A Pocketful Of Inspirational Thoughts

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My Pastoral thoughts as I council and meet people on my journey in life!

"Worry often gives a small thing a
big shadow." So don't cast big
shadows today...trust God & give
those worries to him! Pastor Janet
If you want to know the affect your
words have on others, look into their
eyes as you speak! Be careful with
your words today & every day...once
words are spoken, a heart may be
broken! Have a thoughtful day my
community....Pastor Janet
In our world we often can't
understand how it feels to walk in
another's shoes, its like a child trying
to fit in his fathers shoes. There big,
sloppy, he can't walk easily no matter
how hard he tries. But one day they
will fit. so be careful...one day those
shoes you look at and wonder about
on others, may one day become your
own! So be compassionate,
thoughtful, and caring to others
always! Pastor Janet
The world has many languages, many
faces in many places, but the language
that is universally spoken &
understood by all is LOVE! Pastor
Janet
God is so wonderful, so beautiful, so
merciful, so forgiving. And he wants
to share himself with the whole world.
To refuse his kindness, his love, his
forgiveness is like a thirsty man on a
desert island...God offers his life
saving, living water, yet man chooses
a mirage instead! Have a Blessed
Sunday everyone....Pastor Janet
Life is like the"'Garden of Eden, and
the world is like the tree in the mist of
the Garden that God warned us never
to taste of. It has beauty, and offers so
many tasty morsels but the end result
is death and separation from God. We
are in this world but we are not of this
world, always remember that when
life tempts you with it's Gold. It fools
Gold, be wise...only God Jewels are
real!!
Always remember, others may
impress you, others may test you, or
stress you, but, it will always be God,
who will Bless you! Have a wonderful
day my community!! Pastor Janet
Like a newspaper that published each
day...We are all writing a story of our
lives & many are reading it and
judging us by what they see and hear.
always make your life "A Daily Good
News" worth reading, and worth
remembering!
"Be like a turtle, hard on the outside,
soft on the inside, and always willing
to stick your neck out" In short, you're
not a pushover, you have a heart, and
you're willing to stick your neck out to
help someone! Be a turtle today my
community! Blessing....Pastor
In our world we hear & see the rich,
the famous, their stardom, their
yachts, designer clothing,island
getaways and often we wish we were
them, maybe just for a moment, to live
and feel all the lavishness the world
bestows on them. But remember, all
fame comes with a price, and often we
hear of the suicides, drugs, mental
problems, divorces because the "Eye"
is never satisfied...the more it
sees...the more it wants. After all they
have, they realize "The World Is Not
Enough" something is lacking, and
they try to fill that void with drugs &
alcohol, sex, but they are not satisfied
because they need JESUS...only he can
give you what you lack . So when you
see all the world advertises about the
movie stars, Kings, Princesses,
Queens, and their lavish lives,
remember what Jesus said from the
scripture in the picture below. Have a
blessed day all...Pastor Janet We are
Blessed because we are children of the
king & rich beyond compare!!
Our world has had so much unrest
with racial tensions. But when the
storms of life strike, or the storms of
nature strike, we soon forget these
tensions and begin to see that bad
things happen to us all...we stop the
fighting and start looking for help .
We don't think about the color of the
skin that's helping us, we just are
thankful to be alive and safe.
Hurricane Harvey & Irma are good
example of this, people coming and
pulling together regardless of the
color of their skin, the old the young,
the black, the white, the Mexicans, all
races, because we then really see that
if one hurts, we all hurt...we begin to
see the "ALL LIVES MATTER"...after
the storm is over and things go back to
normal, lets remember this and treat
all people as priceless possessions,
because they are...they can't be
replaced once they are gone. Lets
remember how it felt to be helped
possibly by some one we would earlier
have fought, who came to our aid, and
was there when we so desperately
need them. Lets remember that "ALL
LIVES MATTER" and have a better
world! Blessing on our world!
Saw a homeless person yesterday,
sleeping by a grocery-store when we
went in. I immediately thought of a
poem I wrote titled "Can you see me".
How often in this world we pass
people and never really see them...we
ignore their need, their pain because it
makes us feel bad to look....but there's
one face you can't ignore...it's the face
you see in the mirror every day..YOU!
ARE YOU HAPPY WITH IT, Is it a face
of love,compassion, concern for
others? . You may walk straight pass
others But you can't pass a mirror
without seeing your own reflection.
Remember that today as your walk
among a society, filled with so many
faces of need. So many are shouting,
crying .."Can you see me?" God
impressed me with his heart of
compassion and love to give to him..I
was blessed to say "Lord I saw him"
Have a wonderful morning my
community.....you are loved...Pastor
Janet


We all in this life want to be loved, to
be made to feel worthy of our
accomplishments, to be praised for
what we do. Remember that today as
you go out into the world. Those
things you seek, give too others as
well, and those thing will come back to
YOU! Have a great day my
community....Pastor Janet
Thought: The heart is like a precious
violin..it takes a master tuner to make
it produce beautiful music. God is the
master tuner of our hearts


Thought to ponder" In
a writers world you can build your
characters up, or tear them down, you can
make them lovable, or make them a villain,
without ever hurting them personally...but
its not so in the real world, so be careful
with the real person...you can't erase what
you do, or say...because they are real

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Thought:
Always show compassion to others, one day you
may be the one who needs it! Think about
it....Pastor Janet


Thought:
Our world is a bucket that has many
holes, and every drop, are the tears that
flow, it places a bandage on every spot,
but still the tears fall and drop. There's
only one thing that can make it whole, and
stop..love must cover every drop! Today
do you part to fill this hole by sharing love
with others! ...Pastor Janet


Thought: The Good Things In Life!"
Whatever is true....whatever is lovely...whatever
is admirable....think about these things!
Lord so often you tell us to think on things that
are good. Psalms 19:14 says that I should let the
words of my mouth, the meditations of my heart
be right in your sight O Lord. This is the secret
to a sound mind, and peace in my heart. I must
keep my focus on you as I walk through this life.
The world will throw roadblocks in our paths to
cause us to stubble and look away from you. But
we must not look at the roadblocks, as you have
promised to be our shepherd and lead us
through them, or around them. As the shepherd
protects his sheep, you will protect us too! We
thank you dear Lord for being our protector and
keeping us looking towards you for the peace &
protection we need in this world, and for
showing us what the good things in this life
are...YOU ! Pastor Janet


Thought:
In this world there are many things that separate
us..it may be finances, geographical
background,race, money, fame, education, social
status, poverty, employment....but there is
nothing that can separate us from the love of
God which is in Jesus Christ our Lord!
Romans 8:38-39
Take comfort in this today if you feel that you do
not measure up to the worlds standards...our
world is a respecter of persons...God is not. In
his eyes we are Jewels of great price...precious in
his sight! Pastor Janet
Thought to ponder. When looking at
humanity, look through your heart, not
through your eyes! Pastor Janet


Thought:
When you love someone you talk about
them all the time, and to everyone you
meet...you tell all the wonderful things
they do, how they make you feel inside,
and how wonderful your life is with them
in it, and how you won't want to be with
them forever, right? Well how much do
you love our Lord? If you love him like I've
described these feelings here then tell the
world how wonderful he is! Pastor Janet


Poem:
You Missed Jesus !
You missed Jesus, oh! what a shame
while you were playing life's silly game
you thought you had time
why worry and care
while those Christians were trying to share
there were other things more important if life
like family, job, children and wife
you were climbing up the ladder of life
you didn't need this person called Christ
now you watch as the clouds part away
he was coming just as they say
you watch as others are called unto him
oh how you wish you were one of them
but you missed Jesus, you couldn't believe
you chose the world...you were deceived !
By Pastor Janet Marie Fears's


Thought:
Ultimately you are doing what you do for
one of two reasons: to serve oneself or to
serve God.... Choose today whom you will
serve....choose wisely !
Thought:
God made everything beautiful..yes, even YOU!
Remember how beautiful a creation you are
today!


Thought:
There are those who say "There are many paths
to God" But Jesus said "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the father except
through me" That's the way God made it for us
to receive salvation. Jesus...no other way but
him. These are God words, and his way to spend
eternity with him, so we must accept his way, or
the ways of the worlds religions that have many
followers, but are sadly on a road that leads to
destruction.


Thoughts:
Thinking, and feeling sad for our world & all its
anger, hatred, & troubles!Look at the faces as
you walk the streets, some are sad, some are
mad, some walk like zombies, very few are glad,
what's happened to their American dream?
In this world, peoples dreams are not becoming
reality. It causes anger, hate, and jealousy,
causing many to feel they have the right to take
from others what they feel should be theirs.
What's Happened to the American dream they
seek after? The American Dream"is open to all,
but like all things in life, you have to work to
achieve it...its not handed to you. You can't use
excuses like race, creed or color...yes, these can
affect you travel to your dream, but its your
choice to keep going or let it stop you...its all up
to you my friends, all up to you. Many like you
have succeeded, why not you? Think about it!
Pastor Janet
"If God Be For You, who can be against you"
The American Dream is a universal dream that
covers the WORLD!


Thought:
Thinking, and feeling sad for our world & all its
anger, hatred, & troubles!Look at the faces as
you walk the streets, some are sad, some are
mad, some walk like zombies, very few are glad,
what's happened to their American dream?
In this world, peoples dreams are not becoming
reality. It causes anger, hate, and jealousy,
causing many to feel they have the right to take
from others what they feel should be theirs.
What's Happened to the American dream they
seek after? The American Dream"is open to all,
but like all things in life, you have to work to
achieve it...its not handed to you. You can't use
excuses like race, creed or color...yes, these can
affect you travel to your dream, but its your
choice to keep going or let it stop you...its all up
to you my friends, all up to you. Many like you
have succeeded, why not you? Think about it!
Pastor Janet
"If God Be For You, who can be against you"
The American Dream is a universal dream that
covers the WORLD!
Thought to remember!
You have the power within you to make, or
break, a persons spirit, by your words, your
looks, or actions, Use that power wisely. Think
before you act or speak. Always speak words the
build up, not destroy.


Thought:
Can People See Jesus In You?
How would you like to be so full of the glory of
God that it's unmistakable to those around you.
How would you like for people to know just by
looking at you that you've been with Jesus? It's
entirely possible if you are born again and filled
with the Holy Spirit. The same mighty power
that changed you inwardly when you were saved
can so revolutionize you outwardly that even
strangers on the street will be able to see Jesus in
you. When you spend time with Jesus, it will
undeniable. His power, and his glory will reflect
in you to the world. And his presence upon you
will meet needs everywhere you go. Take time to
be with Jesus today, spend time with him in his
word, and people will recognize you as they
recognized Peter & John...and know that you too
have been with the Lord. Pastor Janet
Thought:
God said we are to pray each day for our daily
bread...he didn't say we were to pray for the
whole LOAF! (Think about it) Good Morning
face book....Blessings to you...Pastor Janet
Thought:
What ever the weather outside...always let
THE SON shine from your heart to others!
Have a blessed day everyone....Pastor Janet
Thought:
You can have all the money in the world,
but if you don't have Jesus, you are poor
indeed
Thought:
Sometimes when I look at the ocean, I see
the tears of the whole world!
Thought
:
Never compete with anyone. When you start
competing with others, then you will stop seeing
yourself as God sees you...an individual, unique
in every way...you are beautiful to him because
he created you...your eyes, skin, nose, mouth,
height, yes and even your weight( it's how we eat
that can change that part) we must NEVER look
at others and wish we had what they have, or
were built like them, dress like them. had their
hair, skin color, or eye color, or their wealth and
fame. Love who you are...in all the world there
will never be another YOU...so why would you
want to be a duplicate of anyone, when God
made you , only one of a kind...there will never
be another YOU! Celebrate yourself...you're an
original.
God the master artist know each of us as unique
individuals...he's the master artist and paints
each brush stroke of our lives !
The Portrait
Life is a portrait that's painted with time
by a master painter who sometimes seems blind
there's beauty, and ugliness between the lines
yet he holds the brush, and we hope he'll be kind
each portrait is different,and completely unique
but wouldn't it be wonderful, to just sneak a peek
and see the picture life's painting of you
but we'll all have to wait, until the artist is
through!
There's only one thing you can depend on in
this unstable world....GOD!
Hatred is like a fire, once you ignite it, it
consumes everything, even you!
Anger is like lighting a match, you get burned if
you hold it to long. Forgive quickly.
You can't face tomorrow, if you're looking back
to yesterday.
There's nothing more contagious than a smile.
Some friends are like ladders, some will help you
climb to the top....others will knock you down.
Choose your friends wisely!
Eyes are cameras that capture what we
see....then place those images in our memory...be
careful what you look at, those images can affect
your soul!
As you walk the road of life, do not be a stranger
to those whose paths you cross. Remember the
“Good Samaritan”
Think of each day as a new day, that you've
never lived before...because you haven't !
Let your light shine, but never dim the light in
the eyes of others!
A Beggar looks for a helping hands from others.
God looks at the hand that reaches out in
response!
To ignore the tears in the eyes of others, is
callous indeed. Show compassion.
You may not be rich with silver and gold to
give...but love is the most precious gift...give it!
Remember Jesus words...”If you've done it unto
the least of these...you've done it unto me.
Always act as if you are giving to him.
The world is like the oceans we see, full of many
people, many languages, many faces, yet all
thirsty for just one drop of LOVE!
A cold and callous heart can only be melted by
LOVE!
Are your hands stiff, unmovable? Stretch them
out to others and they will made whole.
Remember Jesus and the man with the withered
hand!
Money, food, clothing, water, are the necessities
in this life, but only God can fill a thirsty heart &
soul.
The cries of the world are muffled by hate,
racism, politics, which keeps it blind to whats
really its problems....”Lack of love for one
another”
Thought:
In our world we want to achieve many
things...we study to achieve our goals of success.
Never forget to acknowledge God, and study his
word.....that's where your real success will come
from!
Thought:
Have many friends in life...but never many
Gods...there is only one Lord, The Lord Jesus
Christ...he alone is the true God!
He is the way, the truth, and the life!!
Thought:
Let your feet take you many places, but never
deny them from taking you to the house of God
to worship!
Final Thought:
When life ends here, its just the beginning of
eternity. Make sure you know in whom you
believe...JESUS...know him!!

 


Submitted: August 08, 2020

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