Monday, August 6, 2018
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Released
Jesus opened the prison doors and let you out, but a lot of times we just don't feel the love as a result of that, so we contain ourselves where we are the strongest, and that is usually back where we are the most vulnerable.
Questionable behavior sprouts out of what we plant. If we are given grape seeds and throw them away in favor of planting thistles, then this is a replica of our life. The grape seeds are anything to do with the Word of God and the thistles are anything to do with the world.
Matthew 7:16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?
Thistles may have beautiful flowers but you have to approach them carefully, whereas grape vines are very approachable and the fruit is very nourishing. When we lock ourselves back up in our selfish thinking then we are telling Jesus that what He did for us just doesn't matter. So we lose out out on a magnificent gift.
Questionable behavior sprouts out of what we plant. If we are given grape seeds and throw them away in favor of planting thistles, then this is a replica of our life. The grape seeds are anything to do with the Word of God and the thistles are anything to do with the world.
Matthew 7:16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?
Thistles may have beautiful flowers but you have to approach them carefully, whereas grape vines are very approachable and the fruit is very nourishing. When we lock ourselves back up in our selfish thinking then we are telling Jesus that what He did for us just doesn't matter. So we lose out out on a magnificent gift.
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Sunday, June 24, 2018
Graceless
What
is the purpose of us being on this planet? Why are we supposed to live a law
biding life and always follow the rules? Why can't we just do what makes
us feel good and forget about everyone else? Lets look at life in a Petri
Dish for a moment. Mold and bacteria grow in there because there is
something to feed on, and there's enough sweetener or Agar in the dish to allow
the micro organisms to flourish. When the sweetener is gone the organisms
die.
Our spiritual life can be just like that too! We can take on these sweeteners that seem to make us a better person and spiritual person, but in the long run they are spiritual anchors.
Matthew 5:19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the
least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called
least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these
commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven
That's not the kind of people God wants in Heaven, one's that only feed on
sweetener. God wants people that can flourish on the word of God without
the sweeteners, the one's with bravery to withstand the world's taunts for
choosing what is right later instead of cheap immediate sweeteners.
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Sunday, June 17, 2018
Fear
When you don't know whats' coming next, when you see a facade that looks soo threatening standing in front of you, when others you love and admire are in trouble of some sort, those are some of the times when we experience the greatest amount fear.
So when we hear statements like "Fear the Lord", what goes through your head? When I was 10 or 12 years old I always thought to myself, "Why do I need to fear Him". He is a loving God! So I was confused. But over the years I've come to realize that if people are living a questionable lifestyle then that fear is a very present factor in their lives and something I've experienced personally.
Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
So what I've learned is that that "Fear" we are talking about for me personally, is that I fear not doing His will, so I fear the outcome of my wayward thinking and I fear how that will affect my relationship with God.
So when we hear statements like "Fear the Lord", what goes through your head? When I was 10 or 12 years old I always thought to myself, "Why do I need to fear Him". He is a loving God! So I was confused. But over the years I've come to realize that if people are living a questionable lifestyle then that fear is a very present factor in their lives and something I've experienced personally.
Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
So what I've learned is that that "Fear" we are talking about for me personally, is that I fear not doing His will, so I fear the outcome of my wayward thinking and I fear how that will affect my relationship with God.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Grace
When you are void of grace, the world appears to be your own personal canvas, a place where you can change and manipulate anything and anyone without recompense. Others emotions are simply an action of their own doing and not related to anything that you're doing. People appear 2 dimensional and if you wreck one then "its okay because they are not real anyway". You basically have no feelings for others except what they can do for you only.
It's when we suddenly become aware of this, how we have been treating others and then our conscience is activated that we experience grace for the first time.
Romans 6:14 For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
Grace grants us peace in the midst of turmoil, gives us patience when we see ourself reflected in others, and opens our eyes when the real truth finally breaks through the dichotomy we have been surviving in.
It's when we suddenly become aware of this, how we have been treating others and then our conscience is activated that we experience grace for the first time.
Romans 6:14 For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
Grace grants us peace in the midst of turmoil, gives us patience when we see ourself reflected in others, and opens our eyes when the real truth finally breaks through the dichotomy we have been surviving in.
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Sunday, June 3, 2018
Variables
Looking at a very deep spiritual life with Christ is a daunting endeavor and filled with variables. You need to strip away anything that doesn't magnify the message that He gives you. You need to remove all aspects of the world in order to increase the depth of the relationship that He so desires. You need to understand that when He calls you that there can be no hesitation in your step, no pondering whether it is worth the risk. When you speak, you must be in full adherence to the doctrine and teachings in the Bible.
Titus 2:1 You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.
Avoiding that commission, teaching anything that is false, and trying to steer clear of a single truth is only a path that leads you away from that relationship with Christ.
The hardest thing in the world is to say yes to a truth, something that will drag you through pain and hardship, but the reward is so much greater when you surrender to that truth, all the while walking away from those things that will trap you in the past.
Titus 2:1 You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.
Avoiding that commission, teaching anything that is false, and trying to steer clear of a single truth is only a path that leads you away from that relationship with Christ.
The hardest thing in the world is to say yes to a truth, something that will drag you through pain and hardship, but the reward is so much greater when you surrender to that truth, all the while walking away from those things that will trap you in the past.
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Sunday, May 27, 2018
Living in the Spirit
It's a hard thing to try and see if your own walk with the Lord is the way it should be. It's hard to look at yourself when you're always looking away from yourself. This requires some serious reflection time, a time when nothing else matters except your relationship with God.
God requires that time too, so that He can download what He needs you to hear, the places He needs you to go, and the next task He has for you. We may be completely unaware of that download and will only realize that it happened when we are in that unusual place and something miraculous happens. Something that we could have never orchestrated on our own.
1 Corinthians 2:13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.
This is when we are speechless, when we see miraculous events taking place around us but have no control over it or input to make it happen. That's called living in the spirit.
God requires that time too, so that He can download what He needs you to hear, the places He needs you to go, and the next task He has for you. We may be completely unaware of that download and will only realize that it happened when we are in that unusual place and something miraculous happens. Something that we could have never orchestrated on our own.
1 Corinthians 2:13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.
This is when we are speechless, when we see miraculous events taking place around us but have no control over it or input to make it happen. That's called living in the spirit.
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Sunday, May 20, 2018
Transparency
What is the fear about being transparent with people? I've heard that it is a flaw of character when you reveal your weaknesses to people, I've heard that it is a private matter and shouldn't be revealed, and I've heard that it means that you can be taken advantage of.
Transparency reveals the truth about you, it shows that you can be trusted because. . . yes . . .you too have mistakes in your life. We all have mountains of mistakes that we can spend the rest of our life covering up and losing ourself in those onion-skin wrappings, to other people it stinks and we spend money, effort, and self worth spraying it with pretend deodorants to try to make it smell pretty.
John 3:21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Just knowing that you don't have to carry all of those facades around with you for every situation, releases you to be a much happier relaxed person.
Transparency reveals the truth about you, it shows that you can be trusted because. . . yes . . .you too have mistakes in your life. We all have mountains of mistakes that we can spend the rest of our life covering up and losing ourself in those onion-skin wrappings, to other people it stinks and we spend money, effort, and self worth spraying it with pretend deodorants to try to make it smell pretty.
John 3:21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Just knowing that you don't have to carry all of those facades around with you for every situation, releases you to be a much happier relaxed person.
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Sunday, May 13, 2018
Relief
Relief from our personal destructive behaviours only comes after we hit a wall and simply can't do this any longer. The reasons behind the wall is God giving us the opportunity to stop and look at ourself and see just what we look like to others. It's not a mean thing, it's just a glimpse of what we need to do next.
Galatians 5:17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
This is the reason we run into trouble when we are doing things and keeping God at a distance. When we live like hell and want to do that, then God steps out of the way so we can enjoy ourself . . . .but . . . do we really enjoy the outcome? If so, then why do we need relief to begin with?
Galatians 5:17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
This is the reason we run into trouble when we are doing things and keeping God at a distance. When we live like hell and want to do that, then God steps out of the way so we can enjoy ourself . . . .but . . . do we really enjoy the outcome? If so, then why do we need relief to begin with?
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Truth
Truth they say is completely of your own making, it's something you devise to suit your own purposes. In reality, that is the world's view as the real truth that is hidden in the Bible has far reaching effects into our life and our interactions with others.
However, there are a lot of perspectives on whether the Bible is true and accurate, or is it just a book written by old men with nothing else to do and trying to manipulate us? Some think the Old Testament and New Testament have no correlation with each other.
Psalm 80:17 Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself.
The Old Testament carries with it all of the descriptions for the New Testament, just as the whole Bible carries with it the description that our life could take should we make the effort to follow it, or just continue on our merry way and hope that the Bible is not true.
But . . . . what if it is true, right down to the last letter? Where will we be then if we continue on our merry way?
However, there are a lot of perspectives on whether the Bible is true and accurate, or is it just a book written by old men with nothing else to do and trying to manipulate us? Some think the Old Testament and New Testament have no correlation with each other.
Psalm 80:17 Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself.
The Old Testament carries with it all of the descriptions for the New Testament, just as the whole Bible carries with it the description that our life could take should we make the effort to follow it, or just continue on our merry way and hope that the Bible is not true.
But . . . . what if it is true, right down to the last letter? Where will we be then if we continue on our merry way?
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Sunday, April 29, 2018
Obsession
It's something you think you can't live with! You will do everything in your power to obtain it, keep it, hide it, or steal it. It's an obsession with some thing, person, or place. It can drive you to extremes in your thinking, doing things you would never do in your right mind. But that's the problem....you're not in your right mind.
Having a right mind keeps you from obsessing over things, so if your mind is locked in a cycle of personal destructive habits, then you are at the mercy of your own crazy thoughts. You will do what you think you have to, but you will only receive the results of your own twisted maneuvers. What a shame.
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
What kind of praise would you receive from God after doing that? When we are standing in front of God....who are we going to blame?
Having a right mind keeps you from obsessing over things, so if your mind is locked in a cycle of personal destructive habits, then you are at the mercy of your own crazy thoughts. You will do what you think you have to, but you will only receive the results of your own twisted maneuvers. What a shame.
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
What kind of praise would you receive from God after doing that? When we are standing in front of God....who are we going to blame?
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Sunday, April 22, 2018
Trickery
Have you ever been forced into a tricky situation where you have no options but to do the evil plots presented to you? It's either do it or face the consequences and the consequences are dire. What would you do? Would you give in under the pressure, would you try and negotiate a way out? Would you run or fight back?
Those are not easy answers to some tough questions especially if you are trapped in a place where you will lose everything. We can all say that we would stand up for ourself if it has never happened to us, but would we really?
These are the trials in life that can lead to compulsive and addictive behaviours. These are the sticky situations that can just be enough to allow us to break down and fall into a bad habit. Keeping your faith is the only thing you can do when nothing else seems like its going to work out.
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
This is the other alternative to falling into a substance abuse problem.
Those are not easy answers to some tough questions especially if you are trapped in a place where you will lose everything. We can all say that we would stand up for ourself if it has never happened to us, but would we really?
These are the trials in life that can lead to compulsive and addictive behaviours. These are the sticky situations that can just be enough to allow us to break down and fall into a bad habit. Keeping your faith is the only thing you can do when nothing else seems like its going to work out.
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
This is the other alternative to falling into a substance abuse problem.
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Sunday, April 15, 2018
Accuracy
Accuracy is one of the things that is so easily forgotten about or missed all together in the heat of a confrontation and we sometimes blurt out misconceptions or even lies when we are put on the spot. We some times encounter the well of resentment rising up in us when we feel the least bit slighted or challenged in the image of our self. We can even get agitated and very aggressive when talking about religion!
If you feel that you are bested or corrected when ever you try to share the word of God and feel like giving up, then the only thing you can do is just keep doing it. God loves our determination and cares much less about our mistakes.
Phil 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Last time I looked in the Bible, I didn't read anything about Jesus condemning people for saying the wrong thing, but I have read about him encouraging everyone to just do it. Besides if you're talking about Jesus then you're not really focusing on your problems.
If you feel that you are bested or corrected when ever you try to share the word of God and feel like giving up, then the only thing you can do is just keep doing it. God loves our determination and cares much less about our mistakes.
Phil 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Last time I looked in the Bible, I didn't read anything about Jesus condemning people for saying the wrong thing, but I have read about him encouraging everyone to just do it. Besides if you're talking about Jesus then you're not really focusing on your problems.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Responsibility
What is our responsibility as individuals in our neighborhood and greater community? Why are we faced with so many challenges in life? Why does life appear to be so difficult and unpredictable?
No easy answers to some serious questions. But here's a thought, why not focus on other things rather than the negative things that seem to consume our thinking and energy? In all actuality that's what we are supposed to do.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
Why waste your time thinking and worrying about garbage most of which you can't do anything about anyway? Focusing on junk like that can very easily drag you into compulsive and addictive behaviours. So lets think about things that will help change one of those negatives and gradually others will join in with you...as long as you don't quit in the meantime.
No easy answers to some serious questions. But here's a thought, why not focus on other things rather than the negative things that seem to consume our thinking and energy? In all actuality that's what we are supposed to do.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.
Why waste your time thinking and worrying about garbage most of which you can't do anything about anyway? Focusing on junk like that can very easily drag you into compulsive and addictive behaviours. So lets think about things that will help change one of those negatives and gradually others will join in with you...as long as you don't quit in the meantime.
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Sunday, April 1, 2018
Fearless
Do you know the difference between being fearless & smart v/s fearless & stupid?
The 2nd one shows a person who is fearless by their own might, where they are determined to do things their own way, force their way through, create their own world. That's fine you can do that, but the longevity factor is a bigger hindrance to all that you do.
Fearless & smart is having a plan, bringing it to God to ask if it falls into the way God wants you to live your life. You can still be determined about it and continue to pray to God for his blessing over it. When you believe that it fits into God's word, and believe in your heart that it is so, then God will grant you the desires of your heart.
God isn't a mean God, he's not looking for ways to destroy your creativity. He wants you to excel, just bring it to Him first so He can bless it!
1 Corinthians 12:31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. [ Love Is Indispensable ] And yet I will show you the most excellent way.
The 2nd one shows a person who is fearless by their own might, where they are determined to do things their own way, force their way through, create their own world. That's fine you can do that, but the longevity factor is a bigger hindrance to all that you do.
Fearless & smart is having a plan, bringing it to God to ask if it falls into the way God wants you to live your life. You can still be determined about it and continue to pray to God for his blessing over it. When you believe that it fits into God's word, and believe in your heart that it is so, then God will grant you the desires of your heart.
God isn't a mean God, he's not looking for ways to destroy your creativity. He wants you to excel, just bring it to Him first so He can bless it!
1 Corinthians 12:31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. [ Love Is Indispensable ] And yet I will show you the most excellent way.
Happy Easter Jesus Has Risen
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Sunday, March 25, 2018
Memories
Every memorable event in our life is capable of building a beautiful picture book that we can feel good about as we peruse through our past, as long as the events were worthy of a pleasant memory. But not all memories are pleasant, some are injurious enough to leave scars on your soul, some are so damaging to you that you wind up repeating those injuries on others.
Mark 7:6 "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me".
When you allow bad memories from the past to control your actions today, then Mark 7:6 applies to you. Twisting the word of God can keep you frozen in a compulsive or addictive pattern that is very hard to break.
Not reading and studying the Bible is an open ticket to absolutely anything you want, except God's saving Grace.
Mark 7:6 "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me".
When you allow bad memories from the past to control your actions today, then Mark 7:6 applies to you. Twisting the word of God can keep you frozen in a compulsive or addictive pattern that is very hard to break.
Not reading and studying the Bible is an open ticket to absolutely anything you want, except God's saving Grace.
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Sunday, March 18, 2018
Consistent
It's nice to know that when you are experiencing hard times and you turn around to see someone who has your back, someone you never knew was there but was brushing aside deceitful work raged against you and stamping out flaming arrows aimed at your back. Someone who consistently has your better interests in focus and can see your future and knows the full plan for your life.
Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
When you are living a pure and clean life and show your commitment to God and then put your complete trust in that premise, it releases you to do your best work. Just knowing that expands your thinking capacity because now you don't have to worry about anything except what your good at.
It's true: your creativity, freedom of thought, and your love of God all expand with the more He gives you.
It's true: your creativity, freedom of thought, and your love of God all expand with the more He gives you.
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Sunday, March 11, 2018
Calling
Most people these days are furthest from spiritual teaching and for the most part lack any real direction in their life. Oh they know their career choices and retirement needs or their next meal, but spiritually they are dead. They buy a wooden thing or hang a picture on the wall of an ideology and claim that is their belief system, but truly lack any depth or meaning.
Mary was absolutely taken by Jesus' teachings and couldn't get enough, whereas Martha was so overwhelmed with protocol that she couldn't stand taking the time to hear Jesus until the deeds were done. Isn't that like us with our spiritual life most of the time, only talking to God when we are hurt or want something or when we have time?
Mary realized the urgency in getting that teaching while she could and craved something better in life, while Martha was burdened with obligation and political correctness.
Let me ask this question; if Jesus came to your house only once, would you spend your time trying to please Him through service to Him, or please Him with your undivided adoration towards Him? It's a difficult mix to find the balance between service and adoration.
Basically, are you the prize or is He?
Luke 10:42 "but few things are needed - or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her.”
But 2 verses earlier Martha says, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
Mary was absolutely taken by Jesus' teachings and couldn't get enough, whereas Martha was so overwhelmed with protocol that she couldn't stand taking the time to hear Jesus until the deeds were done. Isn't that like us with our spiritual life most of the time, only talking to God when we are hurt or want something or when we have time?
Mary realized the urgency in getting that teaching while she could and craved something better in life, while Martha was burdened with obligation and political correctness.
Let me ask this question; if Jesus came to your house only once, would you spend your time trying to please Him through service to Him, or please Him with your undivided adoration towards Him? It's a difficult mix to find the balance between service and adoration.
Basically, are you the prize or is He?
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Sunday, March 4, 2018
Young Adult
When I was young; I knew everything, my ideas were all original in my mind, my actions were necessary, and I was the most just person I knew back then. Nobody could tell me I was making a mistake because I wasn't. . . . at the time!! It's funny how the older you get and the more kicks you take in life, the more you realize that wisdom is just a collection of hurt feelings, black eyes, cuts and bruises.
Ecclesiastes 11:9, "You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment."
Every questionable action, frivolous thought and comment, are all necessary in order to be judged for our actions. So why would we purposefully do that, when we know full well that we will be in trouble later for it? Because we don't have enough emotional damage in order to think clearly about things. Our carnal desires have NO consequences . . . right now, but they will and its going to hurt!!
Best to clear the air right now by confessing your sins so the damage will be less later. It's time to think ahead.
Ecclesiastes 11:9, "You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment."
Every questionable action, frivolous thought and comment, are all necessary in order to be judged for our actions. So why would we purposefully do that, when we know full well that we will be in trouble later for it? Because we don't have enough emotional damage in order to think clearly about things. Our carnal desires have NO consequences . . . right now, but they will and its going to hurt!!
Best to clear the air right now by confessing your sins so the damage will be less later. It's time to think ahead.
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Monday, February 26, 2018
Hidden
It's very easy to hide objects, the truth, or even our self when we need to. We can do it out of greed, envy, hatred, pride, or even fear. When, where, how, and what, are less important as who. But the most important reason is why! Why defines who you are as a person, which labels you as the type of friend you are, if you are a confidant or bully, trustworthy or a schemer, liar or depressed person, excessively happy, or uncontrollably selfish. One day everything will be revealed.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
The truth is, hiding is only a band-aid approach to a false sense of security. One that will fade away as quickly as does any "fix" associated with an addiction. Yes hiding is an addiction, but being alone is not hiding unless you are trying to avoid something: being caught with legalities, victimized, exposed, hurt emotionally, or taken advantage of is the short list of why people use the tactic of hiding themselves and things.
One thing for sure: whatever you hide right now will be exposed when Jesus comes back, so confessing your sins now is the only answer!! JUST DO IT.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
The truth is, hiding is only a band-aid approach to a false sense of security. One that will fade away as quickly as does any "fix" associated with an addiction. Yes hiding is an addiction, but being alone is not hiding unless you are trying to avoid something: being caught with legalities, victimized, exposed, hurt emotionally, or taken advantage of is the short list of why people use the tactic of hiding themselves and things.
One thing for sure: whatever you hide right now will be exposed when Jesus comes back, so confessing your sins now is the only answer!! JUST DO IT.
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Sunday, February 18, 2018
Plateau
Whenever something doesn't go our way we can assume it is defeat, but in reality it is just a change in our direction. Our plans morph over time as we live our life and most times we don't even notice the change. Or maybe we do and think everything will be fine. Then the bottom falls out of our world and we are devastated. At least that's our view....
But it's just a plateau! God sees the whole picture of our life and knows when it's time for us to move on. To grow in our thinking, expand our small world, meet new people, & experience greater things. If we can't stand change, then it can be tough to take, and if we don't know God then it can be hell.
Psalm 71:14 "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more."
But it's just a plateau! God sees the whole picture of our life and knows when it's time for us to move on. To grow in our thinking, expand our small world, meet new people, & experience greater things. If we can't stand change, then it can be tough to take, and if we don't know God then it can be hell.
Psalm 71:14 "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more."
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Petri Dish
What is the purpose of us being on this planet? Why are we supposed to live a law biding life and always follow the rules? Why can't we just do what makes us feel good and forget about everyone else? Lets look at life in a Petri Dish for a moment. Mold and bacteria grow in there because there is something to feed on, and there's enough sweetener or Agar in the dish to allow the micro organisms to flourish. When the sweetener is gone the organisms die.
That's not the kind of people God wants in Heaven, one's that only feed on sweetener. God wants people that can flourish on the word of God without the sweeteners, the one's with bravery to withstand the world's taunts for choosing what is right later instead of cheap immediate sweeteners.
Matthew 5:19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
You can blindly fall for the fake worldly sweeteners RIGHT NOW and get nothing later, or you can wait for the best Heavenly sweeteners you could ever imagine when you finally meet God IN HEAVEN.
That's not the kind of people God wants in Heaven, one's that only feed on sweetener. God wants people that can flourish on the word of God without the sweeteners, the one's with bravery to withstand the world's taunts for choosing what is right later instead of cheap immediate sweeteners.
Matthew 5:19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
You can blindly fall for the fake worldly sweeteners RIGHT NOW and get nothing later, or you can wait for the best Heavenly sweeteners you could ever imagine when you finally meet God IN HEAVEN.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Instruction
Following instructions should be a way in life as long as the directives are in the best interests of everyone concerned. However when those requests lack substance or virtue then problems arise. People fall victim to teachings and doctrines that do not have their best interests at heart, but more over only acknowledge their shortcomings and actually promote them as a completely acceptable way of life. We are then told, "as long as it doesn't hurt anyone then its okay". The Bible warns us that we are treading on thin ice when we fall for that.
Proverbs 13:13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
The things the Bible tells us about life are focused around the truth and are all based on whether its legal, moral, and ethical. If you notice, the world's interpretation always leaves out moral and ethical, because without out those 2 directives then absolutely anything is legal to do.
If all we do is just accept what somebody tells is okay to do then we are blinding our self to the truth. Because that's really all the Bible does; is tell the truth.
Proverbs 13:13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
The things the Bible tells us about life are focused around the truth and are all based on whether its legal, moral, and ethical. If you notice, the world's interpretation always leaves out moral and ethical, because without out those 2 directives then absolutely anything is legal to do.
If all we do is just accept what somebody tells is okay to do then we are blinding our self to the truth. Because that's really all the Bible does; is tell the truth.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Preaching
It's hard to listen to someone who appears to be preaching directly at you or down to you and making you feel guilty. It's easier to criticize them and avoid them than it is to actually listen to them. To be fair there are people who beat you with the teachings in the Bible or any other religion for that matter, but if you are even slightly offended at the mention of what's right and wrong then maybe it's not the teacher!! Maybe it's your conscience talking to you? Maybe you don't realize you're breaking the law. That's why we get speeding tickets.
Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law.
Well ... maybe you don't want to change and listen to rules, or maybe you're just not used to listening to rules and you're always making your own way in life? People break Biblical laws and still go to Heaven but your reward is much smaller when you get there. The fundamental difference is this:
Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law.
Well ... maybe you don't want to change and listen to rules, or maybe you're just not used to listening to rules and you're always making your own way in life? People break Biblical laws and still go to Heaven but your reward is much smaller when you get there. The fundamental difference is this:
- you can live like hell on Earth right now and maybe you'll get to Heaven v/s
- following the rules now and see how BIG your reward is when you DO get to Heaven!
The Bible also says that you're simply giving in to temptation and you are receiving your reward right now and none later!
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Recompense
Life can be tough some times, heartaches, rogue emotions in us and others, even acts of harm against us, for no reason. People scoff at that like I did, but the reality is that when you avoid someone because their lifestyle no longer fits in with your new life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, they can become very offended. You still respect them but they cannot handle it with you living a clean life and them still struggling and being overwhelmed with their sin life. If only they would realize that complete surrender to Jesus is the only way.
Proverbs 12:21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
No matter what they say about you or do to you, you always have the relationship with Jesus, as long as you don't slide back into that old lifestyle. Sharing Jesus' teachings with them works, but if their guilt is greater than their will to come clean then the carnage in their life becomes greater and unfortunately they can take that out on you.
Their anguish is probably heightened when we continue to display the peace and joy awarded us through Jesus Christ, a perk when you have a personal relationship with Him.
Proverbs 12:21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
No matter what they say about you or do to you, you always have the relationship with Jesus, as long as you don't slide back into that old lifestyle. Sharing Jesus' teachings with them works, but if their guilt is greater than their will to come clean then the carnage in their life becomes greater and unfortunately they can take that out on you.
Their anguish is probably heightened when we continue to display the peace and joy awarded us through Jesus Christ, a perk when you have a personal relationship with Him.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Protection
We all have grievances and misunderstandings, hurt feelings and heartaches. That is the way of this world! The more important question is; what is it we are doing to create those abnormalities and how do we go about correcting that unjust thinking in us and others?
First off, it is impossible to live in a society and not offend someone at sometime!
Secondly, we can't control what others think about us so all we can do is approach them with the spirit of love and respect. If they'll let us, we can present our concerns and hopefully alter the way they think about us by giving them a vulnerable piece of us. It doesn't have to be a juicy tidbit rather just sharing their effects on us. If that person has deeper emotional concerns and uses that information against you, then the problem remains, but you are free from condemnation because you tried to correct it! God likes that!
Prov 2:11 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
Praying to God first is a way to let God work in other peoples hearts so that when you approach them they have already been thinking about it and the response is usually more receptive or they will avoid you completely due to overwhelming guilt. Either way, if you spend time praying for others and trying to mend bridges, you have won God's heart. God protects those who love Him.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
First off, it is impossible to live in a society and not offend someone at sometime!
Secondly, we can't control what others think about us so all we can do is approach them with the spirit of love and respect. If they'll let us, we can present our concerns and hopefully alter the way they think about us by giving them a vulnerable piece of us. It doesn't have to be a juicy tidbit rather just sharing their effects on us. If that person has deeper emotional concerns and uses that information against you, then the problem remains, but you are free from condemnation because you tried to correct it! God likes that!
Prov 2:11 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.
Praying to God first is a way to let God work in other peoples hearts so that when you approach them they have already been thinking about it and the response is usually more receptive or they will avoid you completely due to overwhelming guilt. Either way, if you spend time praying for others and trying to mend bridges, you have won God's heart. God protects those who love Him.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Projection
We all have a past that can haunt us if we let it, but there's another side to this where we can become so over confident because we think we know it all because of what we went through to the point of projecting our biased opinions on others. This can happen with a traumatic event, our job, raising a family, or anything we become very proficient at.
Projection is the belief that because of what we experienced, then we are the ruling authority. This may be true but we can unknowingly project all those beliefs on others, even when it doesn't fit the situation surrounding that person.
Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
This is how False Profits start, but the bigger concern is that we are still sinning by judging others through our own hurts. All this means is that we haven't let go of our past and haven't accepted the forgiveness that God has granted us.
Projection is the belief that because of what we experienced, then we are the ruling authority. This may be true but we can unknowingly project all those beliefs on others, even when it doesn't fit the situation surrounding that person.
Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
This is how False Profits start, but the bigger concern is that we are still sinning by judging others through our own hurts. All this means is that we haven't let go of our past and haven't accepted the forgiveness that God has granted us.
Why not start some new good clean habits today?
Do you have a question about your life, or a story to share? Email us at helpingmeheal@live.ca.
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