Trusting God

Today's word of the day is very similar to yesterday's.

Scripture:

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:6

Comments:

If we acknowledge God in every thing we do, he will lead us down the path that he has planned for us.  Our own peace and  happiness lies on the path that God has for us, not on our own.  We usually think we know what would make us happy, but we really don't.  Sometimes, we get glimpses of God's plan for us and we wish for it, but we think its not possible, its unrealistic, or we could never succeed that way.  When we think that, we are actually right!  There is no way we could achieve God's plan for us without His help.  He knows what our talents and abilities are.  He will also give us the tools we need to succeed if we take the steps he lays before us with faith.

Acknowledge Him when you wake up, when you lay down, when you succeed and when you fail.  Acknowledge Him in every aspect of your life, and He will show the steps to take, they way to go, the choices to make for a future with meaning.

God's Spirit

Scripture:

Galatians 5: 16-23

16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want.18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Comments:

When we walk in the Spirit of God, the Spirit gives us the strength and desire to go good things instead of sin.  Our flesh, the human part of us, wants to sin, but when we let God's Spirit live within us, we will do good things.

How do we Walk in the Spirit?

For a new Christian, this may seem like a hard thing to do, but actually it's not that hard if you are dedicated to doing it.  We walk in the Spirit when we spend much time in prayer.  We should always be in 'an attitude of prayer'.  Mentally acknowledge God's presence with us at all times.  When you are driving or walking, be mentally talking to Him.  Thank Him for all of the good things in your life.  Express to Him your need for patience, wisdom, and love for others.  Ask Him to go with you at work or school.  Ask Him for help on your test, or project.  Ask Him for strength to make good choices instead of sinful, or selfish ones.  Mentally quote scriptures and think about how they apply to your life. When you stay in tune with God, you will find that His Spirit is in communication with your spirit, and you will do good things.

Sin = Selfish Acts

Fruit of the Spirit = Unselfish Acts

What are some ways, or things you do, to help you stay in tune with God's Spirit?  Please see a comment.

Word of the Day Romans 8:38 - 39

Scripture: Romans 8:38 - 39

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present or the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God.

Comments:

The love of God is eternal and knows no limitations.  No matter what we have done, where we are spiritually in life, or physically, we will never be separated from God's love.  We did not do anything to earn God's love, and there is nothing that we can do to lose it.  When no one else loves us, God loves the unlovable.

Word of the Day: Matthew 5:27

Scripture: Matthew 5:27

You have heard it said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Comments:

The key words in this verse are: has already committed adultery with her in his heart.  This tells me that the act of adultery is a symptom of the sin that is already within our hearts. The sin begins in our heart.  If we know we have this sinful nature, we should guard ourselves from falling into this trap by avoiding looking at others lustfully.  Let NOT looking at others lustfully become a habit!  Look away and say a quick prayer and then forget about it.  The physical act of adultery is a sin, but if we are aware that the sin began in our hearts, well before the actual act, it will help us guard ourselves against it.

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Word of the Day: Proverbs 6:30-35

Scripture: Proverbs 6:30-35

Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.  Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold, though it costs him all the wealth of his house.  But a man who commits adultery lacks judgement; whoever does so destroys himself.  Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away; for jealousy arouses a husbands fury, and we will show no mercy when he takes his revenge.  He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse the bribe, however great it is.

Comments:

 We know that we are the bride of Christ, and he is the husband; so if we do not serve him, or live for him we are committing spiritual adultery.  Reading the scripture above, we see that jealousy arouses a husbands fury and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.  Wow!  That is pretty scarey to me.




What thoughts does this scripture bring to your mind?  Please leave a comment.