Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts: September 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

MARRIAGE: Partners

You and your spouse are partners and you are called to join together to fulfill the purposes that God has laid out for you. As God told us in his word, when two people are married they are no longer two, but become one flesh.

Two individuals unite to love, honor, and cherish God and each other. Marriage is a partnership that involves husband and wife fulfilling their duties inside the home as well as outside the home. Balance is essential. The next time you feel alone, know that God has given you a partner to face life with and journey together through the good and the bad, relying on God for strength and wisdom.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

WORK: Personal and Spiritual Development

I’ve heard it said that today’s action becomes tomorrow’s habit. What actions are you taking daily toward your personal and spiritual development? How about toward your career?

Success in your career will have a direct correlation with your success in personal and spiritual development. Growth is a process and we ought to challenge ourselves to continue growing all the days of our lives.

Developing growth plans in various areas of your life will benefit you incredibly. Take some time and create a spiritual, personal, and career growth plan. Don’t settle for mediocrity.

©2010-2011 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved

WORK: Discipline

The current recession has affected many families. The unemployment rate has been at an all-time high. Sometimes it is inevitable that lay offs will occur but there are some things you can to do help you keep your job.

Take your job seriously. Be on time, be polite, and be passionate. Become an expert in your field by continuing your education. You can also ask your boss for extra projects or hours. Let management see what a hard worker you are and what a wonderful attitude you have. Go the extra mile for customers. You can win over customers easily by displaying a positive and cheerful attitude. Let them know how much you appreciate them. Ask God for wisdom and do your very best at your work tasks. Who knows, you may even find yourself getting a promotion instead of a lay off.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

LIFE: Take control of your thoughts

Refuse to let negative thoughts rule your life. Our thought life controls us more than we’d like to admit, and if you are allowing negative thoughts to rule, then you will struggle with low self-esteem and living a life of disappointment and frustration.

God wants our minds to be at peace and full of good, positive, confident thoughts. God wants our thoughts to be full of faith and love and he tells us to take control of our thoughts. He tells us in the bible to renew our minds with the word of God and take every negative thought captive and make it obedient to what God has to say. 2 Corinthians 10:5

Thursday, September 8, 2011

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

LIFE: Love

When asked the famous question, “What is love?” I always refer to what Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 13. If everyone could live according to these admonitions, the world would be such a loving and joyful place.

“Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, doesn't have a swelled head, doesn't force itself on others, isn't always "me first," doesn't fly off the handle, doesn't keep score of the sins of others, doesn't revel when others grovel, takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps going to the end. Love never dies.”

In a world where we see more than we’d like of selfishness and hatred, we need to strive to walk in love daily and be an example of God’s character. Love really does make a difference.