The top four outstanding qualities of a Godly woman: Godly Woman – Proverb 31: 10-31
Commitment / Loyalty
Industrious / Diligent
Charity / Love
Beautiful speech / Wise and kind words
A godly woman has an excellent spirit of devotion and the essence of excellence. She is honorable, faithful, pure, upright before God, family, and others, trustworthy, capable, intelligent, diligent, generous, and kind. She works with her hands and provides food for her household. The Holy Spirit controls the tongue and gives a beautiful speech, which spills from the Holy Spirit-filled hearts. The Bible says in Proverbs 11:13, A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1. The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18.
Let us train our eyes to see well, tongue to speak well, and ears to hear well. Do not allow them to wander to their will and wish, making us miserably fail and fall. Make Bible reading, meditation, prayer time, and witness-full life inseparable habits; they are the four pillars for a strong Christ Jesus-centered Spiritual life.
Refrain from evil things because, behind every evil thing, only the evil-doer devil will be there!
Looks don’t last; Character does. Superficial attractions may prove inadequate in the long run.
You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing. Psalms 65: 11-13
Keep your conscience clear. 1 Peter 3: 16
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17
“Growing and Mining is the process”
God’s clock doesn’t function like man’s clock. (From Genesis To Revelation)
Be courageous in Christ Jesus. Ask God to fill your heart with confidence in Christ Jesus.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1: 9
How often do we pour out our hearts to God? How often do we give him a specific request to answer? Psalms (62: 7 – 8)
True faith in Christ Jesus transforms our conduct, attitude, character, speech pattern, motives, and actions. (Romans 12: 1-2)
Motives are just as important as actions. (Proverbs 16:2)
Quiet convictions often earn long-term respect. (Nicodemus – John 3)
God’s way of thinking is important. Remembering God’s faithfulness is worth a pause for reflection. (Isaiah 6: 3 – God’s Master Plan is to fill the earth with His glory. The purpose of life is to develop God’s character).
When God forgives our sins, He forgets them. Don’t stop trusting God just as you are ready to reach your goal. (Jeremiah 31:34 & Biblical Characters)
Be corrected by God and become who God intended you to be. Train your tongue intentionally to speak well, and also train your brain intentionally to think well! (Jonah).
Are you a fan or a follower? Count your blessings one by one, not your sorrows! (Peter).
No matter what the cost, let us follow the footprints of Jesus. (Psalm 77:19).
Because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow! Never underestimate the resurrected power of Christ Jesus in you. Retain the promises of God in your consciousness. This will give you the strength to overcome every difficulty you are facing in this faith journey. (Matthew 6:25-34)
NEHEMIAH – SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IN REVIVAL
God put Nehemiah in Susa just as He had put Esther there a generation before, and just as He had put Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon.
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EVANGELISM | DISCIPLESHIP | LEADERSHIP | PASS IT ON
When God wants to accomplish a work, He always prepares His workers and puts them in the right places at the right time. Even in a common conversation with a friend or relative | Ordinary day | Life changing Experience Joseph 41: 14; David 1 Sam 17: 29.
Nehemiah was determined because the work he was doing was great work and he was serving a great God.
One man with others (V 2) | I questioned them about the Jewish remnant. | 4 – When I heard this, I sat down and wept | Mourned | Fasted |He cared enough to ask; weep, pray & volunteer.
When you are facing an overwhelming project, here’s how to survive the cutthroat competition without losing your cool or your integrity | Pray – Plan – Persist – According to God’s master plan.
Nehemiah 1: 4-11 – Cup bearer – At each meal, the cup bearer must test the King’s food to make sure it was not poisoned. This is an accountable and honorable position in the King’s palace. He is a special guard to protect the king and a man of faithful and impressive character. In whom the king could place a tremendous amount of trust. If the cupbearer turned against the king, it would be easy to assassinate him.
A practical mind paired with a genuine faith can accomplish great things | Nehemiah’s visionary leadership | Renewal cannot take place until we know where to begin | Honest evaluation – Identify the issues and fix them with God’s grace.
STRESS Management:
S – Singing / Worshipping God | T – Thankful heart | R – Rest in Christ Jesus | E – Earnestly seek him | S – Solitude / Quality time | S – Slowdown
How to balance the balance | What is the rule of balance? | An object can be balanced if it’s supported directly under its center of gravity – Instant gratitude Vs Path of consistency | Long-term success – Keeping and maintaining the victorious walk | Like large doors can swing on very small hinges | Right small keys & right doors |
Abraham’s Life | Moses’ Life | David’s Life | Peter’s Life | Paul’s | 1000’s of Godly people (Hebrews 11 and 12) | surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses |
Children of God: | John 1: 12-13-14 | Romans 8: 14-17 | Ephesians 1:3| Isaiah 63:16
The Word Became Flesh: Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Life Through the Spirit: For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him, we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Loving Father: But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.
Dear all, May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you [filling your heart with the spiritual well-being and serenity experienced by those who walk closely with God]. Jude 1: 2 (Amplified Bible)
Word:
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col 4: 5 – 6.
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Mat 5:13
Thought:
God chooses people in many different ways. For example, He may choose a person either before the foundation of the earth or in his/her mother’s womb, or in the furnace of pain. Jesus said we are the light and salt to this earth. Look around, the entire world is filled with sin and it is like the times of Noah/Lot. We are the people responsible to share His love to our circle of nonbelievers. If not we, then who will?
Stand firm in Christ
To make ready a group of people to meet our Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Gal1: 3-5
Word: On Not Loving the World I John 2: 15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
Thought: The more we are captivated by this world and its attractions, the harder it will be to seek God. The best way to avoid entanglement with worldly values is to “feed” our spirits by seeking God through Christ-centered prayers and meditation on His Word.
Have you ever considered how one generation carries the Gospel of Christ Jesus to the next generation? Have you ever wondered what would happen to the Gospel of Christ Jesus if one generation failed to pass it on? Our role is to think biblically and live accordingly!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13
Word: Gen 1: 27 says “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
Thought: What is God’s purpose on Earth?
We are God’s image bearers. We are the aroma of Christ Jesus wherever he leads us. When we hold God’s hand we might leave it, but if He holds our hand He will not leave. This is the successful history of our forefathers those who walked humbly with Him on this Earth.
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
Word:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)
Thought: As a disciple of Christ we are running toward our Heavenly reward. To live effectively, we must keep our eyes on Christ Jesus. Run in such a way to get the prize and run with the purpose in every step. We must have a purpose and a plan (1 Cor 9: 24-27). The essential disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and worship equip us to run with vigor and stamina.
Train diligently – Spiritual progress depends upon it.
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“Transformed souls impacting the campuses and the globe as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Have a Victorious walk in Christ
Multiply – Disciples making disciples – Pass it on
Proclaiming Jesus Wherever He Leads us! To make ready a group of people to meet our LORD Jesus Christ. The Journey Team
Elijah Runs before the Chariot of Ahab. Illustration for The Old Testament – Part II (Brunoff, 1904).
Be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. II Timothy 2: 1
Word: Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1: 3
“And the LORD formed man out of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.” Genesis 2: 7
Thought: The potter making a vessel with his well-trained hands (Ref: Isaiah 64:8 and 2 Corinthians 4:7–11). Elohim reveals His power by creating everything by entirely speaking the Word. In particular, God created us by touching mud from the ground. This shows God’s love for mankind and He proved again His love by generously giving His son LORD Jesus Christ for us on the cross to make the path to salvation. In Christ, we have everything we need for salvation and for living the victorious Christian life. Thank God for what we have received in Christ Jesus.
Never underestimate God’s love for us in Christ Jesus!
Dear all, Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Ephesians 6: 10 Word: Ministry of Reconciliation All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us. so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 (NIV)
Thought: We are called to be ambassadors for Christ Jesus and His Kingdom. An ambassador is an official representative of one country to another. As believers, we are Christ’s ambassadors, sent with the message of redemption in Christ Jesus to the World.
In what ways we are fulfilling our call?
Remember your call and we are the ambassadors of Christ Jesus!
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