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TRIALS
I tried to clean out another closet this weekend. It's amazing the buried treasures you can find in the mountain of stuff you keep throwing in there!! Buried deep I ran across a pamphlet by Doug Sherman on "How to Keep Your Head Up When Your Job's Got You Down". Scanning through it I realized he had a great acronym for the word "TRIALS" . I want to share this with you all.
T - Thank God for what you have, rather than complaining about what you don't have. (Numbers 11:4-6, 10)
R - Remember God's previous faithfulness to you. (Psalm 77: 11-13)
I - Implore God's help for today, and take one day at a time ( Matthew 6:11 & 6:34)
A - Accept God's right to direct the events of your life. (Numbers 13:1-14:12 Habakkuk 3:17-19)
L - Leave the future to God (Matthew 6:31-34 & James 4:13-16)
S - Seek Christ-like character more than comfort and convenience. (Proverbs 22:1)
We can accept God's leadership in our lives and embrace the events He brings as chances to practice a biblical response to Him. God is the Creator of the universe, He is the only One with the wisdom and knowledge to run it, so He has the right to bring events into our lives. The ultimate goal of a Christian life is not comfort and convenience, or lack of pain and strife. The ultimate goal is Christ-like Character, this means more to God than anything else.
T - Thank God for what you have, rather than complaining about what you don't have. (Numbers 11:4-6, 10)
R - Remember God's previous faithfulness to you. (Psalm 77: 11-13)
I - Implore God's help for today, and take one day at a time ( Matthew 6:11 & 6:34)
A - Accept God's right to direct the events of your life. (Numbers 13:1-14:12 Habakkuk 3:17-19)
L - Leave the future to God (Matthew 6:31-34 & James 4:13-16)
S - Seek Christ-like character more than comfort and convenience. (Proverbs 22:1)
We can accept God's leadership in our lives and embrace the events He brings as chances to practice a biblical response to Him. God is the Creator of the universe, He is the only One with the wisdom and knowledge to run it, so He has the right to bring events into our lives. The ultimate goal of a Christian life is not comfort and convenience, or lack of pain and strife. The ultimate goal is Christ-like Character, this means more to God than anything else.
DEATH
Death is something that will affect 100% of us. Quite a staggering statistic wouldn't you say? Not too many things can compare to that. We all will experience death either by the loss of someone we love or it may be our own. No matter what, we will not escape it, yet we live as if death wouldn't happen to us.
I was guilty of thinking death would never happen in my family, it only happens to other people but not us. When my son, Zach was killed in a car accident my entire life changed. The world around me kept going, but for me nothing existed except my pain. I honestly did not think I could continue on with my life.
When you lose a child you feel responsible like you've let them down. The pain goes so deep. There is no remedy or reversing death, it is so final. I reached out to God and He showed up in ways beyond anything that I could have ever imagined. He used everything around me to let me know that He loves me and that there was a reason for my son's death. He took the most painful thing that I have ever experienced in my life and turned it into the most amazing, incredible, experience beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I had to share my story with the world because I want people to have hope and to know that death is not the end. Join with me in the confidence that life here on Earth is not all there is.
Kim B Todd. Author
Heaven's Postcards
A Mother’s True Story
I was guilty of thinking death would never happen in my family, it only happens to other people but not us. When my son, Zach was killed in a car accident my entire life changed. The world around me kept going, but for me nothing existed except my pain. I honestly did not think I could continue on with my life.
When you lose a child you feel responsible like you've let them down. The pain goes so deep. There is no remedy or reversing death, it is so final. I reached out to God and He showed up in ways beyond anything that I could have ever imagined. He used everything around me to let me know that He loves me and that there was a reason for my son's death. He took the most painful thing that I have ever experienced in my life and turned it into the most amazing, incredible, experience beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I had to share my story with the world because I want people to have hope and to know that death is not the end. Join with me in the confidence that life here on Earth is not all there is.
Kim B Todd. Author
Heaven's Postcards
A Mother’s True Story
What is your Story?
Have you ever looked at a stranger and wondered "what is their story?" What has happened in your life to make you the person that you are today?
Instead of getting upset at someone who is mean and angry and grumbling all the time, instead of lashing back, stop and just look at them through different eyes and know that they are a human being just trying to get through this life on Earth. They obviously have had issues that have caused them to be the way they are at that moment. Did someone they love die or did their wife or husband leave them?
Did they just lose their home? What is their story? If we looked at everyone with compassion even though they may be coming across as a jerk, it may change their story into a better one moving forward. Do you dare break the chain of the common reaction of the same type of behavior? Instead, respond with a hug or a kind Word. The results may surprise you. Let’s make a difference today and try turning someone’s sadness into gladness. Ask yourself, what would Jesus do?
Kim Todd
Instead of getting upset at someone who is mean and angry and grumbling all the time, instead of lashing back, stop and just look at them through different eyes and know that they are a human being just trying to get through this life on Earth. They obviously have had issues that have caused them to be the way they are at that moment. Did someone they love die or did their wife or husband leave them?
Did they just lose their home? What is their story? If we looked at everyone with compassion even though they may be coming across as a jerk, it may change their story into a better one moving forward. Do you dare break the chain of the common reaction of the same type of behavior? Instead, respond with a hug or a kind Word. The results may surprise you. Let’s make a difference today and try turning someone’s sadness into gladness. Ask yourself, what would Jesus do?
Kim Todd
What Is Going On
Have you noticed lately how surprised someone is when you do an act of kindness for them? Or have you been so absorbed with all the hate flying around that you aren't doing or saying anything nice? If we take a moment and let go of our emotions, stand back, and truly look at the world around us with an open mind, you may be surprised at what you will actually see. There is a true battle going on between good and evil. Which side does your actions and words represent? How do you even know which side is right and which side is wrong? My guideline is based on Jesus' example and the fruit of the spirit. Good is...love, joy, peace, forbearance, faithfulness, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self control. Galatians 5:22-23. Evil is the opposite of that....quarrels, jealousy, outbursts of anger, slander, gossip, arrogance, factions, disorder, dissensions, envy, debauchery...Galatians 5:19-21 So step back for a few minutes and look in the mirror. Which side do you represent?
There is good and bad in all of us....What is the most dominant feature in your day to day actions? Look again at the description above. Are your actions representing Good or Evil? The main point is that we are all children of God and He wants us to Love God and Love People; Unconditionally. God is in control of everything and if we reach out to Him, He will answer. He gives us "free will" but what are we doing with that! We took anything to do with God out of our schools so we withdrew His protection for our children. We removed the Ten Commandments so our children don't have a rule book to follow. When was the last time you read a bible? When I pick up a bible, I find peace and examples of how to act.
Instead of throwing money at different types of destruction, why not try putting money into scholarships for needy children; or pay for tutors to help struggling kids in school so they can have a better future; or pay for a babysitter for the single moms that are working two jobs to make ends meet; or build tech schools for people who prefer to use their hands; or think of productive not destructive ways to spend your money. "Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else” 1 Thessalonians 5:15
So when you are faced with a "situation", what do you do? Do you "react" with an "emotional" response? Or do you "respond" with "thought" as to what is the proper way to handle the situation? It looks to me that everyone has gone completely "emotionally" bonkers! So please stop for a minute or two to think. Those of you who know how to pray, try that. You will be surprised at the result. Prayer is a mighty powerful thing. Jesus said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible" Matthew 19:26. "Testeverything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil" 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
Pray for peace, pray for healing, pray for salvation, pray for repentance, pray.....
1 John 3:7-10 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous. The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work. No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed is in them. So how do we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are...anyone who does not do what is right is not God's child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.
Jesus gave His life for everyone to have eternal life and a life of peace and joy.....that's right...JESUS LOVES EVERYONE, so should we.
1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
John 17:15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.
John 14:1....do not let your hearts be troubled...
John 14:27 Jesus said, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on Love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14
Luke 18:1-8 is a story that urges us to not lose faith in God and remain persistent. Philippians 4:6-9 tells us not to be anxious, remember to pray, practice imitating Jesus....
God is patient with us and wants everyone to know and love and serve and honor Him. He is also a God of justice. This minute is all that we have that is sure. This minute should be lived responsibly. What are you choosing to do?
In His Love
Kim Todd
There is good and bad in all of us....What is the most dominant feature in your day to day actions? Look again at the description above. Are your actions representing Good or Evil? The main point is that we are all children of God and He wants us to Love God and Love People; Unconditionally. God is in control of everything and if we reach out to Him, He will answer. He gives us "free will" but what are we doing with that! We took anything to do with God out of our schools so we withdrew His protection for our children. We removed the Ten Commandments so our children don't have a rule book to follow. When was the last time you read a bible? When I pick up a bible, I find peace and examples of how to act.
Instead of throwing money at different types of destruction, why not try putting money into scholarships for needy children; or pay for tutors to help struggling kids in school so they can have a better future; or pay for a babysitter for the single moms that are working two jobs to make ends meet; or build tech schools for people who prefer to use their hands; or think of productive not destructive ways to spend your money. "Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else” 1 Thessalonians 5:15
So when you are faced with a "situation", what do you do? Do you "react" with an "emotional" response? Or do you "respond" with "thought" as to what is the proper way to handle the situation? It looks to me that everyone has gone completely "emotionally" bonkers! So please stop for a minute or two to think. Those of you who know how to pray, try that. You will be surprised at the result. Prayer is a mighty powerful thing. Jesus said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible" Matthew 19:26. "Testeverything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil" 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
Pray for peace, pray for healing, pray for salvation, pray for repentance, pray.....
1 John 3:7-10 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous. The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work. No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed is in them. So how do we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are...anyone who does not do what is right is not God's child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.
Jesus gave His life for everyone to have eternal life and a life of peace and joy.....that's right...JESUS LOVES EVERYONE, so should we.
1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
John 17:15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.
John 14:1....do not let your hearts be troubled...
John 14:27 Jesus said, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on Love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14
Luke 18:1-8 is a story that urges us to not lose faith in God and remain persistent. Philippians 4:6-9 tells us not to be anxious, remember to pray, practice imitating Jesus....
God is patient with us and wants everyone to know and love and serve and honor Him. He is also a God of justice. This minute is all that we have that is sure. This minute should be lived responsibly. What are you choosing to do?
In His Love
Kim Todd
