Here are the words of our living God leading us to understand and recognize spirits. Have we ever come across spirits we could feel in our bones were good or not so good? And at times, haven't we all encountered the spirit that leads us in so much light, straight to the darkness? God is the same today, yesterday and FOREVER. His word and His will, ever faithful and never changing.
He alone gives us His truth and shares with us His understanding in defining spirits. He tells us EXACTLY what a spirit of righteousness will be and everything we need to know to walk in His path ourselves.
Let us never stray from His truth and His mercy and let us humble ourselves in wisdom to heed His warnings in regards to spirits.
1 John
4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Be well my friends. Let us walk in the spirit of truth and BE His goodness on this earth. Xoxo
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Follow the Leader
This is an important message. These words from the LORD are meant for you and I in this very moment, to know what a true believer of our God is. In these days we are pulled left and right, we are being led by churches with no foundation and living in a world that bows to man. This scripture given to us through Timothy, reminds us what truly matters in these days and always. Where our hearts lay, shall also our souls be for eternity.
1 Timothy
4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 4:3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 4:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 4:6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 4:9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 4:11 These things command and teach. 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 4:13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Every moment matters. Every thought, every word and every action matter. These times of sin and frailty of spirit are upon us and God is calling us, His children, to rebuke the ways and the words of this place and grow closer to Him.
He is asking us to embrace His will, be fruitful and enjoy the gifts He puts into us. He gives us in this scripture His blessing, to partake of things like marriage and meat and so much more, when we receive it in prayer and thanksgiving of Him. Our Father loves us completely, knowing our souls so much more than we know ourselves.
Of all the goodness shared in this scripture the focus is abundantly clear…
We MUST be the example! It all counts, people are watching, people are listening and we are called to lead our brothers and sisters in righteousness. He could not say it more clearly; read His word, follow in His ways and you shall not only save yourself, but MOST importantly, you will be leading another to salvation.
We must know that God wants every single soul that will come to Him and He created us so perfectly to help Him achieve that desire.
So, I leave you with this…
Imagine each person you encounter every day. They are in need of God. They are worthy of His goodness, His love and His forgiveness. But, it is at times, hard to feel open to a stranger. Now, imagine that they are your mother, your child, your best friend. Imagine you have loved them with all of your heart since the day they came into your life. See, this is how God sees us, all the same, every bit of us loved and with precious souls. We are not strangers, but family. We belong to Him, together as one and we shall yearn for the day we meet those who came to Him through OUR righteousness to hear "thank you and its so good to see you again".
Be well in Him xoxo
1 Timothy
4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 4:3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 4:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 4:6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 4:9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 4:11 These things command and teach. 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 4:13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Every moment matters. Every thought, every word and every action matter. These times of sin and frailty of spirit are upon us and God is calling us, His children, to rebuke the ways and the words of this place and grow closer to Him.
He is asking us to embrace His will, be fruitful and enjoy the gifts He puts into us. He gives us in this scripture His blessing, to partake of things like marriage and meat and so much more, when we receive it in prayer and thanksgiving of Him. Our Father loves us completely, knowing our souls so much more than we know ourselves.
Of all the goodness shared in this scripture the focus is abundantly clear…
We MUST be the example! It all counts, people are watching, people are listening and we are called to lead our brothers and sisters in righteousness. He could not say it more clearly; read His word, follow in His ways and you shall not only save yourself, but MOST importantly, you will be leading another to salvation.
We must know that God wants every single soul that will come to Him and He created us so perfectly to help Him achieve that desire.
So, I leave you with this…
Imagine each person you encounter every day. They are in need of God. They are worthy of His goodness, His love and His forgiveness. But, it is at times, hard to feel open to a stranger. Now, imagine that they are your mother, your child, your best friend. Imagine you have loved them with all of your heart since the day they came into your life. See, this is how God sees us, all the same, every bit of us loved and with precious souls. We are not strangers, but family. We belong to Him, together as one and we shall yearn for the day we meet those who came to Him through OUR righteousness to hear "thank you and its so good to see you again".
Be well in Him xoxo
Thursday, September 1, 2016
No Meds Needed!
1 Corinthians 15:44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
Just as we are born in flesh and raised in spirit, we are capable of sickness and healing in both spirit and flesh.
There are times in our lives we feel our bodies failing us. We are weak, tired and unable to see an end in sight. My friends, if we know this happens within our bodies than it can and does happen within our spirits.
If we are ill physically we rest, we pray for healing and we trust that we will be better. Spiritual illness is much the same. We need a place to rest, to trust and to hope we will be better.
When our spirits are weak we are separated from God. We are lost and in need of comfort and at times, seek refuge in flesh, in man. Imagine trying to heal physically from drinking, partying, staying up all night...Not going to work right? The same is found in the spirit. If we refuse to turn toward our Father to build up our defenses and rest then we shall remain weak and defenseless against sin.
Luke 9:11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
The LORD provides healing in every way. He physically heals our wounds and renews our bodies yes, BUT so much more than that, He is the healing of our spirits!
We are spiritual beings in physical bodies and in knowing Him and following Him, we receive healing completely.
He lifts us up and carries us and DOES take away all that can do harm unto us, if we believe.
So when you feel spiritually low, seeking more than Tylenol and sleep, turn TOWARD THE LORD and let Him heal you.
Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Be well in spirit and you will be well in flesh!
God bless xoxo
Just as we are born in flesh and raised in spirit, we are capable of sickness and healing in both spirit and flesh.
There are times in our lives we feel our bodies failing us. We are weak, tired and unable to see an end in sight. My friends, if we know this happens within our bodies than it can and does happen within our spirits.
If we are ill physically we rest, we pray for healing and we trust that we will be better. Spiritual illness is much the same. We need a place to rest, to trust and to hope we will be better.
When our spirits are weak we are separated from God. We are lost and in need of comfort and at times, seek refuge in flesh, in man. Imagine trying to heal physically from drinking, partying, staying up all night...Not going to work right? The same is found in the spirit. If we refuse to turn toward our Father to build up our defenses and rest then we shall remain weak and defenseless against sin.
Luke 9:11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
The LORD provides healing in every way. He physically heals our wounds and renews our bodies yes, BUT so much more than that, He is the healing of our spirits!
We are spiritual beings in physical bodies and in knowing Him and following Him, we receive healing completely.
He lifts us up and carries us and DOES take away all that can do harm unto us, if we believe.
So when you feel spiritually low, seeking more than Tylenol and sleep, turn TOWARD THE LORD and let Him heal you.
Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Be well in spirit and you will be well in flesh!
God bless xoxo
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
But I'm such a good person!
But I'm such a good person!
John 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
There you have it folks. Turns out being a nice, law abiding citizen is not enough.
A tough pill for many to swallow I'm sure, as we all, at times, like to think we do enough, say enough and that we ARE enough. We are less than I assure you.
In these moments, as the world of flesh was attempting to comprehend spirit, we see very plainly that the Lord does not live in the flesh, only sin does. He is spirit and through His mercy and grace, Jesus, are we united or reunited, in spirit with Him.
Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Our flesh must die in every way daily, in order for our spirits to lead, for our relationship with our Father to grow.
Simply “being a good person" is not the standard by which The Spirit is pruning His children.
We must see, only when we are born again in the Spirit, given to us in Jesus, are we alive, are we free and are we useful to He that made us.
No more pretending our weak, tired and selfish flesh can hold the bar in the eyes of the Lord. We are not “good enough”, that my friends is reserved for He that is good, alone.
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
Amen. I pray we all strive to be more for God than “good enough". Put down the flesh and you will find His Spirit and you will be reborn!
Blessings!!
John 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
There you have it folks. Turns out being a nice, law abiding citizen is not enough.
A tough pill for many to swallow I'm sure, as we all, at times, like to think we do enough, say enough and that we ARE enough. We are less than I assure you.
In these moments, as the world of flesh was attempting to comprehend spirit, we see very plainly that the Lord does not live in the flesh, only sin does. He is spirit and through His mercy and grace, Jesus, are we united or reunited, in spirit with Him.
Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Our flesh must die in every way daily, in order for our spirits to lead, for our relationship with our Father to grow.
Simply “being a good person" is not the standard by which The Spirit is pruning His children.
We must see, only when we are born again in the Spirit, given to us in Jesus, are we alive, are we free and are we useful to He that made us.
No more pretending our weak, tired and selfish flesh can hold the bar in the eyes of the Lord. We are not “good enough”, that my friends is reserved for He that is good, alone.
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
Amen. I pray we all strive to be more for God than “good enough". Put down the flesh and you will find His Spirit and you will be reborn!
Blessings!!
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Poetry, sweet poetry!
Poetry, sweet poetry
When all of Israel had turned from God, David begged the Lord in forgiveness. He pleaded with all his soul, that if only they returned to the One who made them, He would restore their land and their people.
The scripture below is not only describing characteristics of our Lord and His goodness, but also the beauty with which David shared these things is sheer poetry.
Psalm 85:10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
This is our Father people. This is the One who made us. He is truth and oh, He is mercy, Amen. There are many other scripture where we can see these two attributes, if you will, together like we see above.
Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
We would not know Him apart from His truth and we would not exist still, without His mercy. These are the ties that bind. We are so blessed beyond measure for both.
As David says, righteousness and peace, adjoining intimately, in a way only our Father could display, so that we may share in His goodness.
More beautiful words were never spoken to share the loveliness that is our Lord.
May you know His truth, are graced through His mercy and blessed by His goodness abound! xoxo
When all of Israel had turned from God, David begged the Lord in forgiveness. He pleaded with all his soul, that if only they returned to the One who made them, He would restore their land and their people.
The scripture below is not only describing characteristics of our Lord and His goodness, but also the beauty with which David shared these things is sheer poetry.
Psalm 85:10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
This is our Father people. This is the One who made us. He is truth and oh, He is mercy, Amen. There are many other scripture where we can see these two attributes, if you will, together like we see above.
Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
We would not know Him apart from His truth and we would not exist still, without His mercy. These are the ties that bind. We are so blessed beyond measure for both.
As David says, righteousness and peace, adjoining intimately, in a way only our Father could display, so that we may share in His goodness.
More beautiful words were never spoken to share the loveliness that is our Lord.
May you know His truth, are graced through His mercy and blessed by His goodness abound! xoxo
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Get Over Yourself!!
Get Over Yourself!!
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Humble. What a word. What a meaning. Wait...do we really know what it means to be humble? We all know and understand it to mean being void of pride right? Or to mean having an appreciation for something or someone greater than ourselves. BUT, what does it mean to the Lord??
There are 56 verses in the King James Bible in which the Lord speaks about being humble and there is one common meaning no matter what context in which it is used: to be humble is to accept, to understand and to LIVE knowing you are in fact less than.
James chapter 4 tells us much about the how and why of being humble both spiritually and physically.
4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
4:3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
4:11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
4:12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
4:15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
This chapter speaks so heavily on whether we are turning to God to gain lusts or the will of God. Also, on understanding that we are all equal in the physical and the spiritual to start, we are not above each other for anything.
When we humble ourselves spiritually and physically, we are:
*Not vainly seeking God or His will to fulfill our own lusts/desires.
*We believe and follow in God's will alone knowing we are incapable of creating good without Him.
*Treating each other with an equal and individual respect, refraining from placing ourselves higher than each other.
*Lastly, building our faith and relationship of trust with our Father in that we are grateful and not expectant for anything other than His will in every moment we live.
Being humble is so much more than being void of pride. It is knowing that His will is pure, righteous and faithful. That He alone knows what is good and what we need in order to grow and learn, if we are in His will.
A grateful heart, being patient, focusing on others and bringing each other to Christ, are just a few humbling skills we all can work on.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Humble. What a word. What a meaning. Wait...do we really know what it means to be humble? We all know and understand it to mean being void of pride right? Or to mean having an appreciation for something or someone greater than ourselves. BUT, what does it mean to the Lord??
There are 56 verses in the King James Bible in which the Lord speaks about being humble and there is one common meaning no matter what context in which it is used: to be humble is to accept, to understand and to LIVE knowing you are in fact less than.
James chapter 4 tells us much about the how and why of being humble both spiritually and physically.
4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
4:3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
4:11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
4:12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
4:15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
This chapter speaks so heavily on whether we are turning to God to gain lusts or the will of God. Also, on understanding that we are all equal in the physical and the spiritual to start, we are not above each other for anything.
When we humble ourselves spiritually and physically, we are:
*Not vainly seeking God or His will to fulfill our own lusts/desires.
*We believe and follow in God's will alone knowing we are incapable of creating good without Him.
*Treating each other with an equal and individual respect, refraining from placing ourselves higher than each other.
*Lastly, building our faith and relationship of trust with our Father in that we are grateful and not expectant for anything other than His will in every moment we live.
Being humble is so much more than being void of pride. It is knowing that His will is pure, righteous and faithful. That He alone knows what is good and what we need in order to grow and learn, if we are in His will.
A grateful heart, being patient, focusing on others and bringing each other to Christ, are just a few humbling skills we all can work on.
Be thankful, trust Him, truly. Help each other in all ways possible and let us always humble ourselves, for were ARE in His sight and He is always watching. Xoxo
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
It's a Virtue
It's a Virtue
Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
Dwell in those chosen words for a moment.
Those seven words are not spoken in this context, they are not put together, they don't exist together anywhere else but in this scripture. And they are powerful. The message is clear but alas I shall expand…
This comes directly from the LORD warning us of the end times. He is telling us of all the many tribulations and persecutions of those that follow Him and of the fear that will desire to trouble our flesh but His promise is good.
Luke 21:17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.
21:18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
The fear yes, but the PROMISE...
Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
The LORD does share that because we have chosen sin, this place shall perish and only those that know Him and are known by Him shall be saved...
And our daily lives are often filled with varying levels of tribulations, fears and things that make our hearts fail…
We come back to those seven words:
Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
We must develop patience. Oh what an obstacle we face there! We know though that from our daily ups and downs to the tribulation filled end of our days on this planet, there is nowhere to turn without patience.
God chose that attribute, that testament of faith to be the very thing that possesses our souls because without that patience, that faithful waiting on the Lord, we are dead, we are fruitless and we perish.
Nothing grows without time. We must be faithful and learn to grow patient with all things, big and small...The fate of our souls depend on it. Xoxo
Monday, July 25, 2016
Flesh or Spirit?
Flesh or Spirit?
We are alive in the flesh, we are here. We speak with mouths and touch with hands and walk on the earth with feet, BUT… when we choose our words, feel a hand in our hands or the dirt between our toes, we take these things in, understand them and react to them with our spirit. These things exist at a level much deeper than our flesh. They are the very core of who we believe we are.
Romans chapter eight speaks fully of the LORD'S promise given to those that overcome the flesh and walk with a spiritual mind, body and soul. This is not to say the flesh on its own is negative, in fact God created it to exist perfectly. It must be said though, we chose sin on this wayward planet and if we choose to use our flesh to attain anything ungodly, it does become dead, physically AND spiritually.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
God simply states, as He does many times throughout His word, we cannot be both. We cannot live after the flesh as well as the spirit, we cannot serve the will of man AND the will of the Father. He will not have it, He cannot. Nothing but goodness can enter His kingdom and trust me, He knows we can be good and wants that for us.
So what does it mean to be “living” in physical flesh but to be ALIVE in the Spirit?
Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Romans 8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
When we desire with our flesh to selfishly attain power, vanity, glory or any material thing (things of the flesh, temporary fulfillment) to lead us then our spirits suffer, our connection with our Father suffers. We simply cannot dwell in selfish “here and now” desires and be spiritually inclined...at least not in any way the LORD will accept.
Lastly, God wants us to enjoy this life, amen. If we had not fallen short by giving in to temptation, we would only desire goodness with our flesh to begin with. Since we have fallen short, He has mercifully given us grace through Jesus, to fall down and to get back up! We can certainly do much good with our flesh, our thoughts, words and actions CAN create a positive outcome, IF we are alive in Spirit.
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Amen, amen, amen.
Let His Spirit lead. Let His will become our will. Let our sin filled flesh lay down before the King and our spirits rise to the One who made us!
Hillsong United say it best, Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the waters, wherever YOU would call me.
Read His word and let His Spirit lead you :)
Monday, July 18, 2016
Being Quiet
Being Quiet
Just be quiet. One of the easiest things to say and one of the hardest things to do.
Even more than closing your mouth, biting that tongue or stifling down those words we so desperately need to say, there is spiritual quietness and that is whole other level my friends.
Spiritual quietness in this context, is meant as turning from man's desires of the flesh and allowing for spiritual peace.
1 Peter 4:2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
There comes a point, many in fact, where our spiritual growth and desires supersede the desires of our flesh. We change from our hearts and without effort, our thoughts, words and actions are transformed. We start thinking differently, feeling deeper than ever before and we are so focused on the Lord's will we start to shed those layers of yuck we have built upon ourselves.
This is a transformation. A spiritual awakening and where this spiritual quietness starts!
1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Yes, oh yes, there will be suffering. But oh the beauty in letting go of these things that bind us and finding freedom in His plan, His strength and His desires for us is immeasurable happiness. Learning to replace your fears, worries and doubts with His goodness and faithfulness is everything! The more we read His promises from His word, the more we dwell on being His and faithfully commit each day to growing in Him, the more our spirits speak instead of the flesh and the peace of our Father takes over.
1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
I faithfully believe and can attest to this spiritual peace I'm speaking of. There are always moments of weakness, always moments for growth, for we are but children in this life, but there are moments when the wars become battles and battles become squabbles and then that day comes where it's all in His hands fully. We have let go and gained His peace in that we are learning, ever so slowly at times, to trust Him.
Give Him your time, give him your heart and trust Him. HE alone does give us that spiritual quietness and stillness so that we may know, it is well to be joyous and calm in the storm and to quietly understand His plan is at work in us.
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
I wish you all the desire to be quiet and to hear our Father within you xoxo
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Waiting on the LORD
Waiting on the Lord...
Those four words hold all the meaning in the world of you believe them, if you live them and if you trust them.
What does it truly mean to wait on the Lord and why is that simple statement so verily important? It could be interpreted in many ways I suppose; literal span of time waiting for the Lord's return, maybe applying it to our daily life obstacles eg fulfilling our desires, hopes and dreams or even overcoming illness. How about the spiritual facet, having a patience and trust in the Lord and His will.
What does it truly mean to wait on the Lord and why is that simple statement so verily important? It could be interpreted in many ways I suppose; literal span of time waiting for the Lord's return, maybe applying it to our daily life obstacles eg fulfilling our desires, hopes and dreams or even overcoming illness. How about the spiritual facet, having a patience and trust in the Lord and His will.
Psalms 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalms 37:34 - Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it].
Psalms 40:1 - (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Those four words are placed so perfectly in His word to tend to all of the matters listed above. My personal belief is that waiting on the Lord truly breaks down to having faith in the Lord, His will and His word. It is literal time. It is hearing His call and plans for our lives daily. His desire to take care of us as well as building patience, trust, and a desire for His will to be fulfilled not our own.
Waiting on the Lord= Faith on/in the Lord.
Waiting on the Lord= Faith on/in the Lord.
One of my favorite verses that tends to waiting on the Lord through faith is that spoken by Paul in Galatians 2:20.
Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Wow.... What a powerful declaration of faith. What a profound realization of the Lord's living AND dying through Jesus Christ for our souls. What a joy in knowing that by the gift of Jesus and by His blood alone we are one with Him. He lives daily in us and we exist only through Him!
That to me is waiting on the Lord. That to me is faith. To walk daily as Christ is in me. His will be done. His plans at work, not my own. It is all He wants for us, to believe. To trust Him in all ways and to have faith in His plan for us.
God bless
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