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Just had an incredible time with two of my mentors. There is NOTHING like being around Spiritual Fathers!
It’s funny how we as believers are misguided by our own sinful hearts leading us to say things we really don’t mean and mean things we would never say. Let me give just a few translations to some statements I’ve heard from believers and ministers over the last few months and over the last few years. Let them be waving red flags the next time you hear yourself say them (or want to say them) Allow the Holy Spirit to stop you in your tracks.
What is said and/or thought will be represented by “S:” What I mean is… will be represented by “M:”
For Believers In General
S: “I can’t do that, God. I just can’t.” M: (translation: this means that ) I believe God is not strong enough to do what He’s telling me He can do through me. I believe that I’m smarter than God and that my ways are higher than His. He must be wrong because I’m unequipped for the task He’s asking of me.”
S: “That idea was mine to begin with.” “I think I’m going to lower the bonus I give out this year by just a little so I can give myself a little bit better bonus. After all, I work the hardest and it’s my company to begin with.” “I’m careful with my money. God, I know you’re tugging on my heart to give to that non-profit, but I’ve got bills to pay and financial goals. I’m a good steward.” M: “I’m greedy and want everything for myself.”
S: “Satan was attacking me. I was just so under attack this week. Satan is to blame again! Let’s just move on from this disagreement.” M: I am unwilling to admit that I gave in to Satan’s lie which was meant to destroy our relationship. I am unwilling to take ownership for my own sins and short-comings. I believe that if I can just put all the attention on Satan then I can avoid taking any responsibility for my own poor choices.”
S: “I heard that… is being kicked out. Can you believe pastor would be so heartless.” M: I’m willing to assume the worst of people and believe a lie before
Are you walking in humility and confidence? Are you doing what God has created you to do? Are you finding the fulfillment and joy that God desires for you?
Just wanted to share one of the testimonies from last weekend - a woman named Robin testified that she has suffered for so long with pain in her back and in her feet as her toes curl up and cause pain and discomfort… Jesus responded to her child-like faith and healed her completely, even straightening out her toes!!! Thank you, Jesus!
If we’ll just put First Things First, we’ll start to live in the peace and joy that God has for us! Listen to the podcast to find out more.
One more life entered into a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father tonight at The Well youth group! And 2/3 responed to start putting GOD first in their life - to seek first HIS kingdom and not theirs!!! Thank You Jesus!!!
God never ceases to amaze me. Again, God revealed Himself and communicated so clearly through multiple prophetic words to a young man last Sunday during our service. In short, he was encouraged and prophesied to my dad, the pastor, then 3 or 4 minutes later, I prophesied the same words to him. God made it so clear how He REALLY DOES know us inside and out. He knows us better than we know ourselves. It was so evident that this was a turning point for this young man, a fork in the road if you will. God cares that much about us! God will stop at nothing to win your heart!
When Jesus was agonizing over going to the cross, there were two things, two loves more specifically, that propelled him to move forward. First,
