Book Of Life

The book of life is the heavenly record (God’s Book). Jesus Himself determines whether the names that are recorded in the book of life remain in that record and are supported by His confession that they belong to Him at the day of judgment.

Those who have received Christ as their Saviour have their names in God’s book and can rejoice.

Like 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirit is subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because you names are written in heaven.

His book has the names of those who are destined because of God’s grace and they’re destined because of God’s grace and their faithfulness to participate in God’s heavenly kingdom.

When I was struggling years ago, I was still going to church and struggling. I had a wall up so high not even God could reach me. I fought and fought and prayed and cried for God to help me. I was tired of living with the pain and punishment I felt all the time. There were time I thought even God can’t forgive me. Being the stubborn woman I was, I kept crying out to go. It was a hard fight but finally God began to listen to my prays and one day. I just knew he forgave me completely. The experience I had was mind blowing.

Don’t ever think you’ve done go much wrong that God won’t forgive you. He will sometimes take extra work on your side. But when it happens it will be intense. You can get in the book of life no matter what if you start living right.

Isaiah 62:2 reads thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord will name.

A prophet I listen to all the time, was talking about a vision or dream someone had was in heaven and looked in the Book of Life but she could not find her name, then she suddenly has a revelation and she knew why, because God had given her a new name.

Revelation 3:12 reads I will write upon him my new name. Only the Redeemed of the Lord will enter in.

The Booj of life will be used along with the books of judgment and the final judgment to separate the righteous and the wicked.

Revelation 20:12 reads And I saw the dead, small, and great, stand before God; and the books were opened which is the book of life, and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

I was listening to a study on Revelation and the pastor was teaching on purposes. We all have a purpose in their lives, if we don’t live out our purpose. We will not get into the book of life without living our purpose.

Asking Wrongly

You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions (James 4: 1-3).

This passage makes this very plain. It addresses some of the problems present in the original audience.

When I was young I learned this lesson, I alway told people the God never answered “My” prayers, I never understood the reason why.

We read in verses 1 and 2 that there are many quarrels and fights that are motivated by covetousness and inordinate desire. Such motivations are just like the jealousy and selfish ambition that characterize earthly wisdom. What is covetousness except the jealous desire to have what belongs to our neighbor? Is not selfish ambition often the result of coveting another power or position?

These desires were resulting in murder. Some commentators take the word murder literally since the audience was formerly Zealots and not above taking the lives of others. This not probably the best interpretation since the condemnation would be harsh if those in the audience were actually killing one another. The word used for murder can be used for murder here can be used figuratively and such used in keeping with James’ warning concerning the tongue. The murder being discussed here was not being perpetrated against physical life, but rather against another person’s character.

If we manifest the disorder of vile practices that result from earthly wisdom our prayers will be in vain.

It is not until you can with a kind heart and the will of God to come forth that our prayers will be heard.

For example: Year’s ago I was praying that my daughter-in-law would have I’ll done to her, because of the way she treated our family. I prayed some pretty awful stuff. She hurt me so I wanted to hurt her. And my son and her relationship had taken the brunt of all this hate. They were struggling and in turn my son would call me to vent. Little did he know I was praying about. God brought to my attention that I was hurting my son as well as her.

It was not God’s will for any of us to be hurt. So, I switched what I was praying towards her. Praying for peace and happiness for them and for myself to accept my daughter-in-law as the one my chose to love and take as his wife.

Their relationship problems stopped and although they don’t come to visit often. I have come to accept this as normal.

If we pray negative prayers they will not be answered that way we want. We have to pray our will as God’s will. With love and respect if we want to have them answered.

When we pray we need to pray this way:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed thy name, they kingdom come; as earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (Matthew 6:9).

God is about love and peace not about anything negative. I can pray for 100000 dollars God will not ever answer that prayer cause he knows I’m going to spend that money on earthly possessions. But if I pray for a person that needs a blessing of some food in their cupboard that is much more likely to get answered.

Be consistent in your prayers. I’ve prayed for my marriage to be saved and it was in God’s timing only. Not mine. I prayed for God to heal my cancer, and I was healed. It takes focus and time with God to get a breakthrough in anything. It has to be within his will.

When we do not ask the Lord to meet our needs, or if we ask him to do so with the motives, we will miss out on the wisdom and all the other blessings that God offers to His children. Do not doubt whether you will receive it. Believe and receive your prayers as truth. Don’t pray for your own agenda. Search your heart and ask God to purify your motives so that you might pray in a manner pleasing to Him.

Hoarding

This is a real issue in America and I’m sure all over the World, it’s really talked about much.

Hoarding has broad searching implications including a substantial pubic health burden it’s linked to occupational impairment, and poor physical health.

In North America it’s estimated 30% of the population maintains a collection of some sort. The practice of collecting in individuals maintain is collection of objects that are generally consider interesting and valuable.

Compulsive hoarding is characterized by the acquisition of, and failure to throw away a large number of possessions

Excessive clutter the precludes activities for which the living space was designed.

Significant distress or impairment in functioning caused by the hoarding.

My husband is a hoarder and it’s a hard thing to live with him. He collects cars, car parts, and wood boxes which he says he can put little stuff inside. Our from porch is awful, I tried to clean it one time and it stressed him out such much that I was going to throw his stuff away. I haven’t done it. I have a friend and her boyfriend collects newspapers. Another who collects a number of things. It a enormous problem in the town we live it.

It’s not uncommon for community public health departments to become overburdened with complaints in bigger cities or towns regarding sanitary conditions and fire hazard risks.

Hoarding is a significant psychiatric problem that occurs at twice the rate of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). For times the rate of Bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. It has been linked with impulsive control disorders and appears to have high rates of major depressive disorder

Hoarding affects between 6 million and 15 million people in the United States alone. Treatment for hoarding has to guided by a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach.

Historically, hoarding has been deemed a subtype of OCD, new evidence suggests that there are more differences that similarities. Evidence shows it is a stand alone disorder though there are links that confirms that major depressive disorder.

I know from experience That it’s a hard thing for the individuals and there families. It’s seems to me that it is inherited.

My husband tells me his grandpa and uncle had this issue. My husband recognizes the problem but can’t bring himself to do anything about it. If I throw anything away of his, I have to be very careful that he got it long enough to forgotten he has it.

I never realized Hoarding was a Psychiatric disorder until I was researching it to see if I could help people with this problem.

The Storms Of Life

The disciples experienced several mountain-top moments in their time with Jesus. But when a storm hit while they were out on the Sea of Galilee, fear took over. Among the roaring waves with the boat rocking. Jesus’ chosen one failed to recall the lessons they had learned about the power and purposes of their leader. Even the appearance of Jesus walking on water didn’t bring immediate relief (Matthew 14:26).

In our own strength we lack sufficient recourses and abilities to meet life’s challenges, so God provides what we need.

Our suffering is never a surprise to the Lord. He knows everything we are going through. More than that, He’s orchestrating our circumstances for His glory and our benefit, according to His Will.

Reflecting on the purpose in hardship can help us respond to the trails with God. Let’s take a moment to fix our attention on the Lord and seek to understand four lessons. He wants us to learn through life’s dark times.

Our purpose for hardship is cleansing. Because of the our flesh nature and the self-absorbed world we live in. It’s easy to develop selfish attitudes, mix up priorities, and have ungodly habits.

The pressure that bears down on us from stormy situations are meant to bring these impurities to our attention and direct us to purify and guide us back to godliness, not to ruin our life’s.

The second reason we face difficulty is so we’ll be compassionate and comfort to others. How much better is it to help someone you care about through a trial you’ve already been through. God’s work in our lives is intended for us. It is designed to reach a world that doesn’t recognize or acknowledge Him. The Lord uses our challenges to equip us for serving others.

As we experience suffering We will learn about God’s sufficiency. His comforting presence, and His strength to help us endure. I know many times the only way I made it out was because of Gods strength. Our testimony during difficulty will be authentic. For the people in life we come to know we will know their pain because we’ve been through it. What credibility would we have with people in crisis if we never experienced a deep need.

The third, God promises us He’ll provide a path through any trail we face. The disciples probably wondered how long the storm would last and whether they would make it safely to the shore. Most likely, they wished it never happened. But had they somehow avoided this storm, they would have missed the demonstration and of Jesus’ power over the sea and wind. The frightening situation was transformed into a revelation of the saviors Devine nature. God wants to make his power known through our trials, as well.

The forth is the most important thing. He gives us an awareness of his presence. At first, the disciples believed they were alone in a terrifying storm. When they stopped Jesus, their fear increased. They thought it was a ghost. But as they recognized Him, their fear changed to relief and hope. Similarly, we may not sense God’s presence during a crisis. But He has promised to always be with us (Hebrews 13:5-6). The assurance that the Lord will never leave provides immediate comfort, an infusion of courage, and a sense of coincidence to endure.

No one enjoys suffering. But in the hands of the Almighty God, trials becomes tools. He uses trials to shape people into what He intents us to be. He permits us to suffer because He has something far more important to teach us.

Ask God what He wants you to learn in a trail He will show you a entire new way of seeing what your trial and the purpose of why it’s happening. God is good all the time. He always provides for your spiritual needs to help you endure and grow stronger in your faith in Him.

Lasting Changes In Your Personality

Small changes in your personality can lead to improved emotional health.

The ways of figuring out your personalities historically included your blood, bumps on you skulls, temperaments and personality inventory from the ink lot test.

Self- assessments of our personality can be flawed because most people have little insight into what type of personality they have. I’ll- tempered people may believe they are kind and thoughtful to everyone. Instead of being disrespectful and thoughtless. People can be attentive to other’s needs may behave in ways others do not want. And be unaware of their intrusion.

Many people don’t pat attention to what kind of personality they have and don’t know how their personalities operate.

When people go to therapy for symptoms of anxiety or depression most have no idea what causes their anxiety/depression. Therapy usually uncovers a personality dysfunction. They identify and wrestle with their personalities.

Personality reaches our world, leisure, thoughts, activities, the ways we use language and our management of relationship.

The process of emotionally conditioning. Parents teach children many things- how to make a bed, read books, meet relatives. But parents also teach children how to grow emotionally feel.

Imagine if you trained yourself as you train you dog. We cannot completely our personalities. But we observe people can make sufficient change to lessen their anxieties, depression, relationships, conflict and substance overuse. The changes can be long lasting if enough work is done.

I used to be a horrible person, I used to hate, resent, and was usually addicted to prescription medication not by my own self, but by the doctors giving larger doses than I needed. I changed.

Our personality becomes more rigid as we age. We become more flexible and mature and tend to repeat the aspects formed in childhood.

I was seeing a therapist when I was very depressed, I slept all the time, and often felt suicidal. This therapist told to start waking up every morning get showered and dressed, eat a good breakfast, spend at least 15 minutes a day out side. Simple ideas but, they made a world of change for me. I became happier and more energetic. Don’t get me wrong I still had bad days. But as I began to get outside I had come to enjoy it. I met a lady walking on the same path I was walking on, after a while we became friends and walking buddies.

Today she is the best friend I have ever had.

As I continued to see my therapy, we changed my depression medicine to something that worked and not drug me out. The idea came to me, maybe if I focus on a beautiful thing everyday. When I fell into depression it would help me. I chose a beautiful tree just outside my window. If we chose to see something beautiful around us everyday. It can change us. I began to have a more positive attitude.

As I began to feel more positive I could be a nicer person. And started to notice things more. Every day I improved a little more. I chose to be kinder and happier. I was reacting to people and think about what I was saying to them.

Most people aren’t even aware of what they say about their tone of voice they are using. I changed my words, and my tone around people and it changed my world.

You can make lasting changes in your personality.