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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 24, 2017 How to succeed at being yourself R omans 8:37 says that “we are more than conquerors and gain an over- whelming victory through Him Who loved us” (AMP). This means that believers in Jesus are empowered by God to have victory over sin and the things in this world that try to keep us from living a godly life. The question is: What’s the key to living in God’s power and actually becoming more than a conqueror? The anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is God’s ability in you to enable you to do something with ease that you could never do in your own effort or without a struggle. Much like a car’s engine that eventually won’t run very well without motor oil, trying to do life without the anointing will make us powerless to do every- thing God created us to do. Every one of us has a calling on our life, a plan designed by God specifi cally for us. But not everyone fulfi lls their God-giv- en purpose and plan. Many times, people get distracted by other pursuits, or they get over- whelmed by a task that feels too big to handle, or they may even get caught up trying to do what someone else is called to do. This is a problem because if we’re not living in God’s will for our lives, we’ll end up being anxious, sad and miserable. Whatever the reason is for getting off track, lack of sensi- tivity to the Holy Spirit is most likely at the root of it. You see, the Holy Spirit is our Helper. He is the One who leads each per- son to the work they are called to do. And He also supplies the anointing, or power, to do it. John 14:26 (AMP) says that the Holy Spirit is “the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Interces- sor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby)” and “He will teach you all things.” And John 16:7 (AMP) says He is sent “to be in close fellowship” with us. So it’s in our best interest to cultivate a personal, intimate relationship with God fi rst and foremost. Because it’s through a personal relationship with Him that He will, by His Holy Spirit, guide each of us accord- ing to His purpose and plan for our lives. And He will anoint, or enable us, to do what He has called each of us to do. Make Yourself Available The secret is taking time to get satisfi ed with God Himself. God’s presence—His love and grace—is what we really need to be fulfi lled and have His power in our lives. And while we take the time to cultivate our relationship with God…simply loving Him and being loved by Him…we become consecrated to Him. To be consecrated means to be set apart, or separated, for a purpose. It is a time when we receive discipline, guidance, wisdom and direction from the Lord. It’s a personal time—be- tween you and God—for you to learn His true character and how to trust His ways and wait on His timing. You will also learn how to make yourself available as He is ready to use you. The Holy Spirit decides when and how to use His vessels. Our part is simple—to be available. It works like this: If I want a drink of water, I go to my cup- board for a clean, empty glass to use. The glass doesn’t ask me what I’m going to put in it; it’s just there, ready and available for me to use when I need it. But what if all the glasses are dirty or fi lled with something I don’t want? Then I won’t be able to use any of them as I planned. So, be like a clean, empty, available drinking glass. Your time “on the shelf,” is simply time to prepare yourself, by building your relationship with God. Then you will be ready for the Holy Spirit to use you how- ever and wherever He chooses. Have Confi dence in God’s Power in You Your part also includes re- alizing and understanding that you are anointed. Everyone is anointed for something… called to do something. 1 John 2:20 (AMP) says, “You have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, spe- cially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit]…” Believe that! Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I am anointed!” It’s very important to remem- ber that we are anointed by the Holy Spirit when we accept Christ as our Savior and become a new creation in Him (see 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21). Don’t let yourself fall into the trap of trying to get something you al- ready have. You are anointed! The way to release and let that anointing fl ow in your life is simple: obedience to the Holy Spirit right now! Cultivate sensitivity to Him and learn to follow His leading every mo- ment of your life. And whatever you’re doing—whether you are working on a detailed report for your boss, preparing a Sunday sermon for church, or making peanut butter and jelly sand- wiches for your kids—remem- ber that you are anointed for this moment. Because the Holy Spirit is in you right now! For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-teaching CD series How to Succeed at Being Your- self. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, En- joying Everyday Life, by call- ing (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org. Ladies, join Joyce Meyer for the 35th Annual Love Life Women’s Conference Septem- ber 21-23 in Saint Louis, MO. For more information, go to www.joycemeyer.org/lovelife. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Min- istries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battlefi eld of the Mind and 20 Ways to Make Every Day Bet- ter (Hachette). She hosts the En- joying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hun- dreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www. joycemeyer.org. Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or web- site are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily refl ect those of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Shirley (Oglesby) Brooks 1922-2017 Shirley (Oglesby) Brooks peacefully passed into the hands of her Lord on April 27, 2017 at the age of 95 years young. She was born on February 18, 1922 in Chicago to John and Lois (MacPhee) Lindeman. She was a third generation Chi- cagoan. Shirley attended Beloit College in Wisconsin for two years and did offi ce work in Chicago until she married Bill Oglesby on Feb. 27, 1943 in Chicago. Th ey had met in high school. Th e Air Force took them to New Mexico where Cherrill was born. Aft er WWII and home again in Chicago, Bev was born. Bill’s education took them to Idaho and then Ashland, OR and then fi nding their home in Cottage Grove. In 1954 their fi rst son, John, was born, followed by Bob in 1956. Now the family was complete! Shirley was a woman of many talents. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cross stitch, oil painting, craft s, bridge, Bible study, reading, gardening, and travel. Th e family enjoyed camping on the Little Deschutes River. As grandchildren and great-grandchildren arrived, she enjoyed spending time with them. She was a member of various organizations including Rotary Ann, Cottage Grove Hospital Auxiliary, Cottage Grove Methodist Church, and Eugene First Church of the Nazarene. She also enjoyed volunteer work whenever needed. Bill passed away in 1997 and in 1998 Shirley married family friend, Bus Brooks. Th ey enjoyed family, traveling, and church events until Bus passed away in 2010. Shirley is survived by daughters Cherrill Witham and Bev (Doyle) Hawks, Eugene, sons John (Cheryl) Oglesby, Springfi eld, Bob Oglesby, Cottage Grove, brother Jack Lindeman, Fairfi eld, CA, 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren with one on the way, several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 27 th at 2 PM at Eu- gene First Church of the Nazarene, 727 W. Broadway, Eugene. In lieu of fl owers, a contribution may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. z å IN MEMORIAM Janine Baker Cook, 57, of Cottage Grove passed away Jan. 3, 2017. She was born June 20, 1959, in San Jose, CA to Tom and Joy (Flautt) Bak- er. Janine graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1977. Janine married Ronald W. Cook on July 7, 1989, in Los Gatos, CA. She was a meat wrapper and worked at the Cottage Grove Safeway from 2001-2004. Janine loved staying in hotels, traveling to the coast, surfi ng, cats, and her little Chihuahua Tinker Bell. She loved her children Gwen- dolyn, Ryan, Jacob, and stepdaughter Kim Pusich. Janine is survived by her husband, Ron Cook of Cottage Grove, her father, Thomas Baker, two sons, Ryan and Jacob, both of Cottage Grove, a daughter, Gwendolyn Florini of Maryland, a stepdaughter, Kymberly Pusich of Pioneer, CA, and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Baker. 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