In my Conflict resolution class today we looked at conflict between males and females (which I believe is an entire course by itself). I learned alot of things about men and women that i found interesting. One thing that came out of it though is the fact that we really need humility. Recentlt I was readina a book and the thought hit me. Jesus was so humble and submissive to will of his Father. We want to be like Jesus so u know the Maths is simple.
If we are humble in our relationships with others and understand submission for what it really is then our relationships would truly bring glory to God. In every aspect. Jesus knew it was the will of his Father that he should die and Jesus chose to do the will of his Father. Jesus cae to show us how to live as human beings. He showed us how to address authority, how to deal with our parents, how to speak to the enemy and deal with the temptations of sin. Study the life of Jesus and see, he provided us with an answer for every situation. So i think when situations arrive we should always ask 'what would Jesus do", think in terms of him being submissive to the will of his Father.
God Bless you!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
All the Crying
Of late, I realise how much of a nothing that I am without God. It isnt even funny, how much of a mess I am in. Truly. But thats not my point. I often want to do so much for God and I feel like should be able to do it now. Right now at this second. You stand next to people who are 'perfect' and you see all your flaws and dissappointments. You see how truly inadequate you are and feel like you are not good enough. I am telling you, it happens to me. I wish that my growth would happen faster.
I sometimes look at the response people have when I worship lead to when others do. I compare who does a better job and deam myself not 'good enough'. I tell myself that there is something wrong with me. That the Spirit of God really isnt with me because the 'superspiritual' get a superspiritual response. That what i do or say is never good enough. What if I say the wrong thing. What if the word I think I hear God say is really what I am telling myself. Is God really with me?
We view most people and dont realise that these questions are things that come up. We sometimes never feel like we are good enough. We down on ourselves because we were not the Christian that called us to. That even though we are willing, it just never happens. We are dissappointed because to us God could never be as pleased with us as he is with the ones we deam as perfect. As the ones who really live the life of perfection. Why do we even bother. We feel like no one understands how we feel. That we go through these things all by ourselves and that we are the only ones who feel this way. We allow the fact that we think no one understands us, discourage us from talking about it. From letting people know how we feel. We feel left out of all the things that 'super holy' people should be involved in. We feel worthless. However...
We forget that probably the only one who understands is God. He sees our tears and our pain. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He understands our make up, he understands why we think the way we do, he understands why we cry for things that people think are stupid. He understands why sometimes we need to be alone. He understands our desire and passion for him. He knows our heart. And I know sometimes he feels like a distant friend our family member who we can only talk to on occasion but i encourage you to change that mindset. God is forever with us. He is always closer than we think. We must continuously run to him. When we dont feel him near we seek him harder. In the times when we feel worthless we search his words and fiind that we are fearfully ad wonderfully made. We search and see that He knows the plans He has for us. God has created us with purpose and plan. We were not by chance. We were not by accident. And I know it is not easy to not compare ourselves to others. Believe me I still do it and its the reason for the blog. We must know who we are in Christ and believe that we are His. Believe that his purpose for us is very important to the furtherance of His kingdom and that it needs you to be established. I pray that God Blesses you and reveals to you the plans he has for you. That you are worth more to him than you could think. That of He had to die for you only He would. Believe it by faith and watch God prove it.
God Bless you.
I sometimes look at the response people have when I worship lead to when others do. I compare who does a better job and deam myself not 'good enough'. I tell myself that there is something wrong with me. That the Spirit of God really isnt with me because the 'superspiritual' get a superspiritual response. That what i do or say is never good enough. What if I say the wrong thing. What if the word I think I hear God say is really what I am telling myself. Is God really with me?
We view most people and dont realise that these questions are things that come up. We sometimes never feel like we are good enough. We down on ourselves because we were not the Christian that called us to. That even though we are willing, it just never happens. We are dissappointed because to us God could never be as pleased with us as he is with the ones we deam as perfect. As the ones who really live the life of perfection. Why do we even bother. We feel like no one understands how we feel. That we go through these things all by ourselves and that we are the only ones who feel this way. We allow the fact that we think no one understands us, discourage us from talking about it. From letting people know how we feel. We feel left out of all the things that 'super holy' people should be involved in. We feel worthless. However...
We forget that probably the only one who understands is God. He sees our tears and our pain. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He understands our make up, he understands why we think the way we do, he understands why we cry for things that people think are stupid. He understands why sometimes we need to be alone. He understands our desire and passion for him. He knows our heart. And I know sometimes he feels like a distant friend our family member who we can only talk to on occasion but i encourage you to change that mindset. God is forever with us. He is always closer than we think. We must continuously run to him. When we dont feel him near we seek him harder. In the times when we feel worthless we search his words and fiind that we are fearfully ad wonderfully made. We search and see that He knows the plans He has for us. God has created us with purpose and plan. We were not by chance. We were not by accident. And I know it is not easy to not compare ourselves to others. Believe me I still do it and its the reason for the blog. We must know who we are in Christ and believe that we are His. Believe that his purpose for us is very important to the furtherance of His kingdom and that it needs you to be established. I pray that God Blesses you and reveals to you the plans he has for you. That you are worth more to him than you could think. That of He had to die for you only He would. Believe it by faith and watch God prove it.
God Bless you.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Me Me Me!
Our selfish human nature can really bring out the worst in us sometimes. Often we seek to please ourselves and do what we want because in the short run it looks better for us. In the short run it really truly looks like everything will be fine. We get a temporary fix, a short term escape from the things we dub the pressures of life. Anything that can ease our mind in the short term. Things that for the now allows us to forget. Anything that can work for the now to make me feel better.
But people guess what. Jesus didn't sacrifice his all for us so that we can in return think about ourselves and what is best for us. It is embeded in us to want to please self. Because of sin, it became all about me. But people really, as a Christian we are to be the light that immitates the life of Jesus. If we are to immitate Jesus and Scripture says that we have the mind of Christ, then really we in no way should ever think about what is best for us. How preserving self will work out better in the long run. If Jesus thought like that we would not be here. He would have chosen to die for our sins. He could have decided to live for him but he didnt. Jesus thought about others before himself.
He realised that he was called to be an example, a leader, a teacher and he lived a perfect life to show us that we can immitate it. He lived the life he did so that we can know that we can. Jesus sacrificed his all for us, why do we find it so hard to do the same for others.
I have really learnt that no matter what you think, there are always people looking at you. Just when you think that no one is watching and you can do this one thing for you thats when persons eyes are on you. Jesus called us to this life because he has placed within us the ability to defeat sin. We are not powerless. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit if we dont want to sin we dont have to. So my friends my encouragement is this: Walk in the way of Jesus. He showed us how to live and how to deal with the pressures of life. He has showed us and equipt us with everything that we need to know. Be that light that God has called you to be. Be the example that God has called you to be. Be the salt that God has called you to be. Do not allow the devil to use and influence you in anyway.
The Awesome, Almighty, Magnificant, Blessed, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Ruler of everything, Sovereign Lord be glorified, magnified and praised. Amen
But people guess what. Jesus didn't sacrifice his all for us so that we can in return think about ourselves and what is best for us. It is embeded in us to want to please self. Because of sin, it became all about me. But people really, as a Christian we are to be the light that immitates the life of Jesus. If we are to immitate Jesus and Scripture says that we have the mind of Christ, then really we in no way should ever think about what is best for us. How preserving self will work out better in the long run. If Jesus thought like that we would not be here. He would have chosen to die for our sins. He could have decided to live for him but he didnt. Jesus thought about others before himself.
He realised that he was called to be an example, a leader, a teacher and he lived a perfect life to show us that we can immitate it. He lived the life he did so that we can know that we can. Jesus sacrificed his all for us, why do we find it so hard to do the same for others.
I have really learnt that no matter what you think, there are always people looking at you. Just when you think that no one is watching and you can do this one thing for you thats when persons eyes are on you. Jesus called us to this life because he has placed within us the ability to defeat sin. We are not powerless. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit if we dont want to sin we dont have to. So my friends my encouragement is this: Walk in the way of Jesus. He showed us how to live and how to deal with the pressures of life. He has showed us and equipt us with everything that we need to know. Be that light that God has called you to be. Be the example that God has called you to be. Be the salt that God has called you to be. Do not allow the devil to use and influence you in anyway.
The Awesome, Almighty, Magnificant, Blessed, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Ruler of everything, Sovereign Lord be glorified, magnified and praised. Amen
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Next Generation
People, this is a new time in our lives. The Lord is really raising up a generation of young people with such a fire for God. That so seeks to please their God. A generation that allows nothing to distract or distort them from receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. A generation that will press and continue pressing until they get their victory/ breakthrough. A generation is so Rooted in the Word of God that the cannot be moved.
Where are you now? Are you a part of the Generation that has crazy faith? Are you a part of the generation that hungers and thirst after the things of God? Are you a part of the generation that is not ashamed of the Gospel? Are you a part of the Generation who is excited about living a Holy Life? Are you a part of the Generation that worships in Spirit and in truth? We have really come to a time that requires our faith to be strong, our worship to be true and our devotion known. For too long we have been silent, ineffective and lukewarm. Lukewarm no longer cuts it. We can no longer survive in once a week experiences and meeting times with God. Everyday experiences, different anointings, new encounters with our Almighty God is what we seek after.
I encourage you to move out of your lukewarm state. Not because God will bless you, or keep you. Not for me, not for family, not for friends. Do it because you understand that God sent his ONLY Son, to sacrifice his life for us. Do it because Jesus CHOSE to die for us. Do it becaue the Holy Spirit CARES enough to give us what we need to have everlasting life. Do it because you understand that we can never repay God for the sacrifices he made and the least we can do is give ourselves to him. Holding nothing back. Completly give ourselves to a God who truly wants fellowship and relationship with us. He wants to love us and for us to love him. Jesus wants us.
We have all done somethings we are not necessarily proud of. And we wonder how such and awesome, pure Holy, magnificant, Mighty, High and Lifted up God could want to know us. But God wants us people. He loves us and cares for us.
Allow God to love you. Allow God to make his desires your desires. Allow God to transform you into the young man or woman that he will have you to be. I can assure you that you will not regret it.
God Bless you!
Where are you now? Are you a part of the Generation that has crazy faith? Are you a part of the generation that hungers and thirst after the things of God? Are you a part of the generation that is not ashamed of the Gospel? Are you a part of the Generation who is excited about living a Holy Life? Are you a part of the Generation that worships in Spirit and in truth? We have really come to a time that requires our faith to be strong, our worship to be true and our devotion known. For too long we have been silent, ineffective and lukewarm. Lukewarm no longer cuts it. We can no longer survive in once a week experiences and meeting times with God. Everyday experiences, different anointings, new encounters with our Almighty God is what we seek after.
I encourage you to move out of your lukewarm state. Not because God will bless you, or keep you. Not for me, not for family, not for friends. Do it because you understand that God sent his ONLY Son, to sacrifice his life for us. Do it because Jesus CHOSE to die for us. Do it becaue the Holy Spirit CARES enough to give us what we need to have everlasting life. Do it because you understand that we can never repay God for the sacrifices he made and the least we can do is give ourselves to him. Holding nothing back. Completly give ourselves to a God who truly wants fellowship and relationship with us. He wants to love us and for us to love him. Jesus wants us.
We have all done somethings we are not necessarily proud of. And we wonder how such and awesome, pure Holy, magnificant, Mighty, High and Lifted up God could want to know us. But God wants us people. He loves us and cares for us.
Allow God to love you. Allow God to make his desires your desires. Allow God to transform you into the young man or woman that he will have you to be. I can assure you that you will not regret it.
God Bless you!
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