Enlightened by the Spirit

It is human nature for people to criticize.  How do I react when criticized?  I should not engage in gossip and one should change the subject if hearing so.  Speak of others as you would want to be spoken of when absent. Pray Heavenly Father.  Thank you for this day and Thank you for Your Love.  Helmp me to have an inkling of your love towards others to include those who I inherently do not like.  Protect me from my enemies.  i pray this in the powerful name of Jesus.  Amen.

One must not speak ill of others.  Do nt judge, but come to the awareness of getting your own life in order. Pray: Heavenly Father, Grant me the serneity to obey your commands and to love others.  Help me be the man you want me to be. Amen. 

God alone is Mighty and Strong.  God created me out of nothing.  My gifts and talents must be recognized as gitf from God.  Even though one may have many gifts; one is ridiculed with faults and shortcomings.  One must worry about getting their life in order before worrying about the faults of another. Pray:  Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gifts and talents you have given me.  Thank you for your love and mery.  I recognize that I am nothing without you.  Help me to accept the good with the bad and help me to work on my faults and shortcomings.  I pray this in the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Thoughts: Do not trust in man alone.  Today he could be your friend; tomorrow your enemy.  If you want an example please see no further than Judas Iscariot.  After all he betrayed Jesus with a kiss.  It does not get any lower than this.  Let us think this could never happen to us. Pray: Heavenly Father, please send your Holy Spirit for Wisdom and Counsel.  I need not look to man for advice, but listed to your Spirit.  I pray that you may give me the answer that I desire and know you will guide my life in the proper direction.  Thank you for this answered request;  I pray this in the Name of Jesus the Lord.   Amen.

Thoughts: Curiosity in control can be a positive thing.  One could say all things in moderation.  Self-control is a gift of the Holy Spirit and we need to strive and ask God for it. Pray: Divine Inspirer,  O' Holy Spirit please give me the gift of self-control.  Help me to control my desires and sins of the flesh.  Help me to take control of my life and fight the spiritual battle that is happening all around me.  I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Thoughts: Why should one worry about what others think about them?  If one is living a righteous holy life, then they need not worry about this.  Live for God and think about; who does God say that we are? Pray: Heavenly Father, I pray that you may watch over me.  Help me to not worry about what others think about me or my status in the world.  I ask for Your Grace to put You first in my life.  If I strive for Heaven then all else will fall into place.  I pray this in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Thoughts: Our days are fleeting.  We are headed in one direction and that is towards death.  Let us enjoy the life that we have while we still have our lives.  If we have our health let us enjoy it.  Let us enjoy our loved ones and spend time with them because no one knows when the last breath will occur.  Cherish the important things in life (i.e. family love). Pray: Heavenly Father, please allow me to know whom I am.  Please let me know who you are and help me to cherish the love that you have for me on a daily basis.  Assist me in spending time with my loved ones and realizing the most important things in life.  Help me to know what will cause regret on my dying bed.  I pray this in the name of Jesus.  Amen.