Who are you really? Seriously, take a time out for a moment, are you the same person you present yourself as to others?
When you tell people you are a Christian, does your personal life reflect a person who truly walks closely with the Lord.
Can people see the Fruits of the Spirit in your life? The Fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Or is there any traits of the flesh? The character traits of someone walking in the sinful nature are sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies.
You know we all can have ghosts in our closets, we can all live a dual life, pretending to be Godly, yet living a life that is actually ungodly.
The key is to be real with yourself. Be real with God. God wants you to love him completely with nothing in the flesh in your life. So…do some soul searching. Ask God if there is anything that you are thinking, feeling and/or doing that he disapproves of that he wants to work on with you.
Integrity is a big deal with God. It is being transparent with God and your fellow man. It is truly being available to Love and to be loved.
Integrity is being honest with yourself and others. It is not being afraid to share your areas of weakness and sharing your true self with others.
Integrity is being a testimony of Truth. It is walking in the way of Righteousness, it is putting God’s commands before your own. It is being authentic.
Here is a great scripture verse to hold onto:
1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.[b] 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3: 1-15.
Dive into God’s word, spend some serious quiet time with the Lord. Allow Christ to dwell deeply in your heart, invite him to remove anything of the flesh from you, and seek the Lord..repent of your ways.
Remember, every single one of us will need to give an account of how we lived our lives. Live for Christ..and let go of the self, temptations, and be real and authentic.
Love,
T.
January 11th, 2010
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I am taking the next 2 weeks off for the Holiday break. So there will be no blog entries till after the 1st of January.
May you truly embrace Christ this Christmas season…
Love,
T
December 19th, 2009
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Today, just believe in the impossible.
If God says in his Word, he will never leave you nor forsake you, believe God.
If God says in his Word, that you are an overcomer through Jesus Christ..believe God..that you are going to make it through.
If God says in his Word, you are more than a conqueror in Christ..believe that nothing can seperate you from the Love of God.
If God says in his Word, my plans for you are to prosper and succeed..believe that God is pathing the way for you…
If God’s word says...Believe..than Trust God…believe in the Impossible…for everything is possible for those who believe.
I believe in you…God does too..believe in God and yourself..and you will guided by God’s Holy Spirit on what God wants to fulfill in your life.
Love,
T
December 11th, 2009
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Real simple message today…just Love.
Love the way God intended for us all to love. Love unconditionally.
The only way you are truly going to be able to Love others is to have Christ as your Personal Savior. Once you have accepted Christ in your heart, asked for forgiveness and repented of your ways…the Holy Spirit comes into your life to guide you in the ways of the Lord and how to truly love.
When Love directs your path…nothing is impossible, for God is love..and God makes everything possible.
Love conquers all. Love never fails. Love casts out all fears for there is no fear in God’s perfect love.
So…today make the decision to re-committ your life to Christ. Reqlinquish any control, selfish desires, and sins to God. Surrender your life to God..and let God’s spirit have complete control of your entire life.
And then..watch as God just takes over…and loves through you.
Love,
T
December 10th, 2009
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Day of Rest. (:
No blog entries for today.
Love,
T
December 6th, 2009
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Heavenly Father,
Lord I love you with all my heart, soul, and mind. I pray Lord that all who read this post are filled with your Love. Just fill them to over flowing with your presence. May they be in awe of you. May they have a personal Love encounter with you today.
Lord speak to each person’s heart, soul, and mind through out the day. Tell them about what matters and what counts. Share with them your will for their lives. Guide their steps so that each step they take draws them closer to you.
Lord, I praise you for your gift of Love you demonstrated through your son, Jesus. I pray that each of us never takes for granted the gift of salvation by the death of your son. May we be reminded that you paid the price for all our sins on the cross. Thank you for giving your life so that we can have eternal life. May all come to know of your saving Grace and Mercy through the Cross.
Lord, thank you for your Holy Spirit. Our counselor, guide, and helper to show us how to live a life that is filled with you in it. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that teaches us all things. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that opens our hearts, minds, and eyes to your ways. Thank you so much for your Holy Spirit that makes your Holy word come alive.
Lord, live through each of us. May we die to the self, take up your cross, and simply follow you. May we allow you to live through us so that your Kingdom can be preached through us. May we bear witness of you Lord Jesus.
Thank you for everything, and may we exemplify you in all our ways, and may we love our neighbors as ourselves. May we love through you and not of our own agenda.
I pray all these things in Jesus name,
Love,
T
December 1st, 2009
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It is the Thanksgiving Week!
So the Lord impressed upon me to take the week off from writing..so enjoy your Holidays.
Every day think of something you are grateful for..and thank God for that blessing.
The Lord is pleased when we take time out to thank him for his blessings he has bestowed on us. So take the time to do so throughout the week.
Love,
T
November 23rd, 2009
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Enjoy your weekend, and spend time in God’s word, prayer, and fellowship via Church.
No blog entry for Today nor tomorrow, I am resting up for next week’s entries. (:
November 21st, 2009
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It is so easy to judge a person and situation and assume we know the whole story.
How quick are we to be critical of others when they share what they have done in their lives.
How quick are we to assume to know the answers to a person’s situation based on what we know.
How quickly do we slander a person when we hear of a person’s shortcomings.
How quickly do we distance ourselves from people when they share intimate experiences that have shaped their lives.
How quickly are we do judge and love with conditions.
How quickly are we at a zero tolerance level when someone shares their situation and how they are in the grips of despair.
We all fall short at times and judge others. We all can put our walls up towards people.
For what ever reason, we can judge rather than stop and say to ourselves, “Why am I judging? What is it about this situation or person that is causing me to have a zero tolerance towards them and the situation?”
Think about it, do you like being judged, people assuming things, people distancing themselves from you, and just people not wanting to associate with you. The slander that follows hurts too. Do you like it? No.
Remember, Jesus came to forgive all sinners, and to set the captives free. All sinners, the worse of the worst he forgave when they came to ask for forgiveness. They repented and changed their ways. He does this for all of us. And it is a process.
Some of the greatest testimonies are of one’s of people that were really caught up in their sins..and yet they found Christ, accepted Christ in their heart, and they lives were changed forever. They were set free.
So the next time you hear about someone else or a situation, and you find yourself judging them, first pray for them. Seek the Lord for his direction and understanding. Then..ask the Lord why you are judging them, what is is about them or the situation that you find a part of you in it. Next..remember it is Christ who does the restoring, healing, and purifying in a person’s heart. So just pray that Christ does a magnificent work in their lives..so they can be a living testimony giving Glory to God for all.
Just keep your focus on Christ..not on judging. Judging puffs up the flesh, pride, and ego. There is no love in judging..and remember in Christ there is no condemnation.
Keep allowing Christ to work in you..allow Christ to keep molding you into being the person he wants you to be. And let God mold and shape others as well. They don’t need you and I to judge them. It makes them feel worse about their situation.
We are all “new creations” in Christ, and we are all Christ’s workmanship. We are all works in process..so be kind, compassionate, merciful, loving, patient, and forgiving towards all.
Allow Christ, the Holy Spirit, and God to continue the work they started in a person’s life till completion..don’t judge. Let God do his thing in each person’s heart, mind, and spirit. He is drawing all of us home to him..so don’t judge. You represent Christ to them, so don’t judge those who are being changed from who they were and what they have done through the indwelling of Jesus in their lives.
Just love a person where they are at.
Love,
T.
November 19th, 2009
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Sometimes we may not know what the Lord is doing in our lives, and he just asks us to trust in him.
Sometimes we may not experience God’s love and yet the Lord asks us to continue to walk in love.
Sometimes we may not feel like spending time in prayer and in God’s word, yet the Lord asks us to be obediant and continue to do so.
Sometimes we may not want to go to church, be in fellowship or be in a small bible study group, yet the Lord asks us to continue to do so.
Sometimes we can look at who we were, our sins, our shortcomings, and we don’t believe the Lord has forgiven us., yet has has forgiven us.
Sometimes we can make decisions based on our feelings, our own desires, and ambitions, opposed to seeking the Lord and finding out what his will is for our lives.
Sometimes we can misunderstand our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and make judgement calls on them, and the Lord asks us not to judge..and to just deal with our own shortcomings.
Sometimes we can feel alone even though we know the Lord is with us.
Sometimes we can say and do things that are not Christ-like..and the Lord asks us to go to those we have hurt and ask forgiveness.
There is always going to be sometimes..times when we fall short, when we don’t feel like spending time with God, and all God asks us that in those sometimes..we don’t get caught up with what does not matter. And to focus on what matters.
So in those “sometimes’ focus more on God’s love for you..and make an extra effort to put God first in your life, and making him your first love and priority. Even when you don’t feel like it…do spend time with the Lord it might be the case that the Lord really has something to share with you.
Don’t let “sometimes” get the best of you..I even have “sometimes” and use those “sometimes” as red flags that I really need to draw near to the Lord.
Use those “sometimes” as a red flag in your own life..to spend time cultivating your personal relationship with the Lord by being in God’s word, prayer, fellowship and being in the body of the church via a Sunday service & Bible study.
Love,
T
November 17th, 2009
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