1 (NKJV)
Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments.

PRAYER: Worthy are You, Lord! Thank you for this life. Thank you for Your Word and for Your constant care and concern for me. Open my eyes to see the blessings You have given me. May my heart be always thankful for Your provision, and may the words of my mouth and meditations of my heart be pleasing to You today.

-taken from http://hillsongcollected.com/maxlife/day-1-a-blessed-life

Check out this page again tomorrow for Day 2 of Ps. Brian Houston's devotional! :)

Super typhoon heads for Philippines

smh.com.au A super typhoon packing winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour is heading for a densely populated part of the central Philippines where 10 million people are panic buying and preparing to take shelter.

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The prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Praying for the Philippines.

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Sharing Ps. Brian & Bobbie Houston's blog about the recent hurricane Haiyan, which struck Philippine shores last weekend.

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Lecrae

"Do we believe the best or are we expecting the worst? Do our critiques tear down or build and restore?" - Lecrae

Christians why are we so judgmental? Not as in calling our bros and sis to walk worthy of the Gospel but sometimes I think we are absolutely LOOKING for something wrong, off, or sinful about people.

I understand why someone who's standard is themselves is judgmental. Or someone who believes in a tyrant of a god who is waiting around every corner to smack his followers for not being perfect.

But our God is a loving gracious God who KNEW we could never live up to his righteous standard. That's why his righteousness is given to us through Jesus.

Our standard is GRACE and LOVE. Without LOVE we have nothing. I'm all for real rebuke and correction but that should be done in love! The goal is to restore not tear down.

I just want to know why we think we are anything more than imperfect, wrath deserving, blind fools that GOD has adopted, cleaned up, and given sight to?

What place do we have to see ourselves as any better than others? It's ONLY grace that separates us from the ra**st, thief, murderer, or liar.

1st Cor. 13:3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Do we believe the best or are we expecting the worst? Do our critiques tear down or build and restore?

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Well done is better than well said.

My God is tougher than the tough world I live in.

With God, there is nothing you can't do.

I fail, but my God DOESN'T.

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Who are you when no one is watching? Do you pray, talk to God or waste your time doing nothing. God appreciate more of who you are when your alone rather than who you are in public. Let us be closer to Him specially when no one can see us aside from the Lord. God bless!

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

"Let the Lord fill the gap between your expectations and what you experienced" - Pastor Steven Furtick

"Let the Lord fill the gap between your expectations and what you experienced" - Pastor Steven Furtick

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35 NIV

And say AMEN!

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Philippians 4:5b-6 says, “The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Because God is near, we don’t have to be anxious. We can have peace that rises above any circumstance. Any circumstance. I just wanted to remind you of that this morning. ~ Lysa TerKeurst

Christ is more than enough!

You may now facing great pain or trials but the Lord wants you to be still and know that God is bigger, God is greater and God is able. All you have to do is to trust and let your faith draw near closer to the Father.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. -John 10:10