From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> God's Work Ministry E-mail
Dear Friend, When troubles come our way, we should be quick to face them head-on knowing that with God by our side, victory is assured to us. We should never allow ourselves to worry over negative situations. We must remain steadfast in faith because God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or even think. He has the answer to every problem. We simply need to trust Him and know that as long as we remain faithful to God, He will remain faithful to us. The Bible declares in Psalm 34:8-9, “O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. O fear the LORD, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him.” Be encouraged to go forward in life with confidence and do not allow yourself to worry, murmur or complain about anything. The Lord who controls all things has said All Is Well. (Ephesians 3:20-21) (2 Corinthians 9:8) I hope this message encourages your heart to stand strong when trials come your way. Meet the challenge ahead of you and let God know that your eyes are not focused on the problem, but rather they are focused on the Great I AM. EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED In the middle of all the ruckus in our home this past week, I discovered a moment of great inspiration. Then again, that's where great inspiration is born. We are getting new carpeting for our upstairs. That in itself has turned my world upside down. But the bigger picture here is how one thing always leads to another. When we decided to get new carpeting, we couldn't just get new carpeting. “We have to paint the ceilings,” my wife told me. “Won't the new carpeting like looking at our old ceilings?” I asked. “Not the point,” she replied. “I don't want to be painting the ceilings after we put the carpeting in.” “Okay with me. Put the new carpeting in and we won't paint the ceilings,” I said. It wasn't the right answer. She walked away from my logic as she shook her head in disbelief. “Okay, we'll paint the ceilings,” I conceded. “Well, we will need to paint the trim and the walls, too,” she said as she stood in the doorway. “I know, the carpeting, right?” I said. “Yes, but the trim will look old next to the new ceiling.” I sighed. “Okay, I'll paint the trim, too.” “Well, you'll need to sand them first.” “Because of the carpeting?” “No, it's the right thing to do.” “The right thing to do was leave the old carpeting,” I mumbled. “Oh, by the way. We also should paint the walls,” she added. And without hesitating so as to avoid unnecessary comments from me, she continued. “The walls in the back room have cracks that need to be repaired.” Everything is connected. Like fixing the cracks in the plaster. I really wasn't sure if I remembered how to do it. Since I was already up to my neck in these projects I thought I better ask someone. Standing in the aisle of the local hardware store I looked around to find a clerk. Now, if I were roaming around the store with nothing in mind, there would be five clerks asking, “May I help you find something?” But never when I really need one. I grabbed what looked like the item I needed and began reading the label. Is it me getting older or do they make the print so small any more you need a telescope to see it? “Do you know what you are doing?” I heard a man ask me. Looking up I expected to see a clerk standing there. It was an elderly man. “Oh, a man of great wisdom!” I said. “How'd you know I needed help?” “The can's upside down,” he said. “That's okay, I couldn't read it anyway,” I said laughing. I proceeded to explain my challenge. “Make the cracks bigger,” He said. “Why? I'm trying to cover them up,” I said. Then was my moment of inspiration. “In order to fix a small problem you need to see it bigger,” he said. I had a look of confusion. “That small crack most likely is a part of a bigger problem. By exposing the crack, the filler will smooth it over more evenly. By making it a little wider, the filler can get into the crack; you can sand it and paint it and never see it again. People who putty over a tiny crack will only get to see it again,” he said. Just like life. Sometimes little problems are the beginning of bigger ones. Sometimes taking a broader look at it will help to resolve the problem once and for all so that it never returns. Handling the small crack in the foundation of your well being will help to prevent that foundation from crumbling. Sometimes, “In order to fix a small problem you need to see it bigger.” Everything is connected. By Bob Perks Read and meditate on these scriptures: Galatians 3:13-14 “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” Psalm 37:4-7 “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. And He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him...” All scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: DO NOT FEAR Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem174.htm Today's Selected Testimony: MY LIFE CHANGE Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony164.htm ====================================================== Dear Friend, We should always be quick to lead our life by example and make every effort possible to lead others onto the right path for their betterment. We should never be careless in how we lead our life before others because even if we don't realize it, they are learning our behavior whether it is for the good or for the bad. We must remember that God calls us the children of light who are meant to bring praise and honor to the name of the Lord. We are to impart the wisdom that we've received towards those who don't know so that they can become better in life and more able to reach every area of victory in their lives. Imagine how blessed you are when you learn something new. Knowing how great it is to receive wisdom, knowledge and understanding, we should be quick to teach and impact what we've learned to those who are around us. (Matthew 5:14-16) (2 Kings 2:6-22) I hope this message inspires and challenges your heart to be a teacher in life. Lead your life by example and make God proud by taking a special interest in those who don't know what you know, but need to know what you know. THE EASIEST WAY TO LEARN A true story points to a universal truth about human beings: we learn best by watching how others behave. President Calvin Coolidge once invited friends from his hometown to dine with him at the White House. Unsure of their table manners, the guests decided to imitate the president. They watched closely to see which utensils he used, what foods he ate and when. Their strategy seemed to succeed until coffee was served. Coolidge poured some coffee into his saucer. They did the same. He added sugar and cream. His guests did too. Then the president bent over and put his saucer on the floor for the cat! Like Coolidge's hometown guests, we, too, seem to learn best by imitation. Kids learn by observing parents when they are young, and by copying their peers as they grow older. In fact, parents should probably be less concerned about whether their children are paying attention to them and more worried about the fact that their kids are ALWAYS watching. They tell us that adults learn in much the same way. If you're struggling with your computer or want to learn to drive a car, you will be more successful if you have someone show you how to do it. You can always read the operator's manual and try to figure everything out yourself, but you will learn best by watching others and asking questions. What if you want to become more self confident, to organize your life, to be a better parent or to get along better with others? Again, we're told that the best way to learn these skills and attitudes is to find somebody who already is confident, or who is an effective parent or who has healthy attitudes and then mimic the traits you want to adopt. It is the easiest and quickest way to shape your life. Just about Any personality trait or skill can be learned: simply find it in someone you know and copy it. Then watch what happens. By Steve Goodier Read and meditate on these scriptures: 1 Peter 4:8-10 “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” Galatians 6:2-4 “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.” 1 Peter 1:22 “Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently.” Hebrews 12:1-3 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the Joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today’s Selected Poem: THE COMMISSION Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem17.htm Today’s Selected Testimony: TAKING A GOOD LOOK Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony189.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. Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can now hear our stories and poems right on our website. Volume One contains 15 messages that can be heard and enjoyed at Godswork.org. To hear our messages, please click on this link: http://www.Godswork.org/Audio.htm You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. You are also welcome to post your prayer requests in our Prayer Forum. 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