Thursday, March 26, 2015

LIFE: Friends

Life without people close to you is like fish without water. One needs to have friends, family whom they can go to, spend time with and enjoy their life with. When such people are close to you, there are bound to be issues one has with other people, there are likely to be fights, and misunderstandings. Therefore, one should always be forgiving, and understanding, even if things don’t go according to the way one imagined. Unless one is considerate and kind, there are likely to be regrets and relationships ended over small petty issues.

As it says in Mathews 5:24 “Leave your gift in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Forgiveness is extremely important in one’s life, the more you give chances to people, the more chances you have at happiness.

©2010-2013 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved

Thursday, March 12, 2015

MARRIAGE: A prayer for marriage

Lift your marriage and your spouse up every day in prayer. If you are not sure what to pray, begin by praying the prayer that follows and ask God to help you learn how to pray according to his will.

“God, we submit to you wholeheartedly. We come before you and thank you for blessing us with such an incredible love for each other. We delight in you as well as each other. We ask that you continue to bless our lives as we bless and serve you. Help us to honor and cherish each other. Help us to walk in love, humility, and forgiveness. May we shine bright with your love wherever we are and be a reflection of your awesome glory. Amen.”

©2010-2013 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved

Thursday, March 5, 2015

HEALTH: Faith

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

God wants what is best for us. It is necessary to believe that our physical, spiritual, and mental health is important to God and he has provided means for us to have optimal health in all areas. God’s word is our guidebook toward a healthy and prosperous life.

When you get frustrated or disappointed, have faith that God knows your struggles and will be with you as you walk through them. He has a plan and he sees the big picture, whereas we only see the present situation. Believe that all things will work out for your good and God’s glory.

©2010-2013 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved