The Will Of God.

What is the will of God,what is Good and acceptable and perfect. The new life in Christ.Rom.12:1 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters,by the mercies of God,to present your bodies as a living sacrifice,holy and acceptable to God,which is your worship." The aim of all human life in God's eyes is that Christ would be made to look as valuable as he is.Worship means using our minds and hearts and bodies to express the worth of God and all he is for us in Jesus.There is a way to live-a way to love-that does that.There is a way to do your job that expresses the true value of God.If you can't find it,that mean you should change your job.

Those who believe in Christ Jesus are already blood-bought new creatures in Christ.If any one is in Christ,he is a new creation. 2 Cor.5:17 "So if any one is in Christ,there is a new creation:everything old has passed away see everything has become new!

God's will for our lives has reason and purpose.It is through scripture,where we can find meaning and principles discerning God's will 1Thess.5:18 " Give thanks in all circumstances;for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." What in short,is the will of God?.To answer this question we need to step back and ask ourselves;What are we talking to God about?Of God,as of any person we come in contact with,each of us makes our own image and starting from this image we tend to relate to him.This image of God is internalized from the ideas we have learned about him,the emotions gathered from the various religious experience we have lived through, from habits,and the ways we have acted to express our faith.

However,we can decide to journey to interiorize the true image of God and to live in such a way by only doing His will.That is the way of conversion.Man would have to study and know the rules so as not to make any mistakes that would ruin the proper functioning.In this sense,every event of nature that escapes man's control is interpreted as an expression of a preconceived plan of God which would have been foreseen even as catastrophic and calamitous events.

God continues to intervene in guiding events,and the affairs of humankind as well as nature according to a simple principle:every effect has its direct cause,and this cause is only God.this concept of God is summarized in the adage:"Not a single hair will not falls without His knowledge." Mt.10:29-30"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted." This vision reduces the ambit of man's freedom to its lowest,so the will of God is understood as an unpredictable.God becomes the one who rewards or punishes people according to their behaviour: sin is thus a sure source of condemnation and damnation,and to get to heaven there is instead need to sweat to subdue oneself and this has its own merits.

God is a good and merciful Father who wishes to interact with adult children.One who has established a relationship of trust and confidence with God,perceives him as a loving presence that takes care of him and allows him to make free and responsible choices.He understands slowly that the will of God is not a pre-established programme to which one must conform.

The will of God is his constant and tireless presence in the events of history,even when suffering and fear,sin and death seem to mark the passage of an inevitable separation from him.Use these bible verses to gain a better understanding. Jer.29:11"For surely I know the plans I have for you,says the Lord,plans for your welfare and not for harm,to give you a future with hope." 1 Pet.2:15 "For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish."

Whatever happens in our day today life,like birth,death,marriages,friendship,pain in life,stress,man made disasters,natural disasters,personal crises, etc.think that all happening is with His knowledge and will of God.

In other words,God want all of us to be happy and to do this He makes us gradually capable of free and responsible choices illumined by reason,discerning what is good by the thrust of a heart passionate for the kingdom.

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Is Unfairness a Part And Parcel Of Life?

The Bible has lot to say on the subject of unfairness/injustice.All know that God is in favour of justice;and He is against injustice, even in the most basic terms.Prov.20:23 "Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord,and false scales are not good." Ps.89:14 "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;steadfast love and faithfulness go before you." God does not approve partiality.

The Bible's story of Joseph resonates with everyone life.Jacob had twelve sons,but he used to love his son Joseph who was second to the youngest,the most. When Joseph was seventeen,Jacob presented him a coat.The coat was woven with many colours and had long sleeves.This was the kind of coat that only a privileged and an eldest son might own.When the other brothers saw the special affection that Joseph was getting from his father,they began to feel jealous of him.

Joseph would have wonderful and strange dreams and he could also interpret their meanings.One day,he told his brothers about his latest dream,"Last night,I dreamt that we were tying up sheaves of wheat that we had harvested.My sheaf stood up straight and tall,whereas your sheaves bowed down to mine."

Joseph again dreamt that the sun,the moon and the eleven stars were bowing down to him.When he told his father about his dream,Jacob scolded him saying,"Do you really think that one day,I,your mother and your brothers will bow down in front of you?" When the brothers came to know about this,they burst into anger and started plotting against Joseph that how could they get rid of him.

His jealous brothers sold him into slavery.He landed in the Egyptian Potiphar's household,where his master entrusted him to manage the entire estate.But the lies of Potiphar's wife sent him to jail.In prison,Joseph successfully interpreted the cupbearer's dreams,and then was forgotten by the very man he helped. Finally,he interpreted the Pharaoh's dream and become the second most important man in Egypt.Finally Jacob and the whole family came to live in Egypt.The family was reunited after a long time.

God seemed far from Joseph for about 20 years.Joseph brothers feared his revenge for selling him into slavery,but he said to them Gen.50:20"Even though you intended to do harm to me,God intended it for good,in order to preserve a numerous people,as he is doing today." 

What the bible teaches and promises- is that God loves us and wants the best for us,even when he seems hidden and removed.If this is true,why isn't God more evident in our lives.Perhaps,like Joseph,we have to struggle and persevere and continue to believe in order to realise the blessings God has in store for us.Even though Joseph's brother's done unfairness to him God saved him and lifted him in a high position.He travelled through the country in his chariot and everywhere he went people bowed to him to show respect.

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Social Life

Social life is the part of a person's time spent doing enjoyable things with others.Life style is a composite of motivations,needs,and wants and is influenced by factors such a culture,family,reference groups,and social class.

Personal life is the course of an individual's life,especially when viewed as the sum of personal choices contributing to one's personal identity.

To be able to lead a respectable life in society,there is a necessary condition.And that is,you must become someone who is beneficial to others, a giver or at least a 'no-problem person' as far as others are concerned. Other than these two options,there is no other way for you to lead a respectable life in society.Those who think that there is a third way only go on to create trouble in society and for themselves,too.

Social beings-living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community,rather than isolated life.Human beings are social animals,and the tenor of our social life is one of the most important influences on our mental health.

Social life is always based on the principle of give-and take.If you are contributing positively to society will regard you with respect.  And if you think you are not in a position to contribute anything to society,at least you can become a non-problem person for others.

Spiritual life,as something that is often experienced as a source of inspiration in life and it can encompass belief in 'immaterial realities or experiences of the immanent or transcendent nature of the world'.

Give and take is a mechanism inherent to all personal relationships-you cannot expect to receive something if you don't offer on your own turn.Once the balance between give and take is broken,difficulties arise and partners feel they are not getting too much from their relationship.

If you become a giver as far as others are concerned,you are helping society progress.Even if you simply become a no-problem person,you are still playing a social role,by not placing any obstacle in the progress of society.In the former case,you are directly helping society to progress.In the latter case,you are doing this indirectly. 

The real social life of the Christian is enjoyed within the community of his brethren in Christ,and here,as in all the phases of his life,his first consideration is not to be that of pleasing others,but doing the will of God.This,indeed,is the true basis of fellowship in Christ.In a community in which each one is zealously endeavoring to God's will there is bound to be a common tie that binds,for as the apostle says,Jas. 2:1-4 " My brothers and sisters,do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ?.For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly,and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in,and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, "Have a seat here,please, "while to the one who is poor you say," Stand there ," or,"Sit at my feet," have you not made distinctions among yourselves,and become judges with evil thoughts?.

How to live a the Christian Life. One of the most notable discourses was between Jesus and Nicodemus that he must be born again. Jn.3:3 Jesus answered him,"very truly,I tell you,no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." Salvation is the beginning step in living Christian life. Jn.14:6 Jesus said to him,"I am the way,and the truth,and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me."  

Those who are neither givers nor 'non-problem' people only become a burden on society.Although,these people may not be criminals,in terms of the etiquette of human life,they are.The courts of this world will not sentence them to punishment,in the court of nature,they will be considered guilty of an enormous moral crime. 

For mental happiness-minimise expectations,ego, pride and negative thoughts.For Spiritual happiness-recognise your soul as a separate entity from the body.Do not live in the past.Free yourself of memories and experiences.Do not worry about the future. But,plan for it.Help all living beings without any expectations.Meditate regularly and surrender to the supreme soul. 'Be happy always' condition your mind to be happy in any condition.

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Laughter Leads To Better Health Benefit

The Bible has much to say about joy and laughter. It is closely tried to joy because the feeling of joy can promote laughter.It is often said that "Laughter is the best medicine," and its true! laughter releases stress,improves your mood,boosts immunity and can ever relieve pain. Prov.15:13 "A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance,but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken." 17:22 " A cheerful heart is a good medicine,but a downcast spirit dries up the bones." Job.8:21 "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter,and your lips with shouts of joy." All the verses shows the importance and benefit of laughing.

There is an ancient Indian saying "people who laugh more,live more".The real importance of its content,however has been recognised only recently. Laughter is is the spice and essence of life.It is a strong and effective antidote to stress and related sickness. In fact, it is the best tonic required to survive in the rat race today.

Laughter reduces  the effects of tension, and depression.Pain and stress induce muscle tension, but laughter causes muscle relaxation. There is physiological evidence to demonstrate that laughter triggers the brain to release catecholamine hormones, leading to the release of endocrines that diminish pain.On the psychological level, laughter helps an individual to change the climate of distress. It is a strong distraction from negative emotions.

Laughter indirectly reduces stress by improving relationships in many ways.When interpersonal relations strained a dose of humour can dramatically reduce the seriousness of a problematic situations. There is the additional bonus of shortening interpersonal distance. Have you not noticed that it is far easier for a person with a sense of humour to make friends.Further, humour is perhaps the best method of dealing with an erratic superior as it keep away stress caused by his unpredictable behaviour.

Detachment,relaxation and laughter ingrained in the theory and practice of ancient Indian Psycho-philosophical systems,are effective and time-tested techniques to prevent or underplay emotional stress and strain.Sad to say,their full potential has not yet been realised by those who can and need to benefit from them.Curiously,the average Indian laughs only a little at situations,only rarely at himself,and tends to become a stoic at the core.The englishman however,is a master of the art and has reaped immense benefits in his political,commercial,social and academic life.

The three ingredients of the theory referred to earlier however,are not sufficient palliatives to remove stress or strain in tote,but only serve as pointers to stress reduction.They need to be accompanied and buttressed by the necessary and effective social support network,a positive work environment,good interpersonal relationships,and the practice of yoga and meditation,all of which will pay rich dividends in the long run.

In short laughter boost the immune system.It decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies,thus improving your resistance to disease.Laughing intensely for an hour can burn as many calories as lifting weight for 30 minutes,scientists have found -It causes the heart to beat faster,sending large amount of blood around the body.Laughter could be healthy for your heart,there is an increase in oxygen-rich blood flow in your body,possibly due to the release of endorphins, which create a chemical rush that counters negative feelings and stress. 

It is with good reason that "Readers Digest carries a feature entitled 'Laughter',the best medicine in every issue,since this medicine is abundantly available without cost,why not avail of it in greater doses ?

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Possibilities Are Never Ending

Possibilities means a chance of likelihood.For example: There is a possibility that Mr Rahul Gandhi may come in power in the coming 2019 election. We use opportunity to talk about a situation in which we can do something that we want to do.In other words something that can be done or achieved.Matt.19:26 " But Jesus looked at them and said, For mortals it is impossible,but for God all things are possible." Matt.17:20 " He said to them,Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mountain,Move from here to there,and it will move;and nothing will be impossible for you." Again Mk.10:27 says " Jesus looked at them and said,"For mortals it is impossible,but not for God;for God all things are possible." All the bible verses shows the possibilities if one have full faith on God.

The sun was setting in the west over the mountains.Half of the orb had already dipped beneath the ridge. In a few minutes the whole sun disappeared behind the still-glowing mountain range.Then darkness descended on all sides. But just then,another light began to ascend. It was the full moon,rising in the east as the sun set in the west. Soon,the whole scene was lit up again.This is a sign of nature. When one possibility ends,another begins. So it is for individuals and nations -there is always hope. By grasping fresh opportunities and utilising them,one can arise again. Don't ever giving up go on trying.

Have you ever felt like you were praying for the impossible. There is a power of God that is released in the impossible place.God is looking for faith, and real faith has to do with the impossible.Encourage you to pray impossible prayers-to launch out into the deep and pray God-sized prayers. God loves it when we pray for the impossible,when we believe Him for things that are beyond our abilities. He is looking for those with faith who will still press through in prayer when the going seems absolutely impossible. He is the God of the impossible.

The world is full of wonderful opportunities. Here,when matter perishes,it becomes energy,when darkness comes,a new light emerges from its depths; when one building falls, it leaves a place for the construction of another.So it is with events in our lives.

From every failure emerges the chances of new success. No one need lose heart in this world. However certain uncompromising circumstances may seen,they contain somewhere the possibility of triumph for man.

The Possibilities of prayer are the the possibilities of faith.Prayer and faith are twins.One heart animates them both. Faith is always praying. Prayer is always believing.Faith must have a tongue by which it can speak. Prayer is the tongue of faith. Faith must receive.Prayer must rise and soar.Faith must give prayer the wings to fly and ascend.Prayer must have an audience with God. Faith open the door,and access and audience are given. Prayer asks.Faith lays its hand on the thing asked for.

Several things happen in our lives when we face the impossible place. We often do not like to be challenged in this way,but God does a deep work within us when we face the impossible with persevering faith.

What one should do is seek out these possibilities and use them to turn one's defeat into victory.Though no one can go back and make a brand new ending. Remember,every dark cloud has a silver lining. The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.

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