“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,
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
~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!
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
~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
When sharing a meal with someone, turn off your phone. They are sharing minutes of their life with you…minutes they can never get back. Honor that gift with your presence.
To be present in the moment is to be open to let the Lord work through you all and edify, encourage and grow each through conversation and companionship.
Too often I observe people in restaurants so engrossed in their cell phones that they never even acknowledge those at the table. Entire families sit at their tables, each on their phone. It would be cheaper to stay home and ignore each
We are each unique. Choose to respect each other’s individuality. Do not attack someone simply because they do not speak, dress, or look just like you. Respect their individuality as you would want them to respect yours.
Challenge yourself to stay on the narrow road of integrity. Challenge yourself to take the high road with every opportunity. Stay focused on what God has for you and where He is leading you rather than looking at and judging another. As much as possible, live in peace with one another.
