learn to be happy!

Being yourself is the easy bit, but being happy is difficult. They are similar but the results are massively different.

 

Be yourself! This means doing what you want, achieving your goals instead of living up to others expectations.

Be yourself! This means doing what you want, achieving your goals instead of living up to others expectations. This is your life. Tune out the little voice that says “What will so-and-so think.”

Accept and forget.

Accept and forget. Write down all your flaws, everything you don’t like about yourself. Divide them into three columns: worth worrying about, who cares? and why is it even on this list? Rip them all up. This is not about changing yourself. This is being yourself and loving yourself for it.

Accept and appreciate.

Accept and appreciate. Write down everything you like about yourself, even if you think it’s trivial. Things like your favorite color or music count too. The list is longer than you think it is.

Eliminate! Identify places or people or things that make you feel uncomfortable with yourself.

Eliminate! Identify places or people or things that make you feel uncomfortable with yourself. Eliminate this stuff from your schedule. You have no time for people who don’t accept you.

Forget others’ opinions.

Forget others’ opinions. If you feel fat because someone said you were they were probably covering up for their own insecurity problem. You’d be surprised how many people project their own fears by picking on other people. Was the person who said it more overweight than you are? Happens all the time. Feel superior, take the high road and forget.

Learn to forgive.

Learn to forgive. Once your self-esteem is booming and confidence glowing I bet at least one person will be sorry. Forgive and forget.

Everyone makes mistakes. You did by listening to them.

Enjoy yourself! Life is short.

Enjoy yourself! Life is short. Live it well. Never back down from an obstacle you face. Always remember,you are number one. You are you and its only the world around you.

Learn to have a good laugh everyday.

Learn to have a good laugh everyday. Call it your daily dose of laughter. Laughter has been proven to help you relax, boost your immune system, protect your heart, and help you just feel good in general. Think about old stuff that you thought was funny and laugh about it again!

Enjoy what you do, and don’t let ANYONE get you down because they don’t do it, or they don’t like it.

Enjoy what you do, and don’t let ANYONE get you down because they don’t do it, or they don’t like it. No one can be normal because everyone’s unique. What is the point of striving for mediocrity?

I can’t believe this…

I can’t believe that God plays dice with the universe.- Albert Einstein

“I live because I am a Warrior and because I wish one day to be in the company of [She] for whom I have fought so hard”

“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. ”
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”~ John Bunyan quotes

Eden In Your Heart

“An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up” (Proverbs 12:25, NIV).

“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4).

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:6-7) (Also see Psalm 55:22-23)

“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?’” (Luke 12:22-26, NIV). (Also see Matthew 6:25-34)

“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God” (Psalm 42:5).

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones” (Proverbs 3:5-8).

“…the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:26-28).

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).

The apostle Paul found his strength in God, He reminds us that, “I …have …been in prison …frequently, been flogged …severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. …I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. …Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. …I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses. …[God] said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 11:23-12:10).

“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:6).

“…put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 131:1)

Also read: Psalm 139:1-23

The possible causes of anxiety and fear are many: Conflict, health problems, dangerous situations, death, unmet needs, spiritual problems, false beliefs, etc.

“According to the Bible, there is nothing wrong with realistically acknowledging and trying to deal with the identifiable problems of life. To ignore danger is fooling and wrong. But it is also wrong, as well as unhealthy, to be immobilized by excessive worry. Such worry must be committed to prayer to God, who can release us from paralyzing fear or anxiety, and free us to deal realistically with the needs and welfare both of others and of ourselves.” (Dr. Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling, p. 66.)

Some general, common sense suggestions for those weighed down with fear, anxiety or worry…

■SIN IN YOUR LIFE – Sometimes fear and anxiety are the result of one’s own sin and guilt. If you have committed a sin or done anything evil, your fear and anxiety is probably God and your own conscience trying to get your attention. You need to repent, confess your sin, seek God’s forgiveness, and set it right.

■SLEEP – Humans generally need 8 or 9 hours of sleep per day. Sleep deprivation can increase anxiety. Get enough rest. If you cannot sleep, you may need to seek God’s help and perhaps that of a physician.

■BE MORE REALISTIC – Many people are worried and anxious about events that will never actually will happen to them. Relax. Focus on today. Take life one day at a time.

■LISTEN to relaxing, soothing music. There is some great Christian music available that can help you focus on God and leave your fears and worries behind. It may also help to listen to good Christian speakers and teachers.

■FUN – If at all possible, do something that you enjoy. It is good to get some recreation on a regular basis. Take a break. Get your mind off your fears and worries, and have some fun.

■TALK to someone. Don’t hold all the anxiety inside. It can be a big relief to share your fears and worries with someone else—a friend, relative, pastor or counselor. If fear and anxiety is an ongoing problem in your life, schedule a regular time each week to talk with someone.

■TAKE ACTION – If there is something practical and wise that you can do to alleviate the problem or avoid needless danger, take action. Don’t put it off. Procrastination will generally raise your anxiety level.

■EXERCISE – Medical studies show that exercise can help lower anxiety. If you are healthy enough to exercise, try it. Regular brisk walks, running, swimming or other exercises can be a real stress reducer.

■PROFESSIONAL HELP – There are various organizations which provide help for people with anxiety attacks, including the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety (stresscenter.com) which provides self-help. You can search for information and assistance on the Web using keywords such as: anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia. You should be able to find local help by consulting you pastor or physician.

“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work” (2 Thes. 2:16-17).
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Author: Paul Taylor

Just a Thought

Yeremia 12:5 TUHAN berkata, “Yeremia, jika engkau menjadi lelah berlomba dengan manusia, mana mungkin engkau berlomba dengan kuda? Jika di tanah yang aman engkau ketakutan, apakah yang akan kaulakukan apabila kau berada di hutan belukar di tepi Yordan?

Today Seed.

If you’re planting for the wrong reasons-to be well thought of or to be powerful for yourself-it will destroy your seed~Roberts Liardon

Have a bless day!

Belas Kasihan akan Menang pada Hari Penghakiman

Luke 6:37

37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

“Tetapi orang yang berbelas kasihan tidak akan dihukum oleh Allah!”Yakobus 2:13

TEOLOGI KRISTEN

PENGHAKIMAN AKHIR
Semua orang akan dihakimi di hadapan Allah. Ada dalam Alkitab,Dan aku melihat orang-orang mati, besar dan kecil, berdiri di depan takhta itu. Lalu dibuka semua kitab. Dan dibuka juga sebuah kitab lain, yaitu kitab kehidupan. Dan orang-orang mati dihakimi menurut perbuatan mereka, berdasarkan apa yang ada tertulis di dalam kitab-kitab itu” (Wahyu 20:12).
Orang-orang akan dihakimi dengan apa yang telah mereka perbuat. Ada dalam Alkitab,”Sebab Anak Manusia akan datang dalam kemuliaan Bapa-Nya diiringi malaikat-malaikat-Nya; pada waktu itu Ia akan membalas setiap orang menurut perbuatannya” (Matius 16:27).
Standar dalam penghakiman ialah Allah. Ada dalam Alkitab,”Sebab barang siapa menuruti seluruh itu, tetapi mengabaikan satu bagian dari padanya, ia bersalah terhadap seluruhnya. Sebab Ia yang mengatakan: “Jangan berzinah”, Ia mengatakan juga: “Jangan membunuh”. Jadi jika kamu tidak berzinah tetapi membunuh, maka kamu menjadi pelanggar juga. Berkatalah dan berlakulah seperti orang-orang yang akan dihakimi oleh yang memerdekakan orang. Sebab penghakiman yang tak berbelas kasihan akan berlaku atas orang yang tidak berbelas kasihan. Tetapi belas kasihan akan menang atas penghakiman” (Yakobus 2:10-12).
Penghakiman Allah akan adil. Ada dalam Alkitab,”Karena Ia telah menetapkan suatu hari, pada waktu mana Ia dengan adil akan menghakimi dunia oleh seorang yang telah ditentukan-Nya, sesudah Ia memberikan kepada semua orang suatu bukti tentang hal itu dengan membangkitkan Dia dari antara orang mati (Kisah 17:31). Tidak ada orang yang bisa luput dari penghakiman. Ada dalam Alkitab,”Sebab kita semua harus menghadap takhta pengadilan Kristus, supaya setiap orang memperoleh apa yang patut diterimanya, sesuai dengan yang dilakukannya dalam hidupnya ini, baik ataupun jahat” (2 Korintus 5:10).
Tidak ada yang dapat disembunyikan dalam penghakiman. Ada dalam Alkitab,”Karena Allah akan membawa setiap perbuatan ke pengadilan yang berlaku atas segala sesuatu yang tersembunyi, entah itu baik, entah itu jahat” (Pengkhotbah 12:14).
Bagaimana pemandangan penghakiman yang diberikan oleh Daniel? Ada dalam Alkitab, ”Sementara aku terus melihat, takhta-takhta diletakkan, lalu duduklah Yang Lanjut Usianya; pakaian-Nya putih seperti salju dan rambut-Nya bersih seperti bulu domba; kursi-Nya dari nyala api dengan roda-rodanya dari api yang berkobar-kobar; suatu sungai api timbul dan mengalir dari hadapan-Nya; seribu kali beribu-ribu melayani Dia, dan selaksa kali berlaksa-laksa berdiri di hadapan-Nya. Lalu duduklah Majelis Pengadilan dan dibukalah Kitab-kitab” (Daniel 7:9-10).
Dalam ruang pengadilan Kristus adalah pembela kita. Ada dalam Alkitab,”Anak-anakku, hal-hal ini kutuliskan kepada kamu, supaya kamu jangan berbuat dosa, namun jika seorang berbuat dosa, kita mempunyai seorang pengantara pada Bapa, yaitu Yesus Kristus, yang adil” ( 1 Yohanes 2:1).
Bukti apakah menyatakan bahwa pembelaan itu untuk kita? Ada dalam Alkitab,”Barangsiapa menang, ia akan dikenakan pakaian putih yang demikian; Aku tidak akan menghapus namanya dari kitab kehidupan, melainkan Aku akan mengaku namanya di hadapan Bapa-Ku dan di hadapan para malaikat-Nya” (Wahyu 3:5).
Alkitab mengatakan bahwa manusia akan diganjar berdasarkan sikap mereka terhadapNya (Mat. 10:32-33); 11:21-24; Mark. 8:38). Keselamatan dari penghukuman di akhir zaman itu ialah karunia yang diterima karena iman kepada Kristus (Kis. 4:12, 16; 16:30-31) dan penundukan diri kepadaNya (Rom. 10:8).

“Manusia ditetapkan mati hanya satu kali saja, dan sesudah itu dihakimi” (Ibrani 9:27). Menurut Alkitab, Allah ialah Penguasa manusia, Pemberi Hukum, dan Hakim Terakhir. Kadang-kadang Allah disebut Hakim (Ibrani 12:23), kadang-kadang Kristus (2 Timotius 4:8; Kisah 10:42). Allah “dengan adil akan menghakimi dunia oleh seseorang yang telah ditentukan-Nya” (Kisah 17:31). Takhta pengadilan Allah dan takhta pengadilan Kristus (2 Korintus 5:10) adalah istilah-istilah yang dapat dipertukarkan.

Kepedulian Alkitab ialah kenyatakan penghakiman, bukan jadwal penghakiman itu, sehingga tidak mungkin dijabarkan sederet penghakiman yang berbeda-beda dan terpisah-pisah. Nubuat Tuhan Yesus tentang penghakiman bangsa-bangsa dalam Matius 25 adalah kiasan yang meluas, berdasarkan pengalaman sehari-hari tentang memisah-misahkan domba dari kambing karena bercampur-baur. Yesus hendak mengutus murid-murid-Nya untuk mewakili-Nya (Matius 12:48-50) ke dalam dunia, dan tujuan perjalanan akhir manusia akan ditentukan oleh cara mereka menerima dan memperlakukan utusan-Nya itu. “Barangsiapa menyambut kamu, ia menyambut Aku” (Matius 10:40). Perumpamaan ini tidak mengajarkan keselamatan berdasarkan perbuatan baik, pun tidak menyelesaikan soal apakah akan ada jangka waktu 1.000 tahun antara kedatangan Kristus dan Penghakiman terakhir.

Penghakiman terakhir akan didasarkan pada dua pokok persoalan, yaitu: perbuatan dan iman kepada Kristus (Wahyu 20:13-15). Hukuman akan dijatuhkan selaras dengan penerangan rohani yang diterima. Orang yang tidak mempunyai Taurat Musa akan dihakimi tanpa Taurat (Roma 2:12): mereka memiliki penerangan dari penyataan umum (Roma 1:20) dan isi hukum Taurat ada tertulis dalam hati mereka (Roma 2:15). Mereka yang “dengan tekun berbuat baik, mencari kemuliaan, kehormatan dan ketidakbinasaan” akan diberi pahala hidup yang kekal; mereka yang tidak menaati kebenaran, tapi menaati kelaliman akan mendapat murka (Roma 2:6-8 ). Sekali lagi, mereka yang mempunyai Taurat Musa akan dihakimi oleh Taurat (Roma 2:12). Dasar utama dari penghakiman ialah keadilbenaran Allah (Kejadian 18:25; Roma 3:3-4).

Tapi manusia tidak hidup selaras dengan penerangan rohani yang diberikan kepadanya, justru berada dalam kutukan. Orang non-Yahudi memutarbalikkan penerangan dari penyataan umum (Roma 1:21) dan orang Yahudi gagal menaati Taurat (Galatia 3:10-12). Karena Allah telah menyediakan jalan keselamatan melalui kerja penebusan Kristus, dasar terakhir untuk penghakiman ialah hubungan seseorang dengan Dia. Inilah satu makna dari kitab kehidupan (Wahyu 20:15; bandingkan dengan Lukas 20:20; Filipi 4:3; Wahyu 3:5; Wahyu 13:8 ).

Yesus mengajarkan bahwa ganjaran bagi manusia didasarkan pada sikap mereka terhadap diri-Nya sendiri. Inilah inti pati dari Injil: keselamatan yang pertama-tama berkaitan dengan akhir zaman dan yang mencakup jalan keluar dari hukuman Allah pada hari penghakiman, ialah karunia Allah yang harus diterima melalui iman kepada Kristus dan penundukan diri kepada ke-Tuhan-an-Nya.

Eskatologi yang sudah diujudkannya terlihat dalam hal, bahwa penghakiman yang termasuk peristiwa-peristiwa akhir zaman, pada intinya terjadi dalam dunia ini. Orang yang tidak percaya berada dalam hukuman; penghakiman sungguh sudah terjadi, walaupun hukumannya belum diterapkan. Orang percaya takkan mengalami hukuman, sebab dia sudah pindah dari dalam maut (yaitu hukuman) ke dalam hidup.

Ajaran Paulus mengenai pembenaran juga menekankan hal ini. Pembenaran adalah berkaitan dengan akhir zaman: maksudnya ialah pembebasan dari hukuman dosa melalui keputusan yang menguntungkan dari pihak Hakim pada Hari Terakhir. Lawan pembenaran ialah penghukuman oleh Hakim itu. Tapi karena kematian Kristus, pembenaran terhadap orang-orang percaya sudah terjadi. Berdasarkan pembenaran yang terjadi sekarang, pada hari penghakiman kita akan diselamatkan dari murka.

Kendati demikian, penghakiman tetap merupakan sesuatu yang akan terjadi pada akhir zaman, bahkan atas orang-orang percaya sekalipun. Keadilbenaran yang kita harapkan ialah pembebasan pada saat penghakiman terakhir. “Kita semua harus menghadapi takhta pengadilan Kristus”. Namun karena penebusan dalam Kristus, kegentaran hari penghakiman itu sudah hilang bagi orang yang sudah di dalam Dia.

Makeup Attitude

Makeup Attitude.

Words for the wise

“Men looks for our best,but God wants our all.”

“Faith is seeing things inside,not outside.”

“If God be your partner,make your plan large.”~Unknown

“It is not how many hours you put in but how much you put into the hours.”~Unknown

“The greatest act of faith is when man decides he is not God.”~Unknown

“Seek God first and the things you want will seek you.”~Matthew

“When God measures a man,He puts a tape around his heart,not his head.”~Unknown

“The way each day will look to you all stars with who you’re looking to.”~Unknown

“Adversity causes some men to break;others to break records.”~William A.Ward

Special Quotes

Mengetahui kebenaran tidak menjaga kita dari penipuan.
Namun,Kebenaran memerdekakan kita dari kuk hukum Taurat!~Ribka Christ

Berjalan di dalam iman bukan penglihatan!~Ribka Christ