Words Of Wisdom 101

[willbe275]

Humility is an absence of pride.
• Pride produces: Anger, jealousy, discontent in life, bitterness and greed.
• Pride comes in levels, levels that compound and worsen as we revel in them.
• Pride is a sickness that infects. It causes shame, isolation, and fear. Pride was the first sin, Adam and Eve sought to be like God, and then experienced the consequences and effects of their pride and sin.

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[willbe275]

What is humility?
Humility is an inner dependence that
renounces to the Lord and ourselves
our attitude of self sufficiency.
• Independence usurps Gods position
as judge of our lives, the lives of others, and of life.
• Humility is intentional, and forces us
to depend on God for everything.
• Before honor and blessing must
come humility and dependence.
Even Christ endured the cross before glory.

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[willbe275]

"Blessed is the man who makes
the Lord his trust,
who does not turn to the proud,
to those who go astray after a lie!"

"As for me, I am poor and needy,
but the Lord takes thought for me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
do not delay, O my God!"

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[willbe275]

I ask now that You will fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and pour upon me all the blessings of the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Grant me the grace to understand the truth of Your Word clearly, and to apply it in every area of my life. Give me words of hope and life, as You promised. Open and bless my lips so that I can speak to others with authority and power in Jesus’ name. Give me the boldness to be a faithful witness for Christ. Give me a love for all people, and a passion to share the love of Christ with them.:195:

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[willbe275]

Humility Prayer

God, I am far too often influenced by what others think of me.
I am always pretending to be either
richer or smarter or nicer than I really am.
Please prevent me from trying to attract attention.
Don’t let me gloat over praise on one hand or
be discouraged by criticism on the other.
Nor let me waste time weaving imaginary
situations in which the most heroic,
charming, witty person present is myself.
Show me how to be humble of heart, like you.:195:

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[MajestyJo]

Was told that humility was to "remain teachable." To be open to learning, not think I knew it all, and always to be open to new ideas, thoughts, and concepts and know that the end result was not doing, but my God at work in my life.

Many mix it up with humiliation. We experience enough of that prior to recovery. We need to stop playing God with our life and that of others.

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[willbe275]

Focusing on what we do is not such a big issue if it flows out of who we are! Eph. 2:10

We should use our debit card because my father owns the account!

He has given me FULL AUTHORIZATION!

It has an UNLIMITED SUPPLY!

Paul prayed prayers:
His prayer focused on enlightenment...
the need to know who we are! Eph. 2:10

His prayer he acknowledge that we belong to the father & he belongs to us! Eph. 3:14; 2:15-16; 3:18-21:195:

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[willbe275]

God gave us each the gift of spiritual wisdom, and we
grow at our own pace as we are able. When we learn
to listen to one another with respect, we honor the
God who lives within us.

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[willbe275]

“I am Oz, the great and terrible,” the wizard face roared above the flames. “Who are you, whippersnapper?” “I am Dorothy, the small and meek,” she replied. Is that how you visualize your interactions when you dare to speak with God?

God doesn’t merely tolerate your “interruptions” in his daily business. He doesn’t resent your requests. He welcomes them. He commands them. In fact, he tips his hand and lets you know that he is pre-inclined to say yes to you. Here is Jesus’ challenge: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7,8).

You are not an alien or stranger in God’s presence anymore. Through your faith in Christ you are now family. You belong there. Act like you belong there. Be bold when you pray. Claim your blood-bought identity. You are not irritating God with your chutzpah. You are honoring his invitation and promise.

What do you need right now? Ask! Seek! Knock!:195:

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[willbe275]

Many years ago I was extremely negative because of the devastating abuse that had taken place in my past. The result was that I expected people to hurt me, and they did. I expected people to be dishonest, and they were. I was afraid to believe that anything good might happen.

I thought I was protecting myself from being hurt by not expecting anything good to happen. But when I really began to study the Word and trust God to restore me, I began to realize that all of my negativism had to go.

In Matthew 8:13, Jesus says that it will be done for us as we have believed. I believed everything was negative, so naturally many negative things happened to me. I decided I wanted positive things to happen to me, so I started believing positive things, and over time, received positive results!

Are you constantly experiencing negative things and wondering why? It could be time for you to start believing different things. Start trusting God and believing for the best. Then watch as He works things out for you according to your faith.

Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, I want to get rid of all negativism and start believing for better things. Help me to stir up my faith, believing that You can do great things in my life:195: Author unknown.

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[willbe275]

We all fall into the trap of complaining about the things that are wrong. But complaining does nothing except discourage us even more. It changes nothing because there is no positive power in it.

Imagine what a mess the world would be if all God did was complain about everything that has gone wrong since He created it. But the Father doesn't complain. He continues to be good and work for justice. Evil is powerful, but good is more powerful.

We need to stop and realize that God has chosen to work on this earth through His children, you and me. His light is inside us and we can't afford to do nothing. We must let our light shine, no matter what, as we live our lives doing good in His name.

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[willbe275]

God is always there for us, we don't have to beg God to love or forgive us.
What we need to live this life with meaning and hope already belongs to
us, and it is given to us unconditionally by the God who never stops loving
us.

Whether I walk in darkness or light, you are there, my God and my Lord.
Thank you.Amen:195:

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[willbe275]

The light of God surround us;
The love of God enfold us;
The power of God protect us;
The present of God watches over us;
Where ever we are, God is
And all is Well. Unknown.

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[willbe275]

Here are 10 suggestions to help you develop and maintain a healthy self-image.
Read them slowly. Meditate on them regularly.

1. Hate your sin, but never hate yourself.
2. Be quick to repent.
3. When God gives you light, walk in it.
4. Stop saying negative things about yourself. God loves you and it's wrong to hate what He loves. He has great plans for you, so you're in conflict with Him when you speak negatively concerning your future.
5. Never be afraid to admit that you've made a mistake and don't always assume that when things go wrong, or always say, "It must be my fault."
6. Don't meditate excessively on what you've done, right or wrong; both of these activities keep your mind on you! Center your thoughts on Christ.
7. Take good care of yourself physically. Make the best of what God gave you to work with, but don't be obsessed with your appearance.
8. Never stop learning, but don't allow your education to become a point of pride. God doesn't use you because of what's in your head: He uses you because of what's in your heart.
9. Realize that your talents are a gift, not something you have manufactured yourself; never look down on people who can't do what you do.
10. Don't despise your weaknesses; they keep you dependent on God.
Author Unknown.

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[willbe275]

Sometimes we focus so much on proving what we believe to be
correct that we miss the amazing truth that God has known us from
the beginning. We never without God at any point of our existence.
We have always been held, loved, and led, and that will never change.
We are God's precious creations, and that alone gives us a future with hope.

You brought me into beings God, and have nurtured my journey and
held me in love. Amen.:195:

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[MajestyJo]

Like the thought, for so many years, I felt like I had to justify and rationalize my reason for being.

I don't have to prove anything. The people who knew me 22 years ago, can see the difference. When people see me, they don't see the pain. They see a person who has healed from that hopeless state of mind and body. I can still go back to that old way of thinking, sick and tired of being tired and sick. The difference in today is that I don't have to stay there. I can pray and pick up the tools of recovery.

[willbe275]

There are four common categories of toxic thoughts. These are negative, fearful, discontented,
and critical. Chances are you are struggling with toxic thoughts in one or more of these four ways.
Don't let these toxic thoughts grab hold of you and consume you. The deeper you let them take root inside you,
the harder they will be to shake off. Identify those thoughts and reject them today.
The steps and working with a sponsor are the answer to helping me with these
categories of toxic thoughts and negativity in my life.


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[willbe275]

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength that comes
only from the power of serving you.
without you I am powerless.
When I am weak then I am strong.
I rest in all you can and will do in me.
Lead me to those who are weak today so
I might serve with your strength. Amen:195:

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[willbe275]

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same understanding Father Who cares
for you today will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will
give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all
anxious thoughts and imaginations.

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[willbe275]

The Attitude of Gratitude can raise your Altitude.
Being Thankful is a magical way to reach the Top.
If I feel like I've done the best that I can or conducted
myself in the most constructive way that I
can in a situation, then I feel peace.

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[willbe275]

Give yourself time.
Take all the time you need. Emotional healing is a process; don’t rush yourself through it.
Don’t let others force you through it either. Moving on doesn't take a day; it takes lots
of little steps to be able to break free of your broken past and your wounded self.

Take today breath by breath, one step at a time. Never let trouble from the past
make you feel like you have a bad life now. Just because yesterday was painful
doesn't mean today will be too. Our wounds are often the openings into the
best and most beautiful part of us. Today you have a choice
to explore these parts of yourself. Give yourself the needed time and
permission to explore and heal.

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[willbe275]

A wise man once said, “Every new beginning comes
from some other beginning’s end.”
Today is a new beginning; treat it that way.
Stop thinking about what might have been and.
starting looking at what can be.

Say to yourself: “Dear Past, thank you for all the
life lessons you have taught me. Dear Future,
I am ready now!” Because a great beginning
always occurs at the exact moment you
thought would be the end of everything.
One day at a time.

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[willbe275]

Surrendering your life means:

Following God's lead without knowing where he's sending you;
Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come;
Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide;
Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances.
You know you're surrendered to God when you rely
on God to work things out instead of trying to
manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation.
You let go and let God work. You don't have
to always be in charge. Instead of trying harder, you trust more.

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[willbe275]

Faith is not feelings.“Faith isn't the ability
to believe long and far into
the misty future. It’s simply
taking God at His word and
taking the next step.”

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[willbe275]

Don't internalize the toxic words that others speak about you.
Instead, guard your heart against toxic words, and every
chance you get, speak life-giving words.


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[willbe275]

Being able to remain in a peaceful, calm state,
regardless of whatever drama or turmoil is going
on around us, is the most important step forward
we can endeavor to take towards bringing peace to
the rest of the world.
After all, the world we see around us,
is a reflection or our inner world.

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[willbe275]

Today you have the opportunity to enrich your life.
You can choose to just get through the day, or you
can choose to make today count. Start by counting
your blessings. Appreciate the people in your life.
Be thankful for the experiences you've had, and the
things you have learned. And if there is
someone you've neglected to say "thank you"
to, today would be a great day to do it.

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[willbe275]

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain,
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame,
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able,
Keep thanking Him for all the things.

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[willbe275]

Thank you, Father, for assurance that you are good to all.
Forgive me for wanting to limit the size and qualities
of the group. Change me, Lord, that I may be good
as you are good. May I feed others as you have fed
me and be the blessing you have called me to be.
Amen:195:

January, 27th I celebrated my 60th birthday and it's
only through God grace I am clean and sober today.
I am a product of the late 60's,70's and 80's, and that
was the era of sex, drugs and rock n roll for me. I was
a hard rock guitar player during the 70's and that was
some real crazy times for me, I'm sure some
of you can identify. I didn't think I would live pass my 30's.
I was doing a vast amounts of drugs and alcohol which would
have killed the so called normal person a doctor once told me.
I'm saying all of this because, I'm so grateful to God, The
rooms of A.A. N.A. my sponsor, and my wonderful Daily
Recovery Reading Page Family for helping me stay sober one more day.

God Blessings to you all:169:

if God permits I'll be celebrating my 26th anniversary on July 13th:13:



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[willbe275]

Remind me each day of the fable of the hare and the
tortoise, that I may know that the race is not always
to the swift---that there is more to life than increasing
its speed. Let me look upward into the branches of
the towering oak and know that it grew great and strong
because it grew slowly and well. Slow me down, Lord,
and inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of
life's enduring values that I may grow toward the
stars of my greater destiny. Amen:195:


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[MajestyJo]

Missed your last post. I could identify, my mother died at the age of 40 and she didn't smoke, drink, and was a good Christian woman, which didn't say much for me.

I was a late bloomer, and I celebrated my teens in my late 20s and 30s. Went home to take care of my dad and he said, "What ever happened to you, you use to be such a quiet young thing? :)

In recovery, I had to heal that inner child and all the pain from abuse.

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[willbe275]

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life-makes sense of our
past & brings peace for today & creates a vision for tomorrow!

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[willbe275]

Fear is placing your faith in the "what ifs". So much of
our fears are focused on things that may or may
not happen. There is no reason to fear things that
might not even happen. Even people in the Bible
struggled in fearing their own "what ifs". In order to
face the "what ifs" of fear, you must acknowledge
your fear and choose to trust God.

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[willbe275]

Standing for what you believe in regardless of the odds against you,
and the pressure that tears at your resistance
....is Courage.

Keeping a smile on your face when inside you feel like dying,
for the sake of supporting others ....is Strength.

Stopping at nothing and doing what's in your
heart that you know is right
....is Determination.


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[willbe275]

Doing more than is expected, to make another's life a little more
bearable,

without uttering a single complaint
....is Compassion.

Helping a friend in need, no matter the time or effort,
to the best of your ability
....is Loyalty.

Holding your head high
And being the best you know you can be when life
seems to fall apart at your feet,
Facing each difficulty with the confidence that
time will bring you better tomorrows,
And never giving up...
...is Confidence.

Hold your head high
and make your life better every day!

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[willbe275]

Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, Whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His Arms.

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father Who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.

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[willbe275]

From the Daily Word.

GRATITUDE IS HAPPINESS.
Gratitude is a state of mind, a way of seeing things, and a spiritual practice. It enriches my life and focuses my attention on the good. Mindfully, I look for and acknowledge every blessing in my life. I am thankful for clean air and water, knowing they are precious. I am grateful for the love of friends and family. I give thanks that my needs are met—from the basic nece-ssities to my grandest dreams.

When I live in gratitude, I tap into the infinite reservoir of divine good. I experience the fullness of life and recognize God as my source. My first waking thought is gratitude and my final nighttime prayer is thanksgiving. Gratitude is happiness, and I make it my way of life.

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.—Psalm 9:1

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[willbe275]

Sometimes, in the midst of trials and troubles,
it is very easy for us to think that we are all alone.

It is very easy for us to believe that there is no help
for us when we in the midst of a "spiritual battle."

We can feel like the fight we are fighting is unlike
anything else ever faced.

We can feel like our struggle is too great,
and there is no relief, nothing that anyone can do,
an no what that this fight ends well.

When are are facing temptation, facing that struggle,
we can feel as though there is no way out, no hope, no chance.

We can feel defeated before the fight has really even began.

Listen to the words of Hebrews 2 today.

Jesus Christ was made like us, walked as we walk,
talked as talk, faced everything we face.

Everything.

If you face it, Jesus faced it. He was tempted
as we were. He faced temptation. He faced struggles.
He faced trials and troubles.

And hear what it says. Because He did this,
He is able to help us in our trials. In our troubles.
In our struggles.

You are not alone. You are not forgotten.
You are not forsaken. You are not alone in this trial.
You are not alone in this trouble. You are not alone in this time.

God is with you. Jesus will uphold you.
The Spirit will strengthen you. His Church will be there for you.

Yes, we face real temptations and trials.

And yes, through Jesus Christ, the God of creation
is there with us, in the midst of them, upholding us.

So, today, when you feel alone, forgotten,
forsaken. Remember, Jesus is there. He faced what
we face, and He has overcome.

And through Him, we will overcome.
Today, may we find our strength in Him.


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[willbe275]

When it seems like you just want to give up sometimes
when you feel mistreated or discouraged by others remember
that God has plans for your life greater than any man can see.
But if you keep doing good works
it will all pay off after while.

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[gina2840]

This is true....I often speak to my sponsies about faith. I also talk about trust. We know who we are, we want instant gratification. That's where trust comes in. I believe so deeply, I trust completely, I trust that the Devine didn't bring me this far to drop me. My mother use to tell me "Don't get anxious about anything, but pray for everthing". When I was young, this was so hard for me to do. We live in such a fast moving society. I had to practice this new way of thinking. In my journey, I face so many expeiences, but by practicing this behavior, I recieved a better understanding, trust. Do tbe best you can and trust in the Devine. Trust as well as believe in him. It's a process lots of trails and era. Today I can feel at peace and stay in the moment.

[willbe275]

Our willingness to forgive should stem from this fact that
God forgave us first.
-We need to consider other people's imperfections & not
raise a standard for others which they cannot achieve.
-Consider your own imperfections before you come
down on others!!
-Release the burden of guilt you're holding
against others...keeping grudges saps energy from you.
-Releasing others will benefit you more than the
one you were holding it against!!

What forgiveness is not!

Forgiveness is not forgetting.
It is not regaining automatic trust in repairing broken relationship

It is also not a removal of the consequences
It is not ignoring the offense

it is not instant emotional healing

it is not gaining the leverage of power...holding
a person ransom because you've forgiven them!

Forgiving with God will start the healing possess.


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[willbe275]

Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are :
I love you, Sorry, and help me

The people who say these are actually in need of them or really feel
them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have
said them.

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[gina2840]

As I sit here in my solitude, I remember parts of my life and the memories flow like the current on a calm sea. Now this is surly a gift because I can remember when there would be angry, nothing but angry thoughts and they played on and on over and over again like they were hooked on a loop. This is where my drinking and druging broght me. The hardest thing for me to say is I need help, please help me. Wgen I surrended and part of that was asking for help. It was like dropping a bag of brinks. Now, sixteen years later I live a life behond my dreams. I'm not rich, but I have all I need, and more. Nolonger do I live in my head angry. Humility, what a gift, reward, sobriety

[willbe275]

Thanks you sharing Gina2840.

Holy Spirit, thank you for teaching us to love with all of our hearts…
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.:195:


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[willbe275]

DID YOU KNOW
Did you know that it's easier to say what
you feel in writing than
saying it to someone in the face?
But did you know that it has more
value when you say it to their face?


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[gina2840]

If you don't say what you mean, you'll never mean what you say. Back in the day, I avoided stating my position. I didn't want to make waves, hurt anyones feelings, and most of all I didn't want anyone to know me. I was judged alot growing up, it made me very defensive and lets face it, the truth needs no defence. .it took a long time to change that behavior. Yes, it's a process. Now don't get me wrong, I don't spert thoughts out without thinking about the circumstance at the moment. Yes, the pause button is a must. When It's time to make amends or state my position, I get the best results when I can look a person in there eyes. It takes courage, but the truth does set you free.

[willbe275]

God's to-do-list
Something needs done or taken care of? Put it
on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY
to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care
of the problem. I can't help you until you turn
it over to Me. And although My to-do-list
is long, I am after all... God. I can take care
of anything you put into My hands. In fact,
if the truth were ever really known, I'll take
care of a lot of things for you that you never
even realize.


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[willbe275]

Philippians 4:6-8 NIV. Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God. And the peace
of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally,
brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and
if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

We need to go to God for help in letting our worries die,
knowing that God is faithful. After that, we need to just
trust Him, and not dwell on what could happen
if things don’t go our way.


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[willbe275]

“The way to happiness: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry.
Live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine.
Forget self, think of others. Do as you would be done by.
Try this for a week and you will be surprised.”
Norman Vincent Peale.


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[willbe275]

THE MOST IMPORTANT BODY PART

My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body and through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger I thought sound was very important to us as humans so I said my ears mommy. She said "No, many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."

Several years passed before she asked me again. Since my last attempt I contemplated a correct answer. So I told her "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes." She looked at me and told me that I was learning fast but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.

Stumped again I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years she asked me a couple more times and always the same answer "No. But you are getting smarter every year my young child."

Then last year my Grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it is only the second time I saw him cry. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me "Do you know the most important body part yet my son?" And I was shocked she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me. She saw the confusion on my face and told me "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in your life. For every body part you gave me in the past I have told you that it was wrong and given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."

She looked down at me like only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "Son the most important body part is your shoulder." Was it because it held up my head? She replied, "No, because it can hold the head of a friend or loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life my son. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it." Then and there I knew the most important body part was not selfish, it was sympathetic to the pain of OTHERS.

You are a friend and whenever you want you can cry on my shoulder!!! People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but People will never forget how you made them feel. Unknown..


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[willbe275]

Do we remember or do we forget?
lets always remember that our addiction
is a subtle foe, it's like a lion waiting in the shadow to devour someone.
it is a very patient, cunning and very powerful. So no matter what we
don't drink, We Make Meeting and Talk about How we Feel.
We are in the (No Matter What Club)...That mean we don't pickup
NO MATTER WHAT.

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[willbe275]

Faith

MY FAITH RESTS IN GOD WITHIN.

Faith is not based on statistics or facts or what I perceive through my senses. Faith is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” It comes from confidence in the presence and power of God within.

If I have succumbed to fear or worry, I consider the teachings of Jesus: “Have faith in God.” As I align my thoughts in accordance with this simple yet powerful teaching, my attitude shifts. I am uplifted, confident, and assured.

I choose to place my trust in God—in Divine Love and Wisdom. In any situation, I focus on what I know to be true and unwavering—the presence of God—and I am assured that all is well.
From The Daily Word 3/22/14

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[willbe275]

When the unexpected knocks us down, we are being called to remember who we are. If we are unable to remember, we ask for support from others and especially from God within. In and through all things, the power of God guides, supports, and comforts us.


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[willbe275]

Jumping to conclusions is a favorite exercise for many.
They hear part of a sentence, observe part of a situation,
and rush to conclusion. Often such jumping leads to
falling flat on one's face.

W.O.W.101:170:

[willbe275]

AS I PRAY FOR OTHERS, I AM RICHLY BLESSED.
As I bear witness to Truth for others, I cannot help but experience its power myself. Prayer awakens in me a profound knowing of the infinite power and presence of God.

When I affirm another’s prosperity, my assurance in Spirit’s infinite supply is deepened. As I bless those who may have hurt me, I reinforce the healing power of grace and forgiveness in my life. As I hold in consciousness another’s wholeness and well-being, I recognize the strength and vitality of God in me. As I faithfully proclaim another’s joy, my own heart is opened to receive it.

As I pray for others, I recognize more fully the rich bounty of my own existence, and I am blessed.

My God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches.—Philippians 4:19
From the Daily Word:

W.O.W.101:170:

[willbe275]

I LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT.
Life takes on new meaning as I understand the power of the present moment, which is God’s eternal now.
All that has gone before has brought me to this moment. I realize the futility of past regrets and let them go. To live fully in the present, I must also realize that the future is only a concept and its mysteries cannot be known. My readiness for what lies ahead depends on what I make of today’s opportunities.
I put my energy and focus on making the most of what is before me right now. The present brings me new opportunities to serve, love, forgive, understand, and grow. I am inspired to think in new ways and step out in new directions.

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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[willbe275]

To function at optimum health, I nourish myself with nutritious food and drink, plenty of exercise, and time for renewal and rest. Such care and attention feels good in the moment and pays dividends for years to come.
My healthy body knows exactly what to do, and I support it. I voice encouraging and uplifting words to and about myself, rather than criticism or fear. Whether positive or negative, the thoughts and words I tell myself also feed my body. Positive self-talk invigorates and supports my intention to maintain a vibrant, healthy body.
I am physically and spiritually alive and well. I am wonderfully aglow with light, life, and vitality.

W.O.W.101:170:

[gina2840]

I am not at my optimum health. There was a time that I was very strick with my reseme. Lately, I'm more spiritual, I am honest, I do service. I have a few health issuses that I'm finding it hard to go to the specialist again and go thru procedures that didn't work the last time.
I have faith in the Devine, his will not mine. Hopefully, I'll continue to read your thread and be inspired to be more mindful of my health.

[willbe275]

Each day, I set aside time to pray for others—for those I love, for my community, and for the world. While events in life may prompt me to worry, I choose instead to trust in God.
I begin my prayer by aligning my thoughts with God-consciousness. My mind is calm; I am centered in my heart; and I breathe easily. In the quiet, I see those for whom I pray enfolded in Divine Love. I envision peace and guidance moving in and through their life circumstances. Divine Love, present and active, is healing and restoring, bringing balance and harmony. As I claim the highest good for others, I see loving outcomes emerge. I trust in God, and all is well.

W.O.W.101:170:

[willbe275]

Abandon: Negative Thinking
The way we think has a tremendous amount of influence on our lives. Our thoughts can motivate us, make us mad, or even deceive us. We've all been there - someone else is talking to us and we're wondering if they're thinking we're cute or if we're good enough to be their friend. All the while, perhaps they're thinking the same thing or they're thinking about what's for dinner!

Not only does negative thinking affect our relationships, it can also affect our performance academically and in the workplace. When we criticize ourselves with negative thinking, our bodies lose much needed energy. This wasted energy keeps us from performing at our highest potential, which unfortunately, tends to keep the negative thinking going.

How do we abandon negative thinking? Paul tells us in Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things." (NIV) We need to fill our minds with whatever is true and right that God puts before us each day. Is it easy? No. Is it something we have to work at each day? Yes!

Prayer:
Our Father, help us to think about things that are good, beautiful, and excellent. May we learn to recognize when negative thoughts come our way to filter them out quickly so they don't zap our energy. May the way You love us motivate us, give us energy, and guide us to live meaningful lives for Your glory.


In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
From: www.Youversion.com/

W.O.W.101:170:

[willbe275]

A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side."

Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."

"You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side of which came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing...I know my Master is there and that is enough.

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[willbe275]

There are some people that I'm in awe of. They are always in a good mood and always have something positive to say. My ex Mother in Law is one of these people I have had the fortune of having in my life. Every time I would ask her how she was doing, she would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" She was a natural spiritual motivator. While visiting her one of many times my son was having a particular negative and all around bad day. I was beside myself on how to handle him. She asked me if she could have a talk with him and I said a definite, "YES." I watched her go to him as I had seen her do with so many others around her and with her amazing grace and humbleness she started quietly talking with him. I could not hear what she was saying but within minutes he immediately became calmer and went about his day with a positive outlook and seemed to be glowing the rest of that day and many more days after that.
Having a particular bad day myself once I finally went to her and in and almost in tears said to her, " I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it? What's your secret of being such a positive person every day?"She replied to me, "There's no secret Hon, each morning I wake up and say to myself, I have two choices today. I can choose to be in a good mood or I can choose to be in a bad mood. So every day I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens in my life I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone complains I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life.
"Choose the positive side of life every day? Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested. "
Yes, it is,"She said."Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to all situations.
You can choose how people affect your mood. You can choose to be in a good mood or a bad mood. The bottom line is it's your choice how you live your life."
I have reflected on what she shared with me many days since then.
I think of her often sometimes daily especially when I've not made a positive choice upon wakening. I often start my days over during the day as did my son that day and make a choice about living a positive day and then I act in life instead of reacting to it. I then remember that I do have the choice to live fully. Thank you God for giving me the gift of choice. Thank God for my Ex Mother in Law who taught me how to live. Attitude, after all, is everything. "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough troubles of its own." After all today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

W.O.W.:170:101

[willbe275]

I just wanted to re share this, I'm trying real hard to practice this in my daily walk.

Do I trigger gossip? ______ Personal inventory.
There is a saying that "listening to gossip is gossip". How true! If there were no listeners, there would never be any gossip.
Some of us who pride ourselves in refraining from gossip may still have a problem with it. It's possible we still keep our ears open for any juicy gossip that could fall our way. We might also "shake the tree" if we believe another person has some gossip to share with us. This is done in seemingly innocent ways, sometimes just by mentioning the name of a person to another who may have strong opinions to express.
The harm of gossip lies in what we do to ourselves when we engage in it. There is no way we can continue to have spiritual growth if we practice gossip, even as passive listeners. Spiritual growth takes place within us, and it needs an environment completely free of an ill will.
Let's beware of any tendency to say things that induce others to gossip. At the same time, let's tune out gossip that seems to occur spontaneously. Gossip is the enemy of the growth we desire.
It is a real relief to know that today I have no desire to spread gossip or listen to it. This includes things I might read in magazines or newspapers.

W.O.W:170:101

[willbe275]

Thought 4 2day. Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. Gossip can kill the trust in any relationship. We all need to feel safe when we share our personal lives with others. We need to know our private business won't be spread around

W.O.W:170:101

[willbe275]

In the seasons there lies a secret insight, a hidden key that is seen through the lens of the parallel realm of spiritual contemplation: Rejoice in the beauty of summer without fearing it's end.The cold death that expresses itself as winter is but a passage leading to summer's rebirth. That is why the colors of autumn leaves become so multi-colored and vibrant before blending into the gray chasm of winter's approach-rather than preparing to mourn, the trees are celebrating the onset of a transformational sleep that will gradually awaken them into a beautiful rebirth.Dark passages in life must not be confused with final destinations.Trust in the designs and pathways constructed by God, and joy will always return.

By: Lucy


W.O.W. 101

[willbe275]

If our lives consist of becoming upset
over one little thing after another that
really don't matter, we won't have much
peace or joy.

Words of Wisdom101

[MajestyJo]

We are granted a second chance at life, why not enjoy it? If you aren't enjoying life, ask yourself, "What am I doing wrong?"