Do
Right, Do Well
There
are two ways to think about discipline. The first is punishment when someone
does something wrong, to motivate them to do right. The second is
self-discipline, doing right despite temptations and distractions to do wrong.
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He who loves him is diligent to discipline
him.
Proverbs 13:24
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Of
course, the second is what you aim for. Theodore Roosevelt said, “With
self-discipline most anything is possible.” Christian author and speaker Marie
Chapian said, “Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.”
Motivational author and speaker Jim Rohn said, “We must all suffer from one of
two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is
discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
God disciplines who He loves (Hebrews 12:6). It is the aim for every Christian to someday hear from the Lord, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:21). What is it that God wants you to focus on doing well this year? What will it take to have the discipline to carry it out? Let one of your most beloved habits be to pray for the nation. Determine a time and place each day to ask God to compassionately discipline this nation’s people and leaders to correct their behavior and draw them to His love.
God disciplines who He loves (Hebrews 12:6). It is the aim for every Christian to someday hear from the Lord, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:21). What is it that God wants you to focus on doing well this year? What will it take to have the discipline to carry it out? Let one of your most beloved habits be to pray for the nation. Determine a time and place each day to ask God to compassionately discipline this nation’s people and leaders to correct their behavior and draw them to His love.
Recommended Reading: Psalm 94:8-19
“Intercessors, our nation needs much prayer:” (Quote
from Minister Waters)
More than 50,000 Pennsylvanians were still without power over
the weekend after a winter storm hit the southeastern part of state last week,
knocking down trees and power lines.
The same week the White House was assuring Republicans they
could trust him to enforce immigration laws, the Obama administration quietly
announced that it was reinterpreting the rules for refugees and asylum seekers
so applicants could be approved even if they had given "limited"
material support for terrorism.
There’s a palpable sense of optimism that 2014 will be a GOP
year.
In what supporters call a "major victory for same-sex
marriage rights," the U.S. Justice Department is set to grant married
homosexual couples the same rights in legal matters as heterosexual couples
enjoy.
Almost nine million pounds of meat produced in a Northern
California company has been recalled because the products came from
"diseased and unsound" animals that weren’t properly inspected.
Iranian says a warship fleet consisting of a destroyer and
helicopter-carrying supply ship will travel close to U.S maritime borders for
the first time ever.
"Challenge to share your testimony", is a segment I'd like to publish on my blogs an in my upcoming newsletter. If God has answered your prayer, delivered you, blessed you and you would like to testify of his goodness and greatness in your life, consider sharing your testimony. We are all witnesses of Jesus and what he has done in our lives.
Testimonies encourage, bring hope, and healing to others.
Revelation 12:11 : And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony....
Testimony Criteria:
1. Must be no more than 2 - 4 pages double-spaced typed: 12 pt.
2. Must be your own testimony or testimony of a loved one given with permission.
3. Must include Your first and last name and contact information such as an email address.
4. Must specify whether or not you want your last name used in the article i.e. your testimony.
5. You must agree to your first name being used for your testimony.
6. Must agree to the testimony being edited for publication and all rights reserved by PGEM. Please check spelling and grammar.
All prayer requests are made directly from our Presidential Prayer Leader. We ask you all to pray for our leaders as the scripture says.
1 Timothy 2:1-3 (KJV)
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
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