LYING SMILES

LYING SMILES

Every smile is not a true or genuine smile. for many, their pain, depression or discouragement is hiding behind their smile. I heard a pastor say the other day that one of his members gave him such a beautiful smile one day. And later that day she committed suicide. Now or later is never a time to end your life by suicide. Your life is not your own to do that any way.

Behind many smiling faces is unhappiness. People are married and not happy, in relationsips and not happy. People are pastoring, in leadership or doing other types of ministry smiling, but yet there is unhappiness behind their smile. For some we got ourselves into situations and relationships that we regret. But while we may have to suffer some things because of our decisions or actions, God is yet a God who gives us less than what we deserve. As the Lord spoke this to me this morning about 5am, I realized that your happiness and state of well-being is important to God, and it rests upon His heart. And your God as well as your Heavenly Father wants you to be happy and be at your best state in every area of your life. (John 10:10) Admit and confess to God that you are not happy about whatever, and then cast that unhappiness upon Him, for He cares for you. And just like Jesus turned the water into wine, God can turn your unhappiness into happiness, says the Lord your God.

Christ's Servant & Friend,

Dr. Melody Barclay

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Permalink Reply by Apostle Dr. Melody Barclay on December 22, 2011 at 2:22pm

Of course tha tis true Pibull, but God will let us know and we jst about know whe we can talk to if we need to, and other wise because we have the Holy Spirit, He surely will lead and guide us as to who we can talk to or share with. Thank you for sharing.

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Permalink Reply by Apostle Dr. Melody Barclay on December 22, 2011 at 2:32pm

My prayer is that we as God's people would take the class "101 in Socializing", and be a little more social with one another,I have found over the years in just about every congregation of believers that we need to be a little more personable, social and sensiive to one another. When we are so deep, spiritual, aloof, pious, on reserved, etc. we are too high to relate to one another commonly. And many times hurting, desperate and lost peole are looking us in the face or are right beside us, but we are oblivious to this because of all the above reasons and so much more. God doesn't care nothing about our ministries, titles, positions, churces, education, theology, etc. if we are not loving one another like He commanded us to. Loving Him and loving His people is top priority with God. Oh do we have a long way to go to be like Jesus. Help me, help us Lord Jesus to die of ourselves, and put on the more of you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Permalink Reply by Pastor Jonathan on December 22, 2011 at 2:48pm

I agree to love and respect one another. What I am talking about is who you allow into your inner circle. Jesus loved everyone that he met, but he incorporated himself primarily into twelve. He then incorporated himself primarily into three. Believe it or not that most people have an agenda. Most peope will love you as a brother/sister in Christ. There is a certain intimacy that is privileged and is not for everyone. God wants to have the most initimate relationship possible with you. There are some people that you will need to love from a distance. Love everyone, Love your enemy.

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Permalink Reply by Apostle Dr. Melody Barclay on December 22, 2011 at 4:02pm

So true, thank you for sharing.

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Permalink Reply by Pastor Jonathan on December 28, 2011 at 1:05pm

As long as you are not compromising and walking in truth. We are not afraid of the enemy. God will often times allow the devil to gain the advantage in order to prepare a table. Your enemy will become your footstool. The devil (Judas) helped to move Jesus closer to where he was going, the cross. Many times we want God to get rid of our enemies instantly, understand that your enemy has a purpose in your life. Don't shake them to fast, they are your assigment to help get you where you are supposed to be.