Following God’s lead.
For me, it’s easier to encourage others than it is to encourage myself. I’ve learned that leaning on God for encouragement does wonders for my spirit. So when I get discouraged that’s what I try to remember to do. I try not to focus on the situation because I know …
We can all benefit from a little encouragement. Not only do you help others by uplifting them but you also help yourself. There is a wonderful feeling that you experience when you help others. It’s partly because giving is better than receiving. Also, God blesses those who give. Blessings are …
Whenever God does something for me or people I know I get so excited. I’m so appreciative. I just want to tell everybody the good news. Well, sharing what God has done for you is great for several reasons. Sharing this news encourages others who may be feeling discouraged. It …
There are a few points I wanted to make on this subject. The first is that we have to accept the fact that we can’t change people. People are going to do things that offend you, that are rude, or inconsiderate. Sometimes they are aware of these offenses and sometimes …
I am a listener. I have learned that if you listen to a person talk long enough their true character will be revealed through what they say. Your words reveal who you truly are and can affect what happens in your life. I had a job that was very stressful …
We know to pray and ask God for his guidance and his help. We’ve learned to be thankful for what God has done for us and our neighbors. We know to have faith and believe that God takes care of those who love him. We’ve learned a lot of important …
When is the last time that you had some time to yourself? No kids, no work, just you. It is important to take some time to enjoy doing what you like and spend time alone. Even if you don’t have a lot of extra money, you should do something for …
God’s joy is given by God and it can’t be taken away by others. However, it can be given away. One day I came to the realization that I had allowed life’s trials to persuade me to give my joy away. I had decided to focus on the situation instead …
We all have wants and desires that go beyond our needs and that’s ok. There is nothing wrong with wanting things. The problem is when the desire for those things causes a negative effect on you or others. We have to be careful to not allow the desire for these …
God has given each of us gifts according to his grace. I believe that we are supposed to use these gifts to help each other to stand on God’s word and live the lives that God intends for us to live. We need each other to survive. I need your …
