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Words Fitly Spoken
Proverbs 25:11a: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Standing at the end of an aisle in a local department store I commented how beautiful the silver music box was as a stranger gently placed it back on the shelf. A conversation ignited as I quickly discovered her husband had recently been severely burned and had not been expected to live.
As a believer the past few weeks had been extremely difficult; however, in the midst of the struggle she had witnessed many answered prayers. Her husband not only lived defying all the doctor’s predictions but was slowly progressing! The overwhelming circumstance was still fresh on her heart and after accepting my offer to pray we bowed before the Lord. Tearfully expressing her gratitude she began sharing how I had ‘made her day’ and how she felt it was no accident God allowed our paths to cross.
Just as this precious lady carried a hidden burden I couldn’t help but wonder how many other hurting women carry similar burdens. Each long for prayerful words that seek God on their behalf, words that can help heal emotional wounds, words that can transform an outlook on one’s day, etc. The Bible teaches words fitly spoken are like apples of gold displayed in pictures of silver. Gold & silver are some of the strongest metals in the world; therefore, words fitly spoken can be powerful enough to change the course of one’s life.
How many times do we pass hurting people throughout our day? Do we purposely focus on them? Jesus always welcomed interruptions with sensitivity knowing exactly what to say and how to say it. Wisdom & discernment were His tools.
We need to ask God to sensitize our hearts to hidden burdens & heartaches of others. Words fitly spoken speak to hearts and I promise someone is ready to listen.
Prayer for the Day
Dear Jesus, please allow my words to be your words. Teach me to listen and speak with sensitivity so when words are needed they will be fitly spoken.
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CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS ...
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns .. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget! don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups. An extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut)!!! This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15 Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus.'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all. (Don't take everyone else so seriously either).
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it most)
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you ARE NOT the general manager of the universe!
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
(Romans 8:31)