From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> God's Work Ministry E-mail
Dear Friend, We should always have an open heart and an understanding spirit when it comes to helping those who are discouraged, frustrated and feel like they should just give up. When we come before them offering our assistance, no matter the problem before them, they will feel better because they will see that somebody cares and wishes for their well-being. The Lord talks about this many times throughout the Scriptures. He tells us to visit the widows and the fatherless. I believe the Lord commanded us to visit because He knows that there is healing power when we show our care and love for those who are hurting and in need. (Philippians 2:2-7) (James 1:27) We are to invest our time lifting up the downtrodden and encourage them to know that it's not the end of the road for their life. As long as God has given them breath, their mission is not yet fulfilled. We are to let them know that they are here with a purpose and plan in mind that only they have the power and ability to fulfill and bring to pass. Our encouraging and affirming words can change lives, so you be encouraged and know that ministering to that one in need can change their life and the lives that they impact thereafter. You may be only one person, but you are mighty when it comes to touching the world. (Psalm 74:21) (1 Peter 3:8-15) I hope this message ministers to your heart to be one who only has an encouraging word to give to those who are facing hardships in their life. By speaking the language of love and encouragement, we will impact our world mightily where multitudes will be changed for the better. LEARN TO SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE A woman was explaining her theory of putting her children to bed: “I never tell bedtime stories that begin with 'Once upon a time,'” she said. “If I really want to put them to sleep, I start off with, 'Now, when I was your age...'” It's nice to understand people so well that we know just what to say! Here is a mother who could speak her children's language. The story is told of the most famous elephant in the world -- a huge, beautiful and gentle beast named Bozo. Children extended open palms filled with peanuts for the Indian elephant, who gently plucked them from little hands and seemed to smile as he ate his treats. But one day, for some inexplicable reason, Bozo changed. He almost stampeded the man who cleaned his cage. He charged children at the circus and became incorrigible. His owner knew he would have to destroy the once-gentle giant. In order to raise money for a new elephant, the circus owner held a cruel exhibition. He sold tickets to witness Bozo's execution and, on the appointed day, his arena was packed. Three men with high-powered rifles rose to take aim at the great beast's head. Just before the signal was given to shoot, a little, stubby man in a brown hat stepped out of the crowd and said to the elephant's owner, “Sir, this is not necessary. Bozo is not a bad elephant.” “But he is,” the man argued. “We must kill him before he kills someone.” “Sir, give me two minutes alone in his cage,” the visitor pleaded, “and I'll prove to you that you are wrong. He is not a bad elephant.” After a few more moments of discussion (and a written statement absolving the circus of liability if the man should be injured), the keeper finally agreed to allow the man inside Bozo's cage. The man removed his brown derby and entered the cage of the bellowing and trumpeting beast. Before the elephant could charge, the man began to speak to him. Bozo seemed to immediately quiet down upon hearing the man's words. Nearby spectators could also hear the man, but they could not understand him, for he spoke a foreign language. Soon the great animal began to tremble, whine and throw his head about. Then the stranger walked up to Bozo and stroked his trunk. The great elephant tenderly wrapped his trunk around the man, lifted him up and carried him around his cage before carefully depositing him back at the door. Everyone applauded. As the cage door closed behind him, the man said to Bozo's keeper, “You see, he is a good elephant. His problem is that he is an Indian elephant and understands one language.” He explained that Bozo was frustrated and confused. He needed someone who could speak his language. “I suggest, sir, that you find someone in London to come in occasionally and talk to the elephant. If you do, you'll have no problems.” The man picked up his brown derby and walked away. It was at that time that the circus owner looked carefully at the signature on the paper he held in his hand -- the note absolving the circus of responsibility in the case he was injured inside the elephant's cage. The statement was signed by Rudyard Kipling. People also become frustrated and angry when they are not understood. But great relationships are formed by parents who learn to speak their children's language; lovers who speak each other's language; professionals who speak the language of their staff and clients. When people understand that You understand, that you empathize with their heartaches and understand their problems, then you are speaking their language! It is the beginning of true communication. By Steve Goodier Read and meditate on these scriptures: James 1:22-25 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” Galatians 5:13-14 “For brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Colossians 3:23-25 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.” All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: MESSAGES TO REMEMBER Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem110.htm Today's Selected Testimony: WHO CRUCIFIED CHRIST? Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony192.htm ================================================== God's Work Ministry E-mail Dear Friend, No matter the trials or shortfalls that come our way, we should never give up on the dreams and aspirations that were once so evident in our hearts. We must remember that God is able to bring joy in the midst of heartache, peace in the midst of the storm and a confident knowing that it's not the end of the road for our life. God is able to make clean the worst of sinners and make new all those who think it's too late for them to start afresh. The change that Jesus Christ makes in our hearts is not only for Eternity, but also for right here on the good Earth. Encourage yourself to stand up again with Jesus knowing that He loves you and wishes for you to succeed in all areas of life. Our God heals completely. With Him there is nothing missing and nothing broken and when your life is in His hands, it is promised to shine again and flourish in ways that you have never seen before. (Proverbs 4:10-13) (Psalm 147:3-11) (Isaiah 54:10) (Isaiah 43:18-19) I hope this message encourages your heart to know that it is never too late for you to bud and come forth as a beautiful and sweet smelling flower. FLOWERING FORTH Consider for a moment, a tulip bulb. Withered and brown, it holds deeply inside it a potential and beautiful new life. Miraculously, the seemingly unattractive roundish bulb can hold safely in its core a prized flower of pink, yellow, red or white, yet to look upon the odd-looking object in the palm of one's hand, who would know that within such a proverbial “ugly duckling” could exist such a brilliant “swan!” Unlike the swan though, the bulb, if not properly nurtured with water, earth, and sunlight, will never begin the metamorphosis it is capable of! Instead, the bulb will just sit in a box or corner of someone's basement awaiting someone to come and plant it. So too, does our Heavenly Father have a gift for us just waiting to be opened and brought forth to life! It is the gift of salvation! Unfortunately, like the untouched tulip bulb that sits on a ledge gathering dust, so too, do many people never come to know and experience the beautiful blooming forth of the spirit of God in their life! As the bulb needs sunlight and water to spring it to full existence, our spirit requires the nourishment of the truth of God and His word to permeate the hard, outer shell of sin that encases our hearts. By inviting Christ in to our life, we can be transformed from a spiritual bulb to a blooming sprout! The continual watering and nurturing of spirit will thus provide a lovely and colorful flower that reaches ever upward toward the radiant light of Christ, and its fragrance is indeed sweet! Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 By Melanie Schurr Read and meditate on these scriptures: 1 Chronicles 16:25-29 “For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. Glory and honour are in His presence; strength and gladness are in His place. Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.” Philippians 2:9-11 “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Isaiah 55:6-7 “Seek ye the LORD while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Romans 10:9-11 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed.” Psalm 103:10-14 “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.” All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: HE IS... Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem44.htm Today's Selected Testimony: DON'T DOUBT GOD'S POWER Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony148.htm In Christ’s Service, Dwayne Savaya God’s Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies. 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