Learn 2 walk with others !

Bottom line : u hav 2b clear in yr objectives n secure in yr own identity 2 succeed - n keep on succeeding.

But if u wan 2b blessed n live in d ocean - learn 2 work wth others !
If u wan 2 succeed, learn 2 work wth others.

u'll nid ppl 2help u fulfil God's purpose 4yr life n get u 2 where u nid 2go
next.

Bottom line : open up, reach out, sharpen ur ppl skills !

Overcoming ur PAST

We spend far 2 much time crying ovr spilt milk. Rather than giving attention 2d most important assigment we hav every mrng - our choice of an attitude - we waste our time n energy on things dat cannot be changed.
U cannot change death of a loved one. U cannot change d fact dat one day u spouse cheated on u. The PAST is OVER. Look 4ward.Press on!
God says "The plans I hav 4 u....are .....good" (Jer 29:11) Dat means the BEST is yet TO BE !

Read Ur Bible

Sometimes u hav 2 stay wth a particular Scripture until u extract d honey!

God may teach u 2love others by putting u in d midst of unlovely people.

U may hav 2 learn patience while experiencing irritations n learn peace in d

midst of chaos. U r then discovering how 2hav joy even in times of sorrow n

testing.

The real test is:"how wil applying dis Scripture 2 my situation help me become

more like JESUS?"

P-R-A-Y

Think of the acrostic P-R-A-Y :

P - Praise the Lord

R - Repent of ur sins! its nt enuf 2tell God abt ur sins.He alrdy noes them.

U must ask Him 2 help u turn away from them. Dis is true repentance.

A - Ask 2 urself and others! ur prayers invite God in2 d situation n ur faith

activates His power to change it!

Y - Yield urself 2 God's will

The Spirit of CALEB

Caleb wsnt in2 "safe living".He had a different spirit.He wasnt a "go wth d flow n expect d status quo" guy.

think abt dis : if a caterpillar refuses 2get in2 its cocoon it'll nvr transform n wil be 4ever relegated 2 crawling on d ground, even though it had d potential 2 fly

Once a poet said : "if u think u r beaten,u r.if u think u dare nt,u dont.if u'd like 2 win but u think u cant,it's almost certain u wont.Life's battles dont always go 2 d stronger or faster man, but sooner or later d man who wins, is d man who blivs he can." The Spirit of CALEB is the "CAN DO" spirit! Hav u got it?

The Importance of Relationships

Solid relationships keep us grounded and accountable.
For instance : how does he/she behave 2ward u in difficult times?

The solid relationships in ur life r those who r =

slow to suspect,but quick to trust.
slow to condemn, but quick to justify.
slow to offend, but quick to defend.
slow to expose,but quick to sheild.
slow to reprimand, but quick to forbear.
slow to belittle, but quick to appreciate.
slow to demand, but quick to give.
slow to provoke, but quick to help.
slow to resent, but quick TO FORGIVE.

Key 2 a Stronger Marriage

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of ur mouths, but only wat is helpful - Ephesians 4:29NIV

Couples dat retain mutual respect n undrstanding...stay 2gather." Solomon said,"Reckless words pierce like a sword...d tongue of d wise brings healing"- Proverbs 12:18 NIV

Marriage is a special relationship created by God.U're "no longer two but one" - Matthew 19:6NIV,so when conflicts arise:

a) attack d problem not each other

b) stay calm n your partner's more likely to take u seriously

c) choose d best time 2 address d issues

d) consider your partner's viewpoint

e) remember,there'll be times when u'll hav 2 compromise

f) choose yr words carefully

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of yr mouths,but only wat is helpful for building others up!

Encourage one another, forgive one another,pray for each other,spur one another on towards love and good deeds,carry each other's burdens,give preference to one another

and that about sums it up!

Bible S T U D Y

Dr Paul Lyttle once compared personal Bible study 2 eating peanuts :

"Once u start doing it, u're hooked!

Wen u discover how gud Bible study 'tastes' u'll find urself going bac 4 more n more. Yes, personal Bible study can b habit forming"

Great truths don't lie on d surface; we hav 2 dig for them

Bottom line? "Continue in.....the Holy Scriptures, which are able 2 make

us WISE."

The story's told of a man who came 2 pick his wife up after church: "Is d sermon over?"he asked. A turned-on-member replied,"No,it has just begun. Now d rest is up 2us!"