Honey or Vinegar?

Good Morning Everyone,

Suppose today, someone filed a lawsuit against
you because you were a Christian. Would they
have enough evidence to prove it? Interesting
concept isn't it?

What does your daily life, habits and words
speak to those around you? Did you know that
our lives are silent sermons to everyone we meet?

My mom and dad taught me that early in life.
That our life should have evidence of God's presence
in it, so that anyone acquainted with us, would know
that God dwells within us. And they would desire
a life with God because of our example.

Our life should speak of peace, it should have a spirit
of joy, a spirit of giving, and hospitality, and compassion.
If you are not feeling many of these things, I can honestly
say, you have probably not spent a lot of time lately praying,
and allowing God to refresh your spirit. How dare I say that?
Because that is what happens to me, when I don't pray
enough. My spirit becomes depleted, run down
and it shows in everything I do and say.

We all need times of refreshing and inspiration. And
whatever we are planting in our brain and spirit is
what will come out of our mouth, and be our actions.
You cannot avoid this! The Bible says out of the
abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

So plant the beauty of God's word in your heart,
and allow Him to teach you a new, vital, victorious
way to live. We do this by talking to Him, learning
to trust him for our needs, and not trying to carry
our own burdens anymore.

I love you all dearly, and long to see you free of the things
that weigh you down daily. We all have burdens, and
many things to bear, the secret is to bear them with
courage and faith.

Much love
millie

ps. Remember your good name is hard to regain
when you lose it. Be a testimony to the saving
and transforming power of Christ in all you do and say.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence comes
my help. My help comes from the Lord, which made heaven
and earth.
Psalm 121:1,2

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you!!!
1 Peter 5:7


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Honey or Vinegar

Author: Unknown

The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit.

He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7

The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

"These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But they are different," he explained.

Then he upset one and it oozed out honey.

He turned over the other, and vinegar spilled out.

"When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out.

Until the jars were upset, they looked alike.

The difference was within and could not be seen.

When they were upset, their contents were revealed.

Until we are upset, we put on a good front.

But when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts and attitudes,

"for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks."

Luke 6:45

What if someone tipped you over today?
What would flow out??

Would you reveal the "honey" of grace and patience?
Or the "vinegar" of anger and criticism?

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8

Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets you may be just looking to see what is going to flow out of you as well as you find out yourself.