#livingholylives

2 Corinthians 7: 1 “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleans ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

Each morning I wake up and the first thought that springs to mind is God. I say “thank You Lord for another day.” Jump out of bed and run the water in my shower. There are times when I feel miserable and just crawl out of my bed but most of the time I am grateful for a brand new day. I say thank You to the LORD for granting me another chance in life.

I respect other religions and I mix with a number of people which are not Christians.  I have learned that we cannot push our faith onto other people who are not interested in Christians. So when they speak to me about their gods I listen and node and make a comment here and there. I serve a Living God and know that should they come to love God the way I do, they would be great ambassadors for His kingdom.  From my point of view I am learning to stay humble. My attitude to people has to have tolerance and I need to love them with the Love of Christ. I am faithful to the Lord my God and will do whatever He wants me to do.

Living a holy life is an instruction from God, be holy as the LORD your God is holy. It’s not easy living a holy live, you need to focus on not swearing, cursing and acting just like “Joe soap.” 

Prayer

Abba Father, I humbly come into Your presence this morning, I pray LORD that I aspire to live a holy life as it is YOUR instruction for my life. I am not always faithful in being Holy and I humbly pray forgive me. Teach me to place a guard over my mouth and keep out the filth and dirt that pours out of it on occasion. I ask this in the name of the LORD Jesus Christ. Amen

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My troubled conscience!

Psalm 32: 5 KJV “I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”

I really get angry with people and they frustrate me and before I know it I have sinned by saying really ugly things about them. The truth of the matter is my conscience bothers me to such an extent that I confess my mouth to the LORD my God asking for forgiveness.  They don’t even know I said whatever but I realize God heard me and I feel truly bad about it.

In confessing my sin I feel better and I can carry on. I need to get whatever off my chest and move forward. Then I get these little reminders that plague my mind and I realize that the Devil is reminding me of past sins that have been forgiven. I bind him and send him back to where he came from. Not accepting the thoughts he tried to plant in my mind.

The Greek Word translated as confession means “to agree with God.” I strive each and every day to come into agreement with God. I know and realize that I am not perfect but God knows my heart and understands me.  I read this message posted on G+ “Make a habit of shutting down conversations that aim to tear others down.” Lord we need to implement this in our own lives to honour You.

Prayer

Lord God in humbleness I pray forgive me for being difficult at times, for being too sensitive and always trying to impress people. Lord You know I love You with all my heart and that I want to be a good person and maintain a right spirit towards people and You Lord. Forgive me if I have offended You or anybody today. In the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

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#fight/flee

Judges 3: 31 ESV “After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed 600 of the Philistines with an oxgoad, and he also saved Isreal.”

Looking at this passage made me think of a number of reasons this guy “Shamgar” killed 600 Philistines. He must have been living in Israel and had more than enough of the Philistines raids on the town. I looked his name up and it seems he sit a Hebrew person.

Now thinking about this ox goad, I see it is a formidable sharpened instrument, sometimes ten feet long. Shamgar must have been very good with using this object.

It is clear that he didn’t worry about what would the people say, or how could he get involved. He saw a problem and took action.

How are doing when it comes to facing your problems?  Do you think you will do something about it or will you leave it and not get involved?

Prayer

Lord God please help us to stand up for what we believe in and guide us. Lord You knows our thoughts and heart, forgive us if we fail in trying. We will do the best we can. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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“You cannot withstand the storm. I am the storm”

Psalm 119: 165 “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

Keep calm, chill and relax! These words create a storm within me. I cannot relax when I have asked you or instructed you to do something specifically for me. The calm sea my being becomes dark and stormy the minute these simple words are spoken “keep calm, take a chill pill.”  Seriously!

Now you see I have a bit of a temper and I struggle to take the high road on small issues.  The problem I believe is that I feel disrespected when I pick up you have laid to me in my face. Oh my goodness my face turns red and if possible smoke will come out of my ears that very minute. Words pour out before I can even think or comprehend what I am saying. 

I am struggling with these emotions and I am told the I am emotional immature and that I should learn to take control. I am learning, I go to God’s word on more than one occasion and lately when someone makes me mad, I excuse myself from their company and leave the room. 

Prayer

Please Lord God, You know what makes me mad. I am really struggling with my temper and I am asking You to help me take control of my stormy temper. I ask this in the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

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