..."Commitments"

One of the many definitions of the word "commit", which is a word so commonly used, according to the Webster's dictionary is to "pledge or obligate one's own self". It is basically the force that drives us to start the process, the power of putting an idea/thought into action.  But most times we are about to start a new process, a new quest in life, is when we tap into our commitment reserve to start.  Some may say tat the most difficult thing to do in life is to give the first step to start something.  But after we start anything, is our character, doubts, inconsistencies, personal history etc., that play a role into our ability to persevere, to remain, to endure, and continue engaging in the process until full completion.  There, while in the journey is when we start stumbling with factors that threaten the completion of our goals, is when we need to increase our commitment reserve.  And this is what we need to complete all those life changes that we so eagerly desire.  Remember, "commitment" is your motor and precursor needed to make everything happen.

The NEW

"No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse.  Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins.  If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined.  No they pour new wine into the new wineskins, and both are preserved."  (Mathew 9:16-17)

While in the process of searching and establishing the NEW in our lives we need to understand the importance of renewing ourselves to be able to welcome, host, and preserve the  new in our lives.  At times it requires a process of mutation/change, and this can be painful.  Whatever our old patterns are beneficial and adaptive or maladaptive, we are so used to them that we prefer to just stay there instead of embarking in the process of change.  Change requires a courageous decision not intent.  You can do it, one step at a time.  I assure you that God will be giving you strength every step of the way, no matter the size of your steps, just be consistent. 

Nature of God

In case you are having some difficulty with the exercise of thinking and meditating about the loving nature of God let me help you a little.

El Shaddai - Lord God Almighty

El Elyon - The Most High God

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord My Banner

Jehovah-Raah - The Lord My Shepherd

Jehovah Rapha -The Lord That Heals

Jehovah Shammah - The Lord Is There

Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness

Jehovah Mekoddishkem -The Lord Who Sanctifies You

El Olam -The Everlasting God

Qanna -Jealous

Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Will Provide

Jehovah Shalom - The Lord Is Peace

ABOVE ALL GOD IS LOVE

Add your own.  The Lord of the new beginnings; My Provider; My Strength; My Oxygen

And now meditate and allow the loving nature of love bathe you with its warmth.

Our First Relationship

God created man kind to its likeness, and at the beginning, when everything including man were created there was a relationship a between man and God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis chapters 1-3).  Unfortunately nowadays we have significant difficulty grasping the concept of close relationship, romance, and communion with God in such a demanding and entertaining world.  You see we perceive God through religion and its ritualistic practices.  But in essence God only desires to have a loving relationship with you.  Despite the separation that occurred after Adam and Eve ate from the fruit of the forbidden tree, Jesus came to restitute the close communion and relationship that God initially intended with us.  So at the moment we appreciate and accept Jesus’ sacrifice in the Cross we can have access to that special relationship.  So in order to start this journey of restructuring life I invite you to just say to God:  Jesus I accept your love and sacrifice, I repent from my sins, and I invite you Lord to come into my life, and help me to have a close relationship with you, and walk with you.  How is that so difficult.  

Have you had your mental break today??  EF7PFBAHGZ63

Just One Little Break

I know that many of you are under the attack duress and distress of life.  For some life challenges might have come gradually and might have intensified throughout time, for others it has come unexpectedly and suddenly.  For others it might be that life is just empty and meaningless, and while meditating, the thought about not existing seems so delightful and peaceful.  This does not necessarily mean that you are going to act upon those thoughts.  But many are just so tired, and the idea of living another day seems so excruciating and monumental.  I am not offering radical miracles.  I know that many have heard about God.  Many have the idea of God attached to the image and perception of churches and systems asking for money.  Others have the idea of God through the interactions of others such a very close family members who have hurt them deeply (e.g. parents).  Others might have had a painful or disappointing experience with a religious leader that might have a very painful, disappointing, and/or doubtful.  This might have possibly impacted the perception and idea of God, and your relationship or the potential of having a relationship with Him.  In your current situation and circumstances allow yourself a moment, a minute, five minutes, you decide.  I know that many may be overwhelmed by many intrusive thoughts and worries of circumstances that at this moment you feel powerless to fix right now.  But be kind with yourself, and allow your mind a short mental break.  And just for a moment allow yourself to contemplate the possible IDEA of a loving God, a kind creator, that would love and desire to have a relationship with you.  That would love to have an “organic” relationship with you.  Do you have anything to lose? And now during the week I am inviting you to take a short break on a daily basis to think about this about the possibility of having a close and personal relationship with a kind and loving God.  Just five minutes a day.  I know that you are tired and very likely overwhelmed, but let’s just take it from here, one day at a time.

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