Cast your cares on the Lord when things begin to stress you out. God has an answer for every problem that plagues society. And more importantly, God has the answer to every problem you’re facing today, therefore we already have the answer! Simply ask Him, then listen and wait for His response. And when you begin to hear Him speak DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO DO! Refuse to worry over problems. You have access to the source of the solution to every problem.
We go through things as we live out our lives here on earth. But I challenge you to think of the phrase “Going Through Things” in a different light. We go through challenges like a bullet goes through cardboard. We go through obstacles like an airplane goes through the clouds. We go through hardships like a knife goes through butter. The next time someone tells you that they are going through some things, share this imagery with them. Oh, and as we go through things we also annihilate them by the power of God!
Never follow the masses. This is not our home. We live in an anti-Christ society. We as Christians are going in the opposite direction of the flow of this world. Take a look at the things that are important in the world today and look at them through the lens of Christianity and you’ll see that the world view of things is counter to Christian beliefs. Avoid getting caught up in the flow of pop culture. Be wary of the direction that the masses are heading in. If you choose to follow the leader, make sure you know what direction the leader in heading in.
Scars are trophies. They can serve as reminders that you are a battle tested, victorious soldier in the Army of God. In the world, scars, particularly physical scars, are seen as ugly. But I believe that God sees our scars as beautiful. No one can deny that Jesus rose from the grave the victorious Son of God, yet He still carries scars from the crucifixion. We will one day see the nail prints in His hands in person. Likewise, wear your scars proudly. Scars come with testimonies.
World overcomers is what the bible calls those who are born of God (1 John 5:4). As overcomers, we should be compiling a catalog of testimonies. Something happens in the heart of someone who is currently floundering in a sea of doubt and unbelief when they hear the victorious testimony of someone who persevered and has overcome in an area that they are struggling in. The words of our testimony packs power and summons faith in the lives of those who hear them.
God loves you. Take a moment to meditate on that. The creator of heaven and earth loves you so much that He wants to spend time with you. He loves you so much that He wants to transform you from the inside out. I don’t think we will fully comprehend the magnitude of His love until we look into His eyes in person. I pray that we receive the Grace to see and understand the width, length, height and depth of love He has towards us who are privileged to call Him our Father.
Living in the past is one of the greatest tools the enemy uses to trip us up. When we’re concentrating on our past mistakes, we’re living under condemnation. Living in the past totally undermines the Grace of God. There is no mistake so big that the Grace of God can’t take care of. Ask God to give you the ability to fully understand the Grace of God that has been extended to you. Once His Grace toward you has been fully understood, acceptance of His Grace and forgiveness of yourself can take place.
God said it. Nothing more needs to be said. I understand that we live in a world where thoughts and opinions matter. I also understand that divine justice seems to be alluding us. But make no mistake about it, although the wheels of divine justice grind slowly, justice will prevail. It always has and it always will. God’s Word will be the last Word in our lives, in this county and in this world no matter how bad things may look presently. Whether you believe it or not is a mute point.
Book knowledge of God is where we all begin in our relationship with God. But as we study His Word and grow in our knowledge of Him something interesting begins to happen. We begin to experience His love, His presence, and His Lordship over our lives. Knowing God from a purely Theological standpoint is wonderful, but once you move from purely a knowledge standpoint to an experiential standpoint…….once you taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8) on a personal level, your life will never be the same.
Our feelings are unstable. Feelings change moment to moment. I’m not saying that our feelings and our emotions are bad. God gave them to us to fully experience and appreciate life. However, our feelings and emotions should never be in the drivers seat. They make lousy motorists. We walk by faith and not be sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). In this verse, sight is emblematic of our senses, feelings and emotions. Faith in God and in His Word must take precedence over feelings and emotions in order to be victorious in this life.
Understanding is overrated and completely unnecessary for us to use and enjoy most things in life. Think about it for a moment, we drive automobiles, use microwave ovens, wear watches, ride in elevators, and use electricity in varying applications. And unless any of these things are in our area of expertise, most of us have no clue how they work. Understanding of how they work is a mute point. Consider giving God, the creator of the Universe, as much consideration by simply doing what He said….apart from the need to understand.
Faith lives in a realm of existence that’s outside of that which can be seen or touched. Faith thrives in a place where the senses cannot roam. So if I am to believe that which my senses are unaware of, there has to be a guide or roadmap to show me what exists beyond my senses. That roadmap is God’s Word. The bible is the substance, the tangibility, the evidence, the proof of the things we cannot see (Hebrews 1:11). Allow it to lead and guide you. Stand on God’s Word, for He shall surely bring it to pass in your life.
All things are possible with God (Matthew 19:26). If this scripture is true, the opposite would also have to be true….nothing is impossible with God. Think of all the perceived impossibilities we face. Think about all the impossibilities that roll around in our heads on a daily basis. When we see or hear those supposed “impossible” things, how many times do we stop and meditate on the fact that all things are possible with God? In God’s realm of existence, impossible doesn’t exist.
First impressions speak volumes. They can both attract or deflect people. The bible calls us ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are His representatives here in the earth. Our quest to win the lost begins long before we open our mouths to utter anything about God. We’re being watched. We’re being judged. We can’t afford to allow anything to taint the image of the one we’ve been sent to represent. Let’s work to create an image of Christ in our physical bodies that speaks exceedingly well of Him.
The Invisible God created the natural, physical world. It can be said that invisible things are “more real” than visible things. It takes a while to wrap our heads around this concept because from birth we’re more conscious of physical things than we are of spiritual things. It takes effort to reverse this train of thought and “Walk by Faith” and not by sight as 2 Corinthians 5:7 instructs us to do. Giving the things of God first place in our lives assures us that we can walk through this life fearless and un-phased by the threats posed by our enemy.
Faith works when the Word of God is revealed. For instance, you can’t have faith to be healed of a debilitating illness unless you know that it’s God’s will to heal you of said illness. You can’t have faith to believe for the salvation of a loved one unless you know God’s Will concerning the salvation of the loved one. Faith doesn’t hang on thin air. It has to be attached to something. That “something” is the Word of God that is revealed to your spirit.
Share the Word of God by sharing the light that is in you. There are many voices out there spewing many words. Some are true and valid, others not so much. What if we were able to boldly impact the world by our silence? The bible says that we are the light of the world. Think about it for a moment. A light doesn’t make noise. A light simply shines. A light cannot go unnoticed. No matter how dark a room becomes, the smallest flicker of light can be seen. Consider closing your mouth and letting your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Joy of the Lord is here. It doesn’t leave when things go wrong in our lives, then come back when times are good. Joy is here. It’s here whether we feel joyful or not. Resist the temptation to attach joy to a thing, a place, a person or a status of life. Joy is a spiritual force. The bible calls it our strength. So when trying times come, tap into the joy that is within you, regardless of how you feel. Energize yourself by tapping into joy and overcome the circumstances of life with the strength of joy that is within you.
Mental health is a hot topic in society today. I believe the scriptures give an indication of how to achieve lasting mental heath. Isaiah 26:3 tells us that God will keep us in perfect peace. Can imagine that! To be able not only to experience peace, but perfect peace. But here’s the qualifier. We’ll have to keep our minds on Him. How do we keep our minds in God? By keeping our minds locked in on what He said. Locked in on what He said about the problem or situation that you currently find yourself in. The peace of God in any situation of life is at your disposal.
Faith is acting on what you believe. In Luke 6:46 Jesus asked the people “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? If you truly believe something, you’ll act on it. James 2:17 tells us that faith without works is dead. Even if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot display some sort of action, you’ll find that what you believe (that which you have faith for) will come out of your mouth through your words.