If I love God and live in unhealthy ways, will he cover for my poor choices and let me live long and well? NO! One of the basic principles of life is: That which a man sows–that will he reap. If anyone could break this rule, it would make a fool of God. Good luck […]
I have been fascinated to note how much trouble there is in admitting ignorance. Nothing should be easier or more natural. After all what do I know? Not much compared with the Lord. Besides, much of what I do know isn’t actually real unless it flows from the mind of God. Jesus complained that, having […]
When I know that I am right and I want the other person to see the truth, I need to talk in such a way that I maximize the chance of their listening. In Daniel 1, he was asked to eat meat dedicated to idols. He purposed in his heart that he would not comply. […]
The other weapon that I take up is the sword of the Spirit which is the spoken word of God. Jesus gave a good example of this when the devil attacked him after his fasting in the wilderness. First the devil thrusts with “If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made […]
Put on the whole armor of God. OK, but what does it mean to put on the armor? I am so prone to read a verse and agree and move on without asking “what exactly am I supposed to do with this?” First remember the three fold response to EVERYTHING? That’s right THANKS, HELP, SHOW […]
How can I know that I am crossing the line from my responsibility in the current situation to taking ownership of God’s responsibility? Think with me, how much grace will God give me to take his job from him? Do I really think that he needs to handle his part? Obviously, he wants me to […]
Ecclesiastes 9 : lighten up and enjoy When I notice myself reviewing the details of life’s problems and injustices, I need to ask the most important question in mental health! “Really, is it my job right now to do something about that? If so, do it, obey. If not I need to REFOCUS. But HOW […]
I’ve always had trouble with one phrase in the serenity prayer, “to accept the things that cannot be changed.” The original, attributed to Niebuhr, is: God, give me grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one […]
There’s the armor that you put on and the armor you wield. Faith is armor you wield. You might object saying that the shield of Faith is not wielded but rather it is held and passively blocks the fiery darts of the wicked. The roman soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder and did deflect the incoming arrows […]
a good thing to add to your emergency kit Watchman Nee was discouraged. Each morning he would concentrate on acting dead to sin all day and acting more alive to God. At the end of the day he would examine how he had done–not so well. He spent 40 days fasting and praying to try […]
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