The truth is… most of the time I don’t feel like praying. I could easily pass for the twin sister of Martha, who was cumbered about with much serving (Luke 10:38-42 KJV) Martha was very concerned about the things that needed to be done. They were good things, but she fretted more about the serving and preparing of the food than being concerned about the time spent at Jesus’ feet like her sister, Mary, enjoyed doing. I have hundreds of things on my to-do list. Okay, to be totally honest… most of them are on my “mental” to-do list because I don’t actually write them all down… For instance, giving…
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It’s no use going back to yesterday…
*Devotional originally posted 8/26/2015, Updated 8/28/2018 It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person back then. – Lewis Carroll Alice’s, Adventures in Wonderland I really love this line from the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland because it reminds me that there’s no value in looking back to yesterday. I’ve made so many mistakes in my lifetime, and Satan likes to remind me about each one of those mistakes. Repeatedly. Yes… over and over again!! He seems to make sure I don’t forget them so that he can rob joy and peace from my life. Here’s what you and I need to realize… If I’ve…
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How to Overcome Negative Thoughts of Failure
*Updated 7/31/18 – Originally posted July 6, 2014 Satan tries to keep reminding me of my past failures and past sins. Does he do that horrendous thing to you? Without a doubt, I could probably answer that question with a heart-wrenching “yes” on your behalf. How do I know? Because Satan is our enemy. His game plan is always the same for Christians. His goal is to make us feel like a failure so that we will live a defeated Christian life… a life without joy. You can be certain of this…. Your negative thoughts… Your thoughts of failure… Your pondering of past sins… They’re whispered LIES in your ear…
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Free Prayer and Bible Reading Schedule Software
Watch my video below as I walk you through how to use this software to create your own customized Bible reading schedule and prayer list. Quote from my journal: Begin EVERYDAY by focusing on ONE question: “What would Jesus do?” DAILY make yourself available to God with the purpose of honoring Him with your life. Here’s the link to the free prayer and bible reading schedule software: http://www.dailybibleandprayer.com/download.html >> Let’s know what type of Bible reading plan that you like the best. I’d love to hear what works well for you. 🙂
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The Critic’s Cure and my book review on Character
Recommended Book: (my referral link) Character — The one thing money can’t buy – the one thing you can’t afford to be without! by Dr. Jeff Owens The Critic’s Cure *Page 159 Avoid other critics. (Romans 16:17) Talk right. (Psalms 19:14) Confess your sin of criticism to God. (I John 1:9) Memorize Scripture about criticism. (Psalms 119:11) Ask God to help you. (Philippians 4:13) Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14 kjv
