Tuesday, 2 June May 2015
WORD OF HOPE FOR TODAY by Ptr. Rolly Custodio
STOP CONTROLLING EVERYTHING (PART-1)
“He shall direct your paths.”
Pr 3:6 NKJV
Today’s Insight
Without self-control we end up hurting ourselves. But when we become overly controlling of ourselves or others, it’s an indication that we’re not trusting God enough. In the final analysis God alone determines our outcomes. So: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (vv. 5-6 NKJV).
If you find yourself trying to control every detail and aspect of your life, try using these strategies for developing the right mindset:
(1) Understand that you are not an independent, self-sufficient being. “We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture” (Ps 100:3). Sheep cannot take care of themselves; they need the shepherd to feed them, lead them, and protect them. Getting the idea?
(2) When the unexpected happens, practice responding calmly. God is never taken by surprise. What seems like a crisis is often an opportunity for Him to demonstrate His love and care for you.
(3) Focus on the internal and leave the external to God. Once you settle within yourself that you cannot control most external happenings but only your internal response to them, you’ll be able to stop stressing out over the uncontrollable and the inevitable.
Application
Take a deep breath to slow the flow of adrenaline, send up a silent prayer, then turn the problem over to God. Realize that His plans for your life have not been derailed. “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed” (Ps 139:16 NLT). Stop trying to control everything.
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today. Lord thank you for sealing me your Holy Spirit during the time when I surrender my life to you, you promise in Ephesians 1:13 that the Holy Spirit sealed us and we are now adopted as your children (John 1:12). Thank you Lord for this wonderful promises and I believe by faith in your Word that this is the real truth. Lord from this moment on I will not hear and listen to the wisdom of this world rather I will listen to your Wisdom or Word from the Bible that we may live worthy of our calling for your glory In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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