For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver, or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. ~ 1 Peter 1:18-19
How much would you be willing to pay for your life? "What?" you may ask. This life you enjoy did not come to you at a cheap price, nor did it come to you at the expense of all the world's treasure. This life you call your own came at the ultimate price of your Maker's sons' life and he willingly and graciously gave so you could live! This was a great gift given to me by an Almighty, jealous and loving God. Yeah, I know, we've all heard it a billion times, but when I really think about it and put myself in those shoes let's just say that I don't think I could give my son up for other people; especially people I don't know who may, or may not be eternally grateful for our supreme suffering and sacrifice. How about the fact that God's sacrifice never even did anything to deserve such a brutal beating and death? It cost an innocent, perfect man his short lived life here on earth for ME and YOU to live in relationship with the one true God. Don't pass the opportunity up! The relationship is remarkable and the price has already been paid! FREE ADMISSION! What do you have to lose to experience the perfect relationship? NOTHING! What do you have to gain? EVERYTHING! Jump in! ~ AMEN
Friday, July 27, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Amazing Creation
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. ~ Romans 1:20
What an amazing, spectacular, beautiful and magnificent place this planet earth is! The thought of space, stars, planets, the milky way and light travel all boggle my mind. The mountains are my favorite places in the world with their ever present massiveness reaching towards the blue sky both protecting us and calling to us to climb their peaks. On a cruise ship years ago I received my first real sense of the expansive ocean and what wonders it might hold. The humbling experience left me breathless as on our second day out to sea I realized this humongous ship we had boarded was now just a speck in the wide openness of the ocean and my respect grew ten fold as I realized there was no land in sight. The different tastes, textures, shapes, order, smells, sights an sounds of this universe are nothing short of a divine making. Oh, that we could ever be convinced that all this world's creation was a scientific explosion, or phenomenon not only breaks my heart, but also God's and underestimates his holy power. May we always see God's fingerprints clearly on this incredible wide world! AMEN! ~
What an amazing, spectacular, beautiful and magnificent place this planet earth is! The thought of space, stars, planets, the milky way and light travel all boggle my mind. The mountains are my favorite places in the world with their ever present massiveness reaching towards the blue sky both protecting us and calling to us to climb their peaks. On a cruise ship years ago I received my first real sense of the expansive ocean and what wonders it might hold. The humbling experience left me breathless as on our second day out to sea I realized this humongous ship we had boarded was now just a speck in the wide openness of the ocean and my respect grew ten fold as I realized there was no land in sight. The different tastes, textures, shapes, order, smells, sights an sounds of this universe are nothing short of a divine making. Oh, that we could ever be convinced that all this world's creation was a scientific explosion, or phenomenon not only breaks my heart, but also God's and underestimates his holy power. May we always see God's fingerprints clearly on this incredible wide world! AMEN! ~
Friday, June 29, 2012
Conscious Sin
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. ~ Galations 6:7
Have you ever looked at someone who claims to be a spirit-filled believer and looked at their lifestyle only to ask, "Really?". I know we aren't supposed to judge people, but when they openly confess Jesus and then continue to live in a sin-induced coma with no regard to their professed beliefs, it's hard not too. God CANNOT be mocked! Those followers of Jesus who still sow sinful seed without attempting a heartfelt lifestyle change are guilty of mocking my (and dare I say yours, even if you don't believe, because one day, either in hell, or heaven you WILL confess that Jesus is Lord whether you want to believe if now, or not) Lord. Let us be careful of what we consciously sow in our so-called "spirit-filled" lives. We will reap much devastation and death when we mock the Almighty God we say we serve with willful, conscious, and unchanging sin. Now, don't get me wrong, we ALL sin everyday, or at least I do, you may sin only a couple of times a week, but we do sin. It's human nature, unfortunatley, and we can't be perfect, in fact, we aren't called to perfection, but we are called to be MORE like Jesus, no one can BE Jesus again. The only perfect human being was, and is Jesus and God knows that, but when we aren't heartfelt in our conversion, we have a problem. We are talking about a deep heart issue that only God sees and we can answer: Am I TRYING to change from my sinful ways, or do I really believe and care about what I have openly confessed? The answer to that question determins destruction vs. eternal life and heartfelt change vs. mockery. Let's be heart-felt! ~ AMEN
Have you ever looked at someone who claims to be a spirit-filled believer and looked at their lifestyle only to ask, "Really?". I know we aren't supposed to judge people, but when they openly confess Jesus and then continue to live in a sin-induced coma with no regard to their professed beliefs, it's hard not too. God CANNOT be mocked! Those followers of Jesus who still sow sinful seed without attempting a heartfelt lifestyle change are guilty of mocking my (and dare I say yours, even if you don't believe, because one day, either in hell, or heaven you WILL confess that Jesus is Lord whether you want to believe if now, or not) Lord. Let us be careful of what we consciously sow in our so-called "spirit-filled" lives. We will reap much devastation and death when we mock the Almighty God we say we serve with willful, conscious, and unchanging sin. Now, don't get me wrong, we ALL sin everyday, or at least I do, you may sin only a couple of times a week, but we do sin. It's human nature, unfortunatley, and we can't be perfect, in fact, we aren't called to perfection, but we are called to be MORE like Jesus, no one can BE Jesus again. The only perfect human being was, and is Jesus and God knows that, but when we aren't heartfelt in our conversion, we have a problem. We are talking about a deep heart issue that only God sees and we can answer: Am I TRYING to change from my sinful ways, or do I really believe and care about what I have openly confessed? The answer to that question determins destruction vs. eternal life and heartfelt change vs. mockery. Let's be heart-felt! ~ AMEN
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Materialistic Views
Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. ~ Proverbs 10:2
My materialistic view of what I do, or do not have, often can contaminate my spiritual peace and I know I'm not alone in this. One minute I can be completely content and then see a new vehicle go down the road only to be reminded of the older vehicle I am driving and turn completely jealous even if it my vehicle is competent of the duties it's assigned and unequivocally reliable. Ever happen to you? Generous gifts and blessing have been poured out on my family of both the financial and not so financial type and yet I easily lose sight of them in this very prideful, and dare I say, very narcissistic culture we live in. Please Father, help me to remember where my gifts really come from and to be tremendously thankful even if they aren't all packaged in the fanciful packages I would like. In everyday life I need to remember that Satan would love anything but to destroy my faith in a righteous God and if he (Satan) can get me to be discontent, well, then evidently he can conquer my thoughts and sneak his slimy foot right in through that doorway, so....BE ON ALERT! The blessings of righteous living far outweigh the unhappiness and broken-ness of wicked living even if that lifestyle looks temping at times. Even when all my earthly treasures are long gone, I will have the Heavenly treasures stored up to throw myself into. This is NOT my home....so these treasures can NOT be my treasures. Only Jesus Christ in heaven holds my final reward! Praise God! ~ AMEN
My materialistic view of what I do, or do not have, often can contaminate my spiritual peace and I know I'm not alone in this. One minute I can be completely content and then see a new vehicle go down the road only to be reminded of the older vehicle I am driving and turn completely jealous even if it my vehicle is competent of the duties it's assigned and unequivocally reliable. Ever happen to you? Generous gifts and blessing have been poured out on my family of both the financial and not so financial type and yet I easily lose sight of them in this very prideful, and dare I say, very narcissistic culture we live in. Please Father, help me to remember where my gifts really come from and to be tremendously thankful even if they aren't all packaged in the fanciful packages I would like. In everyday life I need to remember that Satan would love anything but to destroy my faith in a righteous God and if he (Satan) can get me to be discontent, well, then evidently he can conquer my thoughts and sneak his slimy foot right in through that doorway, so....BE ON ALERT! The blessings of righteous living far outweigh the unhappiness and broken-ness of wicked living even if that lifestyle looks temping at times. Even when all my earthly treasures are long gone, I will have the Heavenly treasures stored up to throw myself into. This is NOT my home....so these treasures can NOT be my treasures. Only Jesus Christ in heaven holds my final reward! Praise God! ~ AMEN
Monday, April 23, 2012
Mood Changers
"You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." 1 Thessalonians 1:6
How many times has your mood changed because of a difficulty? We can snap at our spouse, our kids, our co-workers and our friends for nothing they did simply because of a difficult circumstance, or situation that changed our outlook on things. Paul reminds us that they Holy Spirit has, and can bring us great joy again no matter how severe things may be at the time. Our joy does not always need to be outwardly shiny, but we must keep in mind who gives us our happiness and joy. Instead of dwelling on all the negatives of the blaring situation, we should be intentional about trying to keep things in perspective and bring to remembrance all the times Christ has come through for us so that our faith is strongest when the enemy attacks and we can strike back with full confidence. Then the joy and peace that the Holy Spirit brings us, that is not dependent on our circumstances, will flood our spirits! It has to be rooted in the Lord Jesus Christ and nothing more! The Heavenly Father knows we will have trials, in fact, He promises them, but the question is what we do with His joy under pressure and sometimes down right hot fire! Blessed is the man who can conform to the example of Christ and His joy. Help us to become better examples of life giving joy to those around us! In Jesus, there can be joy abundant if it's rooted in the belief that His will is always best! ~
How many times has your mood changed because of a difficulty? We can snap at our spouse, our kids, our co-workers and our friends for nothing they did simply because of a difficult circumstance, or situation that changed our outlook on things. Paul reminds us that they Holy Spirit has, and can bring us great joy again no matter how severe things may be at the time. Our joy does not always need to be outwardly shiny, but we must keep in mind who gives us our happiness and joy. Instead of dwelling on all the negatives of the blaring situation, we should be intentional about trying to keep things in perspective and bring to remembrance all the times Christ has come through for us so that our faith is strongest when the enemy attacks and we can strike back with full confidence. Then the joy and peace that the Holy Spirit brings us, that is not dependent on our circumstances, will flood our spirits! It has to be rooted in the Lord Jesus Christ and nothing more! The Heavenly Father knows we will have trials, in fact, He promises them, but the question is what we do with His joy under pressure and sometimes down right hot fire! Blessed is the man who can conform to the example of Christ and His joy. Help us to become better examples of life giving joy to those around us! In Jesus, there can be joy abundant if it's rooted in the belief that His will is always best! ~
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Each Other
This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. In your hearts do not think evil of each other." ~ Zechariah 7:9-10
Do you ever feel like "taking matters into your own hands?" That is exactly what we are called NOT to do according to this very precise scripture. He reminds us that we are supposed to think fairly of each other and to give everyone the 'benefit of the doubt' in every situation no matter how huge, or deeply hurtful it may be. In order to be kind and compassionate in this manner, we need to make sure we are more Christ like and less wickedly worldly. We need to be in His Word daily suiting up not only for the battle of the sneaky devil, but also suiting up with righteousness so we can prepare ourselves to act Christ like in a very narcissistic, "give it to me NOW" neurotic and chaotic world - a world that almost instinctively turns the other way without a second glance, or thought. Because we can't expect to be close to our Heavenly Father when people, and the treatment of them, isn't our first priority. Loving everyone starts where you are, and I for one, could practice improving my skills within the four walls I call my home. Let's get started! ~
Do you ever feel like "taking matters into your own hands?" That is exactly what we are called NOT to do according to this very precise scripture. He reminds us that we are supposed to think fairly of each other and to give everyone the 'benefit of the doubt' in every situation no matter how huge, or deeply hurtful it may be. In order to be kind and compassionate in this manner, we need to make sure we are more Christ like and less wickedly worldly. We need to be in His Word daily suiting up not only for the battle of the sneaky devil, but also suiting up with righteousness so we can prepare ourselves to act Christ like in a very narcissistic, "give it to me NOW" neurotic and chaotic world - a world that almost instinctively turns the other way without a second glance, or thought. Because we can't expect to be close to our Heavenly Father when people, and the treatment of them, isn't our first priority. Loving everyone starts where you are, and I for one, could practice improving my skills within the four walls I call my home. Let's get started! ~
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Look Always
Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always. ~ Psalm 105:4
How often do you feel like you just can't go on? That you want to give up? We are mortal beings that sometimes struggle, but we are invited to His supernatural strength. How amazing! We all need extra strength at times and we could all use the reminder of his empowering grace graciously given if we just ask. We must look to Him daily for strength, or spiritually we could constantly live a defeated life. When you feel stuck, afraid, or swallowed up whole by this wasting world, we need to call on His strength and expect to see his presence and faithful goodness even if we don't understand. Is God where you run, or do you run circles around figuring things out for yourself? Is God's face what you seek, or do you seek the solution through your own ideas and strength? Mighty is the Lord and worthy of our ever giving praise! Until we learn to whole heartily seek His face in every situation, or circumstance - good, or bad, we will never know what we can accomplish as a child of God wrapped up in his mighty strength! In all of our hurried and busy days we can see His face and His splendid strength if we only take the time to look. ~
How often do you feel like you just can't go on? That you want to give up? We are mortal beings that sometimes struggle, but we are invited to His supernatural strength. How amazing! We all need extra strength at times and we could all use the reminder of his empowering grace graciously given if we just ask. We must look to Him daily for strength, or spiritually we could constantly live a defeated life. When you feel stuck, afraid, or swallowed up whole by this wasting world, we need to call on His strength and expect to see his presence and faithful goodness even if we don't understand. Is God where you run, or do you run circles around figuring things out for yourself? Is God's face what you seek, or do you seek the solution through your own ideas and strength? Mighty is the Lord and worthy of our ever giving praise! Until we learn to whole heartily seek His face in every situation, or circumstance - good, or bad, we will never know what we can accomplish as a child of God wrapped up in his mighty strength! In all of our hurried and busy days we can see His face and His splendid strength if we only take the time to look. ~
Friday, January 20, 2012
Must Preach
But He said, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent." ~ Luke 4:43
When you think about your purpose, or your calling in this life, and even on this planet period, what do you think about? Do you know what your purpose is? Jesus was clearly sent to this hungry planet for one reason - to tell of the gospel, and of God's great love. Most Christians, including me, may be waiting for someone else to tell others of God's great love, and hope when in fact, we need to be also spreading the good news. "The timing wasn't right." "I had to go pick up the boys from the bus." "I was in a hurry to get to work." These are all bad excuses that I know I have personally told myself to justify my ignoring the opportunity to listen to Gods small whisper when it comes to sharing the good news with someone. Then I think, "What if I was designed, or that moment was specifically designed for ME to plant that seed and now I've just blown it? Thank God He doesn't give up on us, but I seriously need to be a better listener to that still small voice! In my heart, I want a fresh revival, a renewed strength, and the boldness to go forth for my Mighty King! There is no "Plan B"; God made us his "Plan A" to reach the lost....(thanks Pastor Troy for that wake up call)....so I had better buckle on those running shoes and run the race that God had laid out in front of ME! ~
When you think about your purpose, or your calling in this life, and even on this planet period, what do you think about? Do you know what your purpose is? Jesus was clearly sent to this hungry planet for one reason - to tell of the gospel, and of God's great love. Most Christians, including me, may be waiting for someone else to tell others of God's great love, and hope when in fact, we need to be also spreading the good news. "The timing wasn't right." "I had to go pick up the boys from the bus." "I was in a hurry to get to work." These are all bad excuses that I know I have personally told myself to justify my ignoring the opportunity to listen to Gods small whisper when it comes to sharing the good news with someone. Then I think, "What if I was designed, or that moment was specifically designed for ME to plant that seed and now I've just blown it? Thank God He doesn't give up on us, but I seriously need to be a better listener to that still small voice! In my heart, I want a fresh revival, a renewed strength, and the boldness to go forth for my Mighty King! There is no "Plan B"; God made us his "Plan A" to reach the lost....(thanks Pastor Troy for that wake up call)....so I had better buckle on those running shoes and run the race that God had laid out in front of ME! ~
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Glorious Joy
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix out eyes on Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. ~ Hebrews 12:1-3
Have you ever read that passage? I mean REALLY picked it apart and read it? I don't know how may times I have read this passage in Hebrews, or heard it from the pulpit, if fact, two years ago I decided to memorize it, but today during my time with God, I read it with a fresh pair of spiritual eyes and it rocked my world. I was fine until I got to this part of the passage: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning it's shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. JOY? Wait, what? What joy? Shouldn't it say something like, who for the command of God, endured the cross.....? Anything but joy? Why use the word joy there? Who for joy set before him endured the cross.... Are You telling me that it was a joy for You to endure the cross for me? You didn't even know if I would accept you yet, but you were glad too take on the cross for me? You actually consider that a joy? Scorning it's shame....You were persecuted beyond my comprehension for me. You knew you were going to be beaten, captured and nailed to a tree....this is joy? Yes, I know You prayed and wept to Your Father for relief, but You could have saved yourself and You didn't. You took my sins with joy? How selfish am I than, when I can't find the joy I need to help a friend in need? Why do I get so upset when my bank account is low, or how can I possibly get upset when You don't answer my prayer in the way I want You too? How can I justify being upset about ANYTHING when you consider enduring the cross a joy.........for me? Yes, I know the real joy was that You found yourself back at the right hand of the Father, but that's the whole point: you found joy in your pain, and so can we. We can find joy in our pain. I need to learn that lesson; show me how to live, and I mean really LIVE in that lesson. There truly can be joy in every and all pain if we keep our eyes fixed on You. If I really digest that nugget, than I that's one step closer to You, trusting you , not worrying about anything; another step to truly letting go of my control and living in Your presence. Thank you for saving me! Thank you Lord, that You considered dieing on the cross for me a joy when You weren't even sure I'd accept You. Fill me with that kind of joy. Joy that endures, perseveres, and comes up from the ashes.
Needless to say, I started uncontrollably weeping and went to my knees in humble, thankful, praise-filled gratitude. I cried so much, in a good way, that my cat started licking my face for the tears, but they were tears of JOY and I was overwhelmed. As the psalmist would say, my cup overrunneth this morning and it was GLORIOUS! ~
Have you ever read that passage? I mean REALLY picked it apart and read it? I don't know how may times I have read this passage in Hebrews, or heard it from the pulpit, if fact, two years ago I decided to memorize it, but today during my time with God, I read it with a fresh pair of spiritual eyes and it rocked my world. I was fine until I got to this part of the passage: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning it's shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. JOY? Wait, what? What joy? Shouldn't it say something like, who for the command of God, endured the cross.....? Anything but joy? Why use the word joy there? Who for joy set before him endured the cross.... Are You telling me that it was a joy for You to endure the cross for me? You didn't even know if I would accept you yet, but you were glad too take on the cross for me? You actually consider that a joy? Scorning it's shame....You were persecuted beyond my comprehension for me. You knew you were going to be beaten, captured and nailed to a tree....this is joy? Yes, I know You prayed and wept to Your Father for relief, but You could have saved yourself and You didn't. You took my sins with joy? How selfish am I than, when I can't find the joy I need to help a friend in need? Why do I get so upset when my bank account is low, or how can I possibly get upset when You don't answer my prayer in the way I want You too? How can I justify being upset about ANYTHING when you consider enduring the cross a joy.........for me? Yes, I know the real joy was that You found yourself back at the right hand of the Father, but that's the whole point: you found joy in your pain, and so can we. We can find joy in our pain. I need to learn that lesson; show me how to live, and I mean really LIVE in that lesson. There truly can be joy in every and all pain if we keep our eyes fixed on You. If I really digest that nugget, than I that's one step closer to You, trusting you , not worrying about anything; another step to truly letting go of my control and living in Your presence. Thank you for saving me! Thank you Lord, that You considered dieing on the cross for me a joy when You weren't even sure I'd accept You. Fill me with that kind of joy. Joy that endures, perseveres, and comes up from the ashes.
Needless to say, I started uncontrollably weeping and went to my knees in humble, thankful, praise-filled gratitude. I cried so much, in a good way, that my cat started licking my face for the tears, but they were tears of JOY and I was overwhelmed. As the psalmist would say, my cup overrunneth this morning and it was GLORIOUS! ~
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Even Darkness
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. ~ Psalm 112:4 (NIV)
What does this mean for you? Just think about it; I know what it means for me, but what does it mean for you? Does this promise bring you comfort, or do you shrug at it? The Lord says that even though we may be sinking into a spiritual abyss with no hope in sight right now, the Holy Spirit promises reprieve even if we can't see it, or know when it will happen. The darkness of Satan and his reign here on this earth will not accompany me to my final destination, Praise God! Satan's wickedness cannot hold a candle next to the Light of the World and will be denied entrance into the Holy of Holies. As long as we keep our faith and ourselves righteous in a very unrighteous world, then hope comes from knowing and remembering that in the end we believers know who wins and that the darkness will disappear. Keep your hearts pure, show compassion to others and be gracious to those in need whenever the opportunity arises. God will forgive our sinful ways as long as we continue to profess Him as our Lord and Savior, confess to him our sins and accept the gift he has given us through his son Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins....watch the hope rise and the darkness dissipate. ~ AMEN
What does this mean for you? Just think about it; I know what it means for me, but what does it mean for you? Does this promise bring you comfort, or do you shrug at it? The Lord says that even though we may be sinking into a spiritual abyss with no hope in sight right now, the Holy Spirit promises reprieve even if we can't see it, or know when it will happen. The darkness of Satan and his reign here on this earth will not accompany me to my final destination, Praise God! Satan's wickedness cannot hold a candle next to the Light of the World and will be denied entrance into the Holy of Holies. As long as we keep our faith and ourselves righteous in a very unrighteous world, then hope comes from knowing and remembering that in the end we believers know who wins and that the darkness will disappear. Keep your hearts pure, show compassion to others and be gracious to those in need whenever the opportunity arises. God will forgive our sinful ways as long as we continue to profess Him as our Lord and Savior, confess to him our sins and accept the gift he has given us through his son Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins....watch the hope rise and the darkness dissipate. ~ AMEN
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Self Controlled
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. ~ 1 Peter 1:13
The thought of self control in a world out of control is hard to imagine. What does that look like? If we are to prepare our minds for action and be self controlled, that's kind of hard to do; especially when we want what we want now to meet this selfish worlds ranks of "success". Prepare to be self controlled; I think God Almighty knew we would need mounds of holy help here. We are to live for the home that we have yet to journey to; a home that does not exist here on Earth, but our eternal home situated in the great heavenly host. We are to practice delayed gratification; which is a lost art, instead of deadly debt. To prepare my mind is one thing, but to actually actively live that out day by dragging day is a definite challenge! There is no hard time being self controlled in criminal, sexual, illegal, or immoral activities for me, but to be self controlled with my thoughts is to take them by high command and capture them thoroughly. Someone figure out how to do that without God and I'll show you a very worldly man, for only with His mighty power can my mind by completely captured and ready for honest and holy action. ~
The thought of self control in a world out of control is hard to imagine. What does that look like? If we are to prepare our minds for action and be self controlled, that's kind of hard to do; especially when we want what we want now to meet this selfish worlds ranks of "success". Prepare to be self controlled; I think God Almighty knew we would need mounds of holy help here. We are to live for the home that we have yet to journey to; a home that does not exist here on Earth, but our eternal home situated in the great heavenly host. We are to practice delayed gratification; which is a lost art, instead of deadly debt. To prepare my mind is one thing, but to actually actively live that out day by dragging day is a definite challenge! There is no hard time being self controlled in criminal, sexual, illegal, or immoral activities for me, but to be self controlled with my thoughts is to take them by high command and capture them thoroughly. Someone figure out how to do that without God and I'll show you a very worldly man, for only with His mighty power can my mind by completely captured and ready for honest and holy action. ~
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