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Anger is best controlled...-Gen Colin Powell 2Timl:7 "God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

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Heroic confidence! Glorious faith! Unconquerable love! I ask you to observe what a disastrous situation is being described in this passage and to notice how courageous is the faith that is expressed...-Philip DoddridgeHab3:17-18 "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are

no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior."

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The kings of Judah had drifted badly when Hezekiah inherited an unholy mess from his father, King Ahaz. But Hezekiah repaired the temple, restored legitimate worship, removed the idols, repented for the people, and required a change in the land. Once the population saw his example of worship, they followed suit...-Maxwell, Leadership Promises2Chr29:36 "Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced that God has prepared the people, since the events took place so suddenly."

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Notice that Isaiah recorded God's message beginning with the word `When', not `If'...-Sala, Refuge And StrengthIsaiah43:1-3 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God."

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Ebenezer Scrooge has been a popular character for a couple of centuries because generosity--or its absence--is such a powerful force. Was the world's favorite `lousy boss' really such a bad guy? Despite his villainous portrayal, wasn't Scrooge simply being frugal, cautious, prudent, and thrifty? Or does the world despise him because he replaced stewardship with stinginess?..-Seybert, Leaders..Heb10:24 "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to love and good works."

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As the years go by, your life gets more complex. Increasingly, demands are made on your time and energy. More seems to be better. How do you turn a life of quiet desperation into something more meaningful? To simplify, simplify, and simplify some more is the path to contentment in a materialistic world...-Sala, Refuge And Strength..Psa37:25 "I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread."

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Earthbound Focus: 1)daily fear of loss ,2)attitude becomes increasingly dark, 3)lives with perpetual tension, 4)constantly fighting anxiety...-Gene Wood.Mat6:20 "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

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Hope Springs Eternal. Never underestimate its power. Maintaining hope comes from seeing the potential in every situation and staying positive despite circumstances. And we will have hope to give if we maintain the right attitude..: Maxwell, Leadership Promises..Prov23:18 "There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."

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It is quite easy for us to talk and theorize about faith, but God often puts us into His crucible of affliction to test the purity of our gold and separate the dross from the metal. How happy we are if the hurricanes that blow across life's raging sea have the effect of making Jesus more precious to us! It is better to weather the storm with Christ than to sail smooth waters without Him...-JRMacduffExodusl5:25 "There He tested them."

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Is there anything at all that is certain in our world. Certainty in an uncertain world--one that couldn't care less about you--is a myth, but the fear is removed when your life is in God's hands and His firm hand guides and directs you day by day. He who has promised that He will never leave or forsake you. Who cares about tomorrows uncertainty when you know God will be there to take you through it?..-Sala, Refuge James4:15 "Instead, you ought to say, `If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that'."

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How can wrath bring praise to God? Pharoah refused to free the Hebrews and thus allowed God to work mighty miracles for His people. God turns the tables on evildoers and brings glory to Himself from those who deny Him, bringing praise from those who have been delivered..: Life Appl NIV Zondervan..Psa 76:10 "Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee: the remainder of wrath shalt Thou restrain."

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Disappointments come in all sizes and shapes. Fractured, broken dreams are the result of living in an imperfect world inhabited by people who are far less than perfect themselves. The choice is will you be resentful, or will you assess your situation and realize you yet have much for which you can give thanks? What you do is dictated by what you believe about God and His purpose for your life...) Sala, Refuge and Strength..Phi4:12 "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."

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Great friendship

is about two main things: first, to find

out the similarities; and

second, to respect the

differences...-Ross BautistaAmos3:3 "Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do

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Champions don't become champions in the ring--they are merely recognized there. Even if a person has natural talent, he has to prepare and train to become successful...-Maxwell, Leadership Promises...Champions are not the people who never fail but the people who never quit...EPHonrado.1Cor9:25,26a "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I dor not run like a man running aimlessly..."

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The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who ens and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms) the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause...-Pres Theodore RooseveltlCor9:25,26 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever."

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"O our God, wilt Thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon Thee.- Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee.- If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.- Unto Thee lift I up mine eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the heavens."... 2Chr20:12: Psa143:8. -Jaml:5. -Psa123:1...

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"I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill.- A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. . . So our eyes. wait upon the Lord our God.- Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee.- The meek will He teach His Way.- When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth."..: Ecc9:11.- Provl6:9.-Psa123:2b.-Psa143:8: Psa25:9: John16:13...

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Ideologies are forming battle lines, saying, `If you are not with us, I am justified in destroying you.' There is one thing, however, that people don't factor into their analysis. The hand of a sovereign God who orders the affairs of our world, allowing nothing apart from His permissive will. It is He who determines what happens. As the psalmist wrote, "It is God who judges: He brings one down, He exalts another"(Psahn75)...-Harold Sala..Psa46:I "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

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You must not give up but continually do battle for what you believe is right. Put your cause in the hands of God who is sovereign and never tolerates wrongdoing. Do not be intimidated by strong individuals. Never underestimate the fact that God can still take you, and the small spark you ignite, to make a difference. One plus God is still the majority...-Sala, RefugeDeut4:9 "Only be careful, and watch yourself closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them."

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The deep needs and thirst of our lives can never be assuaged through "things." No, God has not failed us. Rather, we have failed to love Him with all our hearts, serve Him without conditions of blessing attached, and obey Him, taking by faith what cannot be seen...-Sala, Refuge And Strength..Joshua24 J15 "But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whbm you will serve, whether the gods of your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

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Are you living in your past, in Blame, in Ritual, in Fear? More tragic than Physical blindness is Spiritual blindness. Jesus is God Who heals our Spiritual blindness.. : JSorianoJohn9:25b "One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see."

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"O Lord our God, other lords beside Thee have had dominion over us: but by Thee only will we make mention of Thy name.- We are Thine: Thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by Thy name.- All people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.- The Lord will not forsake His people for His great Name's sake: because it has pleased the Lord to make you His people."...-Isa26:13.- Isa63:19.-Deut28:10.-1 Sam12:22I..

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"O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and your people bear Your Name.- Help us, 0 God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy Name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy Name's sake. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is theft God?- The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe."...-Dan9:19.-Psa79:9,10: Prov18:10...

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"The Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.- Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee: the remainder of wrath shalt Thou restrain.- The kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever He will.- When a man's ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.- What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"..- Prov3:26: Psa76:10.-Prov2l:1.- Prov16:7.- Rom8:31...

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"I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His Word do I hope.- My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.- I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.- The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and He shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.- Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is."..: Prov130:5,6.- Psa34:4.- Deut33:27.-Jer17:7...

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Disappointment is His Appointment. Do you believe that God is greater than your problem?..-PTanchiRom10:11.- Jnl1:40.-Rom8:28 "For the Scripture says `WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE[ DISAPPOINTED'.- Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?- And we know that in all things God works for the

good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

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Some things come only [through fiery trials. But when you pass through the fire, you discover the presence of Him who walks with you--the very Son of the Living God. God uses the difficulties to produce a mature and stalwart believer...-Sala, Refuge And Strength2Pet3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

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Oh, how we love to see impossible things accomplished! Therefore, may we continue to persevere, for even if we took our circumstances and cast all the darkness of human doubt upon them and hastily piled as many difficulties together as we could find against God's divine work, we could never move beyond the blessedness of His miracle-working power. May we place our faith completely cm Him, for He is the God of the impossible...-Cowman-Reimann, Streams In The Desert

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"Whoso hearkeneth unto Me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.- Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.- He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.- His truth shall be thy shield and buckler."...-Prov 1:33.-Psa90:1.- Psa9l :1.- Psa9l :4...

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"Your life is hid with Christ in God.- He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of I-Iis eye.- Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord shall fight for you., and ye shall hold your peace.- God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear."...-Col3:3.- Zec2:8.- Ex14:13,14.- Psa46:1,2...