Mentoring Matters

“Do not associate with a man given to anger, or go with a hot-tempered man, or you will learn his ways and find a snare for yourself.” Proverbs 22:24-25

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Anger begins with an EXPECTATION of what we want, think we need, shocked at something or someone that causes pain to us. We all battle anger at some point.

Telling a person to control their anger is like trying to pet a porcupine – porcupines are best left alone, and so are those who are chronically angry. Some people who are angry blow up, and some clam up and later build up so much that they explode.

God’s love, shown through gentleness, is anger harnessed. If anger can flare quickly in your life but leaves very slowly, join in the conversation today to understand the good and the danger of anger.

“Be angry, and do not sin. Mediate within your heart on your bed, and be still.” Psalms 4:4

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So many physical functions occur in the body during sleep. Going to bed with a hot temper, or maybe just frustrated, irritated, or annoyed, will keep the body from resting and restoring a person to meet the challenges of a new day. We go against the very design given by our Creator.

Now is a great time to evaluate and examine how to recognize the little signs and symptoms that cause us to choose to handle matters “MY WAY”.  We cover the pain of hurt, rejection, and loss by DOING something that dulls that ache in our hearts. Yes, that can give us temporary relief, but those hurts get buried deep inside the building for an explosion and poison our thinking.

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16

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We hear people quote this verse and then turn around and refuse to apply these very words in their lives. The Bible is God-breathed; they are His words in the original text, but don’t use words of wisdom on me when I am bitter from circumstances that make me anxious, angry, and unforgiving.

To replace bitterness with peace, we ought to listen to His Words; they do matter.  It is important to guard our words.  Communicate with a conscious effort to be sure that what is said is what is heard, with the meaning that is intended; otherwise, we ignore the Grace of God.

Join us in today’s conversation as we dig into why words matter in going from anxiety to peace.

“Be Anxious for Nothing but in Everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your request be made known” Philippians 4:6

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In these changing times, problems are commonplace, and anxieties can overwhelm. These words, “Be Anxious for Nothing,” address a situation within the church at Philippi between 2 women. The resolve was to be anxious for nothing and go to God for everything.

Whether then or now, the Word of God remains timeless for the solutions to live in peace and be a guard for our hearts and minds.

Let’s relieve the stress and tension that reside within us today as we apply the counsel from the Scriptures to live free from FEAR and Anxiety.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6

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We quote this verse a lot and probably think we are applying the Scripture in our circumstances the way the Apostle Paul described.

However, we need to take a closer look at the details. Paul uses absolute words, such as NOTHING, not just a little bit sometimes. He further declares ALWAYS – there is to be a consistency in our thoughts originating in PRAYER; expressed through supplication and thanksgiving. Then, we are ready to make our request known in the manner that He longs to hear and answer.

Today, let’s dive into what keeps us from taking the Words of Jesus, written by Paul, to see what it takes to make a really great faithful servant who is ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When you said, “Seek My Face,” My heart said to You, “Your Face, Lord, I will seek.” Psalms 27:7-8

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When we are drawn by the mercies of God and our salvation is secure and complete, we are just beginning the progression of growing in grace and knowledge as we apply the Scriptures to our daily lives.

There are essentials for establishing our Father’s will in fulfilling our maturity that is well pleasing to Him, and it is easy to accept a path of comfort and miss the Master’s best.

Join our discussion as we evaluate the stepping stones to maturity.

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:17-19

This week on Sharin’ Hearts Mentoring Matters, Janie and Sharon discuss the gift of being complete in Christ, with all godliness and love.

Recognizing our position in Christ, being students of the Word, and committing quiet, still, alone time with Father God are vital for spiritual growth.

Many times, we don’t grow because we are comfortable with where we are, but taking the time to “shop” the scriptures for something new will deepen our relationship with God and strengthen our daily walk with Him.

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” Revelation 1:3

This verse is an encouragement to read Revelation and to hear the words of its prophecy; it doesn’t say to read and understand fully all that is told. Many believers say that they are too afraid to read this book because they don’t understand it.

Revelation is the revealing of Jesus Christ Himself. He is referred to as the Lamb 28 times in the book. It is evident that God wants us to know the redeeming work that was finished on the Cross by Jesus Christ, who came as a man, to become the Lamb, and redeem every man, woman, boy, and girl.

Every generation needs to understand the matters of the past, present, and what is yet to be in the future. Ignorance of the past will blind us to see the present and cause history to repeat itself. It’s important to learn from our past and prepare for the future. Jesus is the hope and gives purpose to every generation.

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“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8

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From Genesis to Revelation, Jesus is made known. He is the subject of the entire Bible. He is the object of our faith. For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, Romans 11:36.

Jesus was in the beginning with God, all things were made through Him, and nothing was made without Him, John 1:2,3.

He is the chief cornerstone, and there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved, Acts 4:11,12.

Growing up in Christ is a continual process that begins with knowing the ultimate truth: nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified, because He is the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the All in All.

“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” 2 Timothy 3:14-15

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You MUST, Paul says, continue. This is a command to grow up in a Person, that is, Jesus Christ. Knowing about Him is just information, but when we grow up in Him, that is a precious relationship.

Growing up takes effort because it comes with more responsibility, and it requires more discipline. However, there are countless rewards when we mature; we draw nearer and nearer to our Savior and have the privilege of knowing the mind of God.

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