As we go into fall, before the holidays, take this time to walk through your house and donate those things you do not really love or no longer use. Physical clutter actually clutters your spirit. To free up your surroundings will free up your mental clutter and give you more clarity. You will be more focused.
While clearing out, check your heart clutter (for it is always a heart issue). Clear out those things and response patterns that no longer serve you: bitterness, anger, resentment, offense and the like. Keep only those heart patterns that bring you closer to God,
Throughout the Bible it is written, “Now it came to pass…”
There is a “now” moment in every situation. It comes suddenly. It comes now. It does not tarry but comes at the appointed time…God’s perfect now moment.
So do not give up. Do not become weary. Press forward. Stand firm.
Remember the story of the woman with the issue of blood? She had suffered with her infirmity for twelve long years. She suffered much at the hands of many doctors and spent all her money. The scripture tells us that she actually became worse in her affliction.
In this time in history she was considered unclean and not to be among the populace. Yet, when she heard about Jesus she determined to follow Him. She knew if she could just touch the very hem of His garment she would be healed. Her faith had been sharpened through much adversity. Her
For those of you who are not on certain Social Media sites, I publish “Short Takes” every day. Below are the takes for last week. Also are included links to short posts “From the Archives of Esther’s Warriors Ministry.” I pray they bless you and keep you striving toward a full Kingdom walk ‘for such a time as this!’
God Bless,
Michele
~An errant thought can become an entrenched stronghold if not contained and eliminated at the onset. Stay alert!
~Encourage each other in the Lord. Never discourage in the natural!
Troubled by something? Run it past these criteria:
1) Would you feel comfortable discussing it with Jesus? If not, decide to let it go. Often, we ruminate over very inconsequential issues in the scheme of all things. Therefore, they are probably not things you would even want to share with the Lord. He knows anyway.
2) Does this issue have any eternal implications? If not, walk away. Release it. It is not worth your time, energy, or potential anxiety. Perhaps this is just a refining moment to grow you and move you forward. How you handle a situation will have
People can be cruel. People can be thoughtless. People can be disrespectful. Just keep yourself safe. Do not accept toxicity directed at you as OK behavior. Toxic behavior is never OK! Do not respond in kind as that only keeps the toxicity swirling and escalating over time. If necessary, seek professional help and move to be safe. Most importantly, seek the Lord and let Him guide your steps to safety under the shadow of His wings.
Pray for others but do not, under any circumstance, let them abuse you. Jesus tells us to pray for those who have malicious intent
Some people really believe it is “all about them.” No matter what happens they see it as an attack against them personally by anyone they encounter. Paranoia strikes deep. It is from a fractured heart to be sure. And, it is always a heart issue!
Life is simply a series of events. Do you see your life events as “all about you?” Unless you are an undercover agent sought after by many (even then), it is not “all about you.”
Step outside of yourself. Soften your heart with the compassion of Christ for others. Broaden your view.
For those of you who are not on certain Social Media sites, I publish “Short Takes” every day. Below are the takes for last week. Also are included links to short posts “From the Archives of Esther’s Warriors Ministry.” I pray they bless you and keep you striving toward a full Kingdom walk ‘for such a time as this!’
God Bless,
Michele
~Live life to the fullest for tomorrow is not guaranteed.
~“A friend loves at all times” Proverbs 17:17 Check those you call ‘friend.’ Use discernment to know friend vs acquaintance
Be careful with whom you share your concerns. Most people will just use your struggles to gossip about you. Use discernment. If they talk to you about others, they will talk to others about you.
Choose your confidants wisely!
For it is written:
“The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray.”
Do you ever find yourself in a situation that leads you to spiral down a negative path in your mind? Do your thoughts swirl so swiftly that you can relate to the term, “head spinning?” You may even find yourself directing all your undesirable energy toward a person whom you feel to be responsible for the situation or irresponsible in their part in it. Often, this can lead to full blown anxiety.
Does any of this sound familiar? I know that I can quite easily go down a path of rumination at such a rapid pace that I am not
