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Too Much Happiness

  • Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. I therefore run like that, not aimlessly. I fight like that, not beating the air, but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 WEB.

    There are so many things in life that God has given us to enjoy, and He wants us to have pleasure while we are here. Relationships, eating, drinking, work, health, exercise, and hobbies are all valuable pursuits. However, none of these are to become your life's end goal and sole focus.

    Anytime something becomes more important in your life than God, then the cart is getting ahead of the horse. Before long, your life will take on an unhealthy balance. Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, and it is nearly the opposite of addiction. Like the Apostle Paul, we are to discipline our body and make it obey us rather than follow its lusts and desires.

    Jesus told a parable in Luke 12:21 about a man who hoarded wealth, and the last verse was: "So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God." The man's problem was that he was "not rich toward God," not because he was wealthy. God wants you to have wealth, but not for wealth to have control over you. God wants you to have food, but not for food to have control over you.

    So put God first in your life. Involve Him in your work, in your relationships, in your hobbies, pray over your meals, and during your workouts. If you do this, things will balance, and He will show you when enough is enough. When He is invited into your life, He will participate in your activities and help you maintain a healthy balance. We should have moderation in all things, including moderation.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You have given me. Please help me discipline my life and learn when to say no. Help me know when enough is enough. Teach me Your way, and give me a clear vision of the big picture. Make me steadfast. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress


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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Happy Sunday, Kristina, welcome :)! I will add you to Ladies in Distress in just a moment here :)! It will require adding you as a friend, so hope that is ok :)!
Mar 5
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

Feb 9
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Feb 9
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

Feb 9
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Amen!

Feb 9
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Feb 9
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank you Heavenly Father for all You  give me and my family. Make me steadfast and help me to say no. In Jesus Name I ask,  Amen 

Feb 9
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Thank you, Dear Lord, for all your many blessings and answers to prayers. Amen!

Feb 9
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

AMEN.  Heavenly Father, Thank You for all blessings. You take care of all my needs. AMEN

Feb 9
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen!

Feb 9
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

Feb 9
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen 

Feb 9
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

Feb 9
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You have given me. Please help me discipline my life and learn when to say no. Help me know when enough is enough. Teach me Your way, and give me a clear vision of the big picture. Make me steadfast. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Feb 9
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen Lord. 

Feb 9
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen! Timely admonition for my busy day, Pastor Dion. Lord, thank you for the fullness of my life. Help me with the balance and boundaries. Thank you. Amen

Feb 9
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

PRAISE THE LORD.  MAKE ME STEADFAST FATHER. AMEN

Feb 9
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Feb 9
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen 

Feb 9
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Cristy Herzberg
Cristy Herzberg

Amen! I have NOT been eating very well past months with being so busy w stuff and I would LOVE Prayers that Im able to eat much better and exc! I LOVE this reminder! thank you!  GOD BLESS YOU!

Feb 9
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Kristina  Lenz
Kristina Lenz

How le can I join Ladies in distress? I could not join by the link provided above. 

Mar 5
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen 

Mar 6