Where is Your Confidence ?

As you think about your own reputation and character, where is your confidence ?
"Reverence" and "integrity" go hand in hand. Reverence relates to our respect for GOD and our passion to honor him with our lives. Integrity relates to our behavior before other people, whether or not they are watching. By approaching every aspect of our lives with concern for what GOD thinks and a commitment to live with purity, we can develop confidence in our character.

Job 4:6

Confronting Closed Doors

Facing a "closed door" can be extremely frustrating. The apostle Paul knew exactly how that felt. On his second missionary journey to share the gospel in Asia, he repeatedly found the way blocked by the Holy Spirit. Eventually the apostle was stuck in Troas with the sea before him and closed doors behind.

How strange it must have seemed to Paul that God would prevent him from spreading the gospel. But he knew this wisdom from the book of Proverbs: The Lord will make a straight path for anyone who chooses to trust God rather than himself . Instead of getting angry or trying to force his way into new territory, Paul got on his knees.

The Bible does not record how long he and Timothy lingered in Troas, but we can be sure that the apostle did not move until the Lord revealed the entrance to a new mission field. Christians in a period of watchful waiting should view the situation as a chance to seek not only God's purpose but also His guidance. This is the time to ask the Lord why He has barred the way forward—perhaps the timing is wrong or we need to deal with unconfessed sin. Whatever the reason, we must be sensitive to the Spirit's leading. We want to be ready for the door that will open.

When an opportunity is blocked, God has a reason. And He is providing love and protection, even in your disappointment. The Lord is also keeping His promise to work everything for your good (Rom. 8:28). When one door has closed, a greater one is about to open. Be wise and watch for it.

Act 16:5-10

You are An Example -Good or Bad

People in authority always set an example- be it good or bad. God is well aware that people tend to follow leaders not on the basis of what those leaders say, but on what they do. The same is true for Men of GOD who have been called to act as light in the world. As Men of GOD we are under particular scrutiny, especially by people who do not share our faith. Such a "fishbowl" existence may feel burdensome at times. But GOD wants us to take seriously the privilege of representing him in our community and workplace.

Lev 10:3

One Day at a Time

If you have something to do "Do It Today." Don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today.
Here lies the keys to Living. Create a to do list broken up into 2 categories .
The things you want to do and the things you need to do, Pray that GOD will direct your steps and go for it. Your list of things to do will get longer and shorter everyday and everyday Pray that GOD will direct your steps. You were given this life to LIVE.
So do Life don't let Life do you.

James 2:14 -26