Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.
Phl 4:8
YouTube Christian Music Video with Alvin Slughter and colleagues
There’s much that can befuddle and have us feeling so out of sorts, I mean terribly bad about life and the matters that effect us, our families, friends, the global community, the struggles at home, the craziness on the job and confusion in many schools and lest we not forget the economy! As some folks say” What in the world!” That simply implies that much of what’s going on makes no sense to them at all! I just wish the 24 hour news stations highlighted more of the flip side-the brighter side instead of the “flops” that keep us reeling from the shock. Consciously we have to filter this information and challenge ourselves not always to focus on the dire reports. There's always a mental and spiritual flipside that we can deliberately choose to embrace. I trust that when a life affirming word is needed you run not to the telephone or the internet first, but search out your Holy Bibles. Scripture reminds us that we can speak life over our circumstances with God’s power to what appears to be bleak and negative. There’s power in His word! Trust that God's powerful word will envelope you with the assurance and love needed to handle all of life's issues.
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Eph 3:19
Eph 3:19
We can resolve to keep living with fullness of joy, we can choose to keep the faith, keep believing in the face of disparity. I know making resolutions are the popular thing to do in preparation for next year. But, what about today friends? Instead of forecasting some resolutions that may be difficult to keep, let’s resolve right this moment not just in the start of January 2009; but today beginning a new! As Marian say's, "We have to change our minds!" Let’s change our hearts and minds to think on the good things of the Lord? Yes, doors will be open, opportunities will be realized and God’s sovereignty will forever remain constant.
Join me in seeking more of God’s wisdom to navigate life’s path with zeal and determination-desiring a transformative power for new living. We can keep in mind that:
Friends, here are some wonderful website discoveries that may encourage all of us to resolve to: earnestly share our stories to encourage our bretheren, laugh out loud at the absurdities of living, reaching forward as we benefit in sharing with another, endeavoring to remember that our bodies are our temples as we seek to improve healthier living. Let’s also invigorate and stimulate our minds and happily gain new-a brand new perspective on life outside our communities and be sure to breathe again. I am going to take my own medicine! By no means am I an expert on encouragement, but here’s a little e-food for thought. You are invited to simply add to the list of websites and I dare you to go and grow, grow, grow into a better you! Pass the plate please. God bless you!
Adopting Healthier Lifestyles
50 Million Pound Challenge
http://blog.50millionpounds.com/
http://www.50millionpounds.com/
Keeping The Faith
PrayKids! Online Magazine
http://www.navpress.com/account/login.aspx?email=linda.meadows@hamptonu.edu&uid=linda%20Meadows&dest=/landing/praykids.aspx&sc=NL27.
http://www.beliefnet.com/
http://www.blueletterbible.org/devotionals/
http://www.breatheagainmagazine.com/events.htm
Humor-Laughing Out Loud-Real Good Medicine:
Man and bear - Salmon fight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWeNyT66IqI
Insight-New Insight
Interview with Charlayne Hunter-Gault
http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/981.cfm
http://www.forbetterlife.org/
http://www.dailypress.com/sports/columnists/dp-columnist-dsquires,0,4982467.columnist?track=rss
Charity- “Give and it will be given unto you”
One laptop Per Child
http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/index.php
Episcopal Relief and Development Efforts
Persevering While Waiting on The Promises of God
Redefining perseverance
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19227137/?story=king1
Spreading Joy-
7 yr old keyboard master MSN video.
http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&from=MSNHP
Joyfully Submitted by:Linda Mose Meadows,
author: The Blessedness of Believing
A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lesson’s and God’s Promises
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