Doing What You Feel Is Right

And at that time, each of the Israelites returned from there to his own tribe and clan, each to his own inheritance. In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 24:24-25

Can you imagine the chaos if no one listened to the Holy Spirit or the voice of truth or bothered to read the Bible. Mankind would be in a terrible upheaval not knowing right from wrong good from evil. 

Man and woman were created by God, two sexes, male and female, to worship and serve the Creator, God. If you are not an atheist or agnostic then you know and believe the account of the fall of male and female in the Garden of Eden. It is not a fairy tale or a myth. 

Man and woman got too big for their britches so to speak and decided they would create their own set of standards and rules and God would not find out. The enemy has put blinders on many people making them feel they don’t need God or they don’t need to believe truth. My friend Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father but through Him.(John 14:6).

PRAYER: Father I thank you for having access to the Bible. Help me never let a day go by without reading it. Use me Lord to be a light for you as well. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Are You Losing Your Peace?

 

My heart is not proud, Lord,my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother;like a weaned child I am content.Psalm 131:1-2 NIV Bible Gateway

Have you involved yourself in a matter where you didn’t need to stick your nose in it in the first place and either you just totally lost peace or a little voice told you to stop it?

If you do you will lose peace you will find it is better to trust God and share your concerns and your heart with Him. Talk to Him about how you are feeling and what is on your mind and heart.

The next thing to do is to take note of areas you are struggling with trust and talk to God. Ask for His help and guidance.

PRAYER: Father I know when I lean in to you and keep my mind focused on you my days go much better. In Jesus’ name. Amen

Culture Versus Living For Christ

 

The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.1 John 2:17

Friend I don’t know where you are spiritually but things trending, popular, a must see, a must do are simply things of the modern culture. You have to decide who you will live for whether it be God or the Prince of darkness who is a deceiver, liar, fraud and called the Prince of this world. (See Ephesians 2:2).

There is a movement now called deconstructing from being a Christian and follower of Christ. Sounds real new agey and right out of the enemy’s play book to divide and disrupt families and friends. The enemy is all about division, deception and comes like an angel of light it says in 2 Corinthians 11:14.

My friend pray hard because Satan comes to kill, steal, destroy it says in John 10:10. Don’t be fooled. God can not be mocked it says in Galatians 6:7. Pray for yourself too not to be tricked.

PRAYER: Father I thank you for the word of God which is truth. No matter how mankind tries to destroy the truth it won’t go away. I pray for anyone caught in this web of deceit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Jealous-Get Help From God.

 “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬

One definition for jealous in Merriam Webster dictionary is disposed to suspect rivalry or unfaithfulness. Definitely not a fruit of the spirit and an emotion stirred up by the enemy to try to make you dissatisfied and unhappy.

Do you have or have you had envy or resentment when someone gets picked over you for a position, honor, or award? It is necessary to combat feelings of jealousy with joy and gratitude.

If and when you find the jealous monster rearing its ugly head stop and give thanks that will shut the demons of darkness up for sure.

PRAYER: I need you all the time Lord. When I start to feel left out or overlooked help me stop and be still and give thanks. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Are You Prepared To Stand For Jesus?

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20

Our world is changing. Laws have been made to make some sin legal. Many people are confused and if not a believer, it can be very perplexing. Love and kindness is the key.

Someday you may have to stand up and say you love Jesus and will live for Him no matter what. It might be very frightening.  

Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Problem is when the culture has normalized sin it is the believers who get ostracized. You may have people close to you who have been sucked into Satan’s lies but continue to live for Christ, don’t argue, and above all pray. 

PRAYER: Lord when our world has started to say certain evil things are okay and tries to rewrite laws to ensure it is accepted we as believers need to not cave and stand for truth found in God’s word. Help me stand strong. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Unhelpful Thoughts

 

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5

This theme seemed to be on my radar one morning so maybe someone else can relate as well push forward to not let our emotions rule us. 

Stinking thinking is what author and Bible teacher Joyce Meyer calls unhelpful thoughts. It is extremely necessary to practice thinking on a higher level that being God. Don’t dig a pit with wrong thoughts. Purpose in your heart you will think on things above. 

Take inventory of your time. What is more important to you social media or God’s word? I wrestle with that myself cause it is easy to start getting drug down in a depressive state if all you do is to create havoc in your mind with wrong thinking. 

PRAYER: Lord I ask for you to give me strength to focus on what’s good and not negative. I pray for those in my life who need you but don’t think they do. Guard peoples hearts and minds so they are not taken captive by the devil. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Have You Given The Devil A Foothold?

 

And do not give the devil a foothold.Ephesians 4:27

What exactly is a foothold? On a rock climb it could be finding a place to put your foot so you can further boost yourself upwards to your goal. 

You may not think you have allowed Satan to climb all over you but if you know deep down what you are doing is wrong and displeases God yet continue to slap God in the face by ignoring that still small voice then you better search your heart. The good news is you can be set free and redeemed if you cry out to Him. Even if you have denied Christ and gone with the wrong crowd you can still run back to Jesus. 

I am not here to judge you but to ask you to search your heart. Why are you angry? What do you need to be forgiven for or who do you need to forgive? Who do you want to serve, God or the devil? 

PRAYER: Father tug on the hearts of anyone who needs to run back to you. Open blind eyes and let them hear the Truth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.