05-22-2008, 01:42 AM
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Accepting Criticism
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:9,10 NIV ___________________ A wise son accepts his father's discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1 NASB ___________________ Consider Jesus' example: "and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously" 1 Peter 2:23 NASB ___________________ And remember... A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 15:1,2 KJV ___________________ God, Whose grace is all sufficient, be glorified! Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for May 22 May 22: Acts 27:13-44, 1 Samuel 3, Psalm 51 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 5/18 - 5/24 He loves a humble spirit MSG "A contrite and humble spirit" A Message from the high and towering God, who lives in Eternity, whose name is Holy: "I live in the high and holy places, but also with the low-spirited, the spirit--crushed, And what I do is put new spirit in them, get them up and on their feet again. For I'm not going to haul people into court endlessly, I'm not going to be angry forever. Otherwise, people would lose heart. These souls I created would tire out and give up. I was angry, good and angry, because of Israel's sins. I struck him hard and turned away in anger, while he kept at his stubborn, willful ways. When I looked again and saw what he was doing, I decided to heal him, lead him, and comfort him, creating a new language of praise for the mourners. Peace to the far-off, peace to the near-at-hand," says GOD... "and yes, I will heal them. Isaiah 57:15-19 The Message 
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05-22-2008, 05:48 AM
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YOU SAY................. GOD SAYS ...................... BIBLE VERSES
You say: 'It's impossible' / God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: 'I'm too tired' / God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) You say: 'Nobody really loves me' / God says: I love you (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 ) You say: 'I can't go on' / God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15) You say: 'I can't figure things out' / God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6) You say: 'I can't do it' / God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13) You say: 'I'm not able' / God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8) You say: 'It's not worth it' / God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28 ) You say: 'I can't forgive myself' / God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) You say: 'I can't manage' / God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19) You say: 'I'm afraid' / God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7) You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated' / God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7) You say: 'I'm not smart enough' / God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30) You say: 'I feel all alone' / God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5) |
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05-22-2008, 11:21 AM
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05-24-2008, 11:18 PM
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Pray. Pray. Pray.
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14,15 NIV ___________________ Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:14-16 KJV ___________________ When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:5,6 NASB ___________________ God, Whose grace is all sufficient, be glorified! Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for May 24 May 24: Acts 28:17-31, 1 Samuel 6-7, Psalm 53 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 5/18 - 5/24 He loves a humble spirit CEV "A contrite and humble spirit" Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me. My people, I won't stay angry and keep on accusing you. After all, I am your Creator. I don't want you to give up in complete despair. Your greed made me furious. That's why I punished you and refused to be found, while you kept returning to your old sinful ways. I know what you are like! But I will heal you, lead you, and give you comfort, until those who are mourning start singing my praises. No matter where you are, I, the LORD, will heal you and give you peace. Isaiah 57:15-19 CEV |
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05-25-2008, 01:20 AM
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Lord, have mercy on me, the sinner.
"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more." Hebrews 8:10-12 NIV ___________________ Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:6,7 NKJV ___________________ He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His loving kindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:10-12 NASB ___________________ God, Whose grace is all sufficient, be glorified! Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for May 25 May 25: Romans 1:1-15, 1 Samuel 8, Psalm 54 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 5/25-5/31 Bear much fruit...Love one another NKJV By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. John 15:8-13 NKJV 
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