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Sunday, February 23, 2014

S180: QUIET

What does it mean to be QUIET?

What does the World say?

- Lash out!
- Accuse!
- Ridicule!
- Gossip

What does Jesus say?

"Some people will vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back."
Proverbs 29:11

THOUGHT 180:

"It is the Glory of God to hide a mistake!"
Proverbs 25:2

Friends, The Lord always wants us to take the high road.

When I get caught up in the daily "Rat Race" I get anxious and want things done RIGHT NOW!

What happens when someone wrongs us?

Some people want Revenge. Some people escape to Drugs. Some people escape to sleeping !

All of these situations have the same underlying cause, and the end result is SEPARATION from the people we love.

What is the Underlying Cause to all of these escapes?

When Adam heard Christ walking in the Garden the Bible tells us that Adam was Afraid and hid from God. Fear turned to Anxiety and Anxiety turn into blaming God and others for his mistake.

"it is this woman you gave me that caused all of this!"

Friends, the Bible tells us over and over that we were born imperfect.

"All have sinned (DNA. Genetic Character Defects) and have come up short to the Glory of God!"

A couple chapters later Paul tells us that there was sin or DNA Genetic Defects in him known as the flesh that was causing him to feel Wretched with no Hope!

He said, it is not me that does these things but sin or DNA Genetic Defects within me that does it! Wow! Paul said that?

I can actually separate me from the sin within me? Yes.

Paul even tells us that our battle isn't in the Flesh but is in the Spiritual realm. The Flesh is the Mechanism Of Action that Satan uses as a Slave Driver to pull us away from the Lord.

The Word of God says, "there is therefore no condemnation to those in Christ!" Romans 8:1

So the real you is the Spirit within you. Your Spirit communicates with God's Spirit to overcome all of the desires of your DNA Genetic Character Defects!

John Hopkins Department of Medicine has numerous studies that show Anxiety comes from a lack of serotonin and dopamine imbalances in our brain.

The more balanced our brain is the more relaxed we are when situations arise.

This is just one of the DNA Genetic Character Defects that some of us were born with. This Chemical imbalance is no different than having poor vision.

Does God hold us accountable for having poor vision? No way! In fact Jesus was asked why a certain person was born blind? They asked Jesus who's fault it was that God would punish this young person with blindness. Jesus said it was no ones fault!

Jesus said this person was blind so everyone would see Him turn a problem into an opportunity and heal the young person!

It is what it is:
- Accept it
- Take responsibility
- Just Go Now!

Jesus died and rose again to show us that we can overcome all of our Character Defects.

"The life in the flesh is in the blood!" Lev 17:11

So Jesus came in the Flesh to give us a New Life in the Spirit!

This is why Paul could make such a bold statement! This makes it possible to separate the real me which is my new birth in the Spirit with no DNA Genetic Character Defects from the Flesh which has all the above!

"So "Chill Out and be Quiet and know that I am God!"
Psalm 46:10

The Lord has it all covered my Friends!

SO JUST GO!

RP
S180: QUIET

What does it mean to be QUIET?

What does the World say?

- Lash out!
- Accuse!
- Ridicule!
- Gossip

What does Jesus say?

"Some people will vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back."
Proverbs 29:11

THOUGHT 180:

"It is the Glory of God to hide a mistake!"
Proverbs 25:2

Friends, The Lord always wants us to take the high road.

When I get caught up in the daily "Rat Race" I get anxious and want things done RIGHT NOW!

What happens when someone wrongs us?

Some people want Revenge. Some people escape to Drugs. Some people escape to sleeping !

All of these situations have the same underlying cause, and the end result is SEPARATION from the people we love.

What is the Underlying Cause to all of these escapes?

When Adam heard Christ walking in the Garden the Bible tells us that Adam was Afraid!

If Adam was Perfect how could he be Anxious!

Could it be the same thing that caused Adam lash out at God and say, "it is the woman you gave me that caused this!"

Then Eve got Anxious and said, "it is the serpent that made me do it!"

Did Anxiety start all this in the first place?

The Word of God says, "Chill Out and know that I am God!"

Matthew 5 shows us,
"The Attitude To Be!"

180 Quote:

"Choose the hard right instead of the easy wrong!"

JUST GO!

RP

Friday, February 14, 2014

Hi everyone! Here is something I recently posted: Q180:

ANXIETY 180

What is ANXIETY?

- Panic Attracts

- Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population).

- A Chemical Imbalance that is brought on by:

- Not knowing the Future!

- Speculation about the Future with: What if this and that Happen?

- Mind Games resulting in our minds becoming a Hamster Wheel Spinning out of
control!

- Chemical imbalances of serotonin are a problem and so are neurotransmitters that literally alter our thoughts and emotions.

- ANXIETY and FEAR are a BIG DEAL in the Bible!

Why does The Lord devote over 75% of Scripture to ANXIETY?

- When man chose to take and eat from forbidden tree something happened Immediately to Adam and Eve.

As you watch the scene roll out Adam Experiences Anxiety for the first time.

Was the Anxiety already deep in their DNA or did the act of disobedience cause a Chemical Reaction of their Sarotonin levels that would never come fully be healed?


How does the false god of this World deal with ANXIETY?

- He takes Advantage of the person with Anxiety!

- He tells us to Sleep to Escape the Cravings and the Slave Driver!

- Excuses and more
Excuses to side step the issues!

- Join the Rebellion of The Next Generation with Hate, Bitterness and Strife!



How does our Flesh use as ANXIETY?

- Pills
- Opioids etc

How does Jesus deal with ANXIETY?

"Don't be ANXIOUS but in every SITUATION:

PRAY

PETITION

BE THANKFUL

TELL HIM ISSUES

GIVE HIM YOUR REQUESTS!

Think on these things:

NOBLE
PRAISE
GOOD REPORT
TRUE

Phil 4:6-8

JUST DON'T GO THERE 180

WHAT IFS, PROBABLY, MAYBE, SORT OF etc....

DEFINITIVE 180

Be either Yes or No minded! Be Clear! Be Direct but Calm!

Is everything you think about 100% True or is it filled with Speculation and Rumors?

"THE WHAT IFS"

Nehemiah never bought into the "WHAT IFS" when Rebuilding the City walls of Jerusalem!

2 leaders of the opposition kept making up Rumors about Nehemiah.

Did Nehemiah get ANXIOUS and try to defend himself or did he STAY the Course and FINISH STRONG?

180 WORSHIP:

Press this Worship Link:
Healing Rain
http://youtu.be/Bo1bjTOFbZA

180 THOUGHT:

Friend, recognize and accept ANXIETY! Having ANXIETY and the Issues associated with it is a Chemical Imbalance affecting 40 Million people in the USA.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

180 REDEEMER:

I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth."
Job 19:25

"My Goal in Life is to know Him and the Power of His Resurrection! Phil 3:10

UNTIL NOW 180!
(partial version)

UNTIL NOW I was fighting a lost cause!

UNTIL NOW the Influencer /Slave Driver had used my Genetic Disorder against me! Now it is my greatest Strength!

UNTIL NOW I was bitter to those that ridiculed me now I Realize they didn't Understand!

UNTIL NOW I was a Powerless Victim with no Control over my Destiny!

UNTIL NOW I was Afraid of Discovery....Now Discovery is my BEST FRIEND!

UNTIL NOW I Avoided a Game Plan now I Live to Execute the Game Plan!

UNTIL NOW life was a Fear and a Struggle now it is a Journey and an Adventure!

UNTIL NOW life was a Avoided now it is Embrased!

180 NEW BIRTH:

A New DNA Stem Cell Therapy from Above!

A New Platelet Rich Centrifuged Plasma! PRP Therapy

A New Creation!

A New Owner!

A New Management!

A New Beginning!

180 U-TURN:

- Accept/Learn
- Take Responsibility
- Move Forward
- Take Action Now

Eternity is Now!

JUST GO 180!

RP
http://huddle360.blogspot.com



Thursday, February 13, 2014

SOLUTION 180: FEAR

What is FEAR?

What does the World say?

- The World says No Fear! However they are really saying God doesn't exist I'm going to what I want!

- I make up my own rules!

What does Jesus say?

- Wisdom (Jesus) spoke to Solomon and Solomon told us that the "Fear or Respect for The Lord is the beginning of Wisdom!"

Wisdom (Jesus) spoke to Solomon and Solomon told us that the "Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe."
(Proverbs 29:25, NIV)

THOUGHT 180:

To Avoid the FEAR TRAP all you have to do is Focus on your Respect for God and His Law!

VERSE 180:

"Blessed and Joyful is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth (hang out) in the path of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (gossipy and talking behind people's backs)."Psalm 1

OPPOSITE APPROACH 180:

"Cursed and Miserable is the man that walketh in the counsel of the ungodly, and standeth (hang out) in the path of sinners, and sits in the seat of the scornful (gossipy and talking behind people's backs). "

PROGRESSION 180

Here is the progression of choices Good or Bad. It all starts with the people we hang out with and:

- Walk with
- Stand with
- Sit with

DON'T GET TRAPPED!

"But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalm 1:1-3

WORSHIP 180:
Whom shall I fear?
http://youtu.be/qOkImV2cJDg

Friends, Avoid being Trapped by Fearing:

- The People Trap
- Peer Trap
- Social Trap
- "What if Trap!"
- "I shoulda woulda
coulda Trap!"
- "You Deserved it
Trap!"

FOCUS 180:

Focus on The Lord!
Isaiah tells us to FIX our eyes on Him and we will get PERFECT PEACE!

When we Fear man our mind tells us why we can't do something! However when we Fear and Respect The Lord our mind tells us why
WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! Phil 4:13

JUST GO! DON'T OVER ANALYZE IT!

RP

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

SOLUTION 180: FEAR

What is FEAR?

What does the World say?

- The World says No Fear! However they are really saying God doesn't exist I'm going to what I want!

- I make up my own rules!

What does Jesus say?

- Wisdom (Jesus) spoke to Solomon and Solomon told us that the "Fear or Respect for The Lord is the beginning of Wisdom!"

Wisdom (Jesus) spoke to Solomon and Solomon told us that the "Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe."
(Proverbs 29:25, NIV)

THOUGHT 180:

To Avoid the FEAR TRAP all you have to do is Focus on your Respect for God and His Law!

VERSE 180:

"Blessed and Joyful is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth (hang out) in the path of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (gossipy and talking behind people's backs)."Psalm 1

OPPOSITE APPROACH 180:

"Cursed and Miserable is the man that walketh in the counsel of the ungodly, and standeth (hang out) in the path of sinners, and sits in the seat of the scornful (gossipy and talking behind people's backs). "

PROGRESSION 180

Here is the progression of choices Good or Bad. It all starts with the people we hang out with and:

- Walk with
- Stand with
- Sit with

DON'T GET TRAPPED!

"But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalm 1:1-3

WORSHIP 180:
Whom shall I fear?
http://youtu.be/qOkImV2cJDg

Friends, Avoid being Trapped by Fearing:

- The People Trap
- Peer Trap
- Social Trap
- "What if Trap!"
- "I shoulda woulda
coulda Trap!"
- "You Deserved it
Trap!"

FOCUS 180:

Focus on The Lord!
Isaiah tells us to FIX our eyes on Him and we will get PERFECT PEACE!

When we Fear man our mind tells us why we can't do something! However when we Fear and Respect The Lord our mind tells us why
WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! Phil 4:13

JUST GO! DON'T OVER ANALYZE IT!

RP

Monday, February 10, 2014

180 SEPARATE

What does SEPARATE mean?

What does the World say?

- Break Contracts
- Segregation
- God 's love is
conditional not
guanteed!

What does Jesus say?

- Romans 8:38-39

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

WORSHIP 180

http://youtu.be/d62B5MeAL3I

What do you Say?


THOUGHT 180:

Jesus will always be with you no matter what! He went to far and committed way too much to leave you stranded!

JUST GO!

COMPETE TO BE THE BEST IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!

RP

Friday, February 7, 2014

S180: SUCCESS

What does SUCCESS look like?

What does the World say?

- Money
- Fame
- Popular
- Finish #1
- Run Over People

"What is it you want?" Jesus asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." Matthew 20:21

What does Jesus say?

"Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,"
Matt 20:25-26

ENTITLED 180:

Friends, we live in a World of Me First mentality. All of us (me included) have been trying so hard just to get ahead at any cost.

Sometimes we even think we are owed something and that it is the World's Privilege to have us.

We are in the ENTITLED GENERATION!

However, deep down we also know it is all a game and we have become Great Actors covering all of hurt, guilt and pain. Depression sets in and within a Millisecond we are stricken with Anxiety.

We know where we Need to be but we also know there is know way we will ever get there.

The gap between where I need to be verses where I really am is where all the Anxiety lives.

WORSHIP 180: Let it Rain!

http://youtu.be/ZPYUeKeG-so

So what's the Answer ? What or Who can save us from ourselves? Romans 7

When We begin to take the focus off of Us and shift it to The Lord and Others First then life will Suddenly become very clear.

Before I wore glasses I had no idea I couldn't see. When I put my glasses on for the first time I was Surprised!

Everything was so clear for the first time!

You see (no pun intended) I didn't know life could be so Incredible until I fixed my Eye Problem with glasses.

SOLUTION 180:

Serve Others First and you will have anything and everything you desire!

How do I know this?

Because, when life is about others first your "I PROBLEM" will go away!

SUDDENLY everything Appears Crystol Clear and the Anxiety Gap begins to close!

Is this a Successful Game Plan?

"Others say so...
Jesus says so... "


Do You Deserve To Be Happy?
JUST GO!

RP

It's Not Over Till Kate Smith Sings......"God Bless America"

Friends, 


Here is a GREAT Reminder of who We were and can be again! Future President Ronald Reagan is in this video as an Actor during WWII. 

Be sure to Listen to the first part. This part gets left out most of the time.

AMERICA BLESS GOD! 

RP


This was sent My Dad who is a Veteran of the United States Navy


A Little Patriotic History

Click here: YouTube #%21

Frank Sinatra considered Kate Smith the best singer of her time,

and said that when he and a million other guys first heard her sing

"God Bless America" on the radio,

they all pretended  to have dust in their eyes as they wiped away a tear or two.

 

Here are the facts...

 

The link at the bottom will take you to a video showing the very first public singing

of "GOD BLESS AMERICA ". 

 

Before you watch it, the story behind the song:

 

The time was 1940. America was in a terrible economic depression.

Hitler was taking over Europe and Americans were afraid we'd have to go to war.

 

It was a time of hardship and worry for Americans.

This was just before TV, radio shows were HUGE, and families

sat around their radios in the evenings, listening to their favorite entertainers,

and no  entertainer was bigger than Kate Smith.

 

Kate was also large; plus size, as we now say, and the popular phrase still used today is in deference to her,

"It ain't over till the fat lady sings ".

Kate Smith might not have made it big in the age of TV, 

but with her voice coming over the radio, she was the biggest star of her  time.

 

Kate was also patriotic.

It hurt her to see Americans so depressed and afraid of what the next day would bring.

She had hope for America, and faith in her fellow Americans.

She wanted to do something to cheer them up, so she went to song-writer, Irving Berlin 

(who also wrote "White Christmas")

and asked him to write a song that would make Americans feel good about their country. 

When she described what she was looking for, he had just the song for her.

 

He went to his files and found a song that he had written,

but never published, 22 years before back in 1917.

 

He gave it to her and she worked on it with her studio orchestra.

She and Irving Berlin were not sure how the song would be received,

but both agreed they would not take  profits.

Any profits would go to the Boy Scouts of America.

Over the years, the Boy Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties from this song.

 

This video starts out with Kate Smith coming into the radio studio

with the orchestra and an audience.

She introduces the new song for the very first time, and starts singing.

After the first couple verses, with her voice in the background still singing,

scenes are shown from the 1940 movie,

"You're  In The Army Now." 

 

At the 4:20 mark of the video you see a young actor in the movie,

sitting in an office, reading a paper; it's Ronald Reagan .

 

To this day, God Bless America stirs our patriotic feelings and pride in our country. 

Back in 1940, when Kate Smith went looking for a song

to raise the spirits of her fellow Americans,

 

I doubt she realized how successful the results would be for Americans

during those years of hardship and worry..... 

and for many generations to follow. 

 

Now that you know the story,

I hope you'll enjoy it and treasure it even more.

 

Many people don't know there's a lead in to the song

since it usually starts with "God Bless  America .....

"So here's the entire song as originally sung." 

Click here: YouTube #%21


Rick Ponder

619-884-2892

www.linkedin.com/pub/rick-ponder/31/173/854/

Monday, February 3, 2014


Q180: IMITATE

"....imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."
(Hebrews 6:12, NIV)

What is IMITATE?

What does the World say?

- Greed
- Control
- Money
- Abuse
- Me First!

"For EVERYTHING IN the World--the lust of the:

FLESH - BODY
EYES - MIND
PRIDE - SPIRIT

Comes not from the Father but from the World - Lucifer - Satan!"
1 John 2:16

What does Jesus say about IMITATING?

"Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Mathew 11:29

180 WORSHIP:

Press this Worship Link:

Whom Shall I Fear?

http://youtu.be/fiBn6mPjvG0

180 THOUGHT:

Friends, Jesus points out very important contrast for us to respond to.

A Yoke is a harness that drives and steers the Ox when plowing the field. The Yoke of the World is the Expectation to "keep up with the Hollywood / Madison Ave. crowd.

Jesus says, IMITATE Me and Learn of My ways. I created you in My Image now learn how to Relax and Coast through the day by letting My Yoke steer you.

- Gentle
- Humble
- Kind

180 U-TURN
- Acceptance
- Take Responsibility
- Move Forward
- Take Action Now

ETERNITY JUST STARTED!

JUST GO 180!

RP
http://huddle360.blogspot.com


Saturday, February 1, 2014


Q180: HIS WORD

"He sent His Word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."
Psalm 107:20

What is HIS WORD?

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."
Psalm 119:105

- Heals
- Washes Away the
Past
- Delivers from our
destruction!
- Lamp for feet
- Light for path
- Word that never fails

What does everyone else say?

- WHO CARES WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SAYS! JUST GO!

What does Jesus Say?

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will never pass away." Luke 21:33

180 THOUGHT:
When did you Realize the Awesome Power HIS WORD had in your life?

When you walk with Jesus everyday and anticipate that something great is about to happen..... It does!

I anticipate something great and experience something Incredible everyday!

WORSHIP 180 :

http://youtu.be/HPBmFwBSGb0

KEY POINT 180:

(The above is True only when it is about Others First)

Does great mean no issues? No. But it is the anticipation of great things that allow you to see God even in times of Trouble.

Psalm 119 says He delivers us from ourselves.

PERSPECTIVE 180:

Show me any other god that would do that?

There isn't one! All the other gods are based on merits and rewards which pin people against each other.

Jesus is about Grace, Forgiveness and Mercy!

Why would we want to look for any other Word but HIS WORD?

MORNING 180

- Focus on HIS WORD

- Accept The Situation

- Take Responsibility

- Take Action Now!

- Anticipate His Word in everything you do.

HIS WORD

JUST GO! WIN TODAY

Rick


Great one Rick loved it mom