Rev. Sidnei's Blog – December 2009 Archive (13)

And let the beauty and delightfulness and favor of the Lord our God be upon us; confirm and establish the work of out hands--yes, the work of our hands, confirm and establish it. Psalm 90:17



It is obvious we are supposed to work more than rest. Some people just lie on the couch, eating junk food and watching television all day, and then they wonder why their lives are a wreck.





Once rested, get up and work. You can't take authority over your life if you… Continue

That which is desired in a man is loyalty and kindness [and his glory and delight are his giving]. Proverbs 19:22



Sometimes you may just need to clear away the clutter so you can clearly see what is worthwhile. Here is a simple suggestion: Don't keep more than you can take care of. If you have so much junk in your home that it takes you hours to dust it, get rid of something.



Find a big carton and write "Blessing Box" on the side of it. Start putting extra… Continue

But this thing I did command them: Listen to and obey My voice, and I will be your God and you will be My people: and walk in the whole way that I command you, that it may be well with you. Jeremiah 7:23





Remember, you made your schedule, and you can change it. Pray about your day, your week, and your life goals to find out what God wants you to do, and what He doesn't want you to do.



If you don't do what God is telling you to do, you may let people… Continue

There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink and make himself enjoy good in his labor. Even this, I have seen, it from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 2:24





We all have things that must be done, but God wants us to enjoy our life's journey. If we are too busy, we will block the flow of what the Holy Spirit wants to do through us.



Busyness keeps us from being fruitful in the kingdom of God. God didn't put us here just to work, strive,… Continue

Let us therefore be zealous and exert ourselves and strive diligently to enter that rest [of God, to know and expererience it for ourselves], that no may fall or perish by the same kind of unbelief and disobedience [into which those in the wilderness fell]. Hebrews 4:11





Don't work so hard that you miss your time with God. Rest is important for your spiritual and physical life. The need for rest can't be ignored; it is a law of God. Just like the laws concerning… Continue

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know and understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him]. 1 John 4:7



Sometimes we think that the busier we are, the more we are doing in the kingdom of God. But it is ot how much we do, it is the quality of what we do that makes the difference. Most people will admit that… Continue

Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Psalm 116:7



We all need a break in the action from time to time. Resting isn't just a good idea--it is a command of God: "Six days you shall do your work, but the seventh day you shall rest and keep Sabbath, that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the son of your bondwoman, and the alien, may be refreshed: (Ex. 23:12). The Lord added that "even in plowing time and in harvest you shall rest… Continue

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Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] Matthew 11:28





Getting stress out of your life takes more than prayer alone. You must take action to make changes and stop doing whatever is causing the stress. You can learn to calm down in the way you handle things.





Jesus invited us to come to Him if we are overburdened. He promised to refresh us if… Continue

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Romans 8:14



We live in a society in which people are driven to engage in many activities. We can get almost too tired to move from doing so much in a day, but busyness is not the king of life to which God has called us.



God will not drive us to do things; He will lead us by putting our heart what we are supposed to do. If you follow the Holy Spirit, you may have to say no to some activities that you are saying yes… Continue

Hear counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come. Proverbs 19:20



You may wonder, "How do I know when to confront someone about an issue, and when to let it go?" If you are too eager to set someone straight, it may not be God motivating you. Correction must be done in love to build up the person and not tear them down. Always pray and wait until you know wha tGod wants you to do.



You must be led of the Spirit. If after… Continue

[Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another. Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with hte Spirit, serving the Lord. Romans 12:9-11



If all of started having a godly attitud, it would catch hold and spread like a virus. Wouldn't… Continue

Finally, brethern, farewell (rejoice)! Be strengthened (perfected, completedf, made what you ought to be); be encouraged and consoled and comforted; be of the same [agreeable] mind one with another; live in peace, and [then] the God of love [Who is the Source of affection, goodwill, love, and benevolence toward men] and the Author and Promoter of peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11



Each one of us needs to accept our responsiblity to do what is right in God's… Continue