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God Bless YOU!!!

July 22, 2013 Author, Nicole L. Ross1 Comment

What do you get out of the deal?

I’ve talked before about being a blessing to others. Indeed this is very important, but today I want to talk about being a blessing to yourself. Not so much physically, more so spiritually. The concept of reading our bible, going to church or spending time with God in my opinion has been misconstrued. So many people do it as an obligation or requirement. This simply should not be the case. There are no laws about these things. Out love for God should prompt us to want to pray, study the word of God and serve the Lord.

I really want to shift your mindset for just a moment. God is not like man. He does not have an array of feelings He experiences everyday like we do. He is love. He is joy. He is peace. He is happiness. Yes, He desires to have a relationship with us, but if we choose not to it will not change who He is. When we spend time with Him in prayer, serve in church, give to others, study the bible we are actually blessing ourselves. Our devotion to Him is the best thing we can do for our self. I am a true believer that if you are about Our Father’s business, He will be about yours. In other words, when you do what you are supposed to for Him, He will make sure that all your other personal cares and concerns are taken care of.

Stop letting other people discourage you when it comes to the things of God. You do what you have to do. Better yet, you do what you know you have been called to do and what you are suppose to do. Speaking from first hand experience, I can honestly say that the worst hurt can come from people in church. But this is why you have to stay focused. You must have a righteous mind and desire to be about the things of the Father, just like Paul. Paul was determined to do the will of the Father by any means necessary. I admire that. People talked about him, beat him, put him in jail, did everything they could to discourage him but Paul knew what he had been called to do and he did it. He was not distracted or discouraged by what he experienced in the flesh. He knew that his blessing was not temporary or earthly. His blessing was eternal.

When it comes to the things of God, it is quite ok to think of yourself. Study your word. Spend some time in prayer. Bless yourself, you deserve it. Next time you are being attacked or feel dismayed about spending time with God, remember what you get out of the deal and I am sure that will encourage you. The things on this earth are temporary, but with salvation comes everlasting life which is eternal. #iDeclare #GodBlessYOU

Prayer:

Father God in the name of Jesus, I thank you for blessing me. Thank you for showing me that all of my blessings are not physical or temporary on this earth. I decree and declare that I will do all that I can to be a blessing to myself, while I grow closer to You. I will study my word. I will spend time in prayer. I will be a blessing to others. I will stay focused on what You have called me to do and I will complete it. In Jesus name, Amen.

Scripture Reference:

John 3:16 ESV ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Proverbs 11:30-31 KJV “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.”

Don’t Neglect Your Emotions!

July 21, 2013 Author, Nicole L. RossLeave a comment

Emotions are a part of who we are. God gave us emotions when He created us, so obviously they can’t be too bad. We must learn, however how not to let our emotions get the best of us. It is so easy to get caught up in the moment and just go off. We have to have the self-control to remain calm, get our thoughts together handle the situation accordingly. We cannot allow the cares of life to cause us to get overly emotional.

I am not saying we should ignore our emotional needs. I believe that God gave them to us for a reason. At the end of the day, you end up hurting yourself more than helping yourself by ignoring them completely. If you are feeling frustrated or aggravated don’t let it fester and build up in your mind. First and foremost you must acknowledge that those feelings are not of God at all, Satan is the author of confusion and frustration. Acknowledging it gives you the opportunity to use the power that God has given you over the enemy. The minute you see him operating in your life, you rebuke him and put him in his place. Next, you must get to the root of the issue, whatever the root is. What is the bottom line behind the issue you have going on? Then lastly, deal with it. Now and days seem like it’s easier for people to just brush stuff off, which in the end makes the small stuff turn into great big stuff.

Communication is also a great remedy. If you feel down or discouraged, get around or talk to loved ones who you know will encourage you. Maybe you can’t talk about it like you want to, try writing it down. Do whatever you need to do to express yourself. Acknowledge that the issue exists, dig up the root (get to the bottom of it), and deal with it. This is how you overcome. Always remember that you are a whole person, this means body, soul and spirit. With the body, soul and spirit there has to be balance. You can’t focus on or pay more attention to one and not the others. Ask God and he will instruct you on how to be strong in all areas of your life, particularly in regards to dealing with your emotions. Whatever you do, don’t neglect your emotions. With His help, we have to learn how to use everything He gave us in a manner that is pleasing unto Him. #iDeclare #DontNeglectYourEmotions

Prayer:

Father God in the name of Jesus, I thank you for the emotions you have given me. Help me to know how to deal with my emotions properly. I decree and declare that I will not get overly emotional about the cares of life and I will also not completely ignore my emotions. I will acknowledge, dig up the root and deal with all situations in my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Scripture Reference:

1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”

Proverbs 16:32 ESV “Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”

Are You A Good Communicator???

July 11, 2013 Author, Nicole L. RossLeave a comment

Have you ever been talking to someone and after the conversation is over realized that they could have totally taken what you just said the wrong way? Or even had them respond to you in such a way that let you know they took what you said the wrong way? This has happened to me a few times and I do not like it one bit. I’ve come to learn that sometimes it’s not so much what you say to people, but how you say it. This is where personalities come into play. Some people have a very straightforward personality, others are more quiet and shy. Whichever personality fits you, it is imperative that you be mindful of how you communicate.

Communication with others consists of more than just talking, it also requires listening. Listening is important because it will show you the heart of the other person. The bible declares that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. When you are a good listener, you are able to pin point areas you know are important, just based on their conversation. Sometimes it’s best to be quiet and listen. Not everyone who talks to you in looking for feedback. Some just want a person who will be kind enough to lend an ear and hear what is on their heart.

Our communication style should fit our personality, yet still do so in a way that is loving and kind to others. It is one thing to have a strong personality, but if you are too strong you will never be able to have a healthy relationship with others. Reason being is because of your inability to set your ways to the side for just a moment for the sake of someone else. We have to get to the point where we can express ourselves in a nonabrasive, yet affirming manner regardless of who we are talking to. Remembering that whatever we do or say should always be in love. Words can really hurt and tear someone down. Sometimes the enemy will try to take your words and use them that very way, when you never intended it to be that way. I’ve learned to pray prior to, after and sometimes during my conversations with others to cancel the assignment of the enemy to try mix up my words. I also pray that God will speak through me, so that when I do open my mouth, I am not saying anything to hurt someone or cause them to take my words out of context. I realize that miscommunication happens, but as with all things, we have to ask God to help us. Communication is a way of life. It is the key to any successful relationship, so we have to do our part to make sure we are communicating properly and effectively. The next time you are in the middle of a conversation and you don’t like how things are going, stop and think for a moment. Are you a good communicator? #iDeclare #AreYouAGoodCommunicator

Prayer:

Father God, Please help me to be a good communicator. My desire is that you will use me and I know that in order to do so, I have to work on my communication skills. I decree and declare that I will say what I mean and mean what I say. I will be lead by the Holy Spirit in my conversations, and I will not allow the enemy to contort my words to be taken the wrong way. Thank you Jesus, for teaching me how to be an effective communicator. In Jesus name, Amen.

Scripture Reference:

Proverbs 15:1 NLT “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.”

Psalms 141:3 NLT “Take control of what I say, O LORD, and guard my lips.”

1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”

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