How Has the Lord Protected You? (Part 2)
How Has the Lord Protected You? (Part 2)
“The Lord has protected me by using my dog,” says Alan, age 10. “Once a dog almost bit me, but my boxer chased him away. God helps me hide from things, and he helps me by letting my dad be a cop.”
You’ve got a boxer, and your dad is a cop. Why hide from anything?
Even a mighty warrior like King David learned how to hide. What separates the brave from the cowardly is the place of hiding. David wrote in Psalm 27 that even though enemies threatened to eat up his flesh, he would hide in the secret place of God’s tabernacle.
Only one place guarantees protection in times of trouble — God’s presence. Any other hiding place is a sham. When you abide in God’s presence, you’ll have peace beyond explanation in the midst of crisis. Instead of a panic attack, determine before the crisis to have a faith attack. Remember Job’s response when disaster struck? “Though (God) slay me, yet will I trust him” (Job 13:15).
When we think about God’s protection, how many of us consider the simple things? “God has given me a roof over my head, food on my plate, water in my cup and the most loving family a girl could ever have,” says Lauren, 11. “I thank the Lord from the bottom of my heart! I love you, God!”
Lauren, thanks for reminding us of God’s faithfulness to provide basic necessities. Getting enough food is a major problem for many. Most people in America have never known hunger. Many suffer from eating too much food. Giving thanks to God at mealtimes is a wonderful way to remind us of God’s daily provision.
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when I was swimming at a hotel,” says Frances, 9. “I almost died because I was drowning. My mom thought I was faking, but I wasn’t. I tried to swim, but I couldn’t. Then, I started swimming.
“‘Praise the Lord,’ I said. Then, I went out of the pool and didn’t swim anymore. I was so happy I didn’t drown to death. My mom heard about it. She made me go in the pool again.”
I worked as a lifeguard one summer. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell if someone is in trouble. Frances, even though your mom failed to recognize your distress, God heard your cry. Although your NORD 222-010 mom didn’t LG GR-B207FVCA recognize your trouble, she clearly saw that a fear of water could haunt you for life. She had the wisdom to send you back into the water.
Unrealistic fears have a way of immobilizing us. Often, it’s the anticipation of something we dread that drives us crazy more than the thing itself. Домашний кинотеатр Pioneer We Манипуляторы для ноутбуков imagine the worst.
Going to the dentist is one of those imagination-run-wild things for a lot of people. Joshua, 9, even asked for prayer: “I have an upcoming dentist appointment. Pray for me because I am going to have three teeth filled.”
The first step in facing fear is to humble ourselves before God. Praying and asking for prayer allows us to release our fears to God and to cling to his protection and provision. Grab onto God’s promises like a life preserver thrown to you in the middle of the ocean (or a hotel pool). Cling, and you won’t drown.
Think about this: God’s promise of protection often comes packaged as an exhortation like the one Moses gave the Israelites at the Red Sea. Whether you’re fighting to get out of Ardo DP 28 SH the water or waiting to get through the water, God will protect you if Микроволновые печи Rolsen you rely on him.
Memorize this truth: “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).
Ask this question: When you face a crisis, where do you place your confidence?
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Downhill Skiing — The Mind-Body Connection
Today, you’ll be introduced to the three essentials of a proper mind set, namely, motivation, visualization, and focus. Get mentally tough in these areas and your confidence level will soar. In addition, you’ll be able to jettison any anxieties you may have about downhill skiing.
The expert skier understands the virtues of building a strong body, but he or she also needs the right mind set for skiing. You need to be well-prepared for the mind games that are associated with skiing in the expert zones where the control of one’s mind is often as important as the strength of one’s body.
Yes, there is definitely a mind-body connection in downhill skiing! You won’t need a treatise on the latest break through in the psychological aspects of fear to conquer steeps, trees, and moguls. The old adage, you have nothing to fear but fear itself, applies to expert skiing as well. The right mind set will serve to get you psyched up, keep your anxieties in check, and let you focus completely on the task at hand.
The Three Essentials of a Proper Mind Set
Motivation, visualization, and focus are three of the essential skills the expert skier needs to master the subconscious mi