http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/though-the-bible-strangers/ Chronicling my life with Christ Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:44:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/though-the-bible-strangers/comment-page-1/#comment-2664 Unclestevie Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:09:08 +0000 http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/21/though-the-bible-strangers/#comment-2664 Ask God to help you tame your pre-judgement issues one scenario at a time. Prepare yourself ahead of time by placing a bag of edible non-perishables in your trunk or back seat. Then as you approach a homeless, sign carrying person, whisper a simple rebuke to your possible thoughts of judgement, quickly stop at a safe distance and place the bag where they can see. Maybe have some encouraging or salvation directed scriptures written on a piece of paper also in the bag. You'll be surprised at the feelings of "overcoming". Each time you accomplish this act, it will be easier for you to let go of the judgements. Place it in God's hands and know that they too (most times) have the power to change the way they think. Sometimes when we are trying to change something about our lives or disciplines, it helps to change our physical surroundings in preparation. Being prepared makes it more conducive for change. Ask God to help you tame your pre-judgement issues one scenario at a time. Prepare yourself ahead of time by placing a bag of edible non-perishables in your trunk or back seat. Then as you approach a homeless, sign carrying person, whisper a simple rebuke to your possible thoughts of judgement, quickly stop at a safe distance and place the bag where they can see. Maybe have some encouraging or salvation directed scriptures written on a piece of paper also in the bag. You’ll be surprised at the feelings of “overcoming”. Each time you accomplish this act, it will be easier for you to let go of the judgements. Place it in God’s hands and know that they too (most times) have the power to change the way they think. Sometimes when we are trying to change something about our lives or disciplines, it helps to change our physical surroundings in preparation. Being prepared makes it more conducive for change.

]]> http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/though-the-bible-strangers/comment-page-1/#comment-2659 Jason Fisher Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:36:32 +0000 http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/21/though-the-bible-strangers/#comment-2659 But I believe the problem is I don't bother to listen to God in these cases because I have already prejudged the situation. But I believe the problem is I don’t bother to listen to God in these cases because I have already prejudged the situation.

]]> http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/though-the-bible-strangers/comment-page-1/#comment-2658 chips Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:04:22 +0000 http://www.blog.godfidence.org/2008/01/21/though-the-bible-strangers/#comment-2658 I do appreciate your concern over my and your daughter's well being. And as far as caring more, I don't think that is the issue at all. You care plenty, but you also have a dose of reality that allows you to know when somebody is just too lazy to get a job. I think, hope and pray that if an angel were to cross your or my path that we are in communication with God to know the difference and sound of his voice to help those we need to. I do appreciate your concern over my and your daughter’s well being. And as far as caring more, I don’t think that is the issue at all. You care plenty, but you also have a dose of reality that allows you to know when somebody is just too lazy to get a job. I think, hope and pray that if an angel were to cross your or my path that we are in communication with God to know the difference and sound of his voice to help those we need to.

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