I wanted to apologize for being away from this blog. I loved it so much!
Unfortunately, due to illnesses and moving, I have completely neglected it. One thing I noticed
though, is while I was dutifully active on here, I was a wreck inside without being aware of it.
It's PTSD. For example, If a Veteran who has been in ugly, awful, horrible war, and he watches a film, or is volunteering to help counsel other suffering Vets, after awhile, it overwhelms them and
they are getting triggered left and right and sometimes without even being aware it is happening.
So it is with me. When I get so involved with helping people, or reading articles that saddens or anger me regarding various abuses, news reports on it, books etc...,
I have no peace of mind. I'm a constant woman of stress and anxiety. It was suggested I get
away from this issue and see how I do.
I have to say, I am a much more at peace woman. Way less anxiety!! Much more calmer and I can think things out better before making a decision. My choices are completely healthier and
I feel at peace. God of course is a big part of that for/with me. I had an OBE last year, and when I
feel ready, I want to share it!
So ladies, I won't be keeping up on this as I once did. I wish I had people helping me do this so it wouldn't rest only on me. I believe in what this blog originally was set out to do on a daily/weekly basics. I will of course, pray for anyone who shares a prayer request. That is so important! Praying for one another!
But at least there is much, good information on here for you all. From time to time I will post something inspiring to me that I hope will be the same for you.
God Bless you all,
Jesus is Love!
Donna :)
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Watch and listen to Joel Olsten's Message on Believing-WE CAN GET THROUGH ANYTHING
Video below is video of whole service. Links take you to his website. Excellent message Ladies!!! We Can do it!
Below is Whole Service:
http://www.joelosteen.com/Broadcast/LiveServices/Pages/LiveServices.aspx
TITLE- THE POWER OF BELIEVING: singing first then message-(Excellent!)
http://www.joelosteen.com/broadcast/videostreaming/Pages/VideoStreaming.aspx
Below is Whole Service:
http://www.joelosteen.com/Broadcast/LiveServices/Pages/LiveServices.aspx
TITLE- THE POWER OF BELIEVING: singing first then message-(Excellent!)
http://www.joelosteen.com/broadcast/videostreaming/Pages/VideoStreaming.aspx
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Great Message from Dr Charles Stanley-Discipline Determines Destiny
Ladies- this is a very good message. It really helped my attitude!
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Discipline Determines Destiny
As followers of Christ, we know the blessings and positive consequences of fulfilling the Lord’s will for our lives. However, our obedience isn’t something that just happens naturally—it requires discipline.
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Much Practice
No matter what you desire to do, some element of practice is required for the end result to be excellent. No one is born with any ability that is fully developed. Most skills are developed slowly and incrementally.
As you follow God and He prepares you to pursue His purpose for your life, you may be discouraged at how slowly you progress. But stick with it. True gifts, skills, and talents are worth developing to the point of mastery. When you have mastered something, you no longer have to struggle at it. You may work at it, but the sense of struggle is gone.
There’s an old saying: “If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well.” That’s the goal in the development of your God-given talents. The Creator did not give you gifts to have you squander them, ignore them, or dabble at them. He intends for you to develop them to the highest levels possible.
I strongly encourage you to make practicing your gifts and talents an act of praise to God. You may never have thought about it that way. But I have no doubt that you will gain much if you begin your practice times with prayer. Simply tell God, “I exalt You, Lord, and I thank You for the gift You have given to me. I know You are the Giver of my talent, and I give You this session of practice as my gift to You today.”
A young college-age musician was encouraged to think this way, and she later said, “I sat down to practice the clarinet, and I made a conscious decision to see that half hour as an offering of praise to God. I can only begin to tell you what happened. I played better in those 30 minutes than I ever had before. The more I saw myself as playing for God—like a private mini-concert just for Him—the more I found myself wanting to play with perfection and also with sensitivity. I thoroughly enjoyed my practice time and came away feeling absolutely great. I also felt inside me a greater excitement about playing the clarinet than I had ever felt before. It was an amazing time.”
What about practicing your skill? Something wonderful will happen in you when you make it an act of praise to God as well.
Takeaway
While “practice” is another way of saying “work,” the development of your gift can be a source of immense joy for you. Few things bring greater satisfaction than knowing that you have tackled a difficult skill and mastered it. Along the way, you will find these concepts coming into play as you develop your gifts:
- Diligence. Practice must be regular and frequent. That takes diligence.
- Discipline. Practice doesn’t happen by accident. You must plan for it and set apart time for it. You must motivate yourself to actually do it.
- Perseverance. There will be days when you will be discouraged by your lack of progress. You must persevere.
- Consistency. Practice is most effective when it is focused and scheduled as a regular part of your daily or weekly routine.
Adapted from How to Reach Your Full Potential for God by Dr. Charles Stanley.
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