by Inspiration | Oct 11, 2022 | Inspiration, Archives, Featured
We need to learn to praise the Lord as much for closed doors as we do an open door. The reason God closes doors is because He has not prepared… We need to learn to praise the Lord as much for closed doors as we do an open door. The reason God closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us. If he didn’t close the wrong door, we would never find the right door. God directs our path through the closing and opening of doors. Once a door closes, it forces you to change your course. Another door closes, it forces you to change your course again. Then, finally, you find the open door and you walk right into your blessing. The Lord directs our paths through the opening and closing of doors, but instead of praising Him for the closed door (which keeps us out of trouble); we get upset because we “judge by the appearances.” You have an ever-present help in the time of trouble that is always standing guard. Because He walks ahead of you, He can spot trouble down the road and set up a roadblock or detour accordingly. But through our lack of wisdom, we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour sign. Then the minute
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by Inspiration | Oct 10, 2022 | Attitude, Archives, Featured
There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a… There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a nail in the back fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Then it gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally, the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, “You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man
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by Inspiration | Oct 9, 2022 | Relationship, Archives, Featured
“Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We’ve been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this,”… “Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We’ve been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this,” the mother told the volunteer. “What is it she keeps asking for?” the volunteer asked. “Puppy size!” replied the mother. “Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that’s what she’s looking for.” “I know…we have seen most of them,” the Mom said in frustration… Just then Danielle came walking into the office. “Well, did you find one?” asked her Mom. “No, not this time,” Danielle said with sadness in her voice. “Can we come back on the weekend?” “You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfortunately, there’s always a supply,” the volunteer said. Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. “Don’t worry, I’ll find one this weekend,” she said. Over the next few days, both Mom and Dad had long conversations with her. They both felt she was being too particular. “It’s this weekend or we’re not looking anymore,” Dad finally said in frustration. “We don’t want to hear anything more about puppy
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by Inspiration | Oct 8, 2022 | Spiritual Growth, Archives, Featured
“Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” This is what the Bible says. Have you heard the phrase, “You cannot keep a good man down”? Now let’s… “Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” This is what the Bible says. Have you heard the phrase, “You cannot keep a good man down”? Now let’s look at the practicality of this. In his book, `Peak Performers,’ Dr. Charles Garfield describes how the astronauts keep their spacecraft on course. “On their flights between earth and the moon, it was said, the Apollo ships were off course much of the time. In each instance, the spacecraft would wander off its path and the crew would correct—wander of and correct, again and again. And do you know what? It didn’t matter. What mattered were the results. They got to the moon. They got home. They did it by having the discipline and knowledge to get themselves back on course. They followed not a perfect path, but a critical path. Whether we’re shooting for the moon, seeking to achieve a better personal or family life, or seeking to obey and serve God, whatever our goals, the principle is the same. There are always unpredictable and unexpected events that call for change and adjustment. Although the astronauts had to be
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by Inspiration | Oct 7, 2022 | Attitude, Archives, Featured
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it… Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfilment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings. And, consider these… Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be
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