A little child lay in the dark; the room was strange, she saw no where, she was afraid; but then she called, FATHER, ARE YOU THERE?She felt a hand, so strong and warm, close clasping hers; then calm and clear. she heard her father's tender voice, YES, LAS, I AM HERE.Like the small child, we sometimes feel that we are in the dark of care; In terror of some harm, we call, O FATHER, ARE YOU THERE?We reach our hand to Him, and find, a blessed answer to our fear. His hand holds ours; we hear His voice, FEAR NOT FOR I AM HERE.So though we tremble in the dark, in need of strength and help and cheer, We have a tender Father's word, FEAR NOT, FOR I AM HERE.Dinnie McDole Hayes
You are not alone. You will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will hear you. "You will seek me and you will find me; when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you, says the Lord." (Jeremiah 29:12-14)
Father God,
You are always with us. In all our days, in every moment, if we open our eyes and heart to you, you are there and you desire to be found. You are everlasting love, everlasting life. When we are needy, you are sufficient. When we are helpless, you are helpful. When we are weak, you are strong. When we feel alone, you are intimately present. When it is dark, you are the only light we need. When we are insecure, you are our rock and fortress. Thank you Father for your faithfulness.
Jesus - thank you for the cross. There is no sinner that your blood cannot save. No sin that your blood cannot forgive. Your blood heals our wounds, breaks the chains of bondage and destruction, redeems our shame and pain and struggles of life. Thank you, Jesus for your sacrifice.
Holy Spirit - The counselor, the comforter, the Spirit of truth. When we are lost, you regenerate. When we are thirsty, you give us water. When we are divided, you unite. When we are carnel, you convict. When we can't pray, you intercede. When we are visionless, you show us things to come. When we are purposeless, you show us purpose.
Father, Son, and Spirit - fill us with joy and peace that we might overflow with hope. Thank you for your love, mercy and grace. We need you. We can't live without you. You are the light of the world. Make your face shine upon us O Lord! We give you honor and glory every day, every hour and every moment. Amen
"Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. And we who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is Spirit." (2 Cor. 3:17-18)
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December 15, 2010
December 03, 2010
We Live By The Spirit
"So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature" (Galatians 5:16)
We inherited a sinful nature. Before that dreadful day that Adam and Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they lived a life under the watchful, loving hand of God. All their needs were provided for. God had made them "in his image" to rule over the earth under God's authority. Adam was to do nothing without God. God would do his work in the world through His children.
After many years of man trying to "do it on his own" in his inherited sinful nature, God , in his mercy, sent His Son to earth so that man could be "reconciled" to God. Jesus death on the cross was payment for our sins. God placed all of His judgment on Him for our freedom. Freedom from what?
Freedom from the sinful nature. How does that happen? By accepting the "sacrifice" and placing our trust in God. By allowing him His authority over us as originally intended. Not only did God himself pay the price for our sins, He also put his very being inside of us. The Holy Spirit would live in every believer to guide and direct them that they would be transformed and conformed into the perfect image of God.
"…your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own. You were bought with a price." (1 Cor 6:19)
We are not our own - we are God's. He is our authority and if we want victory in this life, we must trust , abide in and submit to God. The Holy Spirit lives in our spirit. God's revelation comes from the Holy Spirit into our spirits.
What this means is that we must "live by the Spirit". Romans 8:8 tells us that "those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God." But Praise God! Paul continues and tells us "You however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you."
Romans 8:10-11 tells us that if Christ is in us, (if you're a Christian, He is), our Spirit is alive because of righteousness. 1 Cor 2:12 tells us that "We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us." The Holy Spirit is the motivator, energizer and operator of every revealed plan or vision from God. He wants to reveal our God-nature and cause us to live in a higher level than we now live. He is the only power to live the Christian life.
"But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." (John 14:26)
As Christians, we now serve in the new way - the way of the Spirit. We are to "set our minds on what the Spirit desires." (Rom 8:5) "... the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace…. (8:6)
I will be writing a lot in this blog about the Holy Spirit. (I already have some notes on my FB page) Through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. My body is dead because of sin and my spirit is alive because of righteousness. I believe with my whole heart and soul that a Christian cannot live a victorious, fruitful life without submission to God's Spirit. I desire that all Christians know that "The Spirit of him who raised Jesus Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies, through His Spirit."
We inherited a sinful nature. Before that dreadful day that Adam and Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they lived a life under the watchful, loving hand of God. All their needs were provided for. God had made them "in his image" to rule over the earth under God's authority. Adam was to do nothing without God. God would do his work in the world through His children.
After many years of man trying to "do it on his own" in his inherited sinful nature, God , in his mercy, sent His Son to earth so that man could be "reconciled" to God. Jesus death on the cross was payment for our sins. God placed all of His judgment on Him for our freedom. Freedom from what?
Freedom from the sinful nature. How does that happen? By accepting the "sacrifice" and placing our trust in God. By allowing him His authority over us as originally intended. Not only did God himself pay the price for our sins, He also put his very being inside of us. The Holy Spirit would live in every believer to guide and direct them that they would be transformed and conformed into the perfect image of God.
"…your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own. You were bought with a price." (1 Cor 6:19)
We are not our own - we are God's. He is our authority and if we want victory in this life, we must trust , abide in and submit to God. The Holy Spirit lives in our spirit. God's revelation comes from the Holy Spirit into our spirits.
What this means is that we must "live by the Spirit". Romans 8:8 tells us that "those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God." But Praise God! Paul continues and tells us "You however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you."
Romans 8:10-11 tells us that if Christ is in us, (if you're a Christian, He is), our Spirit is alive because of righteousness. 1 Cor 2:12 tells us that "We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us." The Holy Spirit is the motivator, energizer and operator of every revealed plan or vision from God. He wants to reveal our God-nature and cause us to live in a higher level than we now live. He is the only power to live the Christian life.
"But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." (John 14:26)
As Christians, we now serve in the new way - the way of the Spirit. We are to "set our minds on what the Spirit desires." (Rom 8:5) "... the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace…. (8:6)
I will be writing a lot in this blog about the Holy Spirit. (I already have some notes on my FB page) Through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. My body is dead because of sin and my spirit is alive because of righteousness. I believe with my whole heart and soul that a Christian cannot live a victorious, fruitful life without submission to God's Spirit. I desire that all Christians know that "The Spirit of him who raised Jesus Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies, through His Spirit."
November 22, 2010
Freely Justified
"But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known... this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." (Romans 3:21-24)
I did not used to think that I was a sinner. I wasn't a murderer, I went to church on Sunday. I was a good person. But this verse tells us that ALL have sinned. The prophet Isaiah tells us "All our righteous acts are like filthy rags." Paul told the Romans that there is no one righteous, not even one. So, what's a person to do?
"When a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness." (Romans 4:4-5)"this righteousness comes from God for all who believe through faith in Jesus Christ". Jesus came to earth to die as a sacrifice for our sins. God sent His Son to bear all the sins of humankind - past, present, and future. We are now free from our bondage to sin.
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly." (Romans 5:6)
Our sins are forgiven because of what Jesus did. God loves us so much that he took the very life of His Son as a ransom - a payment for the wicked, sinful things we do. We do not deserve it. It is a gift. We have been justified (God's act of mercy in which He declares believing sinners righteous, while they are still in their sinning state) through faith in Jesus. We are saved by Grace, through faith.
Jesus came for the sinners. You and I. 2.000 years ago, He came to earth to reconcile us to God by payment of our sins by His death on the cross. He rose again to life and today He is is still alive and active. He is the way, the truth and the life. He is rest for weary and power for the weak. He is the perfect lamb of God and He came to cleanse us from our sins. We can not "do better". We can only give it to Him and receive His free gift. We are forgiven because of what He did. We are made right with God because of what He did. We are transformed moment by moment into His perfect image as He cleanses us and imputes His righteousness into our souls. It's His work, it's why He came.
What can wash away my sins? NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
I did not used to think that I was a sinner. I wasn't a murderer, I went to church on Sunday. I was a good person. But this verse tells us that ALL have sinned. The prophet Isaiah tells us "All our righteous acts are like filthy rags." Paul told the Romans that there is no one righteous, not even one. So, what's a person to do?
"When a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness." (Romans 4:4-5)"this righteousness comes from God for all who believe through faith in Jesus Christ". Jesus came to earth to die as a sacrifice for our sins. God sent His Son to bear all the sins of humankind - past, present, and future. We are now free from our bondage to sin.
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly." (Romans 5:6)
Our sins are forgiven because of what Jesus did. God loves us so much that he took the very life of His Son as a ransom - a payment for the wicked, sinful things we do. We do not deserve it. It is a gift. We have been justified (God's act of mercy in which He declares believing sinners righteous, while they are still in their sinning state) through faith in Jesus. We are saved by Grace, through faith.
Jesus came for the sinners. You and I. 2.000 years ago, He came to earth to reconcile us to God by payment of our sins by His death on the cross. He rose again to life and today He is is still alive and active. He is the way, the truth and the life. He is rest for weary and power for the weak. He is the perfect lamb of God and He came to cleanse us from our sins. We can not "do better". We can only give it to Him and receive His free gift. We are forgiven because of what He did. We are made right with God because of what He did. We are transformed moment by moment into His perfect image as He cleanses us and imputes His righteousness into our souls. It's His work, it's why He came.
What can wash away my sins? NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
November 18, 2010
The Gardener, The Vine and the Branches
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit... (John 15:1,5)
Without God's help, we are powerless to heal our pain and transform our ingrained patterns. We can not control the process of healing and transformation. We think we can. We try with all our might. We fail and then condemn ourselves and end up in a worse place! The rest of John 15:5 says "apart from me you can do nothing". We must stay attached to the vine. We need to be rooted and grounded in God's love. Being "rooted" means supported, grounded, and fixed firmly. A plant does not produce its best flowers or fruit unless it has its roots firmly planted. This takes special care, a rooting solution, extra water, and careful observation that all is well. Once a plant is rooted, it is kept strong by its roots. When we are rooted to Christ Jesus, our nourishment comes from him. Our transformation comes from his love and grace. Our job is too stay "rooted" or connected to Him. We submit ourselves to the process and we get the nutrients God provides, we endure the weeding and pruning and we absorb the water and sunlight of his love, grace and truth.
Many times we want to hurry through the growing process but just as a plant begins as a seed, so does our healing. Just as the soil needs to be prepared and nurtured, so do we. The Holy Spirit begins a good work in us and guides us in all truth (1 John 16:13). He is our constant companion and indwelling source of comfort and power. He awakens us to our sinfulness and broken state. He stirs and agitates us as HE prepares our soul for the grace and love of Jesus. As we receive this life giving nourishment and submit to the process, God will produce a harvest. We can not will healing or growth; like a growing plant, with the right ingredients, it happens.
"just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." (Colossians 2:6-7)
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2)
Without God's help, we are powerless to heal our pain and transform our ingrained patterns. We can not control the process of healing and transformation. We think we can. We try with all our might. We fail and then condemn ourselves and end up in a worse place! The rest of John 15:5 says "apart from me you can do nothing". We must stay attached to the vine. We need to be rooted and grounded in God's love. Being "rooted" means supported, grounded, and fixed firmly. A plant does not produce its best flowers or fruit unless it has its roots firmly planted. This takes special care, a rooting solution, extra water, and careful observation that all is well. Once a plant is rooted, it is kept strong by its roots. When we are rooted to Christ Jesus, our nourishment comes from him. Our transformation comes from his love and grace. Our job is too stay "rooted" or connected to Him. We submit ourselves to the process and we get the nutrients God provides, we endure the weeding and pruning and we absorb the water and sunlight of his love, grace and truth.
Many times we want to hurry through the growing process but just as a plant begins as a seed, so does our healing. Just as the soil needs to be prepared and nurtured, so do we. The Holy Spirit begins a good work in us and guides us in all truth (1 John 16:13). He is our constant companion and indwelling source of comfort and power. He awakens us to our sinfulness and broken state. He stirs and agitates us as HE prepares our soul for the grace and love of Jesus. As we receive this life giving nourishment and submit to the process, God will produce a harvest. We can not will healing or growth; like a growing plant, with the right ingredients, it happens.
"just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." (Colossians 2:6-7)
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2)
November 16, 2010
The Love of Christ
"that you may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long, and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." (Eph 3:18)
Paul wants us to know "the love of Christ" - a love that "surpasses knowledge". "this is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." (1 John 4:10) "the life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me." (Gal 2:20)
Our nature before we know the love of God is a nature of selfishness, pride and rebellion. God came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ to cleanse us from our sins (Isaiah 53:5) making us "white as snow." (Psalm 51:7) "It is by grace you have been saved". (Eph 2:8) We are changed by God's unmerited, undeserved favor (grace) and his amazing love. We are chosen (Eph 1:4), redeemed (1:7,) sealed with the Holy Spirit (1:13), made alive with Christ (2:5), and put back in to right relationship with God. This is "the love of Christ".
So how does one "grasp how wide and long, and high and deep is the love of Christ"? WE CHOOSE HIM. Through faith, we come boldly to the throne to receive. We come helpless and empty and ask him to "open the eyes of our heart" (Eph 1:18). We receive God by faith. Active faith is a commitment of mind and heart. We ask him to "strengthen us with his power through his spirit in our inner being (3:16). We pray that he fill us "to the measure of all the fullness of God" (3:19). We come with open arms receiving God's gift through faith. God's love is unending and those who open their lives to it will be filled. Those who open their arms and receive love are forever blessed. They will not only receive God's love; they will become love-bearers themselves.
Father God, you are love. Thank you for loving us. While we were living in the ways of this world, your great love chose us. Today we choose to come to you as little children. Our hearts open to receive. We desire to know the depth of your unending love. A love that can only be found through faith. We submit our mind, spirit and body to you, O Lord. Your love cleanses us and gives us new life. Enlighten the eyes of our hearts so that we might know you and your indescribable gift of love. We come boldly, yet humbly to your throne in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ who loved us and came to make us white as snow. Who came to shine your love and grace in our hearts. Amen
Paul wants us to know "the love of Christ" - a love that "surpasses knowledge". "this is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." (1 John 4:10) "the life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me." (Gal 2:20)
Our nature before we know the love of God is a nature of selfishness, pride and rebellion. God came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ to cleanse us from our sins (Isaiah 53:5) making us "white as snow." (Psalm 51:7) "It is by grace you have been saved". (Eph 2:8) We are changed by God's unmerited, undeserved favor (grace) and his amazing love. We are chosen (Eph 1:4), redeemed (1:7,) sealed with the Holy Spirit (1:13), made alive with Christ (2:5), and put back in to right relationship with God. This is "the love of Christ".
So how does one "grasp how wide and long, and high and deep is the love of Christ"? WE CHOOSE HIM. Through faith, we come boldly to the throne to receive. We come helpless and empty and ask him to "open the eyes of our heart" (Eph 1:18). We receive God by faith. Active faith is a commitment of mind and heart. We ask him to "strengthen us with his power through his spirit in our inner being (3:16). We pray that he fill us "to the measure of all the fullness of God" (3:19). We come with open arms receiving God's gift through faith. God's love is unending and those who open their lives to it will be filled. Those who open their arms and receive love are forever blessed. They will not only receive God's love; they will become love-bearers themselves.
Father God, you are love. Thank you for loving us. While we were living in the ways of this world, your great love chose us. Today we choose to come to you as little children. Our hearts open to receive. We desire to know the depth of your unending love. A love that can only be found through faith. We submit our mind, spirit and body to you, O Lord. Your love cleanses us and gives us new life. Enlighten the eyes of our hearts so that we might know you and your indescribable gift of love. We come boldly, yet humbly to your throne in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ who loved us and came to make us white as snow. Who came to shine your love and grace in our hearts. Amen
October 27, 2010
God's Promises through the Apostle Paul
When I first started reading the Bible, I didn't much like the apostle Paul. I thought that he was pompous and overbearing. He didn't seem to respect marriage. He talked with boldness and authority and He thought that he could tell everyone what they were suppose to do. But as God continues to grow me in my faith, He has been removing the veil from my eyes and is revealing much truth and Grace through this man. Paul was what the Bible calls a "Pharisee". He knew all the rules and regulations. He could tell them to you and would kill you if you didn't follow them to the letter. Until his encounter with Jesus, Paul didn't have the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He didn't have a relationship with the one who made the rules and therefore, he did not understand that the rules were not really rules but truths that were given in love by a God who loves us so much and has given us all we will ever need to live the life we were created to live. We were created to live life in relationship with Him and his people. Created to love and be loved. Created to receive God's blessings and to bless others. It is a life that is not dictated by legalism and religious piety. It is a new life that Jesus died and rose again to bring us. A life lived by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul's prayers were inspired by the Holy Spirit. They are our strength and power and motivation to live this new life. They afffirm who we are in Christ. They are filled with much wisdom and hope. Words that edify our souls and bring truth to the gospel. The truth is that God loves you and he wants a relationship with you. He wants to entwine your spirit with his Holy Spirit that you might live and live abundantly. He sacrificed his Son on a cross to pay the penalty for our sins. He has chosen us. We are sons and daughters of the king! He sent his Son to die that we might have life. We are forgiven and righteous in his sight - justified by his grace. Praise God! We are dead to sin and alive to Christ. We are controlled by the Spirit of God because he lives in us. We have hope and a future! These are truths and promises spoken from God through the apostle Paul. It's time to claim what Jesus died to give us. Take time to read the epistles. God will bless you and strengthen you to walk this most awesome journey.
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparabley great power for us who believe." (Ephesians 1:18-19)
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparabley great power for us who believe." (Ephesians 1:18-19)
October 25, 2010
Created To Be Free
" if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36)
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31)
Jesus came to set us free. When we accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord of our life, we received the promise of freedom. God does not intend that we live a defeated life. He doesn't want us to always be struggling with sin battles, character flaws, and past wounds. God created us in his image and He created us "good" and for a purpose. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! (Psalm 139:14)
As we walk this faith journey to the heart of God, we find that although the Bible tells us that we are free, it doesn't always seem that way. We do struggle with sin and with broken relationships. We struggle with trust issues, selfishness, fears, bondages and strongholds. God really does want us healed and whole and free! He wants it to be "Well with our soul".
I plan on using this blog to grow and learn. I want to walk in freedom. Isaiah 61 tells us that Jesus came to preach good news, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives. If Jesus came to set me free, then I want to be free!
The road is narrow. Something that I have found that has to be done on this walk is a willingness to investigate one's soul (the mind, will, and emotions). We don't always like to do that. It's uncomfortable. It's unsettling. We might see things about ourselves that we don't like. But, I have found that for me, its the only way. I have an inheritated "sin nature" that is constantly in battle with my Spirit and God's Holy Spirit. Our journey towards healing, wholeness, and freedom involves crucifying that pesky "sin nature" and living our life with God's power. He has given us his Holy Spirit to live inside us to lead and guide us into all truth. And it is the truth that sets us free! "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Cor 3:17) He has given us the Bible which is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Tim 3:16) The Psalmist tells us "I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your ways" and I hold fast to your statutes O Lord....I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. (Psalm 119:30-32)
I have tasted some of God's truth and I have been set free from some things already. I want more freedom, more truth, more of God's love, more of God's best. I want it to be well with my soul!
I invite you to walk the narrow path with me. God is in the business of restoration. "He that began a good work in you will complete it." He desires to restore us to His perfect order - that we may walk in his ways to the glory of his name!
This is what the Lord says:
Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls. ---- Jeremiah 6:16
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31)
Jesus came to set us free. When we accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord of our life, we received the promise of freedom. God does not intend that we live a defeated life. He doesn't want us to always be struggling with sin battles, character flaws, and past wounds. God created us in his image and He created us "good" and for a purpose. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! (Psalm 139:14)
As we walk this faith journey to the heart of God, we find that although the Bible tells us that we are free, it doesn't always seem that way. We do struggle with sin and with broken relationships. We struggle with trust issues, selfishness, fears, bondages and strongholds. God really does want us healed and whole and free! He wants it to be "Well with our soul".
I plan on using this blog to grow and learn. I want to walk in freedom. Isaiah 61 tells us that Jesus came to preach good news, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives. If Jesus came to set me free, then I want to be free!
The road is narrow. Something that I have found that has to be done on this walk is a willingness to investigate one's soul (the mind, will, and emotions). We don't always like to do that. It's uncomfortable. It's unsettling. We might see things about ourselves that we don't like. But, I have found that for me, its the only way. I have an inheritated "sin nature" that is constantly in battle with my Spirit and God's Holy Spirit. Our journey towards healing, wholeness, and freedom involves crucifying that pesky "sin nature" and living our life with God's power. He has given us his Holy Spirit to live inside us to lead and guide us into all truth. And it is the truth that sets us free! "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Cor 3:17) He has given us the Bible which is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Tim 3:16) The Psalmist tells us "I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your ways" and I hold fast to your statutes O Lord....I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. (Psalm 119:30-32)
I have tasted some of God's truth and I have been set free from some things already. I want more freedom, more truth, more of God's love, more of God's best. I want it to be well with my soul!
I invite you to walk the narrow path with me. God is in the business of restoration. "He that began a good work in you will complete it." He desires to restore us to His perfect order - that we may walk in his ways to the glory of his name!
This is what the Lord says:
Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls. ---- Jeremiah 6:16
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