Guest guest Posted December 24, 2002 Report Share Posted December 24, 2002 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SAIJESUS MESSAGE "The God dwells in the saints. In fact, they are not different from Him" Sri Sai Satcharitra Ch. XII. " ….All saints are one, and ….. how they work in union" Sri Sai Satcharitra Ch. XXXIII. Hence it is a day for us to pray Jesus Christ and get His blessings. It is also a great moment to share our happiness with our friends all over the world. Let us see how to face obstacles in our life and increase our faith, as narrated by Norman Vincent Peale in his book Stay Alive All Your Life. "If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31) say "If God for me." Then bring to mind a picture of all things you think are against you. Now bring a picture into your mind of God facing your obstacles. Can they stand against God? Practice the strength of belief. No hazard, obstacle, or difficulty need defeat you. Accept that as a fact, hold that confidence firmly in mind until it becomes reality, and you will have mastered one of the greatest secrets in this life. But this must be a humble faith in God and not bumptious faith in your own power. Everyday fill and refill your mind to overflow with this kind of faith until your thinking is thoroughly reconditioned. Faith, the greatest power in this world, moves mountains and hurls obstacles aside. It overrides so-called impossible. It crushes fear. It makes life vital, dynamic, and joyful. The answer to all your struggles, to all your defeats, and to all your hopes as well, is faith – wholehearted, all out, enthusiastic faith. One of the most powerful, most valuable, most practical truths ever stated is described in the following three sentences, "If ye have faith. Nothing shall be impossible unto you" (Matt. 17:20) "According to your faith be it done unto you." (Matt. 9:29) "If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." (Mark 9:23) "The Lord is on my side. I will not fear." (Psalm 118:6). What more do you need than that? Only your own cooperation. So shift your thoughts from the things that are against you and focus them on the vast power that is for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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