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DEAR GOD: Heart on Fire for You~

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With my whole heart have I sought thee:

O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Psalm 119:10 (KJV)

 

In search of the LORD and not finding Him?

Is there something that’s happening in your heart that you’re not aware of? 

Are you following His commandments?

  Are you seeking Him daily in all that you do or conspire to do?

If not?  Why not?

These are simple enough questions and yet they can be complex as we search our hearts and ponder the reasons for the “silence” resounding throughout our mind as we struggle for an answer to endless inquiries.

Where are You LORD?

Are You there LORD?

Why can’t I hear You today LORD?

He is always with us.  He is always listening.  He is ever faithful.

But…Sometimes there could be something blocking the voice of God.  There can be something that is plaguing us in terms of an unfavorable issue that the LORD is not happy with.

Don’t forget He loves us no matter what.  It’s more than likely the issue or circumstance which may be blocking us from full access to the LORD that He might not be happy or pleased with.

For those of us with conviction and unwavering faith, we have all been challenged one way or another with issues or circumstances that can be a hindrance to receiving full blessings from the LORD.  That’s not no say, He stops loving us or caring for us…that will never happen.  For His promises are as strong and true today as they were since the beginning of time.

He said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” and we know that is true, although at times it can seem like He has disappeared… that’s a false narrative.  That is the enemy speaking lies to us wanting us to believe that God has deserted us.  Don’t listen to those lies from the enemy.

Remember that GOD LOVES US!

Instead, get right with God if there is something that is out of whack in your life, get rid of it…repent.

God will always forgive us.  Jesus died for us…we are covered by His precious blood, it wasn’t in vain…it was for each of us.  So…we will always be forgiven when we repent and ask forgiveness and move on.  None of us are perfect…only ONE is, and that is our Father in Heaven who is holy and pure…and good.

Seek Him, while He can be found.  

Trust Him with all of your heart.

Love Him with all your strength.

Forgive yourself, sometimes it’s harder to forgive ourselves than it is to forgive others.  God forgives, so why not forgive yourself? Realize that we will all fall short at one time or another, that’s to be expected.  Don’t be hard on yourself, that is what the enemy wants.  He longs to make us feel guilt, or unhappy, and filled with unsettling thoughts or actions.  Stop it!  Realize that we have a loving Father who is in control and who loves us. So, repent…get rid of whatever it is that is happening or has happened in your life.

After you’ve cleared the hurdles and obstacles from your path, open your heart fully to the LORD and let His love live and thrive right there in your very being.

Then get ready for showers of blessings to rain down on you.

Yes, your cup will runneth over!  Amen~

DEAR GOD: I love You~

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O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.

(Psalm 63:1–2)

 

Only God will satisfy a heart like David’s. And David was a man after God’s own heart. That’s the way we were created to be.

This is the essence of what it means to love God: to be satisfied in Him. In Him — not just His gifts, but God Himself, as the glorious Person that He is! When we rejoice in Him, we are fully giving ourselves unto the LORD. We are established in His roots of glory and His existence of power and might.

When we run to Him for all things we are acknowledging His magnificence and His eternal omnipotence, after all He is the “Great I AM – I AM!”  It doesn’t get bigger than that my friends.

This is the essence of Loving God accepting loving and meditating on Him daily throughout the day, and throughout our life here on earth. We are bound for eternal rewards in trusting Him and obeying Him.  We are filled with glee and His Spirit of peace and wisdom when we adhere to His commandments, and His purpose for our life.

In confidence I can say that none of us has arrived at pure perfection in thoughts, mind and deeds–it’s kind of impossible while in our “flesh bodies.” We Love Him, and no doubt we love Him fully.  But we are in the flesh and there is a limitation of what we can do while encased in these earthly vessels of ours. And, God is aware of this and knows we fall short, but despite our imperfections, He loves each of us with a capacity that surpasses all else.  And, He forgives us as we repent while He continues to create and hone our “inner man”  daily in His image.

We can all relate to “fussing or murmuring of heart when we incur some earthly loss of comfort or convenience”  But, we of faith, have tasted that the LORD is good, and by God’s grace we know we have the fountain of everlasting joy, the fountain of the Living Water, and the gift of Eternal life in Heaven.  Thank You LORD!

And that is the biggest LOVE GIFT of all…knowing we are bound for our crown and rewards in Heaven where we have a seat  at the table of the LORD forever and ever…How amazing is that?

 

“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4).

 

 

DEAR GOD: Accountability to You~

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2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

 

LIFE- Living:  This is not a dress rehearsal, our lives it’s the real thing, right now, right here.  As we go through the minutes and seconds of our lives we are gathering up incidents and acts that will be reflected not only in this life here and now, but more important, for our future and permanent home, the Kingdom of the Lord…Heaven.

We are accountable for all of the seconds in which we are breathing here on Earth. When we stand before God, we will be judged to what the LORD gave us as opportunities according to our mind, body and purpose.  God has invested in us as individuals, each one held accountable for what gifts He has given us.  We all have a different purpose according to our minds, our circumstances, and what we are capable of.  But, each one of us no matter what gifts the LORD has given expects us to deliver on those gifts, and do according to His purpose…and so we are accountable in how we live our opportunities and the relationships we have, and how we live out our seconds here on life.

Are you living out your life according to His purpose? Are you living your life according to the opportunities God has given you?  Are you living your life according to God’s commandments? Reflect on that for a moment?  Are you?

If we violate the will of God and hurt others or do things not favorable in God’s sight, and we will be judged accordingly.  Whether we are welcomed home for eternity?  Are you living a life that will be pleasing to God when we stand before Him?  No one is perfect…but He knows our hearts and weaknesses, and how we go forth each day is not lost on Him…there is and will be an account of our lives.

How do we do it?

First—We accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Ask for forgiveness of your sins and accept Him in your heart as your Lord and Savior.

Second— we look at how we are living our life, what are we doing to apply the gifts the LORD has given us.  For example…How do we give of our resources, and in what way do we honor Him?

Third– think about what is Pleasing to our LORD.  Before you make any decision, think about where is the LORD in your priorities?  Because all decisions have repercussions, whether good or bad.  There is a rippling affect.

Fourth–How do we start the day?  Thank Him. Give Him Glory. Trust Him and lean not on your own understanding, and He will direct your path.   Be not wise in your own eyes, love the LORD, keep from evil, and it will be health to your navel and marrow to your bones. (Proverbs 3:5-6

 

How we live out our life is how God will judge us, and how we will be rewarded.

God is a loving forgiving and compassionate Being, who loves us more than we can ever comprehend, after all He sent His only begotten Son for our sins, to save us and to live with Him forever after our lives are over.
Accountability for our actions and how we live.

Ask yourself this, “Am I living a life that is worthy of the LORD and am I ready to stand before Him at judgment day?”    And, if not, why not?

“Father God, I believe in You and trust You with all of my heart and soul, please continue to guide my path in all that I do, may I bring You joy and honor every second of my life, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

 

DEAR GOD: Faith by Hearing Love of the Word~

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So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 10:17 (KJV)

 

 

 

There are so many rewards in reading the Bible and knowing the LORD.  And, there are so many opportunities in which to do so.  Of course the main way to know Him is to read His Word.

Hearing His Word is an amazing tool in garnering the deep roots in which we need to thrive, by experiencing His voice.

The more we read, reflect and engage in our Father’s Word, the more enriched our spiritual body becomes, the more pronounced our path of righteousness according to His will and glory.

Projecting our inner light as we “hear His Word” as our inner spirit, or “inner man” is honed in order to closely resemble Christ…is another way in which we grow.  Seeking His face and meditation is yet another way.  Plus love and dedication to the LORD in all that we do—we must “do unto the LORD” for His glory.

Getting to know God and accepting and surrendering to Him is a choice and one that many people opt not to take. It’s those who are bereft of His love and walking in darkness that I especially pray for.  I can’t imagine not having God in my life in good times or bad.  But, when the storms in our life come pouring down on us, that’s when we need

His protective shield the most.  Imagine not knowing God? The thought is incomprehensible to me. And yet, sadly there are those who are not followers who feel the same way about my faith.

God is our ammunition in times of trouble. His Word our uniform of protection.  His love our shield of armor.

This ‘love letter’ of His is designed to give us a good solid life while passing through…and a long term insurance policy that will pay off when we are called home. That’s when we cash in our policy…and the LORD says, “good job my faithful servant and loving child.”

Do you have your insurance policy in hand?  If not, reach for Bible, it’s the best selling book for thousands of years, and the best policy you can ever invest in!

 

“Father God, thank You for Your love, guidance, and protection, I love You and all that You are, and all that You do, I do all of what I do for You, and Your glory, now and forever, Amen.”

 

 

DEAR GOD: YOUR WORD & WILL BE DONE~

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“Give us this day our daily bread…”
Luke 11:11

Seeking God and His will in earnest through His daily Word is a reward and joyful acclimation in being one with the LORD.

 

 

When we have the heart for our Father, He knows. We can’t fool Him, He searches our hearts for that which we feel. Because some “say” things aloud, but inwardly, their heart is not of what their lips are saying.
Seeking Him in earnest, on a daily basis in all that we do is tantamount to the well being of our existence, and more important, in so doing, we are pleasing to our Father.
Giving the whole heart to God in Love:

 

Deut 6:5– And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy might…
When we love Him fully and completely with a true heart we are following His commandments and fulfilling His will and purpose in our life.

In Obedience:
Psalm 119:2 –Blessed are they that keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart…
When we seek Him earnestly, we are truly engaging our spirit with His Spirit and coming up higher, and therefore we are blessed and rewarded by His grace and promises.

In Trust:
Proverbs 3:5—Trust in the Lord with thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Our Father is a loving God, and a patient God, and a Faithful God. He wants our love, and He wants us to acknowledge and seek Him, and lean on Him. He is our strength, and our Light to guide our path. We are not of His intelligence, nor do we begin to understand the platitudes of His love and wisdom concerning His children.

In Prayer:

Je 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart…
Again, He knows our heart. He can hear and see heart filled with true love and obedience. Therefore, when we do seek Him in earnest, we will “find Him…”

 

Finally, In Repentance:

Joel 2:12: Therefore also now, said the LORD, turn you even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
Full hearts of love and penance are called for to continue in our walk with Him. As we are not perfect, we will all fall short, and all we can do each time is to repent, and the LORD will forgive. He loves us, and wants us to share in eternity with Him.
So seek Him in earnest.
Love Him.
Seek Him.
Be obedient
Trust Him.
Pray and speak with Him daily.
And repent.
This in accordance to His purpose in all things we shall fulfill the goal of our lives as Christians and children of Faith, and children of God.
Did you tell Him that you Love Him today?
If not, what are you waiting for?

Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer
(Luke 11:1-4)

5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11Give us this day our daily bread.
12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

DEAR GOD: You Hear Our Prayers, Always~

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Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. 25 But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. 

(Mark 11:22-25 NLT)

 

Praying is  not only a personal and intimate connection to our Father in Heaven,  but it’s also another way in which to show our devotion and love for Him and to Him.

When we profess our inner most thoughts and desires–of which He already knows before we even know it–(Matthew 6:8) –we are connecting our heart to His heart and climbing up higher into the realm of our faith.

Even when we pray and the prayer seems to go “unanswered” it doesn’t mean that our Father doesn’t hear us.  It means that He is waiting for the “right time” and the “right solution” to our requests.”

After all, it is always “His will be done” not “ours” — and when He grants our petitions and inner most heart felt desires, it is always for the betterment of His children, and His way is the “best way” and the “best outcome” contrary to what we may think or feel.  His way is the BEST…

So, as you go along in life and do your utmost best to stay in His Word and adhere to His Holy ways and commandments, remember this…God always hears us.  He is always listening.  And He is always close by holding us up with His right hand of righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10 ) 

Leading, guiding and showing us the way…forever here and now…and forever in the hereafter.

What an amazing God we serve huh?

 

“Father God, thank You for Your kindness, Your compassion, Your unconditional love, and Your hands of grace that touch our face each and everyday of our life, we are Yours forever more, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.  (Isaiah 41:10 KJV)

DEAR GOD: You are Everything~

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Listening to the news one can see that there is angst and sorrow all over the place. It is difficult to watch the news seeing the evil perpetrators while viewing the horrific repercussions of their actions.
Families grieving, children being molested, elderly being abused, animals in a circus being beaten! It is too much for a model citizen living and adhering to the law to comprehend such heinous crimes. And to hear people say, “where is God” while this is going on?

God is not doing these evil things-man is. “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1 John 7:16 (KJV).

There has always been Spiritual warfare going on since before the beginning of time. There was a great battle even before the earth was formed by God’s hands. Spiritual warfare is something real and ongoing. It will be going on until Christ returns with His army and battles the evil forces to make His Kingdom here on Earth. And, it will be beautiful, peaceful, idyllic- blissful for all eternity. When Jesus Christ establishes His rightful place, and all knees will bow and every tongue will proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord.

Those of us who choose to have real fellowship with Him experience His grace and live lives of holiness in His presence. When we walk in the light, it means we believe God’s truth as revealed in His word. We continue to make a sustained effort to follow in His word and deed. We are all sinners and we must try to formulate our existence in what He expects from us, His children.

If we claim that we have never sinned, we are in essence saying we do not need the efficacy of Christ’s death…Therefore making a liar of God. We all try to live without sin, but we are all susceptible to sinning. If we do fall into sin, the remedy is to confess and forsake that particular sin. Jesus’ death as the propitiation for our sins, and His heavenly ministry as our advocate is the basis and foundation for our assurance of forgiveness. He cleansed our sins. Jesus intercedes before God on our behalf on the basis of His atoning death. His blood washed us clean. His death and resurrection, and our active faith in Him is all we need to live forever. We can walk boldly into the inner courts of God because of Jesus’ blood.

God sent His son to cleanse us. We choose to either accept the living waters and the Lamb of God-in order to live forever, and thirst no more, or we don’t. For those who choose not to accept Him look around -it is clearly apparent in the news, on the streets where we walk and live. Not believing or accepting Christ, one can see where that might lead many.

So don’t say “where is God?” when things happen in the world that are disgusting. God is there and always will be there. It is your choice always has been. God’s arms are always open, He is always waiting to embrace you with His love and protection. You might be going through a difficult time, but it is so much easier with God in your corner.
For me the choice has is simple. How about you?”

 

 

 

 

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 7:15 (KJV)

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:8-9 (KJV)

“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of god perfected: herby know we that we are in him.” 1 John 2:4-5 (KJV)

“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is not lie, and even as it hath ttugh you, ye shall abide in him.”  1 John 2:27 (KJV)

DEAR GOD WITH LOVE: Speak the Word & Live It Too~

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Matthew 23:3
So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

 

 

The Bible shows and teaches us how vital it is to our Witness of the Gospel to live what it says.  In other words, to live by the Words of the LORD and to practice it as best we can, every single day.  It we don’t do so, we are in danger of bringing reproach to the Word of God, for God takes it seriously the call to practice what we preach.

 It’s so important that we mirror ourselves by example.  It’s critical that our examples in which we behave is matched to our “talk.”  If it is God’s ways, then it should be ours.

Jesus warned  the scribes and Pharisees, calling them hypocrites.  Eight times Jesus pronounces woes upon those that he calls hypocrites, and fools, and often referring to them as blind or serpents; “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” –Matthew 23:13 (NKJV)

The LORD wants us to be reflective of His Words through not only our thoughts, but in our hearts and therefore in our actions.  We can’t just “say we follow God” and then go off on another direction. We must follow God and be on course and remain in the parameters of which He stands for. We must engage others by being a prime example of what God is all about, walk in the light, show others His light through all we that we do.

Remember the question that was asked to Jesus…and what Jesus answered in Matthew 22?

Master, which is the great commandment in the law?  Jesus said unto him,

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.  This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”    Matthew 22:36:-40 (NKJV)

We can’t base our faith on human reasoning but on the Word of God and the amazing God that brought it into being. It may appear quire foolish to many, and so be it…but the Word of God will stand forever when all else is gone.  The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of God will last forever. (Isa 40:8)

Love for God and love for all of us made in His image are the basis and backbone of everything that’s in God’s Word. Love is the fulfillment of the law (Rom 13:10)

 

So, wherever you go, and whatever you do, do it for the love of God, and promote the good news, and share the Gospel as you shine His light while proclaiming His glory. And when others ask you, “How can I get what you have?”  Speak about God and His pure unconditional unadulterated love…and continue “practicing what you preach” to be assured of your rewards in heaven.

 

“Father, help us to bring Your Gospel to those who haven’t heard it, or know You, lead us and show us the way Lord, as we proclaim Your glory, in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

Psalm 50:17
 For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you.

Isaiah 42:20
Though seeing many things, you do not observe. Though your ears are open, you hear nothing.”

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DEAR GOD: You are Holy my Lord God Almighty~

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Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.  Jeremiah 17:7 (KJV)

 

 

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

1 Peter 1:16 ( KJV)

 

 

Holy indeed.  He is Holy, and He is our Father.

The air we breathe, His Holy presence living in us!

He is our daily bread...His very Word spoken, to us!

 

I am confident each day as I go about my business, knowing He is inside of me, His Holy presence living in me.

And, His very Word, His Voice, my daily bread…spoken to me every step of the way.

The Majestic and Holy Father, King of kings and Lord of lord living in me?

Living in us?

Stop a moment, and digest the enormity of that statement.  He is living in us!  “Wow!”

Yes, we know the Holy One lives with us, and in us…but when we really meditate upon that fact, it can bring about overwhelming feelings of joy, awe, and inspiration…and fill us with love and peace.

Walking the narrow path, or the narrow road,  is and can be challenging at times. There will be days when one might throw their hands up, and feel as if they’ll never get out of the deep valley.  Or, when the events of the day seem to swallow up our sensibilities and faith seems outside the realm of what we’re going through.  In other words, the world can sometimes “choke” the word, and “choke or diminish” our mind and focus.

This can happen to anyone, and no one escapes “life” and all that it encompasses, which can be both scathing and joyful.  Sometimes there can be days of ” dark clouds” and the storm seems unrelenting.  But, when we remember that He is in us, the Holy One lives inside of His followers, it’ll provide a huge source of comfort.

Be Ye Holy, for I am Holy….

Surrendering to the Holy One and Mighty One is contingent upon the receiving the benefits and rewards of having Him in our life.  He loves each and everyone of His children…but not all of His children know Him, or have accepted Him into their hearts.  And, it is up to each of His children to do so. To get to know Him.  His love, His heart, His compassion, His mercy, His grace.  His Word.

Do you feel your soul stirring at this moment?

Do you long for peace even when there is a “storm” raging all around you?

Do you need strength to go on?

Do you need someone to help you?

Go to Him.  Open His book.  Accept Him in your heart. Welcome Him as your Lord and Savior, and then embrace LIFE as it was meant to be…LIFE.

When we walk down the  narrow path, we are not only walking it here on earth, but we are walking on the path toward our “eternal rewards,” of living in His presence forever more, long after we leave this earth.

Things of the world are foolish to God’s followers, and things of God are foolish to those who don’t believe.  Highway of Holiness…as God said, “it will be only for those who walk in God’s ways, and fools will never walk there.”

Remember, God always give you the choice as to which path you walk down.

Yes, It’s your choice.  And because you’re a child of God, you’re nobody’s fool, so in that case, I’ll meet you on the narrow path…Amen!

 

“Father God, show us the way, lead us, guide us, teach us, touch us, heal us, as we walk that narrow road, and narrow path of life, we know You are inside of us, and You are Holy, so therefore, we must be Holy, we thank You for Your love, Your ways, and for all of our provisions, we love You in Jesus name, Amen.”

 

And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there. 

Isaiah 35:8 (NLT)

 

 
This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. Psalm 118:20 (NKJV)

 

 

But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.  Matthew 7:14 (NLT)

 

DEAR GOD: No Doubts—Just Unrelenting Faith in You~

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And Jesus answering saith unto them, “Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe those things which he saith shall come to pass, she shall have whatsoever he saith. 

Matthew 11:22-23 (KJV)

 

When you doubt, in and of itself might not be such a bad thing…however it is what doubt can eventually do that might cause trouble in our spiritual lives.

When we doubt in spiritual terms we could be doubting God.  Because, doubting or casting aside our belief, is to let the doors swing open, and we could be letting in a swirl of trouble that might be very unsettling…in terms of our spiritual growth, and in terms of our personal lives.

Jeremiah was nervous when the LORD approached Him with instructions.  In fact, He was really “timid” and nervous, and all of which made a passage and path of doubt, that came sauntering into his “camp.” He was reticent to speak, as this passage in Jeremiah 1:6 shows:  “Then said I, “Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak for I am a child.”  We could see and understand in this passage that Jeremiah was having self doubts, and if it continued it could have robbed him of his faith, and his destiny to be one of the great ones in the Bible.  Jeremiah was a youth compared to the elders that were camped about him, some in their seventies and eighties.  He thought “I’m a youth and they won’t listen to me.”

But, God wouldn’t let Jeremiah be robbed of his faith, or duty of which he was assigned, as it so clearly tells in this passage of Jeremiah, 1:7-8 – But the LORD said unto me, “Say not, ‘I am a child’ for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”  

How could anyone possibly go wrong with promises such as these? The LORD will tell many of us what to speak, His Spirit will guide us, lead us, and touch us…and give us the unction,and perseverance, when we “believe” and when we listen…and throw out all doubts.  Because, the LORD and His Word, along with His promises, are truly invigorating in all aspects, and they are the harness in which we connect to His very heart.

Jeremiah would go on to speak the word of the LORD faithfully.  He didn’t care that a lot of which he said, and brought about through the LORD, wasn’t welcomed, and he certainly wasn’t worried about being “popular” with the people who opposed him. No, instead…he was in pursuit of the LORD’s commandments and instructions, and he did it all faithfully, never doubting again. And in so doing, he was able to leap and accomplish so many things that he ordinarily could never have done.

We too can do so today.  Never doubt the LORD or His Word and promises.  Instead, hold on to your faith and pronounce the Word with confidence, execute the Word by bringing forth the TRUTH, to all who will hear it, and extend your hands to those who are weak, and in need of love.

Through the Word and love of Christ, we can do it…in His name, through His power, and through our faith.

The seed of the mustard herb is indeed the smallest of all herb seeds, yet it grows into a magnificent and huge herb plant. Mountains are always symbolic of nations in God’s Word.  When we have sufficient faith, we too “can walk on water.”  Nothing shall be impossible for us…when we have the LORD with us, and when we hold tight to our faith and cast away the cancerous tankard of “doubt” and instead drink from the cup of “living water.”

Just think, if Jeremiah had continued with doubt…He never would have been a vessel for God and accomplished all that he did through the LORD.

Come on, cast your doubts away, and go out and “Yell it from the mountain tops…I have unrelenting Faith in Christ, Amen!”

 

“Thank You Father, for Your unwavering love and grace, I pray that my faith, love,  and my belief in You make You smile, I adore You, and Praise You and You alone,  in Jesus name, Amen.”