When we believe a thought that does not line up and agree with the Word of God, we then become our own god. We decide we are right and we define what truth is. I have had many conversations with people on various topics. I am baffled by their reactions when they are presented with the TRUTH. They do not care and insist on their own way. They believe what they want to regardless of what is true and what is not. Why do people think like this? It is likely because they have a hard time admitting that they are wrong or make mistakes. They then start to believe crazy stuff. In our society a vast number of people believe it is the government’s role to provide for and take care of them. The truth is it is not our government’s role, and the more people who believe it is the more dependent they become on a flawed system that was never meant to provide for them in the first place.

Knowledge is power and being able to admit you are wrong is not weakness, but it is strength. Find out the facts and be willing to want the truth. Then act accordingly. The Truth will set us free, but we have to believe it first.

Just a Thought

PSS

Legacychurch.com

As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches let us not lose sight of the true meaning of this day. It has nothing to do with Black Friday, hanging out with family, eating turkey or playing football. Let us be thankful for this great nation and more importantly to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one true God. This is a moment when we can reflect on what we have been blessed with, instead of being consumed with what we do not have or what is wrong with our lives.

To be grateful and thankful is a state of mind. We can choose to see the good and not the bad. It is easier to be ungrateful and negative than it is to see the good and find something to be thankful for. Being ungrateful and negative will also only make you more miserable.

This Thanksgiving let us count our blessings and thank the God of the universe, the one true God, who is our Father in Heaven. Your Thanksgiving feast will become happier and more blessed.

Just a Thought,

PSS

Legacychurch.com

Kindness makes you happy and happiness makes you kind. The statistics are clear: studies conclude that doing acts of kindness and volunteering makes you healthier. Alan Luke documented his study that concluded that a clear cause-and-effect relationship existed between helping and good health. Helping contributes to the maintenance of good health and it can decrease the psychological and physical effect of diseases and disorders (serious and minor). Performing kind acts reverses feelings of depression and provides a social connection. It also reduces feelings of hostility and isolation that can cause conditions such as stress, overeating and ulcers. These are only a few of the findings. When we do kind acts and help out others, it is beneficial and healthy for our lives. Actually, this reveals what God already knew. When we volunteer and do intentional acts of kindness, we’ll be healthier spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. So as we go through our days, let’s practice kindness whenever and wherever we can.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

Psychologists tell us we are born with two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. The rest of our fears are learned fears. One psychological research study found 7,000 different fears out of 500 people. I do not know how many different classifications of fears there are, but I do know they are not healthy for us.

There is a difference between being cautious and being afraid. Being wise and cautious in signing a contract means that you read the fine print. Another example is looking both ways before crossing the street. Exercising caution is wise, but living in fear is not. Fear causes us to misinterpret things in our life like circumstances, relationships, etc. When you look at life through the lens of fear, you are restricted, controlled, and held back by it. On the other hand, overcoming fear liberates and frees you, and this will allow you to excel; freedom from fear permits you to take calculated risks that could bring you great success in life.

We overcome our fears first by recognizing their existence and then dealing with them. To do this, we must understand the power of real love—not the phony kind that only loves when life is going our way. When we mature in God’s love, fear’s stronghold on us begins to weaken. I encourage everyone to read I Corinthians 13:3-8 every day and believe for deliverance from your fears.

Just a Thought,

PSS

Legacychurchnm.com

In our everyday lives, we believe things about ourselves and others that may not necessarily be true. However, we can change these thoughts and habits by understanding where they come from. By understanding the origins, we can change our thoughts and actions.

The thing that keeps most people from achieving, growing, or moving forward is fear: False Evidence Appearing Real. The root of all human fear originates from an unknown. Fear is an illusion that does not exist outside of our minds; it usually originates when you dwell on problems in the past or future, such as imagining you will not reach a goal that you have strived for. Fear is the absence of love, and it keeps many of us from making necessary changes that would produce positive outcomes in our lives and the lives of those close to us. The truth is that the only way to combat the fears that keep us sidelined is to learn God’s love. When we mature in love, fear will have to lessen its grip on us. Perfect love casts out fear. Fear has torment, love does not. To really begin to mature, read I Corinthians 13:4-8 and start growing in and understanding true love. Then, watch as your fears begin to shrink and have less and less influence on your life.

Just A Thought,

PSS

Legacychurchnm.com