Friday 31 August 2007

ATTRACTING WORSHIPPERS OR NOT?


FROM TOP, NEW MEXICO, WEST VIRGINIA, KANSAS.
ARE YOU IMPRESSED?

MORE SIGNS


DAILY MAIL 30, 2007
FROM TOP DELAWARE, ALABAMA, FLORIDA AND SOUTH DAKOTA
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

SIGNS TO ATTRACT WORSHIPPERS IN USA


DAILY MAIL (UK), THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007, published some signs carrying advertising slogans to attract worshippers in USA, Colorado, California, Illinois and Nevada.
The headline is..."THE SIGNS THAT SHOW THE LORD MOVES IN HILARIOUS WAYS!"
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THEM?

Thursday 30 August 2007

A HEART TO FORGIVE

Forgiveness is not a state of mind; it is a state of the heart.
Being able to forgive someone from a heart level is not something that comes to us naturally. If it did, God wouldn’t have mentioned it so many times in the Bible. The challenge that we face is in getting our hearts to a point where we can accomplish this.
Luke 17:3-5
“So watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him.”

FORGIVING IS ABOUT YOU

"Forgiving is not about the wrong doer, it's about you. You forgive people, not for their sake, but for your own sake. You forgive because you want to set yourself free. You set yourself free by breaking the shackles of anger, hurt, helplessness or shame and that occurs when you forgive the person who caused those feelings. .


Forgiveness is not about setting conditions with all those "ifs" and "buts," it's unconditional. By setting conditions, we give power to our tormentors. When we leave that power with them, they can hurt us again.

Forgiveness is really about empowering yourself and taking back the control of your life in your own hands.

Forgiveness is about healing old wounds. Bind your wounds. Once you do that, you don't have to become a victim of those past experiences. "

Vijai P. Sharma, Ph.D

UNFORGIVENESS AND SIDE EFFECT

WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSE OF UNFORGIVENESS.
“Emotional forgiveness is where the health action is,” says Worthington.
“Emotional unforgiveness causes a chronic stress response, which results in obsessing about the wrong done to you. Rumination is what gets people into trouble. Rumination is the mental health bad boy. It’s associated with almost everything bad in the mental health field -- obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression … probably hives too.”

THOUGHTS OF FORGIVENESS

MEDITATION AND YOUR THOUGHTS OF FORGIVENESS

*I don't want to waste my precious life in the discomfort caused by anger or hurt, so I will decide to feel differently. I am able to forgive myself, forgive others, forgive life...

*I know how it hurts when people don't forgive me. I do not want to hurt other people by my actions, so I will perceive the problem in a way that I can either deal with it or let it go.


*Life is filled with incredible beauty and wonder and I am missing these experiences if I am stuck in the remembrance of old hurts or disappointments. I forgive myself for getting sidetracked.


*People do the best they can and if they don't the best way to help them is by offering understanding. The first step in this process is to forgive whatever constituted the specific offense.


*Everyone, including myself operates primarily out of self-interest. I must expect that some times I, in my self-interest, will be annoyed by some one else's expression of their self-interest.

* If I can understand that this is an ordinary part of life, what is there to be upset about? If I understand that self-interest is my guiding principle, how can I not offer forgiveness to everyone, including myself for behaving that way?

The Art and Science of ForgivenessFrederic Luskin, Ph.D.

BE PREPARED TO FORGIVE

Forgiveness involves the proactive choice to rarely if ever take offense in the first place.

This means:

"you are prepared to forgive in advance "

Frederic Luskin

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS

I have just received a very beautiful email from my friend in which she mentions what Norm Anderson writes about FORGIVENESS.
So, I believe I have learned something from him, but I also have researched about it and I would like to spread what I have found.
First: Lets understand what is FORGIVENESS
"Forgiveness is the moment to moment experience of peace and understanding that occurs when an injured party's suffering is reduced as they transform their grievance against an offending party. This transformation takes place through learning to take less personal offense, attribute less blame to the offender and, by greater understanding, see the personal and interpersonal harm that occurs as the natural consequence of unresolved anger and hurt."
The Art and Science of Forgiveness Frederic Luskin, Ph.D.

Tuesday 28 August 2007

THE ARMOR OF GOD

YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT YOUR STRENGTH COMES FROM GOD
EPHESIANS 6
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

GROWING SPIRITUALLY

I have had some amazing experiences. Everything is related to my Christian life. Do you know why? Because I put God first in everything I am going to do. Christ is my friend I talk with. I have lived according to God's wish.
I have been studying the Bible, and writing about it. If you ask me if I apply it...my answer is ...YES...
Let me tell you about applying the Bible principles in my life. It's the hardest part.
Studying the Bible requires long and deep meditation. It takes time and concentration.
You need to be prepared for devil's attacks.
Watch your feeling. The key to spiritual maturity is to live for Jesus. God expects it of us.

YOUR CONFIDENCE AND YOUR FAITH

I believe I am ministering myself with the posts today.
Any way! It is absolutely good when you can meditate, reflect, think and write about something that you are living and at the same time you want to spread the word and help people. People are thirsty of good words, of confidence and faith.
I have a friend that says: I have been praying and reading and studying the Bible, but God are not listening to me. Believe me. He knows your thoughts! Every time you say ...GOD IS NOT LISTENING TO ME, ... you are denying your FAITH... If your answer is delayed...it's because he knows the reason...
KEEP PRAYING AND BELIEVING!
HEBREWS 10:35-36
Do not throw away your confidence, it will be richly rewarded. You need to preserve so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

BRING YOUR RED UMBRELLA

Hebrew 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.


If you are wondering how to get more faith, I would say...


Romans 10:17

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

So, If you are praying for rain, BRING YOUR RED UMBRELLA!

RED UMBRELLA

In Scotland is Brolly. So, if you prefer...RED BROLLY
Some of people I have met in my life have struggled with the word FAITH.
Of course we understand the meaning of the word FAITH, but it is just a word if you don't live it.
Let me tell you a story I have read recently.
"A small farming community in the Midwest had suffered a severe drought. A local church called a prayer meeting and everybody showed up. As the pastor stood before his packed church he noticed an 11-year-old girl sitting in the front row, beaming with excitement. Lying next to her was her bright red umbrella poised for use. The beauty and innocence of this sight made him smile as he compared the FAITH of this child with that of the rest of the people in the room.
You see, the rest of them had just come to pray for rain, but the girl had come to see God answer!

Monday 27 August 2007

BUILT YOUR HOUSE IN THE ROCK

Don't let the knowledge puffs you up!

I have noticed how it is common to think that a wise person can everything. Specially when it is a high self motivation mentality. It happens quite very often, and it also occures with the knowledge that comes from the Bible study.

But see...Satan knew the Scriptures so well that he could quote them to Jesus in the wilderness temptation.

What is Satan's chief quality? PRIDE

PRIDE kicked him out of heaven.


Keep yourself HUMBLE AND DEPENDENT ON GOD

EVERYONE WHO HEARS THESE WORDS OF MINE AND PUTS THEM INTO PRACTICE IS LIKE A WISE MAN WHO BUILT HIS HOUSE ON THE ROCK.

Matthew 7:24


A TREASURE

The Bible is a precious treasure, inexhaustible and boundless.

Feel the joy and satisfaction that comes from the Bible. You are going to find a great spiritual truth on your own.

Apply it to you life.

PROMISE BOX

Everybody knows what is a PROMISE BOX. If you don't, I'll tell you.

It is a box with daily Scriptural intake.

But listen!...Don't read your BIBLE as it was a promise box.

The story is told of a lady whose only daily Scriptural intake was a promise box. One day she reached into the box and pulled out this Scripture:

JUDAS WENT OUT AND HANGED HIMSELF.

Quickly she pulled out a second one:

GO THOU AND DO LIKEWISEL

Feeling frustrated she reached in and pulled out a third,

AND WHAT THOU DOEST, DO QUICKLY!

It seems to be a cafeteria -style." Sun aug 12USB The Word For Today.

TIMOTHY 3 :16

ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD-BREATHED

When you are studying the Bible, ask yourself.

HOW DOES IT APPLY ?

YOUR MIND IN PEACE

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.”- Isaiah 26:3
I want to say something about trusting.
I always had problems when dealing with the reliability toward someone. I believe it is a consequence of so many facts that have happened and they are proving to me how to behave facing diversity.
LACK OF TRUSTING.
What can I do and what I can say about it?
I see that people do say one thing but they do another one completely different. Their conduct and behaviour are horrendous to make me feel safe through their words. That is it...vain words...useless...meaningless...
I have found a rock where I can make the foundation of my house. My house is my life. My spiritual, emotional and physical life. All together has to work in harmony. I have found God as my fortification. In HIM I TRUST.
So, in despite of the facts of being surrounded of people I love, furthermore, of knowing they are not building their house in the only foundation I know. I put one foot behind for them, but, on the other hand I step my both feet forward where GOD steps first.
GOD YOU ARE MY MY LIGHT

Friday 24 August 2007

AUTOCONFIDENCE

Unbelievable how human being can overcome difficulties if they have auto confidence. I remember when I started blogging, I knew nothing about it. I had problems with specific vocabulary, and that feeling that I had to go to a school to learn about blogging.
But listen to it.
Everyday you are going to face a challenge in your life. What do you need? Auto confidence. It means that you need to realize that you are able to do such and such task. Even if you don't have the knowledge, but you are willing to learn despite of the mistakes you can make. It doesn't matter... you keep trying!!!!
Studying the Bible I have learned so many things and the most important is the LOVE Jesus teach us to have. LOVE BRINGS PATIENCE THAT BRINGS CONFIDENCE.

Attitude

Sometimes I have faced a very common situation in family. You know those insignificant arguments about a dish that hasn't been washed, or because someone hadn't knocked the door before opening it, or because my pencil disappeared...and I would write pages and pages of those small stuff that really bring to our day some discomfort.
But do you know what?
The best thing is...if your son comes to you angry because his sister did something for him, even foolish, just listen, and tell him...ok...I understand what you feel, but at this moment you are angry, I am not going to talk about it...I am going to listen to you, and later on I am going to talk with you and with you sister. Go to you bed now, and pray, and calm down...you are going to see the difference.
That is true.
First, because a problem shared is a lighter problem;
Second, because when we are angry we want someone to listen to us;
Third, because you need a time to reflect about what happened, and bring about a solution for that fact;
and last, and the most important:
IF YOU INVITE LORD TO HELP YOU, THE SOLUTION COMES QUICKLY AND EASILY;
TRY IT!!!!
MAKE JESUS PART OF YOUR DAILY LIFE. IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!
“I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”- Psalm 116:1-2

Thursday 23 August 2007

THE REALITY IS CHRIST

I have been studying Colossians 2 ...and through the verses below, I can understand and I would like you to believe that there should be only one focus to all of us. It doesn't matter what people say about this religion, about that church, about that belief...because only one person is the reason for you and me to exist and ...HE is JESUS CHRIST.



Colossians 2:16

"Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink..."





"These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. "





Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you





It means that what matters is Jesus Christ. He holds the key of heaven and hell. Everything is under God. Angels are under God. Everything is under God, because He is the creator.
DON'T LOOK FOR THE SALVATION IN MATERIAL THINGS, IN RELIGION, IN OBJECTS, IN ANGELS OR IN A PERSON. LOOK FOR JESUS. HE IS THE SAVIOUR, GOD'S SON, THE ONLY ONE TO BE ADORED AND WORSHIPED.

Tuesday 21 August 2007

LEGAL

I can imagine how desperate might be to live in a country illegally. Many people wants to try a different life abroad, and most of the time they don't require a permission to stay. With a very good profession in their native country they submit themselves to any kind of job to get a better life financially.

Everybody has the dream to have an experience abroad.

What are the means to get it legally?

On the internet you can get all the information you need to make it easy and legal. Don't forget to pray to Jesus Christ if He wants you where you want to go.

The Bible says: My way is not your way.

Make your way, Jesus way. How??? He opens the right door at the right time, because he knows everything. He knows the words you are going to say even before you open your mouth.

HE KNOWS EVERYTHING

I BELIEVE IN HIS LOVE

PSALM 36

5 Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep.


OH MY LORD, HOW YOU ARE SO LOYAL TO ME! THANKS FOR THIS DAY! FOR YOUR BLESSES.

I LOVE YOU JESUS, MY SAVIOUR

SHINING DAY

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Glitter Graphics


“By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.”- Psalm 42:8

IT IS A VERY HAPPY TUESDAY !!

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Glitter Graphics


THANKS LORD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL TUESDAY!! YOU GAVE ME VERY EARLY THIS MORNING THE GIFT I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING !!! YOU ARE LOYAL TO ME !!!

Monday 20 August 2007

A PROMISE

First, when I started this blog I thought I would write about the beginning of my experience with Jesus. I have realized that every day is a new beginning, since I open my eyes in the morning and I step my feet on the floor, I know that is new day.
But, lets reward a little.
In 08/10/2004 PSalm 103:2
"PRAISE THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND DO NOT FORGET HOW KIND HE IS"
A friend borrowed me a book whose author is Suzel. Believe that? She borrowed it because of my name , Suzel, of course a not usual one, and also because of the coincidence, she only knew 2 SUZEL.
Well, the story is about the way Suzel, a doctor, and a french pilot, Denis, came to meet each other. Both, Denis and Suzel were praying for a partner they haven't met, but they were looking forward to meeting very soon. In one of his journey to Brazil, he meets a man who teaches him how to pray for the wife he wished.
Based in the Bible John 14:14
"You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."
Glorious meeting. How to receive from your FATHER'S heart the wife or husband you are looking for.

Thursday 16 August 2007

STUDYING YOUR BIBLE

I have heard that some people can't understand the Bible. It is true, I couldn't understand as well. According to DL Moody, "The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge, but to change our lives"

You just need to give the first step.

As you read, ask yourself:

What attitudes do I need to change?

What do I need to start or stop doing?

What ministry should I be having to others?

FIND OUT WHAT IT HAS TO SAY TO YOU.

STUDYING YOUR BIBLE

Everytime you study your Bible keep your notebook right beside.

"Thoughts disentangle themselves as they pass through the lips and fingertips." (Dawson Trotman, founder of The Navigation)

STUDYING A BIBLE

Many years ago, when I started a Bible study, I also started writing about it, and here are some important principles I have learned that I would like to share.

Each time you pick up your Bible pray;

PSalmo 119:18

Abre-me os olhos para que constate todas as maravilhas que há na tua lei.

You can read the same verse many times, but as you do, you will discover things you have overlooked or never seen. It's like to have a new pair of eyes

Wednesday 15 August 2007

HOW TO PRAY FOR OTHERS

1Timothy

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

2 To Timothy my true son in the faith:

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

If you are praying for someone, and you are not sure how to pray, this is the example Paul gives us:

PLEASE LORD, IN JESUS NAME OUR SAVIOUR GIVE TO ...... GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE.

AMEN

Tuesday 14 August 2007

LEADING YOUR LIFE

There are somethings very important we should know to have a successful life.

1-Moral - You must have boundaries. We were able to realign ourselves because somebody had a tent on where "right" is.

2-Methods - Draw a road map to reach your goal.

3-Means - God's provision involve others...so walk in LOVE.

4-Management - TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVE, OF HIM SHALL MUCH BE REQUIRED...Luke 12:48...Your management challenge will be yourself. ORDENA OS MEUS PASSOS DE ACORDO COM A PALAVRA DE DEUS...Salmo 119:133

Saturday 11 August 2007

A DAY TO BE HAPPY

Not much to say...only to thanks Lord...

Thank you my Lord for this beautiful day, for my life, for all the provision, to have chosen me ...thank you...I love you my FATHER

Wednesday 8 August 2007

COLOSSIANS

8 See to it that no-one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.

9 For in Christ all the fulness of the Deity lives in bodily form,

10 and you have been given fulness in Christ, who is the Head over every power and authority.


According to the doctors Life is a brain function, and we could add blood circulation, and a beating heart.

But I have another definition for LIFE. It is when you just allow CHRIST to rule you.

Who is guiding your life? Is Christ the head of your acts and the center of your life?

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OVER EVERY POWER AND AUTHORITY.

Tuesday 7 August 2007

The Prayer

This song was played when I was sending way to my husband in front of the Lord at St. Vigeans Church. 30th of June 2007

Monday 6 August 2007

STATEMENT OF FAITH

"All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”- Psalm 119:160


"There is one, eternal God, Creator and Lord of the universe who, in the unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, both governs all things according to God’s will and is accomplishing God’s purpose in the world and in the church."

http://www.langhampartnership.org/about-us/statement-of-faith

Thursday 2 August 2007

Weeding Gift

Barbara gave us this beautiful weeding gift. Is it gorgeous? God bless you my darling.

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”- James 1:22

Wednesday 1 August 2007

FULLNESS OF LIFE IN CHRIST

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."

Colossians 2:6

It is important to understand the way we should walk through this life. God is always hunting you, and so, if you receive Him as your Lord and your Saviour, you are going to understand the meaning of the word, LORD...it means, HE owns your life, He guides you, He uses you, He provides, ...

Check your roots. Are they deep enough? Or, they are on the suffice?

Build up your life in Him.

And remember to thank HIM for your life. Be grateful, as you were taught.

I thank Jesus Lord for my life, for my home, for my health, for all this provisions...Amen