The best talk show ever!

I was listening to Moody Radio one day about something while I was in the shower, (sometimes I do my best thinking there --- inspiration) and whatever the conversation was about, I was like, “Hey, prayer is like a talk show.  The only constant “celebrity” guest would be Jesus.”  Well, actually, Jesus would be the guest co-host.  Just like on the talk shows, we would talk about everything.  Life, His Word, friendships, work, etc. and catch up on old times.  My progress.  Just spill my heart out but then don’t forget to listen to Him too because He has a lot more interesting things to talk about.  

This is the way I have to approach prayer at times.  I remember hearing somewhere, a while ago, it’s like talking to GOD.  So, I’ve extended it to a “talk show” setting.  “Hello Jesus. Welcome. Today’s topic is ‘failure.’  Boy, I feel like I messed up today…”  I could have a talk about happier times like, “Jesus, today was pretty good.  I didn’t yell at the people upstairs making all of that noise.  I didn’t call drivers names on the road.  I just gave You praise all day today.  I’m feeling pretty good.  Are you pleased with me?  What do you have on Your heart today?”  Yes, this works out better for me.  

If we talk with Him more, our relationship  grows.  That’s how we can also develop our prayer life. Get use to talking with GOD the way we talk with our family and friends.  I find it’s really easy at times.  Every once in a while, I’ll treat it as if it’s a chore. I know that’s only the trick of the Enemy though because he doesn’t want me talking to GOD.  See, Satan knows that if my prayer life is stronger, then he’s in big trouble.  My knowledge of GOD’s word increases, Jesus is more prominent in my life and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme in my understanding, knowledge and discernment of Jesus and life.  

So, develop your own personal “talk show.”  Meet up with Jesus every day at a special time for you.  Name it if it helps.  Do whatever it takes to get that prayer life stronger, personalized and relationship on the right track.  You won’t regret it.  I know I don’t.  Even when I mess up at times (still human trapped in this flesh), I know I can tell Jesus what I’ve done, where I’ve failed and ask for strength to do and be better.  He’s my Friend, my Best Friend and everything else so He won’t leave me.  Now, take a look at this link and see for yourself what a relationship to Jesus means to Him.  http://prayer-coach.com/2012/12/25/jesus-receiving-his-birthday-gifts/

Also https://skitguys.com/videos/item/birthday-jesus  Same one but these guys are the creators.

I can't do it myself

I’ve been struggling with an old trait, behaviour, whatever you & I choose to call it, for a very long time.  I thought I had gotten it under control...but circumstances being as it is, I know I haven’t.  What continues to rear it’s ugly head is my out of control, bursting out emotions.

Yes, it gets ugly too.

It happens when I’m tired, exhausted, sleep-deprived, stressed, unhappy and doubtful.  Probably a few more adjectives that I can’t seem to name right now.  I’m getting stressed just writing this.  At times I’ve yelled at the neighbors above me because for years, they’ve been so darn noisy. There are times I feel as though I truly hate them. Terrible (smh).  Road rage is something else. No, I don’t yell at the other drivers, I just call them not so nice names i.e. “idiots, stupid, jerks…”  No cursing though.  I don’t go that far.  Still not nice though.  I always feel bad afterwards and even during especially when I tell myself to calm down BEFORE I get really riled up .  The people above me have always behaved in the manner they’ve displayed since I moved in and every driver is for themselves as if they are the proverbial “only ones on the road” blah, blah, blah.  My job is stressful (social work) and my co-worker doesn’t help the situation.  I need to get a grip on my emotions.

I think that a lot of the times I try to do it on my own accord.  I have to give it to GOD then leave it with Him, yet show Him that I mean it by not embracing the negative reaction I know I’m going to display if I don’t.  What use to work for me would be reciting words of praise and affirmation about my faith and Him when stress would come.  I’ve forgotten to do this now.  I’m ashamed at myself for this.  I’m not going to give up though.  I’m going to keep thanking GOD for deliverance from myself.  I’m going to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and then receive it FOR REAL because GOD is REAL.

Well, anywho, this is my thought for today.  What’s on my heart.  If you’re going through the same thing of trying to control your out of control emotions, don’t give up.  Just give in---to the Creator who has created you and me for better things then acting like we’ve lost our minds. :-)