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W A R N I N G…… This article will open your eyes to the reality of how the enemy is working hard to deceive you! Proceed with a heart ready to be changed by God’s non-condemning and unconditional love. “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19)
We are so busy all the time, chasing success, wanting more, and constantly allowing society to dictate our lives; while refusing to embrace and live in the wisdom and security of Christ, which is so freely and beautifully gifted to us by a God who never fails us. If only we would enjoy more simple things that deeply and genuinely satisfy us; such as taking a stroll outside on a beautiful day, star gazing on a clear night, hiking on a gorgeous mountain, or just stopping to enjoy a refreshing breath of air and thanking God for all our answered prayers. I think we try too hard to substitute the beauty from our Creator; for the counterfeit exhibits of creation. We are wasting precious time focusing on the wrong things. We are looking for the perfect piece of furniture or art to fill our home, when we need to practice peace and patience with the people in our home. We are spending extra money on our kids, rather than spending more time with them. We slander and complain about our spouse, instead of working on our marriage. We waste money on things to fill empty spaces in our homes, but never admit the real empty place is in our souls. We are caught up being entertained, instead of spending time with God to be enlightened. We like our lives just the way they are because we’ve become familiar and comfortable with all of it. We’ve learned ways to cope with stress, instead of learning ways to resolve it. We’ve conformed to the ways of the world, instead of being set apart as Christ has called us to do. And sometimes, we don't want to put things into perspective because it shows us that our "reality" isn't everything we've made it out to be. Don’t get mad at me friends; I only know any of this from personal experience. This was my life. My needs and wants were measured by what everyone else around me had. My identity was tied up in what people said about me. I was never comfortable or accepting of my body, because I was always comparing myself to others. I wanted more because I never chose contentment. And now I’m here to tell you that God has set me free, and this same freedom can be yours too. The plan of action is simple; but the first necessity has to be a willing heart. We must choose daily to put Jesus first, center and above all else. “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Do you want to live free from the pressures the world puts on you, and carry a calming peace? Do you want your relationships, finances, priorities, families and choices to be lined up with the will of God? And would you like to put your head on your pillow each night with a clear conscience, a new passion for life, and more love for others? If you’ve answered “yes”, pray this with me right now! “Jesus, help me to want to change and to be set apart from the things of this world. I need a renewing of my mind that includes your wisdom, word, knowledge and direction. Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Your revelation is a sweet outpouring of enlightenment to my soul. I want you more than I want things. I want you more than I even realize at this moment. I need more of you and less of me. Jesus, only you truly and completely satisfy me. You are a fresh breath of air, a cool drink of water, and a healing balm to my wounds. You are my peace in the chaos, relief in my despair, and you are my strength in my weakness. From this day forward, I choose to seek you first. Open my eyes, heart, ears, soul and spirit to you and your truth. Do a miraculous work in me and through me. I understand this isn’t all instantaneous change; but a lifetime process of sanctification. I want nothing more than to walk out this journey with you. Jesus, take the lead as I recognize my need for you to be my everything. I surrender all, I am yours and I dedicate my life to you." Amen!
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