In his book "Life On The Edge" Dr.
James Dobson (Focus On The Family) lists 38 principles we can all apply in our lives.
I won't list them all here but instead will just list a few for you to think about.
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
" (Matt.
6: 33) This is the fundamental principle of life on which all others rest.
Over commitment and time pressure are the greatest destroyers of marriages and families.
It takes time to develop any friendship...
whether with a loved one or with God Himself.
God is like a father to us, His children.
He loves us more than we can understand, but He also expects us to be obedient to His will.
And He has said: "The wages of sin is death.
" (Rom.
6: 23).
It is still true.
This is the way to be successful in life: Treat every person as you want to be treated; look for ways to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those around you.
Suppress your desire to be selfish and to seek unfair advantage over others.
Try to turn every encounter with another person into a new or stronger friendship.
Then, when this confidence in people is combined with hard work, your future success is assured.
As a general rule, don't risk what you can't afford to lose.
If you/re going through difficult times today, hold steady.
It will change soon.
If you are experiencing smooth sailing and easy times now, brace yourself.
It will change soon.
The only thing you can be certain of is change.
The first five minutes of everything are very important, especially to: A new friendship, a pastor's sermon, a family during the early-morning hours, a dad who has just come home from work, a television program, a salesman's presentation, a visit to a doctor.
Those first few moments of any human activity set the stage for everything that follows.
If we begin our task properly, we will probably be successful over the long haul.
Therefore, spend more time preparing for the first five minutes than any comparable period of time.
"With God, even when nothing is happening...
something is happening.
" I hope the above (from Dr.
Dobson) helps you in the days ahead.
There are lots more words of wisdom in your Bible.
God wants you to know His Word, so read your Bible soon and try, one day at a time to - do whatever it takes.
James Dobson (Focus On The Family) lists 38 principles we can all apply in our lives.
I won't list them all here but instead will just list a few for you to think about.
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
" (Matt.
6: 33) This is the fundamental principle of life on which all others rest.
Over commitment and time pressure are the greatest destroyers of marriages and families.
It takes time to develop any friendship...
whether with a loved one or with God Himself.
God is like a father to us, His children.
He loves us more than we can understand, but He also expects us to be obedient to His will.
And He has said: "The wages of sin is death.
" (Rom.
6: 23).
It is still true.
This is the way to be successful in life: Treat every person as you want to be treated; look for ways to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those around you.
Suppress your desire to be selfish and to seek unfair advantage over others.
Try to turn every encounter with another person into a new or stronger friendship.
Then, when this confidence in people is combined with hard work, your future success is assured.
As a general rule, don't risk what you can't afford to lose.
If you/re going through difficult times today, hold steady.
It will change soon.
If you are experiencing smooth sailing and easy times now, brace yourself.
It will change soon.
The only thing you can be certain of is change.
The first five minutes of everything are very important, especially to: A new friendship, a pastor's sermon, a family during the early-morning hours, a dad who has just come home from work, a television program, a salesman's presentation, a visit to a doctor.
Those first few moments of any human activity set the stage for everything that follows.
If we begin our task properly, we will probably be successful over the long haul.
Therefore, spend more time preparing for the first five minutes than any comparable period of time.
"With God, even when nothing is happening...
something is happening.
" I hope the above (from Dr.
Dobson) helps you in the days ahead.
There are lots more words of wisdom in your Bible.
God wants you to know His Word, so read your Bible soon and try, one day at a time to - do whatever it takes.