THE CURE FOR I-DISEASE

I-DISEASE

I-Disease results when you selfishly and constantly (even unintentionally) say and use "I".  So if you prayer and other conversation is.... I want, I must have, I need, 

Yup - YOU GOT IT!

Question:  If you suffer with I-Disease what can you do about it?  

Answer = Use us, our, we, they, them...

The Lord wants us to think of others not just ourselves.  

The design of the Lord's prayer shows Jesus intended to allow us to let go to I and give way to us, we and our.  Read Matthew 6: 9-13

TODAY'S TOPIC:  USING THE CURE

Our vision must expand beyond ourselves.  As you reflect on the Lord's prayer let's do an exercise.  Using the prayer points below let's pray a prayer extending beyond ourselves.  You can do one or two or all.  (I have done the first one as an example - you can be more specific and detailed)

• Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
• Our Father who art in heaven thank you for your will to prosper us (list some people, ministry, coworkers, etc...) and heal us.  I pray that Your will to make us the head and not the tail be extended to our families, friends and others whom we associate with.  Let us live in peace and oneness as you and Jesus are one..... in Jesus Name we pray, Amen and Amen

• Give us this day our daily bread

• Forgive us our debts 

• Lead us not into temptation

• Deliver us from all evil

Today, let's follow the command of scripture to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Remember, as you focus on establishing the principles of curing the I-Disease, know that Jesus was and is the greatest teacher.  Follow His example and design for prayer.  Our Father and give us our daily bread.  Others were always on His mind and in His prayer.  

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel