Reap And Sow

 



Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life” (Galatians 6:7-8, NIV)

Spring is here and many are planting gardens and anticipating fresh fruits and vegetables. You plant green beans you expect green beans and so forth. 

In life you reap what you sow as well. Sow kindness receive kindness. Sow generosity and receive blessings. Sow anger receive an ugly life and crushed spirit. Sow lies and deceit and receive a very hard and fractured life. 

Many are caught up in this world and it’s’ tricks without many times being aware because they are so used to sowing and harboring bitterness they are stuck and remain in a bogged down complaining life with little or no joy. Perhaps some of you know people like this and you must continue to pray that they can be lifted from the unprepared ‘soil’ and their souls can be set free reaping a harvest of peace, goodness, and joy. 

PRAYER: Lord you are beautiful your face is all I seek. Early in the morning I choose to seek you and feed my soul and spirit with good words from scripture that set me free from the destruction Satan attempts to sneak in. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Into Self And Not God

 

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Romans 12:2 King James Version 

I was having a pity party one evening compliments of the devil occupying my thoughts and not God and started listing people who did not like me, had unfriended me, wanted nothing to do with me cause I exasperated them and you get the picture. This was something not good to do and leading to nothing good. 

When you are self centered like this stinking thinking of mine it will not uplift you at all but will only make you angry and make you overthink things and want to write nasty letters to people who have dissed you. That is definitely not a good idea.

Stop and  think about God. Think of the many who hated him, mocked Him, spat upon Him up until the point they hated him so bad they tortured him and crucified him. Whatever you have gone through is nothing like what Christ had endured for us, many of us not even bothering to be kind to others, forgiving, or even darkening the door of a vibrant church on Sundays. It is time brother and sister to kick the devil out of your thoughts, your mind and do not allow him access to your life at all. Pray for those you know who have been ugly to you that the truth will set them free. 

PRAYER: Oh Father I will not allow the enemy to gain access to my thoughts and to do this I know I need a good dose of Holy Medicine called the word of God each day. Help me stop focusing on self and part of this is getting off social media and spending more time with you. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Communion With The Father Daily....Are You Motivated?

Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Psalm 66:20

I realized the other day I was long overdue for a Day Alone With God(DAWG Day) and was pondering where to go where it would be quiet and safe somewhere in my community. Each and every day you should want and desire time alone with God in your home as well. Sometimes though you may wake up and just don't feel like it, It is essential to push through those feelings. 

If you want to 'commune' or talk with God but just don't know what to say or are not feeling much like prayer at the time just say the Lord's Prayer which practically everyone memorizes at some point in life. You can also use the ACTS formula which is Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. let Him hear your heart, your joys, your aches and pains of your heart. 

When praying ask God to deliver you from Satan's clutches and interference in your life because when you get lethargic it is the enemy trying to get you to not pray as he knows the power of prayer. Just say thank you Lord for your protection, for your gifts to me, for freedom, and just continue. Help me to be silent when necessary and let you work. In prayer pastor Creflo Dollar says you can either magnify God or magnify your problem. Which do you choose to do?

PRAYER: Lord I love  you and praise your name. I thank you for all the blessings you have given me that sometimes I do not even say thanks.I know you are working in my life and working things out. I choose to ignore Satan's attacks to try to get me to stop praying. I choose to press on. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Whoops Not Again!

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.1 Peter 2:12

Recently I had to have my car in the auto glass replacement shop not once but twice and smile like I do, I understood God was still in the details. 

What do you do when your schedule gets messed up? During Covid there were not too many schedules but now as life kicks back into gear you may wrestle with certain issues as you readjust to a ‘normal’ life. 

My choice in this matter was to stay cool especially since I have vanity tags with a Bible verse. Next others in the waiting room can witness a calm individual and not one with anger. Thirdly this too shall pass.  Your choice when things go haywire but know God can help you in everything. 

PRAYER: Help me Lord on days when all my best laid plans get tossed due to unforeseen circumstances. I rejoice because all things will work together for good I know that. Use me as a beacon of hope in trying times. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Loving The Unloveable

 

Do you really think God won’t punish you, when you behave exactly like the people you accuse? You surely don’t think much of God’s wonderful goodness or of his patience and willingness to put up with you. Don’t you know that the reason God is good to you is because he wants you to turn to him?But you are stubborn and refuse to turn to God. So you are making things even worse for yourselves on that day when he will show how angry he is and will judge the world with fairness. Romans 2:3-5 CEV, Bible Gateway I don’t know about you, but I get mighty uncomfortable to be in the presence of a brother or sister in Christ when they speak of hating someone or wishing evil on them.Granted some people make it easy to dislike them but keep in mind God loves them, bad attitude, evil hearts, warts and all. How God do I love a person trying to turn our country into a communist country? How do I love someone who talks about me behind my back? How do I love the person in the car that just cut me off? How do I love a person who flips up his middle finger at me as he passes pro life prayer walk? How do I love those who disagree with me? How do I love a person who blocked me or unfriended me on social media?  Scripture tells us numerous times to love our enemies and pray for others and to be kind. The enemy tries desperately to ‘stir the pot’ but I know Lord you are the Almighty maker of all things and you want me to show kindness to those I encounter daily. The perfect peace of the Lord can keep you still and steady if you allow Him to.  PRAYER: I am grateful for your love and your kindness to me even when I have acted less than Christian. I choose to love  regardless of what is going on around me. Give me your strength. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Bumpy Road Ahead...But God

 

He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15

Fear has gripped many believers since early November. Things were coasting along pretty smoothly then the election fiasco and cancel culture stepped in to upset the apple cart of truth and the enemy reared his ugly head dividing families and friends as he has been doing for over four years. 

This is a battle for sure. When people are convinced a narrative is true since the social media and news media cancelled ‘the real truth’ then all you can do is know God is in this and trust Him for the outcome. The outcome includes repairing breeches in friendship that occurred over ‘politics’. 

No relationship is worth ruining over things you heard over social media or the news and convincing yourself you are right. Spiritual warfare is rampant and believers have to stand firm buckling that belt of truth around them and press on to engage Satan and his demon forces. Don’t allow what comes from the mouths of mere men or your hatred of a political figure to cause division with those you love. Allow the Holy Spirit to work and allow God to do the repairing of hearts and minds. Your job is to simply love, be still, pray, turn off the news, keep off social media and if you rant do it only for kingdom purposes. 


PRAYER: Oh Father my heart aches over the division caused by the enemy that is destroying friendships and tearing apart families. Father ,I lift up those I know to  have pure hearts and  not confused minds. I pray the real truth to be revealed and your will be done. Keep me calm in my communications and help me live to love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Just Chill And Be Still Ok?

 

You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Genesis 50:20

Americans are pretty much creatures who seem to feel compelled to move, achieve, keep going, stay busy. Does anyone know how to not schedule their entire calendar and create down times?

During this awful mandatory shut in time known as Covid 19 social calendars got upset. At first it was a blessing in disguise to have to do life in a totally new way then it got old real fast. Westerners just can’t take not staying busy but stillness is good so if nothing else you had to be still and chill whether you wanted to or not.

My prayer is that you have learned from this very strange time in our history. There was heartbreak, political unrest, high emotions, family separation, confusion, fear but the one thing this is leading to is an awakening and revival. Are you able to fully trust God has his hand on ALL of this waiting in anticipation for what awaits us in 2021?

PRAYER: Oh lord my heart is overwhelmed by your goodness. Use me in these confusing times to be your beacon of hope and not fear and an encourager instead of a nay sayer. In Jesus’ name. Amen.