The Christian's
Declaration Of Independence
I am free from failure for
"I can do all things through
Christ which strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13
I am free from want for
"my God shall supply all my
need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus"
Philippians 4:19
I am free from fear for
"God hath not given us the spirit of fear,
but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
II Timothy 1:7
I am free from doubt for
"God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith."
Romans 12:3
I am free from weakness,
"the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 27:1
I am free from the power of Satan
"because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
I John 4:4
I am free from defeat
"Now thanks be unto God,which always causeth us to triumph in Christ."
II Corinthians 2:14
I am free from ignorance,
"for Christ Jesus is made unto me wisdom from God."
I Corinthians 1:30
I am free from sin
"for the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth me from all sin."
I John 1:7
I am free from worry
"for I am to cast my cares upon Him."
1 Peter 5:7
I am free from bondage
"for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
II Corinthians 3:17
I am free from condemnation,
"for there is therefore now no condemnation to them
which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Romans 8:1
~ My Heavenly Father Wrote This ~
Just for Me and You
Thanks to the
The Prodigal Son
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Why God Made Friends
God made the world a heart full of love,
Then He looked down from heaven above,
And saw that we all need a helping hand,
Someone to share with, who'll understand.
He made special people to see us through,
The glad times and the sad times too.
A person on whom we can always depend,
Someone we can call a friend.
God made friends so we'll carry a part,
Of His perfect love in all our hearts.
By: Jill Wolf
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Insight from Mother Teresa
"Do small things with great love."
Her Business Card
The fruit of silence is
PRAYER.
The fruit of prayer is
FAITH.
The fruit of faith is
LOVE.
The fruit of love is
SERVICE.
The fruit of service is
PEACE.
"It is not how much we do,
but how much love we put in the doing.
It is not how much we give,
but how much love we put in the giving."
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"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all."
(2 Corinthians 13:14)
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I OBJECT
There is a scriptural answer to all my objections!* "It is impossible."
All things are possible. (Luke 18:27)* "I'm too tired."
I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28-30)* "Nobody really loves me."
I love you. (John 3:16 & John 13:34)* "I can't go on."
My grace is sufficient. (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)* "I can't figure things out."
I will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6)* "I can't do it."
You can do all things. (Philippians 4:13)* "I'm not able."
I am able. (II Corinthians 9:8)* "It's not worth it."
It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28)* "I can't forgive myself."
I forgive you. (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)* "I can't manage."
I will supply all your needs. (Philippians 4:19)* "I'm afraid."
I have not given you a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7)* "I'm always worried and frustrated."
Cast all your cares on Me. (I Peter 5:7)* "I don't have enough faith."
I've given everyone a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3)* "I'm not smart enough."
I give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30)* "I feel all alone."
I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
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Peace Prayer of
Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow charity;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is error, the truth;
Where there is doubt, the faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light; and
Where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled, as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying to ourselves
that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
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I want to know
Exactly how to Pray.
I need some Words
Which ones are right?
Please tell me what to Say.
I've Bowed my Head
I have Knelt down,
But ... should I be Upright?
I've Closed my eyes,
I've Raised my hands,
Or ... should I Fold them tight?
Do I stand up?
Should I sit down?
Dear Lord ... what do You like?
Are Lights turned On
Or are they Off?
Maybe ... Candle Light?
Wear my Glasses?
Take them off?
Be at my desk or table?
Should I Whisper?
Speak out loud?
Do I quote the Bible?
What do You think
About the Time?
Do You prefer the Dawn?
Should I Pray Fast,
Or keep it Slow?
Better Short ... or Long?
I'm New at this
What are the Rules?
I want to do it Right.
How do I know
You'll even hear
That I am in Your sight?
And while I sat there quietly,
Waiting for some sign,
I Heard a Gentle Voice Say
"Oh, dearest Child of Mine ...
Do you think I really care
About the Time of day,
Or whether you are Standing up,
Or Kneeling when you Pray?"
"I don't care about your Posture,
Or about the Place you choose;
Just open up your Soul to me,
I have no other rules.
Tell Me what is in Your Heart,
And tell me what you Seek;
Tell me of your Sorrows,
And of those things that made you weak."
"Speak to me in Private
About what concerns you most;
I know about your Good Deeds ...
You have no need to boast.
My Child, You don't need Lessons,
Just Talk to Me each day;
Tell Me Anything you want, dear child,
Anyone can PRAY."
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I'm Drinking From My Saucer
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I've never made a fortune,
(probably too late now)
but I don't worry 'bout that,
for I'm happy anyhow.
As I go along life's way,
reaping better than I sowed,
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'cause my cup has overflowed.
I haven't got much riches,
(sometimes the going's tough),
But with loving ones around me,
that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his blessings
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'cause my cup has overflowed.
In those times when things went wrong,
and faith wore somewhat thin,
suddenly the storm clouds broke,
and sun peeped through again.
So Lord, help me not to gripe
about tough rows that I've hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'cause my cup has overflowed.
God gives me strength and courage,
so, if my path gets rough,
I seek no other blessings:
I know I'm blessed enough.
May I not be too busy,
to help you bear your load;
for I drink from my saucer,
'cause my cup has overflowed.
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