Have you ever really thought about the words that come out of your mouth? How often to we greet someone with the (usually) meaningless question, "how are you?"
I have had people come up to me, big smile across their face, shake my hand or hug me and say, "how are you?" If they haven't already moved on to the next person they have their eye on, I will look at them and ask, "do you really want to know?" Sometimes I get an answer; sometimes I don't.
If someone honestly wants to know how I am at that time, I will tell them HONESTLY how I am. Of course if it is a stressful day, I won't give details I will simply respond, "stressed".
People have told me, "well, people really don't care how you are....it's just a greeting." Okay, so if one genuinely does NOT care how I am...why not just shake my hand or hug me and say, "I hope your day is going well." THAT would encourage me.
We need to seriously consider our "caring" for others. Yes, I know that Jesus is the only One who truly cares for us, but sometimes taking that extra 10 minutes or so in our (and their) busy life will bless and encourage someone.
Next time you greet someone, try to come up with something encouraging to say. Take a few minutes of your time to listen and truly brighten some one's day. You may be the only encouragement they receive that day (or even that week).
Be Blessed and Stay Strong in Him!
~~Lariann
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Today as I read the bible...online...I was encouraged and challenged in reading the following passages.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4: 4-8 and 12-13.
So much is packed in this set of verses! I think what I will do is go over this daily this week to let it all sink in and I will write daily thoughts as they come to me from this passage.
It is easier for me to read the Bible online and journal online. What I am using is:
https://penzu.com/p along with the bible study tools I have already posted.
Penzu is a private online journal. You can post pictures if you want, print it, and simply save and store what you write.
I encourage you to read the passages above and journal your thoughts about them either in a notebook or online journal.
God Bless and Keep you Strong in Him!
~~Lariann
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4: 4-8 and 12-13.
So much is packed in this set of verses! I think what I will do is go over this daily this week to let it all sink in and I will write daily thoughts as they come to me from this passage.
It is easier for me to read the Bible online and journal online. What I am using is:
https://penzu.com/p along with the bible study tools I have already posted.
Penzu is a private online journal. You can post pictures if you want, print it, and simply save and store what you write.
I encourage you to read the passages above and journal your thoughts about them either in a notebook or online journal.
God Bless and Keep you Strong in Him!
~~Lariann
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Bible~Journaling
If any of you are interested in reading the Bible online AND keeping an online journal...I found a really great site.
http://www.biblejournals.com/
When you read to the bottom of the "Welcome" you will notice that you can click to "register". Simply explore the site and get familiar with the different things it has to offer.
God Bless and Keep you Strong in Him!
Lariann
http://www.biblejournals.com/
When you read to the bottom of the "Welcome" you will notice that you can click to "register". Simply explore the site and get familiar with the different things it has to offer.
God Bless and Keep you Strong in Him!
Lariann
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