Thursday, February 27, 2014

Breaking free and breaking forth

Today I went to church. For some reason I had a Great desire to not be there. As we wait for  service to start I noticed how cold it was.  To pass time I sat on the sofa reading the book of Jeremiah.  My feet felt as thou I had no socks or shoes on. I was so sleepy and cold I could barely keep my eyes open.  I looked around the walls and all the televisions were fixed on these 2 words break free. I thought nothing about it until I was able to sit down inside the service.  As I sat there the word break free came into my mind and thoughts. I wanted to break free from all the negative thoughts which I have each time I enter church. I know that the church is more than just a building because we as mankind cannot build a house to contain God. However his word says that we are to gather in his name. By gathering together we get a close encounter with Christ and the word of God. Church is suppose to inspire us to continue in his word. The bible says " if 2 or more are gathered in his name so also is he. This 1 sentence is the only thing which kept me from not leaving.  

Maybe I'm crazy but church as a child was about the word of God being taught to all people and language. Lately I feel as thou I need to read for myself because listening to the pastor will not teach me the word. If I was someone who was unable to read and write I would be very lost. The bible has 66 chapters but week after week and pastor after pastor all I hear is the sermon of Paul. I have to ask " is the bible only about paul. I once studied with Jehovah's witnesses and we only read from the watchtower. So here again my learning is being controlled. So I stopped my studies with them and years later tried the Mormons. I had to let that go simple because I was totally lost on their bible which contained names and chapters that I had never heard of. Many many years ago I went to a catholic school!! I remember the statue of Mary on the wall and us saying the hail Mary. I am thankful that those years did not last long. I know that the bible says " we should not have statues or anything that pertains to heaven or earth or the sea below. Exodus 20:4 thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under  the earth.
So how do I break free and what am I breaking free from? Breaking free for me means breaking free  from the grips of worry and insecurities, and everything which separates us from God. Worrying about what others have to say or think. I cannot control other people's thoughts. Nor can I control what they choose to say, but I know today I felt good about life. Understanding that being well dressed should not make me feel better or being dressed in rags should not cause me to feel less than human. I know that people whether in church or on the street judge each other based on our outward appearance. People gossip, giggle and talk. Yet the bible says for us to not gossip.Romans 1:29  Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, 
murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip. I wanted to break free from all the years I allowed fear and sin to rule or have control of my life. I was so busy talking about Satan and his capabilities that I did not realize how much power I kept giving him. I had to realize that instead of focusing my thoughts on Satan I had to focus on God and what God can do and what God has done. Satan tries to keep us down and he works through people. People entice each other through their misery loving company routine, they  also entice through their lies which others seek to listen to and believe. I know that worrying, insecurities, lies and all those things which Satan hovers over us is not from God. Today I am letting everyone know that I use to be afraid of talking my dreams into existence. I did not want Satan to hear and forfeit my dreams. How freaking dumb of me. I was more afraid of the devil than of God. God is the only one who can forfeit my dreams, and my life. As people we tend to think we know others when we don't even know our own self. So often I have passed judgement on others and get very upset when others do the same thing. I have found myself being a self righteous Pharisee.  I am breaking free of passing judgement on others and being a self righteous Pharisee. 
Mathew7:2 for in the same way you judge others you will be judged and in the same measure you use it will be measured to you. Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed; God, I thank you that I am not like other people, robbers, evil doers, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. The bible does tell us that Jesus committed no sin. So it is possible for us as people to not live in sin. John 8:3-11 And the scribes and Pharisees bought unto him a woman taken into adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, this woman was taken into adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have an accusation to accuse him. But Jesus stopped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, he that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone. And again he stooped down and wrote on the ground, and they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee? She said, no man ,Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more. John 5:14 and after that, Jesus found him in the temple, and said unto him, behold, thou art made whole; sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.


So breaking free from the bondage of sin is not anything we alone can do,  Hebrews 4:12 but the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword piercing even to the dividing usunder of soul and spirit  and of the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. We need to read on a continuous basis and stay in constant prayer  because that is our key to breaking free. So it is possible to break free from every thing that Satan uses to hold us back. John 10:10  Jesus said, I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly. John 14:27 He also said, my peace I give you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Break free

Today I went to church and the sermon was about breaking free
So how do I break free and what am I breaking free from? Breaking free for me means breaking free  from the grips of worry and insecurities, and everything which separates us from God. Worrying about what others have to say or think. I cannot control other people's thoughts. Nor can I control what they choose to say, but I know today I felt good about life. Understanding that being well dressed should not make me feel better or being dressed in rags should not cause me to feel less than human. I know that people whether in church or on the street judge each other based on our outward appearance. People gossip, giggle and talk. Yet the bible says for us to not gossip.Romans 1:29  Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, 
murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip. I wanted to break free from all the years I allowed fear and sin to rule or have control of my life. I was so busy talking about Satan and his capabilities that I did not realize how much power I kept giving him. I had to realize that instead of focusing my thoughts on Satan I had to focus on God and what God can do and what God has done. Satan tries to keep us down and he works through people. People entice each other through their misery loving company routine, they  also entice through their lies which others seek to listen to and believe. I know that worrying, insecurities, lies and all those things which Satan hovers over us is not from God. Today I am letting everyone know that I use to be afraid of talking my dreams into existence. I did not want Satan to hear and forfeit my dreams. How freaking dumb of me. I was more afraid of the devil than of God. God is the only one who can forfeit my dreams, and my life. As people we tend to think we know others when we don't even know our own self. So often I have passed judgement on others and get very upset when others do the same thing. I have found myself being a self righteous Pharisee.  I am breaking free of passing judgement on others and being a self righteous Pharisee. 
Mathew7:2 for in the same way you judge others you will be judged and in the same measure you use it will be measured to you. Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed; God, I thank you that I am not like other people, robbers, evil doers, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. The bible does tell us that Jesus committed no sin. So it is possible for us as people to not live in sin. John 8:3-11 And the scribes and Pharisees bought unto him a woman taken into adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, this woman was taken into adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have an accusation to accuse him. But Jesus stopped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, he that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone. And again he stooped down and wrote on the ground, and they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee? She said, no man ,Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more. John 5:14 and after that, Jesus found him in the temple, and said unto him, behold, thou art made whole; sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.


So breaking free from the bondage of sin is not anything we alone can do,  Hebrews 4:12 but the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword piercing even to the dividing usunder of soul and spirit  and of the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. We need to read on a continuous basis and stay in constant prayer  because that is our key to breaking free. So it is possible to break free from every thing that Satan uses to hold us back. John 10:10  Jesus said, I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly. John 14:27 He also said, my peace I give you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

I Said A Prayer

I went to see the judge. I could not see his face so I just expressed to him how I felt. I opened my heart and let the words spill from my mouth. I was so distraught that I had tears falling down my face. I told him all of my concerns and worries. I said you know " I was told that you were the highest judge in the land. I was also told that you are better than the Supreme Court I  also said " judge, " I do not and cannot afford a lawyer; he said, " don't worry because one has been provided free for you . I must warn you, you need to go through him before you can see me. He is the counselor who will listen to your case, present it to me and we will determine the outcome. Also you cannot lie about anything because I do not listen to liars and I hate liars. I know those who tell the truth and those who lie. 
I said; but judge I have many adversaries who hate me and wrongfully accuse me and I am at a loss for words and what to do. I have no one else who will take my case nor do I have anyone who is on my side. The judge basically told me, my child" I have seen your trials and I am aware of your situation. Do not worry yourself because my son who is your counselor paid the cost of this trial long before the foundation of this world. Your adversity can do no more than I allow him, if only you would believe in me. I am God, the living God, you cannot hide from me, I hear you and those who call on me with an honest heart I hear. I will advocate for you when no one else can, I will save you when every one else has given up on you, when hope seems lost, allow me to be your hope, I am the light that shines through the darkness, I am he who sees all things and knows all things. Never Underestimate  My Love For You.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Jesus take the wheel.

Before the creation of this world we were called. We were called at birth and we are called at death. God also calls us during our lifetime to salvation. Many run and refuse to hear his voice but many people also listen and return to him. Just look at it this way; who is at the wheel driving when you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel, when all hope is lost, when there is no one else to turn to, when you don't see your tomorrow, when you are so far out on a limb and all you want to do is fall, when no one else understands or seem to care. Is it God or Satan that drives you? (there is no in between) who do we allow to take the wheel? If we allow Jesus then all is not lost, but if we allow Satan to take the wheel, where exactly are we going? We end up on a road which leads to destruction of our life, family and friends.

There is no time to harbor hate, envy or jealousy because no one is promised tomorrow. Those things only lead to more pain which is harmful to us inwardly and outwardly. Sometimes we have pain that no doctor can heal but Jesus can. There's no time to quit or give up because God created us to be strong. When we come to a place in life and we can't seem to go on and don't have the strength to fight, just let God fight for you. We cannot do it by ourselves and if we allow Christ to fight our battles we will never loose because there is no power greater than him, there is no storm that he cannot calm, there is no battle that he cannot win, there is no disease that he cannot heal, there is no heart that he cannot mend, and there is no life that he cannot save. I say these words because they are true " I once was lost but now I am found, I once was blind but now I see.

Some people comprehend a little better than others but none of us can truly comprehend the love that Jesus has for us. It is taller than the sky, deeper than the ocean and wider than this universe