Psalm 37:1-Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. NKJV The Oxford dictionary defines frustration as “the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.” Frustration isn’t limited to theContinue reading “Getting a Grip on Frustration! Repost!”
Category Archives: Attitude
Shipwrecked Faith-Revised & Repost!
1 Timothy 1:18-19- “Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to faith.” Every nowContinue reading “Shipwrecked Faith-Revised & Repost!”
This is Not From God!
Luke 11:4-And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” NKJV In my previous post, I took a lighter look at temptation. But today, I want to dive a little deeper into the more challenging side ofContinue reading “This is Not From God!”
Increasing and Decreasing! Repost
John 3:30 -He must increase, but I must decrease. NKJV John the Baptist’s words have become a mantra of humility in the Church. When a soloist gets up to sing, she may say this before singing to give the impression of humility and that she isn’t really singing; it’s God! Or a minister may sayContinue reading “Increasing and Decreasing! Repost”
With a Willing Heart!
1 Chronicles 29:17-I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart, I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy, I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You. David wanted to build a house for God.Continue reading “With a Willing Heart!”
The Attitude of Giving!
2 Corinthians 9:7- So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. NKJV If the truth is told, people are always giving. People give to political campaigns because they believe in the politician or the political party. People give during disasters because that is one time when weContinue reading “The Attitude of Giving!”
Make the Adjustment!
Colossians 2:6- As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. NKJV Paul starts by saying that as we have received Christ the Lord, we are to walk in Him. What doesContinue reading “Make the Adjustment!”
Righteous Anger!
Mark 11:15- So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple and overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold doves. NKJV Just when I think that there is nothing more I can write about or nothingContinue reading “Righteous Anger!”
I’m the Only One!
Romans 11: 3-4 -“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life”? But what does the divine response say to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” We’re in chapter 11 of the book ofContinue reading “I’m the Only One!”
What Right Do You Have?
Jonah 4:1,4 – “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. Then the Lord said, “ Is it right for you to be angry?” NKJV In my last blog, I touched on the subject of anger in relationship to others. Today, I want to look at anger from another perspective: being angry with God.Continue reading “What Right Do You Have?”
Wonderful Jesus! 