Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Day-2

I left earlier than yesterday...got to work in a slightly shorter period of time than yesterday...and i got to work early enough to sleep in the car for a bit...i hope this lasts through out the time i work here sha...

I dont know y...i think i got this from a fellow blogger but i do feel the need to blog everyday this month... Knowing me this may not pan out eventually...oh well i do have something to share. Got this message n my facebook inbox...from this group i joined called 'People who strictly believe the bible'... You can check it out here----> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24400519166

Well here it is...i learned this morning. I hope you do too...


Hi,
I know its been a while since I sent messages but by the grace of God I shall resume sending some now. I hope we are still remembering who we are in Christ. I have been blessed heavily by this article you are about to read. If you are a controlling, manipulating person who will do anything to get your way, this message is for you.

Control and Manipulation
by Dr. Larry Ollison
Depression, jealousy, and emotional outbursts have often been considered the result of frustration and stress in life. However, recently I have noticed several people who have used depression, jealousy, and emotional outbursts as a form of control.
It may seem difficult to believe that a depressed person isn't really depressed, or that a jealous person isn't really jealous, or that an emotional outburst is not fueled by anger. However, many times this is true.
As Christians, we must never attempt to control people through manipulation. Control and manipulation is rebellion against God's plan for someone else. A person who relentlessly attempts to control another usually becomes so focused on the control that their minds cannot be changed. This is a type of stubbornness.
According to the Bible, rebellion and stubbornness are not of God.
"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." (1 Samuel 15:23)
We must break the spirit of control in our lives. Galatians 5:22 tells us that a part of the fruit of the spirit is self-control. Yes, we must take control of our own lives and not allow sin to enter. We must pray for and do good to others. We must love them and not think of ourselves as higher than them. However, we must never try to bring someone closer to God or closer to the way we think they should be by way of control.
Depression, jealousy, and emotional outbursts are all based in fear. Any time fear is used to restructure a situation, it's wrong. God never uses fear as a motivation, but God motivates through love. Love covers a multitude of sins. Love changes lives. Love reveals God's true nature and love is what will bring people into a right understanding of where they should be.
So the next time you catch yourself trying to manipulate someone through your emotions, stop it. Think about what you are doing and start operating in love instead of fear. Anything that you do that is associated with fear has its roots in the devil.
Remember this. God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Thank you everybody for all the positive feedback. God bless you indeed.

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