Sage Meanderings

August 18, 2011

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

August 15, 2011

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

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August 13, 2011

Infinite possibilities

"We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

August 11, 2011

Real peace

Real peace is not in power, money, or weapons, but in deep inner peace."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

August 10, 2011

Be Happy

"If you don't have enough peace and compassion within you, there is no way you can be happy."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"...we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance"
(Psalm 66:12, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Friend, no matter what your circumstances may look like today, God's plan is to bring you through to a place of abundance. He wants you to have an abundance of peace, an abundance of joy, an abundance of resources — He wants you to overflow with His blessings so that you can be a blessing to the people around you.

One thing I've learned is that if you want to live in the overflow of God's blessings, you have to have an attitude to receive the overflow. Remember, as a believer in Jesus, you are a child of the Most High God. Royal blood is flowing through your veins. You were not created to be average. You were not created to barely get by and drag through life. You have seeds of greatness on the inside. You are well able to do whatever God has called you to do!

Today, I encourage you to put your shoulders back, hold your head up high and start thinking like a victor. And when you're a victor, you know that any adversity in your life is not permanent, it's temporary. Have the attitude to receive the overflow of God's abundance. Keep believing and keep expecting because it's just a matter of time until He turns things around in your favor!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, today I open my mind and heart to You. I choose to believe that You have a good plan for me. By faith today, I receive the blessings You have for me so that I can be a blessing to others. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

August 08, 2011

Everyone profits from our smile, our peace

"If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

August 03, 2011

This a keeper: A true measure of man is how he treats someone who do him no good

A TRUE MEASURE OF A MAN IS HOW HE TREATS SOMEONE WHO CAN DO HIM ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD....

A Keeper

Their marriage was good, their dreams focused.

Their best friends lived barely a wave away.

I can see them now,

Dad in trousers, work shirt and a hat;

and Mom in a house dress,

lawn mower in one hand, and dish-towel in the other.

It was the time for fixing things:

a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door,

the oven door, the hem in a dress.

Things we keep.

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy .

All that re-fixing, re-heating leftovers, renewing;

I wanted just once to be wasteful?

Waste meant affluence.

Throwing things away meant you knew there'd always be more.

But when my mother died,

and I was standing in that clear morning light in the warmth of the hospital room,

I was struck with the pain of learning

that sometimes there isn't any more.

Sometimes,

what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...

never to return.

So...... While we have it,

it's best we love it...

And care for it...

And fix it when it's broken...

And heal it when it's sick.

This is true: For marriage...

And old cars...

And children who misbehave at times...

Dogs and cats with bad hips...

And ageing parents...

And grandparents.

We keep them because they are worth it,

because we are worth it.

Some things we keep,

like a best friend that moved away

or a classmate we grew up with.

There are just some things that make life important,

Like people we know who are special...

And so, we keep them close!

I received this from someone who thinks I am a 'keeper,'

so I've sent it to the people I think of in the same way...

Now it's your turn to send this to those people that are 'keepers' in your life?

Good friends are like stars ...

You don't always see them,

but you know they are always there!

Friends are God's way of taking care of us.

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August 01, 2011

We are shaped by our thoughts

"We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them."

~The B

Happiness never decreases by being shared

"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

~The B

July 29, 2011

Sift speech through a sieve

"The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve."

~The B

July 28, 2011

They that go down to the sea and do business in deep waters, they will see the wonders of God

They saw the works of the Lord, His wonderful deeds in the deep"
(Psalm 107:24, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

The scripture says is Psalm 107:23, "They that go down to the sea and do business in deep waters, they will see the wonders of God." Friend, you and I were created to do business in deep waters. In other words, we're not supposed to have little dreams or little plans. We are supposed to have big dreams. We are supposed to go out into the deep things God has for us. But understand, when you're out there in the deep waters, you can't touch the ground. You can't see the shoreline, and at times, it can get a little rocky. You may not always see how things are going to work out. But, the scripture tells us that deep calls to deep. In other words, God is the one who has called you to the deep waters. He is with you, and He knows there are deep things on the inside of you. When you are in those deep waters, you are not alone. God is with you, and He's causing those deep things inside of you to come forth.

If you feel like you are out in the deep today, if you feel like you are overwhelmed, remember, you are in the right place and God is with you. You will see His wonderful deeds in the deep, and you will fulfill the destiny He has in store for you.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I surrender every area of my life to You. I hunger for every single thing You have in store for me. I choose to trust You out in the deep waters knowing that You have good things in store for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

July 27, 2011

Foot feels the foot

"The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground."

~The B

July 25, 2011

If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.

"On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."

~The B

Real Life has a way of leveling the playing field

Real Life has a way of leveling the playing field.

July 24, 2011

"In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves."

~The B

July 22, 2011

Unity of Life with all beings

"He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye."

~The B

July 18, 2011

Everyone profits from our smile

"If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

You must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening

"You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening, and loving speech. This is a universal thing, taught by all religions."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

The Purpose of a Dog

For all the dog lovers that I know......
Be sure to scroll all the way down & read the story and thoughts at the end.
The purpose of a dog!

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live..

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously..

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do..

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

T

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July 16, 2011

Smiling brings peace

"Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the
world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration
against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace.It is with our
capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make
peace."

~Thich Nhat Hahn

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July 14, 2011

Smile = Joy

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your
smile can be the source of your joy."

~Thich Nhat Hanh











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July 13, 2011

If you don’t want to slip, don’t go where it’s slippery.

Like they say: if you don't want to slip, don't go where it's slippery.

July 12, 2011

We make ourselves miserable or happy

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July 11, 2011

Keep you body healthy

"Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos - the trees, the clouds, everything."

~Thich Nhat Hanh

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July 09, 2011

Eagle Beautiful....Wisdom

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July 06, 2011

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June 22, 2011

To find yourself you must annihilate yourself

"I used to have a sign pinned up on my wall that read: 'Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found in us."

~Pema Chödrön

June 19, 2011

God: what if you are wrong ?

What if you don't believe in me and you are wrong?

- GOD

A father is tallest when he is kneeling in prayer to God.

86 year old beach advice

We should all be like our dog thinks we are.