When we are in a spiritually dead state (physically or emotionally) we want thrills. Climb the highest mountain; jump out of a plane, or even to have sex outside of marriage. But what is the thrill? It is a moment and then the deadness comes back. Ask yourself if you are...
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Pray Hard I have heard people say, “pray hard”. What does that mean? Does it mean to pray louder or longer? Maybe praying “hard” is listening to God; getting His perspective. Maybe it means praising Him; worshiping Him. Maybe it is thanking Him for all of the blessings and answered...
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Do you have an objective or goal? New car, bigger house, college education, new job or to be healed? Make God your objective, and He will add these things. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Mathew 6:33
Are you afraid of what people will think? Many do not follow through with what God asks them to do because they are concerned about what people will think or say. Saul disobeyed God for this very reason. He feared the people and obeyed their voice (1 Samuel 15:24). “But...
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What Will it Take? Pride is such a dangerous thing. In Daniel 4, we see King Nebuchadnezzar eating grass in a field and living like a wild animal. But, when he lifted his eyes to heaven, his understanding returned to him. At times we may get so caught up in...
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Do you feel limited? Like you have no choices. If you feel that you are limited, there is only one source, and it is you. God gives the Spirit without limit,”…God does not give the spirit by measure.” John 3:34
Offense Sometimes it is hard to find someone who is not easily offended. But, there is only One whom we should not offend. “And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me [Jesus].” Matthew 11:6 NKJV
Do you want a new life? The first mark of a new life is to do the will of God, obedience to His call. The new life is directed by the Holy Spirit. “For as many are led by the spirit of God, these are the Sons of God.” Romans...
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A Lie can get You Six Feet Under “But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter...
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Shaping up may consist of renewing the mind, purifying the heart, building character, etc. However, many forget the body, and yes round is a shape. Have you considered this may not be the shape God had in mind for you, “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of...
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