Falling out.
John chapter 16 verses 12-15.
Jesus said to them, "Oh, there is so much more I want to tell you, but you cannot understand it now. When the Holy Spirit, who is truth, comes, He shall guide you into all truth, for He will not be presenting His own ideas, but will be passing on to you what He has heard. He will tell you about the future. He shall praise Me and bring Me great honor by showing you My glory. All the Father's glory is Mine; this is what I mean when I say that He will show you My glory."
Life can be tough on us. It can cause us many heartaches, as well as laughter. Why then the trials and the tough times? Having money helps but even then there are worries and concerns. It seems the more we have, the more troubles we have. Are you rich enough to pay someone to fix and maintain your stuff? Well that is good until they want more or they no longer want to help or they die. Now you have expectations of others and that causes you grief.
The joy of getting something should also be the joy of getting to maintain what you have gotten. If you could see that what you have gotten is a gift from God then you are doubly blessed with getting to give Him the thanks and also to care for what He gave you.
It would also be nice if everything we have been given would last for a life time but that is not true. Things rust and age, parts may no longer be available, our health may not allow us to do what we once could easily do. And when it comes to love, we would hope that every one we know and care about would live long healthy lives but that too changes with aging.
God does not want us to miserable and frustrated. Those feelings take away from giving Him the glory. Your purpose in life should be praising and honoring God. Loving God for Jesus and being filled with God's Holy Spirit. You are not perfect and your past was uncontrollable. It's not your whining and prolonged doubt of why He is not helping you, that God wants to hear, He wants you to be thankful to Him in the midst of the mess. Trusting that He is the one who will bring you through.
And that is not easy when there is one trial after another. You try common sense, you try buying what you need, you try this and that only to be presented with another issue. Living with God means just that. You are living in His presence, knowing that He is with you at all times, watching over you, and helping you when you trust in Him, also when you turn your back on temptation or following your own desires.
We are not perfect and God knows that. That is why Jesus is here. When He died, He opened up the way for us to be set free from guilt and shame. You have to seek after Him. You need to want Him and follow closely to what He says. It's not that hard and once you are there you will wonder why you had not gotten here sooner.
Is it so hard to believe in God? To believe in Jesus and the Holy Spirit? It makes you wonder doesn't it? Or maybe you just want to refuse to look in His direction. We put lots of thought into how to get out of trouble or how to avoid it totally. God shows us the direction through Jesus. There is no doubt or misdirection. God tells it like it is and from the moment you accept His plan that is the moment you have control over your thoughts.
Jesus prayed to God about everything. Jesus knew God's thoughts and led His life accordingly. He loved people and wanted everyone to know God's love for them. You can let go of trying so hard to make sense of circumstances. You can come to Jesus and find the peaceful directed life you need. Don't do another task without enjoying the presence and love of God with you.
It's ok to be uneasy, to have doubts and wonders. Our daily challenges can leave us weary and tired. Worn down to the point of being miserable about having to face the next challenge. Are your trials as high as a mountain or just a small hill? Who do you vent your frustrations to? Do you receive the satisfaction you seek?
Jesus has taken all that away. The challenges will still be there but He has provided God as our sanctuary. A place of refuge. You can accept Him and find out how much He wants to care for you or you can continue to seek what ever works best for you. It's your choice. God offers eternal peace of mind and love. Where else will you find that?
Maybe you have tried Him but were to impatient to wait around for His help. Maybe you were doubtful as to whether he had the ability to help you or not. You want so bad to believe that there can be a peaceful life for you, but you are not ready to let go and trust someone else to give it to you. Your past experiences have taught you to be cautious and curious. It is only by faith that Jesus can come into your life.
God's touch upon your life will not be anything you expected. What will happen is a miracle, a mind blowing experience that leaves you thankful and in awe of Him. You will want that experience again. And again He is there for you. All your doubts become challenges to see how much He will touch every part of your life. You want more and more of Him.
Wow! Your life is no longer boring, filled with the same old day after day. You have become vibrant, excited to see what will come next? You take on new challenges and find yourself doing stuff freely for others. And in the midst of it all you are reflecting the love God has shown you. You're not afraid to talk about Him because you have nothing to hide. You are talking the truth.
The old you that lived without God is gone. Replaced with the joy of reading and studying the bible. Prayer and worship have replaced the bar scene and your joy comes from the Holy Spirit. You have no doubt that Jesus has brought you into life with God. People have fallen away from believing that God is the answer to all that happens. So sad when that happens.
There are too many reason as to why people are stubborn and would rather lead with their own ways of doing things, but it does happen. The thing about God is that He never goes anywhere. His promises are as true while you are with Him as they are when you are not. It's not about you, it's about Him, and He will never give up on you.
Thank You Father for Jesus. Thank You for who You are and the things You do. Those who do know are thankful, and those who don't know, are welcome to be thankful. 😊
Psalms chapter 86 verses 11-13.
Tell me where You want me to go and I will go there. May every fiber of my being unite in reverence to Your name. With all my heart I will praise You. I will give glory to Your name forever, for You love me so much! You are constantly so kind! You have rescued me from deepest hell.
Proverbs chapter 1 verses 29 and 33.
For you closed your eyes to the facts and did not choose to reverence and trust the Lord, and you turned your back on Me, spurning My advice. That is why you must eat the bitter fruit of having your own way, and experience the full terrors of the pathway you have chosen. For you turned away from Me---to death; your own complacency will kill you. Fools! But all who listen to me shall live in peace and safety, unafraid.
John chapter 14 verse 27.
Jesus said to them, "I am leaving you with a gift---peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give is not fragile like the peace the world gives. So do not be troubled of afraid."
Acts chapter 3 verses 38 and 39.
And Peter replied, "Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this gift, the Holy Spirit. For Christ promised Him to each one of you who has been called by the Lord our God, and to your children and even to those in distant lands!"
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