coaching

I’m absolutely stunned to see how easy it is for people to be deceived!  Many people do not take the time to do research on things.  Thus they believe whatever they hear.  Yet we are to be wise as a serpent.  We are to do our homework and see if what we see and/or hear is true.  Many times something may sound or look great.  But as you begin to find out more, you realize it is something that is being presented in a deceptive manner.  Whether it’s a message we hear at church or what we hear on the news, we must test all things and examine them carefully.  Deception is dangerous!  Do all you can to avoid being deceived!

Why has it taken me so long to blog?  Transition!  Life has a way of interrupting our daily routines.  I’ve been through some major transition in the past two years.  Transitions can go smooth if you have the peace of God.  How do you have the peace of God?  Pray!  If you stay in prayer then you’ll know God is ordering your steps.  Read and meditate on the Word.  The Bible says that peace comes to those who mind stays on Him.  When we control our thoughts, meditate on the Word, and pray without ceasing, you will have peace that surpasses all understanding.  Transitions will be smooth as long as you have the peace of God!

How often do you examine yourself?  We ought to do it on a daily basis.  Why?  Because it helps keep us in line with God’s will.  How do we examine ourselves?  Think about how you’re acting, how you’re talking, and how you’re thinking.  Ask yourself, “Was God pleased with what I did/said/thought today?”  “How can I improve?”  “What do I need to cut out of my talking/thinking/behavior?”  I find that every day I can do a little improving in my life.  There’s always something that we can change, remove, add or tweak that will help us become more Christ-like.

In Nehemiah 4:17 and 18 it says, “Everyone with one of his hands worked in the work, and with the other held his weapon.  Everyone had his sword girded by his side and so built.”  This hit me hard when I read it.  I realized that when we get busy working for the kingdom, fulfilling our purpose in life, we tend to slip and forget that the enemy is still watching us, thinking of ways to interfere with our work.  We cannot let our guards down for a minute.  While we do God’s will, we still need to be praying, worshiping God, warfaring and fighting off everything and everyone that comes against us.  We must continue to be watchful, vigilant and ready to fight at all times!  So keeping working but be watchful!

Do you have weird dreams?  Do you ever wake up feeling like your dream was trying to tell you something?  Well, it was!!  Dreams are very powerful.  They can reveal what you’re struggling with.  They can be prophetic.  They can be God revealing something to you.  They can be because you watched something that night and you end up dreaming about it.  They can also be the enemy trying to disturb you.  First thing to do is determine what caused that dream.  If you can rule out any TV watching, or the pizza you ate before bed, or your situation in life, then what you have left is either God or the enemy.  God dreams do not cause fear.  The enemy’s dreams do.  Dreams are very symbolic most of the time.  Sometimes they are meant to be literal.  There are some excellent Christian books available that explain symbols, numbers, colors, etc.  It is a good idea to get those books if you are the type of person that gets a lot of dreams or you know that God speaks to you in dreams, like me.

Part Two of the Life Coaching Programs article is here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1230928

Are you interested in becoming a life coach? When I was researching for the “right” program, I looked at hundreds of programs! Yes, there are many out there. I wrote a two-part article about how to choose a life coaching program that’s right for you. The article can be found on the following links:

Part One:

http://EzineArticles.com/?id=1230923

In Mark 2:1-5 is the story of the paralytic man being lowered through the roof unto Jesus so He can heal the man. The four men who lowered the paralytic were his FRIENDS, not any family members. Notice the determination and the faith they had to carry this friend of theirs up to the rooftop and break the roof open and then lower his body while laying on a bed. Those are real friends, the kind that are willing to walk alongside of you while you are suffering and need help. Are you this kind of friend? The friend that carries the burden of another friend? The friend that intercedes for her? The friend that helps the “helpless?” The friend that is determined to help another even if it costs you time, energy, money? Are you the type of friend others can count on without feeling they are burdening you with their problem? Or are you just quick to give your opinion about their problem and not offer to help in any way, including praying for them? Check yourself this day. Be a real friend.

Have you ever held back from doing something because of fear? I have. Fear crippled me since childhood after I saw an evil spirit. Never again did I want to sleep alone or in the dark. Fear held me back from furthering my education for many years because I feared I wasn’t smart enough. Fear kept me from having children for the first 9 years of marriage because I feared I wouldn’t be a good mother. Fear kept me from pursuing my purpose and calling. Fear is a lie straight from the pit of hell. It is a lie that the devil puts in your mind. It must be countered with the word of God. it must be defeated by not allowing it to take root in your mind. It must be recognized and attacked the very second it tries to enter your mind.

Can a woman survive being betrayed by her husband?

Yes. Is it easy? Heck no. Is it better to get a divorce? It all depends who you ask and on the situation. Biblically, a woman has the right to divorce from an unfaithful husband. Does God prefer reconciliation? Yes, if there has been genuine repentance. Both spouses have to try as a couple to make things work. However, the unfaithful man must be remorseful about his acts. He must be willing to deal with the consequences that result from adultery. What consequences? To continue reading this article, please go to:

http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1168494