Stay aligned and anchored in Christ. Trust Him.
"A long time friend wrote, 'I took time to read through several of my old prayer journals that were written in 12-13 years ago. So many things I have prayed for have been taken care of by God.....(listing several specifics)'"?
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
Do the actions of others often test your patience, "tick you off," "drive you nuts"? When I allow the actions and attitude of others to disrupt portions of my life, I quickly realize that this usually originates from selfish thoughts, instead of the indwelling Holy Spirit. This greatly affects the Leader Servant's ability to serve, and lead.
This lacks condoning intentional sin in others or me, rather how I perceive shortcomings which affects how I relate to others. Additionally, these affect my attitude which affects my physical, emotional and spiritual health. The domino effect continues as these affect how I perform, my view and approach to serving God in serving others.
Our patience, understanding, forgiveness and love of others reveal our relationship with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. This includes the degree to which we grasp the depravity of others and us (Romans 3:23), resulting in our and their emotional, physical and spiritual shortcomings.
In our pursuit of living and serving in Christ's image, we rebuke actions and love people. Christ clearly articulates the necessity and correlation of giving and receiving forgiveness, including in speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well. (Matthew 6:14; John 4:7-38).
"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."
"For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive
others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions" (Matthew 6:12,14-15 (NASB95)).
Consider everyone who has and does express patience, understanding, forgiveness and love toward you; pass this generosity to others. Even if you believe no one has extended this benefit to you, remember that God does (John 3:16). Follow His example. Forgiving others is a fruit, a result, of our relationship with Jesus Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit. When we walk with God, we forgive others as He forgives us.
Forgiving others and receiving God's forgiveness through Christ's death and resurrection greatly affects our attitude revealed through our eyes, face, words, tonality and treatment of others. This greatly affects our effectiveness with associates in our organizations and MarketPlace.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ through understanding, loving and forgiving others!
Rick
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
A young man came to Socrates one day and said, in substance: "Mr. Socrates, I have come 1,500 miles to gain wisdom and learning. I want learning, so I come to you."
Socrates said, "Come, follow me." He led the way down to the seashore. They waded out into the water until they were up to their waists, and then Socrates seized his companion and forced his head under the water. In spite of his struggles, Socrates held him under.
Finally, when most of his resistance was gone Socrates laid him out on the shore and returned to the marketplace. When the visitor had regained his strength, he returned to Socrates to learn the reason for this behavior.
Socrates said to him, "When you were under the water, what was the one thing you wanted more than anything else?"
"I wanted air."
Then Socrates said, "When you want knowledge and understanding as badly as you wanted air, you won't have to ask anyone to give it to you."
"Hope is empty, unless Joy follows. Joy always follows authentic Hope. A persons Joy reflects their placement of Hope." ~ Charles M. Gibbs
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Hope and Joy in Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
Faith, Hope and Love founded in Christ Jesus heals all wounds (Isaiah 53:5; Luke 3:16; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 13:13).
The Leader Servant leads and assists the wounded—spiritually, emotionally—to a new or deeper relationship with Christ for healing. Many have also received immense physical healing; however, our bodies will eventually die.
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
"God, show me the Dreams you have for me." ~ Charles M. Gibbs
As an eight year old, God provided five Dreams for me as I stood by the old windmill tower between our two story white farm home and the red barn virtually straight west. I failed to recognize these dreams as God-given at the time of their reception. However, the evidence only strengthens, illuminates and deepens with time and a perpetually increasing relationship with God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Four of the five dreams have materialized, while the fifth nears achievement. These five core dreams serve as the hub and ignition of additional sub-dreams and peripheral dreams. God's dreams create an internal fire of desire, causing you to do whatever is necessary to attain the dream. God's dreams ALWAYS correlate with scripture, and benefit others as well as you.
His dreams for you fail to indicate in any way indicate that life becomes easy.
Rather pursuing God's dreams for our lives, seeking His will for our lives, thus obeying Him to the best of our ability enables us to live with internal peace despite the outward circumstances. Moreover, pursuing His dreams for your life opens opportunities and resources previous unseen or unavailable to you. People and opportunity suddenly appear or appear in new perspectives.
As I pursue the fifth dream revealed to me as an eight year old on our Kansas farm, the Holy Spirit provides the necessary wisdom, knowledge and understanding along with then necessary mental and physical energy. Pursuing God's dream in your life will energize you beyond belief, increasing the spring in your step, spark in your voice, and twinkle in your eye—yes, a literal increase of these attributes, which attract others to us for God's glory.
God revealed a sub-dream to me approximately ten years ago, perhaps twenty years ago, however I doubted my ability to acquire this dream. In the past two days, two Christian men have independently assured my need to focus on this dream / vision that continues surfacing despite defying human / secular logic. All things are possible with Christ, when in obedience to Christ because this operates in cooperation with God's will for your life (Mark 10:27; Luke 18:27).
Right now, ask God to show you the dreams and visions He has for you. Record them in writing and vocally to the best of your ability, keep a recording advice available always—including by your bed to write as He reveals greater clarity. Record how these dreams benefit others. How will this dream enhance you serving others for God? Pursue these God given dreams with every ounce of energy you possess to the glory of God. Regardless of your current level of attractiveness, you will increase your attractiveness because of the Holy Spirit's radiance shining in and from you to the world—to each person with whom you interact.
"God, show me the Dreams you have for me." ~ Charles M. Gibbs
See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!
Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
