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I just wanted to go this far and turn back. To go and get what I want and return without any problems. But sin has taken me farther than I needed to go and now the consequences are starting to roll. I just wanted to stay for a certain amount of time and leave when it was convenient for me. To enjoy sinful pleasure and walk away scott free. But sin has kept me longer than I wanted to stay. I had an amount I was willing to pay and not spend more than I needed to. To pay the min

Lord, we are living in the days where everyone does what is right in their own eyes. Many people do not want to live for God anymore, not even give respect the authority of his word. Misusing the name of the Lord by carelessly using the good things he has made for evil. The world is in a chaotic period that has been labouring for centuries in sin and death. The groans of the earth and everything in it are getting louder. It cries out for justice and freedom knowing the labor

Lord, help me to trust your heart when I don't see your hand. I look for you and the answer is not there yet. I pray to you but nothing has changed. All I can do is trust in your character and the authority of your word. No trial has overtaken me that is not faced by others. God is faithful, he will not allow me to be tested beyond my power to remain firm. He is my place of sanity in the midst of insanity. At the time I am put to the test, Christ will give me the strength to

Sin starts like a paper cut to your heart. A silent slice that enters the mind and thoughts begin to get thwarted. Alittle whisper here and a cheap moment there begins to add up. The tiny paper cut becomes a gaping whole in heart and it begins to consume everything we love, most importantly our time. Like a black hole sinful desires sucks everything good out of our lives. We become like spiritual cowards running away when no one is chasing us. Integrity is compromised and in

Too much pride will destroy you. It's good to take pride in your work, in your family, and in the talents God has given you. But remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully being made into the image of Christ. And the pride of life is something we must stop pursuing and follow after the humility of Jesus. There is an uncontrollable craving for everything we see, and selfish pride in our achievements and possessions. This comes from the spirit of this world and not from God

I need to stay centered. Even if I go too far to the left or to the right, I still must gather myself and get Christ centered. Throughout the day the cares of the world steal my joy. The enemy comes and tries to steal the word in my heart filling me with doubt. Then to top it all off temptation pounces on me in my moments of weakness, knocking over my cup of spiritual growth. I picture this cup that is overflowing with confidence in Christ. It starts off great in the morning

Surges, we have surges going all throughout our body. Desires that chase us throughout the day letting us know that we are hungry, tired, stimulated, or sad. Daily we get these power surges that trip up the spiritual currents in our hearts and minds. For some anger powerfully surges, for others lust and jealousy surges out. Strong desires that ravish our flesh if left out of control. We have set up faulty wiring in our thinking and allowed sin to be birthed in our hearts. We

In the moment we struggle with pain and sin, but God knows that his grace is sufficient for us. Like a good good father he is training us in righteousnes so we can mature in our faith. To be wholehearted like Christ, well rounded and complete as God is. God wants you to grow in your faith so you can be the man or women of God he has called you to be. Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do

Be perfect unto maturity. As a child I remember my father disciplining me many times for doing something wrong. On this one occasion, I was very angry and said in my heart as well as with my mouth, I hate you. I could tell it affected him and years later we talked about it. I asked for his forgiveness and he admitted he was hurt. He was doing the best he knew how as a godly earthly father. I could not understand at the time many of the things he reproved me for, but years lat

God is wholehearted. He is completely and sincerely devoted to our lives. He is determined to mold us into the image of Christ through his grace and truth. His love is enthusiastic, wanting to forgive and pour out His Spirit upon us. A spirit of adoption stirring within us telling us we are children of God, filled with his power and love. Totally submitted to Jesus we must leave no stone unturned in our lives. Striving to mature in the areas of our lives Holy Spirit is bringi