A Young Women After God's Own Heart

Hey guys! I just wanted to share with you some things from my personal devotions. I'm reading through a book called "A Young Woman After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George. It is one of the best devotional books that I've ever read!!!!! Well here goes.

"But this you must remember,

This one thing you must know...

I cannot take your burden

Until you let it go"

"Remember, "Never make a decision without prayer"

Three things that you should know about prayer.

1. You cannot think about yourself and others at the same time.

2. You cannot hate the person you are praying for.

3. You cannot neglect the person you are praying for.

"The key to living a life of obedience- a life that stays on God's path- is the heart."

Five Guidelines to Obedience...

1. Concentrate on doing what is right.

2. Cease doing what is wrong.

3. Confess any wrong.

4. Clear things up with others.

5. Continue on as soon as possible.

How to demonstrate a heart of love, when it comes to our family members...

1. Respect one another.

2. Listen to one another.

3. Serve one another.

4. Help one another.

5. Share with one another.

6. Touch one another

(Ex. Hugging, high fiving, pat on the back, etc.)

7. Pray for one another.

8. Encourage one another.

Remember, "What you are at home, is what you are!"

"It's better to have no friends than to have the wrong friends"

The "Ten Commandments of Friendship"

By: Roy B. Zuck

1. Speak to people.

2. Smile at people.

3. Call people by name.

4. Be friendly and helpful.

5. Be cordial.

6. Be genuinely interested in people.

7. Be generous with praise.

8. Be considerate of the feelings of others.

9. Be thoughtful of the opinions of others.

10. Be alert to give service

How to be the "Right" kind of friend...

1. Be loyal.

2. Be understanding.

3. Be respectful and sensitive

(I won't have any trouble with that last one)

4. Be honest and be attentive.

6. Be witnessing in your encounters.

7. Be a constant encourager.

8. Be prioritizing your friendships.

9. Be nurturing your friendships.

10. Be praying for your friends.

"A true friend will

strengthen you with her prayers,

bless you with her love, and

encourage you with her heart."

I know that I've typed a lot, but I just want to end with a few verses that I found while reading my book.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances....I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation....I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

Philippians 4:11-13

"Give...expecting nothing in return"

Luke 6:35

"Search me, O God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts.

See if there is any offensive way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting."

Pslam 139:23-24

"Whoever loves God must also love his brother."

1 John 4:20-21

Well I think I'm done. I know I took awhile, but I hope it was worth it. I've got to go, but tell me what you think. Post later. (Lord willing)