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Start a "Blessings" Journal

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Do you ever find yourself asking GOD for something, but later forgot what you asked for? If so, you're not alone. Many people find it helpful to keep a "blessings" journal where they can write down their requests. A blessings journal is a great way to stay focused on what you're asking GOD for. It can also help you to be more specific in your requests. When you write down your requests, you're more likely to remember them. You're also more likely to take the time to think about what you're asking for. Here are some tips for starting a blessings journal: Get a notebook or journal:   You can use any type of notebook or journal you like. Set aside some time each day to write in your journal:  Even if it's just for a few minutes, it's important to make time for your journal. Be specific in your requests:  Don't just say, "Please help me." Instead, say, "Please help me find a new job." Or, "Please help me to be a better p...

Jewels of Wisdom | Fortifying the Fortress | Practical Ways to Guard Your Heart Against Worldly Influences

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In a world saturated with competing values and fleeting trends, guarding our hearts against worldly influences is a daily battle. The allure of materialism, the seductive whispers of instant gratification, and the constant barrage of information can easily erode our spiritual foundations. With the onslaught of many social media platforms, the carefully curated instagram posts, livestreams of indulgence, and edited photos of perfection, it is easy to compromise our morals and values because we think all these images are representative of reality, when actually it is carefully crafted to suck you into the abyss; a dark world of materialism, sex, greed, and godlessness. We have become like a child in a candy store. All that we see, we want! Sometimes to our demise! Our need for instant gratification and materialism has eroded our relationship with GOD. We have culturally appropriated and culturally assimilated into this nation’s way of life, and are too blind to recognize it. Jeremiah 10:...