Let it go for 2007..
By T. D. Jakes
There are people who can walk away from you.
And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk.
I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.
When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.
The bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not forus. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]
People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Let them go.
And it doesn't ! mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead. You've got to know when it's over.
Let me tell you something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them go!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains . LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth.....LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you ........LET I T GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge......LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction......LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs ortalents .LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude.......LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......LET IT GO!!!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to takeyou to a new level in Him......LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a brokenrelationship.......LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even tryto help themselves......LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed .......LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are soused to handling yourself and God is saying "take your hands off of it,"then you need to......LET IT GO!!!
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things.
GOD is doing a new thing for 2007 !!!
LET IT GO!!!
Get Right or Get Left.
think about it, and then ....LET IT GO!!!
"The Battle is the Lord's!"
During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it is only ONE minute!)
All you have to do is the following:
You simply say "The Lords Prayer" for the person thatsent you this message:
The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who are in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name,
Thy KingdomCome,
Thy Will be done,
on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as weforgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.Amen! .
Next, send this message to everyone you know. In awhile, more people will have prayed for you and you would have obtained a lot of people praying for others!
Next, stop and think and appreciate God's power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him.
Jesus said, If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before My Father"If you are not ashamed, send this message...only if you believe."Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain ofLife and My Savior.He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything, Christ is my strength."If you love God and you are not ashamed of all thegreat things thatHe has done for you send this on. God loves you and watches over you everyday.
If God brought you to it, He will bring you through it._____ ___________________________
"Many people have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." -Helen Keller
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Fear
No Need to Fear”
Micca Campbell, Proverbs 31 Ministries Speaker and Author, Director of Outreach
Key Verse:
Romans 8:15, “For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.” (NKJ)
Fear is a paralyzing emotion. It keeps us from many things. Fear can prevent us from using our gifts and talents. It can keep us from doing our jobs. Fear causes us to worry about getting sick. It makes us suspicious of others. Fear can stop us from pursuing relationships or unfulfilled dreams. It causes us to worry unnecessarily about loved ones or doubt our parenting skills. Fear isolates us from our family and friends. It can keep us up at night and shut us down during the day
Did you know that the phrase, “fear not,” is written in the Bible 365 times? That’s one “fear not” for every day of the year! As a result of that truth, you and I can move forward into the New Year with confidence. Each day God’s message is the same:
“Fear not that job interview, I am with you.”
“Fear not becoming a new mom, I will help you.”
“Fear not in college, for I am there.”
“Fear not in decision making, I will guide you.”
“Fear not for your children, I love them more.”
“Fear not death, I am the resurrected One.”
“Fear not being alone, I will never leave you.”
“Fear not serving in that area, I have placed you there.”
“Fear not what others think, I think you’re special.”
“Fear not____________, I am always with you even until the ends of the Earth.”
Do you think God is sending a message to His children?
Those who live a life of sin, indeed, fear death and judgment, and rightly so. However, the Spirit of adoption helps us realize the rich reality that Christ conquered death and sin. “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31. What more is there to fear?
Whatever you and I face throughout the year, we need not worry. God has broken the spirit of fear and given us the assurance that nothing can snatch us from His hand. As God’s children, we can go to Him without hesitation and cry out, “Abba, Father,” which means daddy, confident that He will hear and answer our cries. …And if need be, hand us a can of soup.
My Prayer for Today:
Dear Lord, thank you that because I’m Your child I have nothing to fear. Teach me to live in Your presence so when fear comes knocking, You can answer the door, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Micca Campbell, Proverbs 31 Ministries Speaker and Author, Director of Outreach
Key Verse:
Romans 8:15, “For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.” (NKJ)
Fear is a paralyzing emotion. It keeps us from many things. Fear can prevent us from using our gifts and talents. It can keep us from doing our jobs. Fear causes us to worry about getting sick. It makes us suspicious of others. Fear can stop us from pursuing relationships or unfulfilled dreams. It causes us to worry unnecessarily about loved ones or doubt our parenting skills. Fear isolates us from our family and friends. It can keep us up at night and shut us down during the day
Did you know that the phrase, “fear not,” is written in the Bible 365 times? That’s one “fear not” for every day of the year! As a result of that truth, you and I can move forward into the New Year with confidence. Each day God’s message is the same:
“Fear not that job interview, I am with you.”
“Fear not becoming a new mom, I will help you.”
“Fear not in college, for I am there.”
“Fear not in decision making, I will guide you.”
“Fear not for your children, I love them more.”
“Fear not death, I am the resurrected One.”
“Fear not being alone, I will never leave you.”
“Fear not serving in that area, I have placed you there.”
“Fear not what others think, I think you’re special.”
“Fear not____________, I am always with you even until the ends of the Earth.”
Do you think God is sending a message to His children?
Those who live a life of sin, indeed, fear death and judgment, and rightly so. However, the Spirit of adoption helps us realize the rich reality that Christ conquered death and sin. “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31. What more is there to fear?
Whatever you and I face throughout the year, we need not worry. God has broken the spirit of fear and given us the assurance that nothing can snatch us from His hand. As God’s children, we can go to Him without hesitation and cry out, “Abba, Father,” which means daddy, confident that He will hear and answer our cries. …And if need be, hand us a can of soup.
My Prayer for Today:
Dear Lord, thank you that because I’m Your child I have nothing to fear. Teach me to live in Your presence so when fear comes knocking, You can answer the door, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Life
The value of life is not dictated by what we do for Christ. Rather, it is what we allow Him to do in and through us each day. This brings glory to God and infuses our lives with joy.
Bless you,
Preston Gillham
President, Lifetime Guarantee, Inc.
Bless you,
Preston Gillham
President, Lifetime Guarantee, Inc.
Psalm 91
Psalm 91
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [a]
2 I will say [b] of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge-
10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [a]
2 I will say [b] of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge-
10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Opportunities for prayer
Opportunities for Prayer
Published by Dorothy
January 20th, 2007 in Devotional.
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by Vonette Bright
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3 ).
As a mother of young children and busy author, Donna VanLiere stays busy. She runs after a two and four-year-old, cooks, cleans, does laundry, and grocery shops. Sometimes the entire day flies by. But in spite of the hectic pace, Donna looks for opportunities for prayer.
She prays for her children when she’s picking up their room, folding their clothes, or giving them a bath. She prays for her husband when she’s washing clothes or dishes, or working in the yard. Because she looks for them, she finds plenty of opportunities to pray for family, friends, even the President of our country, and others.
Friend, talking with your heavenly Father is an honor and privilege. Quiet times are great, but God enjoys listening when you’re busy, too! The Bible says to pray at ALL times. It’s easier than you think!
Donna VanLiere’s story and books – www.donnavanliere.com
About the Author
This devotional was written by Vonette Bright. Learn more about Vonette: http://www.tmdevotionals.com/women/authors/vonette-bright/
Related reading
I find this to be so true - when I am awake in the middle of the night, which I have been these past few nights, I find myself praying. And more often than not, my prayers begin and end with gratitude and thankfulness. one of the things that struck me as one of my sons prayed for me yesterday is that he said, "Dear God, thank you for mommy. Thank you that mommy is alive and here with us. Please take her itchiness and pain away......" wow. talk about celebrating life. oh the things I learn daily from my children. Thank you, God.
Published by Dorothy
January 20th, 2007 in Devotional.
** See what the devotional is talking about today…and add your thoughts. Visit http://tmdevotionals.com/women/ and double click on “Comment”
by Vonette Bright
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3 ).
As a mother of young children and busy author, Donna VanLiere stays busy. She runs after a two and four-year-old, cooks, cleans, does laundry, and grocery shops. Sometimes the entire day flies by. But in spite of the hectic pace, Donna looks for opportunities for prayer.
She prays for her children when she’s picking up their room, folding their clothes, or giving them a bath. She prays for her husband when she’s washing clothes or dishes, or working in the yard. Because she looks for them, she finds plenty of opportunities to pray for family, friends, even the President of our country, and others.
Friend, talking with your heavenly Father is an honor and privilege. Quiet times are great, but God enjoys listening when you’re busy, too! The Bible says to pray at ALL times. It’s easier than you think!
Donna VanLiere’s story and books – www.donnavanliere.com
About the Author
This devotional was written by Vonette Bright. Learn more about Vonette: http://www.tmdevotionals.com/women/authors/vonette-bright/
Related reading
I find this to be so true - when I am awake in the middle of the night, which I have been these past few nights, I find myself praying. And more often than not, my prayers begin and end with gratitude and thankfulness. one of the things that struck me as one of my sons prayed for me yesterday is that he said, "Dear God, thank you for mommy. Thank you that mommy is alive and here with us. Please take her itchiness and pain away......" wow. talk about celebrating life. oh the things I learn daily from my children. Thank you, God.
Friday, January 19, 2007
fear of the Lord
Proverbs 31:30-31, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” (NIV)
Saturday, January 13, 2007
"Whisper Jesus"
Whisper Jesus
Today I got a burden,
And I felt that I should pray,
For God's spirit seemed to tell me,
That you were having a bad day.
I don't know just what that problem is,
But I sure do know the cure,
And if you'll only let Him,
God will keep you safe and secure.
In life there's always problems,
Cropping up to spoil our day,
But my friend, you know the answer,
All you have to do, is "PRAY".
If you still feel you're defeated,
And you want to run and hide,
Just reach out, and I'll be there,
Standing right there by your side.
So remember-- WHISPER JESUS,
For He's just a prayer away,
He's so close that you can touch Him,
All you have to do, is "pray".
Today I got a burden,
And I felt that I should pray,
For God's spirit seemed to tell me,
That you were having a bad day.
I don't know just what that problem is,
But I sure do know the cure,
And if you'll only let Him,
God will keep you safe and secure.
In life there's always problems,
Cropping up to spoil our day,
But my friend, you know the answer,
All you have to do, is "PRAY".
If you still feel you're defeated,
And you want to run and hide,
Just reach out, and I'll be there,
Standing right there by your side.
So remember-- WHISPER JESUS,
For He's just a prayer away,
He's so close that you can touch Him,
All you have to do, is "pray".
Friday, January 12, 2007
Words....
Encouragement for Today
“The Power of Words”
Marybeth Whalen, Proverbs 31 Ministries Speaker
Key Verse:
Jeremiah 15:16, “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty.” (NIV)
Devotion:
Whenever I park my car, I immediately depress the emergency brake. I have done this ever since I was in college and bought a new car from a dealership. As I took that car for a test drive, the salesman told me something I have never forgotten: “Never let the transmission hold the car. Use your emergency brake.” As a result of that one statement, I have used the emergency brake ever since. Not only that, but I’ve encouraged my husband to do it too. I imagine when our kids start driving, we will even teach them to do it.
The truth is, I never even checked to see if what that salesman told me is correct. I never asked someone else or did research to see if he knew what he was talking about. I took the word of this person I spent a few hours with when I was twenty-years-old. For the rest of my life, his words have stuck with me. The other day, I wondered how many other offhanded comments like this I have taken to heart and adopted as truth in my life? How often do I do this with other people’s words?
Words are powerful. We take the things people say to us to heart whether we intend to do so or not. Words have ways of sneaking past our defense mechanisms and penetrating deeply into our soul. We might try to disregard or shrug off the things others say to us, yet we find ourselves recalling the hurt, the sting, or the doubt those words stirred up. The words of a friend, neighbor or mere acquaintance can affect us for better or worse.
In hindsight, perhaps I should have checked on the words of the car salesman by asking others for advice or checking a guide. This is true of anyone’s words. Instead of accepting and indoctrinating someone’s offhanded comment, we need to take those words before God. We need to ask Him if the words are true. What is His opinion of the issue?
Particularly when someone’s words rub us the wrong way us, we need to hold these words up to the light of His Word. By doing this, we will feel His peace. We will experience the freedom of being released from the hold these words have had on us.
Don’t let the words of others inflict unnecessary harm on you. We say things we shouldn’t every day—never realizing the mark we leave. And yet, the very thing someone said without thinking can so easily penetrate our hearts forever. God loves you. He wants to free you from the falsehoods you have mistakenly adopted as truth in your life. Take time today to seek His truth in your life. Spend time reading His Word to hear what He has to say about you. Don’t just take someone else’s word for it!
“The Power of Words”
Marybeth Whalen, Proverbs 31 Ministries Speaker
Key Verse:
Jeremiah 15:16, “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty.” (NIV)
Devotion:
Whenever I park my car, I immediately depress the emergency brake. I have done this ever since I was in college and bought a new car from a dealership. As I took that car for a test drive, the salesman told me something I have never forgotten: “Never let the transmission hold the car. Use your emergency brake.” As a result of that one statement, I have used the emergency brake ever since. Not only that, but I’ve encouraged my husband to do it too. I imagine when our kids start driving, we will even teach them to do it.
The truth is, I never even checked to see if what that salesman told me is correct. I never asked someone else or did research to see if he knew what he was talking about. I took the word of this person I spent a few hours with when I was twenty-years-old. For the rest of my life, his words have stuck with me. The other day, I wondered how many other offhanded comments like this I have taken to heart and adopted as truth in my life? How often do I do this with other people’s words?
Words are powerful. We take the things people say to us to heart whether we intend to do so or not. Words have ways of sneaking past our defense mechanisms and penetrating deeply into our soul. We might try to disregard or shrug off the things others say to us, yet we find ourselves recalling the hurt, the sting, or the doubt those words stirred up. The words of a friend, neighbor or mere acquaintance can affect us for better or worse.
In hindsight, perhaps I should have checked on the words of the car salesman by asking others for advice or checking a guide. This is true of anyone’s words. Instead of accepting and indoctrinating someone’s offhanded comment, we need to take those words before God. We need to ask Him if the words are true. What is His opinion of the issue?
Particularly when someone’s words rub us the wrong way us, we need to hold these words up to the light of His Word. By doing this, we will feel His peace. We will experience the freedom of being released from the hold these words have had on us.
Don’t let the words of others inflict unnecessary harm on you. We say things we shouldn’t every day—never realizing the mark we leave. And yet, the very thing someone said without thinking can so easily penetrate our hearts forever. God loves you. He wants to free you from the falsehoods you have mistakenly adopted as truth in your life. Take time today to seek His truth in your life. Spend time reading His Word to hear what He has to say about you. Don’t just take someone else’s word for it!
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