Such a powerful message...I thought I'd share this video!
VIDEO: "True Love and Affection - Narayanan Krishnan"
After watching the video, a few Bible verses came to mind...
Isaiah 58:10 (NIV)
And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
Matthrew 25:35 (NIV)
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV)
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.
Deuteronomy 15:10 (NIV)
Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.
1 Corinthians 13:3 (NIV)
If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV)
But since you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you - see that you also exel in this grace of giving.
I hope this message was as inspirational to you as it was for me. :-)
Have you heard of the phrase "Hakuna Matata"? Well if you are anything like me ~ knee deep in kid stuff ~ you would have at one point in your existence heard of the catchy little song from the Lion King movie.
About two weekends ago, my 2 year old and I engaged in watching the Lion King movie over and over AND over again!! At her insistence of course ~ WINK WINK! I can't count how many times we watched the movie. I watched it so many times, I found myself singing the songs in the movie even after I had long stopped watching it. One song in particular, "Hakuna Matata", was one of our favorites... OK, my favorite. If you have never seen the movie or heard the song before, here it is...
Watch the scene from this movie clip of The Lion King
Just like the song spells out, Hakuna Matata literally means "No Worries" or loosely "Don't Worry" in the Swahili language. In the movie, the phrase is used as a "problem free philosophy" and is meant to ease all worries.
As my 2 year old and I continued to sing the song over and over again, I thought to myself, "what a GREAT idea"!?! To have a problem free philosophy whenever life's little mishaps get the better of me.Well I don't normally go around saying "Hakuna Matata" when something goes awry in my life or I'm not having the best day. However, I do like the idea of having a certain phrase to say that will help ease worries, stresses and/or anxiety that occasionally pop up from time to time.
So of course, what is the first thing that came to mind when I thought about a problem free 'phrase' I can rely on when needed? Well not so much a phrase, but a NAME!
THE NAME!!
The ONE and ONLY NAME!!!
How about the mighty NAME(s) of GOD!!!! What else but the mighty name(s) of God can ease our worries, stresses, hurts, anxiety, and so forth. (See 'Names of God' below) And there are so many names to choose from, simply because He is MY everything...our EVERYTHING! One of my personal favorites is the name "Jehovah Shalom" meaning The Lord of Peace.
So there you have it! I've found my very own phrase, so-to-speak! WINK
JEHOVAH SHALOM!! (Although it's pretty difficult to narrow it down to just one--I think I will interchangeably use a few depending on the circumstance - WINK WINK).
How about you? Do you need a "problem free philosophy ~ Hakuna Matata" phrase in your life?? Why not try one of God's names to ease your worries!!
You can search the list below to find yours ;-)
God Bless!
T Denise Clary
THE PRIMARY NAMES OF GOD There are three primary names of GOD in the Old Testament; GOD (Elohim), LORD (Jehovah, or Yahweh), and LORD/Master (Adonai). Beyond these, God is called by over 80 other compound names or descriptive titles.
Elohim-GOD(Genesis 1:1)
-The strong creator
Jehovah-LORD (Genesis 2:4)
-The self-existing One
Adonai-LORD/Master (Genesis 15:2)
-The Headship Name
The Compound Names The LORD GOD
"Jehovah El and Jehovah Elohim"
Jehovah El Elohim (Joshua 22:22)
- The LORD GOD of GODS
Jehovah Elohim (Genesis 2:4, 3:9-13, 21)
- The LORD GOD
Jehovah Elohe Abothekem (Joshua 18:3)
- The LORD GOD of Your Fathers
Jehovah El Elyon (Genesis 14:22)
- The LORD, the Most High GOD
Jehovah El Emeth (Psalms 31:5)
- LORD GOD of Truth
Jehovah Elohim Tsebaoth (Psalms 59:5, Isaiah 28:22)
- LORD GOD of Hosts
Jehovah Elohe Yeshuathi (Psalms 88:1)
- LORD GOD of My Salvation
Jehovah Elohe Yisrael (Psalms 41:13)
- The LORD GOD of Israel
The Compound Names GOD
"El, Elohim, and Elohe"
Elohim (Genesis 1:1)
- GOD
Elohim Bashamayim (Joshua 2:11)
- GOD in Heaven
El Bethel (Genesis 35:7)
- GOD of the House of GOD
Elohe Chaseddi (Psalms 59:10)
- The GOD of My Mercy
Elohe Yisrael (Genesis 33:20)
- GOD, the GOD of Israel
El Elyon (Genesis 14:18, Daniel 3:26, Psalms 78:56)
- The Most High GOD
El Emunah (Deuteronomy 7:9)
- The Faithful GOD
El Gibbor (Isaiah 9:6)
- Mighty GOD
El Hakabodh (Psalms 29:3)
- The GOD of Glory
El Hay (Joshua 3:10, Jeremiah 23:36, Daniel 3:26)
- The Living GOD
El Hayyay (Psalms 42:8)
- GOD of My Life
Elohim Kedoshim (Joshua 24:19)
- Holy GOD
El Kanna (Exodus 20:5)
- Jealous GOD
El Kanno (Joshua 24:19)
- Jealous GOD
Elohe Mauzi (Psalms 43:2)
- GOD of My Strength
Elohim Machase Lanu (Psalms 62:8)
- GOD Our Refuge
Eli Maelekhi (Psalms 68:24)
- GOD My King
El Marom (Micah 6:6)
- GOD Most High
El Nekamoth (Psalms 18:47)
- GOD that Avengeth
El Nose (Psalms 99:8)
- GOD that Forgave
Elohenu Olam (Psalms 48:14)
- Our Everlasting GOD
Elohim Ozer Li (Psalms 54:4)
- GOD My Helper
El Rai
- GOD Seest Me
Elsali (Psalms 42:9)
GOD, My Rock
El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1,2, Ezekiel 10:5)
- Almighty GOD
Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets (Psalms 58:11)
- GOD that Judgeth in the Earth
El Simchath Gili (Psalms 43:4)
- GOD My Exceeding Joy
Elohim Tsebaoth (Psalms 80:7, Jeremiah 35:17&38:17)
- GOD of Hosts
Elohe Tishuathi (Psalms 18:46&51:14)
- GOD of My Salvation
Elohe Tsadeki (Psalms 4:1)
- GOD of My Righteousness
Elohe Yakob (Psalms 20:1)
- GOD of Israel
Elohe Yisrael (Psalms 59:5)
- GOD of Isreal
The Compound Names LORD "Jehovah"
Jehovah(Exodus 6:2,3)
- The LORD
Adonai Jehovah (Genesis 15:2)
- Lord GOD
Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets (Joshua 3:11)
- The LORD, the Lord of All the Earth
Jehovah Bore (Isaiah 40:28)
- The LORD Creator
Jehovah Chereb (Deuteronomy 33:29)
- The LORD... the Sword
Jehovah Eli (Psalms 18:2)
- The LORD My GOD
Jehovah Elyon (Genesis 14:18-20)
- The LORD Most High
Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah (Psalms 24:8)
- The LORD Mighty In Battle
Jehovah Maginnenu (Psalms 89:18)
- The LORD Our Defense
Jehovah Goelekh (Isaiah 49:26&60:16)
- The LORD Thy Redeemer
Jehovah Hashopet (Judges 11:27)
- The LORD the Judge
Jehovah Izuz Wegibbor (Psalms 24:8)
- The LORD Strong and Mighty
Jehovah-jireth (Genesis 22:14)
- The LORD Shall Provide
Jehovah Kabodhi (Psalms 3:3)
- The LORD My GOD
Jehovah Kanna Shemo (Exodus 34:14)
- The LORD Whose Name Is Jealous
Jehovah Keren-Yishi (Psalms 18:2)
- The LORD the Horn of My Salvation
Jehovah Machsi (Psalms 91:9)
The LORD My Refuge
Jehovah Magen (Deuteronomy 33:29)
- The LORD the Shield
Jehovah Makkeh (Ezekiel 7:9)
- The LORD that Smiteth
Jehovah Mauzzam (Psalms 37:39)
- The LORD Their Strength
Jehovah Mauzzi (Jeremiah 16:19)
- The LORD My Fortress
Ha-Melech Jehovah (Psalms 98:6)
- The LORD the King
Jehovah Melech Olam (Psalms 10:16)
- The LORD King Forever
Jehovah Mephalti (Psalms 18:2)
- The LORD My Deliverer
Jehovah Mekaddishkem (Exodus 31:13)
- The LORD that Sanctifies You
Jehovah Metsudhathi (Psalms 18:2)
- The LORD My High Tower
Jehovah Moshiekh (Isaiah 49:26&60:16)
- The LORD Your Savior
Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15)
- The LORD My Banner
Jehovah Ori (Psalms 27:1)
- The LORD My Light
Jehovah Uzzi (Psalms 28:7)
- The LORD My Strength
Jehovah Rophe (Exodus 15:26)
- The LORD (our) Healer
Jehovah Roi (Psalms 23:1)
- The LORD My Shepherd
Jehovah Sabaoth (Tsebaoth) (I Samuel 1:3)
- The LORD of Hosts
Jehovah Sali (Psalms 18:2)
- The LORD My Rock
Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24)
- The LORD (our) Peace
Jehovah Shammah (Ezekiel 48:35)
The LORD Is There
Jehovah Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 23:6)
- The LORD Our Righteousness
New Bible verse posted as of October 23rd...Have a great week!
Isaiah 55:10-11 (NIV)
As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Is Amazon now becoming a publishing house and competing with traditional publishers with their latest addition?
This appears to be the case. Apparently Amazon has set up a flagship line run by publishing veteren, Laurence Kirshbaum, to bring out brand-name fiction and non-fiction, according to a New York Times article. Amazon has already signed its first deal AND also paid actress/director Penny Marshall $800,000 to publish her memoir. Another self-pub author's, Laurel Saville, book is scheduled to be published by Amazon next month.
ABOUT ME:
I like to DREAM big and HOPE even bigger!
I am an editor with Polished Paragraphs, former Executive Editor of The Zharmae Publishing Press, licensed attorney, writer, blogger, amateur artist, "wannabe" photographer, wife, and mother to three. I have independently published four (of seven) flash fiction Christian children's eBooks that are currently available on Amazon.com. I have always had a passion for writing short stories and poems, and equally love to read cleverly written, quirky children's books as well as non-fiction, inspirational, MG, YA, and some speculative fiction. I was born and raised in California, but now reside with my family in Richmond, Texas.
