Dear me,
This is a reminder...of something that has been laid in your heart today and from last night.
You need to draw closer to God. In the morning when you wake up, spend time with Him in His Word, in prayer..and in singing. He wants you to ♥.
Here's the thing. God wants you to obey Him. That may seem off-putting..but it shouldn't. He wants you to obey Him in the little things which may become bigger things in the future, God-willing. No, obeying does not earn you a single thing- it does not earn His grace that He freely and willingly gives to you, nor does it earn you a place in Heaven. Jesus Christ's sacrifice already earned that for you. No-see, obeying Him is so that you can get closer to Him. Spiritually speaking.
How can God use you, change your heart and mind into His likeness, or even grow you in Christ if you don't even make an effort to obey Him? He wants to use you to advance His kingdom for His glory and for you to grow closer to Him and grow in Him.
And like I said..it's the little things. Obeying doesn't have to be something extravagant or complicated. It can be as simple as taking heed to what comes out of your mouth. For instance, instead of using it to gossip, use your words to encourage and lift someone up. It's not legalism. It's not a set of rules..no, it's a relationship with God.
Think of it this way [an example]: How can you have a relationship with your own mother if you don't obey her words when she says to help her with chores? There's no relationship.. there's no love there. Of course- obeying Him should come from your heart..in that you obey Him out of love- not out of duty. But the motivation in obeying Him should be that you love Him and want to grow closer to Him. THAT should be on the forefront and back of your mind when you obey Him.
The little things.. like using your words to encourage, to build up; using your hands to help your family and other people; and putting into action the things you have read in God's Word. Stop getting fat with head knowledge of His Word and start growing in actions. Actions speak louder than words. Actions prove what you agree is right and true about God's Word. You agree that gossiping is bad in your mind? Good. Now prove it with your actions by using your words to help someone instead of tearing another down. God is for you, not against you. Stop listening to the lies of the enemy that says that God can no longer use you or wants to use you or that God is far from you..NO. God loves you. And He proved it when He sent His Son to die in your place [because in His compassion and mercy, He knew that we couldn't pay the consequences of our sins]..and get this: He did that while we were still sinners. Stop letting the enemy's lies speak louder than your own Maker's truths about you and His character. Why do you let the enemy's lies get into your heart as if they're TRUTH? They're not. Have you forgotten the enemy's mission on earth? To kill, steal, and destroy. Do not be deceived with it's lies. How can God use you or grow you in Christ if you constantly agree to the lies and condemnation of the enemy when God Himself wants you to persevere and even goes so far as to command it.
"Have I not commanded you? BE STRONG! [in the Lord] and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - And you can count on that.
Anything that goes against that is a lie from the enemy itself. Put your trust in God's words..His truths. Not on the lies on the enemy. A foundation built upon lies is weak and will crumble. A foundation built upon God's truths will stand..even though the winds of pain, suffering, trials, and temptations may beat against it. You will still stand. Because you stand on the Rock of truth..on God and His Word. You can put your faith in THAT. Because He is the only One who should matter. The opinions and naysayers of the world should not drown out the truths of God about you and his character. Let the truths of God SHOUT LOUDER than the lies of the enemy. FIGHT BACK. This is a spiritual battle not a battle against flesh and blood. Do not be deceived. FIGHT BACK with the armour of God. Why do you think God wants you to have faith? Because "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked [one]." -Ephesians 6:16
God loves you and is for you; not against you. Fight back ♥ He wants you to.
-Sincerely.. me.
This is a reminder...of something that has been laid in your heart today and from last night.
You need to draw closer to God. In the morning when you wake up, spend time with Him in His Word, in prayer..and in singing. He wants you to ♥.
Here's the thing. God wants you to obey Him. That may seem off-putting..but it shouldn't. He wants you to obey Him in the little things which may become bigger things in the future, God-willing. No, obeying does not earn you a single thing- it does not earn His grace that He freely and willingly gives to you, nor does it earn you a place in Heaven. Jesus Christ's sacrifice already earned that for you. No-see, obeying Him is so that you can get closer to Him. Spiritually speaking.
How can God use you, change your heart and mind into His likeness, or even grow you in Christ if you don't even make an effort to obey Him? He wants to use you to advance His kingdom for His glory and for you to grow closer to Him and grow in Him.
And like I said..it's the little things. Obeying doesn't have to be something extravagant or complicated. It can be as simple as taking heed to what comes out of your mouth. For instance, instead of using it to gossip, use your words to encourage and lift someone up. It's not legalism. It's not a set of rules..no, it's a relationship with God.
Think of it this way [an example]: How can you have a relationship with your own mother if you don't obey her words when she says to help her with chores? There's no relationship.. there's no love there. Of course- obeying Him should come from your heart..in that you obey Him out of love- not out of duty. But the motivation in obeying Him should be that you love Him and want to grow closer to Him. THAT should be on the forefront and back of your mind when you obey Him.
The little things.. like using your words to encourage, to build up; using your hands to help your family and other people; and putting into action the things you have read in God's Word. Stop getting fat with head knowledge of His Word and start growing in actions. Actions speak louder than words. Actions prove what you agree is right and true about God's Word. You agree that gossiping is bad in your mind? Good. Now prove it with your actions by using your words to help someone instead of tearing another down. God is for you, not against you. Stop listening to the lies of the enemy that says that God can no longer use you or wants to use you or that God is far from you..NO. God loves you. And He proved it when He sent His Son to die in your place [because in His compassion and mercy, He knew that we couldn't pay the consequences of our sins]..and get this: He did that while we were still sinners. Stop letting the enemy's lies speak louder than your own Maker's truths about you and His character. Why do you let the enemy's lies get into your heart as if they're TRUTH? They're not. Have you forgotten the enemy's mission on earth? To kill, steal, and destroy. Do not be deceived with it's lies. How can God use you or grow you in Christ if you constantly agree to the lies and condemnation of the enemy when God Himself wants you to persevere and even goes so far as to command it.
"Have I not commanded you? BE STRONG! [in the Lord] and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - And you can count on that.
Anything that goes against that is a lie from the enemy itself. Put your trust in God's words..His truths. Not on the lies on the enemy. A foundation built upon lies is weak and will crumble. A foundation built upon God's truths will stand..even though the winds of pain, suffering, trials, and temptations may beat against it. You will still stand. Because you stand on the Rock of truth..on God and His Word. You can put your faith in THAT. Because He is the only One who should matter. The opinions and naysayers of the world should not drown out the truths of God about you and his character. Let the truths of God SHOUT LOUDER than the lies of the enemy. FIGHT BACK. This is a spiritual battle not a battle against flesh and blood. Do not be deceived. FIGHT BACK with the armour of God. Why do you think God wants you to have faith? Because "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked [one]." -Ephesians 6:16
God loves you and is for you; not against you. Fight back ♥ He wants you to.
-Sincerely.. me.