Anger | What is God's Promise?

Thursday, March 7, 2013

When you think of anger, what do you associate it with? Right up front I want to say there are different types of anger. There is the kind where things in your every day life sets something off inside you that you can't control. Then, there is the anger that we feel when someone has done us wrong.

For instance, you may feel anger when the same person at work calls off sick constantly leaving you to work late or come in on your days off. So much anger may build up inside you that you want to give them a taste of their own medicine.

Have you been there?

Anger - What's God's Promise?

When you are constantly having people in your life cause you trouble, or you're being bullied, or your co-worker is so mean and vindictive that you just want to accidentally spill your hot cup of coffee in their lap, you need to turn to God and His Word.

In Romans 12:19-21 KJV, we find these verses...

19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

The bible plainly tells us that we are not suppose to take matters into our own hands, no matter how badly we want to see someone wearing our cup of coffee.

Instead, we are to leave matters such as this to Him.

So, what are we suppose to do with people who cause our anger levels to soar because they are mean, or are a bully, or any number of other un-Christ-like ways?

After turning the situation over to God, we are to be kind. In verse 20, God tells us that if our enemy is hungry we should feed him and if our enemy is thirsty we are to give them something to drink.

You've heard the old saying, 'Kill'em with kindness'.

This old saying works perfectly here.

It can be extremely difficult to turn the whole thing over to God. After all, we want things done right now! Thankfully, God doesn't work hastily. Instead, He waits until just the right moment to show someone the wrong they have done.

Often, we may never witness what God does to take care of the situations we want Him to take over. But, whatever the amount of time, we can be sure that God can and He will do what he promises even if it does take years for the perfect moment.

Trust in God and His promise to take care of the things that anger us when someone is doing us wrong. Remember He says..

19 ...for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

 

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Bible Verses About Worry | Why Worry?

Thursday, January 17, 2013

There isn't a day that goes by that you don't worry about something, is there? Did you know that the bible says not to worry?

(See bible verses about worry below.)

Worrying means you don't trust God. I know, it can be hard to give your worries to God and then leave them there. Sometimes we pray and tell God we are giving our troubles to him, but the next day we wake up with the same worry all over again.

Why?

Our human nature is to worry and it can be nearly impossible to not worry about something we are worried about, am I right?

God says we are to give all our cares to him and He will take care of us. So, why can't we do it?

Bible Verses About Worry

Psalm 55:22 KJV
22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee:

1 Peter 5:7 KJV
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Visit our website, Christian Magazine Today, to read more bible verses about worry.

Why Worry?

If God wanted us to worry, he wouldn't have so many bible verses about worry in the bible. For example, he devoted most of one chapter to this very subject.

In Matthew 6, he lets us know that he made the birds and they don't worry where their next meal will come from. He made the flowers, and yet they don't worry. So, why worry?

God also made us. 

He flat out tells us in Matthew 6:34 (KJV), 

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

We are not to worry about tomorrow, because it will take care of itself. How? When we trust in Him, he will provide. Giving all your cares to Him is something you will have to work at. Each time you are worried about something, pray and do your best to give it to Him. When you find that worry creeping back up, pray and give it back to Him. He knows we are not strong enough to take care of things ourselves. That is why He is willing to take it from us. 

Praise the Lord we don't have to do it on our own!

Read more bible verses about worry here.

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Broke with No Money on the Way and It's Christmas

Thursday, November 8, 2012

What happens when you hear one of your friends is broke with no money on the way and it's Christmas?

Just today, I found out that a friend of mine and my sister's is broke and has five kids and a couple of grand kids. My heart went out to them, but that isn't going to help them, now is it?

So, what do you do when you are faced with this situation?

First off, I wanted to hand her some money, but figured she would turn it down. It probably would have made things worse.

Throughout the evening, she just kept popping into my head. I went to my bedroom, where it was quiet, and turned off the lights. Then, I prayed. While I prayed, dozens of thoughts went through my mind as to how I could help.

Some of the thoughts consisted of rushing out first thing in the morning and buying some essentials like toothpaste, shampoo, bread, cheese, milk, laundry detergent, soap, deodorant, juice, and so on, but how would I have gotten these to her without her knowing it was from me?

I continued to pray. I just wanted God to say, "Hey you down there praying, this is what you are to do."

As I write this, God hasn't said that yet. But, the thought did pop into my head - gift certificate or gift card, whatever I can get.

Was this God telling me to do this or just my wanting so desperately to help?

Sometimes I think God may nudge us in a direction and see where we take it from there. I suppose that's good, if we don't mess up. But then again, messing up helps us to learn and lean on him even more.

This is the verse I keep coming back to:

Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Trust God. He will never steer you wrong.

Please pray for this family. God knows who they are.

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Isaac: Genesis 24

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Did you know that Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah?
Did you know that Isaac & Rebekah had not seen each other, yet she agreed to marry him?
Did you know that Sarah, Isaac's mother, died before seeing her son wed?
Did you know it was Abraham's (Isaac's father) most trusted servant who was sent to find a wife for Isaac?
Did you know it was God who chose Rebekah for Isaac?

and the last did you know...

Did you know that Isaac & Rebekah had twin boys?

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Pray without ceasing... 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

Friday, July 29, 2011

Many people believe you must stop, find a quiet place, get down on your knees, and bow your head before you can pray. Not true.

This verse states that we should 'pray without ceasing'. When you are driving down the road, talk to God aloud or in your thoughts. This can be done no matter where you are such as: out for a run or walk, in the shower, watching your kids at soccer, at your work desk, fixing dinner, cutting hair, doing nails, grocery shopping, and so on.

Throughout your day, keep God in your thoughts at all times and speak with Him. He is always there. It is us that tend to wander away from Him.

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Words of Wisdom

Thursday, June 30, 2011

My mother's step sister made her a pillow a few years back that says.....

Don't tell God how big your storm is...
        Tell the storm how big your God is.

These are words of wisdom we should all remember when storms arise in our lives. And they will arise.

In each passing storm that pops up in your life, remember God is so much bigger than it is. Leave all your cares with Him.

1 Peter 5:7 KJV
   Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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Salvation is the Road Leading to Heaven

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Bible states plainly, For WHOSOEVER SHALL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED. Romans 10:13 KJV.

Eternal life awaits those who are saved.

Salvation is the renewing of the spirit. It is a rescue from sin and from death. Without salvation and being cleansed of all sin Heaven cannot be entered into. Salvation cleanses one of all sin. Sin is human nature but, through Jesus Christ all sins are washed away.

The Birth of Jesus Christ is the First Christmas Story

Most everyone has heard the Christmas story. Long ago, Jesus came to earth as a baby being born in a stable. He was surrounded by the animals that lived in the stable. He did not have a warm blanket or a soft bed. Mary, his mother, wrapped Jesus in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger. Sounds like an extraordinary beginning doesn't it?

Did you know swaddling clothes were actually torn cloth that was used to wipe the animals and a manger was what the animals food was dumped into for them to eat. Imagine the horrible smell of the animals that surrounded this wonderful blessing from above. Why would Jesus choose to leave a perfect Heaven and come to a sinful earth? Simple. For human salvation.

With the exception of a few passages not much is told of Jesus as a child. Not until Jesus was thirty years old did the Bible begin to record his ministry. Jesus traveled from town to town teaching and healing for three years then, made his way to an upper room where the Last Supper took place. Here Jesus foretold of one disciple's betrayal. Judas, one of the twelve disciples, sold Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Such a small price for Jesus' life.

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

 
It wasn't a surprise to Jesus when the Roman soldiers came to take him away. He knew his crucifixion was at hand. From the beginning of time, a sacrifice had to be given for forgiveness of sin. Now, Jesus would become the last sacrifice. Hanging on the cross he took all sin upon himself, paying the price for all the sin in the world then and now. Yes, he died. But, thank the Lord the story did not end there.

Jesus' body was taken down, wrapped in white linen and placed inside a tomb. A rock was rolled over the opening of the tomb. Three days later when the women come to pour spices on his body, they found something amazing had occurred. The stone had been rolled away and his body wasn't there. Although Jesus in his resurrected body stayed on earth for forty days, he did ascend to Heaven where he now abides until he comes again to rapture those who are saved from this sinful world.

Salvation Leads Straight to Heaven

 

Getting to Heaven cannot be done by good works alone as many think. Actually, it is much simpler than that.

The Bible says in Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.

By believing on Jesus Christ, asking forgiveness of sin, and asking him to come live in your heart thou shalt be saved.

In the Bible Jesus says in John 3:16

For God so loved the world,

that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish

but have eternal life.

By believing on the Lord Jesus Christ and asking for salvation and forgiveness of sin he will give eternal life in Heaven with him and those saved who have gone on before us. Living a life with Jesus will be a rewarding and adventurous one.
Source: King James Bible

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