Praying for those Angry Eyebrows

                               

A lot of the times, we get mad. A simple statement but one that can hold a lot of sin or a long-term portion of sin (both are the same since sin is sin). And the hardest thing about following God, is forgiving and praying for those that anger us.

I know a person who likes (or just speaks) to make people angry. Now, maybe I am just looking at this the wrong way. They are intelligent and know how to offend someone without their knowledge and finally, I caught on to that. It started out as a simple sarcastic statement and escalated to racist comments with no signs of apologize. Now I have tried my best to explain why I became offended at such statements but according to them, it is known as "History" (Not the 'it's in the past' way but that it is in History books). Then one day, I snapped and vowed to never talk to this person again or really allow them into personal matters just because annoying them with scarce details seemed like something fun to do.

I was wrong.

I was consumed by anger when I saw this person or heard their name. I would talk about them in negative terms only and never wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. I would look for any little thing they did, said, or wrote just so I could be angry at them more and more, until one day, God said "Hey, So-and-So is my child."

It was a spiritual smack on the head for me that day. So I stopped what I was doing, closed my eyes, and prayed not only for forgiveness but for that person and hope that they would open themselves more to God. I thought that they could use a bit of guidance just like me. and Immediately, I felt better. Yes, I still have a hard time praying for them but I don't get as angry and when I feel like it's going to happen again, I remember how I felt after I prayed and that I should let anyone take away my blessings but instead, I should give them away.

I bet you are wondering what the photo at the top of the post is about. For those who have not watched Veggie Tales, I recommend it! It is fun for all ages and the one I have put on here is called "Larry Boy and the Angry Eyebrows". I could go into a deep and confident review on the movie but I say "JUST WATCH IT!!!!"

The main lesson is not to let the sun go down on your anger, you know, forgive and forget; don't get mad, bro! A lesson that many people, especially an emotional-train-wreck like myself, have to really pray about.

Using as a reference, the wonderful book of "What does the Bible Say About..." wonderfully organized by Brian Ridolfi it states:

Be ye angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath - Ephesians 4:26

Sound familiar? ;)

Also:

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools - Ecclesiastes 7:9

Now, I don't know about all of you but I am a fool for a lot of things (not the best thing to admit but hey, I am human and sometimes I see from the eyes of the flesh) but I don't want to be a fool for anger. A bitter tounge- stinks.

So take some advice from an Emotional Train Wreck (That would be me.)- When you are angry at someone to the point of yelling: stay quiet and relax, take a deep breath (or 20, like me) and just wait. Patience is a virtue, you know. If the occasion calls for it, walk away but the most important step of all, is pray about it and the person. Take a moment to pray for yourself, the person, and the situation, TRUST ME, it will be so much better.

A Small Prayer, if you need it:

Father,
I Thank you for (Name of person). I thank you for allowing them to be in my life, for you know their purpose and mine in each of our lives. I put the situation in your hands. You know better than anyone else and you know things that we both don't know. Father, I ask that you take this anger from me, I will not take ownership of it for I know that it does not come from you and does not belong with me or (name of person). Again, Thank you for what you have done for both of us and I ask that you continue to bless us. In your Mighty Name.
Amen.

P.S. (If you see/have seen the movie, the following quote will make sense and make you smile because It is my favorite quote from that movie) >>>>>

DANCE WITH ME, LAMPY!!!! <3

God Bless!!!

UPCOMING MOVIES!!!! You have to see :)

MARCH 21, 2014!!! The opening of the movie "GOD'S NOT DEAD" in theatres. Go to the site: www.godsnotdead.com and see if there is a showing near you!

For me, in Fargo, ND and hopefully, it will be available in Grand Forks, as well! :D

Along with this movie, there are about 4 other Christian movies being released this year (or have already been released)

I went to see "Song of God" a week ago with my family! It was a wonderful feeling to see young adults walking into the theatre for a Christian movie and even better to hear them excited to watch it.

I am really looking forward to "Heaven is For Real"! <3I haven't read the book yet but I will before the movie comes out :)   **Also, there are rumors going around about this movie and I will say that I pray this will not effect the movie in any way. This is a true story.

Procrastination *OOPS!!!

Wow.

I am not too sure what I can say to all of you...

I can see that I haven't been writing like I was meaning to, well, to be honest I was writing...it just wasn't on here >.<

So here we go. A message to all of you..........????

:)

I suppose now would be a good time to talk about Procrastination. (Yes, I am talking about myself but for all of you)

Now, the word Procrastination means the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention (according to dictionary.com)

This word, this action, is used by people all over the world and many believe that it is something normal or even lazy and I do hate to break this to you...wait, no I am glad to break this to you all

Procrastination is a sin.

Simple and there it is, complex.

This word is stated as more of a slacker or laziness as stated in Proverbs 10:4-5 >>>

"He becomes poor that deals with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent will make it rich. He that gathers in the summer is a wise son; but he that sleeps in the harvest is a son that causes shame."

How crazy is that?
Many people don't even think of anything when they are told that they are lazy or when they are being lazy. It's pretty sad huh?

Not only do I want to use this post to apologize to all of you but to also apologize to my God who gave me the gift and passion to write and I have been wasting it by being lazy or preoccupying myself with things that are not as important as spreading his love with these simple words.

SORRY!!!!

Proverbs 10:4-5, is not the only place in the Bible where there are words for the lazy people or rather, the "slothful man", "ssluggard", and so on; but there are several different places in proverbs where they come up to say that the lazy will not inherit riches. Also there are a few mentioning in Hebrews and Ecclesiastes.

So how do we break the demon of laziness/procrastiation?

Well, there are many ways to do this and it depends on why you prcrastinate in the first place. Making this a perfect time to say this is Step 1!

STEP 1: Determine why you procrastinate.

• Overwhelming Tasks
• Too Busy
• No Motivation

STEP 2: Pray that God will take away this demon and believe with all the Faith in your heart, that he will do so.

STEP 3: Follow and make-up some ways to fix this and practice them with all your heart

(For Overwhelming Tasks)

• Make a schedule and stick to it!
• Start immediately after you get a task/assignment, or jot down ideas for this task ASAP
• Don't be afraid to Ask for help from someone who may know about this or someone you simply trust.

(For Being Too Busy)

• Get away from distractions (turn off that phone, block internet if not needing it **THERE ARE BOOKS IN THIS WORLD THAT HAVE MORE INFORMATION!!!!** and be in a quiet place so you can concentrate)
• Do the easy things first! That way you have more time for the harder tasks
• REMEMBER: If you finish it, there will be more time to relax than worry about it, last minute.

(For No Motivation)

• Think how amazing it will feel once it is done! and how amazing it is going to be, to show those people what you are fully capable of!
• Move the date up to "trick" yourself that it is due sooner!
• Keep in mind, that if it doesn't get done soon, there will be unavoidable consequences.

3 Easy steps and you will be happier knowing that you are not sinning unintentionally anymore :)

Pray tonight and every day, to thank God for getting rid of that demon...I already know that he has done so for you and for me as well :)

Now let's just hope that my internet connection stays strong (Just got it back today after weeks of no internet)

God Bless you all!!! <3