Monetize.........I like the word. Make money..........out of something.....today we want to make money out of everything! That's the part that irks.
Everything hinges on ...." who's paying?" or " how much?" or "what do I get?" ....and we have become soooo used to it that it seems normal that the other person is always looking out for himself......in short....to get what he wants. So, today, we have this veil across our faces that says .... each one for himself. So much so a genuine giver is frowned upon and thought of as even having a secret motive!
We have become less and less sensitized to the fact that "the more we give, we receive." That's what the Bible says. And yes, I believe it.
That is not the reason as to why we give though ...and it is summed up in the commandments of Jesus...to love your neighbor as yourself. To love your colleague as yourself. Whoa.....stop right there........think about it. If you REALLY love someone, you want to GIVE to him or her. Not take. So think.
This may be your take on life..........I gotta look good mon. I make this much, I compete, I have all this, I do all this, I give to charity.....what do you mean....I only look out for myself??.........
Well, this is just a "search me, O God and know my heart" post today.
What is your motive in life...........why do you do what you do?
To survive...yes. God wants you to more than survive. So search your heart and know if there is any wicked way in you...and turn from it. It can be life-changing.
God has a purpose in your work. He does. And it most always involves a whole lot of other people.
Which will end up blessing you....if only you open your eyes.
And ........you can't monetize your soul.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Slave yet successful
No. No. I am not saying that you have to be a slave to be successful. I am not saying you have to go through slavery to become a really successful person in the world.
In Genesis 39: vs. 2, it says Joseph was successful and prosperous...( though a slave) and in the few verses after that how he found favor with God.
You see, in today's world, being a slave or serving others at the cost of oneself is considered a no- no. First look after yourself and your work and then think about your neighbor.
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love you neighbor as yourself. It IS the toughest one and yet if that is obeyed....all other commandments fall in line.
That is why the word of God is absolutely wonderful. Coz even Joseph was a slave --- equal to probably the lowest pay offering job at a company -- YET he was successful and prosperous.
When God's hand is upon you....things happen. Not because we are good but because He wants to favor you.
We are not to look down at colleagues or neighbors who earn less or have a status less than ourselves and also we are told not to treat people above us with special attention...and yet this is what we do. It is being interwoven into the market place .....certain behaviour which is contrary to the Word of God.
Sometimes you feel like you are the only one who wants to obey God and do good...left out....and cut off from the rest...almost like a slave. God's standards for success are really way better than the world's definition of success. It is simply to obey Him. Just like Joseph. Obey Him and live for and like Him and you will be successful.
In Genesis 39: vs. 2, it says Joseph was successful and prosperous...( though a slave) and in the few verses after that how he found favor with God.
You see, in today's world, being a slave or serving others at the cost of oneself is considered a no- no. First look after yourself and your work and then think about your neighbor.
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love you neighbor as yourself. It IS the toughest one and yet if that is obeyed....all other commandments fall in line.
That is why the word of God is absolutely wonderful. Coz even Joseph was a slave --- equal to probably the lowest pay offering job at a company -- YET he was successful and prosperous.
When God's hand is upon you....things happen. Not because we are good but because He wants to favor you.
We are not to look down at colleagues or neighbors who earn less or have a status less than ourselves and also we are told not to treat people above us with special attention...and yet this is what we do. It is being interwoven into the market place .....certain behaviour which is contrary to the Word of God.
Sometimes you feel like you are the only one who wants to obey God and do good...left out....and cut off from the rest...almost like a slave. God's standards for success are really way better than the world's definition of success. It is simply to obey Him. Just like Joseph. Obey Him and live for and like Him and you will be successful.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Be still
"Be still, all flesh, before the Lord, for He is aroused and risen from His Holy habitation." Zechariah 2:13
Whoa...in this world of busyness, work, work, work...responsibilities....trying to catch up...making it......reaching your goal........God says "Be still..."
The trouble is , we say our prayers, finish our meditation, but still do not include GOD in our daily lives. We finish with all of our view of God and His requisites, if I may put it that way....on Sunday, or every morning or night.....and then shut the Bible, shut our minds to Him and continue with the rest of our lives. Well.....we may sometimes meditate on His word during our day....and then it's how WE live our LIFE. TRYING to please Him....or so we think.
Which is awesome. Please don't think I am slamming you for doing what you believe is right. As a Christian.
But you know, sometimes God wants us to rest in HIS arms. Yesterday was Fathers' day.
Kids trust in, lean on their fathers....and don't even TRY to please him. They know their father loves them. They just have to run into his arms.
The verse above says, be still...all....FLESH. MY friend, be still....for you are LOVED.
Wherever you may be today....if you feel insecure at work.....know that you have a FATHER who can enter your workspace.
Include HIM in your work. Be still for a minute now. Allow Him to enter your habitation. For He has risen.
Allow Him to LIVE in you....which means you need to be still. Not all worked up or worried, or insecure, or troubled, or anxious, or needy......you HAVE someone. Not only when you are alone at home.....but even while you are out there....HE is with you.
Even if you have done something wrong. We all do. He still loves you.
Have a happy Fathers' Day.....and allow the heavenly father to enter your soul. And be still.
It's a wonderful life.
Whoa...in this world of busyness, work, work, work...responsibilities....trying to catch up...making it......reaching your goal........God says "Be still..."
The trouble is , we say our prayers, finish our meditation, but still do not include GOD in our daily lives. We finish with all of our view of God and His requisites, if I may put it that way....on Sunday, or every morning or night.....and then shut the Bible, shut our minds to Him and continue with the rest of our lives. Well.....we may sometimes meditate on His word during our day....and then it's how WE live our LIFE. TRYING to please Him....or so we think.
Which is awesome. Please don't think I am slamming you for doing what you believe is right. As a Christian.
But you know, sometimes God wants us to rest in HIS arms. Yesterday was Fathers' day.
Kids trust in, lean on their fathers....and don't even TRY to please him. They know their father loves them. They just have to run into his arms.
The verse above says, be still...all....FLESH. MY friend, be still....for you are LOVED.
Wherever you may be today....if you feel insecure at work.....know that you have a FATHER who can enter your workspace.
Include HIM in your work. Be still for a minute now. Allow Him to enter your habitation. For He has risen.
Allow Him to LIVE in you....which means you need to be still. Not all worked up or worried, or insecure, or troubled, or anxious, or needy......you HAVE someone. Not only when you are alone at home.....but even while you are out there....HE is with you.
Even if you have done something wrong. We all do. He still loves you.
Have a happy Fathers' Day.....and allow the heavenly father to enter your soul. And be still.
It's a wonderful life.
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