Nothing Like Enthusiasm

 E-word Communicator, Encouragement
Mar 052012
 

Nothing Like Enthusiasm:

In over thirty years of church ministry – there’s one thing that I’ve observed in others which has made a difference to the progress and growth of my Christian walk – and that’s enthusiasm. 

Looking back over the sequence of events – I can remember the moments – as a young junior leader in a children’s evangelistic mission – when a certain leader came into the room – his joyful enthusiasm captured everyone’s imagination. 

I’m sure you’ve met the person who is excited about their goals and dreams, and how it shows through in the way they talk and even the way they move! 

Such exuberance, gusto, keenness, eagerness, warmth, zeal, passion, devotion and so on. 

Just like laughter, enthusiasm can be contagious. 

Sure-enough, I’ve been encouraged and influenced by so many over the years. 

Consider this, who would you rather be with at home, work, school or play? 

Someone who hates what they are doing – or someone who loves what they are doing 

I guess the answer is obvious! 

Anyhow, this week I discovered a very interesting quote written by the nineteenth century author, lecturer, and poet – Ralph Waldo Emerson: 

“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” 

In fact, even the writings of the apostle Paul encourage us to do our work with enthusiasm. 

In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Do your best. 

Work from the heart. Work heartily. 

Whatever you are doing, let your heart be in your work. 

And work with a smile on your face.1.

Equally, King Solomon inspires us with confidence, as we read – whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! 

Whatever you do, do well.2.

In light of this, with gusto and without reservation – snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment! 

Friends, if enthusiasm drives passion and fuels achievement – set the pace! 

Be yourself! 

Inspire others! 

Keep faith alive! 

Build-up hope! 

Accept, and reflect the Father’s love! 

. Love life! 

Live loved! 

Amen? Amen!

1 Ephesians 6:7

Ephesians 6:7
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7 Gladly serve your masters, as though they were the Lord himself, and not simply people.

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Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23
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23 Do your work willingly, as though you were serving the Lord himself, and not just your earthly master.

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New Century Version.

The Message.

2 Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
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7 Be happy and enjoy eating and drinking! God decided long ago that this is what you should do. 8 Dress up, comb your hair, and look your best. 9 Life is short, and you love your wife, so enjoy being with her. This is what you are supposed to do as you struggle through life on this earth. 10 Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or knows anything.

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New Living Translation.

Be Real

 E-word Communicator, Encouragement, Faith, Guidance
Feb 272012
 

Be Real: 

If you’re new to the Christian faith, or if you’ve been on the journey for some time – we encourage you to attend a Bible believing church – and keep in regular Christian fellowship. 

Try talking to God on a daily basis – and make an effort to read the Bible as often as you can. 

Now friends, these are good sound guidelines, but if we are honest with ourselves – it can be quite hard trying to keep to a routine. 

It’s so easy to get distracted. 

So easy to leave it until tomorrow, another day, next week, and so on. 

Yet if these guidelines are adopted and introduced into the usual course of events – it won’t be long before they could be a regular practice. 

And nothing beats the encouragement from genuine friends. 

Just remember, faith is a journey – not a guilt trip! 

It’s a way of life. A life-style. 

If the way we live reflects the heart of God – there’s a strong chance people will see we are real. 

So, set the pace. Make the time. Don’t give up, or quit! 

Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do – but spurring each other on.1.

Let’s get-rid of the guilt and performance based approach, and instead, share all the good things that we have and experience. 

And yes, we acknowledge – this E-word only goes a little way to make the journey smooth and straight – but as we strongly motivate encouragement – we hope it helps.

1 Hebrews 10:24-25

Hebrews 10:24-25
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24 We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things. 25 Some people have got out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer.

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Streams Of Peaceful Water

 E-word Communicator
Feb 202012
 

Streams Of Peaceful Water: 

 This week I was led to read an old favourite – one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms. 

It was a particular Psalm which is one of the most familiar and most treasured. 

In fact, you may know it. 

It’s sometimes repeated aloud from memory, or sometimes joined by others in a hymn-sing. 

Have you guessed which Psalm it is yet? 

Well, judging by the title of this week’s E-word, I’m sure you have! 

Anyhow, I’m confident you will agree – this rephrasing of the first part of the Psalm seems to express the message in a very refreshing and sunny way. 

Here goes: - 

“You, Lord, are my Shepherd. I will never be in need. You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, and you refresh my life.”1.

 Friends, when we are drained of energy or effectiveness – extremely tired – having one’s spring unwound – feeling completely exhausted as a result of long-time stress – or run-down until we become physically and mentally fatigued – we need to have our lives refreshed! 

But when we’re at wits end – perplexed – unable to think what to do next – who can possibly refresh our lives? 

Only the One who will lead us to streams of peaceful water! 

Yes! That’s right! 

“You, Lord, are my Shepherd. I will never be in need.” 

Only He can renew and strengthen us! 

Only He can refresh our lives! 

 Still, in the busyness of our everyday lives – have you ever noticed how easy it is to give little or no attention to the One who really counts!! 

Perhaps we’ve been too distracted by the “hustle and bustle” of daily events to even realise! 

No wonder we’re worn-out – and tired of being tired!! 

But there is a place of ultimate peace. 

A place of rest. 

A place of simple contentment – completeness – wholeness – well being – and harmony. 

 Once we have identified ourselves with this, let’s reach out to the One who really counts. 

The Living God. 

The Good Shepherd. 

Let’s be led by Him to the streams of peaceful water. 

As soon as we are – He will refresh our lives – quench our thirst – give us new energy and strength – and make visible the God-colours in our lives. 

He, who puts all things together, makes all things whole, will provide us with everything we need. 

In truth, all our needs could never exhaust God’s supplies! 

Agree? Agree! 

1 Psalm 23:1-3

Psalm 23:1-3
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23 The good shepherd 1 You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in need. 2 You let me rest in fields : . of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, 3 and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.

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Pray First

 E-word Communicator
Feb 132012
 

Pray First: 

“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.”1.

Friends, throughout the entire extent of history, God has acknowledged the prayers of His children. 

On a personal level; all the way through the times of success and misfortune – the ups and the downs – even when the moments hadn’t been a smooth sailing and joy-filled experience – our God has listened to and answered our prayers. 

And He still does! 

Agree? Agree! 

Okay, not always in the way we expect Him, but always in the way He knows best. 

In the reading for this week, we are encouraged to pray. 

Yes! That’s right! 

Try talking to God on a daily basis. 

“Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well.” 

And, let’s remember to honour those who lead, guide and inspire us – provided this also honours God. 

Surely, this is the way our Savior God wants us to live!2.

Remember, God has promised – if we call upon His name, He will be there ready for us: He will listen from heaven.3. 

So friends, take time today to pray to God on behalf of every nation – for all the inhabitants of the earth – and everyone you know. 

Then, as your prayer life grows, watch for God’s answers, and remember to be thankful when they come.4.

Amen? Amen!

1 1 Timothy 2:1-2

1 Timothy 2:1-2
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How to pray 2 1 First of all, I ask you to pray for everyone. Ask God to help and bless them all, and tell God how thankful you are for each of them. 2 Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honour God.

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2 1 Timothy 2:3

1 Timothy 2:3
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3 This kind of prayer is good, and it pleases God our Saviour.

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3 2 Chronicles 7:14

2 Chronicles 7:14
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14 If my own people will humbly pray and turn back to me and stop sinning, then I will answer them from heaven. I will forgive them and make their land fertile once again.

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Jeremiah 33:3

Jeremiah 33:3
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3 Ask me, and I will tell you things that you don't know and can't find out.

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The Message.

4 Colossians 4:2

Colossians 4:2
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2 Never give up praying. And when you pray, keep alert and be thankful.

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Exaggerated Opinion

 Insight
Feb 122012
 

Exaggerated Opinion: 

The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what He does for us, not by what we are and what we do for Him.1.

In other words, don’t estimate and think of yourself more highly than you ought – don’t have an exaggerated opinion of your own importance, but rate your ability with sober judgment.2.

Romans 12:3

Romans 12:3
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3 I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you.

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1 The Message.

2 Based on The Amplified Version.

Living Loved

 Insight
Feb 112012
 

Living Loved: 

Ephesians 4:2

Ephesians 4:2
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2 Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other. .2: .

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…embracing the Fathers love towards us, directing our love towards Him, and conveying our love towards those who He loves.

Looking For God

 Insight
Feb 102012
 

Looking For God: 

Good counsel and common sense are My characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out. With My help, leaders rule, and lawmakers legislate fairly; with My help, governors govern, along with all in legitimate authority. I love those who love Me; those who look for Me find Me.1.

Proverbs 8:14-17

Proverbs 8:14-17
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14 I am strong, and I offer sensible advice and sound judgment. 15 By my power kings govern, and rulers make laws that are fair. 16 Every honest leader rules with help from me. 17 I love everyone who loves me, and I will be found by all who honestly search.

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1 The Message.

Small Potatoes

 Insight
Feb 092012
 

Small Potatoes: 

Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us.1.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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Faith in the Lord 16 We never give up. Our bodies are gradually dying, but we ourselves are being made stronger each day. 17 These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing. 18 Things that are seen don't last for ever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That's why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.

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Our best days are ahead!

Bible Gateway – The Message.

Sunlit Fields

 Insight
Feb 072012
 

Sunlit Fields: 

Now I stroll at leisure with God in the sunlit fields of life. 

__Words from The Message.

Psalm 56:13

Psalm 56:13
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13 You protected me from death and kept me from stumbling, so that I would please you and follow the light that leads to life.

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God Is There:

 E-word Communicator
Feb 062012
 

God Is There: 

Here’s a great quote by Dr Keith Warrington, the author of the book – Healing and Suffering: Biblical and Pastoral Reflections. 

“God’s power is for overcoming life’s problems, not for escaping them. It isn’t always there to make the mountains melt, but to make them manageable; not always to make the desert disappear, the darkness depart or the fog fade away, but to keep us, care for us and carry us through, enabling us to grow in the process.” 

Warrington indicates – a healthy balance is needed to remind believers that God is with them in the shadows of suffering as well as health and wholeness.

In truth, David the Psalmist was right-on when he wrote: 

Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid, because You are with me.1.

Today, I’m reminded of what Paul the Apostle wrote:

We are hedged in – pressed on every side – troubled and oppressed in every way, but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair. 

We are pursued – persecuted and hard driven, BUT NOT DESERTED TO STAND ALONE; we are struck down to the ground, but never struck out and destroyed.2.

Friends, as we travel down this bumpy road called life, we will meet many demanding or stimulating situations along the way, but they can be used to improve rather than damage us. 

Consider this, as followers of Jesus, we don’t completely function in our own strength – we have God alongside us! 

Yep! That’s right! 

God is there – ready to help when we need Him.3.

And know this, His grace is enough; it’s all we need. His strength comes into its own in our weakness.4.

Sure-enough, His power becomes clear, visible and noticeable when we don’t have any. 

Now, that’s something to think about. 

Agree? Agree!

1 New Century Version.

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4
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4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod shepherd's rod: The Hebrew text mentions two objects carried by the shepherd: a club to defend against wild animals and a long pole to guide and control the sheep. makes me feel safe.

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2 Amplified Bible..

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

2 Corinthians 4:8-9
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8 We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don't know what to do, we never give up. 9 In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again.

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3 The Message.

Psalm 46:1

Psalm 46:1
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46 God is our mighty fortress 1 God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.

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4 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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9 But he replied, “My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly boast about how weak I am. 10 Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or ill-treated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong.

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