The Power of Biblical Meditation
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I seem to have an awful lot of scripture tantalizing my brain this morning so, I'm just going to post it here.
Job 8:13
Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless.
Psalm 49:20
A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
Upon looking at this verse, I wonder if that one word in particular could have many meanings. After all, we do consider things that are not material to be riches at times.
Job 8:13
Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless.
Psalm 49:20
A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
Upon looking at this verse, I wonder if that one word in particular could have many meanings. After all, we do consider things that are not material to be riches at times.
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8 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence.
9 Who knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish."
10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.
Jonah 3
9 Who knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish."
10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.
Jonah 3
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I was talking with a friend last evening and we were discussing the subject of temptation. I thought this would be good to add here.
Defending Against Temptation
James 4:7-8
Temptation never completely goes away. The intensity and form of what tempts us may change with time and spiritual maturity. But as long as we’re in these earthly bodies, we will never be entirely free of it. That’s why we must learn to build a defense against its pull.
The first step to defeating temptation is trusting that the Lord is in control. Believe that He will limit temptation to what you can handle through His strength. Before a tempting thought even enters our head, be determined to resist with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Second, we need to be proactive. We need to identify weaknesses—those areas of our life where we are easily persuaded to sin. Likewise, it is helpful to recognize the conditions under which we are more prone to give in. Satan prefers to attack when believers are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired (H.A.L.T.).When facing temptation, we usually have little time to decide on our response. Once we are already feeling stress, the path between fantasizing and doing is particularly short.
The third step is training our mind to focus on the big picture rather than the immediate pleasure. The following four questions can help us make wise choices: Is this a violation of God’s Word? What are the consequences? Am I prepared to pay that price? Is there a right way to meet this desire?
We can’t be totally free from temptation, but we can defend against it. Begin now. Make yourself mentally and emotionally ready for the next time you’re tempted. Preparation helps build a barrier of protection around your mind and heart.
Charles Stanley
I know the devil toys with me when I am hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. These are our weakest points and this is when it is the easiest for the devil to knock us down and hold us to the ground. In recognizing this, it has helped me tremendously.
Defending Against Temptation
James 4:7-8
Temptation never completely goes away. The intensity and form of what tempts us may change with time and spiritual maturity. But as long as we’re in these earthly bodies, we will never be entirely free of it. That’s why we must learn to build a defense against its pull.
The first step to defeating temptation is trusting that the Lord is in control. Believe that He will limit temptation to what you can handle through His strength. Before a tempting thought even enters our head, be determined to resist with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Second, we need to be proactive. We need to identify weaknesses—those areas of our life where we are easily persuaded to sin. Likewise, it is helpful to recognize the conditions under which we are more prone to give in. Satan prefers to attack when believers are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired (H.A.L.T.).When facing temptation, we usually have little time to decide on our response. Once we are already feeling stress, the path between fantasizing and doing is particularly short.
The third step is training our mind to focus on the big picture rather than the immediate pleasure. The following four questions can help us make wise choices: Is this a violation of God’s Word? What are the consequences? Am I prepared to pay that price? Is there a right way to meet this desire?
We can’t be totally free from temptation, but we can defend against it. Begin now. Make yourself mentally and emotionally ready for the next time you’re tempted. Preparation helps build a barrier of protection around your mind and heart.
Charles Stanley
I know the devil toys with me when I am hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. These are our weakest points and this is when it is the easiest for the devil to knock us down and hold us to the ground. In recognizing this, it has helped me tremendously.
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Morning (through eyes glued shut). Too early to discuss scripture properly. Will join that discussion when I'm actually awake.
However I will post how God is granting me the 'desires of my heart' yet again. There are a couple of kiddies authors I adored as a kid (beautiful pen & ink or charcoal illustrations) but they've been out of print forever & I've never been able to buy them. Well, a friend found copies on the net & I'm getting a couple for my birthday! I am so blessed.
However I will post how God is granting me the 'desires of my heart' yet again. There are a couple of kiddies authors I adored as a kid (beautiful pen & ink or charcoal illustrations) but they've been out of print forever & I've never been able to buy them. Well, a friend found copies on the net & I'm getting a couple for my birthday! I am so blessed.
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I discovered that game site only costs $34.99 for a 1 yr. membership so I went ahead and signed up. *LOL* It was good to hear "Welcome to Bingo hon!" *Grin* I haven't been there in like forever. I'm trying to earn a bingo badge. I don't think I'll make it. This is the last day for it. *L*
I have a guy coming to check my furnace tomorrow morning. I hope he shows up this time. It's going to be 36 on Wed. so I won't have a choice but to fire that baby up.
I have another long work day ahead. I pray the Lord will bless you all in all that you do today. *Hugs4All*
In Christ's Love
I have a guy coming to check my furnace tomorrow morning. I hope he shows up this time. It's going to be 36 on Wed. so I won't have a choice but to fire that baby up.
I have another long work day ahead. I pray the Lord will bless you all in all that you do today. *Hugs4All*
In Christ's Love
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Can I add one?
S for Sick.
When I'm sick or have a headache, it's easier for me to suscumb to temptations to be depressive, sad, irritable, lazy, etc.
Like today, I am a little sick with tiredness, headache, dizziness, like I'm starting to come down with something, and because of that the guards I normally have on my feelings and my mouth are down and I almost picked a fight with Joe, who drove all the way up to visit me.
So for me, it would be HALTS.
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There we go! I like that one (SHALT). 
I'm with you WalkIn. I do the same thing when I'm sick.
I'm with you WalkIn. I do the same thing when I'm sick.
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I have heat! Praise the Lord! The service man FINALLY got here. It was a cold night last night. But, I shall not freeze tonight. *Doing a little happy dance* I have to leave for work soon. This is starting to catch up with me. I now have bags under my eyes. I feel like I could doze off standing up today. Have good day and may God bless it tremendously! Later!
The service man FINALLY got here. It was a cold night last night. But, I shall not freeze tonight. *Doing a little happy dance* I have to leave for work soon. This is starting to catch up with me. I now have bags under my eyes. I feel like I could doze off standing up today. Have good day and may God bless it tremendously! Later!
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I have heat! Praise the Lord!
Life is cold up there in the arctic circle, eh?
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