Take a stand for... staying full in the Spirit!

Take a stand for... staying full in the Spirit!

Galatians 5:25 "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

We live in a world against us, but that is to be expected. Yet, we are to still live Godly lives and push towards that goal. So many people are one push away from losing their temper, one shove away from just snapping, and one smart remark away from just going off. This isn't the right attitude is it?

James 1:19 tell us, "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;"

Stay filled in the Spirit and live in it. If not, then it is our flesh that destroys our life and relationships. Just because you are a Christian, doesn't always mean you are staying filled up in the Spirit, it doesn't mean your trying daily to walk that straight and narrow path. You can not just simply be one way at Church and another way at school, work, etc. We are Gods children everywhere! Are you staying filled in the Spirit? You can not get full by reading a devotional. You can not get full by listening/singing to a worship song.
How can I get full?
You get full by rejoicing in the Lord and Who He is! (Philippians 4:4) You get full by living Godly! (Romans 12:1) You get full by reading His Word! (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

 Do decide to live pleasing to God. It will greatly benefit you! It has definitely benefited me through my new journey following Him. When you allow yourself to follow His commandments and stay full in the Spirit, then let me assure you that it is so easy to respond in love. When you know God, you will then know what true love is. God is love (1John 4:8). Live in His overflow! He's reaching out, run towards him and live in full Spirit! And please, whatever you do.. do not back away. Stay firm, do not be moved! (Psalm 16:8)
Rejoice in Him! Boast in Him! Glory in Him alone!
Don't push God out of your life, let Him guide you and bless you. You will become happier overall, I know I have.

Isaiah 50:7 "For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set my face like a Flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed."

I love this verse! Set your face like stone, determined to do His will! As Christians we are in a constant battle with the world and ourselves. Standing up for God puts you straight into the battle, right as if we had a spiritual target right on our backs. We are that one person that stands out in a full crowd. I used to reject it and be ashamed. But now I am stronger than I have ever been and I will continue become stronger, this is the mindset we should have.  And then it will become easier and easier to set your face like stone, not being ashamed to do His will! You aren't in it alone, God is always there and He will help you! Pray for His guidance, talk to Him. Choose to set your face like a flint (stone).

What are different ways or things you do to stay full in the Spirit daily? I would love to hear what you have to say on this, any feedback would be very much appreciated! :)

Taking a stand for..watching yours words!

Taking a stand for..watching yours words

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit."
Do you ever find your self running into one of your failures and weaknesses? Maybe one of those weaknesses is the things you say, weakness of the tongue, gossiping. We can think of it this way: every word that comes of your mouth can either be life or death, immediately affecting our spiritual life. Either for our good or for our own destruction. It's true that your life today is a result of the words that you spoke yesterday.

A lot of the times, the problem is we don't think before we speak when we are speaking of others. We are always told to think before we speak, but do we really ever? It kind of like "in one ear, and out the other". But, we are told to think before we speak for a reason. We are told so many other things for a reason, reasons that will benefit us. So, we are told to think before we speak but do we ever really think deep about why we should think before we speak? What would be the damaging consequences if we don't think first?

Before you think about opening your mouth to speak about somebody else, ask yourself these questions:

• Is what I'm going to say true?
• Is what I'm going to say edifying that person? (Meaning is it building up or strengthening that person)

Ever wonder why bad news spreads so much faster than good news does? We can know that definitely talking about someone in negative ways, God does not like. Read Numbers 12:3-9

Talking negatively or spreading things about others can cause a lot of harm. James 3:1-12 tells us about the dangers of the tongue and what it can cause. James says the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. Meaning we have the power to say evil and horrible things, this can cause so much damage in our lives. The words of James is true. Honestly, have you ever been the victim of gossip about you? It hurts doesn't it? It can bring someones self-esteem down and much more. It has caused so many suicides in teenagers. God tells us such things for a reason. So next time you think about talking about someone, just remember how powerful those words really are and what fire it can truly start.

Read James 3:5 carefully. James says that even though the tongue is a little member (small part in our body), it "boast[s] great things". Which means that even though our tongue is a small part compared to the rest of our body, it can make so much difference. Especially when it is about talking about someone else.

Recognize that our mouths should be used praising and honoring to glorifying God. Recognize that God can be very angry with gossip from having read Numbers 12:1-9

So, think before you say things. <-- And let that phrase actually mean something to you when heard. God tells us things for a reason. We have to be able to stop ourselves before we gossip and damage the lives of others. And even if the word doesn't reach out to that person you are speaking of, God can still know what you are saying and you are still damaging a relationship with Him.

James 1:19 "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath"
Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

How should we be?
Philippians 1:27 "Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ.."


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