Reasons why Life without a Girlfriend is cool...
1. You can stare at any girl....
2. You don`t have to spend money on her.
3. You won`t get boring result in ur board papers.
4. No girlfriend ,no emotional blackmailing
5.If you don`t have a girlfriend ,she can`t dump u.
6.Having a girlfriend is hot, not having a girlfriend is automatically cool,and every ones loves to be a cool guy...
7. This can be more to life than just waiting for the bloody phone to ring .
8. You won`t have to tolerate someone else defining ,"right "and "wrong "for u.
9.Girlfriend can get so possessive that you can`t do anything according ur wishes anymore.
10.You can buy gifts for mom ,dad ,sis or grandpa instead of
a girlfriend and have a happier family life..
11.You won`t have to waste paper writing love letters .No more endless waiting for your date to arrive at some weird shop place ....
12. You can have more friends ,as u will have more time for them.
13.You won`t have to see boring love stories instead of sports.
14.You won`t have to tell lie to anybody and therefore ,u`ll sin less.
15.You can have good nights sleep .. no need to dream about her.
16. You won`t have to fight over having a " Special "friend with your folks .
17. No nonstop nonsense
18. You won`t have drown in the pool of her tears....
19. The list is endless...........
To All Guys don`t worry be happy !
Be cool.....
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for,
but eveything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
(FROM~Unknown Confederate soldier)
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for,
but eveything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
(FROM~Unknown Confederate soldier)
KEEP STOKIN'!
'LET US GO OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE.' MARK 4:37 NIV
Sometimes you only learn to swim by getting thrown into the deep end. When that happens you discover that:
a.if you let it, your fear will take you under
b.you can only tread water for so long
c.when you get to a certain point
there's no turning back, you have to keep going. It's fatal to stop or give up in the middle of the process
d.what God has put within you (the air in the lungs) will sustain you and keep you afloat if only you learn to relax, trust God and keep swimming!
If you're really serious about getting to the other side, you've got to take what's in front of you and keep pushing it behind you. In other words, keep strokin'! YOu might be crying while you're swimming but keep strokin'. YOur heart may be about to come out of your chest but keep strokin.' It's when you feel backed into a corner with nowhere to go that you've to reach down, take hold of what God put within you and keep strokin'
Sometimes you have to rise up in faith and fight your way through, confident that God is on your side. The waters you're in don't determine your destiny; they can either carry you over or take you under. Your faith has got to rise up and fight your fear. If you quit, God can do nothing more for you. So whether you're doing breaststroke, the backstroke or some other kind of stroke nobody's even heard of, keep strokin'!
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
Sometimes you only learn to swim by getting thrown into the deep end. When that happens you discover that:
a.if you let it, your fear will take you under
b.you can only tread water for so long
c.when you get to a certain point
there's no turning back, you have to keep going. It's fatal to stop or give up in the middle of the process
d.what God has put within you (the air in the lungs) will sustain you and keep you afloat if only you learn to relax, trust God and keep swimming!
If you're really serious about getting to the other side, you've got to take what's in front of you and keep pushing it behind you. In other words, keep strokin'! YOu might be crying while you're swimming but keep strokin'. YOur heart may be about to come out of your chest but keep strokin.' It's when you feel backed into a corner with nowhere to go that you've to reach down, take hold of what God put within you and keep strokin'
Sometimes you have to rise up in faith and fight your way through, confident that God is on your side. The waters you're in don't determine your destiny; they can either carry you over or take you under. Your faith has got to rise up and fight your fear. If you quit, God can do nothing more for you. So whether you're doing breaststroke, the backstroke or some other kind of stroke nobody's even heard of, keep strokin'!
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
~CHRISTIAN LIVING~
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Psalm 61:2-3, ESV)
It can be difficult if you're a new Christian and your parents aren't, especially if you're still living at home. They just don't have the same priorities you have. You want to go to a Bible study at church but they expect you to baby-sit while they go to a movie. You know the Bible says to honor your mother and father--but what if your parents make it hard to honor God?
In the Bible, David experienced a similar disregard and opposition. Growing up, he was the forgotten son among many brothers. (See 1 Samuel 16:11). And as he rose to prominence in Israel, he was often on the run. While he was a man who had a strong desire to serve God, he lived through many years in which he was at the mercy of others.
So how did he get by? Psalm 61 holds the answer. In verse one David begins by calling out to God, "Hear my cry, O God" (ESV). The second verse goes on, "from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint" (ESV). At times, David felt as far removed from God as was possible. And yet he knew God was still able to hear him.
"Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy" (Psalm 61:2-3, ESV). This is an amazing verse, because even in uncertain, unsteady times we have a rock solid foundation--a refuge where we can find shelter.
Whether you're oppressed or opposed by actual enemies, an arrogant boss or parents who just don't understand, God is your rock and foundation, holding you steady no matter what. In any situation, God is there. Whoever seems to control your life, it is ultimately held by God.
The secret to getting by while living under your parents' roof is to know that you're also living under God's roof. "Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings!" (Psalm 61:4, ESV). So even if your parents may be holding you back from meeting God at church, they can't remove Him from your life altogether. There's nothing that says you can't worship God from the privacy of your own bedroom anytime you want.
It's very possible to honor both God and your parents. And in the following sections, you'll see more ways you can do this.
Consider It
Read through all of Psalm 61 and think about the following questions:
* Have there been times when it felt like your parents were hindering your relationship with God?
* How did you react in those times?
* Is there a better way you could have responded?
* What are some others ways you can "dwell" in God's house even while in your parents' home?
Apply It
Go back to Psalm 61:6-7: "Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!" This is easy to say when the king (or a parent) is good and honors God. But did you know David prayed this when the king was trying to kill him? Read 1 Samuel 24 and 26 to see what David did when he had two opportunities to retaliate.
Now have you ever prayed these things (Psalm 61:6-7) for your parents? Have you ever prayed that God would bless their lives in the same way He blessed yours? Make it a point to add your parents to your prayer list from now on.
Express It
Praise God for the work He's done in your life and the relationship you have with Him. Ask Him for wisdom in knowing how to honor Him while also honoring your parents. Pray for your parents too. Pray that they would be curious about what's different in your life, and that they would be open to hearing about God.
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
It can be difficult if you're a new Christian and your parents aren't, especially if you're still living at home. They just don't have the same priorities you have. You want to go to a Bible study at church but they expect you to baby-sit while they go to a movie. You know the Bible says to honor your mother and father--but what if your parents make it hard to honor God?
In the Bible, David experienced a similar disregard and opposition. Growing up, he was the forgotten son among many brothers. (See 1 Samuel 16:11). And as he rose to prominence in Israel, he was often on the run. While he was a man who had a strong desire to serve God, he lived through many years in which he was at the mercy of others.
So how did he get by? Psalm 61 holds the answer. In verse one David begins by calling out to God, "Hear my cry, O God" (ESV). The second verse goes on, "from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint" (ESV). At times, David felt as far removed from God as was possible. And yet he knew God was still able to hear him.
"Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy" (Psalm 61:2-3, ESV). This is an amazing verse, because even in uncertain, unsteady times we have a rock solid foundation--a refuge where we can find shelter.
Whether you're oppressed or opposed by actual enemies, an arrogant boss or parents who just don't understand, God is your rock and foundation, holding you steady no matter what. In any situation, God is there. Whoever seems to control your life, it is ultimately held by God.
The secret to getting by while living under your parents' roof is to know that you're also living under God's roof. "Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings!" (Psalm 61:4, ESV). So even if your parents may be holding you back from meeting God at church, they can't remove Him from your life altogether. There's nothing that says you can't worship God from the privacy of your own bedroom anytime you want.
It's very possible to honor both God and your parents. And in the following sections, you'll see more ways you can do this.
Consider It
Read through all of Psalm 61 and think about the following questions:
* Have there been times when it felt like your parents were hindering your relationship with God?
* How did you react in those times?
* Is there a better way you could have responded?
* What are some others ways you can "dwell" in God's house even while in your parents' home?
Apply It
Go back to Psalm 61:6-7: "Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!" This is easy to say when the king (or a parent) is good and honors God. But did you know David prayed this when the king was trying to kill him? Read 1 Samuel 24 and 26 to see what David did when he had two opportunities to retaliate.
Now have you ever prayed these things (Psalm 61:6-7) for your parents? Have you ever prayed that God would bless their lives in the same way He blessed yours? Make it a point to add your parents to your prayer list from now on.
Express It
Praise God for the work He's done in your life and the relationship you have with Him. Ask Him for wisdom in knowing how to honor Him while also honoring your parents. Pray for your parents too. Pray that they would be curious about what's different in your life, and that they would be open to hearing about God.
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
“Be filled with the Spirit.” Eph 5:18 NKJV
The new birth doesn’t automatically eliminate the old nature. We live in bodies that are susceptible to sin, so we must stay filled with God’s Spirit. Paul says: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” (Gal 5:16 NAS). Then he gives us a familiar illustration: “Do not be drunk with wine…but be filled with the Spirit.” Notice these things:
First, Paul’s talking about yielding control of our life to God’s Spirit. When someone’s drunk we say they’re “under the influence.” Second, Paul’s statement is a command. “Be filled.” He didn’t say, “If you’d like to,” or “It would be nice.” No, if you are going to please God then you must be constantly filled with His Spirit. Third, this applies to every believer, not just a select few. Sometimes we look at someone and say, “They love Jesus so much; why can’t I be like that?” You can be like that! The difference is the filling of the Spirit, not the fact that they have something you don’t. Fourth, you can’t fill yourself. Like filling your car, you must regularly go for a gas refill. And for that, you go to the gas station! “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Mt 5:6 NIV). Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Then go to Him who fills you up. Fifth, it’s a continuous action. You can’t run your car on a single tank of gas; you’ve got to keep going back to the source. The Spirit’s filling is a dynamic, moment-by-moment experience. Why is it that way? Because we live in a world that depletes us spiritually and contend with a carnal nature that seeks to defeat us. So, “Be filled with the Spirit.”
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
The new birth doesn’t automatically eliminate the old nature. We live in bodies that are susceptible to sin, so we must stay filled with God’s Spirit. Paul says: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” (Gal 5:16 NAS). Then he gives us a familiar illustration: “Do not be drunk with wine…but be filled with the Spirit.” Notice these things:
First, Paul’s talking about yielding control of our life to God’s Spirit. When someone’s drunk we say they’re “under the influence.” Second, Paul’s statement is a command. “Be filled.” He didn’t say, “If you’d like to,” or “It would be nice.” No, if you are going to please God then you must be constantly filled with His Spirit. Third, this applies to every believer, not just a select few. Sometimes we look at someone and say, “They love Jesus so much; why can’t I be like that?” You can be like that! The difference is the filling of the Spirit, not the fact that they have something you don’t. Fourth, you can’t fill yourself. Like filling your car, you must regularly go for a gas refill. And for that, you go to the gas station! “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Mt 5:6 NIV). Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Then go to Him who fills you up. Fifth, it’s a continuous action. You can’t run your car on a single tank of gas; you’ve got to keep going back to the source. The Spirit’s filling is a dynamic, moment-by-moment experience. Why is it that way? Because we live in a world that depletes us spiritually and contend with a carnal nature that seeks to defeat us. So, “Be filled with the Spirit.”
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
BE WILLING TO START SMALL
“For who hath despised the day of small things?” Zec 4:10
D. L. Moody became a spokesman for God and a changer of nations. But if you’d met him early in life you wouldn’t have thought it was possible. Although he was raised in church, he was spiritually ignorant. When he moved to Boston, he began attending a Bible-preaching church. In April of 1855, a Sunday school teacher came to the shoe store where he worked and led him to Christ. A month later, when he applied to become a member of that church, it was clear that he knew nothing about the Bible. One of his Sunday school teachers later wrote, “I’ve never met anyone who seemed less likely to become a Christian of clear and decided views, much less fill any place of public usefulness.” So they asked him to take a year of Bible study. During his interview with the membership committee a year later, his answers were only slightly improved. He was barely literate and used atrocious grammar. Nobody on that church committee thought God would ever use him. But they were wrong. And the people who say you will never amount to anything for God, are wrong too!
Every oak tree starts as an acorn. Jesus began in a stable but He didn’t stay there. David was a shepherd boy with a slingshot but he became Israel’s greatest king. Joseph was a prisoner but he became prime minister. Understand this: you are a seed capable of producing a harvest for God. So take all that you have and all that you are, place it into God’s hands and be willing to start small.
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
D. L. Moody became a spokesman for God and a changer of nations. But if you’d met him early in life you wouldn’t have thought it was possible. Although he was raised in church, he was spiritually ignorant. When he moved to Boston, he began attending a Bible-preaching church. In April of 1855, a Sunday school teacher came to the shoe store where he worked and led him to Christ. A month later, when he applied to become a member of that church, it was clear that he knew nothing about the Bible. One of his Sunday school teachers later wrote, “I’ve never met anyone who seemed less likely to become a Christian of clear and decided views, much less fill any place of public usefulness.” So they asked him to take a year of Bible study. During his interview with the membership committee a year later, his answers were only slightly improved. He was barely literate and used atrocious grammar. Nobody on that church committee thought God would ever use him. But they were wrong. And the people who say you will never amount to anything for God, are wrong too!
Every oak tree starts as an acorn. Jesus began in a stable but He didn’t stay there. David was a shepherd boy with a slingshot but he became Israel’s greatest king. Joseph was a prisoner but he became prime minister. Understand this: you are a seed capable of producing a harvest for God. So take all that you have and all that you are, place it into God’s hands and be willing to start small.
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
RVEALING & REMOVING
“Save me, O Lord, from lying lips.” Ps 120:2 NIV
Armand Hammer died at ninety-two. USA Today once called him “a giant of capitalism and confidant of world leaders.” That was his reputation, but not his character. After his death, the truth became known. Harvard-educated political scientist Edward Epstein wrote Dossier: The Secret History of Armand Hammer, in which he reported that Hammer got his start laundering money for the Soviet government, then hired ghostwriters to write fictitious autobiographies of his life. He got more money through a string of broken marriages. He allowed his father, who was a physician, to go to prison for a botched abortion Hammer himself had performed. He neglected his only son. He had no friends at Occidental Petroleum where “he fired his top executives as though they were errand boys.” When his brother Victor died, he filed a claim of $667,000 against the $700,000 estate, rather than dispersing it to Victor’s children and nursing home-bound wife. When Hammer died, his son Julian did not attend his funeral. Neither did the members of his two brothers’ families. And neither did anyone else. His pallbearers were his chauffeur, his male nurse, and other personal employees.
The Psalmist, who was acutely aware of his own shortcomings, wrote, “Save me, O Lord, from lying lips.” When you pray this way, get ready for God to do two things:
(1) Reveal. God will pinpoint areas of your life that you must deal with.
(2) Remove. Some things will be taken away. Will it be quick or easy? Probably not. But God will strengthen you until these battles are won and the character of Christ is revealed in you.
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
Armand Hammer died at ninety-two. USA Today once called him “a giant of capitalism and confidant of world leaders.” That was his reputation, but not his character. After his death, the truth became known. Harvard-educated political scientist Edward Epstein wrote Dossier: The Secret History of Armand Hammer, in which he reported that Hammer got his start laundering money for the Soviet government, then hired ghostwriters to write fictitious autobiographies of his life. He got more money through a string of broken marriages. He allowed his father, who was a physician, to go to prison for a botched abortion Hammer himself had performed. He neglected his only son. He had no friends at Occidental Petroleum where “he fired his top executives as though they were errand boys.” When his brother Victor died, he filed a claim of $667,000 against the $700,000 estate, rather than dispersing it to Victor’s children and nursing home-bound wife. When Hammer died, his son Julian did not attend his funeral. Neither did the members of his two brothers’ families. And neither did anyone else. His pallbearers were his chauffeur, his male nurse, and other personal employees.
The Psalmist, who was acutely aware of his own shortcomings, wrote, “Save me, O Lord, from lying lips.” When you pray this way, get ready for God to do two things:
(1) Reveal. God will pinpoint areas of your life that you must deal with.
(2) Remove. Some things will be taken away. Will it be quick or easy? Probably not. But God will strengthen you until these battles are won and the character of Christ is revealed in you.
(From the book "Word 4u 2day")
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