"The lions may roar and growl, yet the teeth of the great lions are broken." - Job 4:१०
In the advertising business we often say that "perception is reality"
for the person who views our advertising message. It does not matter
whether the audience believes the message to be true, only that they
perceive it to be true. Their actions will be the same whether they
believe it or only perceive it.
The enemy of our souls is very good at this game. He may bring on us what we perceive to be true when it is a lie. It may appear that
there is no way around a situation. He may bring great fear on us. When
we buy into his lie, we believe only what we have chosen to perceive to
be true. It usually has no basis of truth. Such was the case when Peter
looked on the waters during a night boat journey with the other
disciples. At first glance, he and the disciples screamed with fear,
thinking that what they saw was a ghost. It was actually Jesus.
Satan's name means "accuser." He travels to and fro to accuse the brethren. He brings an impressive front to all he does, yet behind
that front is a weak, toothless lion with a destination that has
already been prepared in the great abyss. He knows his destination, but
he wants to bring as many with him as possible; so he often has a big
roar, but little bite.
The next time some event comes into your life that creates fear and trembling, first determine the source. Look past the emotions and
evaluate the situation in light of God's Word. Perception is not always
reality.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Humility in Relationships by Pastor John Mark
"All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another,
because, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" - 1 Peter 5:5
I'll never forget the first time I discovered what a feeling was. It
was in my early forties. "Surely not!" you may be thinking. Yes, it is
true. Since then, I have discovered many men still live in this
condition. It took an older mentor to help me understand the difference
between information and a feeling. Wives are frustrated because their
husbands share information, but not their feelings. They want to know
what is going on inside their man. The fact is, most men have not been
taught to identify feelings, much less how to share them. It is
something that men must learn to do because it is not a natural trait.
If they do share their feelings, society often portrays them as weak.
No man willingly wants to be portrayed as weak.
In order to become an effective friend and leader, one must learn to be vulnerable with others and develop an ability to share
feelings. It is a vital step to becoming a real person with whom others
can connect emotionally. This is not easy to do if your parents did not
teach you to share your emotional life with others. Emotional
vulnerability is especially hard for men. Author Dr. Larry Crabb
states,
Men who as boys felt neglected by their dads often remain distant from their own children. The sins of fathers are
passed on to children, often through the dynamic of self-protection. It
hurts to be neglected, and it creates questions about our value to
others. So to avoid feeling the sting of further rejection, we refuse
to give that part of ourselves we fear might once again be received
with indifference. When our approach to life revolves around
discipline, commitment, and knowledge [which the Greek influence
teaches us] but runs from feeling the hurt of unmet longings that come
from a lack of deeper relationships, then our efforts to love will be
marked more by required action than by liberating passion. We will be
known as reliable, but not involved. Honest friends will report that
they enjoy being with us, but have trouble feeling close. Even our best
friends (including spouses) will feel guarded around us, a little tense
and vaguely distant. It's not uncommon for Christian leaders to have no
real friends. [Larry Crabb, Inside Out (Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Navpress, n.d.), 98-99.]
If this describes you, why not begin on a new journey of opening up
your life to others in a way that others can see who you really are? It
might be scary at first, but as you grow in this area, you will find
new freedom in your life. Then, others will more readily connect with
you.
because, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" - 1 Peter 5:5
I'll never forget the first time I discovered what a feeling was. It
was in my early forties. "Surely not!" you may be thinking. Yes, it is
true. Since then, I have discovered many men still live in this
condition. It took an older mentor to help me understand the difference
between information and a feeling. Wives are frustrated because their
husbands share information, but not their feelings. They want to know
what is going on inside their man. The fact is, most men have not been
taught to identify feelings, much less how to share them. It is
something that men must learn to do because it is not a natural trait.
If they do share their feelings, society often portrays them as weak.
No man willingly wants to be portrayed as weak.
In order to become an effective friend and leader, one must learn to be vulnerable with others and develop an ability to share
feelings. It is a vital step to becoming a real person with whom others
can connect emotionally. This is not easy to do if your parents did not
teach you to share your emotional life with others. Emotional
vulnerability is especially hard for men. Author Dr. Larry Crabb
states,
Men who as boys felt neglected by their dads often remain distant from their own children. The sins of fathers are
passed on to children, often through the dynamic of self-protection. It
hurts to be neglected, and it creates questions about our value to
others. So to avoid feeling the sting of further rejection, we refuse
to give that part of ourselves we fear might once again be received
with indifference. When our approach to life revolves around
discipline, commitment, and knowledge [which the Greek influence
teaches us] but runs from feeling the hurt of unmet longings that come
from a lack of deeper relationships, then our efforts to love will be
marked more by required action than by liberating passion. We will be
known as reliable, but not involved. Honest friends will report that
they enjoy being with us, but have trouble feeling close. Even our best
friends (including spouses) will feel guarded around us, a little tense
and vaguely distant. It's not uncommon for Christian leaders to have no
real friends. [Larry Crabb, Inside Out (Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Navpress, n.d.), 98-99.]
If this describes you, why not begin on a new journey of opening up
your life to others in a way that others can see who you really are? It
might be scary at first, but as you grow in this area, you will find
new freedom in your life. Then, others will more readily connect with
you.
Humility in Relationships by Pastor John Mark
"All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another,
because, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" - 1 Peter 5:5
I'll never forget the first time I discovered what a feeling was. It
was in my early forties. "Surely not!" you may be thinking. Yes, it is
true. Since then, I have discovered many men still live in this
condition. It took an older mentor to help me understand the difference
between information and a feeling. Wives are frustrated because their
husbands share information, but not their feelings. They want to know
what is going on inside their man. The fact is, most men have not been
taught to identify feelings, much less how to share them. It is
something that men must learn to do because it is not a natural trait.
If they do share their feelings, society often portrays them as weak.
No man willingly wants to be portrayed as weak.
In order to become an effective friend and leader, one must learn to be vulnerable with others and develop an ability to share
feelings. It is a vital step to becoming a real person with whom others
can connect emotionally. This is not easy to do if your parents did not
teach you to share your emotional life with others. Emotional
vulnerability is especially hard for men. Author Dr. Larry Crabb
states,
Men who as boys felt neglected by their dads often remain distant from their own children. The sins of fathers are
passed on to children, often through the dynamic of self-protection. It
hurts to be neglected, and it creates questions about our value to
others. So to avoid feeling the sting of further rejection, we refuse
to give that part of ourselves we fear might once again be received
with indifference. When our approach to life revolves around
discipline, commitment, and knowledge [which the Greek influence
teaches us] but runs from feeling the hurt of unmet longings that come
from a lack of deeper relationships, then our efforts to love will be
marked more by required action than by liberating passion. We will be
known as reliable, but not involved. Honest friends will report that
they enjoy being with us, but have trouble feeling close. Even our best
friends (including spouses) will feel guarded around us, a little tense
and vaguely distant. It's not uncommon for Christian leaders to have no
real friends. [Larry Crabb, Inside Out (Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Navpress, n.d.), 98-99.]
If this describes you, why not begin on a new journey of opening up
your life to others in a way that others can see who you really are? It
might be scary at first, but as you grow in this area, you will find
new freedom in your life. Then, others will more readily connect with
you.
because, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" - 1 Peter 5:5
I'll never forget the first time I discovered what a feeling was. It
was in my early forties. "Surely not!" you may be thinking. Yes, it is
true. Since then, I have discovered many men still live in this
condition. It took an older mentor to help me understand the difference
between information and a feeling. Wives are frustrated because their
husbands share information, but not their feelings. They want to know
what is going on inside their man. The fact is, most men have not been
taught to identify feelings, much less how to share them. It is
something that men must learn to do because it is not a natural trait.
If they do share their feelings, society often portrays them as weak.
No man willingly wants to be portrayed as weak.
In order to become an effective friend and leader, one must learn to be vulnerable with others and develop an ability to share
feelings. It is a vital step to becoming a real person with whom others
can connect emotionally. This is not easy to do if your parents did not
teach you to share your emotional life with others. Emotional
vulnerability is especially hard for men. Author Dr. Larry Crabb
states,
Men who as boys felt neglected by their dads often remain distant from their own children. The sins of fathers are
passed on to children, often through the dynamic of self-protection. It
hurts to be neglected, and it creates questions about our value to
others. So to avoid feeling the sting of further rejection, we refuse
to give that part of ourselves we fear might once again be received
with indifference. When our approach to life revolves around
discipline, commitment, and knowledge [which the Greek influence
teaches us] but runs from feeling the hurt of unmet longings that come
from a lack of deeper relationships, then our efforts to love will be
marked more by required action than by liberating passion. We will be
known as reliable, but not involved. Honest friends will report that
they enjoy being with us, but have trouble feeling close. Even our best
friends (including spouses) will feel guarded around us, a little tense
and vaguely distant. It's not uncommon for Christian leaders to have no
real friends. [Larry Crabb, Inside Out (Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Navpress, n.d.), 98-99.]
If this describes you, why not begin on a new journey of opening up
your life to others in a way that others can see who you really are? It
might be scary at first, but as you grow in this area, you will find
new freedom in your life. Then, others will more readily connect with
you.
Thought Conditioners
Thought Conditioner No. 1
The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27
Thought Conditioner No. 2
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
Thought Conditioner No. 3
Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
Thought Conditioner No. 4
Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Thought Conditioner No. 5
What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24
Thought Conditioner No. 6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Thought Conditioner No. 7
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10
Thought Conditioner No. 8
Confess your faults, one for another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16
Thought Conditioner No. 9
If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
Thought Conditioner No. 10
The kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21
Thought Conditioner No. 11
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 11 Timothy 1:7
Thought Conditioner No. 12
Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Psalm 73:24
Thought Conditioner No. 13
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13
Thought Conditioner No. 14
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Thought Conditioner No. 15
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. Proverbs 16:20
Thought Conditioner No. 16
Incline your ear, and come unto Me: hear, and your soul shall live. Isaiah 55:3
Thought Conditioner No. 17
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Ephesians 3:20
Thought Conditioner No. 18
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7
Thought Conditioner No. 19
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11
Thought Conditioner No. 20
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. Psalm 62:5
Thought Conditioner No. 21
Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
Thought Conditioner No. 22
Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Thought Conditioner No. 23
But as many as received Him, to them gave He power. John 1:12
Thought Conditioner No. 24
The thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. Job 3:25
Thought Conditioner No. 25
This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
Thought Conditioner No. 26
In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, Romans 8:37-39
Thought Conditioner No. 27
If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. John 7:37
Thought Conditioner No. 28
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. Matthew 5:44
Thought Conditioner No. 29
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Thought Conditioner No. 30
In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts 17:28
Thought Conditioner No. 31
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. II Corinthians 5:17
Thought Conditioner No. 32
Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:23
Thought Conditioner No. 33
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Thought Conditioner No. 34
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. I Corinthians 2:9
Thought Conditioner No. 35
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22
Thought Conditioner No. 36
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee. Isaiah 26:3
Thought Conditioner No. 37
This is the refreshing. Isaiah 28:12
Thought Conditioner No. 38
I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
Thought Conditioner No. 39
When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any. Mark 11:25
Thought Conditioner No. 40
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:16-17
Norman Vincent Peale: 40 Thought Conditioner Verses
The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27
Thought Conditioner No. 2
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
Thought Conditioner No. 3
Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
Thought Conditioner No. 4
Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Thought Conditioner No. 5
What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24
Thought Conditioner No. 6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Thought Conditioner No. 7
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10
Thought Conditioner No. 8
Confess your faults, one for another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16
Thought Conditioner No. 9
If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
Thought Conditioner No. 10
The kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21
Thought Conditioner No. 11
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 11 Timothy 1:7
Thought Conditioner No. 12
Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Psalm 73:24
Thought Conditioner No. 13
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13
Thought Conditioner No. 14
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Thought Conditioner No. 15
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. Proverbs 16:20
Thought Conditioner No. 16
Incline your ear, and come unto Me: hear, and your soul shall live. Isaiah 55:3
Thought Conditioner No. 17
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Ephesians 3:20
Thought Conditioner No. 18
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7
Thought Conditioner No. 19
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11
Thought Conditioner No. 20
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. Psalm 62:5
Thought Conditioner No. 21
Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
Thought Conditioner No. 22
Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Thought Conditioner No. 23
But as many as received Him, to them gave He power. John 1:12
Thought Conditioner No. 24
The thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. Job 3:25
Thought Conditioner No. 25
This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
Thought Conditioner No. 26
In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, Romans 8:37-39
Thought Conditioner No. 27
If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. John 7:37
Thought Conditioner No. 28
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. Matthew 5:44
Thought Conditioner No. 29
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Thought Conditioner No. 30
In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts 17:28
Thought Conditioner No. 31
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. II Corinthians 5:17
Thought Conditioner No. 32
Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:23
Thought Conditioner No. 33
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Thought Conditioner No. 34
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. I Corinthians 2:9
Thought Conditioner No. 35
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22
Thought Conditioner No. 36
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee. Isaiah 26:3
Thought Conditioner No. 37
This is the refreshing. Isaiah 28:12
Thought Conditioner No. 38
I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
Thought Conditioner No. 39
When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any. Mark 11:25
Thought Conditioner No. 40
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:16-17
Norman Vincent Peale: 40 Thought Conditioner Verses
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