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Broken Resolutions
Have you been able to keep your New Years Resolutions? To have lasting change, there must be change on the inside. How can that happen? Quit struggling and ASK God for help. The number one reason that we don’t have, is because we do not ASK. John 16:24 tells us to ask so that our joy will be full. Just before He died on the cross, Jesus told his disciples to ask in His Name. God answers our prayers because of who Jesus is and because of what He has done for us. It has nothing to do with our goodness. No one is good enough for God anyway. That’s why He died for our sins and rose again on the third day. He wants to give us everything that is good for us. He came to this earth to give us a rich, satisfying and full life. John 10:10. Ask Him for help in the areas that you are struggling in and He will help you. John 15:5 tells us that we can not do anything apart from Him. Quit living with guilt, blame, and shame and become a happy Christian. Give your struggles, worries and cares to God and then go on being joyful. I Peter 5:7. God doesn’t want to keep any good thing from you. Psalms 84:11. If it is good for you, He will give it to you. Believe that and be happy.
Are you trying to change someone else? Impossible. Only God can change them. Quit trying. Leave it to God to convict them and bring the change. You’ll be much happier if you do.
One more thing. ASK is not a blank check. He’ll only give you what is good for you and what will bring you joy and happiness. Read James 4: 1,2. Other verses on this subject: John 14:12-14, John 15:7,16, John 16:23, 24, I Thessalonian 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Proverbs 17:22.
If you do not have a Bible handy, try this site: Bible Gateway
For a great online video on this subject go to Joyce Meyer. On the left side go to Broadcast and then choose Seven Hinderances to Prayer. Begin with Part 1.
God’s Good Will Toward You
God wants to make peace between Himself and all humans. When Jesus was born, the angels announced God’s good will toward mankind. Luke 2:14 Man’s rebellion separated us from Him, but He sent His Son into the world as His messenger and agent of this offer. Many have accepted His offer, but others ignore and reject it. Jesus paid the price for our peace with God with His life. He took God’s wrath for our rebellion and disobedience on Himself when He died on the cross. That is love. At His death He said, “It is finished.” His resurrection proved that God accepted His payment. This offer is to everyone, but each individual must accept. John 1:12 ”But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God.” NLT John 3:16. “For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”
What is your choice? Do you accept or reject God’s offer of good will toward you?
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Microwave a Cake in a Mug
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package cake mix (chocolate, lemon, yellow…) 18.25 ounces
- 1 package instant pudding mix (chocolate, lemon, vanilla…) 3.4 ounces
- 2 2/3 cups confectioners’ (powdered) sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered flavored (cocoa, lemonade…) beverage mix
- Check to be sure mug is large enough. It must be able to hold 1 1/2 cups water and be microwavable.
- Cake: Blend dry cake mix and dry pudding mix in a large bowl. Divide into 8 (about 1/2 cup) and put each into a small plastic bag to use later.
- Glaze: In a medium bowl combine confectioners suger with powdered flavoring (cocoa, lemonade…) Divide into 8 (about 1/3 cup) and put each into small plastic bag labeled Glaze to use later.
Wet ingredients for each cup:
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon of oil
- 1 Tablespoon of water
- Spray the inside of each cup with cooking spray.
- Empty the contents of the cake baggie into the mug.
- Add egg, oil and water.
- Blend all contents completely – reach into the corners to blend the dry mix.
- Microwave on full power for 2 minutes.
- Empty glaze baggie into a small bowl and add 1 1/2 teaspoon water. Mix well. When cake is done, pour glaze over cake in mug. Enjoy while warm.
You can have these on hand for a quick dessert or put them in mugs for gifts. The best mugs are found in thrift stores such as Goodwill or Salvation Army. I’ve also found nice ones in dollar stores and craft stores such as Michaels.
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