Friday, December 30, 2011

Love Thyself?

I was studying my bible this morning, and I came to the scripture "Love thy neighbor as you love thyself." (Gal. 5:14, Matt.22:40, Lev.19:18). That is one of the greastest commandments for all of us to follow. The question that struck me is, do you love yourself? I know we hear people say this a lot, but really how can we love anybody else when we don't love ourselves? How much do we really love ourselves? If we love ourselves then why do we put ourselves in situations that is harmful to us? Some examples: abusive relationships, drug addictions, alcoholism, fornication, gluttony, lasciviousness, hatred,etc. Someone may ask, how are these things harmful or hurting me? All I can tell you is to look back over your life and ask yourself that question.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Be anxious for nothing


Phil4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing or about anything; but in ALL matters of life by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which you will not understand shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. In other words, have you found yourself praying about something and worrying about it at the same time. sure you have, ...we all do at some point. but this shall not be. when you pray give it to God and have the faith in God to know that He is working it out. that's why we are to pray with thanksgiving. once we pray about our situation whether it be finances, children , spouses, relationships, job, etc. we are to ALLOW God's peace to guard our hearts and minds from worry or anxiety. I say "allow" in lg print bc God gives us peace but sometimes we choose to fight off or go against that peace bc we think we gone change things by worrying. NOT! If you're worried or anxious about anything get down on your knees or pray right now bc that spirit is not of God. While you're praying ask God to forgive you for your unbelief/lack of faith