Saint Or Sinner?

Saint Or Sinner?

Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said.“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin." John 8:10-11

It might surprise you to know we are all sinners. Have you lied? That is a sin. Have your lusted over someone other than a spouse even in a movie? That too is a sin. Have you had hatred in your heart for another human? Bingo! You get the idea. 

Be a witness. Talk to the hurting, the prisoner, those who the world would not have anything to do with. They need the love of God. "We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."(Romans 3:23). Romans 5:6-8 says "For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Christ was not mad at the sinner. He simply said "Go and sin no more." 

There are many temptations in this world. The temptation to lie, cheat, steal, are around us all the time. Keep looking to the cross and to Jesus to keep on the straight and narrow path which leads to salvation and eternal life with Him. 

PRAYER: I know temptations are around me daily Lord but I also know you offer a way out. Help me be consumed by your word and not the world and its' issues and problems. Keep my heart pure and free from sin. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Incoming

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.Ephesians 6:16(NIV)

Soldiers in a battle when the enemy starts to strike will often yell "incoming" meaning they are about to be attacked.  On earth,  those who name the name of Jesus, are in a spiritual war for our very souls. This is a battle of good versus evil. Satan is after pre born babies, children ,teens, college students, marriages and even the United States of America since we are founded on Christian principles and the word of God. Evil has seeped in under the name of tolerance. In not wanting to offend we appease religions that are out to kill believers in Jesus. Absurd isn't it? This is spiritual warfare. 

To be armed and ready for this ongoing battle we can never let our guard down. Just as soldiers don protective vests and helmets and carry their loaded weapon, we on the spiritual battlefield, are armed with the word of God. We have to know the word and arm ourselves with scripture in order to defeat the enemy. Each and every day you will face battles from the enemy, sometimes very deceptive. Be ready to win the battle and thus win the war.

PRAYER: Every day Lord I know Satan is out to trick me and trip me up. I plan to be armed  each day knowing your word. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

DO YOU REJOICE IN EVIL?

The world we live in is filled with both good and evil. Evil is typically in the category of Satan and demons whereas good reflects the presence of God and Jesus.  Things in life are either right or wrong, good or bad. Usually your conscience and the Holy Spirit speaks to the heart to convict one of sinful behavior. 

In continuing to discuss the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13,  verse six points out 'Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.'  When you are living for Jesus you do feel like rejoicing. Satan is on duty too trying to deceive you and put wrong thoughts into your head. Love, true Christian love, delights and rejoices with truth! What is truth? The Bible is the truth. It has been and always will be. It is not amended like the U.S. Constitution but is the same yesterday, today, and forever it tells us in Hebrews 13:8. it is not up to man or a court to decide what is considered good or right. Evil things are approved by governments and that does not make it right. God says what is evil and good.

When the love of Jesus is in your heart you will be delighted by good and truth. Where is your heart today? 

PRAYER: I love you Lord. I love your word. Your word is truth. Help me Lord be able to answer people in a kind fashion when they challenge me about the truth of the word of God. In Jesus' name. Amen, 

CAUTION: WARFARE IN PROGRESS

 You do not have to be sent to the Middle East to be in a war. Our war here is not one of gunfire, bombs, and people being killed but it is a battle for our very souls. It is called "spiritual warfare".

Each and every day you wake up, the enemy, Satan, is there with his puny tricks trying to throw you off the course God had for you. His devices are subtle at times. If they weren't how else would people fall into his trap? 2 Corinthians 11:14(NIV) refers to him as an "angel of light masquerading". In other words he wears a "mask" to fool humans into falling for his schemes.

We do not have to be deceived. Get up each day and pray and read God's word and put on your spiritual armor which is discussed in Ephesians 6:10-18. Take a moment and read it. This describes this "war" going on and how we are to stand up and fight.

PRAYER:There is a battle of right and wrong and good and evil going on and has been since Adam and Eve. I choose to stand up and rebuke Satan and fight him every day with the word of God. According to Isaiah 55:17 "no weapon formed against me shall prosper" and I stand on that promise. In Jesus' name. Amen

TRENDING ON GOD'S NETWORK

For those people who are "into" all the social media sites, every now and then a
message is on the screen "trending now on..." Fill in the blank. I
have a great idea. "Trending now on God's network are freedom, love,
hope, redemption,forgiveness, mercy, joy among other things". Wouldn't that be great to see? Instead of getting a dose of all the Hollywood gossip, which does not matter in the big scheme of things, why not see what's up with the things of the Lord?

You connect to His "network" by prayer, Bible reading, and Bible
study. He is always in style and "trending", although many do not
acknowledge Him except on those infamous "mandatory religious
holidays" of Easter and Christmas. There is a whole lot more to our
savior and King and if you want to find out pick up that Bible and let Him be a trend 365 days a year!

Truths are found in the Bible that will free you from bondage and help you have new life in Him. Satan has his bait and traps out trying to capture each one of us. You may be caught in his web of lies and deceit now and not even recognize that you are. The Bible can help you have the power to defeat the enemy.

Pastor Kerry Shook said on a recent television broadcast that "Satan has a BB gun which can not stand up to God's heavy artillery". That is oh so true! Satan just loves to get believers off course and get them involved in sins and say "well the Bible is not up to date. It has to change with the times." The Bible never changes. Sin is sin whether a law is made to protect it or not. Christians are indeed in a battle especially in these United States. It is essential to know the truth and study the word of God. God's word has power to defeat Satan.

Truth becomes lies and lies become truth. Good becomes evil and evil
becomes good. Don't think it can't happen to you as it can. Isaiah 5:20(NIV) says 'Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.Who put darkness for light and light for darkness. Who out bitter for sweet an sweet for bitter.'

Today it is time to take a stand for Jesus and to saturate your life with Him and pray for those people you may know caught up in believing lies of the enemy. Make Jesus your "trend."

PRAYER: Thank you Father that your word never goes out of style. Mankind can try to change it and distort the word but we know it is true. Lord I lift up those people now being deceived into believing lies. Help them out of the darkness. In Jesus' name. Amen.

DON'T BE A FOOL!

Crazy world we are living in today. What is wrong is being called right and what is right is being called wrong. Speaking up against something in the Bible makes you "hateful". Since when did disagreeing with something imply that we hated a person? The enemy is alive and well on planet Earth my friends, doing some of his best work yet this time trying to distract Christians and have people called evil if they won't tolerate something they know is wrong. Even ministers of the gospel, rabbi's and priests may not publicly have the courage to say what is in God's word is true.

For those unaware this is occurring and think I am crazy, let me tell you, it is happening and many times endorsed by our own government. Very sad day indeed.

In an excerpt from Psalm 14:1(NIV) it says 'the fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Many movements are underway to try to get rid of "religion" or anything that has a cross or Bible verse on it. Philippians 3:18-19(ESV) says 'For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction,their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things." Does that remotely sound like today? It is going to get to a point if a Christian speaks up against evil or something that is wrong in God's eyes they may be arrested for being "hateful and intolerant'.

We know the "end of the story" so it is not necessary to sit around fearful and in a panic. We do need to be studying and equipping ourselves with knowledge of God's word. What if one day it got so bad Bibles were banned? It has happened in other places so why are we any different? Our Constitution is great only when it is obeyed and followed. Do you have enough of God's word stored up in your heart to help you through hard times that may come?

Psalm 119:11(NIV) says 'I have hidden your word in my heart that I may not sin against you.' If you are a parent, even of a newborn, you need to start now getting scripture into their tiny hearts. Every day read a Bible verse. 2 Timothy 3:15(NIV) says 'And how from infancy you have known the Holy scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.' Young moms and dads out there or grandmas and grandpas, let your children hear the word of God daily. Their life with God is more important than nursery rhymes or Sesame Street.

So do you want to be a fool or have great wisdom? I think the answer is evident. Start today and get serious about getting into the word of God.

PRAYER: Lord I thank you this day for all you have given me. Thank you for the privilege of worship and studying God's word. I pray for those who may be residing in countries where Christian radio, television, and expression is cause for arrest or even death. Lord Jesus use me as a light in the dark world around me and keep me from ever being a fool. In Jesus' name. Amen.

ARE YOU PASSIONATE FOR THE THINGS OF CHRIST?

There are many attacks of the things of the Lord these days. These are areas where it clearly states in the Holy Bible they are wrong or an abomination. Yet are we believers upset or do we simply say "God is in control" and go about our daily life? It is my humble opinion that we should be a little upset at Satan for making so many believers complacent about sin takingaz over and changing our wonderful country. "Well this is 2013 and things change" but guess what? God's word never changes. Hebrews 13:8(NIV) says 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, yes, and forever.' In Malachi 3:6 it says 'I am the Lord, I do not change.' Pretty clear wouldn't you say?

We are truly in a battle for our very souls and the soul of what used to be a God fearing nation. Do we, who know what is wrong, just sit on the sidelines? Of course all of us need to be in prayer. And we are not to hate people who are being led to believe Satan's lies. History shows clearly what happens when a nation forgets God. Think of the Roman Empire for instance. How about Sodom and Gomorrah?

Psalm 119:89 tells us 'Forever oh Lord your word is settled in heaven.' Deuteronomy 12:32(NLT) tells us 'so be careful to obey all the commands I give you.Be careful not to add anything to them or subtract anything from them.'

Are churches preaching "feel good sermons" or are they out there on the battle lines equipping their people with the truth found in God's word?

God can heal. God can change. God can deliver. God can set the captive free. What are we captivated by today in 2013? Even in government we are condoning sin and passing laws to protect it. It indeed is a sad time. But there is hope.

First believers need to be in an attitude of love and prayer. Next don't just give Jesus lip service but get excited about following him. In Revelation 3:16(NIV) it says 'And because you are lukewarm, I will spit you out of my mouth.' It is not too late. 2 Chronicles 7:14(NIV) reminds us 'if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.' Think about what that verse really truly means.

Don't be so captivated by the things of this world that you lose your passion for truth and the Lord.

PRAYER: Dear Jesus I thank you today for another day you have given me to be on the battle lines for you. Every where I go I know there are hurting people. Help me be tuned in to ways I can share Jesus' love and truth in the world I live in. In Jesus' name.Amen.

CHRISTIANS...A HATE GROUP...SAY WHAT??

Who would have ever imagined our own government trying to classify those who love Jesus and love their country a threat or a hate group? It is absurd, but this is exactly what is occurring subtly here in these United States of America, and many people who are ill informed think I am crazy for even saying such a thing. We may not be in the very "last days " but we indeed are approaching at a much swifter pace. I have been asked to not write about "politics" but guess what? Politics are mentioned in the Bible not in the Democrat or Republican sense but in things like rulers, kings, laws, taxes, morals. It is all in there! The church-state thing is totally been taken out of context and reported over and over again til people believe a lie and distort the facts. The people are supposed to be free to worship without government intrusion not the other way around.
This is how the enemy works when trying to take out one of the most God fearing nations on Earth. He spreads his lies, deceit, and trickery. He can get people to "buy into" his schemes. That is his speciality. God's speciality is truth,love, and overcoming lies. Satan is referred to as the "father of lies" and indeed he truly is. (Read John 10:10).

In our modern day he can even get church goer's to jump on his bandwagon so to speak. We are definitely in a battle of good and evil and right versus wrong. Spiritual warfare is in full swing.
Even something as simple as getting angry is not something from God. Think about that awhile.

Disagreeing with someone on an "issue" does not equate to the very strong word "hate" but today that is what is happening when we as believers speak our religious convictions and are told we are hateful. On the contrary, we are convicted and believe the word of God and feel love for those souls being led astray by the tricks of the enemy. Satan's mission is total destruction and he does work overtime to accomplish what he sets out to do.

God is more powerful than Satan but sometimes it is easier or more "with it" to believe a lie. Many laugh or mock at the notion of Satan, but let me tell you that he is very real and he is out to take you and I down with whatever method he can. That is why it is so very crucial to know the word of God and do not just expect one hour on Sunday to make you okay because it can not. If you go to school and only listen to lectures but do not do the rest of the work at home you more than likely will fail. You see what I mean?

In Ephesians 6:10-20 it speaks of this battle of good and evil. It says 'Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.'

Be a light in this dark world around you. Matthew 5:11-12(NIV) says 'blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and say all manner of evil against you because of me.Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven. For in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.'

We know the times are tough and we know the enemy is out to tear us to shreds but we also know that God wins in the end.

PRAYER: Father I thank you for loving me and helping me know how to answer people if they should make fun of me on account of you. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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EVIL AND GOOD/RIGHT AND WRONG

Today in our world many are getting mixed up, to include Christians.
We are to be set apart and stand for righteousness and truth. The
Bible is being twisted to justify blatant sins. Take homosexual
marriage for instance. It is wrong. Marriage is a man and a woman.
That is God's design. But a few states have legalized same sex unions.
The traditional family is the backbone of our society. We are to pray
for deliverance for those persons caught up in this lie from the
enemy. We are not to hate and judge.

Isaiah 5:20(NIV) says 'Woe to those who call evil good and good evil,
who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put butters for
sweet and sweet for bitter."

Have you ever heard the saying " If you are not part of the solution,
you are part of the problem"? Simply put if you see or hear of God's
word being trampled on in the public square it is your moral duty to
speak up in love and say something. Another familiar phrase is "Evil
triumphs when good men do nothing." (Sir Edmund Burke). When you see
something wrong do you just say 'oh well this is the 21st century' or
do you speak out against the immoral evils in our world today?

Irreverent, coarse, vulgar humor is readily accepted and sometimes
even by Christians. The recent blockbuster motion picture release
"Lincoln" did not have crude humor in it but it did have the actor
portraying President Lincoln taking the Lord's name in vain numerous
times. Why? Les Miserables is a wonderful musical but why did they
have to add implied sex scenes? Part of the story you say? Some of
today's most popular comedians make it a practice to "push the
envelope" and perhaps see nothing wrong with some of the things they

say. Prayer is needed for our movie and TV industry and many of its'

personnel. (www.mastermediaintl.org). We as Christians do not need to
run around like a monk or self righteous but we need to be lights in
the darkness around us. Satan is a great deceiver who has tricked
many. He hates the freedom we have here in our United States and has
infiltrated the government to try to eradicate it and any mention of
Jesus. He hates Christian nations.

Our nation and it's people are becoming desensitized to evil and
sinful behavior. What is wrong is being called right and what is right
is being called wrong. Today is your day to make a difference. It is a
new year, a new beginning, and new day to start standing up for what
is in God's word and to set yourself apart from evil. Pray for
discernment and opportunities to be a light for Him.

PRAYER: Lord I choose to be a light for you in the world around me.
Give me a holy boldness to speak the truth in love. I ask for
protection from the tricks of the enemy. I pray for your name to be

lifted high in America and in the entire world. In Jesus name, Amen.

 Reading Assignment: 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2

TRANSFORMED OR CONFORMED?

In the book of Romans Chapter 12 verse 2 it says " Do not be conformed anymore to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so then you may be able to test and approve what God's will is. His good, pleasing, and perfect will."  What  does this mean exactly for someone who says they are a Christian?

 First of all we know the world and America is getting less and less Christian friendly. Christians who take a Biblical stand against a sinful act are called 'hateful' when in fact no one said anything about hate. All they do is stand up for what the believe in the Bible. Society is trying to get sinful behaviors accepted. This has been a topic of mine previously but bears repeating. The more and more you accept sin and immorality the less it bothers you what is happening. You get desensitized. The more you stay in the true word of God and study it the more the more will know the standards of right and wrong and good and evil in the Bible.

Satan hates the Bible because it has power to change and transform lives. There is that word 'transform' which means change. If you start taking God's word into your heart by reading it on a daily basis you can not help but be changed. The problem  is many Christians are just Sunday church goers with no active spiritual life beyond the doors of their church on Sunday. How can you know about God if you do not get into his word? How can you  know how to dance unless you are dedicated to dance class? You get the idea. Practice and study are what it takes.

 When the Holy Spirit does truly come into your heart you will desire his word and want to devour it. That at least was my experience back in 1975 when I rededicated my life to Christ. The word has the power to make you into a 'nonconformist' so to speak. Who will be left to speak out against the atrocities of a sin filled life and sin filled nation if we all conform to the standards set by our world?
1 Peter 3:15  says "Instead you must worship Christ  as Lord of your life and if someone asks you about your Christian hope be ready to explain it." Set your standards as godly standards but not in a self righteous way. Be a light in the world to make people around you want what you have.

 How about you? Do you conform too much to the pattern of the world? Each person needs to examine their heart and ask themselves if they appear too much like the world and less like Jesus.

 PRAYER: Father I thank you for the Bible which is the word of truth. Help me Lord not make excuses for why I am too busy to read it each day. Forgive me for the times I have been too absorbed into the culture and pattern of this world. Give me your strength to make a difference for you wherever you place me. In Jesus name.Amen.

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GOD'S BOUNDARIES

The Ten Commandments.They are meant to protect us if only we would follow them. Just like a responsible loving parent sets boundaries for their children to help them grow up safe and learn rules and discipline and not become an uncontrolled citizen in society, God too, has boundaries for the way we act, think and live.  All of them are found in the Bible if only we would open it occasionally. No matter what it is, God has a way to protect you if you follow his commands. He does not give commands to be mean. Likewise, parents do not give rules and boundaries to be mean or controllers but they give them because they love their children and want them to grow up knowing how to act.

The Bible says to love but it also says to stay away from things that wage war with your soul. 1 Peter 2:11 says "Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul." What are those things? Well first sin is anything that separates you from God. When you do anything God is with you. If you are unmarried and in bed with a boyfriend or girlfriend, guess what, God is there. Is He pleased? When you go to a movie filled with sex scenes and curse words, once again God is there too. When you hang out with the wrong crowd and get into trouble, there is God tagging along. A girl who goes into an abortion clinic to end her unborn babies life also has God in there with her. He is everywhere. If you are in a strip club, or gentleman's club as they call them here in the South, God too is along for the ride. Yes he is subjected to the filth you subject your earthly temple to.

If you get in the mindset that Jesus is with you at all times it may make you think twice before you do certain things.  There are consequences to sinful lifestyles too. For instance, homosexuals  and heterosexuals who have sex can end up with diseases, some of which are life threatening. Remember we are to glorify God with our bodies and having sex without being married is for sure not up on God's 'okay to do' list.  Not to mention the emotional toll it will take on you for breaking God's laws. This is just one example.

Take time to sit down and pray and read The Ten Commandments. They are found in Exodus Chapter 20:3-17. Find Exodus in the Old Testament, right after the book of Genesis and read them. These commandments have power so much that evil forces in this world try everything they can to eradicate them. We are in a spiritual battle.

Galatians 5:16 says "live by the spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature."  Love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness and self control are some of the fruits of the spirit. Satan is always warring against you trying to get you off the path God wants you on. You have to resist him and run like crazy from evil. When you do not pray or read God's word you are opening the door for Satan to take you captive with lies and deception.

Psalm 73:23 says "Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand".

PRAYER: Lord it is my desire to walk in the spirit and not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. I seek to do your will and stay on the right path of life. When the enemy tries to get me off the path help me to resist him and run to you, my Saviour and Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.

WE ALL HAVE SINNED

 No one is perfect. If you think you are look out.1 Corinthians 10:12 says "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!"  It says in scripture that "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God". (Romans 3:23). There is not a big giant list of best and worst sins. Sin is sin is sin. Sin is mocked by many comedians and others who think as long as people are good, God is going to let them into heaven whether they repent or not. No one should want anyone to go to hell. It is an awful place. 2 Peter 3:9 says "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 1 Corinthians 6:11 in mentioning a huge list of sins says "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."
Every day when we live life we are bound to have the chance to sin. Things like lying for instance. Yes,even those little white lies are lies, and lying is wrong. Swearing is wrong or even thinking swear words. Being envious of others things is wrong as God does not want us to covet. Looking on a woman or man lustfully is a sin.Scripture says doing this you have already committed adultery with them in your heart. Ouch! (See Matthew 5:28). Hating your brother ,meaning a friend for instance, is as bad as murder according to God's word. (See 1 John 3:15). This is all in the Bible. Being mean to people is not Christlike either. Unforgiveness is a sin.

Many people do not believe the Bible or choose to pick out which parts to ignore and justify as old fashioned or written back in another time for another purpose. Hebrews 13:8 says "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". We are in a spiritual battle of good and evil here on earth.  There is God and there is Satan. We are told in scripture to run from sin and also that there is no sin that is so great we can not resist its temptation. Hebrews 12:1 says "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Satan will lie to you and deceive you and make you almost get mad at God because he, the enemy, wants you to think what you are doing is perfectly okay.Who do you believe? The prince of darkness or God?

 The problem is, sin of many types is fun, and people do not want to quit. Take the Hollywood movies for instance. It is becoming rather common place in films to have 'one night stands' with a girl or guy with no consequences. But there are many consequences! First God designed sex for within the confines of marriage between a man and a  woman. This is not a fairy tale but it is in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." When you are in a situation that tempts you get away from it! Know that God does not tempt you, but it is from the enemy.

You know the saying "if you play with fire you will get burnt?" We can only disobey God so long or deny what we are doing is wrong. It will catch up with you. Numbers 32:23 says to us " But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out." You can run and hide and deny things but you will reap what you sow. God loves you and he wants you to seek to lead a sinless life. But this world will have many temptations to throw out at you. You have to want to do what is right in God's eyes. And how do you do this? By staying in the word and believing what it says.

Matthew 7:13 says "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." God is ready for you to come to Him. He loves you and wants you to follow Him. Psalm 119:9 says "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word."

Part of the Lords' prayer in Matthew 6:13 says "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.' Beware because the enemy does not like it when the truth of God sets you free. Be strong and run from Satan and run back into the arms of God.
That about wraps it up. None of us are perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. God can redeem and restore you. Let Him.

PRAYER: Dear Lord I ask that you reveal to me anything in my life that is not pleasing to you and help me to repent of my sins and follow you. Forgive me when I  have listened to the voice of the enemy or the world instead of your voice. I want to stay on your path from now on so give me the strength to do so.Help me not judge those caught up in sins because there is a finger pointing back at me when I condemn others. Help me to show unconditional love to all people.Help me extend mercy to the sinner and love them as that is what you would do. Give us all the strength to 'go and sin no more'. In Jesus Name. Amen.

NOTE: Once again take the time to listen to the following worship song below by clicking on the link. It is familiar to many who listen to contemporary Christian radio stations. Called Revelation Song. Let it speak to your heart.

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