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A MOMENT CHANGES EVERYTHING

April 11, 2015

A Moment Changes Everything

There’s a song by David Grey called “A Moment Changes Everything”.   How true that is.  We live in a society plagued of instantaneousism.  It’s not a real word I admit, but it best depicts the the world today, where everything is fast paced and only getting faster.

There are so many instantaneous moments in our lives that will impact us forever.  It only takes a moment for a teenager to engage in an unhealthy activity, or for a husband to cheat on his wife; both of which carry heavy consequences.

There’s good moments as well like the moment a couple stands before God and proclaims “I do”. 

How many moments have passed by, for us to make the single most important decision that will impact our lives for eternity?  It took me a moment in severe pain to realize that I am not in control, and that all the so many moments in my life, didn't add up to much but misery.  It took a moment to ask for forgiveness from the One who loves me.  And it took only a moment to be healed and saved.

There is coming a moment in the near future (no one knows the day or hour) when it’s not going to matter what status you have, what things you possess, or how much money you have.  The ONLY thing that is going to matter is your relationship with Jesus Christ.  That moment is not far off.  How many moments do you think we have on this planet, before Christ comes?  He could come today, this next moment.  We are not promised tomorrow, or the next minute for that matter. 

Isn't it about time you take a moment to sit and talk with Him, the King of King, the Lover of your soul, and make Him the LORD of your heart?  One day a moment truly will change EVERYTHING and this moment right now could make all the difference for you.  

THE SINFUL SNOWBALL EFFECT

April 4, 2015

The Sinful Snowball Effect

We hear a lot about how we need to forgive other's transgressions against us if we want Jesus to forgive ours.  It's easier said than done, especially when the transgression is directed at us like an arrow hitting it's bulls-eye.  Sometimes it feels like we have a target on our backs.  Sometimes the sin against us is so grievous that it's difficult beyond words to comprehend.  

Recently I was afforded (again, as so often in my life) the "opportunity" to forgive.  Of course at first we don't see our circumstances as opportunities to grow in Christ and show His love to others.  We're wounded, cut to the core; we want that person to feel the pain that they have inflicted on us.  Our minds quickly go to the "What If" reel.  What if I had said this instead of that?  What if I had done this?  And on and on it goes.  The longer we entertain those thoughts, the harder it becomes to regain our sanity.  When we replay those hurtful events over and over in our minds, we give away our authority to Satan, without even realizing what we've just done. That keeps the focus on us and not on God, as healer, comforter, and judge.

Romans 12:11-19 says Repay no one evil for evil.  Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay" says the Lord.  We can never repay like the LORD does.  He is our sovereign judge.  All we can do is turn our case over to Him and ask for His help to do our part, which is to forgive.  It's probably not going to be a one time deal as the enemy doesn't like to give up his stronghold over us but when we keep coming before the LORD asking for His help to forgive, we are taking back our power and authority from the enemy.

Forgiveness is a conscience choice we make to live with the circumstances of other peoples' sins that are affecting us.  It is something we have to work at as it doesn't come easily.  However, when we finally come to that realization that we need to forgive, it frees our mind.  Sin is always conceived in the mind first.  If we do not free our mind of the hurt, inevitably we sin as well, causing the sinful snowball effect.   Anger is the fruit of our pain.  Allowed to remain in place, it only grows into an ugly monster that one day we will have to deal with, whether we want to or not.  God will not allow one of His own to remain in that state forever, before He deals with us, showing us our own selfishness.  

Jesus was repeatedly hurt when those He loved and came to save rejected Him and His message of love.  Though He was no one's doormat, allowing them to spew their vitriol at Him, He simply moved on to those who would listen and were thirsty for the truth.  Sometimes we need to let go and move on, as He did, difficult as it may be.  It may mean letting go of someone we love, if that is what the situation calls for.  Each person's difficulties are unique and there is no "one size fits all".  We do need to set boundaries, and that does not mean we do not love that person, it is healthy for both parties involved. 

When the world turns against us and we find ourselves repeating those same hurtful thoughts in our minds and we've asked the LORD to remove them.  The next step is to help someone else.  By helping someone else in need, it takes the focus off of us and forces us to be Christ centered.  There is always someone in our life, perhaps at home, at work, or in our community who's needs exceed our own.  Life is like climbing a ladder and we are all on different steps.  Some of us have been through life experiences and are now in a position to help those who are climbing behind us.  It's a wonderful experience to be able to use the wisdom that we've gained to help someone else on their life journey.

The one thing we can take away from all our suffering is this:  1 Peter 4:12  Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.  It may take a lifetime (for some of us) before we are free from the hurt that was unduly caused us, but if we remain faithful to Christ (though we struggle through it), He is faithful to reward us in the end, with immeasurable joy.  So stand your ground against the enemy of your soul and do not give him authority over your thoughts.  Pray and ask the LORD to take the pain from you and submit your thoughts to Him alone.  As it says in James 4:7:  Therefore submit to God.  Resist the evil and he will flee from you.  If we are persistent in asking God to free us from our debilitating thoughts, two things will happen:  God will come to our rescue and Satan will flee, if we give him no ground on which to stand.  Holding on to the pain only puts us in an emotional and spiritual jail, and makes Satan the warden.  

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I come before you bearing much sorrow and pain for this sin (name it) which was committed against me.  It is more than I can bear so I bring it to you, the Lover of my soul, my Father, my Refuge, and my Judge.  Only you can see the depths of a person's heart.  LORD, I am ready to submit to you my thoughts, my heart, and my life.  Take this pain from me and replace it with your joy, your peace, and your rest.  Help me to follow your example and forgive (name the person) for their transgressions against me.  

LORD, in your mercy show them the error of their ways and bring them into Your saving grace.  Open my eyes to the love that you have for me and help me to remember that you loved me FIRST!   Give me the strength that I need to fight the good fight, to resist the devil, and to endure to the end.  

Cover me with Your Holy Blood and cleanse me from MY unrighteousness and sin and send Your angles to minister to me in this time of need so that I might be the example of Your love, Your grace, and Your mercy to others.  

I thank you, Jesus that You understand, You care, and You are faithful to see me safely through this pain and bring me to a place of peace and healing.  Help me to look beyond my circumstances to those around me who are in need and help bring healing to others.  

All glory and honor is Yours, LORD Jesus!   Amen. 

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A NEW THING

February 13, 2015

A NEW THING

Why do you not believe My promises?  Why do you not study them in My word to see what I have in store for you?  Do you think I AM done blessing My people?  I AM not.  It is far from over.  I will bless you always if you will allow me to.  If you will sit with Me and allow Me access to your heart and mind.  

You have closed off parts of your life to Me, yet you say that you are Mine.  I say, I want ALL of you - every part.  I have great plans for your life - great plans indeed, yet you refuse to lay down your agenda for Mine.  You hang on to the past, yet the past is over and gone!

I want to move you in a new direction and show you a new way - a better way.  Stop your unbelief!  Stop believing the lies of the enemy Satan, who says you are nothing, worthless, and washed up.  I tell you, you are NOT worthless but a precious jewel in My crown.  I gave up My life for you because I love you, child!  I love you THAT much!!

Stop entertaining lying spirits and allow them no access to your heart and mind.  Listen to MY Spirit.  He is gentle and humble - that small voice inside, leading you.  He will not force Himself on you.  You must seek Him to discover what I have planned for you.

Do you not know that all you need to do is ask Me and I will reveal to you all that I have planned?  For you are in Me and I in you, just as the Father and I are one.

Lay down your fear of the unknown and take up the mantle of strength that I give to you.  You are more than able to do ALL things with Me by your side.  Together we will accomplish great things on this earth - for YOU are My feet and hands - You are My voice in this fallen land.

Let today be the day that you stop running from Me and enter into the rest that I have provided you.  Come to Me with all your cares; bring those things that hurt you.  I will nurse your wounds and make you well.  I will restore ALL things to Myself.  Yes, the time has come for Me to restore ALL things and make them new.  See?  I do a new thing in your life.

Refresh yourself in Me.  Look in My word, for there you will find guidance and strength to battle the enemies that come against you, and to stand on My promises.  I have laid it all out for you, knowing ALL that you are going through.  It's all in my word for you to discover.  

Have no fear of things to come but stay rooted in Me.  I will grow you into a mighty tree - yes, a mighty Cedar planted by the waters edge, that shall not be up rooted nor moved - No, not ever!

We are not an after thought in His mind so He shouldn't be one in ours!

Psalm 55:22  Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

Jeremiah 17:8  For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.

Isaiah 43:19  Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it?  I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. 

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