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Welcome to my blog: I intend to share heartfelt writing about anything that comes to mind. |
 Pick a Biblical holiday to write about. Do you have a favorite? I believe the only holidays that are physically mentioned in the Bible are the Jewish holidays. There are around 6 or 7 if I remember right. I think the one that intrigues my interest the most is the Jubilee celebrations. I kind of wish we would celebrate the year of Jubilee every 7 years and make it a practice to forgive each other's debt. I think all of the Biblical Holidays are interesting to study and to read about. |
How can we know God is listening to our prayers? I like to keep a prayer journal and a praise journal. Both of these help me to keep track of what God is doing in my life. I know he hears my prayers because he answers them. Jesus said that his sheep knows his voice in John 10:27-28. Then in Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus says God will tell those who are not his to depart from him and that he never knew them. I am very convinced that it is all about a relationship with the Father. Sometimes, I can hear the still small voice of the spirit talking to me. Other times, I hear his word and answers in the Bible. I hear his answers in the circumstances in my life and in the lives of others. I hear his voice and learn lessons he is teaching me through experience. |
Are you irritated easily? What do you do when you are feeling irritated? It honestly depends on my mood or if I have missed a dose of my antidepressant. I have a depression disorder. I also have issues with anxiety. Now this does not give me an excuse to act out. However, it does help me to understand why I react the way I do sometimes. Some days, I get on my own nerves. LOL I can't be perfect all the time. Ha-ha. Yes! I try to do what's right, but I am far from perfect. I still sin willfully and accidentally. Anyway, back to irritation. It is very hard to fight your emotions when you are irritated. I just have to take a few deep breaths at time and start over. Or I have to remind myself why that is not the legacy I want to leave. I pray. Sometimes, I force myself to praise God even when I don't feel like it. It reminds me who is in charge and changes my focus from me to him. Be angry and sin not and don't let the sun go down on your wrath is a Bible verse that is also in the back of my mind. (Ephesians 4:26) |
Let's talk about holding grudges. Do you hold grudges? I try not to hold grudges. In my opinion, holding a grudge is unforgiveness. Besides, it takes away your joy and peace. It just really isn't worth it. |
Let's write about contentment. Are you content with what you have or are you always trying to get more? I would like to think I am content for the most part. I think contentment is learned. Paul said he had learned contentment too. Philippians 4:11-12 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I find it interesting that it is after these verses that he says he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. (Philippians 4:13) |
What kind of core values do you believe Christ had? It would make sense to think Jesus would share the same core values as the Holy Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 [a]gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. I also like to think complete allegiance and obedience to God the Father is also among his core values. |
Do I stop and give a dollar or two to a person with a sign on a corner? Why or why not? I dp not always do that. Here in Okc, people are required to get a permit to panhandle. There are some people who do it that are just too lazy to get a job. Now if I have food or something I can give them in my hand, then I will. However, I don't just usually hand them money. If a neighbor comes to my door and asks for something to eat or drink, I will give it to them. Sometimes, you just have to listen to your intuition. |
what are your core values? I even struggle with this one sometimes. Here is the list I came up with. Honesty Kindness Integrity Humility Self control Hard work Creativity Can you think of any more to describe me? Feedback is good to know sometimes. |
Do you think you are a good example for others to follow? I try to be a good example. I know I definitely slip up at times. Overall, I like myself. I couldn’t always say that. There are parts of me that I don’t like to let out like my temper. Sometimes it scares even me. |
What are your thoughts about patience? Patience is a very broad subject. There are many things that can be said about it. Patience helps us wait on things well. It is obtained by going through tough times and having our faith tried. In my case, being around pets and kids and working with customers gave me a lot of and I am sure I lost a lot of it too. Life requires patience. The Bible has a lot to say about it too. Just look up patience in a concordance, and take a look at that list of scriptures. |
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