The Bible promises us that we as believers are more than conquerors. Yet so many live in defeat. What is wrong? How can these words be real in each life? The words of the Bible can be so much rhetoric if we can’t relate them to our lives. How can we defeat the enemy we are dealing with? What are the gods that try to defeat us? Alcohol. Drugs. Jealousy. Anger. Fear. Etc. Reason – Failing to recognize the enemy…
A prayer I think, O God, that You want us to be obsessed with You. Not just committing to a lifestyle. Not just going to church and trying to be like others in the group. But, living, breathing, moving about in You. Rejoicing in You. Not in what we have gotten out of You. But just You. Delighting ourselves inside of You. Discovering new attributes of You. Not learning a lifestyle. Like a swimmer might enjoy diving, swimming, somersaulting, twirling…
O God, You are incomprehensible. You completely envelop our earth, our solar system and our galaxy. You contain all the universe and You extend infinitely in all directions. We are in You. Oh, if only we could grasp such a thought. All is Your kingdom and You rule Your kingdom with righteousness with an underlying motive of love. If only we could grasp that truth. We would not fear or worry. We would gladly surrender our will, our throne to…
I’d like to share with you a small book written over 300 years ago called Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. Have you heard of it? It was a series of conversations and letters written to encourage a friend or another believer. He lived from 1614-1691. In his very ordinary life as monk who worked in the kitchen, he learned the presence of God was always with him in a very real way. Here is a quote from…
How can we communicate with God? The natural person through the brain cannot receive those things of God. Only the Spirit in the spirit of man can receive from God. God through His Spirit reveals the deep things of God. We who have been born again from above, have His Spirit in us that we might know all things freeling given by God. Holy knowledge is received in the heart that is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. No other way….
Trusting God is only possible by keeping our eyes on Him. The larger Jesus is in our field of vision, the smaller is everything else. Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. We will be less anxious. Fretting will flee. The storms will cease to frighten us. Believing He is in control of our circumstances will enable us to surrender…
I have started reading through the Bible on YouTube. Just simply reading through the Bible one chapter at a time. The channel is called Bible Reading with Study Guide. The above image should link to the channel. The length of each reading is about 45-60 minutes. However, it is divided into chapters with the time stamp in the description box. That will make it more convenient for you to read one chapter or the whole daily reading as you choose….
Have you been visiting with God? Have you discovered that prayer(visiting with God) can be an enjoyable experience? If it is possible for you, go for a walk and visit with God. Or find a quiet place in your home to be with Him alone. If this is new, just give yourself time to adjust to hearing with your heart and not your brain. This will deepen your relationship with your God. John 14:16, 17 And I will pray the…
God is waiting for you to visit with Him. So go take a walk with Him and share your thoughts. Then allow Him to share His thoughts with you. Holy knowledge is received in the heart that is the home of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 If He doesn’t live in you, then ask, “Give me a new heart, Lord, so I can hear Your heart. Come live in me.” Heart to heart. Then enjoy that special relationship that…
Do you know that you are surrounded by God’s love? Imagine a faint mist swirling around you. Can you feel it brushing your skin? That is a very poor picture of being surrounded, but I can’t think of anything else. Are you aware of God’s presence? Jesus told us to abide, to live in His love. I think we need to imagine it. Can you abide in something if it is only in your head in word pictures? No. His…
