Rev. Sidnei's Blog – July 2009 Archive (19)
Choose the Narrow Path
Even when we know the right thing to do, it can be difficult to do if we don't feel like it. We may feel like lying in bed much longer than… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 31, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments
Crucify Selfish Attitudes
To live in victory, we can't make decisions according to the way we feel, or by what we think we want. The Word teaches that we are born with appetites sensitive to our human nature. Our natural flesh is carnal and unspiritual. It will keep us slaves to sin, unless we… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 30, 2009 at 12:15am — No Comments
With Love
Give your best attitude and expectations to those around you. Brighten every place you go.
Life is filled with outstanding possibilities. In every situation there is great value.
Continually celebrate the good fortune of being alive and aware and able to make a difference. Go forward carrying the assumption that life is filled with goodness, and… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 28, 2009 at 4:49pm — No Comments
Make Time with God a Priority
If the devil can't convince you to be idle and passive, he will drive you to do too much. As soon as you are out of balance, he can devour you (see 1 Peter 5:8). The word disciple comes from the word discipline. To be a disciple of Jesus, you must discipline yourself to follow His ways.
Jesus spent a… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 28, 2009 at 8:11am — No Comments
Medicine We Need
Prescribed by the Great Physician
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The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 27, 2009 at 9:38pm — No Comments
Balance Life
A person who is lazy and passive is not happy. A passive person is someone who wants something good to happen, but who just sits still and waits to see if it does. Successful people live disciplined lives.
First Peter 5:8, "Be well balanced… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 26, 2009 at 2:49pm — No Comments
Discipline Brings Success
Proverbs 5:23 says that a person "will die for lack of discipline and instruction, and in the greatness of his folly he will go astray and be lost." That doesn't necessarily mean that a person will die immediately, but a lack of discipline leads toward deathly… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 25, 2009 at 7:52am — No Comments
Be Thankful
Be thankful for everything, and be careful not quench the Holy Spirit by complaining, or… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 24, 2009 at 1:19am — No Comments
I just wanted to share my testimony from class last nite.
God gave me so much clarity that I was… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 23, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments
Ignore Distractions
Our own flaws can distract us from keeping our eyes on Jesus. If we think too much about what is wrong with us, we will forget what God can do through us. If we look too much at what we lack, we will forget to be thankful for what we have.
The Bible says to look away from all that will distract us from focusing on Jesus (see Hebrews 12:2) If your faith begins to waver, quickly… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 23, 2009 at 12:27am — No Comments
Know the Joy
Instead of looking for ways to avoid the effort, look for ways to make it fun. Decide that you'll enjoy whatever you're doing.
Truly appreciate each opportunity you have to be productive and effective. Find joy in the experience of making a difference.
Enjoy what you're doing, and you'll do it well. Enjoy what you're doing, and you'll reliably get it done.
Rather than… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 22, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments
See Yourself
If you see yourself as always struggling, you will always struggle. If you see yourself as never getting ahead, you will not get ahead.
Your view of yourself is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Fortunately, you can make that view whatever you wish.
Choose to truly see yourself as effective, creative, patient, disciplined, enthusiastic and abundantly prosperous. See yourself as loving, caring, ever… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 21, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Feeling Frustration
Whenever you feel frustration, you are primed to make a positive difference in the world. You are highly motivated to create new and meaningful value.
Don't let your frustrations go to waste by allowing them to get you down. Choose instead to put your frustrations to work.
Listen carefully and gratefully to what your frustration is telling… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 20, 2009 at 10:38am — No Comments
Let your desires blossom
Do not be ashamed of your innermost dreams. Find them, explore them, expand on them, celebrate them, follow them and fully live them.
It is not selfish to desire what you desire. For by fulfilling those desires, you give the very best of your unique self to all of life.
Pay close and loving attention to the essence of who you are. From your most passionate desires will… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 17, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments
Live with Purpose
LIfe without purpose is vanity. Webster's definition of purpose is "something set up as an object or end to be attained." Christians ought to be people of purpose. We are all purposed to seek the kingdom of God, which is His righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (see Romans… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 17, 2009 at 8:43am — No Comments
Begin Your Future
Simply realizing that you've made an error is a major step toward correcting that error and getting past it. The beauty of now is that it's the end of your past and the beginning of whatever future you choose.
If you're satisfied with where you've been headed, then by all means keep going there. If you're disappointed with what has… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 16, 2009 at 10:41am — No Comments
Keep Moving Forward
Make a small positive change for the better. And you'll know without a doubt that you can successfully make even greater, more profound changes.
Lift the spirits of someone close to you. Experience how it feels to truly change the world.
Make a modest amount of progress. You'll be learning how to make much, much more.
Take one step toward your goal. And suddenly you're positioned to take the next… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 15, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments
Why
Why do you seek what you seek? Why do you desire to reach the goals you have set?
There is a purpose within you that will push you to overcome every obstacle. When you truly feel that your efforts are connected to that purpose, those efforts will surely bring the desired results.
It's easy to imitate the dreams and aspirations of those around… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 13, 2009 at 9:46am — No Comments
Triumph Over Troubles
Some days it seems that everything goes wrong, one thing after another, after another. Don't just talk to yourself, saying, "I just can't put up with anymore of this."
Don't struggle with the same tests day after day; instead talk back to the… Continue
Added by Rev. Sidnei on July 13, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments
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