Read this, and let it really sink in… Then, choose how you start your day tomorrow…

Jerry is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, “If I were any better, I would be twins!” He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant.

The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.

Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerry and asked him, I don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself – Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.

I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.

“Yeah, right, it’s not that easy,” I protested. “Yes, it is,” Jerry said. “Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It’s your choice how you live life.”

I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it.

Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was held up at gun point by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local trauma center. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was discharged from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body.

I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, “If I were any better, I’d be twins. Wanna see my scars?” I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. “The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door,” Jerry replied. “Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live.”

“Weren’t you scared? Did you lose consciousness?” I asked. Jerry continued, “…the paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the ER and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read ‘he’s a dead man.’

I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me,” said Jerry. “She asked if I was allergic to anything. ’Yes,’ I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Bullets!’ Over their laughter, I told them, ‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’”

Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.

Attitude, after all, is everything.

Positive thinking is the first step towards a happy life.

If everyone applies just these, the whole world will live in happiness.

Choose Right Thoughts

Our thoughts become our words, and our words affect our feelings and actions. Therefore, it is vitally important that we choose life-generating thoughts. When we do, right words will follow.

“Now the mind of the flesh [which is sense and reason without the Holy Spirit] is death [death that comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]. But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever]. Romans 8:6

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by John Price

In Numbers 11 we see Israel complaining to Moses about not having meat. God’s response to Moses was two-fold: ‘Gather 70 elders to share the burden of this people’, and ‘You’ll eat meat till it comes out of your nose’. God seemed to be saying to Moses, “I am weary with this people and now I will not be requiring you to deal with them by yourself any longer.”

Numbers 11:16 & 17 gives us a clear understanding of how God was aligning and structuring His people. When you translate this passage it reads, “Assemble and put together your brothers (and sisters) so I can heap the anointing I have put on you, onto them, and marry them to my plan.”

In verse 24 of this same chapter, we see Moses “placing” the elders around the tabernacle. The word “placed” means “to stand in relationship with.” When they were standing in proper relationship, watch what happens to them–the LORD comes down in a cloud and places the same anointing on the 70 that was on Moses. When the Spirit rested on these placed ones, they prophesied. In Numbers 11:25, the word “gave, or placed” here means to frame, hang up, ordain, or pour. The word “rested upon” means “cause to be”!

Up until this point, they had been watching Moses move and operate in a realm of the Spirit that they themselves had never moved in or experienced. They were like many of us. We watch a minister and stand in awe of their anointing, never once considering that God wants us to experience the same revelatory flow.

The reason you frame a picture and hang it up is for others to see it. A picture is worth a thousand words. Instead of just looking at the picture, the Lord wanted them and us today to become part of the picture.

Interestingly, two of the elders were separated from Moses and the other 68 elders. Why they were not there is not written. However, notice something, when the release of the Spirit of prophesy that fell on Moses and the 68 elders in the Tabernacle occurred, something happened to the two not there. The Spirit of God also fell on the two elders in the camp! THEY PROPHESIED, too! (verse 26)
Their names were Eldad and Medad, and the Word of God states they were among those listed. Eldad means “God has loved”, and Medad means, “loving affection”. Even though the camp (reserve or army) was murmuring and complaining about how God was providing for them, He still demonstrated His love and affection for them by causing Eldad and Medad to prophesy in the camp. This was the medicine prescribed by the Great Physician to try to help them get out of the mess they had gotten themselves into.

Now, look what the reaction was to God moving among His people in a new expression of His love and affection. In Verses 27 and 28, a young man goes to Joshua and “rats on” Eldad and Medad. Joshua, in turn, ran to Moses, in a tizzy, requesting that Moses FORBID THEM. The use of “young man” in this account means “baby”, and “choice man”, referring to Joshua, means “youth”.

Much could be said here, but the major point is that when a new move of God breaks out in unusual ways, babies and the spiritually immature start screaming about it – especially when it’s not being released in a familiar fashion.

Moses had the right response! He stated that he wanted everyone to experience the outpouring of God’s Spirit. Verse 29 says, “Would to God that all the Lord’s people were prophets and He would put His Spirit upon them.”“Would” and “would put” are the same Hebrew word meaning “to flow, to frame, to hang up”. God was trying to get Israel to see the big picture – not just what was on the menu for the day.

Moses response was in line with Paul’s teachings in 1 Cor. 14:31 & 39, “For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged…. Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.”

So we see that when the 70 elders stepped into the picture by standing in relationship with Moses and one another (aligning), the Spirit of Prophesy fell. It didn’t matter that they weren’t physically in the same place. God released a message from the Throne expressing His love and affection to help them understand His desire to stand in covenant relationship with them (marry) and to establish His Kingdom plan.

There has never been a more critical time to examine with whom you are aligned. Whatever anointing they are flowing in will be heaped on you and YOU WILL PROPHESY!! Whatever wine they are drinking will be poured out on you! And not just once (like the elders) since we now have a better covenant!
I am very grateful to be aligned with Dr Chuck Pierce and Dr. Peter Wagner. Heap it on me LORD!!

John Price

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The harvest is ripe

Relieve the Weary! God has a reserve!

At Starting the Year Off Right, I noticed something on the worship team. LeAnn Squier, who was sick during the conference, came as usual to the front line, but was limited in the strength she had to bring forth. John Dickson’s voice began to struggle. I heard the Lord say, “Relieve the front line”. I called forth others from the back to come to the front and sing forth prophetically, even though this was not their normal role, and they responded. One person on the worship team began to pick up where another one was too tired to continue on. This became like tag team. Weary ones stepped back for a while and others took their places. The power of revelation never ebbed again. Heaven remained connected in the earth realm and “on earth as it is in heaven” kept occurring so we could walk victoriously throughout the year.

On the battlefield, many casualties can occur when troops get weary. Weariness can create mental passivity, breakdowns, people going AWOL (Absent Without Leave), and even suicide and death. I believe the Lord is telling us to watch out for those who are exhausted and help them step back and get rejuvenated. He will call you to help someone so they can refocus for their victory ahead and not be taken out by the enemy. He will show you who you are to relieve in service, helps, and ministry.

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2. You’ve got what it takes. From Adam till today the enemy has tried to discredit you from being the person God has made you to be. When Daniel, my son was about 5 years old he took off the training wheels on his bicycle. One of the first things he wanted to do was to make skid marks on the road. Why? He wanted everybody to know he can do “crazy” things! Grown men are not much different from my young son. We want others to see. We want to leave a mark. I pray the Holy Spirit will supernaturally reveal to you, “You’ve got what it takes.” Whatever God has called you to do, you can do. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13.

3. You can do more. No matter how stretched you feel, you can do more. That is one characteristic of a man that sets us apart. Men rise to the top when surrounded by adversities. Just think of the blood, gore and agony men at war have to endure. Well, life is a series of battles. You may have lost a few but in the end you are crowned to be a champion. Are you living like one? What you do today will determine whether your family line will live under the blessing or curse. You’re the man! Just do it.

4. You’re making a difference. One of the most dangerous things men are tempted to do is to get complacent. We’re duped in to believing that our efforts are not doing much. In reality, just the opposite is true. Sometimes, simply your presence as a man makes all the difference in the world. If you’re not getting the admiration you need for the thing you do right, just know, that you’re making a difference simply by being a man.

5. You can speak blessing. Did you know that a child’s identity comes solely from the father? And nothing else will build your child (no matter how old they are) than to hear you speak positive, affirming, uplifting words over their lives. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21.

6. You can break the cycle. Do you feel like you’re stuck in a destructive cycle of mediocrity, violence and destructive behavior? Stop rationalizing that it came from your forefathers or it “runs in your family.” Be the strong man and break this vicious cycle of degenerating habits. You can give your future offspring a head start by confronting your weakness and inviting the power of the Holy Spirit to deliver you from those bondages.

7. You can forgive and release blessing. I know too many fathers who are at odds with one of their kids. What they’ve done against you is real. Your hurt matters. But nothing is more important than restoring your relationship with people you love. Listen my friend; you’re the father here. Why don’t you be the big man that you are and humble yourself and restore the relationship? Forgiveness is setting a captive free and then discovering that the prisoner was you!

Must see video clips if you have a daughter:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MLYxtuC0oRk

Must see video clip if you have a son:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wy8hOOvM0t0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM

Impressed? Touched? Motivated? Think what your Heavenly Father did for you! John 3:16.

Happy Father’s Day!

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“And the pretty pieces,” the angel asked, “what are they?” “They are the mothers,” God answered. “They sure are pretty, but fragile, too, huh God?” God replied, “Don’t let their looks deceive. They are small and pretty, but most of them are stronger than men. You see, mothers need to look pretty, but they are strong inside. Their greatest strength is their love and their tenderness. They love ugly men and runny-nose babies.”

“What are the little pieces?” “They’re the children,” God answered. “They make the families complete. Fathers and mothers conceive the little children, but I give them a soul.”

“I hope it works,” the angel sighed. “It has to,” God said. “Mothers hold the family together.”

I pray that every mother will feel loved, honored and appreciated as we celebrate “Mothers Day.” Here are seven things every mother must know.

1. Embrace the purpose of your existence. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” Remember, you are not God’s adult; you’re His child. God knows you and He is absolutely crazy about you. He has called you to be a helper. You’re chosen to raise royal men and women of God.

2. You’re beautiful; inside and out. Surrounded with dirty laundry, messy house and runny noses it is hard to feel beautiful. God put true beauty inside of you. You don’t have to perform; you ARE beautiful. Everything God makes is first class!

3. You can forgive and forget. I’ve known many women who are caught in the past. You may have been bruised, betrayed and wronged but do yourself a favor – forgive! Until you let go of the past, God cannot open the great future ahead of you. Focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong.

4. Your strength comes from God. Isaiah tells us, “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” Do you feel weak, lonely and discouraged today? Well you’re the best candidate to receive God’s strength. The Scriptures says, “My strength is made perfect in (your) weakness.”

5. See the big picture. Some Mums I know turn minor bumps in life into Himalayas they can never climb. They can’t see God’s helping hand, often hidden in a childs or husbands hug. As one country song goes, “Live like you’re dying.” If Jesus were returning in six months, what would be your perspective in life? Would you get so easily upset? Would you hold onto hurt, bitterness and anger?

6. Invest in yourself. What brings you joy and pleasure? What makes you laugh? Take time right now for these good things. It is an investment in your health. Sometimes you are so focused on taking care of others you forget to take care of yourself. Stop Mum! Take care of yourself too — without guilt!

7. Enjoy this moment. Too many Mums are either stuck on yesterday or dreaming about the future. Like children, God wants us to live in the present. Enjoy the little footsteps you hear running towards you. Take in the complements your family give you. Enjoy the chores that need to be done. Remember, the season you’re in will not last forever. What you choose to do at this moment will determine what kind of memories you’ll have to look back on.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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I read a statistic that we make more decisions in one day than people used to make in one year.
No wonder we’re stressed out. And note, all this craziness and fast-track living isn’t going away. So what can we do to develop a stress free lifestyle?

1. Identify your stressors.

Unless you identify and address your stress buttons, you’ll not be able to deal with them effectively. Make a list, “I get stressed out when.…” Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you what causes you to overload and why. He loves to help.

2. Make an action plan to tame your stressors. After you identify your stress buttons, make a plan to eliminate them. For example, if you’re always running late, set your clock 10 minutes early. This “extra” time will give you peace. If you tend to lose your keys, find a “hiding” place and develop the habit of always putting them there.

3. Plan ahead and tell people what you expect. As a parent, employer or pastor, we interact with other people. They need to know our expectations and how to achieve them. Coaching and training and creating boundaries will help those we are responsible for to know our expectations, keeping both them and you – stress free!

4. Get physical. Put exercise on your weekly schedule. When you break a sweat exercising, your body releases endorphins – a natural chemical that alleviate stress. Scientists have discovered that laughter also triggers this hormone and causes stress levels to go down. Are you laughing regularly?

5. Eat the real stuff. Until recently, I didn’t have a clue what’s healthy and what’s not. The Lord dropped it in my heart to do some research and I found a lot of my favorite food such as shrimp, pork and coke were not so healthy. God helped me make radical changes. You’ll be amazed how food and drink affect your body and mood.

6. Have a scheduled time to go to bed and wake up. We have less time to sleep today than 100 years ago, and it is taking its toll according to researchers. But regular sleeping patterns can help us. The secret is to train ourselves to go to sleep and wake up at a consistent time everyday. (And remember to turn off the cell phone!)

7. Be a better steward of your money. A number one cause of stress is money or the lack thereof. If you take care of the priorities first (tithes, saving, paying bills, utilities and credit cards) everything else will fall in place.

8. Get it off your chest. Talk to a friend or partner about your stress. Sometimes just getting it off your chest can help unload some of the burden.

9. Stay grateful. I know an asthma patient who literally struggles to get a breath of fresh air! How thankful he is to God for every breath he can get. Take time to count your blessings and tell Him you are grateful.

10. Slow Down and Lighten Up. I hear so many people say, “I don’t have time…” The fact of the matter is – you will have time for whatever you want to make time for. Write down what’s priority in your life right now (they change). Enjoy the time you have and remember to laugh, even in the face of stress. God is with you in all things.

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For the Non- Kuwaities .. you may be treated based on your nationality , your level of education & how much in your pocket But most of the time , not as a Human …. ..

for the Kuwaities ..your cloth makes difference .. your kind of car , can open the doors for you and close others , your Perfume, your Sun glasses… But most of the time , not as a Human ….

In a blessed wealthy nation like Kuwait..every one should have a SMILE.. BUT ..that is not the case when you live in Kuwait now ..

& Kuwait was never like this in the old days..where you could feel the family spirit where ever you go..where all the Kuwaities & the Non- Kuwaities Loves each other and care for the others .. as Human being..

SOMETHING has to be in order again…. a sociaty has to be penetrated by God..to change the hearts & heal the land. ..

This year ..2008 , we as a body of Christ Should create a new Sociaty .. should cry out for our nation that we Love ..For Kuwait..

The Bible teach us in Ec 11:1 “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”
Watch that clip and think of how you are treating the people around you…

Rememeber what Jesus said in the bible of Luke 6: 31 ” And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise ”
watch that Clip & think ) (a housemaid treated a baby badly).. are you treating others like a Human ??!!!!

GOD CAN USE YOUR SMILE ..Just Start by yourself ..

Jesus Said :
31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

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“There was evening and morning, the first day.”

Ramadan begins in a similar way.

Around Kuwait people will be looking to the heavens the evening before Ramadan. They will be interested in knowing if they will be able to see the crescent moon. If it is visible this will be the signal for the beginning of the month of Ramadan. (Religious authorities will make a proclamation concerning the beginning of Ramadan). No fasting will take place till the next morning. Many people will rise up early to eat their breakfast before the day begins. Afterwards they will not have anything else to eat or drink till nightfall. This will be their daily experience during the next 29 – 30 days.

NOTE: Our prayer time for the next 30 days will be broken down as follows:

Days 1-7: Focus on the Middle East and North Africa
Days 8-13: Focus on East and Central Asia
Days 14-17: Focus on Europe and the Americas
Days 18-20: Focus on South East Asia
Days 21-25: Focus on Africa
Days 26-30: Focus on South Asia

God bless you as you pray and may He give insight and wisdom, not just for prayer for Kuwait but also in praying for the Muslim world. Kuwait is a lighthouse to the area – a stepping stone to the region and gateway into the world of Islam.
The PrayforKuwait.com team

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