Life

Are you teachable? Prov 12:1 Prov 9:11-12 "Character of unteachable people" -Chronic failure John 16:3 -Argumentative and defensive nature Prov 9:8, 25:24, 27:15 (spirit of negativity, defensiveness, unforgiving, stonewalling) -Isolation and withdrawal in times of difficulty Prov 18:1 -Blame transfer. You can't blame your response on someone else. "My response is my responsibility" -Surrounding yourself w people who agree with you. "Root causes of unteachable spirit" -Pride Prov 16:18. -Rebellion and independence -Insecurity -Foolishness Prov 22:15 -Laziness Prov 26:16 "Character of teachable spirit" -Humility -Graciously accepting correction Prov 9:8 -Seek counsel in times of decision -Get advice from someone successful -Submitting to authority and staying accountable

If you cannot make God first in your life, He cannot be a part of it.

We go further on our knees than by any other way. There are a thousand mistakes we make that would never be made if we took time to pray.

"God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth." 2 Thessalonians 2:13

The easiest race for you to run is the one God has called you to run. The harder race for you to run is someone else's.

85 % of the things people worry about, never happen. Most others find out they could handle it better than they thought. F.   FALSE E.  EVIDENCE A.  APPEARING R.  REAL It's God's presence, not comfortable circumstances, that bring peace! "Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of it's sorrow, it empties today is it's strength." -Corrie Ten Boom

Why does God want us to work with Him in His work?  Well, why would a father or mother allow their young child to help with a project that would likely take longer with their help? It's for the relationship and the learning experience.  Like wise, God wants to have a relationship with us and for us to learn! -- -Krzysztof