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Aftermath
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIn the aftermath of Holidays, it can sometimes be disappointing, discouraging, and depressing. Bills need to be paid, the cold weather may still be here, weight may have come on, and lack of sunlight may have an effect on mood. Look up to what is real. Look up to the true Light of the World. Influence your atmosphere instead of letting your atmosphere influence you. You can only do that by the power of the Holy Spirit. Seek Him today if you need to be uplifted.
2010-01-30 08:35:55
Standing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes in life, it feels as if we are taking 3 steps forward and 2 steps back, over and over. When you feel as if you are starting to go backwards, just stand. Stand on what you know. Stand on what God has done in the past. Stand on who you are in Christ.
http://www.ficm.org/whoiam.htm
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2009-08-02 15:44:00
Valleys and Mountain Peaks
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf you are in the valley, you can see the beauty of the mountain...learn from wherever you are. Don't waste anything. God doesn't.
2009-02-24 07:56:55
Start
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs there something you've been promising yourself you'd do but, haven't done it? Is there something you have the best intentions on but, never started? Take a chance. Start. It's never too early and it's never too late to start.
2009-02-02 15:53:20
Standing Strong
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThere are times when it feels like everything is coming against you. I like to call them "the bear got you days". If you simply stand firm and do not let the waves sway you, as the storm calms, you will not have lost any ground but, you will have built your faith, by standing strong in Christ.
1Co 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2009-01-15 19:47:27
Resolutions or Lifestyle Changes
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWill power doesn't work but God power does. Make a lifestyle change that honors God and ask for His help in walking it out! You can do it!
Php 4:13
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2009-01-06 20:14:19
Tis the Season?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCNot all of us have perfect family relations or even families on the Holidays. Not all of us have the joy that surpasses understanding. Not all of us look forward to the festivities. However, whichever category you are in, there is Good News and things you can do.
If you are alone or estranged from family:
1. Remember God is your true Father and all you have to do is call on the name of Jesus to be there.
2. You have more brothers and sisters in Christ then you can ever ask thing or imagine. Get involved. Don't isolate. Find a local church or organization that is helping.
3. There is always someone who is worse off then you. By helping someone else, you will be helping yourself.
4. Praise, rejoice and again I say Praise and rejoice, regardless of what you "feel". It has supernatural power to release the joy that is your strength.
If you have family this season:
1. Remember not everyone does and there may be brothers and sisters in the Lord who need your love.
2. Don't mumble, grumble and complain about your family. See the positive and try to bring more of it out. Remember your Source is your Heavenly Father, not your family, and there are no guarantees they will be with you next Christmas.
3. Praise and rejoice and look for someone who is less fortunate then you to bless.
4. By being God's love this season you will be filled with His overwhelming joy.
Merry Christmas to all! You don't have to deal with it alone! We are here!
2008-12-24 08:15:33
Perspective
by Linda Vidi, MSCCLook at something from a different perspective. Look at it through God's eyes, instead of the filter of your experience. Imagine how He would feel about it. It may surprise you.
2008-12-03 19:26:28
Faithful
by Linda Vidi, MSCCA quote from Mahesh Chavda's book on Prayer & Fasting, "You cannot impart something you do not have. If you live it, you can give it."
If God is asking you to walk something out, He has a purpose for it. It is to propel you into what He has ahead. Walk through the pain so, you can attain. He is faithful. Are you?
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-11-28 18:10:01
Focus Well
by Linda Vidi, MSCCI have said this before and I will say it again, "Whatever you focus on will get bigger." If you focus on what you are grateful for, it will get bigger. If you focus on what you don't have, it will seem bigger. Focus on what you have today, not on what you don't, then watch it grow.
Focusing your mind is a choice, just like love is a choice. Focus well and love well today.
*If the Holidays are difficult for you and you need help, we are here. Contact us! Don't suffer alone.
2008-11-27 08:37:29
Radical Change
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes things aren't working in a situation and we are cautious of making change. Take a risk and do something radically different, in line with God, and see if it doesn't spark a Holy fire.
2008-11-23 17:25:34
Keep going
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes after overcoming or making advancements in an area of your life, you may be tempted to get complacent or slip back to old habits. Don't. Keep going. You will just have to travel the same road again and end up right where you are now, when you could've advanced. Keep going.
2008-11-19 18:54:18
Put It Under Your Feet
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs something coming against you? Learn to put it under your feet spiritually and then set your mind on things above. It truly is a discipline that will help in every area.
Ephesians 1:22 And God placed all things under his feet .....
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-10-24 21:25:22
Who Holds Your Future?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou may not know what the future holds but if you know who holds your future, you can face difficulty with peace and joy. In these times, keep your eyes focused on the One who holds your future.
2008-10-15 22:18:54
Actions and Outcomes
by Linda Vidi, MSCCActions are your part. If you do your part with a pure heart and a steady hand, then the outcomes are not your responsibility. Let God deal with the outcomes. We see in part but He sees in full. Check your actions and that they are right before Him and don't worry about the outcomes.
2008-10-09 19:45:36
Cleanse Something
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat needs cleansing in your life? Your mind, your body, your emotions, your closet, your heart, your attitude, or your distractions. Make a decision to fast from something and cleanse it's hold in your life. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-09-29 20:29:29
Don't Allow Fear
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFear is the opposite of Faith. Even with things being fearful in the economy, it doesn't change who is our Provider. Look to Him and the gifts He has placed inside of you. Use them like never before and trust God. Count your blessings and be grateful during the trials but don't let fear take your eyes off of the One who created the world!
http://www.christianlifecoaches.com
2008-09-25 19:47:18
Just Do It
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs there something God has laid on your heart to do and you are procrastinating because it will be hard or uncomfortable. Just do it. Be obedient. Make a commitment and just do it.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-09-22 20:18:26
In the Storm
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat's inside, will come out in the a storm. Sometimes storms are a way of showing you a part of yourself, you'd rather not see. Take notice in the storm.
2008-09-16 21:26:51
In the Storm
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat's inside, will come out in the a storm. Sometimes storms are a way of showing you a part of yourself, you'd rather not see. Take notice in the storm.
2008-09-08 19:41:05
Frustration
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs someone or something frustrating you? You can't change them but you can change YOUR reaction to them. Act in a way that truly honors who you are in Christ, brings out the best in others and helps the truth come to light "in love".
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-09-04 16:11:39
Letting Go and Trusting
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat are you having trouble letting go of and trusting God with? It is a loved one, a habit, a job, money or something else? Letting go is a form of trusting in the One who has holds the future. Let go of what's behind and reach forward to what is ahead.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-08-30 19:31:25
Reactions
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe way you react to situations, especially with those closest to you, can say a lot about the relationship. If a negative snare comes your way, act don't react. If you find yourself reacting the same way to someone and no positive result comes, try something different. You can't change them but you can change your reaction to them. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you in the midst of it, to give you the strength, not to react the same way .
2008-08-14 19:06:42
Don't fear confrontation
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDon't fear confrontation. Jesus never did but he did it in love, with wisdom and in a timely manner. If you confront an issue "in the moment" in love and with wisdom you bring awareness to the other party. Each time you bring awareness it plants a seed and that's how change has a chance to grow. When you've made your point, give it to God, let go, and grab onto His peace. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-08-08 16:08:42
Do One Thing Different
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo something different today. Wake up a half hour early and worship. Shut the TV off a half hour early and pray with your spouse. Put the computer down and go watch the sunset. Do one thing different and watch God show up in the midst of it.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-08-07 15:26:39
Direction
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe Holy Spirit is the ultimate GPS. However, if He is turned off (grieved) or ignored (not asked) we may get off the path God has for us. Get direction from the One who sees the road ahead.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-08-03 19:33:00
Set backs can launch you forward
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHave you ever pulled back a rubber band and when you let go it takes off. Sometimes it's like that with setbacks. If you have had a setback recently, look at it as a launching point. Take inventory of why, what you can learn, how can you regroup and go forward, then go. Don't should've, would've, could've on yourself. Learn and launch!
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2008-07-23 16:33:56
Stay Free
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs we are free in the U.S., we have even more freedom in Christ. Freedom is a privilege and a responsibility. Stand firm in the calling He has given you and let nothing snare you or yoke you to something that is not of Him. If there is anything keeping you from freedom, remove it through His power, and stand in freedom. Today is your Independence Day!
Galatins 5:1
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
2008-07-04 08:36:35
Perception and Deception
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPerception is part of the deception. If you can be deceived into perceiving something, other than the way it truly is, you are deceived. Check you perception.
Look through God's eyes. There's never deception there.
2008-06-20 18:51:55
Life Coaching Tip - Change
by Linda Vidi, MSCCChange is the one thing that is always different. You don't always know when it's coming, you don't always know what it will look like, and you don't always know how it will feel. Here is the one thing you do know:
Malachi 3:6
"For I, the LORD, do not change;..."
So get to know the Lord, when change comes, He is the Rock you can stand on!
Psalm 18:46
The LORD lives , and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation...
2008-06-18 11:41:56
Where is your mind's eye?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf you set you mind on things above, you see yourself and your potential through God's eye view. If you look at natural circumstances you see it through the world's limited eye view. Set you mind on things above. It will change you and the world around you.
Colossians 3
1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
2008-06-12 23:40:40
What is Impossible?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is it you are believing is impossible? Dispel the lie and seek the Holy Spirit for the strategy already created to solve the issue and make the seemingly impossible, possible.
Mt 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Mr 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-06-10 06:42:49
What You Tolerate Will Dominate
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf you tolerate a little annoyance, chances are it will increase. If you tolerate a little mistreatment, chances are it will increase. If you tolerate a bad attitude, chances are it will increase. If you tolerate lateness or procrastination, chances are it will increase. If you head these things off as they come and in love "nip them in the bud" they are shut down, however if you don't, what you tolerate will eventually dominant.
2008-06-04 18:28:22
Where's your love
by linda Vidi, MSCCLet's look at what else the Holy Spirit wanted to drive home in the Bible...
Mt 19:24 -
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Mr 10:25 -
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Lu 18:25 -
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
ENTER - to enter into
Are you Born Again? Then this doesn't apply to you! God has ideas and resources He wants to roll at your feet. Just look, see, think, feel, and hear Him. The Kingdom of God is within you if you are Born Again.
If you are not just say, "Jesus, come into my heart, forgive me of my sins, and Holy Spirit fill me. In Jesus' Name, Amen" If you just prayed that, we want to hear from you!
2008-05-26 19:38:06
Take a Break
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs there something in your life that seems the same, that you need a break from, that you need refreshment in, that you need a new perspective on? Take a break! When you go back to it you just may see it in a different light. Whether the break is only in a bubble bath for a half hour, watching an inspirational message for an hour, reading thought provoking writing at lunch or getting away for the weekend, take time to refresh yourself.
We will be doing some traveling and speaking doing the month of May so tips may only come occasionally (yes we take our own advice). Please pray for us as we pray for you and be sure to catch some of the Lakeland Revival on God.tv live at 7pm every night if you can.
2008-05-09 07:02:07
Warring
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat are you warring for? If the enemy has come to steal, kill and destroy something in your life then why aren't you warring? You already have the victory but the enemy is not going to just go away. Use the power Jesus died to give you and war for what is rightfully yours. Life and life abundantly is your right in Jesus. If health, joy or peace is not yours tonight then don't be afraid war for them. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-04-28 20:17:21
Complete
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is one thing that you have been meaning to finish, complete, get done with but just haven't? Take one step towards completing that goal. Sometimes the first step is the hardest. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-04-14 19:47:08
Go With the Flow
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhere do you see God moving? What do you see Him involved in? Go with it and be a part of what He is doing and how He wants to lead you. There is no where better to be then in the center of God's will. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-04-10 20:40:26
Hope and Your Foundation
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHope deferred makes the heart sick. Who comes to steal, kill, and destroy? Don't believe the lies that come as thoughts from the enemy. Put your hope in the God who created Heaven and Earth. Know what He says about you. Believe what He says about you. That's your foundation. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-04-09 18:02:34
Baby steps
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs there something you are trying to change that seems overwhelming? Take baby steps to ensure your success. Doing a little of something is better than doing a lot of nothing.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-04-07 19:58:38
Keep climbing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDoes it feel like you have been climbing a mountain against the wind? Grab the hand of Jesus and keep climbing. The view on the mountaintop will be well worth it and the friendship you form while you're climbing, will last for eternity. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-04-06 20:24:15
Change
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat do you sense the Lord wanting you to change? Are you resistant or obedient? You can resist but He requires obedience. Get on board with God. He sees the bigger picture and is a good God.
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2008-04-03 16:39:58
What Roots Need to be pulled this Spring
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs I look and see the little weeds start to pop up on the lawn, it reminds of the ones that need to be periodically pulled in our hearts. What weeds have been allowed to take root? Identify them and ask the Holy Spirit to help you pull them up from the roots. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-03-31 19:06:48
Dream Big
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWe serve a big God....He has big ideas....He created the universe.....Dream with Him....Dream Big with Him.....ask Him to download His creative ideas to you and then run with them. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-03-27 18:53:41
Don't quit
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe only way you can lose is if you give up. Seek the Lord's wisdom, find a different strategy, but don't quit. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-03-25 19:39:42
What Is He Birthing?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe Lord is wants to birth something new. Find out what He's impregnated you with and start the birthing process. It takes courage and determination but it is so worth it! You can do all things through Christ! http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-03-21 09:37:14
Stand
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDid you ever have one of those days where it feels like everything is coming against you. You just can't seem to get out from under the onslaught. Stand. Pray. It will lift. But don't go backwards, just hold your ground. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-03-17 19:09:12
When in Doubt
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhen in doubt, listen for God. When you are sure, listen for God. In all situations, listen for God. He's always communicating but are we always listening? http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-03-12 18:01:36
Wrestling
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIt's OK to wrestle with God, as long as you know, He always wins. He rather have you wrestle then turn away
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org2008-03-09 17:20:50
Go through not around
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs there a situation, circumstance, or issue you have been not wanting to go through. Procrastinating? Avoiding pain? Fear of the unknown? Go through it with God at your side. You will feel so much better once you do. The long term blessings will out way any immediate pain.
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2008-03-01 17:59:51
Trust the Journey
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTrusting the journey can sometimes feel like you are driving with a blind fold on. Hearing turn left now, stay straight now, go right now, takes obedience if you want to have a ride that doesn't crash. Listen to the voice of God, trust the journey, step out and be obedient to what he shows you to do. You will be blessed more than you can ask, think or imagine.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-02-23 11:36:24
Mark it...What's God up to?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCGod is always up to something in our lives. Figure out what it is, mark the date and pray into it. When things excel or change, look back at the date. It's a neat reminder of God's Goodness. http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-02-16 16:31:46
Just Trust
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes what we expected to turn out one way, turns in a very different way. Just because it doesn't look like we thought it would, turn to God and trust Him with the outcome.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-02-11 20:05:28
Cave
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes you need time alone in a cave with God. Whether the cave is your closet, car, or the bathroom, find one. It worked for David and it will work for you. If you say you can't afford the time, I say you can't afford not to. It changes everything.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-02-06 19:48:12
Patterns
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf the patterns in your life keep repeating themselves there's a reason. You can't change anyone but you. You can't change any reactions but your own. If your reaction to a pattern disrupts it, that's change. It has no other choice but to form a new pattern.
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2008-02-05 20:06:59
Continue
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes the road you are on gets tougher than expected. Continue over the bumps. The road will get smoother as you look to God for strength and inspiration.
2008-02-04 19:11:59
Choices
by Linda Vidi, MSCCMeditate on your choices. We all have them and they keep us looking forward to tomorrow or longing for the past. Choose how you think and what you think about. That is a choice. Choose wisely.
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2008-02-01 19:25:08
Try something new
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo one thing new tomorrow. Take a new route, react in a new way, take a new initiative, ask God for a new idea.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-30 18:34:50
Different
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSome days you have to push through and just know that God has a purpose and a plan. He may be looking for you to do something different, pray different, act different, respond different, or look out differently. Ask Him. He will show you.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-29 17:17:55
Trust the timing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPlanning is your part. Timing is God's. Listening to the Holy Spirit is the only way to know. Trust the timing and learn to listen with all of your senses.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-26 19:09:29
In the Moment
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHow much time do you spend planning for tomorrow and mulling over yesterday? Learn to live in the moment and follow the Holy Spirit in each instance. It will make tomorrow more fulfilling and yesterday a better memory.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-25 19:38:29
Life Coaching Tip - Worry
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWorry is a wasted emotion. It does nothing but pull you into the negative. Give it to God and lay it on His Shoulders. His yoke is easy. Trust Him.
2008-01-24 19:38:24
Pushing through
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSome days are harder than others. When you are left feeling overwhelmed, wondering when it will be easier, remember, this day was just one day. Tomorrow will be a new one. Change your focus and you'll change your day.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-23 18:41:18
Imitation
by Linda Vidi, MSCCEverything that the enemy does to tempt us is just an imitation of something God has already created and provided for us. Don't allow the enemy to fool you. His plan is to kill, steal and destroy. Find the original God created so you have life and have it abundantly.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-21 19:13:55
Timing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTiming is everything. God's timing is perfect even though we may not always understand all the whys. Pray about timing and trust Him.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-20 19:11:23
Just Watch Him
by Linda Vidi, MSCCLift your feet and put them in a position where God can use them and just watch Him. First though, you have to lift your feet.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-18 18:14:56
Alignment
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre you in right alignment today? Double check and realign.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-17 20:18:03
Just Because
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJust Because He Loves You...love yourself.
Just Because He Loves You...love others.
Just Because He Loves You...love Him back.
Just Because He Loves You...He wants you to know!
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-15 18:12:41
Listen
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHow much time do you spend talking in a day and how much time listening? Your interactions with God will be much like your interactions with others. Are you listening or talking? Practice tonight whatever you do less of.....
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-14 18:00:13
Favor
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThink of the things that could have only come about from divine favor. Meetings, situations, friendships, and coincidences that were simply the Lord's favor. Ask Him what His plan is and how you can use the favor He's placed on you to further His Kingdom. Thank Him for His favor on you.
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2008-01-13 19:32:18
Take Time
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTake time to focus on someone or something you have been neglecting. Thank God for what He has placed in your path.
2008-01-12 18:11:06
Purpose to Try
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPurpose to try something new this weekend. A new activity, a new routine, a new friend, or a new _______. You fill in the blank.
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2008-01-11 19:30:45
Creativity
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre your true talents being utilized? Take 3 minutes to write down the 3 things that stir your passions. Ask God how He wants you to use them. Write the thoughts that come to you down. God put those passions in you for a reason.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-10 19:16:52
Ideas
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWrite down three ideas that have come to your mind recently. It is the first step in birthing something new.
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-09 18:55:12
God's Mirror
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is God showing you in His mirror of your life? When He holds the mirror of conviction up, how do you respond? When He shows you how much He loves you and shows you your beauty, how do you respond? How you respond to God will overflow in how you respond to others. What is God showing you in the mirror tonight?
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2008-01-08 19:14:06
Perspective
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHow you look at things determines how you interpret them. Is your glass half full or half empty today? If it's not half full, reevaluate how you are looking at the glass and your life.
2008-01-07 17:13:42
Position Yourself for God
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPosition yourself for God. Do your part, do the footwork, do the preparation and then watch as He works His part.
1 Peter 1:13-16
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."
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2008-01-05 20:57:55
No striving, get grace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs we try to change habits and "do" things we know are both good for us and pleasing to God, we can lose something very important, His grace. We can strive to try and please Him like we do others or we can just "be" in relationship with Him because He loves us. Be with God tonight in a new way. It will make the habits and resolutions/changes go smoother in the center of His Presence.
Joh 1:16
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
2008-01-04 19:13:43
No striving, get grace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs we try to change habits and "do" things we know are both good for us and pleasing to God, we can lose something very important, his grace. We can strive to try and please Him like we do others or we can just "be" in relationship with Him because He loves us. Be with God tonight in a new way. It will make the habits and resolutions/changes go smoother in the center of His Presence, Love, and Grace.
Joh 1:16
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
2008-01-04 19:12:43
Second harder than the first
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes the second day of a change in behavior or lifestyle can be harder than the first. If the habit has become entangled with your every day life, you need to set yourself up for success with new positive habits. Treat yourself special for following through. Encourage yourself in the Lord like David did when things weren't going his way. It will pay off if you hang in there!
http://www.christianlifecoaches.org
2008-01-02 17:22:48
Start the New Year
by Linda Vidi, MSCCStart the New Year out right! Focus on Him and what you want to change. The first day is the toughest. Habits change in 90 days or less. Use the joy of the Lord as your strength.
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2008-01-01 08:52:13
Before the New Year
by Linda Vidi, MSCCNo matter what you did or didn't do, this truth still stands, "There is no condemnation in Christ." Repentance is a moment by moment act of right relationship with God. It should be a healthy part of our daily relationship with God. If you feel condemnation it is not from God. If you feel conviction, repent and get back into right relationship. It's all about relationship. He's a Good God and has your best at heart. Believe it. If you can't do it in your relationship with God, you won't be able to do it in relationship with others! As you go into a New Year get a right relationship with God. Repent means to "turn away from...." and then "turn towards God"... Do it before the New Year's here.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,..
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, ....
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2007-12-31 08:21:40
Old to New
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat old pattern has been haunting you this past year that you haven't yet successfully changed? Try thinking of a new, healthy alternative before you try again to lose the the negative one. Replacing a negative with a positive is better than just trying to remove a negative.
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2007-12-30 14:24:43
Don't stop til you hear this year...
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSpend time in prayer asking and listening for what the Lord wants to do in the next day and in the next year. Dedicate more then the average time for this. Look at the Word. Ask the Holy Spirit. Don't stop until you hear an answer in your Spirit, your thoughts, your senses, however He chooses to talk to you!
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2007-12-29 16:20:09
Remember
by Linda Vidi, MSCCRemember the events of this past year. Recall what God has done. Remind yourself of what you have learned from your mistakes. Write it down as you prepare to embark on a New Year.
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2007-12-28 17:10:51
Living Stones -Grab hold
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou are a choice living stone, chosen by God, being built up into all He created you to be. You were chosen, you are valuable, you are purposed, never forget it. Live like it. Grab a hold of the truth of who you are in Christ. It will change you forever and you will not be disappointed if you grab hold of all that you are in Him.
Peter 2:4-8
And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God, you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For this is contained in Scripture: "BEHOLD, I LAY IN ZION A CHOICE STONE, A PRECIOUS CORNER stone, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED . "This precious value, then, is for you who believe;.....
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2007-12-27 09:39:25
Aftermath
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes after the build up of Christmas, the excitement of getting and anticipating gift giving, there can be a let down. You think about decisions, bills, etc. and you can even feel guilt for getting caught up in materialism. Don't lose the lesson. Write down what you would like to be different next year. Write down how the enemy may have snared you. Write down how you want to honor God through this in the future. Nothing is lost, everything is a learning experience. If you feel letdown in the aftermath of the holiday, look to the Lord and look to what He wants to teach you.
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2007-12-26 13:36:23
The Gift that lasts forever
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFocus on the gift of Jesus. How does the Lord want to position you for the New Year in store? Spend time in His presence. Thank Him, Ask Him, Seek Him, and ask Him what He wants from the life He has placed in and before you.
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2007-12-25 16:12:35
The Gift that lasts forever
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFocus on the gift of Jesus. How does the Lord want to position you for the New Year in store? Spend time in His presence. Thank Him, Ask Him, Seek Him, and ask Him what He wants from the life He has placed in and before you.
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2007-12-25 16:12:23
Your Gift - The Fullness
by Linda Vidi, MSCCGod brought the fullness of His plan on Christmas. It was His gift to us. If we are not accessing the fullness of Christ in us, then it is like unwrapping a gift but not opening the box to see all that's inside. It's not taking the present out and exploring/discovering all that it is. Take the present of Christ out of the box and experience it from this day forward. Ask the Holy Spirit, seek, and you will find. It's God gift to you, to the lost and to all the found.
Ephesians1:18-23
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
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2007-12-24 08:33:35
Intercede like Jesus.
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIntercede spiritually and physically for those who may be hurting during this time. It will be a gift, not only to God, but to yourself. God will pour out on you as you intercede for others. Close your eyes and ask Him. After all, isn't that what God did for us by sending Jesus?
Romans 8:26-28
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
2007-12-23 09:30:39
Life Coaching Tip - Hark
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIt's amazing how family situations good and bad can be magnified during the holidays. We are now adopted as sons and daughters (yes, you are God's son or daughter) into the family of God. Church families can be as dysfunctional as your natural family but we are still called to Unity. Unity in your natural and church family, publishing peace, bringing good tidings, harking to hear the Lord your leader. Hark, literally means a voice, a sound (or to listen for a voice or sound). Hark, truly listen and you will be led in love. Together (as One in Christ) they sing for joy; for eye to eye (in unity) they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. In other words, you are thoroughly equipped to do this whether or not you feel like it!
Ephesians 1:3-6
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-- 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
Isaiah 52:7-10
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good tidings, who publishes peace, who brings good tidings of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." 8 Hark, your watchmen lift up their voice, together they sing for joy; for eye to eye they see the return of the LORD to Zion. 9 Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. 10 The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Mt 4:4
But He answered and said, "It is written, `MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.' "
2007-12-22 08:07:00
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - Tis the Season
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIt's easy to wonder during this season, "Am I prepared? Do I have everyone's card and present?" when really what we should be asking is, "What am I going to impart? Am I prepared to do whatever God puts before me with others? How can I be a vessel of His Love? How can I change the atmosphere of wherever I am by bringing His Light?" Let's truly be prepared to pass on what He has given us wherever, whenever in season and out. In doing so, you will find the true meaning of Christmas. Start preparing now.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction.
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2007-12-21 13:26:41
AM Life Coaching Tip - Change one step and change everything
by Linda Vidi, MSCCRelationships, families and work environments are like specific, unique dances. Some are flowing and pretty, some are tiring and hurtful. In order for a dance to change, it just takes one person taking a step in a different direction Are you that one person? Can you act/step in a different way/direction? It will change everything. Purpose to act and not react. Purpose to do life and relationships through the power of the Holy Spirit. Purpose to dance in a way the would make God smile.
Ps 149:3
Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp.
2007-12-19 09:51:47
PM Life Coaching Tip - Pure Joy
by Linda Vidi, MSCCCount it all joy! This puts joy in a whole different light. Joy is not just a "feeling". Joy needs to become a state of being.
James 1:2-12
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
2007-12-18 19:33:23
AM Life Coaching Tip - Get the Joy!
by Linda Vidi, MSCCOn our theme of joy (if you are annoyed already, you don't have joy yet), the song goes, "Joy to the world the Lord has come let earth receive her King!" If we as believers don't have joy, how can we expect others who don't know our King to want to hang out in the Kingdom? Just a thought, as you go and encounter the world today. Get the joy!
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2007-12-18 07:04:05
PM Life Coaching Tip - Your Strength
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe joy of the Lord is your strength. It's not the joy of the circumstance, or joy of the situation, or joy of the season but the joy of the Lord that is your strength. Take in His Strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said to them, "Go, eat of the fat , drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved , for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
2007-12-17 19:14:24
AM Life Coaching Tip - Trade it in!
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTrade it in. Whatever is bothering you, whatever is disturbing you, carry it no more. Hand it off to the Lord and trade it in for what He has.
Isaiah 61:1-3
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion-- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
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2007-12-17 06:03:38
Life Coaching Tip - Stwardship
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTime, talent, and treasures all belong to the Lord. What you do with them is your gift to God Be a good steward of what God has given you. The rewards that flow back to you will be immeasurable.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time ?
Ps 24:1
The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it.
1Co 10:26
FOR THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S, AND ALL IT CONTAINS.
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2007-12-16 09:54:45
Life Coaching Tip - Beauty and Wonder
by Linda Vidi, MSCCNo matter what's going on today, make an effort to look for the beauty, look for the wonder, and look for the Presence of God in the situation.
2007-12-15 09:09:58
Weapon of Warfare
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre you enjoying the journey or are the circumstances of life controlling your joy and peace? If it's the latter put on the best weapon of warfare and joy producer available, worship. Even if you are sitting at a desk at work you can silently worship in your head. It will produce the joy and peace that surpasses understanding.
2007-12-14 08:09:37
Snare of Offense
by Linda Vidi, MSCCOffense is a snare of the enemy. Don't bite on the offense offered. It will render you snared with issues of the heart that are not of God. If they are already there, release them to Him tonight.
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2007-12-13 14:50:58
Every Word
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf the Holy Spirit is in you, then every word that comes forth from your mouth is alive. It is either blessing or cursing you and those around you. It's your choice. It's your creation. Create well.
Pr 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
2007-12-13 06:27:46
Ask for what you need
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSometimes in our relationship with others we feel spent at the end of the day. We can feel disappointed because someone didn't fill a need (some by the way only God can fill). Get into the habit of asking specifically from others and from God what you need.
John 15:7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
James 4:1-10
1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
John 16
24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
2007-12-12 17:41:10
Sow Today
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe specific prayers you sow today will be reaped tomorrow. If you are not reaping now, it's possible you didn't sow yesterday. Make tomorrow better than today by sowing in prayer to the One who answers. Each morning you do makes this day and the next better.
2007-12-12 08:37:31
Go with Your Gut
by Linda Vidi, MSCCLearn to listen to the gut feeling you get in response to things. It is there for a reason. Sometimes the reason is your past experience but sometimes it is the Lord leading you away from or toward something. Trust the Lord and the Holy Spirit in you.
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2007-12-11 17:27:35
AM Life Coaching Tip - Extending Grace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCExtend Grace instead of righteous indignation today and see what the Lord does. It will open doors.and change hearts. It will change what's inside of you. Speaking the truth in love sometimes means staying silent and extending grace.
2007-12-11 08:37:18
PM Life Coaching Tip - Push through
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSome days can feel like you are swimming against the current of life. Too much to do, not enough time, and you feel drained at the end of the day. That's the time you need more than ever a Holy Spirit refill. Ask Him to refill you tonight. He will. He's the only One who can.
2007-12-10 17:06:33
AM Life Coaching Tip - Healthy Fear
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFear of the Lord is the only healthy fear. Other fears, like fear of man, create bondage but a healthy fear of the Lord creates true freedom and leads to your ultimate destiny. You can't fear God in a healthy way unless you know who He is. Get to know His nature today. He is your Abba Father and He loves you. Regardless of what an earthly Father may have done, He can and should be trusted.
Psalm 25
12 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. 13 He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. 14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
2007-12-09 07:32:39
PM Life Coaching Tip - Stop
by Linda Vidi, MSCCStop before you do or say things and ask yourself this, "Am I saying this out of emotion, is it building up or tearing down someone else, and most importantly is it honoring to God who's listening?" Take inventory of your tongue tonight. (That includes self talk!)
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2007-12-08 16:44:38
AM Life Coaching Tip - The Creator's Creation
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat has the Lord place within you that you haven't fully cultivated yet. Carve out a specific period of time, whether it's 15 minutes in the morning, before bed, whenever and dedicated the thing He place inside your heart for Christmas to Him. Ask His instruction and start cultivating the creator's creation.
2007-12-08 07:46:17
PM Life Coaching Tip - Same time next year
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhere do you want to be this time next year? How are you going to get there? Ask God. Then put pen to paper and start the blueprint.
2007-12-07 17:54:37
AM Life Coaching Tip - Change the Way you See yourself...
by Linda Vidi, MSCCMeditate on this scripture and the richness of its meaning throughout the day. Study it and lock it in your heart. It will change how you see yourself.
Ephesians 1:3-6
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
2007-12-07 06:18:51
PM Life Coaching Tip - Little Reminders
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIsn't it wonderful how the Lord softly reminds us of the changes He needs to make in us in order for our potential to be met. Use that same grace on your family tonight.
2Co 4:15 -
All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
2007-12-06 18:47:47
AM Life Coaching Tip - Weapons of Warfare
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe greatest weapon of warfare you have is praise and worship, especially when you don't feel like it!
2007-12-06 06:42:36
PM Life Coaching Tip - Treasure
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFind a treasure before you go to bed tonight in the Word of God. Just one small scripture, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, is a treasure. Meditating on and memorizing just one, can change the way you think.
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2007-12-05 19:17:54
AM Life Coaching Tip - In the Asking
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo you notice how kids have no problem asking for what they want or need? Jesus tells us that unless we are like children we cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Don't be afraid to ask God for what you want and need with a childlike pure heart.
Matthew18:3 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
2007-12-05 07:14:49
PM Life Coaching Tip - Communication
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTalk to someone at home about something that you have been keeping and carrying yourself. Pray with them. It will bring you closer.
2007-12-04 18:36:47
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - The Unexpected
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat do you do when the unexpected gets thrown in your day? Do you get immediately frustrated, feel powerless or feel out of control? None of us can predict when the unexpected will hit or how but we can be prepared with the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding. Put on God's Peace before the unexpected happens and notice the difference.
Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
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2007-12-04 08:49:38
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - Prioritize
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPrioritize your time. Make lists. Not of the gifts you want for Christmas but of the things you need to do in the next three weeks. If you learn to prioritize, the the important parts of the journey, won't be lost, in the busyness of the Season.
2007-12-03 14:03:34
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - The Dream in Your Heart
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDid God put a dream in your heart that you have been reluctant to go for? Do you feel unable to do it but desire to? Go for it. Put the plan in motion. Put the plan on paper. Get little steps started. Ask for help. Watch God be the wind beneath your wings.
2007-12-01 15:21:27
AM Life Coaching Tip - Look back and see
by Linda Vidi, MSCCLook back at where you were a year ago in your journal. If you don't have a journal entry from a year ago, make sure this time next year you do! See the progress you have made and areas you still need to work on. Thank the Lord for how His Hand is continually forming you.
2007-11-30 06:02:55
PM Life Coaching Tip - Enjoy the Journey
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo you get so caught up in all there is to do that you forget to enjoy the Journey? Each meeting, each conversation, each errand, each task, each drive, is just another opportunity to discover something glorious about God and the way He works and moves. Be attentive and enjoy every moment of the journey! Think of something He showed you today and thank Him for it!
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2007-11-29 17:28:40
AM Life Coaching Tip - Lean on Him
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHe knows us better than we know ourselves. All the willpower and good intentions in the world will never be able to do what the Holy Spirit can do through us if we allow Him. Lean on Him today and not on yourself. If you have fallen short don't beat yourself up. Allow the learning experience to strengthen you and others.
Luke 22
32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." 33 But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." 34 Jesus answered, "I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me."
2007-11-29 08:54:23
PM Life Coaching Tip - Put on Peace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAfter you brush your teeth and put on your pj's, put on peace. It will infiltrate your dreams, your sleep and your morning. It covers everything.
John 14:25-27
25 "All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
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2007-11-28 19:30:51
AM Life Coaching Tip - Just do it!
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJust do it! Nike had something. You've prayed about it, you've weighed the pros and cons, now make the decision God told you to and just do it.
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2007-11-28 06:56:56
PM Life Coaching Tip - Armor
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWarning:
You have an enemy who wants to trip you up and get you off track.
Meditate on what it means to put on the full armor of God and then wake in the morning and do it!
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
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2007-11-27 18:37:29
AM Life Coaching Tip - Double Take
by Linda Vidi, MSCCLook twice at everything today. Between the first and second time you look, ask the Holy Spirit to show you something you didn't see before.
2007-11-27 08:19:59
PM Life Coaching Tip - Just Receive
by Linda Vidi, MSCCNo matter how you day went, no matter what you did or didn't do, just receive the Lord's Love tonight. The less you think you deserve it, the more you need it. Don't block it. He knows it all anyhow. Just receive. Let it pour over you as you drift off to sleep.
1Th 1:4
Our friends, we know that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own.
2007-11-26 20:10:37
AM Life Coaching Tip - Season of Change
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs we brave another Monday morning be aware of any habits, issues, or ways of reacting the Lord wants to work out of you. Cooperate with Him and though it is painful in the process there is promotion and freedom in the outcome. Start with one small thing today!
Matthew 17:20
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
2007-11-26 06:54:37
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - Rest
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSunday is a day of rest. Reconnect with the Lord, your family and rest.
2007-11-25 16:55:49
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - Seen
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJust because you have not seen a present yet doesn't mean someone hasn't already bought one for you that is waiting for the right time. The same is true with God. He has already bought it, He has already wrapped it with your name, He is waiting for the right time and for your readiness. As you are working on changing the things you need to (by the Holy Spirit), in order to bear the weight of what He has in store for you, look with anticipation on what is to come!
Isa 64:4
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
2007-11-24 09:42:26
PM Life Coaching Tip -Enjoy the journey
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPlanning for the next season can be exciting, but in the planning can be details you'd rather not have to deal with. Sometimes the details of little things and the journey in doing them can bring as much joy as the anticipated event. Don't forget to enjoy each moment of the journey.
Philippians 4
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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2007-11-23 18:43:15
AM Life Coaching Tip - Let it Flow
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs you go about your day, allow the power of God's love to flow through you onto others. Change wherever you are by the Presence of God that is in You. As you do He will pour in more to overflow you and not only will you bless others, but you will be blessed. Keep the fresh water moving.
James3
10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
Joh 7:38
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
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2007-11-23 05:50:53
PM Life Coaching Tip - What God wants to give
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year. Before you start shopping think about what God wants you to give. Pray tonight and ask God what the people close to you really need. Give the gift of love in a new way this season. Let it start now. Time is the one gift they can never exchange. They may need that more then any material thing.
2007-11-22 15:57:29
AM Life Coaching Tip - Bask
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs you woke up meditating on things you are grateful for, now put it into action. Love as Jesus loved. Be His instrument today by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit and watch things at home change.
1Jo 4:21
And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
2007-11-22 10:08:18
PM Life Coaching Tip -Three Things of Thanks
by Linda Vidi, MSCCMeditate on three things you are thankful for tonight. When you wake up in the morning have them on your heart and mind. It will give you an attitude of gratitude.
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2007-11-21 21:05:20
AM Life Coaching Tip - Holiday Help
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is it that trips you up on the Holidays? Is it Food, Alcohol, Relationships you encounter, or lack of them. What ever the issue is Jesus is calling you to something higher. He is calling you to Himself and to be a Light in the midst of darkness, to be love in the midst of hate or negativity, to be full of Him rather than full of outside things. Ask the Holy Spirit to invade you this Holiday and give you the ability of an Overcomer.
Revelation 2:26-29
To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations--
'He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery'--
just as I have received authority from my Father. I will also give him the morning star. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
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2007-11-21 06:23:55
PM Life Coaching Tip -Journal
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJournaling is a crucial tool. You track your progress, emotions, and spiritual revelation that you will be able to compare for years to come. If you don't like to journal, start tonight anyhow. Let the pen go where your heart and mind doesn't want to.
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2007-11-20 19:06:59
AM Life Coaching Tip - Havesters
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf you are a harvester who has been treated unfairly or given less then what you deserve, wait on the Lord and do good in the midst of it and in His time He will lift you up. Now, do not be a victim, pray about other opportunities, say what is right, but if the Lord has you somewhere for a season, He may be trying to help build your character for future promotion. The quicker you pass the test, the quicker He will bring the harvest.
James 5
4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9 Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10 Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
2007-11-20 05:29:50
PM Life Coaching Tip -Cleaning House
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJust like at times our physical houses need cleaning, there are times when our spiritual and emotional houses need cleaning. Spend time with the Lord tonight allowing Him to show you the areas He wants to clean up with you. It's a team effort. You can't do it alone. You can't do it by willpower. You can only do it by the power of the Holy Spirit. Clean your heart tonight.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
2007-11-19 16:48:15
AM Life Coaching Tip - Growing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre you growing? It's Monday morning and the start of a whole new week to grow and change as clay is changed in the hands of the Potter. Yield yourself today. After all. He created you and now He wants to mold you into something even more beautiful. Ask Him how He wants to mold you to be more like Jesus!
1 Thessalonians 1:2-5
We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;
constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing , brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
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2007-11-19 07:02:51
PM Life Coaching Tip - Pursue Love
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPursue love. It is the most powerful tool and essence of God. Pursue the gifts of the Spirit. Love and Power mixed together is unstoppable.
1Co 14:1
Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
2007-11-18 20:06:58
AM Life Coaching Tip - Infuse
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSunday is a day to honor God and spend time with those we love. Have things at home become routine, less then welcoming, less then truly loving? Start today to infuse a new measure of God's love and wisdom into your family. One kind word, refraining from a cutting one, one kind deed and refraining from one out of frustration, is a good place to start. Ask/pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance. He wants to help. He is the keeper of wisdom for your family.
Proverbs 4
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
2007-11-18 05:04:15
PM Life Coaching Tip - Push through
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPush through. No matter what seems to be coming against you, push through. God always has something wonderful on the other side of adversity if we stay in Him and focused on Him.
Psalm 44
4 You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob. 5 Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample our foes. 6 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; 7 but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. 8 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.
2007-11-17 18:31:38
PM Life Coaching Tip -Learning
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat did you learn new from the Lord today? Please don't say, "Nothing." There is always something if you truly look. Write it down and commit it to prayer.
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2007-11-16 10:56:01
AM Life Coaching Tip - Draw
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWho is Jesus, the person? Do you truly know Him, like you know your spouse of best friend? He should be closer. He longs to be closer. Just as when you first fell in love, draw close to Him throughout the day and let every circumstance be an opportunity to draw closer to Him. He loves You and He sent me to tell you. There is no way of doing this life right without Him at the center of the process.
Hebrews 10
19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
2007-11-16 05:54:31
AM Life Coaching Tip - One Thing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCOne thing. Do one think different today that you desire but never had the courage to try. Step out in faith and go for it!
2007-11-15 16:02:33
PM Life Coaching Tip - Strategy
by Linda Vidi, MSCCNeed a new strategy for work, home, family? Feel powerless and inadequate to do it yourself? Good. Ask God to give you a new strategy in an idea, in a dream, in a daydream, in a word from someone else. God has the best ideas and strategies. After all His work speaks for itself. Let Him breath a new strategy into your situation and bring it to life.
Genesis 2
7 the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
2Co 12:10
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2007-11-15 15:38:29
Pm Life Coaching Tip -Healing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCBy Jesus's wounds you are healed. Your emotions, your situation, your body, whatever it is, He has already done it. Receive. Is it difficult to receive love, good things, success? Learn to receive. He's already done it for you whether you believe it or not. You may not befieve in gravity but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist!
2007-11-14 21:12:13
AM Life Coaching Tip - Consequences
by Linda Vidi, MSCCEvery action or inaction has a consequence. Whether seen or unseen, you sow it into your future. See if you can figure out what yesterday's lesson was. In Christ there is no guilt (guilt is a wasted emotion) but there is grace and mercy. In His grace and mercy He is always teaching us so we make our tomorrow better than our yesterday.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
2007-11-14 04:51:31
AM Life Coaching Tip - Getting feedback
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs we progress with the life coaching tips we want to stop for a moment and ask for your feedback. This is something you yourselves should do with God, with family and at work. It allows your perspective to broaden and makes your blind spots visible. We want to hear what you would like to see more of, what you would like to see less of, what works for "you", and what doesn't. If you sow this feedback, when you ask for your own, you'll get a harvest of help. Blessings.
2007-11-13 05:41:47
PM Life Coaching Tip
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is weighing on you tonight? What are you concerned about? Though it may be bothering you tonight, if you give it to God, do your part as the sun rises, it will be like dead leaves blowing away. Take inventory of what part is God's and what part is yours. Ask God to help you with your part and GIVE THE REST TO HIM. Let Him be your comfort tonight and trust things to be in His Hands in the morning.
Isaiah 17
But God will silence them with a word, And then he'll blow them away like dead leaves off a tree, like down from a thistle. 14 At bedtime, terror fills the air. By morning it's gone - not a sign of it anywhere! This is what happens to those who would ruin us, this is the fate of those out to get us. Message Translation
2007-11-12 20:12:11
AM Life Coaching Tip - Morning Prayer
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf God did this in the Old Testament how much more will He do for you, His daughter/son, now. It is not in your own strength that you are protected, that you prosper, that you accomplish purposes but in His Love and on the reliance of the person of the Holy Spirit. Yield yourself to His leading. Listen to the thoughts that line up with the Word of God. Pull down and discard the thoughts that don't. Yield to Him anew today!
Father,
Thank You for the day You have placed before us. Forgive us this moment anything we have done to sin against you. Fill us anew with Your Holy Spirit. Lead every step of our path today and every word of our tongue. If we get off track quickly prompt us back. We love You and need You for each breath. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Psalm 105:11-15
Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan As the portion of your inheritance,"
When they were only a few men in number, Very few, and strangers in it.
And they wandered about from nation to nation, From one kingdom to another people .
He permitted no man to oppress them, And He reproved kings for their sakes:
"Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm .
2Co 10:5
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
2007-11-12 05:38:06
PM Life Coaching Tip -Ask
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAsk the Lord. If He wants you to do something and go in a certain direction, he is not opposed to your input. Though He wants obedience He wants relationship (give and take) too. Talk to Him tonight. Ask Him what He wants, express what you desire, and plan together, dream together. He loves when we enter relationship with Him like that. He loves you!
Numbers 32:31-32
"Your servants will do what the Lord has said.
We will cross over before the Lord into Canaan armed, but the property we inherit will be on this side of the Jordan."
2007-11-11 20:07:03
AM Life Coaching Tip - Make your praise known
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIf you get loud at sports events why not for the Lord. This Sunday even though it may feel strange or uncomfortable, worship and shout to your God. You'll be amazed how it brings joy!
Ps 33:3
Sing to Him a new song ; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.
Ps 47:1
O clap your hands, all peoples ; Shout to God with the voice of joy.
Ps 65:8
They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.
Psalm 66:1
Shout to God, all the earth! 2 Sing the glory of his name, make his praise glorious. 3 Tell God, "How awesome are your deeds!
Ps 95:2
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
2007-11-11 07:37:53
PM Life Coaching Tip - Inventory Multiplied
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat do you have to offer God to use? Is it not nearly enough? Good. That's the way He likes it. Take inventory of what you have, sincerely offer it to Him, and watch Him multiply it!
Mark 6
37 Jesus said, "You do it. Fix supper for them." They replied, "Are you serious? You want us to go spend a fortune on food for their supper?" 38 But he was quite serious. "How many loaves of bread do you have? Take an inventory." That didn't take long. "Five," they said, "plus two fish." 39 Jesus got them all to sit down in groups of fifty or a hundred - they looked like a patchwork quilt of wildflowers spread out on the green grass! 40 41 He took the five loaves and two fish, lifted his face to heaven in prayer, blessed, broke, and gave the bread to the disciples, and the disciples in turn gave it to the people. He did the same with the fish. 42 They all ate their fill. 43 The disciples gathered twelve baskets of leftovers. 44 More than five thousand were at the supper. (Message Translation)
2007-11-10 15:12:20
AM Life Coaching Tip - You, a House, a Kingdom
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou are a house, part of the kingdom of God. Are you divided against yourself? Would you treat others the way you treat yourself? Are you as loving and forgiving with yourself as you are with others? Do you have battles in your own head? Do you bring yourself closer to God and His Kingdom or do you say to yourself, "I'm not worth it, I can't, I'm not enough." Those are lies from the enemy. When you choose to engage in them, you choose to work against Jesus. Start saying to yourself, "I have been blessed with every spiritual blessing. I have every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. And in Him, I am made complete, who is the head of all principality and power. "(Eph 1:2 & Col 2:10) Find the Word that says the opposite of what your environment (the world) has taught you about yourself. Get on His team today, be united with yourself, and you will stand not only for yourself but for the Kingdom. See a Kingdom is laid waste when it's subjects are so busy fighting against each other or within their own house, that they are laid null and void in the outside world. Get your house in order through Him and join us in bringing the Kingdom of God to the world today!
Luke 11:17
Jesus says: 17....."Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls.........23 "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters.
2007-11-10 08:19:30
PM Life Coaching Tip - Focus
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFocus on closeness with God tonight. It will make the rest of the week disappear and strengthen you for whatever is to come. He knows what you need better than you.
Matthew 6:5-8
5 "And when you come before God, don't turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? 6 "Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. 7 "The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. 8 Don't fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. (Message Translation)
2007-11-09 18:35:12
AM Life Coaching Tip -Worry
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWorry, like fear, is another trap. Worry robs you from relying on God, trusting Him, releasing that thing to Him which weighs you down. Your body was not designed for worry and it will result in physical consequences as well as emotional and spiritual ones. Worry cannot change or add one positive thing to an outcome but prayer can. Give Him any worries today. Don't be enslaved another minute.
Matthew 6
26 Look at the birds of the sky: they don't sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you worth more than they? 27 Can any of you add a single cubit to his height by worrying?
2007-11-09 05:39:39
PM Life Coaching Tip - How do you see yourself?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCIs it easier to see yourself as someone who messed up or someone who has overcome and is more than a conquer? Put a mirror up and see how you see yourself on the inside. Are you your best friend or worst enemy? You can't fully love anyone else unless you first allow yourself to receive God's love and secondly, love yourself. Then you truly have something to give away.
Romans 8:37
But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.
Mt 22:39
"The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'
2007-11-08 19:05:39
AM Life Coaching Tip - Freedom from Fear
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou are a child of the most high God if you have accepted Jesus. Fear is not just an emotion but a spirit that is contrary to God. Rebuke it. Don't cuddle it. Don't entertain it. Don't allow it to put you in bondage. Rebuke it.
Rom. 8:14-15
You are a son/daughter of God. For if you are led by the Spirit of God, you are a
son/daughter of God. For you didn't receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but
you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom you cry, "Abba! Father!"
Abba = "father"
father, customary title used of God in prayer. Whenever it occurs in the New Testament it has the Greek interpretation joined to it, that is apparently to be explained by the fact that the Chaldee "ABBA" through frequent use in prayer, gradually acquired the nature of a most sacred proper name, to which the Greek speaking Jews added the name from their own tongue.
2007-11-08 08:29:41
PM Life Coaching Tip - Passions
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThe Lord has placed healthy passions and desires in your heart. The world may distort passions and desires but God's are for us and help us reach our destiny. Take time to pray about and write down the things the Lord has placed in your heart. They are truly like ripe healthy fruit just ready to be picked. Who knows what the ideas and passions of your heart could do for the nations. Dream big with God. He has big dreams for you.
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick , But desire fulfilled is a tree of life .
Re 22:2
On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
2007-11-07 16:58:26
AM Life Coaching Tip - Hope that Cannot Be Shaken
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDid you know that you have a hope that cannot be shaken? When you have such an anchor for your soul no matter what waves try to toss you, you hold secure and you rebuke the waves, just as Jesus did. He is in you. His power and ability is in you. I know I do not want to hear,"You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Fear not, walk in faith, use the power given to you, access the inner sanctuary and become closer to the One who loves and gives you the power to speak to your circumstances. Try it today. What have you got to lose?
Hebrews 6
10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.......17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. 18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Matthew 8:23-27
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" 26 He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. 27 The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"
2007-11-07 05:31:08
PM Life Coaching Tip - Rest
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHow do we throw off our yolk and put on Jesus's? Ask, come, turn it over, rest, learn, trust and know the things you are worrying about are now in His Hands. Let them stay there. Allow His joy & peace to come in. Focus on something that gives your mind refreshment.
Matthew 11
28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
2007-11-06 09:17:17
AM Life Coaching Tip - View
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHow do you view your destiny? Do you put limitations on what God can do through you? Do you say to yourself, "I don't have enough of this, or I am not that good in that, even though it's my hearts passion."? God uses the weak things of the world to confound the wise. He uses me and I was as weak and troubled as they come but he took a willing soul and transformed her into someone who could fulfill His dreams for her and use all the mistakes and hurts to help others reach their destiny in Him. He'll do the same for you. Will you let Him?
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
2007-11-06 08:55:57
PM Life Coaching Tip - Dreams
by Linda Vidi, MSCCGod uses your dreams and the dreams of others. Never discount or stop asking for more dreams. Keep a pad by your bed at all times. It's just one more way God can speak to you, even when you don't want to listen.
Matthew 27
18 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. 19 While Pilate was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent him this message: "Don't have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him." 20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.
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2007-11-05 18:57:49
Identity
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWho do you please and who do you serve? Your boss, coworkers, friends, or do you know your true identity and that allows you to stand on what you know, regardless of what anyone thinks. Identity in Christ is foundational. You cannot move on without it.
James 2:1
My dear friends, don't let public opinion influence how you live out our glorious, Christ-originated faith. (Message Translation)
Many folks we have met have believed lies about themselves and didn't understand their true identity in Christ. Once they get it and they incorporate His Strength, they are now better equipped to do His work, joyfully and regardless of public opinion. Do you need help with your identity in Christ? Contact our Coaches today!
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2007-11-05 08:53:10
PM/AM/PM/AM Life Coaching Tip - Prayer
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHave you ever said the Lord's Prayer? Many of us that came from regilous backgrounds were taught to say it but not truly, from the heart, pray it. It is only a repeatative religious prayer if you are not meditating and talking to God about what you are actually praying. Bring life to how Jesus taught us to pray tonight and wake each morning talking and praying to God through the word's that Jesus gave us.
Matthew 6:9-15
9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.' 14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Thanks to Dr. Peter Wagner for reminding us of this timeless truth!
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***As we are we go away to a conference to further learn and edify ourselves so we can come back afresh and anew and continue to edify you, form this intimate prayer time with the Lord. Don't let your past (about prayer) hinder how the Lord's wants to use the future!!! We will resume AM/PM Life Coaching Tips on Sunday November 4th. Be Blessed and know you are loved!***
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2007-10-29 09:01:15
AM Life Coaching Tip - Fruit
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDid you know that your lips are a producer of fruit? Whether the fruit is sweet or sour is up to you? Praise is not just for God but for your edification (just like fruit) and the edification of others as well as for your relationship with God. The enemy hates praise to God and cannot stand to be around it. Meditate on the kind of fruit your lips are producing.
Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name.
2007-10-29 08:42:41
AM Life Coaching Tip - Why did you make me like this?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are beautiful. You are a perfect creation of the Living God. Do you believe that? Have the the things of the world marred that truth? Have you allowed others to mar that truth? Meditate on the facts of God today!
Ro 9:20
But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? "Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, 'Why did you make me like this?'"
2007-10-29 08:16:45
PM Life Coaching Tip - Strength and Peace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHere is a promise you need to grab onto. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. What do you need strength with tonight? What do you need peace with tonight? He can give it if you ask! Don't forget to ask! Nothing is too little or too big for God.
Psalm 29
1 Ascribe to the Lord, O mighty ones, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning. 8 The voice of the Lord shakes the desert; the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, "Glory!" 10 The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. 11 The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
2007-10-28 19:30:06
AM Life Coaching Tip - Bask
by Linda Vidi, MSCCBask in His presence this morning. It truly is the source of all. No matter what, take time to bask today. It will change how you look at everything else.
Psalms 27
4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. 5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. 6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
2007-10-27 19:31:52
PM Life Coaching Tip -Source
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is your source of confidence? Is it your looks, your brains, your talents or your job? If it is in anything other then the Lord and the identity we have in Him, it will eventually fail you. Renew your source of confidence tonight by spending time with God before you drift off to sleep.
Ezekiel 29:16 Egypt will no longer be a source of confidence for the people of Israel but will be a reminder of their sin in turning to her for help. Then they will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.'"
2007-10-27 19:22:50
AM Life Coaching Tip - Put on the Jesus Raincoat
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhen a organ gets calloused (from continued wounds just like a scar) it begins to protect itself naturally and is less feeling. All that tissue builds up to make the feeling less for self protection. Our emotions react the same way. The only way for our hearts to remain soft out of the church and in (unfortunately) is to put our heart in Jesus's hand and let Him be the protection. Any other way leads to bondage and self defense. Find freedom in the hand of Jesus today and put on His raincoat of protection, keeping your heart soft and moist, with His love.
Psalms 119:69-70
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. 70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
Matthew 22:34-40
34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
2007-10-27 08:39:51
PM Life Coaching Tip- What's your grade?
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs you look back over your week, how would your report card be if Jesus were grading you on your ability to walk like Him? Love is an action. He showed us that. Ask Him tonight to help you refresh this weekend and draw close to Him so on Monday your grade will go up. Make His love your action. Practice this weekend.
1 John 2:3-6
By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.
The one who says, "I have come to know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.
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2007-10-26 21:02:46
AM Life Coaching Tip - Choice
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat divine appointments has the Lord place in front of you today? Will your eyes and ears be open when they come? Will fear hinder your faith or will the Spirit of the Living God move you today? It is a choice.
Acts 8:26-39
26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it." 30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. "Do you understand what you are reading?" Philip asked. 31 "How can I," he said, "unless someone explains it to me?" So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. 32 The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. Who can speak of his descendants? For his life was taken from the earth." 34 The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?" 35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?" 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.
2007-10-26 07:49:40
PM Life Coaching Tip -Close doors
by linda Vidi, MSCCDid you know that whenever you go to bed with anger or frustration in your heart, without releasing it to God, you can leave a door open for the devil? Make sure you shut all the doors before you go to bed tonight!
Ephesians 4:24-27
...and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE of you WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another. BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity.
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2007-10-25 20:10:51
PM Life Coaching Tip - Vows
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHave you ever vowed to do something and then fallen short or felt like you disappointed God, yourself and others? We can not do anything lasting or of value apart from the Holy Spirit. Before you consider making a vow, diet resolution, promise, commitment etc. simply ask for the Holy Spirit's power to help your yes be yes and your no be no.
Matthew 5
"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Do you have a negative vow (conscious or subconscious) from childhood that has followed you into adulthood? Renounce it, at it's root and get complete freedom.
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2007-10-25 06:25:11
PM Life Coaching Tip - Argue
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre there others you need to prove a point to? Do you feel your opinion is more valid than someone elses? Are you willing to pull away from God or relationships over what you conceive as right or wrong? Are you speaking the truth in love or in frustration? Reflect on that as you spend time with friends, family, and God tonight.
Tit 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
2007-10-23 15:27:04
PM Life Coaching Tip - Sake
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJohn 12:27
"Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, 'Father, save Me from this hour '? But for this purpose I came to this hour. "Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came out of heaven: "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again." So the crowd of people who stood by and heard it were saying that it had thundered *; others were saying, "An angel has spoken to Him." Jesus answered and said, "This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes. "Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
Is that your heart cry this morning, "Father glorify Your name in and through me!"? So many things Jesus and the Father did for our sake. What will you do today for His? Obedience is better than sacrifice as you go to glorify. Never forget that. The ruler of this world is cast out and you now have the ball. Run with it!
1 Samuel 15:22
Samuel said, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the LORD ? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams .
2007-10-23 05:55:03
PM Life Coaching Tip - What are you Spreading
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat are you spreading? What you are speading comes from the heart so it's a good indication of what's going on there. Check what you are spreading and you'll have a glimpse of your heart.
Acts 4
16 "What are we going to do with these men?" they asked. "Everybody living in Jerusalem knows they have done an outstanding miracle, and we cannot deny it. 17 But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn these men to speak no longer to anyone in this name." 18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
2007-10-22 19:45:55
AM Life Coaching Tip - Mature
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo the circumstances of life tend to throw you? Can you keep in tact your peace and joy regardless? Can you press in to what God is trying to do and say in the moment? These are all signs of maturity in Christ. It is what we aim for. How do you do it? Practice, making mistakes and learning from them, overcoming allowing feelings to rule, stepping out in faith and keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus. Take one step towards maturity today and watch how God will meet you.
Ephesians 4:10
He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
2007-10-22 08:15:33
PM Life Coaching Tip - Trust
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat you trust in will determine what you will be willing to step out and do. Allow your defenses to crumble, putting complete trust and dependency on God and you will be able to stand firm no matter what. Once you are able to stand firm, He will excel you!
Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
2007-10-21 19:00:36
AM Life Coaching Tip - Glory
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo you know what your purpose is? It is to radiate the glory of the God. You are the reflection of His Glory. Meditate on that today.
2Co 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
2007-10-21 09:20:00
Pm Life Coaching Tip - Subtle Doubts
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSubtle doubts can be worse than the clear cut ones. If you subtly doubt what God can and wants to do through you, you are working for the wrong camp. You need to not only believe in God but "believe that He believes in you!" Get on board with His plans and see yourself through His eyes.
Ge 3:1 -
Now the serpent was more subtle than any other wild creature that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God say, 'You shall not eat of any tree of the garden'?"
Jeremiah 29:11
'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope .
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2007-10-20 20:13:22
AM Life Coaching Tip - Habit
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHabits can be good or bad, positive or negative, for God or against Him. Evaluate your habits and before you extinguish a bad one, replace it with one that honors God and His love for you. It will make the transition, through the power of the Holy Spirit, much easier.
1Ti 5:13 -
Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.
2Ti 1:7 -
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
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2007-10-20 07:05:59
PM Life Coaching Tip - Peace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCRelease whatever is on your mind to the Lord tonight. Clear your thoughts. Open yourself up to receive creativity, His knowledge, grace and peace as you go to sleep.
2 Pe 1:2 -
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
2007-10-19 21:17:45
AM Life Coaching Tip -Foxes
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat little foxes are getting into your vineyard? What little things are you letting seep into you life that may be spoiling your peace and joy. Let the Lord catch them, expose them and help you keep out those little foxes of fear, secret sin, useless habits, or whatever else could be hindering you today. Walk into complete freedom today, step by step.
Song of Solomon 2
14 My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. 15 Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.
2007-10-19 08:39:26
PM Life Coaching Tip - What Counts
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAt the end of the day, all of the worldly things mean little. What truly matters is faith expressing itself through love. Meditate on that tonight and ask God how this small sentence can have a large impact on your future.
Ga 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
2007-10-18 21:13:10
AM Life Coaching Tip - Change
by Linda Vidi, MSCCMatthew 21:28-31
28"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.' " 'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go. "Which of the two did what his father wanted?"
"The first," they answered.
Are you a people pleaser or a God please? It can be very tempting not to make waves with people or to want them to like you so much that your yes becomes an actually no. The first man wrestles with Himself and His Father but did not placate the Father by saying yes when his will was saying no. The second one let his yes be no and so Jesus tells us this is worse than the first. Who are you trying to placate today, yourself, God or people? Ultimately we are here to do the Father's will and be true to our word. A great tool I use when I am put on the spot or am unsure is, "I'll have to pray about it and get back to you." It not only gives me time to think, it allows me to commit it to prayer and ask the Father for His will.
2007-10-18 07:13:08
PM Life Coaching Tip - Sow
by Linda Vidi, MSCCSow something into another person's life tonight. Whether it's a seed of hope, love, sacrifice, care, unselfishness, laughter, or whatever your creative mind conceives they need. The gift it puts inside your heart is immeasurable. Go ahead, ask the Holy Spirit to show you where and who to sow into. Others are God's unplowed ground.
Hosea 10:12
Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers righteousness on you.
2007-10-17 14:29:26
AM Life Coaching Tip - Focus
by Linda Vidi, MSCCFocus this morning on one thing that the Lord has allowed into your life that you have not embraced with full gratitude and as a positive challenge. Remember what you perceive as a problem may easily be refocused as an opportunity. It's all in how you focus on it. Refocus positively, through the Holy Spirit, this morning.
James 1:17
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
2007-10-17 06:12:01
PM Life Coaching Tip - Soothe
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo you need a recharge tonight? Do you need the Lord to refill the spent part of you? Ask Him to flood you with His love and wisdom as you put your head to the pillow tonight. There is nothing He can't do to soothe or make right before you drift off to sleep. Just ask. He wants that intimacy with you.
Psalm 18:28
You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
2007-10-16 20:31:04
AM Life Coaching Tip - Simplicity
by Linda Vidi, MSCCRemember it is not by us or what we do in and of ourselves but by the change that comes from continuously renewing ourselves by the power of the Holy Spirit. Yield to Him this morning and let everything you do flow from that. So simple that we tend to just start doing and forget. This is your reminder! Simply yield.
Tit 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,....
2007-10-16 05:38:01
PM Life Coaching Tip - Peace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCMathew 10:11-13
"And whatever * city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. "As you enter the house, give it your greeting. "If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.
How would your household fair? I know some evenings I'd get the blessing and other evenings I am glad no one knocked. I am not satisfied with that result but It gives me room to grow and something to look to grow towards. I hope you see it the same and give yourself a blessing of peace tonight as you look to the Lord for the peace that passes understanding. Beating yourself up or trying to put up a front never pleases the Lord. Be yourself and ask Him to help you grow into all He created you and your household to be.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
2007-10-15 16:35:35
AM Life Coaching Tip - Look
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre you seeing things clearly? Just like things in the physical can be unclear so can our sight in spiritual. Ask God to anoint your eyes and ears today so you may continue to see clearer and clearer.
Mark 8
23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" 24 He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around." 25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.
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2007-10-15 07:21:01
AM/PM Life Coaching Tip - Save
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is one thing you need to let go of, that you've been holding one. Ask the Lord to fill you with the new thing as you release the old, allowing yourself to flow into a new level of communication and intimacy with Him. You get two things done in one motion
Mt 16:25
"For whoever * wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever * loses his life for My sake will find it.
2007-10-14 10:31:33
PM Life Coaching Tip - 3 Positives
by Linda Vidi, MSCCThink of three positive things that happened today that you would like to build on or see happen more frequently. Give God gratitude and ask Him to show you how to build up, His way.
Acts 20:32
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Php 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
2007-10-13 05:26:24
AM Life Coaching Tip - Comfort
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou have Someone who wants to comfort you and love you through anything and everything. You have someone who has overcome the world. Whatever comes against you this day or in the days ahead, speak to it, take charge through His power in you and fall into the arms of the God of all comfort.
2 Cor. 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Joh 16:33
"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."
Mt 17:20
And He *said to them, "Because of the littleness of your faith ; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.
2007-10-13 05:15:04
Pm Life Coaching Tip - Lift your eyes
by Linda Vidi, MSCCLift your eyes and look to the heavens. No matter what has happened today. No matter how good or bad it's been. No matter.....turn it over to the One who created it all. There are no safer hands, no stronger arms.....He has all you need. Give it to Him, give Him the whole day and ask Him to pour His love and wisdom into your heart and dreams tonight.
Isaiah 40:26
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
2007-10-12 15:37:33
AM Life Coaching Tip - Aroma
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou are a sweet aroma of the knowledge of Christ in every place you go, in every person you touch, in every situation you encounter, in everything you speak. Isn't it so neat that God chooses to and wants to use you. Meditate on that throughout your day.
2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
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2007-10-12 08:08:52
PM Life Coaching Tip - Touching
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhat is it you need tonight, rest, healing, stress relief, comfort, love, insight, connection? Whatever it is just close your eyes and reach out and touch Him. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He wants to fill every crevice of your need and He is able! Make your presence known to Him tonight. It will change everything.
Luke 8:44-46
And a woman who had a hemorrhage * for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her hemorrhage * stopped. And Jesus said, "Who is the one who touched Me?" And while they were all denying it, Peter said, "Master , the people are crowding and pressing in on You."But Jesus said, "Someone did touch Me, for I was aware that power had gone out of Me."
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2007-10-11 18:07:50
AM Life Coaching Tip - Breathing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCNo matter what is happening this morning, take a deep breath. Breathe in the Holy Spirit and ask Him to empower you to do all that you need to through Him. A simply excercise with a life changing result. Meditate on how He would have you do what you need to do this morning.
Job 33:4
The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
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2007-10-11 08:20:43
PM Life Coaching Tip - Seeing
by Linda Vidi, MSCCWhere did God make Himself visible to you today? In the mountains, on the ocean, in a child, or in your imagination. Ask Him to help you see Him in all things but especially in your dreams tonight!
Psalms 48
1 Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. 2 It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth. Like the utmost heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King.
2007-10-10 17:16:06
PM Life Coaching Tip - Hope
by Linda Vidi, MSCCGrowth is a process. God is never finished molding us into the image of Christ. Sometimes the journey can get slow and labored and in our flesh, we can lose hope. Don't.... Our God is the God of the impossible. Keep taking those steps of faith and in time your hope will be revealed. Keep believing. Don't give up. Meditate on all the impossible things He has already done in your life and picture what He will do....He gave you that imagination. Use it for His glory!
Romans 8:24-25
.....But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
2007-10-09 17:18:25
AM Life Coaching Tip - Mercy
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDid you know that mercy started with yourself? Are you beating up on yourself, pushing yourself too hard, or always putting yourself down for mistakes? Stop! You are sinning not only against yourself but God. He loves you and wants to transform you not by your will but by His Holy Spirit. Yield to His Holy Spirit today, be good to yourself, and let Him change you through the power of His Love.
Mt 5:7 -
Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully.
2007-10-09 05:50:12
PM Life Coaching Tip - Grace
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo you know there is nothing you can do to earn the Grace of God? Let Him pour His Grace out on you tonight and simply meditate on that gift. His yolk is easy, we tend to make it hard.
2Co 13:14
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2007-10-08 19:45:45
AM Life Coaching Tip - The New
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTaking off the negative and putting on the positive is something we must do through the Holy Spirit. If we sit and wait for someone to magically do it for us, we'll be waiting a long time. None of us is above having to do this work but the freedom and promotion it brings is so worth the effort. Think of anything negative that hinders you being all you were created to be. Take it off. Think of something positive in Christ that you can put on in it's place. Now, put it on!
Colossians 3
8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
2007-10-08 07:14:12
AM Life Coaching Tip - Go...Do
by Linda Vidi, MSCCGo....Do Is there something you have been procrastinating on? Has the Holy Spirit been leading you to Go...Do in an area, situation or circumstance? Go...Do.
Mt 8:9 -
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
2007-10-07 05:54:33
PM Life Coaching Tip - Direction
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre you satisfied with the direction your life is going? Is there an area you would like to change. Ask the Lord to show you and help you make a small change tomorrow. Just one step in a different direction can become a whole new path.
Isaiah 30:21
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
2007-10-06 19:15:37
AM Life Coaching Tip - Journal
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJournal. It is a powerful way to keep record of what the Lord is doing, your progress, your feelings, how you react, how you've grown. Start today and make it a discipline.
Isaiah 30:8
Go now, write it on a tablet for them, inscribe it on a scroll, that for the days to come it may be an everlasting witness.
2007-10-06 07:13:47
PM Life Coaching Tip - Rejoice
by Linda Vidi, MSCCRejoice and again Rejoice. Try it and see what happens. Open your mouth with rejoice flowing and the feelings will follow. You lead them, don't let them lead you!
Philippians 4
4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
2007-10-05 16:37:40
AM Life Coaching Tip -Direction
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAs you go throughout your day today be mindful and prayful of the Holy Spirit's GPS. Get your direction and turns from Him and you will not get lost in the world! Remember the One who made the map knows which way you should go today. Follow His leading...
Romans 13
11 But make sure that you don't get so absorbed and exhausted in taking care of all your day-by-day obligations that you lose track of the time and doze off, oblivious to God. 12 The night is about over, dawn is about to break. Be up and awake to what God is doing!(The Message Translation)
2007-10-05 07:25:40
PM Life Coaching Tip - Strength
by Linda Vidi, MSCCRegardless of what kind of day you've had, fall into the arms of Jesus. Let Him hold you and melt your cares away. Gain strength from resting in His arms and conversing with Him. Tomorrow you will rise with new energy for whatever task He has before you.
Philippians 4:13
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
2007-10-04 18:49:24
AM Life Coaching Tip 10-4-07 - Overcoming
by Linda Vidi, MSCCHow do you overcome a bad attitude? Put on a good one. How do you overcome adverse circumstances? Bring forth God's will into them (decree and declaring His Word) and keep your eyes steadfast on Him. How do you wait expectedly for the unseen while the seen seems overwhelming? You know the God you serve and His promises. He is a good God. These things are a CHOICE. God has given us that choice, that free will. When you choose His way the joy that is beyond understanding will flood everything you do. Try it! What have you got to lose?
1 John 5:3-5
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world --our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
2007-10-04 09:23:32
PM Life Coaching Tip - Secrets
by Linda Vidi, MSCCYou are a beloved servant of God. If no one else told you today, I am telling you, "He loves You!" He has your best interest at heart. He is for you not against you. He wants to build you up not tear you down. Turn to Him tonight. Repent of anything that could separate you from His love and ask Him to reveal His secret things to your heart, in full measure. Let Him, now, entrust His secrets to you!
1 Corinthians 4
1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God.
2007-10-03 14:58:03
AM Life Coaching Tip 10-3-07
by Linda Vidi, MSCCClear the path. Remove a hindrance today. Think of one small thing that does nothing but kill, steal and destroy even a small part of your time. Remove it, honor God with that time, and watch what He does! John 10:10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
2007-10-03 06:06:43
PM Life Coaching Tip - Release
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTomorrow is a new day. Take something you have been holding onto and release it to the Lord. You will be free. Invite the Holy Spirit to invade your dreams tonight and fill you. Phil. 3:13....but one thing I do, letting go those things which are past, and stretching out to the things which are before, 14 I go forward to the mark, even the reward of the high purpose of God in Christ Jesus.
2007-10-02 19:29:26
AM Life Coaching Tip 10-2-07
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJesus is the conduit between Heaven and earth. You are the precious vessel He chooses to use. Meditate on that this morning and remember it throughout the day. See what a difference that thought makes. Mt 6:10 'Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
2007-10-02 05:17:16
PM Life Coaching Tip - One Step
by Linda Vidi, MSCCAre you reaching for your dreams in the midst of where you are? By taking one step, one initiative, one search, one prayer, into the area God has laid on your heart, you will get you on the path. Eph 3:20 "God can do anything, you know - far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us." (Message Translation)
2007-10-01 19:02:56
AM Life Coaching Tip 10-1-07 - Identity
by Linda Vidi, MSCCDo you truly know and stand on your identity in Christ. You may have come from a great family or a lacking one but if you are not getting your identity from who Jesus says you are, then you don't have a complete and perfect picture of yourself. Stand on who He says that you are this morning and get a picture of your true identity. Mt 5:48 -"In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity."
2007-10-01 07:59:11
PM Life Coaching Tip - Change
by Linda Vidi, MSCCChange is a necessary part of our everyday life. If you focus on one, just one thing you'd like to change tomorrow and then build on that...in no time you'll be on a different path. Mt 18:3 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
2007-09-30 16:28:00
AM Coaching Tip - THANKS
by Linda Vidi, MSCCMatthew 12:40 .....for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire. NO MATTER WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS MORNING IF YOU START THANKING GOD FOR THREE THINGS YOU HAVE, AND BELIEVE HIM THAT HIS PLAN FOR YOU IS GOOD, YOUR ATTITUDE WILL TURN AROUND. COME ON FOLKS, IF JONAH CAN SPEND THREE DAYS IN THE BELLY OF A WHALE AND JESUS CAN SPEND THREE DAYS IN THE HEART OF THE EARTH, YOU CAN FIND THREE THINGS TO BE GRATEFUL FOR...DO IT RIGHT NOW! Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
2007-09-30 07:59:38
Knit Love
by Linda Vidi, MSCCJust because you haven't seen it yet, does not mean it's not coming. Trust God's timing and ask Him to knit you together with love, overflowing. Ask Him to help you attain through Him all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Dream God's dreams tonight. Let the other stuff go. Give it to Him. Repent. Refresh. Recharge.
Colossians 2:1-2
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
2007-09-29 17:11:42
Fruit
by Linda Vidi, MSCCToday is the day to bud. You are not producing fruit just for yourself but for the Kingdom. You are also not producing it by yourself but through Him. Keep that close to your mind today. He created you to create fruit! You can through Him! Every person may be a divine encounter. Don't miss what He wants to do in and through you!
John 15:7-8
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
2007-09-29 16:56:11
Inventory
by Linda Vidi, MSCCTake inventory of your day. Don't base it on the world's standards but on God's. Ask Him to visit and fellowship with you as you dream. Fall asleep with praise on your lips and open your mind to Him and His ideas
Ps 34:1
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
2007-09-28 19:33:34
AM 9-28-07 Focus
by Linda Vidi, MSCCPs 118:24
This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Waking up and making a conscious decision to praise God is a choice. Our feelings will follow if we focus on our first responsibility, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might (De 6:5). Circumstances, situations, and feelings may change but our focus should not and our Lord does not. Focus on praise today no matter what is going on this morning!
2007-09-28 03:32:00
Today is the Day to Start
by Linda Vidi, MSCCToday is the day to start. Join up for AM and PM Coaching!
2007-08-25 14:56:41