Fwd: Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration

 

"God is life. God is life in action. The best way to say, "I love you, God," is to live your life doing your best. The best way to say, "Thank you, God," is by letting go of the past and living in the present moment, right here and now. Whatever life takes away from you, let it go. When you surrender and let go of the past, you allow yourself to be fully alive in the moment. Letting go of the past means you can enjoy the dream that is happening right now."

 

  ~Don Miguel Ruiz 


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The New Has Come

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come"
(2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Everyone loves to get something new. But as a believer in Jesus, you're not only getting something new, you are something new. You are a brand new creation! Your eternal being, your spirit, is re-created in Christ. The old is gone, the new has come! You may not necessarily feel new right away. That's because the Bible tells us that we are to "work out" our salvation. That means you have to retrain your body and mind to act, think, speak and live according to God's ways instead of the old habits you used to have. Don't ever get stuck in the rut of thinking, "I'll never change...that's just the way I am." No, the Bible says that the Spirit of God aids us in our weakness. He gives us strength to overcome. He empowers us to live as more than conquerors in this life.

Is there something you want to change in your life today? If you've received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then start declaring, "I am a new creation in Christ! I am empowered to overcome! I am equipped to walk in the new, abundant life the Lord has in store for me!"

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, thank You for making me a new creation. Thank You for empowering me to live as an overcomer. I give this day to You and ask that You help me to fully understand the plan You have for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

I am who God says I am, not anyone else

"You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth"
(1 Samuel 17:33, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Are you stuck in a rut today because of the negative words that have been spoken over you in the past? In today's verse, we see that before David faced Goliath, he heard the accusing voices. But instead of listening to what others said, he chose to listen to what God said. He knew he was called, chosen and equipped to defeat that giant; and today, you are called, chosen and equipped for victory, too!

Remember what we say every week at Lakewood, "I am who God says I am." What we're saying in effect is "I am not who my chemistry teacher says I am." "I am not who my ex-husband or ex-wife says I am." "I am not who my critics say I am," and nowadays, "I am not who the bloggers say I am." "I am who God says I am." That means we are anointed. We are equipped. We are talented. We are redeemed. We are blessed. We have the favor of God!

Today, if you've been held back by negative words spoken over you, ask yourself, "Who told me I'm not tall enough?" "Who told me I'm just average?" "Who told me that I'm not that talented?" Let go and forgive those people. Stop listening to the wrong voices and take the limits off of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which so beautifully directs my steps. Today I step forward in confidence knowing that You are with me. I shake off negative words from the past and choose to forgive those who have hurt me. Thank You for leading me into victory! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Speak with truth and love

"Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love."

 

  ~Don Miguel 

 

“The tongue has the power of life and death...”

"The tongue has the power of life and death..."
(Proverbs 18:21, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Have you thought about the people in your life who need your blessing? They need your approval. They need to hear you say, "I'm proud of you. You're going to do great things." That's speaking the blessing. That's releasing favor into their future. When you say to the people you love, "I'm so glad you're in my life. You mean the world to me," you just gave them the blessing. When you tell one of your employees, coworkers or a student, "You amaze me with your ability. You have such a bright future," those are not just nice compliments. When you speak the blessing, you're releasing God's wisdom, protection, favor and abundance into their future. You can literally help shape their destiny. One word of encouragement, one word of approval can be what helps them to really step up to who God created them to be.

Today, choose to speak the blessing. Sow good seeds into the lives of the people you love. Remember, what you make happen for others, God will make happen for you. As you sow the blessing, you'll reap the blessing and experience His victory and favor all the days of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Dear Jesus, thank You for empowering me with Your love, grace and favor today. Show me ways that I can be a blessing and speak the blessing over the people I encounter today. Use me for Your glory in everything I do. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

 

Tyler Moore

3959 Electric Road | Suite 400 | Roanoke, Virginia 24018
telephone 540 777 1010 extension 223 direct | richmond 804 592 1010
facsimile 540 777 1004 | toll free 866 403 7285

THIS MESSAGE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND MAY BE PROTECTED BY ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY AND DELETE AND DESTROY THE MESSAGE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS. If you were an intended recipient as a client, co-counsel or retained consultant, you should maintain the e-mail's contents in strict confidence. Thanks. Tyler M.Moore PLC.