Encouraging Women Today

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

A friend of mine sent me this great translation of the 23th Psalm, which I love!

THE 23RD PSALM
The Lord is my Shepherd= That's RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want = That's SUPPLY!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures = THAT'S REST!
He leadeth me beside the still waters= THAT'S REFRESHMENT!
He restoreth my soul= THAT'S HEALING!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness= THAT'S GUIDANCE!
For His name sake= THAT'S PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - THAT'S TRIALS!
I will fear no evil= THAT'S PROTECTION!
For Thou art with me= THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me= THAT'S DISCIPLINE!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies=THAT'S HOPE!
Thou anointest my head with oil=THAT'S CONSECRATION!
My cup runneth over=THAT'S ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life= BLESSING!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord=THAT'S SECURITY!
Forever=THAT'S ETERNITY!

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Are there really Answers to our most intimate needs? I would have to say "yes". So many want to know where to find those answers, and again I would have to say "in God's Word"!

If you are struggling in a relationship whether in your home with your spouse, with your children, on the job, in the neighborhood or in church, take heed there are solutions!

God's Cure goes as follows:
1. Face the Weakness as a sin.
2. Confess your sin every time.
3. Ask your loving heavenly Father to take away this habit, that you know is hindering you and your relationships.
4. Believe God has given the victory, don't give in to your "learned behaviors". If they do not go along with God's Word - REPLACE!
5. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance, council and direction.
6. Walk and abide in the Spirit. In other words, "walk in obedience to God's Word". Walking in the Spirit is a way of life. It is the result of the indwelling of God's Holy Spirit.
7. Practice daily prayer.
8. Serve Christ.

Pray this prayer: Heavenly Father, I come to you in Jesus name. There are things in my life that I know you are convicting me of. With all my heart I want to get things right with you now. Forgive me again for my sins, help me to listen to that still small voice of the Holy Spirit, give me strength to get rid of the learned behaviors that are stopping my growth in You. I want to start having a meaningful prayer time with you. I want to study and practice the principles of your Word. Thank you for being patient with me and understanding me in ways I don't even understand. In Jesus Name Amen