Do you ever feel like painting a new future for yourself? The desire to reinvent oneself in ways that are more aligned with one's authenticity is a divine desire.
Listen to the song in your soul. When you hear the soft melody playing, embrace it. Turn up the channel and listen to what the inner voice is saying to you and seek to understand what it all means, within the context of who you are and the gifts you have been given.
Perhaps you are being called to a new career. To a career that is more aligned to the greatest passions of your heart.
For some perhaps the call is to open a Painting Franchise.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
You Cannot Advance by Looking Back
You Cannot Advance by Looking Back
By Ann Stewart
Jesus said that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God! Jesus was talking about once you have given your life to Him, you should not allow the former things of the world seduce you back from following Him. (Luke 9: 62)
This is a great verbal picture of the plowman. It depicts how, once the plow has been set in motion, the only way to keep the furrows ramrod straight the plowman has to focus his gaze at his destination! The furrow will follow the line of the farmer’s gaze! You can well imagine what would happen if he turned completely around on that plow!
Another account about looking back is the story of Lot’s wife. The Lord had issued an order to Lot not to look back if he and his family wanted to be saved. His wife did, and she turned into a pillar of salt! Wow, that was rather drastic, wasn’t it? But when God issues a command, be assured that He already knows the end result. Most importantly, He knows the heart. It can be assumed that in this case Lot’s wife had a longing to return to the evil God had saved her from. (Gen. 19: 17; 20: 26)
Where is your focus? Are you a new creation in Christ but have trouble walking the narrow path He has laid out for you? Psychoanalysts teach that all your troubles stem from your upbringing, and that parents and circumstances are to blame for your present troubles. It is true that you form opinions, attitudes and feelings according to your past. However, it is also a fact that identical twins with the identical past history can have totally different perspectives on their future. That indicates that you do have a choice in how you react to your past and focus on the future.
The bottom line is that God has your future in His hand and He has given you a hope and a purpose. He is your Creator. He did not make puppets. He has given you choices. You alone can choose whether to follow Him, accept His unconditional Love for you, and ask Him to make you a brand new creature. He is there for you. That is what Jesus did for you on the cross. No matter how horrendous your past or how vile your sins, He loves you with an everlasting Love!
You may be thinking that is all well and good for others, but nobody knows what you’ve been going through. You’re absolutely right! BUT GOD! He is always there with the Answer for Every situation. His Blood, shed on the cross for you, covers every sin, hurt, sickness and turmoil.
He is the only One you can truly Trust!
It is He who has called you to be righteous through His Blood. He will hold you by the hand and keep you safe. He teaches that what happened in the past is gone forever. He is declaring new things over your life, and will even tell you what is to come! He will turn your eyes in a new direction, bring light into your darkness, and make everything that is crooked in your life straight! (Isa. 42: 6,9,16)
Just as the plowman turns the soil to prepare it to receive and sprout new seed, so will the Lord turn over the fallow ground of your heart and sow His seed of Love into you! All you need to do is choose not to concentrate on your past, but keep your gaze steadfastly on Him!
Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! The peace of God, which is beyond all human understanding, shall keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4: 13,7)
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an inspirational and encouraging testimonial of how we can overcome terrible circumstances in our lives.
She is dedicated to help and encourage others to stand strong spiritually, emotionally and physically. Get her f*ree ezine, worth $79,here: http://www.lifealteringwords.com
To learn more about the author and her book go to:
http://www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ann_Stewart
By Ann Stewart
Jesus said that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God! Jesus was talking about once you have given your life to Him, you should not allow the former things of the world seduce you back from following Him. (Luke 9: 62)
This is a great verbal picture of the plowman. It depicts how, once the plow has been set in motion, the only way to keep the furrows ramrod straight the plowman has to focus his gaze at his destination! The furrow will follow the line of the farmer’s gaze! You can well imagine what would happen if he turned completely around on that plow!
Another account about looking back is the story of Lot’s wife. The Lord had issued an order to Lot not to look back if he and his family wanted to be saved. His wife did, and she turned into a pillar of salt! Wow, that was rather drastic, wasn’t it? But when God issues a command, be assured that He already knows the end result. Most importantly, He knows the heart. It can be assumed that in this case Lot’s wife had a longing to return to the evil God had saved her from. (Gen. 19: 17; 20: 26)
Where is your focus? Are you a new creation in Christ but have trouble walking the narrow path He has laid out for you? Psychoanalysts teach that all your troubles stem from your upbringing, and that parents and circumstances are to blame for your present troubles. It is true that you form opinions, attitudes and feelings according to your past. However, it is also a fact that identical twins with the identical past history can have totally different perspectives on their future. That indicates that you do have a choice in how you react to your past and focus on the future.
The bottom line is that God has your future in His hand and He has given you a hope and a purpose. He is your Creator. He did not make puppets. He has given you choices. You alone can choose whether to follow Him, accept His unconditional Love for you, and ask Him to make you a brand new creature. He is there for you. That is what Jesus did for you on the cross. No matter how horrendous your past or how vile your sins, He loves you with an everlasting Love!
You may be thinking that is all well and good for others, but nobody knows what you’ve been going through. You’re absolutely right! BUT GOD! He is always there with the Answer for Every situation. His Blood, shed on the cross for you, covers every sin, hurt, sickness and turmoil.
He is the only One you can truly Trust!
It is He who has called you to be righteous through His Blood. He will hold you by the hand and keep you safe. He teaches that what happened in the past is gone forever. He is declaring new things over your life, and will even tell you what is to come! He will turn your eyes in a new direction, bring light into your darkness, and make everything that is crooked in your life straight! (Isa. 42: 6,9,16)
Just as the plowman turns the soil to prepare it to receive and sprout new seed, so will the Lord turn over the fallow ground of your heart and sow His seed of Love into you! All you need to do is choose not to concentrate on your past, but keep your gaze steadfastly on Him!
Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! The peace of God, which is beyond all human understanding, shall keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4: 13,7)
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an inspirational and encouraging testimonial of how we can overcome terrible circumstances in our lives.
She is dedicated to help and encourage others to stand strong spiritually, emotionally and physically. Get her f*ree ezine, worth $79,here: http://www.lifealteringwords.com
To learn more about the author and her book go to:
http://www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ann_Stewart
Sunday, December 10, 2006
What Is Up With That Old Curmudgeon?
"He sure had a big smile on his face. What do you suppose is up with that old curmudgeon of a man?"
"I think he has a girl friend!"
"You don't say! Wow! That is wonderful! No wonder he has been nicer around here lately."
"Promise not to tell anyone, ok?"
"Sure."
"He said he was leaving early because he needed to go get his Viagra!"
"I think he has a girl friend!"
"You don't say! Wow! That is wonderful! No wonder he has been nicer around here lately."
"Promise not to tell anyone, ok?"
"Sure."
"He said he was leaving early because he needed to go get his Viagra!"
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
I'm Looking Into A Fleck Water Softener For My Home
I'll never forget the telephone conversation I shared with a water sales rep after buying my last house.
He was a nice young man who was interested in helping me have better water at my home.
"I didn't know I had a problem with my water. It didn't show up in the inspection." I told him.
Having been smack dab in the middle of bible study when he called, I proceeded to talk with him at length about living water. "Living water is the only water I need." I told him.
Of course, in addition to living water, I really do want great water so that is why I'm looking into
getting a Fleck water softener for my home.
He was a nice young man who was interested in helping me have better water at my home.
"I didn't know I had a problem with my water. It didn't show up in the inspection." I told him.
Having been smack dab in the middle of bible study when he called, I proceeded to talk with him at length about living water. "Living water is the only water I need." I told him.
Of course, in addition to living water, I really do want great water so that is why I'm looking into
getting a Fleck water softener for my home.
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