This one is from my Lifegroups study book by Ed Young, Jr.
"Be committed to spending time with your children--both quantity time and quality time, including quality conversation. Really listen to them, even when the content of their conversation seems trivial to you. It's not trivial to them. Make eye contact with them and communicate that their presence is important to you. If you listen to them when they are five, they will talk to you when they are fifteen and twenty-five."
That last sentence really sums it up. I hope I don't need to explain this quote. Have a blessed day!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Quote of the Day #1
I'm going to start this because I'm alway finding something great and I want to share the wealth : )!
"Popular psychology says that man's greatest problem today is low self-esteem. Jesus cautions that your problem is you think too much of yourself."
--Richard Blackaby (Experiencing God: Collegiate Edition)
"Popular psychology says that man's greatest problem today is low self-esteem. Jesus cautions that your problem is you think too much of yourself."
--Richard Blackaby (Experiencing God: Collegiate Edition)
John 12:25
"The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life."
Quick thought for today. In doing my CORE discipleship study this morning I came across this verse. I could tell God was speaking to me when I had to reread it a few times. It seems that I can never maintain a long period of true consistency in the Word and my prayer life. I hate that with all my heart. As I look back I can see all the times when I turn my back on God. I go for awhile in good shape, memorizing verses, but I let it fall apart. Whether it's taking that second glance at something I shouldn't, letting that cuss word slip, or just the first impulse of my heart in a particular situation, I seem to always fall down again. It makes me despise my life and the person I am and feel like there's nothing good in my heart. But, God taught me something that I should've already known. I'm not perfect, and as long as I'm on this earth I never will be! There will be times in my life when I fail God and the ones I love because I am flesh, I don't always trust God completely and let the Holy Spirit take care of every situation. The important thing is that when I do fall, I have to get right back up and go to God. My relationship with Him is the only thing I can carry to heaven. I'm not saying you have to feel so bad about yourself that you hate your life to fulfill this verse. The key is that you cannot give up and let the things of this world become your focus. You have to be "Kingdom minded" and realize that this life is only a temporary stage which God has allowed you to live so you can be a part of His plan. If you choose to be a part of His plan, then keep at it. Don't give up if you fall down, but call upon the Lord, go to your Christian friends for counsel. Most importantly, pick that Bible back up and soak it in. If you are not praying and reading your Bible you cannot know God's will.
Quick thought for today. In doing my CORE discipleship study this morning I came across this verse. I could tell God was speaking to me when I had to reread it a few times. It seems that I can never maintain a long period of true consistency in the Word and my prayer life. I hate that with all my heart. As I look back I can see all the times when I turn my back on God. I go for awhile in good shape, memorizing verses, but I let it fall apart. Whether it's taking that second glance at something I shouldn't, letting that cuss word slip, or just the first impulse of my heart in a particular situation, I seem to always fall down again. It makes me despise my life and the person I am and feel like there's nothing good in my heart. But, God taught me something that I should've already known. I'm not perfect, and as long as I'm on this earth I never will be! There will be times in my life when I fail God and the ones I love because I am flesh, I don't always trust God completely and let the Holy Spirit take care of every situation. The important thing is that when I do fall, I have to get right back up and go to God. My relationship with Him is the only thing I can carry to heaven. I'm not saying you have to feel so bad about yourself that you hate your life to fulfill this verse. The key is that you cannot give up and let the things of this world become your focus. You have to be "Kingdom minded" and realize that this life is only a temporary stage which God has allowed you to live so you can be a part of His plan. If you choose to be a part of His plan, then keep at it. Don't give up if you fall down, but call upon the Lord, go to your Christian friends for counsel. Most importantly, pick that Bible back up and soak it in. If you are not praying and reading your Bible you cannot know God's will.
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