A Taste of the Spirit

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[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

يسلم ايديكي عالمتابعة ألون

شكرا كتير لمرورك ابو السيم...

[Butterfly]

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thank you so much my dear ALEEN
may our LORD bless your good heart

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

thank you so much my dear ALEEN

may our LORD bless your good heart

You are welcome dear, God be with you and bless you too...

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

7-10-2009

Committing Acts of Kindness

Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 NLT

Kindness is a unique from of giving. It makes a big difference to both the giver and the receiver. Before you know it, your view of the world, your neighborhood, or your church begins to change and you see everyone as being more like you, rather than different from you. You realize that what the world needs is a little more kindness.
Rude, crude, mean and nasty have all been out there for some time at our expense. Isn't it time to combat them with big doses of kindness whenever you have the chance? Be part of the change you'd like to see in the world by committing random acts of kindness. It will make you feel good.

A Taste of Kindness
Lord, it's not hard to understand why kindness is indeed a fruit of the Spirit. You have brought incredible kindness to those You love and we're grateful for that. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

8-10-2009

Just Shine!

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but they all come from the same Spirit. There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 CEV

You probably have a pretty good idea by now of what your own special gifts are. The kind of insights and talents you offer to others are important and part of what attracts people to you. Your goal is to have expressed every talent God gave you by the time you return to Him.
If you don't know what your gifts are, then it's time to explore your passions, dreams and insights into life. You may identify talents you're not even aware of yet. Maybe you are a good speaker or tap dancer, but you won't know if you don't get out there and try.
Today shine and discover the gifts God gave you and enrich the lives of others by simply being you.

A Taste of Joy
Lord, I do experience great joy when I get to share my talents with my friends and family. I love doing the things You created me to do. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

9-10-2009

See You Neighbor

"Love your neighbor as yourself."
Matthew 19:19
Do you ever feel slightly invisible? Do you wonder if anyone really knows who you are or how you actually feel about things? Isn't it strange that we often live in a neighborhood for years and scarcely know the people who live around us? We remain invisible to each other.
Your challenge today is to "see your neighbor." See if you can bring someone into the light of your life and your understanding and maybe let them see you in return. Find out the name of your mail carrier, or the paper boy. Practice making yourself and your neighbors more visible.
If you gently and sincerely practice getting to know those around you, you have greater opportunity to share your love and your joy in Jesus.

A Taste of Gentleness
Lord, it's not always easy to put myself out there to get to know people better, but I know how loneliness feels and I ask You to help me to be better at reaching out to others. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

10-10-2009

The Power of Kindness

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them.
Proverbs 3:27 NLT
Many of us assume that others, especially those who are wealthy or intelligent or in leadership positions, have power that we don't have. But are those seats of power really as strong as they appear to us?
The Talmud says, "There are ten strong things. Iron is strong, but fire melts it. Fire is strong, but water quenches it. Water is strong, but the clouds evaporate it. Clouds are strong, but wind drives them away. Man is strong, but fears cast him down. Fear is strong, but sleep overcomes it. Sleep is strong, yet death is stronger. But loving kindness survives death."
Perhaps the most powerful person you know is the neighbor who welcomes everyone to her table or the woman who loves with her whole heart.
Rekindle your own power today. The more you give away, the more you have.
A Taste of Kindness
Lord, help me understand what real power is in the world and pursue that power which is from the spirit of love. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

11-10-2009

Quiet Desperation

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens.
James 1:17

Henry David Thoreau said, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." Somehow that thought pales in comparison to the lives we were meant to love. Jesus promised us in John 10:10 that He came to give us life in abundance. What is the difference between having a life of quiet desperation and a life of abundance?
Some of the differences may simply lie in the attitude we bring to our circumstances. Desperation is about worry and the feeling that we have to close the door on possibility.
Since you're the child of a Kind, God wants to lavish you with love and all good things. He has lot of gifts to give you and if you don't feel that you're receiving them, it may be that you need to sit a little closer to His throne.
A Taste of Faithfulness
Lord, thank You for the good things in my life. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

12-10-2009

Doing What comes Naturally

It seems to be a fact of life that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.
Romans 7:21 NTL

It helps to list the things we want to accomplish because this will help us to get our work done. Sometimes though, we discover things on the list that we really don't want to do. When that happens, we're apt to procrastinate, or worse yet, just ignore the job completely. How can we prevent procrastination?
Start with an action. It gets things rolling and keeps you motivated to get the job done. The most significant action is simply to pray and align your activities with God right away so you'll be more likely to get them done. It also gives you the opportunity to invite God to be with you and to receive the blessings He brings when your work is done.
Pray every day and you'll find that more of your plans will succeed.

A Taste of Peace
Lord, help me to take the time to talk with You about what's on my list for the day. Bless my work in Your name. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

13-10-2009

Practicing Your Faith

Teach us to use wisely all the time we have.
Psalm 90:12 CEV
Each of us has learned certain practices to help us grow in our faith and become stronger and more fulfilled. St. Augustine's list is helpful even today.
- Order your soul – give priority to prayer and meditation.
- Reduce your wants – learn to be ******* with what you have.
- Live in charity – share what you have with those in need.
- Associate in Christian community – spend time with fellow Christians.
- Obey the laws – understand that we are all subject to the laws of our community and country.
- Trust in Providence – trust, believe, and honor the God of your heart.
When you put these things into practice, you'll renew and ******* your faith every day.

A Taste of Faithfulness
Lord, help me to practice my faith in ways that will strengthen and renew my spirit. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

14-10-2009

Sometimes You Win!

"If you love your life, you will lose it. If you give it up in this world, you will be fiven eternal life."
John 12:25 CEV

The ******ue presents life as a winning and losing proposition. As a believer, you've already surrendered your life to Christ and are a winner.
Let's look at a few traits of a winner. Winners:
- Are part of the answer; they don't add to the problem.
- Find solutions; they don't find excuses.
- get things done themselves.
- Say "yes" first.
- Make the difficult possible; they don't make the possible difficult.
- Start every task by surrendering it to God.
It's your day ti win! Embace the ways that God would do things. You'll come out ahead.

A Taste of Faithfulness
Lord, help me be a winner today, according to Your grand and mercy. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

15-10-2009

Check the Guidebook!

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Job 33:4 NLT
Do you ever wish you had been born with some kind of repair manual and guidebook? Then you would know what to do when things get out of control in your life and where to go next.
Well, in a way, you were born with your own manual. The manual might not have your name engraved on the cover, but I believe your name is actually in the book. We call the manual the ******ures and we look to them for help on practically every issue we encounter.
You've probably thoroughly embraced your manual by now by now, or maybe you think that you've been here long enough not to need it anymore.
The truth is, you can't be around long enough to really absorb all the details. You may still have a thing or two to learn. Check the Guidebook today!

A Taste of Faithfulness
Lord, I read my Bible, but I don't always give it enough time or turn to it when I have concerns. Remind me that You've already provided some wonderful direction for my life in those pages. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

16-10-2009

Over and Over Again

Everything that happens has happened before, and all that will be has already been – God does everything over and over again.
Ecclesiastes 3:15 CEV

Philosophers, theologians and scientists have been trying to explain the meaning of life for centuries. As humans we want life to have meaning.
King Solomon asked God for the gift of wisdom and God gave it to him with joy. After observing the world for some time, Solomon came to the conclusion that we should enjoy eating, dringking and working as a gift from God. If we please Him, He will give us wisdom, understanding and happiness (Eccles. 2:24 – 26)
Remember to enjoy making breakfast, listening to the birds, hugging your children and sharing moments with a friend. Rejoice in knowing we can do it over and over again!

A Taste of Gentleness
Lord, let me always draw more meaning from life in Your Presence. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

17-10-2009

Chasing the Wind

It's better to enjoy what we have than always to want something else, because that makes no more sense than chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:9 CEV

Let's step outside and try to catch the wind. What shall we catch it in? what about a net or a plastic bag? Right, to catch the wind will be very difficult. Are there places in your life where you are chasing the wind?
It's good to go after new things and to keep grwoing. Sometimes though, we get caught in our own net trying to chase dreams that we haven't turned over to God.
Today, before you go running about, stop and check the Guidebook, then check with the Guide Himself and ask Him to help you to find the joy in all you have before you chase the wind and go after something else.

A Taste of Patience
Lord, remind me to be thankful for all that I have at this very moment, and to look to You for help in all that is still mine to explore. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

18-10-2009

Worth Remembering

"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light."
Mathew 6:22
Sometimes it's good to start the day by simply thinking of a few worthwhile things. Here are a few worthwhile things. Here are a few to get you started. Your:
· Kindness brings power.
· Wisdom brings peace.
· Heart brings love.
· Work brings joy.
· Perseverance brings patience.
· Helping hand brings gentleness.
· Prayer life brings self-control.
· Daily Bible reading brings goodness.
· Desire to please God brings faithfulness.
Your day is blessed by the fruit of the Spirit and your life is in God's hand. Let your head, your heart, and your eyes be full of light.

A Taste of Joy
Lord, thank You for brining real joy into my life through the gifts of Your ever-present Spirit. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

19-10-2009

Worth Forgetting

Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 NLT

It is important to remember things that motivate you to grow and to become strong. Think about the following:
· Self-criticism – a little goes a long way.
· Worry – hand it over to God instead.
· Embarrassment – everybody has done some-thing to blush about.
· Pride – it has never served you well.
· Gossip – a little goes a lot further than you expect.
· Anger – misdirected anger will not serve you well.
· Doubt – a little of this will totally mislead you.
· Procrastination – will never let you get things cleared up.
· Revenge – let God take care of things.
Most of these are not things you do anyway, but sometimes it's helpful to look at the things you can simply let go.

A Taste of Self- control
Lord, help me to let go of those things that only cause further pain and unhappiness in my life. Let me surrender all those things to You today. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

20-10-2009
Standing in the Light!
The One who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was going to come into the world.
John 1:9 NLT

Albert Schweitzer once said, "You r life is something opaque, not transparent, as long as you look at it in an ordinary human way. But if you hold it up against the light of God's goodness, it shines and turns transparent, radiant and bright. And then you ask yourself in amazement. Is this really my own life I see before me?"
Try holding your life closer to the light of God's goodness. See if you radiate mire joy as you recognize all He has done to give you peace and pleasure. You are His incredible light in the world and He wants you to stand in utter delight in every way possible. Shine for Him today!

A Taste of Joy
Lord, I am so grateful for Your constant beam of light that brings such joy to my life. Never let me get too far from Your utter brilliance! Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

21-10-2009

Everlasting Shine!

Many people say, "Who will show us better times?"
Let the smile of Your face shine on us, LORD.
You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.
Psalm 4:6-7 NLT

If you're seeking better times and greater joy in your life, then there's only one place to get the kind of shine that simply won't fade or go out of vogue or lose its luster. In fact, this is the Light of lights and you're already basking in it.
Imagine today that you have the radiating smile of God's face shining down on you. That incredible love is focused on you. It gives you greater joy than all the jewels at Tiffany's. You've got the best and the brightest and it feels good.
If you've stepped back into the shadows today, then it's time to come back out into the light and give God the glory. You're set to sparkle!

A Taste of Joy
Lord, there is nothing more wonderful than sharing in Your light. Thanks for giving me so many good things. Amen

[aleen]

رد: A Taste of the Spirit

22-10-2009

Light Show

"Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven".
Mathew 5:16 CEV

As a child of God, you have light to share and others in need of it. You maybe a candle, the floodlight, the flashlight, something that shines directly on those around you. You may also simply hold up the mirror of grace and with genuine kindness and goodness, share the light of your faith with others.
The point is that you don't have to be an evangelist or a church leader to be a beacon to those in need. You just have to be willing to let your light shine so that others will know the Source of your joy and inspiration.
Today, see if you can be a candle of inspiration, a beam of joy, a twinkle of blessing to someone around you. It can make a big difference.

A Taste of Goodness
Lord, help me to radiate Your light in positive, warm and loving ways to those I spend time with today. Amen