We all get angry!
It's true things will bother us and people will hurt us. But, we cannot control everyone or everthing. Many times the reason we get angry is because we can't control a situation. We want certain things to happen that don't happen and instead of accepting it we forget that maybe it's God keeping us from that thing and we get upset.
I'm sure that feeling is temporary, as it usually is but what are we supposed to do?
Proverbs 15:18-19 says, a hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
When you recognize that something is bothering you - stop - think about it (pray or meditate on it) and then decide what you should do.
I know it seems like this is unreasonable. Who really does that? Who thinks before they respond? Who takes the time out to pause and breathe and act?
The bible says we change our lives by renewing our minds. We have to learn how to think as Christians. As sinners we responded in anger and out of fear. But now that we are part of the Glory we can recognize the wrong behavior and the attempts of the devil and proactively respond according to the word.
When Jesus was tempted on the mountain he responded with confidence becasue he knew what God had in store for him. That's how we should be. If God told you, that you can have whatever you ask for don't get angry when something turns out to be less than that - it just means it wasn't sent from God.
When you are actively seeking God's approval on all your actions He will make clear to you what your next move should be. He can't order our steps if we don't give him authority to lead our lives. How do we give him authority? By listeing when he speaks and DOING WHAT HE SAYS. When He knows we will listen He will direct us more actively if He knows we will absolutely do what He told us to do!
So what's the secret to staying mild mannered? Open the communication door to constantly speak with God!
Amen
Psalm 111:10 says: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belong eternal praise.
When we consistently seek God and are careful to listen and act on His instruction he honors us with his Word.
I had such a hard time understanding this because I know that there is nothing we can do as believers to lose his love. We can't do anything to get it eaither. He loves us becuase He is love and there is nothing He won't do for us. But what I believe this scripture says is that when we actively practice His Word we form a deeper bond with him. We encounter covenants that were in place for the believers before us. Believing God will get you saved but listening and actively practicing his Word and what He divinely instructs puts us in his glory.
To fear the Lord is not to be scared of Him necessarily. When you "fear" God you are saying that you give him the authority to lead your life... you will follow as he leads!
When David defeated Goliath it was because he knew Goliath went against God's Word. David went to defend God's Word. Did you know David was a shepherd. He was a protector of sheep! And in an act to protect God's sheep David (the youngest of Jesse's sons who was never trained by Saul's army) killed Goliath with a slingshot!
When you are divinely guided by God no one can defeat you no matter the size or their army. In Bible study 2 weeks ago visiting Pastor, Mumba, spoke about being in God's circle. I like to call it the circle of trust. He can trust that we are going to follow his Word/ plan of action. No one can step into this covenant (circle of trust) no one can break it. They have to break God and get throught Jesus to touch you.
Be fearless of the whiles of the enemy knowing you have Heavenly wisdom that keeps you in God's circle.
Think about this as you come across situations that you may have perceived to be difficult, scarry or life threatneing! Speak unto your mountains. Profess the Word of God!
When we consistently seek God and are careful to listen and act on His instruction he honors us with his Word.
I had such a hard time understanding this because I know that there is nothing we can do as believers to lose his love. We can't do anything to get it eaither. He loves us becuase He is love and there is nothing He won't do for us. But what I believe this scripture says is that when we actively practice His Word we form a deeper bond with him. We encounter covenants that were in place for the believers before us. Believing God will get you saved but listening and actively practicing his Word and what He divinely instructs puts us in his glory.
To fear the Lord is not to be scared of Him necessarily. When you "fear" God you are saying that you give him the authority to lead your life... you will follow as he leads!
When David defeated Goliath it was because he knew Goliath went against God's Word. David went to defend God's Word. Did you know David was a shepherd. He was a protector of sheep! And in an act to protect God's sheep David (the youngest of Jesse's sons who was never trained by Saul's army) killed Goliath with a slingshot!
When you are divinely guided by God no one can defeat you no matter the size or their army. In Bible study 2 weeks ago visiting Pastor, Mumba, spoke about being in God's circle. I like to call it the circle of trust. He can trust that we are going to follow his Word/ plan of action. No one can step into this covenant (circle of trust) no one can break it. They have to break God and get throught Jesus to touch you.
Be fearless of the whiles of the enemy knowing you have Heavenly wisdom that keeps you in God's circle.
Think about this as you come across situations that you may have perceived to be difficult, scarry or life threatneing! Speak unto your mountains. Profess the Word of God!
5.01.09
I want to inspire you to look up with an out stretched neck expecting the blessings God has promised. Today I woke up and had to make myself focus on God. My mind automatically went straight to my lack of funds! Lord, why am I struggling?
Not having enough money to do what you need let alone what you want is truly enough to drive you crazy.
This is what I found & I hope it inspires you:
Psalm 73:3
For I was envious at the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73: 5
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
Pslam 73: 7 - 8
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily
Psalm 73:23-26
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart failrth: but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
Psalm 73:28
But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
I want to inspire you to look up with an out stretched neck expecting the blessings God has promised. Today I woke up and had to make myself focus on God. My mind automatically went straight to my lack of funds! Lord, why am I struggling?
Not having enough money to do what you need let alone what you want is truly enough to drive you crazy.
This is what I found & I hope it inspires you:
Psalm 73:3
For I was envious at the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73: 5
They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
Pslam 73: 7 - 8
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily
Psalm 73:23-26
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart failrth: but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.
Psalm 73:28
But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
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