Christian Books – Donna Louis – Thanksgiving
Christian Books – Donna Louis – Thanksgiving. The word alone echoes basic principals. We are to give thanks for everything as the bible states: In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. We are also meant to give as the word says: Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shaken together, and running over shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Thanksgiving.
However, giving does not mean only stocking up on Black Friday to give away at Christmas. We are to give of ourselves, give love, give uplifting thoughts, give a smile, give encouraging words. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Thanksgiving.
If we make a list of all the things we should be grateful and thankful for we would be amazed how much paper we would need. Women, for example, will go to their closets and state they don’t have the right pair of shoes for an occasion but, remember the quote from Denis Waitley – “I had the blues because I had no shoes until, upon the street, I met a man who had no feet.” Men like to complain about a talking woman who disturbs them when they are watching sports on TV namely football. What happens when that talking woman is not around to care for them when they get sick with a cold or flu? Christian Books – Donna Louis – Thanksgiving.
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated in October. That is a great thing because they actually have time to celebrate Thanksgiving in the way it should be and now praise GOD the United States with most retailers has now pivoted back to previous years and is staying closed on Thanksgiving and allowing families to celebrate and place the emphasis back on giving thanks and being grateful and opening the day after Thanksgiving. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Thanksgiving.
During this Thanksgiving reflect on all the things you have to give thanks for as well as how to give to people. One simple way is when you’re in the supermarket and you have several items and somebody comes in line behind you with just one or two items, be kind and allow them to go ahead of you and smile. That is a form of giving.
Thanksgiving – “The True Essence of the Day!”
Christian Books – Donna Louis – Emotional Healing
Christian Books – Donna Louis – Emotional Healing. Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
We are living in a world that is so unpredictable, so it is great news to know that God is stable.
They say that anger weakens the liver, grief weakens the lungs, worry weakens the stomach, stress weakens the heart and brain and fear fails the kidneys. So where do these things come from that weaken our systems? Disturbances from our spouse, family members, place of employment, the news media etc. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Emotional Healing.
Well, known author, Joyce Meyer states “Today, people everywhere are struggling through life with damaged emotions. They’ve endured a lot of negative things, causing untold damage that needs to be dealt with. But all too often, these hurts are simply swept under the rug in an attempt to make them go away.”
Millions are struggling with the epidemic loss of lives in recent years due to guns. The list is astounding: The Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, the 2012 Aurora shooting at the movie theatre in Colorado, the 2011 Tucson shooting in Arizona that affected Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford’s, the shooting in Charleston SC at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pulse Night Club Massacre, Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting, 2017 Las Vegas Shooting and many more. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Emotional Healing.
It’s been shown that healing quotes can make us well. Each of our thoughts acts as either soothing cellular nutrition, or a poison dart that releases corrosive toxins. With our thoughts having such an impact on our recovery and well being, how can we maintain the kind of thoughts that will make an impact on our health and healing? Let’s look at a few of these:
1- When you feel stress begin simmering within you, pause. Remember you are the master, not your emotions.
2- On the path to wellness one must learn to recognize fear. Particularly within ourselves. Anger is fear, jealousy is fear, even some ignorance. Health, however, is born from love.
3- Release everything within your mind and body that does not serve you.
4- Your thoughts release energy that can energize your body’s system to bring about healing.
5- When you want to be somewhere you’re not, stress develops. When you focus on the now you are in your full power.
6- You are not here to breathe anger, stress, and fear. Mentally overcome what is not right in your life and the physical aspects will follow.
Now let’s look at a few bible verses regarding emotional healing:
1- But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you]. 1 Peter 5:10
2- Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
3- He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:3
4- Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psalms 34:19
5- Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1
6- Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. Psalms 30:11
7- The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Psalms 34:17
Live each day with gratitude, joy, and love and God will handle the rest! Christian Books – Donna Louis – Emotional Healing.
Christian Books – Donna Louis – How Much Time Do You Devote?
Christian Books – Donna Louis – How Much Time Do You Devote?
How Much Time Do You Devote? I’m sure you have heard these phrases:
Life gets in the way…I’m so busy I can’t take on another thing…I would love to but I’m so tired. Check out my website
How does your day breakdown?
Shower – 10 minutes
Brush Teeth – 2 to 3 minutes
Shave – 5 to 8 minutes
Get Dressed – 15 minutes
Walk the dog – 15 minutes
Get the children dressed – 20 minutes
Give the children breakfast – 30 minutes
Drink a cup of coffee – 10-15 minutes
Eat breakfast – 7-20 minutes
Drop the children off at school – 20 minutes
Drive to the office to work – 10 to 45 minutes
Workout/Exercise – 30 to 60 minutes
Grocery Shopping – 45 to 60 minutes
Business Meeting at the office – 60 to 120 minutes
Eat lunch – 25 minutes
Talk with friends – 45 minutes/include texting 1-3 hours
Pay Bills on the Internet – 15 minutes
Pick up the children from school – 30 minutes
Help children with their homework – 60 minutes
Prepare dinner – 30 to 75 minutes
Drive back home from work – 10 to 45 minutes
Eat dinner as a family – 20 to 40 minutes
Feed the dog – 5 minutes
Talk & spend time with spouse 20 to 40 minutes
Put the children to bed – 10-15 minutes
Clean the cat litter pan – 15 minutes
Work on presentation for work – 45 to 90 minutes
Watch TV – 30-120 minutes
The above is a sample of a scenario of the average family’s daily routine. So where do you fit time in for anything else? Christian Books – Donna Louis – How Much Time Do You Devote?
Well let’ s just ponder this for a moment. If GOD gives you the grace daily to meet all of these obligations and more and makes sure you have use of all of your five senses and mobility in your limbs to perform these tasks, then don’t you think a simple prayer and praise and gratitude should be acknowledged towards him everyday before you start your day? Christian Books – Donna Louis – How Much Time Do You Devote?
GIVE AND DEVOTE TIME TO GOD DAILY. Christian Books – Donna Louis – How Much Time do You Devote?
Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Peace
Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Peace – For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. – Romans 8:6
What does the word peace mean? The dictionary definition states a state of tranquility or quiet. Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Peace.
We should strive for peace in all situations, such as: War – Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. – Matthew 26:52. Love – Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. – 1 Corinthians 4-8. Enemies – “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. – Luke 6:27-31. Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Peace. Check out my website
So what can we do on a daily spiritual basis to instill peace? Let’s look at an acronym for peace and start there. Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Peace.
P = Profess – Everyone of us has had a godly experience of some sort that we know human flesh was incapable of making that situation even happen or happen as swiftly as it did. In my situation, it was to quit smoking instantly after 20 years of smoking every day with no patches, smokeless cigarettes, or anything at all. Now that was a miracle and I’ve never gone back. Whatever your experience is profess it to the world what God has done for you.
E = Educate – Talk and teach others about how wonderful it is to be a child of God. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? – Romans 8:32
A = Appreciate – We all need to show gratitude to God for all that he has done for us on a daily basis. We have all heard the phrase ” the little things mean so much”, well that is true. Be grateful for things you never think about. Are you able to walk, talk, drive, see, hear, go to the bathroom by yourself without the assistance of a wheelchair or human being? If so then you are already out of the starting gate doing well and we all know how that turned out for “Justify” (the racing world’s latest triple crown winner).
C = Charity – In our world nowadays there are multitudes of companies asking for charity. However, you have to be selective and careful as to who you choose to help but you are required by God to assist. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. – Matthew 26:11. A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. – Psalms 112: 5-9
E = Empathy – We have all also heard the phrase “walk a mile in my shoes” but, would we really want to in some circumstances. There is a reason why God gave us two ears and one mouth so we can listen and share other people’s feelings, experiences, and emotions. “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.” – Jack Handey. Book of Proverbs – Proverbs For The Modern Day – Peace.
Christian Books – Donna Louis – Waltzing with God
The Waltz is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, flowing, movements, continuous turns, and rise and fall. The waltz is graceful and elegant.
Romantic Waltz is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time. Considered by some as the “mother of present-day dances” and the “backbone dance” of the ballroom. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Waltzing with God.
There are many different versions of the waltz such as the Viennese, Scandinavian, Peruvian, Country Western, and many others. Christian Books – Donna Louis – Waltzing with God. Check out my website
“The most interesting, the most inventive, the most elegant dancers of our times.” “A genius…a classical dancer like I never saw in my life.” “Her ability to combine dancing skills, natural beauty, and exceptional abilities as a dramatic actress and comedienne truly complimented him.”
The above three statements refer to the greatest dance duo ever Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers. They were like poetry in motion. Of the ten films they did together the waltz scene in “Swing Time”, to the musical tune “Waltz in Swing Time” was breathtaking!
Every day from the moment you give your life to Christ is like a waltz. Little by little God starts to change you into his likeness just the same as the smooth progression the waltz is characterized by. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ – Philippians 1:6.
As we are growing in Christ, we also face continuous turns and times when we are abased, and when we are abounding just like the rise and fall movements in a waltz. Nevertheless, I am continually with thee: thou has holden me by my right hand- Psalm 73:23.
The Waltz is synonymous with beauty and grace. Enjoy each day of your life with God just like a waltz, where you cannot help feeling swept back to an era where romance ruled the world and moved the heavens.