In 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV), it says, "Therefore my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
For me, as I for many years now have devoted myself to the work of the Lord, it means to continue in the work I've been called to do. It means don't give up and don't be easily influenced by things or people who would distract me away from this work.
But what about you? Life is so busy and you do have many distractions and the world provides a plethora of influences for all of us to succumb to. Do you even know what you are doing and what you are laboring for?
If you know that what you labor for and what you stand for is God honoring and represents your highest self-then to God be the glory and LET NOTHING MOVE YOU!
But, if you examine yourself and your motives and find that your labor is not worthwhile or is not conforming you to the image of Christ, then you may very well have to make some moves for the better.
Something to think about...
Blessings!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
MIND YOUR BUSINESS!
Yes, I said it, MIND YOUR BUSINESS!
I found myself once again getting that feeling of being overwhelmed over the amount of tasks and duties that have to get done. All week I've been walking around with my big bag, which if you didn't know, I love my bags! But, I don't love my bags being so heavy! Why heavy? My bag has been filled with files, notes, unopened mail, mail that has to be mailed, mail that needs an answer, books and sermons, and Sunday School lessons. So much that I have to address.
Yet, I thought about how the night before, I vegetated in front of the television. I thought about other nights or Saturdays where I had 3 or more hours where I wasn't driving my daughter around somewhere, where I did nothing but watch television or laid in bed.
Now, don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with down time, we all need it. But I believe that in some of those hours where I did nothing, I missed the opportunity to mind my business!
So, what about you? Are you minding your business?
I think about the Proverbs 31 woman, who is the ultimate and ideal woman who held down her business: she took care of her children, took care of her man, took care of her home, was an entrepreneur! She was EVERY WOMAN!
But handling your business is not just about being a woman! Men and women should all be about minding their business so that they can teach their children to mind their business!
If you have time to sit on the couch, leave the tv alone, get on the laptop-pay some bills! Respond to some correspondence, make that needed phone call. Better yet, get off the couch, get your workout on, then clean out the clutter: in your closets, desk, in your mind!
Whatever it is that you need to do to further and advance you and your family-GET IT DONE!
Let's stop minding what the soap opera couples are doing! Let's forget about all the housewives and basketball wives! Let the guys play their games without you, because guess what? They make their money when we mind their business!
So you get yours, by MINDING YOUR BUSINESS!
Blessings!
I found myself once again getting that feeling of being overwhelmed over the amount of tasks and duties that have to get done. All week I've been walking around with my big bag, which if you didn't know, I love my bags! But, I don't love my bags being so heavy! Why heavy? My bag has been filled with files, notes, unopened mail, mail that has to be mailed, mail that needs an answer, books and sermons, and Sunday School lessons. So much that I have to address.
Yet, I thought about how the night before, I vegetated in front of the television. I thought about other nights or Saturdays where I had 3 or more hours where I wasn't driving my daughter around somewhere, where I did nothing but watch television or laid in bed.
Now, don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with down time, we all need it. But I believe that in some of those hours where I did nothing, I missed the opportunity to mind my business!
So, what about you? Are you minding your business?
I think about the Proverbs 31 woman, who is the ultimate and ideal woman who held down her business: she took care of her children, took care of her man, took care of her home, was an entrepreneur! She was EVERY WOMAN!
But handling your business is not just about being a woman! Men and women should all be about minding their business so that they can teach their children to mind their business!
If you have time to sit on the couch, leave the tv alone, get on the laptop-pay some bills! Respond to some correspondence, make that needed phone call. Better yet, get off the couch, get your workout on, then clean out the clutter: in your closets, desk, in your mind!
Whatever it is that you need to do to further and advance you and your family-GET IT DONE!
Let's stop minding what the soap opera couples are doing! Let's forget about all the housewives and basketball wives! Let the guys play their games without you, because guess what? They make their money when we mind their business!
So you get yours, by MINDING YOUR BUSINESS!
Blessings!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Nourished
I'm sitting this evening listening to the steady rain and it made me think about how much we need the water. But tonight, as I think of the rain; the water makes me think about being nourished.
It is said that if one were deprived food and not water he or she could survive for quite awhile. However, if one were deprived water the individual would perish much quicker.
A good portion of the human body is made of water, even in the womb, humans are surrounded-nourished by water.
This brings to mind for me, Psalm 1 because those who are righteous, they are like a tree planted by rivers of waters. They are physically nourished with water; but what nourishes them spiritually is the Word of God!
The more you choose to walk with God; the more the world tries to drain you, weaken you so that you're more vulnerable to sin. But being nourished by the Word of God is the believer's feast!
Learn to listen to your body; feeling a little run down or weak and food is just not doing it for you? Let God's word replenish your soul!
Jesus said "whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst..."
It is said that if one were deprived food and not water he or she could survive for quite awhile. However, if one were deprived water the individual would perish much quicker.
A good portion of the human body is made of water, even in the womb, humans are surrounded-nourished by water.
This brings to mind for me, Psalm 1 because those who are righteous, they are like a tree planted by rivers of waters. They are physically nourished with water; but what nourishes them spiritually is the Word of God!
The more you choose to walk with God; the more the world tries to drain you, weaken you so that you're more vulnerable to sin. But being nourished by the Word of God is the believer's feast!
Learn to listen to your body; feeling a little run down or weak and food is just not doing it for you? Let God's word replenish your soul!
Jesus said "whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst..."
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