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I really love the way the Christians in my church will look at me when I talk about things that interest me, like video games and anime and manga. They often look like they just want to tell me to grow tf up. They look like they never once considered the possibility that maybe God gave me these interests so that I can relate to certain other people in this world, people who have, themselves, been deemed as outcasts by the Christian community for their love of games and anime and manga.
God doesn't just sit in a church and preach. He can't only be found by volunteering for non-profit religious groups. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Do you know why this verse is in there? Okay, yeah, part of it is because people like to be lazy and they need to be reminded that God made us to work for Him. But I think it's partly also because God sometimes gives the "uncomely members" of the church (1 Corinthians 12:23) talents and/or interests that are niche or cringe. And He expects us to use those talents and interests, no matter how small and insignificant they might seem to be (Matthew 25:14-30).
Not everything that comes into our hearts and minds is from God (in fact, a good majority of it is NOT), but if you enjoy something that doesn't go against God's Word, then maybe, just maybe that thing IS from God, and maybe you should get to explore it and enjoy it and give God a chance to show you whether He wants you to use it or not.
Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4
The meaning of this verse is somewhat debated. No one can decide whether it means that God will give you the things that you desire, or whether He gives you the desires themselves. So I think it means both. He gives you the desire itself, and then He makes something out of it.
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Connecting the Dots
I have learned to connect the dots on so many levels. God helps me with that. Daily. If I don’t have enough time to work out, rather than stress about it, I chill. No sense making an ado about nothing. Connect the dots of “chilling” on this day. Maybe my body needs a rest day. Yikes! I have a husband now! That means my morning routine has changed. I don’t have enough time to write two blogs –…
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Romans 7:22 For in my inner being I delight in GOD's law.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and HE will give give you the desires of your heart.
2 Corinthians 8:9 You know the grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Although HE was rich, HE became poor for your sakes, so that you could become rich through HIS poverty.
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Take Delight In The Lord (Psalm 37:4)
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Don't Let Your Faith Become an Unused Gift (236) - March 9 2024
Play on other Podcast Apps James 2:14 What is the use (profit), my brethren, for anyone to profess to have faith if he has no [good] works [to show for it]? Can [such] faith save [his soul]? What is the point of God giving us faith if we never use it for good works that He has predestined for us to walk in (Ephesians 2:10)? God only gives us what we need, so let us use what He has given us, for…
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#2 Peter 1:1#christ#Ephesians 2:8#father#god#Hebrews 11:1#James 2:14-16#Jesus#Psalm 37:4#yahweh#yeshua
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November 8, 2023 Promise Of God
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Today I'm sitting here thinking how I can better myself. I keep being drawn to surrendering my thoughts, ideas and plans in the hands of God.
I keep saying to myself "If I want to improve myself why not start with the very God that nows me inside and out, the one who created me."
He knows you and I, by every strand of hair on our heads to the desires we have.
God put the desire in our hearts to be filled up with His Holy Spirit, to walk along the plan He has for both you and I.
It is so freeing when I feel myself let go and let God.
He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:19
To fear God is to obey Him. He is the Holy of Holies. The one who created everything, the maker of the stars and galaxies. He is the only reason why you are still breathing because he gives you breath.
To fear is to have understanding how powerful our God truly He is, "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4
To get to God is through His one and only beloved son Jesus Christ who died an agonizing death on the cross for the sins of all. To have your sins wiped cleaned all you have to do is, "Call on the name of the Lord and you will be saved," - Romans 10:13
Its as easy as ABC
Admit you're a sinner- Romans 3:23 " for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
Believe Jesus is Lord- John 14:6 " Jesus said, " I am the way , the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
Call upon His name- Romans 10:13 " Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Jesus please forgive me of my sins, I have done wrong against you. I now know you are my Lord and saviour. I now accept you into my life and now surrender my life to you. Lead me as I walk with you and build my relationship with you as a reborn believer in Christ.
In Jesus name amen
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To not settle.
#to not compromise#not talking about snobbishly not settling#but to desire better and get better#don't forsake the teachings of the Word in attaining what you desire#and even then may your desires be because He planted them in you re: Psalm 37:4
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Psalm 37:4-7 (NASB 1995). “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light And your judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.”
“The Bigger Picture” By In Touch Ministries:
“To avoid error and understand the truth of Scripture, we must read verses in context.”
“When studying a Bible verse, it’s important to consider the surrounding scriptures. Without understanding the context, we might get the wrong idea.
Psalm 37 is a great example. In verse 4, David writes that God “will give you the desires of your heart.” By itself, this phrase makes the Lord sound like a genie. The full verse, however, reveals that our desires are met when we delight ourselves in the Lord. What this means is, when we take pleasure in spending time with the Father—learning what pleases Him and praying for discernment—our heart aligns with His.
In verse 5 of the same psalm, we’re promised the desires of our heart again when we commit our way to the Lord. Then in verse 7, David writes, “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” The kind of desires David is referring to come from a heart committed to God and His perfect timing. Jesus confirmed this truth when He promised, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you” (Matthew 6:33).
In the broader context, we see that God is not a source of instant gratification, but instead—and even better—He is a wise and loving Father. The full, true picture of Scripture is always the best one.”
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Our Hotline to God
I well remember when the U.S. and the Soviet Union created a hotline between President John Kennedy and Russia’s Premier Nikita Khrushchev. It was in October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It made sure that both countries’ leaders could have a chat before things escalated. Imagine that — a red phone with a direct line to avoid World War III! When we were docked at Bar Harbor, Maine, Carl…
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#Bar Harbor Maine#blog#cell phone#christian#communication#Cuban Missile Crisis#facebook#Facebook reel#faith over fear#guidance on decisions#hotline#inspiration#listening#operator#peace in our heart#Premier Nikita Khrushchev#President John Kennedy#Psalm 37:4#red phone#spiritual hotline
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Peace! Be Still!
Psalm 89:9. Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise,Thou stillest them. (I have the PC for a while this morning! I didn’t expect to have it, but here goes} One of my all-time favorite stories from the New Testament is this one–Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. This was a landlocked sea, situated in a kind of bowl. Such storms result from differences in…
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#boat was swamped#disciples were terrified#it stilled#Jesus slept#Jesus spoke to the storm#Mark 4:37-41#Peace! Be Still!#Psalm 89:9#Sea of Galilee#why such big storms?
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Take Delight In The Lord (Psalm 37:4)
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The Lord's Law for the Lost and for the Rescued (257) - August 3 2024
Choose your Podcast App to Play this episode Romans 3:20 (AMPC) states that [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character]. For the born-again believer in Christ, Romans 6:14 shows they are no longer under the Law as slaves, but under grace as subjects of…
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Fret Not
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Would you agree anger is usually a result of not being in control? Your spouse’s actions, your child’s reaction, someone bumps your car on the road. When we are not in control, we tend to get angry. And when we are angry, we become anxious. And when we are anxious, we sin, which is evil. That’s what Psalm…
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#Anger#anxiety#choices#Christianity#control#evil#fear#God#life#peace#Philippians 4:8#Psalm 37:8#Truth
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What is Spiritual Warfare and how to overcome it with the help of God?
• Spiritual warfare is the idea that there's a battle going on between good and evil forces. In Christianity, this means a fight between God and His angels against the devil and his demons. It mainly happens in our minds, hearts, and spirits. It’s about resisting bad thoughts, temptations, and influences that go against what God wants for us. Though we believe that Jesus has indeed already defeated Satan by dying on the cross and coming back to life, the enemy still tries to lead us to sin in order to push us away from God, thus spiritual warfare.
• “Symptoms” vary since the devil attacks you where it hurts the most, to make you as vulnerable as possible; but here are some of the most common ones:
- believing that your not worthy of having a relationship with God or talking to God therefore feeling the need to distance yourself from him
-self destructive / sabotage / harm temptations
-paranoia / overthinking
-strong headaches / body aches
-temptations towards sin such as lust, gluttony, laziness, anger.. etc, depends on your weaknesses
-self hatred & self doubt / doubt in faithfulness
-hopelessness, fear, anxiety
-random depressive moods & replaying bad memories … the list goes on!
• Living a life more aligned with God’s will is seen as a threat to Satan and his purposes, leading to increased attempts to discourage or derail one’s faith journey. With a deeper relationship with God often comes a greater sense of purpose and mission, attracting more challenges and obstacles from evil forces trying to prevent one from fulfilling God’s plans. Our Father allows these intensified battles to refine and strengthen our faith, helping us rely more on Him and grow spiritually.
• Here are some bible verses that may help you during those tough times battling spiritual warfare :
-Corinthians 10:13
- Psalm 91
-Ephesians 6:11-18
-Isaiah 54:17
-Galatians 5:17-26
- Peter 5:8-9
-Romans 8:37-39
-Luke 10:19
-James 4:7
-John 16:33
-Deuteronomy 3:22
-Matthew 4:10-11
• Let me know if you’d be interested in me posting those verses and talking about some of them with you guys, sort of like a bible study kind of thing. It’d be a pleasure ;)
Have a blessed day 💞💓👼🏻
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