Never worry about what people think about you or how you are choosing to live your life. You have no control over another’s thinking anyway. Just live well. Live with integrity. Make wise choices. Serve others with a thankful heart, for it is always a heart issue. Leave petty worldly skirmishes behind.
You are here for such a time as this so choose your battles very carefully.
In Esther’s Warriors Ministry, we began in 2012 ‘praying the states’ for healing for our Nation. Queen Esther went before the king to intercede for her people. We go before the King to intercede for our Nation ‘for such a time as this’ (Esther 4:14). We pray for each state in the order of admission to the Union and will continue. Our Nation more than ever needs consistent, diligent prayer cover state by state.
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
~You are uniquely and wonderfully made. ~Do not compromise your individuality!
~Spend your time wisely. ~Your life is truly a gift!
~Be true to your word. ~ If you make a commitment, keep it!
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Jesus
John 14:27
When I read this scripture this morning I could not help but wonder why most Christians are not at peace. I certainly include myself in this at times. Jesus leaves us His peace and gives it to us, yet do we freely receive that peace? His is a deep peace unlike anything the world has to offer. Yet, do we look to
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
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.
