Encouragement
Greetings!
Daily you and I breathe air, wake up and go to bed without thinking. By this, I mean we understand that breathing, waking up and going to bed are based on principles established long ago. It is a lifestyle.
Since childhood we have been taught what to say, how to act, what to believe and who to trust; where to go for help. It's a lifestyle. Some of us, however, have been betrayed in one form or another. It may have been by accident or intentional. In life we all encounter much of the same kind of things, no matter who we are or where we go: trials, tests, temptations and tribulations. There is a breach or conflict somewhere. And with it comes the ability to Choose Love.
Let us explore some ground rules that can be applied to any situation or relationship. You see, at the end of the day when the dust clears, ha! You and I are held accountable for the Word of God we know. The Word we keep handy. The Word we think about....and eventually, that Word will become so ingrained in our heart (spirit), until it flows automatically, much like breathing. It becomes a lifestyle. So, we then do the Word and it becomes easy - we wake up and go to bed knowing its principles are already established long ago, and found to be trustworthy by the same Creator Who first Breathed life (air) and made Adam man (mankind) a living soul. His love never fails us. His love never cease to exists. You can choose and live in that kind of love, yes!
Choose Love Again and Again!
Put the Armor of God on daily: Ephesians 6:10-18 and Choose:
1. Use godly wisdom in dealing with difficult people.
2. Walk the path of light from the Word.
3. Focus on the vision and God's ability.
4. Stay in God's circle of love and divine protection.
Choose ONE over the other.
The Greater ONE lives within you:
5. Wisdom over Folly
6. Humility over Pride
7. Faith over Fear
8. Peace over Violence
9. Love over Hatred
10. Wealth over Poverty
11. Truth over Lies
12. Diligence over Slothful Habits
13. Victory over Victim Mind set
14. Prayer over Gossip
15. Integrity over Dishonesty
16. Self-Control over Unruly Careless Behavior
13. Obedience over Rebellion
17. Agreement over Strife and Discord
In closing, it is important to know that the ability to Choose Love allows each of us the freedom to either cover and protect; expose and reveal; forgive and release or all, depending on the purpose of a given situation. In prayer, God reveals His will so Peace comes with our decision. And lives are changed. It, too, is a lifestyle.
Let me know if this has helped you in any way, thanks.
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Nikki: Your words are definitely encouraging and inspiring. Thank you and may the Lord richly bless you.
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