From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, With the many pressures of life, it's important that we have a lighthearted attitude towards any situation that tries to steal our Joy. We must remember to be humble and lowly in heart and not allow this world to make us lose focus of the One who has called us out of darkness and into His marvellous light. Having a lighthearted and cheerful attitude not only helps to keep our peace, but it also helps to restore our health. The Bible declares in Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Have a merry heart and do not allow the pressures of the enemy to steal your Joy and make you question your peace. Stand steadfast in your faith and make up your mind that your Peace, Cheerfulness and Joy will continue all the days of your life. (Matthew 11:28-30) (1 Peter 2:9) (1 Peter 5:5-9) (Nehemiah 8:10) I hope you are encouraged and blessed by today's message. THE VISION OF CHILDREN When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on. When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back. When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune and don't have much rhythm so I sit self consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know them, they make up their own. When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it until they fall to the ground laughing. When I pray I say Thee and Thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, Hi God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to Heaven yet. I would miss my Mommy and Daddy. When I see a mud puddle, I step around it. I see muddy shoes and clothes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross and worms to play with. I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children!! Author Unknown Be encouraged to not be so serious all the time. If you are finding yourself having a bad day, stop yourself and think on something good or funny. Have a merry heart and keep it in your mind that it is for your own best interest to take it easy and enjoy right now. The Bible declares in Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. It is our choice whether we have peace and joy or heartbreak and disappointment. The Lord has done all the work that needed to be done and now it is up to us whether we accept it or reject it. (Colossians 3:1-2) (Isaiah 53:4-5) (Deuteronomy 30:19-20) I encourage you to see the good in all things and do not allow the voice of discouragement to penetrate your heart. Have a merry heart and allow God's peace to infiltrate every area of your life. You will find very soon if you choose to have a merry heart that your health, joy, contentment and peace will be elevated to heights never before imagined. Read and meditate on these scriptures: Romans 12:15-17 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 1 Peter 5:5-7 Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: TODAY I SMILED Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem72.htm Today's Selected Testimony: FROM CRACK TO CHRIST Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony141.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies. Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. You are also welcome to post your prayer requests in our Prayer Forum. All this and more available at --- http://www.Godswork.org You can also send prayer requests to --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Add your E-mail address if you'd like correspondence with the prayer partners. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/IYOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Mailing List Jesus-Net Ministry Indonesia - JNM - Daftar : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keluar : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Posting: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bantuan Moderator : [EMAIL PROTECTED] WebSite: http://jnm.clear-net.com (Webmaster wanted!) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jesus-net/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
