LEDO is a journal of my extraordinary experiences...... to remind me that each new day is a chance to explore new things, to enjoy life, and to thank God! I always believe that we live everyday and we die once!
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Today's Inspiration: Encouragement
When you listen to the words of encouragement, your spirit perks up and your whole attitude takes on an uplifted stance. But when you allow words of discouragement to penetrate your heart, your attitude becomes pessimistic.
Much of life seems to be working against us, and that's not pessimism - it's a realistic observation. For every person who pats us on the back, there are nine others who clobber us. Therefore we have to cultivate the attitude of encouragement. The habit of encouragement has to be learned. It doesn't come naturally.
A couple recently came to me for counsel. After listening to a recital of petty woes and failures, I gave them an assignment for the next session. "Make a list of all the things you admire in each other." It was a changed couple that returned, each admitting they hadn't known the other really admired them. It had been easier to emphasize each other's faults.
Encouragement strengthens the heart and puts resolve in our actions. It can make the difference between success and failure, sunshine and gloom.
@ Today Can Be Different
Today's Stars
If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ... make my joy complete by being of the same mind.....
Philippians 2:1 - 2 NASB
Philippians 2:1 - 2 NASB
Much of life seems to be working against us, and that's not pessimism - it's a realistic observation. For every person who pats us on the back, there are nine others who clobber us. Therefore we have to cultivate the attitude of encouragement. The habit of encouragement has to be learned. It doesn't come naturally.
A couple recently came to me for counsel. After listening to a recital of petty woes and failures, I gave them an assignment for the next session. "Make a list of all the things you admire in each other." It was a changed couple that returned, each admitting they hadn't known the other really admired them. It had been easier to emphasize each other's faults.
Encouragement strengthens the heart and puts resolve in our actions. It can make the difference between success and failure, sunshine and gloom.
@ Today Can Be Different
Today's Stars
A "placebo" usually comes in the form of a sugar pill that is given to test the effectiveness of the actual drug. Many people who take placebos get well simply because they believe they will. The power of the mind is fantastic, Taurus. You have a strong mind, but you may have untapped talent at using your power. Part of the reason for this may be a lack of confidence. You not have the faith in yourself that you should have when it comes to a certain endeavor or goal. For now, pretend you have what you think you are missing. You'll be amazed by the results.
Today is Monday, August 4, 2014 and the WORD for the Day: Encouragement; Power
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