Week End September 1, 2017
{blessings}
What it Takes to Be Happy
Comfort and luxury are “nice to haves” in life. But what you really need, in order to be happy, is something to be enthusiastic about. May you be blessed with the essentials in life and the extras too. God is your provider of all things. Now that’s something to get excited about!
I CAN!
When “I can’t” becomes your first reaction…you know it’s time for change. Kick away the negative crutch you use to protect yourself. It doesn’t work. May you be blessed to step firmly into your most joyful truth: “I can.”
Overcoming Hardship
Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them. May you be blessed with coping skills that overcome all hardship.
Live Your Values
May you be blessed to live your values every day. Not just when it’s convenient, or someone is watching you. Not only when it feels right or comes easy — but always. After all, if you don’t stick to your values when they’re being tested, they’re not really values, they’re merely hobbies to dabble in when the whim strikes you. You’re so much better than that.
Blessed With Awe
Happiest are those who learn from nature, the lesson of worship. May you be blessed with awe today. Praise God, give thanks to God, and know God, as you appreciate nature’s gifts which surround you.
{prayers}
Only With You
Only with You can I lead without pushing, wait without impatience, release my limitations and live up to my potential. It is through You that I can love myself and others with a full and gracious heart. Amen
My Every Need
Dear God, Remind me to be grateful. Not to take the people I love for granted. Not to appreciate the opportunities that are mine with each new day. Not to forget that my every need is provided for by You. Amen
Let Me Be
Dear God, Let me be content with who I am, what I have, and where You are leading me. Help me to be confident, courageous, and thankful, day after day, as I go about living this wondrous life You gave me. Amen
My Best Self
Dear God, Help me to share my best self with others. Let me go beyond my comfort zone to meet new people different from me. Let me welcome them, befriend them, and take them into my heart. You are the shining example of generous love. I will follow in Your way. Amen
Seal My Lips
Lord, Keep me from the habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details, nudge me when it’s time to get to the point. I ask for grace enough to listen to the tales of others’ pains. Help me to endure them without groaning. Seal my lips on my own aches and pains, they are increasing and my love of rehashing them is becoming more irresistible as the years go by. Keep me reasonably sweet. I don’t want to be a saint – they’re too hard to live with, but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of a life gone astray. Help me to keep my ears open and my mouth shut. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all-but hold me back, It would be good to have a few friends at the end.
{stories, video, features}
Sunday Story: Two Drops of Oil
Music Video: To the Great Unknown + Lyrics
Feature Article: Street Wear Pastors
Video: Don’t Follow Your Passion
Article: 5 Best Questions to Ask God in Prayer
Music Video: This Planet Doesn’t Need More Successful People + Quote
{bible}
Genesis 26:24
Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you.
Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.
Psalm 91:15
Dearest, When you call to me I will answer you I will be with you in trouble I will rescue you Love, God
Psalms 139:7-10
Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from Thy presence? If I ascend to heaven, thou art there! If I make my bed in Sheol, thou art there! If I take up the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
Philippians 4:6
Worry is a useless mulling over of things you cannot change. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank God for all He has done.
{affirmations}
Perfect Purpose
I am perfect for the purpose I am made.
God Around Me
I believe there’s something magnificent about me, power within me, God around me.
My Ancestor’s Wildest Dream
I am my ancestors wildest dreams. I am free. My voice is heard. I have opportunity. in oh so few generations oh so much has been accomplished. I am the beneficiary. with gratitude, I holding firmly in my heart, the memory of those who came before me.
Emotional Labor
Decree & Declare. Emotional Labor. The emotional labor of listening when I’d rather yell. The emotional labor of getting along with someone instead of fighting with them. The emotional labor of seeking out facts and insights that I don’t (yet) agree with. The emotional labor of being prepared for every undertaking. I will do the emotional labor I need to be a better human being.
Beautiful Path
The mind can go in a thousand directions. But, on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step a cool wind blows. With each step a flower blooms.
{quotes}
Almost everything will work right again if you unplug, shutdown, and restart…especially you.
Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you.
Just because some people are drawn to drama, doesn’t mean you have to attend the performance.
You can change your circumstances by changing your attitude.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.