Worrying can have harmful effects on our lives. There really is no solution when you worry, it only creates more problems for yourself in the long run. Consider these four techniques on analyzing the situation at hand in order to minimize worry.
* Get all the facts
* Weigh all the facts - then come to a decision
* Once a decision is reached, act!
* Analyze the problem:
* What is the problem?
* What are the causes of the problem?
* What are the possible solutions?
* What is the best solution?
From: DALE CARNEGIE SUCCESS TIP OF THE WEEK.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Perfect Life
How many of you have life perfect?
How many of you have challenges in your life?
How many of you wish something could be changed in your life?
How many of you wish a miracle would happen in your life?
How many of you said yes to 1 or ALL of these?
You are not alone. Everyone has problems. That's life.Get used to it.
I am NOT trying to come across and non-merciful.
What I AM trying to do it help you and I realize that you are not alone. It may not look the same, but we all struggle.
Here is what the Bible says:
1. Rejoice!
2. Think!
3. Confess!
1. Rejoice! Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Yes, life will throw you unexpected things BUT you have to focus on the good stuff.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What are you thankful for?
2. What are you proud of?
3. What are you excited about?
4. Who do you love?
5. Who loves you?
2. Think!
Phil 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-THINK about such things.
If you want to rejoice, you have to think about such things! Don't think about how bad your life is. Or was. Or is going to be....unless you want to have a miserable life. Stop. Think about what you are thinking about. Does it pass the Phil 4:8 test?
Ask yourself:
1. Is what I am thinking True?
2. Is what I am thinking Right?
3. Is what I am thinking Pure?
Go down the Philippians list..Anytime you start to think "Woe is me", focus on what is true, noble, right and pure! AND Rejoice!
3. Confess!
Confess to God and to others.
When you mess up, you need to ask for forgiveness.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confessing brings healing! Look at the verse. Confess your sins...so that you may be healed.
I know there is a lot of trials in your life. Trust me. I don't have this "Rejoice always" down. I am learning too. This is just as much for me, as it is for you. This is a process of changing the way you think. It takes time.
What I DO know is that you cannot focus on the bad in your life.If you do, your life will be bad. You will be miserable. But, if you choose to focus on the positive, you will realize how blessed you really are. You will rejoice! You will think about the right things. You will confess when you need to-so that you can be healed!
Love you all. I would love to hear your thoughts :)
http://www.crosspointechurch.tv/ministries.html
How many of you have challenges in your life?
How many of you wish something could be changed in your life?
How many of you wish a miracle would happen in your life?
How many of you said yes to 1 or ALL of these?
You are not alone. Everyone has problems. That's life.Get used to it.
I am NOT trying to come across and non-merciful.
What I AM trying to do it help you and I realize that you are not alone. It may not look the same, but we all struggle.
Here is what the Bible says:
1. Rejoice!
2. Think!
3. Confess!
1. Rejoice! Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Yes, life will throw you unexpected things BUT you have to focus on the good stuff.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What are you thankful for?
2. What are you proud of?
3. What are you excited about?
4. Who do you love?
5. Who loves you?
2. Think!
Phil 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-THINK about such things.
If you want to rejoice, you have to think about such things! Don't think about how bad your life is. Or was. Or is going to be....unless you want to have a miserable life. Stop. Think about what you are thinking about. Does it pass the Phil 4:8 test?
Ask yourself:
1. Is what I am thinking True?
2. Is what I am thinking Right?
3. Is what I am thinking Pure?
Go down the Philippians list..Anytime you start to think "Woe is me", focus on what is true, noble, right and pure! AND Rejoice!
3. Confess!
Confess to God and to others.
When you mess up, you need to ask for forgiveness.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confessing brings healing! Look at the verse. Confess your sins...so that you may be healed.
I know there is a lot of trials in your life. Trust me. I don't have this "Rejoice always" down. I am learning too. This is just as much for me, as it is for you. This is a process of changing the way you think. It takes time.
What I DO know is that you cannot focus on the bad in your life.If you do, your life will be bad. You will be miserable. But, if you choose to focus on the positive, you will realize how blessed you really are. You will rejoice! You will think about the right things. You will confess when you need to-so that you can be healed!
Love you all. I would love to hear your thoughts :)
http://www.crosspointechurch.tv/ministries.html
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
What's wrong with me?
What's wrong with me?
I am sure many of you have asked yourself that question before. Maybe it sounds something like this...
-I can seem to give up this sin. What's wrong with me?
-I didn't get that promotion that I worked so hard for. What's wrong with me?
-I haven't had a date in forever. What's wrong with me?
-My kids don't understand and I don't understand them. What's wrong with me?
-I lost my job. What's wrong with me?
-I feel sad all the time. What's wrong with me?
-My marriage is not as it should be. What's wrong with me?
-My struggles seem to overpower me. I can't get out. What's wrong with me?
- I am still waiting for the right job, right person, right house, right ________.=
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME??
Well, I have good news and bad news.
Bad News: There is A LOT wrong with you! You don't have it all together. You do struggle. You are a mess. You can't do everything right.
Good News: EVERYBODY has a lot wrong with them!
Instead of focusing on what is wrong with you, you need to focus on what God has done FOR YOU!
1. You cannot EARN good standing with God. Jesus already paid the price. So, anytime you are beating yourself up for what is wrong with you, STOP! It is not biblical. Conviction is biblical. Guilt is not. No one is perfect.
Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
2. You are NOT condemned. You are redeemed!
Isaiah 52:3 For this is what the Lord says: "You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed. ....this is absolutely beautiful and so refreshing!! Read it again!
Next time, you start to ask yourself, "What's wrong with me?", STOP! You are made BY God and FOR GOD!! He doesn't make junk. He knows your downfalls AND STILL LOVES YOU!
No one else will love you unconditionally like God will. He will always love You, no matter what you do or don't do. Child, You are Redeemed!
I am sure many of you have asked yourself that question before. Maybe it sounds something like this...
-I can seem to give up this sin. What's wrong with me?
-I didn't get that promotion that I worked so hard for. What's wrong with me?
-I haven't had a date in forever. What's wrong with me?
-My kids don't understand and I don't understand them. What's wrong with me?
-I lost my job. What's wrong with me?
-I feel sad all the time. What's wrong with me?
-My marriage is not as it should be. What's wrong with me?
-My struggles seem to overpower me. I can't get out. What's wrong with me?
- I am still waiting for the right job, right person, right house, right ________.=
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME??
Well, I have good news and bad news.
Bad News: There is A LOT wrong with you! You don't have it all together. You do struggle. You are a mess. You can't do everything right.
Good News: EVERYBODY has a lot wrong with them!
Instead of focusing on what is wrong with you, you need to focus on what God has done FOR YOU!
1. You cannot EARN good standing with God. Jesus already paid the price. So, anytime you are beating yourself up for what is wrong with you, STOP! It is not biblical. Conviction is biblical. Guilt is not. No one is perfect.
Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
2. You are NOT condemned. You are redeemed!
Isaiah 52:3 For this is what the Lord says: "You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed. ....this is absolutely beautiful and so refreshing!! Read it again!
Next time, you start to ask yourself, "What's wrong with me?", STOP! You are made BY God and FOR GOD!! He doesn't make junk. He knows your downfalls AND STILL LOVES YOU!
No one else will love you unconditionally like God will. He will always love You, no matter what you do or don't do. Child, You are Redeemed!
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