"Be STILL! ! !"

We live in a time and society where everything is 'fast-paced'. We are driven to meet deadlines, talk fast, think fast, move fast, all directed to the need for 'speed'. People tend to dislike quietness, stillness. Teens seriously find it hard to deal with. In church, people have a tendancy to scramble to do something to cover up that quiet spot. In general and to be honest, it is sometimes very very difficult to just "be still". Psalms 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God...". Here are 3 things that tell us we desperately need a major "SLOW DOWN:
1 Movement - We can have too much movement in our lives, far too many activities that distract our time, attention, even our devotion to the Lord. Should there be ANY movement in our lives, only let it be in purpose.
2 Management - Too many people or outside influences managing our business, our household, our finances, who's managing our children???
3 Monuments - Monuments are man-made; made by OUR hands (not God's). Built up, set up high for all to see. We begin to worship what 'we've' erected. Misplaced and Misdirected worship. God is highly and widely known for 'bringing down every 'high place'.
Let's remember to slow down, all the way way down. We can hear God more, get better clarity, better directions and understanding. Even teach our children that it's ok, it's alright and it's healthy, to learn to just sometimes, shhhhhhh, "Be STILL".

The LORD Keeps Me; Keeps Us ALL

Many times reflecting our achievements, accomplishments, and even our intellect, we tend to think WE are responsible for and thereby sustain the very core of our being. But according to Psalms 121:5, David zeroes in on a simple yet colossal principle that actually governs our day to day lives. He states that, "the LORD is my (our) keeper". It is the LORD who keeps 'us' ALIVE. As much as we'd like to believe, we cannot even 'keep' ourselves. It is God who keeps our minds operating, our bodies in good health, our children when they are separated from us, our homes in tact. It is God himself who keeps our entire nation from being overthrown or attacked from unseen enemies. Of a truth, it IS the LORD, who keeps us. He that keepeth us neither 'slumbers nor sleeps'. To be honest, I'm glad and thankful that it is the LORD who keeps us. For we, in all our human-ness, cannot 'keep' ourselves.

It's IMPERATIVE!

I cannot stress enough to believers everywhere, an ongoing 'factoid' focusing on our overall health and well-being. GETTING in the Word opens dimensions of our understanding how to walk in purpose, pleasing unto God. SPEAKING the Word shapes the world and atmosphere around us. PRAYING the Word keeps our prayers effective and in line with God's will. WARRING with the Word gives us dominion over the wiles, attacks, and victory in warfare against a cunning adversary.
Being the WINNERS we are, and MORE than Conqerors, it is absolutely imperative that we stay on top of our game. Apply these four points in your everyday life. Experience the abundant life already afforded to YOU!
Go ahead. . .Walk It Out today! !

AVOID THIS

One thing commonly known to "avoid" on your way to destiny is a spirit of "COMPARISONS". Staying focused on what God has told or given YOU to do costs your time, effort, and concentration daily! Looking to the left or right of you can cause great loss in these three areas. Momentum and morale both begin to decline, and to sum it all, you eventually lose focus of your vision. Remember, no vision, where is purpose???
So continue the race, your walk in Christ, confidently, in all totality, being ALL God has called you to be. Steer clear of "COMPARISONS".