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“Do you wish to rise. Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds. Lay first the foundation of humility.” ~ Saint Augustine
Welcome to Qatar Flickrworld!
Regardless of our religion I would like to share the e-mail I have received today from a good friend showing her perspective in life as follows:
Choosing to Become Like Our God
by Ms. Irine Escobar
and I quote:
Hello Guys
Peace be with you all, in our Lords name.
Allow me to add some thoughts about our meditation today because it answers some questions we often ask ourselves but never get to find the right answer.
Someone asked: Why is it that our God allows evil to have a say in this world? Why is it that we often have people beside us or within our community or neighbor or officemate or just someone that tends to ruin our seemingly beautiful day??
ANSWER: GOD is building our character. As the meditation says: our God is more interested in who we are and who we’ll become. Is it a test? In a way, yes. A test for us to know how strong and capable we are. Remember that when you accepted God as your Savior, the His Spirit has dwelt in you. And because of this, the fruit of the Spirit will flow out of your character. Not in an instant, but gradually as you become closer to our Lord, we become more like Him.
In Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
This is the outcome of having the Holy Spirit within us. So, let us always be reminded that once we proclaimed our God as our Savior and Lord, we have the Spirit within us. This helps us develop our character according to what God wants us to be.
Don’t allow the enemy to win by succumbing to the temptation of getting back at him. That enemy is laughing his heart out if you do. Don’t allow the enemy to take away the joy you have in our Lord and our Saviour’s joy in you. Don’t allow the evil things of this world rob the joy that God have in us.
And if still you’re finding it hard to “control” yourself…then always meditate on:
Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable (to that person)- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think of such things.
Just think about it. If you think positively it will also flow out of you positively. Think of the positive things that person has in his/her character and all the bad things about that person or situation will disappear, replaced by the love our God has for us. If our God can erase our sins and decided not to make records of it all, who are we then not to forgive? Who are we then to think ill of your brother/sister?
So be on guard of your reactions, feelings, etc. It may be hard, yes, that is why we must immerse ourselves daily, every minute of our lives, with the Word of God. For we can do all things through God who strengthens us.
Believe that He who is in you is greater than he who is in this world. Let us choose to become more like our Saviour.
Glory to God!!!
“Do you wish to rise. Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds. Lay first the foundation of humility.” ~ Saint Augustine
Welcome to Qatar Flickrworld!
Regardless of our religion I would like to share the e-mail I have received today from a good friend showing her perspective in life as follows:
Choosing to Become Like Our God
by Ms. Irine Escobar
and I quote:
Hello Guys
Peace be with you all, in our Lords name.
Allow me to add some thoughts about our meditation today because it answers some questions we often ask ourselves but never get to find the right answer.
Someone asked: Why is it that our God allows evil to have a say in this world? Why is it that we often have people beside us or within our community or neighbor or officemate or just someone that tends to ruin our seemingly beautiful day??
ANSWER: GOD is building our character. As the meditation says: our God is more interested in who we are and who we’ll become. Is it a test? In a way, yes. A test for us to know how strong and capable we are. Remember that when you accepted God as your Savior, the His Spirit has dwelt in you. And because of this, the fruit of the Spirit will flow out of your character. Not in an instant, but gradually as you become closer to our Lord, we become more like Him.
In Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
This is the outcome of having the Holy Spirit within us. So, let us always be reminded that once we proclaimed our God as our Savior and Lord, we have the Spirit within us. This helps us develop our character according to what God wants us to be.
Don’t allow the enemy to win by succumbing to the temptation of getting back at him. That enemy is laughing his heart out if you do. Don’t allow the enemy to take away the joy you have in our Lord and our Saviour’s joy in you. Don’t allow the evil things of this world rob the joy that God have in us.
And if still you’re finding it hard to “control” yourself…then always meditate on:
Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable (to that person)- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think of such things.
Just think about it. If you think positively it will also flow out of you positively. Think of the positive things that person has in his/her character and all the bad things about that person or situation will disappear, replaced by the love our God has for us. If our God can erase our sins and decided not to make records of it all, who are we then not to forgive? Who are we then to think ill of your brother/sister?
So be on guard of your reactions, feelings, etc. It may be hard, yes, that is why we must immerse ourselves daily, every minute of our lives, with the Word of God. For we can do all things through God who strengthens us.
Believe that He who is in you is greater than he who is in this world. Let us choose to become more like our Saviour.
Glory to God!!!