So many things you think about each day. Your mind is racing at a high rate of speed but in different directions. The question is which one of these thoughts or ideas are you going to give in to?
What I am about to address today in our series A-Z is a big issue in the lives many. You may find a few areas in your life that this relates to. Today we bring out the big 'Y'. It’s not the question why but the letter 'y' which produces the word 'yield'. Now this may be a tough one to go through but if you would put down your defense you should get some good results in life.
Yield:
1.To let (something) go.
2.To give up a possession, claim, or right; hand over.
3.To cease opposition, give in.
4.To conform to the will or judgment of another, especially out of respect or courtesy. 
What do you think about when you hear this word? Are you like most persons that think this is an act of weakness? When you are of this mind set what actually happens is you are fighting with your ego and a proud spirit. When you cannot yield to the right and proper things then you will have a big struggle throughout your life.
You drive along the busy intersection downtown and standing in the middle you see a police officer signaling you to stop. “Oh, no he’s not meaning me” so you aim to drive straight by even after he passionately aims to get you to stop. Let’s look at two things that could result from this. You are hit by another vehicle crossing and you could face charges for refusing to yield and obey the law officer.
Either way, you would regret the action of not stopping. This is only one example of what can happen when you refuse to yield. You will pay a price for not yielding.
We have the opportunity to yield too many authorities in life, parents, teachers, supervisors, law officers, etc. When you yield according to God’s will, you demonstrate that you value order. This is how you add favor and preferential treatment to your life.
Look at most of the persons you know that have a problem with yielding or submitting to authority. Now look at the position that they are in. I’m sure you would agree that they could have been in a better position.
We like to be in authority but how you respond when you are under authority shows real character, conduct and respect. Always remember how you treat figures of authority will reflect back on your life when you are given authority.
God and the devil are in need of vessels to use but you still have a choice who you will yield your members to. “Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God”. Romans 6:13 (KJV)
We are living in a generation that has come to know the saying “have it your way”. My friend, this is not applicable in every situation, because most persons who did this have caused chaos and are living in regret. You will never find God’s will on the road to your way.
Yielding to the right and proper things demonstrate that you know how to be disciplined and respect order. God does not want to approve your plans; He wants your approval of His plans, and He wants you to yield to them.
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come
short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Coming next………………letter 'Z'
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Issue # 37 – ‘Y’ aren’t you doing this?
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Issue # 36 – Understanding your ‘X’ Files
I hope you appreciated our last session on waiting. I pray you are able to achieve all the things that you have been waiting on for a while. Well as you know we cannot hang up there. It’s time to move on again.
There are times things go on and we need to take a closer look and see what’s really happening. This is because of something not functioning properly or pain being experienced. The only way to get to the bottom of it is to go through a certain procedure.
This is better known and used in the medical field but not that foreign that we cannot understand it. Our series A- Z takes another step and looks into the letter 'X'. You don’t have to stand that far off, come a little closer.
OK, you are now ready to take your 'x-ray'. Today it’s time to take a closer look at some of the files in your system.
X-ray:
1. Radiograph, picture
2. A photograph taken with x-rays. 
According to Answers.com , “it is a photograph or image obtained through the use of x-rays. An x-ray is taken when an image of internal body structures (such as bones or organs) is needed to diagnose disease or determine the extent of injuries.
X rays are electromagnetic radiation that differentially penetrates structures within the body and creates images of these structures on photographic film or a fluorescent screen. These images are called diagnostic x rays.
Diagnostic x rays are useful in detecting abnormalities within the body. They are a painless, non-invasive way to help diagnose problems such as broken bones, tumors, dental decay, and the presence of foreign bodies”.
What’s really been going on inside your life? As you may have heard at times where people have been experiencing reoccurring pain only to find out they had a broken or dislocated bone. You must realize that pain is your friend and not your enemy.
As you feel pain in your body, it is sending the signal that something is wrong. How and when you respond to this determines your well being.
A lot of times you cannot determine from the outside what is really going on inside so you have to look deeper to get to the root of the problem. An x-ray is done to reveal this. It gives you a behind the scenes picture.
Maybe you have been experiencing some pain or heartache from life and cannot understand what is really happening. Life’s x-ray machine, God can help you with that. “But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets,” Daniel 2:28 (KJV). He shines light on the issue and matters that are affecting your health and well being. In addition to that he also has the power to make you whole.
Even if you are in perfect condition as you read this, let me tell you that you can still use and apply God’s word to your life to maintain your health cause prevention is still better than cure.
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Coming next………………letter ‘Y’
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Ping Pong
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Issue # 35 -Do you like the big ‘W’ ?
As we speed on in this series A-Z. I am sure you have had some experience with this next word I am about to introduce you to.
Whether you have waited for a few moments, days, weeks, or years. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have had with it, there are still times when you have to face it that it still can be challenging.
We now arrive at the word 'wait'. Before we move on let’s take a few meanings of this word.
Wait :
1.To remain or rest in expectation.
2.To tarry until another catches up.
3.To remain or be in readiness.
4.To remain temporarily neglected, unattended to, or postponed. 
Each day our lives is met with some situations where we have to wait. For some it may start very early in the morning as you as you have to wait to use the bathroom. Waiting on someone to get ready as you leave your house or waiting for your ride to pick you up.
How about waiting in traffic, waiting on line in a business place, waiting in the doctor or dentist office. Waiting for someone to answer the phone on a very important call. Waiting for lunch time to come so you can take a break only to wait again before you can get your lunch.
What about the situations when it’s more difficult? Waiting on a response to the many jobs you applied for. Waiting on some very important documents so you can move ahead in your life. Waiting for your flight to leave after it has been delayed a few times. Waiting on a doctor’s report after you or a family member has fallen ill. Waiting on something that you know God has for you.
There is something mentioned above that you can identify with. The main thing about this message is not about being able to identify, but our response and attitude in these situations. I believe we go through these things for a reason. How is it that some people can wait for a while and be at peace, while others who have to wait for a moment become agitated ?
I believe the attitude in how we wait can dictate to how long we wait. Impatience, grumbling and complaining will cost you, either now or in the long run. You will be driven to move out of place because of your impatience.
By the way, what are you doing while you wait? Even waiting calls for you to do something. This is for those who want to live above average and do it in the shortest time possible.
Many people focus a lot of their attention on why they have to be the one waiting and other distracting thoughts. All this can lead to idle time if the truth be told all of us have to wait.
Well then how about using your time to empower yourself or someone. It’s all about time management. Every situation in life is unique even though some may appear to be repetitious. Imagine while you are waiting you are using your mind to now layout your paths for the next phase or chapter in your life.
There’s nothing wrong with advanced planning. Remember I said this is for those who want to do things in the shortest time possible. Well this will help towards that. Reading a good book, listening to an inspirational CD, learning a new language, praying etc. All this can help you while you wait.
And remember the next option, help someone. I’m sure there is someone around you that you can share and receive from. Anything from advice, the latest news, testimony, personal goals, learn a skill. All of a sudden as you are doing one of these you hear next, as others try to get your attention. The wait is over as you are surprised at how fast time went by.
Even in waiting you can enjoy the moment. So would you rather be grumbling and complaining about how long you have to wait or make an enjoyable adventure. Anyone who really discovers and uses the secrets of occupying yourself while waiting will find out that the wait won’t be long.
“Next in line please,” well it’s now your time to be served.
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Coming next………………letter ‘X’
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Bible Reading:
Psalms 27:14
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Issue # 34 -'V' stands for ?
For the past 20 weeks they have fought hard in efforts to reach to this moment. Throughout this week in homes, at work, church, public places, and many parts of the world this will be the major subject matter. Some call it 'The Big Dance'. On Sunday many will be looking on to see who will receive the honor and be crowned champions of the NFL.
Gimme a V, you gat your V you gat your V. Now go ahead and give me some volume. Come on you can turn it up a little more than that.
Well it’s time to get back to our series A-Z. We are now on the verge of a word that you were born to have in your life. Sadly to say for both of us we have some work to do on this matter in some areas of our lives.
Well the quicker I give it to you the quicker you can embrace it. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y , It’s time to pull out the 'victory' .
Victory:
1.Defeat of an enemy or opponent.
2.Success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle.
3.The state of having triumphed. 
You and I were born with a spirit of victory but are you living a victorious life? Even though you can walk in victory it doesn’t just fall from the sky in your lap. Well even if it did, you still have to do something in order to keep it.
You must realize that when you achieve victory you become an open target to many people. The funny thing about it is that these same people have the opportunity to have victory in their own life.
If you want victory or success shouldn’t you go to other persons that has it evident in their lives and ask them how they did it.? But you know it doesn’t happen that way. What they do is choose to be jealous and envious of you.
Sometimes it surprises you who these people are. You can offer to help them get to that same place but they refuse to accept your help. Well my friend you can only offer, it is up to the one who needs help to accept it.
Yes you can be victorious, yes you can accomplish your goals. Obtaining victory can be a long hard fought battle, but if you be persistent you will see the results turn in your favor.
There may be defeats, disappointments, and pain but you must hang in there. Then all of a sudden you will be the one standing with the prize in your possession.
Take a look at these reason why you should have victory:
Victory vs. Defeat
1. Prize gained vs. Prized loss
2. Accomplished goal vs. Unaccomplished goal
3. Happiness vs. Sadness
4. New opportunities vs. Loss opportunity
5. Opened doors vs. Closed doors
6. Respected vs. Disrespected
7. Satisfaction vs. Disappointment
Now tell me which state would you rather have in your life?
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Coming next………………letter 'W'
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Issue # 33 - Where is God in Your Plans?
I know it is always good when you can get a fresh start and new beginning. So many plans and ideas are racing through your thoughts that you can’t keep up with them. Then you get so caught up in I want to do this and I want to do that this year.
Each day you live there are so many directions that you can take, so many things to do and so many people to see. But do you stop to consider is this really the way I should be going? Is the thing that you are planning and giving your time to beneficial to what God has planned for your life?
The thing that gets your attention is what will consume your time and life. When you would have completed your journey each day and look back at what has been accomplished, the journey may have been satisfying or not. I am sure that you want to have done something that you are satisfied with at the end of the day.
Well the big question to you is where is God in your plans? An even better question is Where are you in God’s plan? Do you know where you should be? "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21 (New International Version) If you want a productive life you need to make each day productive. Just think about yesterday, was God included in your plans or you made your own?
Having God in your plans starts first with acknowledge and consultation. Remember he has the master plan that links everything and everyone together. So if you do your own thing you will eventually go contrary and be out of place. That’s the reason why you don’t feel comfortable because what you are doing doesn’t line up.
One of the worst things to experience is to build something and then have it broken down because it wasn’t right. Well to avoid all that you should start the right way. This is what helps you make sure you are in line. Starting right is essential to ending right. Even if you are own the wrong route as you read this there is still hope.
So make it a must to follow God’s plan and have regular inspections. When you get God’s approval to do something and it is done properly he will put it on display for others to see. God loves to show off his work.
Do what God desires and get ready for him to show you off.
Bible reading:
Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 19:21
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Friday, January 2, 2009
Issue # 32 - Congratulations
Well, well, well…. You made it over to aye?
Congratulations!
Count it a privilege to have been given the opportunity, to see a New Year. If you really think about it you are very fortunate. How do I know? Well if you ask some people to read this there would be no response. Why? Because they came to the last scene and end of the movie in life before they could cross over this threshold of 2009.
As for you, it is only a transition as you end one scene to begin a new one. The past is gone and you cannot change it. So what do you do now? Take a deep breath and move forward with boldness. There are so much opportunities ahead of you. Guess what? They are waiting on you to embrace them. There is no room for procrastination, you don’t have forever to make your move. 
Picture this, you are part of a #1 motion picture and many scenes have already been recorded. It’s now your time and the scene is set for you to enter.
Yes the lights will now shine on you as you play your part. Quit worrying if you can do it, you have been handpicked by the producer ? He knows you have what it takes. Just trust him and listen to his guidance and counsel. You have an Oscar award waiting on you for your performance. It’s not can you do it but will you do it.
Yes, go ahead give it your best shot and stir up the gift in you. Let me tell you this, major investment was put into this film and you have this great opportunity to contribute to it. The producer will stop at nothing to get this done. If you let this opportunity go someone else will take your place.
I’m sorry, let me not hold you up any more cause time is running out. Go ahead and make God and your family proud.
Happy New Year.
Good Success In 2009
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Issue # 31 - Are ‘U’ ready for this ?
It’s another week and time for another letter. Hope you’re still with me on this journey, if you are just joining me welcome. Our series from A- Z takes us into the letter 'U' and all he wants to talk about is 'unity'. Boy oh boy how we do need this in our homes, workplaces, communities, governments, nations and the world.
Unity:
1.The state or quality of being one; singleness.
2.The state or quality of being in accord; harmony.
"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved".
Mattie Stepanek
So God does not want us just to unite for special events and meetings but it should be continuous. The key to being united as a people in God is first to unite with God.
In order to unite with God, you must walk with him. "Can two people walk together
without agreeing on the direction?" Amos 3:3 ( New Living Translation ) If you are walking with Him then you are traveling with Him. This means you are following Him, if you are following Him then what happens ? He must be leading you. God will always lead you to a place that promotes and results in unity.
Our unity with God and Jesus Christ is in jeopardy when we put up a resistance and rebel against the way they are walking. "Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me". Matthew 12:30 ( NLT ). When we decide to walk with God we must be in for the long haul, good, bad, sunshine rain, in plenty, and even in recession. If we believe that God has good intentions for us then we must trust all of His guidelines, even when it looks crazy, impossible, dark etc.
How much impact is there in walking(uniting) with God? Just because you choose to walk with God it can cause others to do the same. Why? Cause they see it being done by you. The decision you make, will have an influence on someone, be very careful of your next decision, it can cause someone to live or die.
How do you know when you are in unity with God?
1. Unity begins with Salvation- Romans 10:9
You must accept his representative Jesus Christ. When God dwells in you and you in Him then unity begins and you now have the opportunity to walk with God.
2. You must Love - I John 4:16
To walk (unite) and continue to walk with God love must be a part of your life. How’s your love life?
3. Pray- Matthew 6:6
It is your source of communication and contact with God. You cannot be in unity with someone and don’t spend time to speak with them. That’s a sign of division and broken down relationship. How’s your prayer life?
4. Walk in Truth - III John : 3,4
God is full of truth and he expects us to take on truth if you expect to walk and unite with Him. When you step out of truth God knows. Even though He may not say something all the time He is giving you the opportunity to get it right.
Anytime you see there is division, separation, confusion among a people then someone is out of unity with God. When we strive to do these things and the many others that are lined out in God’s word, then we will have an upright walk with God and see true unity. When you unite with God as an individual, then we can know unity as a people.
You must allow God to be in YOUR picture, before He can be in our picture.
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Psalm 133:1 (KJV)
Bible readings:
Amos 3:3
Psalm 133:1
Coming next …………….. letter 'V'
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come
short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
