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Learn To Forget

 

   5-6-08
I think everyone’s had bad experiences they would like to forget. It’s not an uncommon thing for people to be haunted by an event of their past and struggle moving forward without the feelings of shame or regret. Paul the Apostle said; “this one thing I do, forgetting those things that are behind me.” The power to forget is within our realm of ability but it will take some work on our part. Forget by definition means; To treat with thoughtless inattention; To banish from one's thoughts: To disregard on purpose.

1. Make a heartfelt conscience decision to forget.

2. Start thinking about what you are thinking about.

3. Stop thinking about what you are trying to forget.

4. Faith is more powerful than feelings.

5. Refuse to allow the feelings of shame or embarrassment to control

you, by waging a verbal war against those feelings.

6. Say; I refuse to allow my past experiences and feelings to control the

way I feel, think and perform, my future is bright, filled with God’s

goodness and blessing for me.

I hope this will assist you on your road to recovery and healing of

your heart towards your past.
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Posted by James Miller at 5/6/2008 9:21 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Faith
2-26-08
Faith; what an important part of the life of the believer! The bible says numerous times that the just shall live by faith. Simply meaning those who are born again are expected to live a life that reflects their faith in Jesus Christ. Paul in writing to the church at Rome stated that “faith comes by hearing the word of God”. One important element that must not be overlooked or never forgotten is our relationship with God. Meaning this “ we cannot replace relationship with information”. If we look at faith as being trust or confidence in God, we can say our faith will never rise above our depth of relationship. I think it is possible for Christians to have the information about God but do not know him. If that’s the case then it becomes extremely difficult to trust someone you don’t know. Our deepest level of trust comes from a personal relationship with God Almighty. We are able to cultivate a relationship with God through His word which reveals His character. We must remember not to neglect His word or our relationship with Him.

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Posted by James Miller at 2/26/2008 3:15 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The Power Of God

2-22-08
The power of God is resident within the believer. However it’s obstructed or released by what we believe to be true concerning it’s availability. Paul prayed for the Ephesians that they would have a breakthrough in their understanding in relation to God’s power and the believer. In his epistle to the Romans he stated; that the power of God for salvation was readily available for those who believe. Not just a random believing but what was believed in relation to the gospel of Christ. Our believing must be rooted in this good news message of what Jesus did for man. He has redeemed us from sin and made the power of God available. Without power we are obviously powerless, unable to overcome the issues that we encounter in life. The power of God is available to make man free from the things that bind and imprison. Although this is true, without faith to access and release it in our lives and that of others we will remain victims of our ignorance. We must not forget that faith comes by hearing and understanding the word of God. God Bless You in your endeavors of spiritual growth.

 
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Posted by James Miller at 2/22/2008 4:30 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Medicine and Doctors

2-11-08
What about medicine, should a Christian take medicine or go to the doctor or just believe God?  Believing God is a must for all Christians. It should not be, do I take medicine or believe God? If I take medicine I should not dismiss faith, but use faith while I take medicine and believe God for quick recovery. We should not replace God with medicine and doctors, but use them to assist us in maintaining our health while we are growing in faith. Everyone must operate where they are in their faith and not where someone else may be. Learning to believe God and follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit is a must for all believers. This is impossibility apart from the word of God being a relative part of our lives. Paul said faith comes by hearing the word of God, which conveys the idea of no word no faith. Don’t starve your faith by staying inactive where the word is concerned. Starve your dependency where medicine is concerned by growing in faith. Don’t condemn yourself or others over the need for medical assistance. Let’s all grow together and walk in another level of faith.  Do you have a testimony you would like to share of how believing God has worked for you? It would be a blessing to others who are facing health issues. 
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Posted by James Miller at 2/11/2008 4:12 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Finding our Place
2-01-08
God has set every member in the body as it has pleased Him. God is the one who decides where we fit in the body, it’s our responsibility to find out where and then follow His lead. To accomplish this most important task we must be willing to be lead by the witness of the Holy Spirit. Say to God how important it is to you that His will be fulfilled and not your own, show me where I am to go. This must be a strong desire and major priority to avoid being trapped by well meaning people. Relationships come with influence and because of this it’s possible to over ride the leading of the Lord, blinded by familiarity that comes with relationships. God has an ordained place for everyone, where we can flow, grow and fulfill His plan for our lives.

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Posted by James Miller at 2/1/2008 11:55 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
New Years Resolutions

1-08-08

The new year will stir the hearts of many to make life changing resolutions, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Some stay away from making resolutions because of not keeping the previous commitments, while others think it’s just a waste of time. Regardless of what people think or do there’s a powerful truth connected to making a resolved heart decision.
   Without making a decision to change or deal with a particular issue in our life, more than likely we will continue to live on and do the same things. The book of James says a double minded man is unstable in all his ways and is unable to receive anything from the Lord. This describes someone who is indecisive and unable or unwilling to make a decision. This person is inhibiting God from getting involved with him. He cannot receive anything from the Lord because there’s no decision made. God needs us to make a decision of faith to attack or subdue areas of our life that has been out of control. He will help and assist us with the proper wisdom, grace and people to get us through the time of change. Go ahead and make some new year resolutions and watch God help you improve your life as you continue to walk with Him.

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Posted by James Miller at 1/8/2008 4:25 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Season Of Love

12-11-07
What a wonderful time of the year! The Christmas season brings families together in giving, fellowshipping and the sharing of love. This is an event that reminds us of the greatest expression of love, which we find in John 3:16. God’s love for man goes beyond human limitations and expectation toppling any religious attempt to contact God and gives Himself for us. Jesus said there’s no greater love than that expressed by the laying down of ones life for his friends. Jesus laid down His own life that we may experience the love of God that passes mere knowledge, perceivable by personal experience. A season of love that’s to be valued and cherished by all. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

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Posted by James Miller at 12/11/2007 4:00 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Troubled Not

11-30-07
Jesus said let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid. This for many may seem to be an impossible task with all the things they have to deal with on a daily basis. Well life does have a way of challenging the tranquil condition we strive to maintain in our heart. As Jesus said “let not” leaves us with how are we to do this? In short it’s what we believe to be true in our hearts and what we entertain in our thoughts that bring peace or turmoil. You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. {Isaiah 26:3} A peaceful heart is priceless but it comes with the price of a diligent effort. May Gods richest blessings be yours through the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Posted by James Miller at 11/30/2007 11:08 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Thankful

11-19-07
Being thankful is an attitude of the heart, which the bible teaches is an important part of a believers life. We are to give thanks in all things, not for all things, because God is not responsible for everything we experience in life. Giving thanks to God in all things will help us keep a right attitude while we go through life challenges. Lets cultivate an attitude of thanksgiving, by being mindful of God’s presence and realizing He’s for us and not out to destroy us. He’s not taunting playing games or treating us like puppets. He’s interested in our well being.

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Posted by James Miller at 11/19/2007 10:59 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Physical Prosperity

11-06-07
Prosperity is designed to cover the whole of mans life, spiritual, physical, financial, social and mental. Physical prosperity is the well being and health of the body, God is interested in our bodies being healthy. Physical sickness and diseases are the result of the fall of man as sin and the curse entered into the earth realm. Through mans fall the human race has been plagued with dreadful and fatal diseases. Although we are faced with such heath issues, help is available beyond the medical field. Thank God for the advancement of medical technology but it’s not supposed to replace God. Healing was a normal part of Jesus earthly ministry, He never turned anyone away that came to be healed. The same is true today, Jesus the same yesterday today and forever. I’m very much aware of this being somewhat of a touchy and controversial subject but the bible is still clear concerning this issue. I determined a long time ago not to blame God or develop my own doctrinal belief because of my experiences. I decided a long time ago that He’s not the problem, if I don’t receive manifestation of healing it’s me that’s missing it not Him. One of the trouble spots I encountered was the perception I had developed concerning sickness. As a child I had discovered that when I was sick I got special attention, which I used to my own advantage. I did not know how that strategy would work against me in the future. As I developed this way of thinking my heart was being conditioned to accommodate sickness. When symptoms appeared I yielded instead of resisting them and fell victim to a variety of sicknesses. This type of mentality also spilled over into the area of accidents, I was somewhat accident prone. Because I was expecting the worst and became vulnerable to circumstances that produced trouble. After I gave my life to Jesus I had to do something with my thought life. I’ve had to recondition my heart with the word of God and become resistant to the onset of sickness. I believe that by the stripes of Jesus we were healed and if we were then I am. I have not arrived but I am pressing toward a more prosperous life.

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Posted by James Miller at 11/6/2007 3:00 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
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