Food 4 Thought 11/30/07

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Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

Your trust grows in God, the more time you spend and think about God. If you have been praying about something and you are trusting God for it, spend some more time with Him, and your trust will increase. Even if you have been having something on your mind or heart, and you spend time with God, He will do what is necessary. What better way to stay in perfect peace? God will do just what He says. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

"Enthusiasm comes from being in God" -Dr. Lance Watson

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Food 4 Thought 11/29/07

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Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

Some things are too much for you to handle, and too heavy for you to carry. Even Jesus was said to have had some help carrying His cross. God is with you, and for you to help you so be encouraged, and do not try to do everything on your own. His burden is light and His yoke is easy, so trade places with Him, by spending more time in His presence. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

"Don’t give it up, but give it over"

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Food 4 Thought 11/28/07

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Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

You can take a person out of poverty, but if their mind remains in poverty then they will remain in poverty. The mind is the most powerful tool given to us. Some people use this tool more than others, but we all are equipped with this tool. We should not think the same if we are to be changed. Do not react to present situations with past constellations. If you do so, change will not be evident to all, and when you change at least someone should notice. Keep in mind also not that change is what will show others God manifesting in your life. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

"Change is not change if your mind is without change."

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-750 Milliliters (1.6 pints) of blood flow through the brain every minute.
-Age 20 is when the brain reaches its maximum weight.
-Intellectual capacity depends more on the number and strength of connections among the neurons in the brain.
-The brain is only 2% of the adult body weight.

Facts Cited: 6 Lessons for Handling Stress. Time Magazine (Mind & Body Issue).Gorman, Christine. January 29, 2007.

Food 4 Thought 11/27/07

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Psalm 37:16
A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.

You can buy a house, but you can’t buy a home, and you can purchase a bed, but you can’t purchase sleep. This is the benefit of allowing God to be God in your life. When Job lost all his earthy possessions, materials, and relationships the only thing he had left was God. You have to learn how to be content no matter what, because you can lose everything you have but God. God is omnipresent so He can never be lost. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“When you are down to nothing, God is up to something” -Dr. Lance D. Watson

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Food 4 Thought 11/26/07

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1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.

Can you believe that the best is still yet to come? God has so much in store for you, which explains why the test didn’t destroy you. Yes, you might have messed up, but you didn’t give up, your blessings may seem to have dried up, but that was only for you to wake up. So give God your undivided attention, and watch Him do the unimaginable in your life. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“He can put extra in front of your ordinary”

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-700,000 prison inmates are released every year.
-Two-thirds of inmates return to prison within three years.
-70% of suicides in prison occur in isolation.

Cited: Retrieved on November 25, 2007 from Prison Nation

Food 4 Thought 11/24/07

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1 Corinthians 6:20
For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Imagine being auctioned off at a very costly price with two bidders that want you; one being the Almighty and the other being the adversary. One promises to give you eternal life, in addition to His grace and mercy, and the other one tells you that he can give you money, power and respect. One can feel you with love, and the other can feel you with lust. One gave up His son for the remission of sin, and the other gave up his title to commit sin. So make a choice!!! Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“You have a chance and a choice, with that chance make the right choice”

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Food 4 Thought 11/23/07

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Matthew 26:41 (New Living Translation)
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Be mindful that the enemy is looking for a way to deceive you, distract you, and destroy you. He is waiting for you to put your guard down so that he can try and knock you off of your square. Keeping watch in the military is a 24 hour duty, and as a soldier in God’s Army you have to keep watch spiritually, which will influence you mentally, and control you physically. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Stay alert stay alive”

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Food 4 Thought 11/22/07 - Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Psalm 100:4
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

You must remain with an attitude of gratitude. Thanksgiving should not just be once a year, but at least once a day. God gives us a multitude of mercies, along with His gift of grace which are both irreplaceable. You may not be where you want to be, but thank God you are not where you use to be! A great indicator of God having something in store for you is you reading this recipe. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Don’t be hateful, but grateful, knowing that God is faithful”

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Food 4 Thought 11/21/07

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Psalm 64:6b
Both the inward thought and the heart of man are deep.

Our thoughts can be beneficial or consequential. Positive thinking is operating in faith, while negative thinking is operating in fear or doubt. Positive thinking is seeing the good in a bad situation, knowing that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord (Romans 8:28). So think positive on today because your overt shapes your covert.
Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Before you can look out you have to look in, before you can look in you have to look up”

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Food 4 Thought 11/20/07

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2 Corinthians (KJV)
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

What keeps us going if we are not battery operated? What fuels the fire of our lives when we have visited a dark season in the wilderness? When we are restless, weary, and even burned out where do we get our strength? Our strength comes from the Lord. It is Him who puts super in front of our natural, extra in front of our ordinary, faith in front of our fears, and triumph in front of our troubles. So rest in (wait on) Him and He will renew your strength (Isaiah 40:31). Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Adequate rest relieves adequate stress”

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Food 4 Thought 11/19/07

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John 15:15
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.

We are not only God’s family, but we are also God’s friends. The world’s definition of a friend is meaningless compared to God’s definition of a friend: to lay down one’s life for (John 15:13). We may not get that love, affection, comfort, and security from people, but we can get that, plus more, from God. So stay encouraged and know that you are God’s friend. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“His love doesn’t change, it remains the same”

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Food 4 Thought 11/17/07

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Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things.

We may not say we are worried, but our thoughts determine that. Why worry when God is in control? Do you trust Him with your life, your heart, your relationships, your job, your finances, your struggles, and your weaknesses? He knows what is best for you even when you don’t know what is best for yourself. So trust in Him with all areas of your life, He knows what He is doing. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Trade you worry for worship”

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Food 4 Thought 11/16/07

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Luke 13:9
And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.

Sometimes we seek to find fruit on a barren tree. This verse of scripture teaches us that every tree is known by its fruit (Luke 6:44). If the tree we seek isn’t producing any fruit then we should first try to dig around it and fertilize it before we cut it down. This is why we should not jump to conclusions. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Deep roots bear bitter fruits”

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Food 4 Thought 11/15/07

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Nehemiah 4:10
Then Judah said “The strength of the laborers is failing, and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.”

Have you ever felt like for every step you take forward, you end up having to take two steps backwards? What about rebuilding something that seems impossible when you look at all the damage that has been done? This scripture tells us that we need to remove the rubbish before we can begin to rebuild. In other words, you have to clean out your wounds before you can begin the healing process. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Enjoy the journey as much as the arrival” –John Maxwell

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Food 4 Thought 11/14/07

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James 4:17
Therefore to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

We have more than Ten Commandments to follow. This verse of scripture shows us how we can sin by not doing good. We know right from wrong so for us not to do right is sin. Whether it’s how we treat others or our conduct at work, at home, and at school, we know what we are doing. Our private lives should match our public lives. This shows God our integrity, because He is all seeing anyway. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“He is sitting High, but is watching low”

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Food 4 Thought 11/13/07

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2 Chronicles 20:15b
Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

Some things look as if they can and will destroy you. You will be amazed at what you can handle as a child of God that other people outside of a relationship with God cannot handle. God gives you the specific tools you need for whatever it is you face that needs to be fixed. From a word of wisdom to make a specific decision, to a peace that passes all understanding in the midst of a storm. He can and will do just what He says, never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Where He guides He provides” –Rick Warren

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Food 4 Thought 11/12/07

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John 16:33
In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

Expect resistance. Some people think that as they try and live a righteous life that everything will go easy. When we sign up for salvation we sign up for more than just joy, restoration, peace, and prosperity. We sign up for; suffering, war, trials and tribulation. Jesus has already gotten the victory, now it’s your turn. When you are going against the grain, keep in mind that growth comes after the rain. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Some people look for a fight because they are not already in one.” - Rob Bell

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Food 4 Thought 11/8/07

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Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.

If His eyes are watching you, and His ears are listening to you, just imagine where His heart and hands are. With this in mind, you can face the most difficult situations with assurance that God will never leave nor forsake you. If He went into the fire with the three Hebrew boys, the Lion’s den with Daniel, and He was with the disciples during there storm, what exempts you from His divine protection? Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“No pain no gain”

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Food 4 Thought 11/7/07

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Genesis 1:26a
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.”

You are a reflection of your Creator. God sees you as His beautiful masterpiece so do not compare yourself with what society says is beautiful, successful, or intelligent. God created you like you were the only one in mind. You are an authentic imagery of God’s heart and creativity. It’s not cockiness or conceitedness, its confidence. You were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Your inner beauty determines your outer beauty”

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Food 4 Thought 11/6/07

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Isaiah 54:17a
No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn.

The weapons might form and appear to look devastating, but they only form they do not succeed. This is why you should never repay evil for evil, or react to negativity instead you should respond to negativity. Responses are more controllable than reactions. So make a response to those weapons when they form against you, and the best response begins with prayer. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“More prayer more power, no prayer no power”

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Food 4 Thought 11/5/07

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Haggai 2:9
“The glory of the latter temple shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in the place I will give you peace says the Lord of hosts.”

Your best days are before you. With this in mind it will become easier to deal with those present difficulties. You have come to far not to make it, the greater the trial, the greater the blessing. Since He is the author and finisher of your faith, He knows what your next chapters consist of. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Yesterday is in the tomb, tomorrow is in the womb, so don’t have a miscarriage on today”

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Food 4 Thought 11/3/07

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Mark 9:23
Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

Your breakthrough is in your belief. This verse tells us that all things are possible to him who believes. Not some things but all things. I was once told that anyone can believe in God, but not everyone can believe God. God takes us to higher levels of belief once we step out on faith. He won’t give you what requires the faith to move a mountain, if you haven’t received the faith to move a mole hill. If you want to see things happen in your life you have to believe God for it. Believing God for something isn’t a job it is a duty. So be on duty and believe God not only for the things in your life, but also for others. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Faith activates God, and fear activates the enemy.”

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Food 4 Thought 11/2/07

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Job 5:17
Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

Sometimes life lands us a low blow, and we get hit below the belt. In boxing a low blow can eliminate a boxer from finishing the fight, and is also a tactic used by the opponent to distract the other fighter or break their focus. The referee allows a certain amount of low blows to be thrown before he deducts points away from the one throwing. So the low blows eventually work against the one who threw them.

The referee (God) allows the opponent (the enemy) to throw a certain amount of low blows to you, before they began working against him (the enemy). This is only to make you a tougher fighter (believer). Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

“Learn well, teach well”

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Food 4 Thought 11/1/07

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Psalm 126:5
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

The best investment you can make is in the Lord, whether it is your time, talent, money or service that investment will bring you great returns. He is even more spontaneous than the stock market, and the great thing is that when you invest in Him you will never lose, you will always gain. Whether it is right away, or like a mutual fund that takes time God can and will increase you. So do not be afraid to invest what you have in God. A seed dies before it reproduces. Remember, in order to get Godly wisdom you have to retain Him in your knowledge by studying His word to get an understanding.

"God cannot put anything in a closed hand” – Eddie Ro

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