What we need to understand is that when traditions become laws, rules, obligations and expectations others put on us that we don't want to fulfill, then they lose real meaning and steal the joy from our lives. And if we're too religious, we won't be able to be led by the Holy Spirit and enjoy an intimate relationship with Him.
I've learned through my own relationship with God that He's not expecting me to be perfect; He wants me to do my best to be in His will and take steps of faith as He leads me, through His Word and the promptings He speaks to my heart.
Character is expressed through our behavior patterns, or natural responses to things.
Giving is just one way of expressing that God has been good to you and will continue to do so through your being good to others.
We will all fail in life, but nobody has to be a failure. Failing at a thing doesn't make you a failure. You are only a failure when you quit trying.
I just think overall there's not as many female ministers than there are male ministers.
If you want to live in the fullness of God's anointing, fill your mouth with His Word.
It's amazing to me the number of people who will volunteer to help at church but won't lift a finger to help at home!
Worry and reasoning are two of Satan's most successful tools. He'll get us started with one negative thought and then sit back and watch us finish ourselves off.
I tell people, and it's the truth, I could sit in my garage for a week and it won't make me a car. And you can sit in church till your bottom is flat and that won't make you a servant of Christ.
As you read or listen to God's Word and spend time talking to Him in prayer, your spirit will eventually become stronger than your flesh.
The flesh, or human nature, is generally lazy and self-centered.
If we live a self-directed, self-motivated, self-centered life, always needing to get our own way, then we're going to be miserable. In fact, many times we believe it's our problems that are making us unhappy when, in reality, it's because we're focused on ourselves!
I like to work and am a focused person.
Where the mind goes, the man follows.
A lot of times, people feel that if they forgive the person who hurt them, then they will continue to take advantage of them or not take responsibility for what they did wrong.
There are some hurts that we experience that can be forgiven but we won't forget them.
God's mercy is fresh and new every morning.
Spending time with God through prayer and His Word is a prerequisite for having a great life and fulfilling your purpose.
Peace is one of the most precious gifts God has promised His children. I know, because for many years my life was not peaceful, and I was miserable.
