What do you think is true success? Is it wealth, fame, worldly accomplishments or enjoying the life you want to live? Whereas God is not against any of these, true success is knowing who you are in Christ and living the life God planned for you. It is walking in God's will for your life and trusting that His plans for you are good no mater what you are going through.
True success is acknowledging God's presence in your life and trusting that He will successfully bring you out of any situation or circumstance. It is recognizing the power of the Holy Spirit within you and letting Him lead and guide you through whatever you are facing.
True success is knowing that God is greater than anything you face and that He has a solution for it. It is having a deep inner peace, being grateful that God will never leave you or forsake you.
True success is recognizing what Jesus did for you as you live the life God preplanned for you rather than trying to compare yourself to others. It is enjoying God's love and letting it flow through you to others. It is living a prayerful life of faith and thanksgiving.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Freedom and sucess
What is true freedom? I found the answer in "The Power of a PRAYING LIFE" by Stormie Omatian. This book is a must read! She reminds us that God wants us to live in true freedom, true wholeness and true success.
I used to think that freedom was doing whatever I wanted to do, whenever I wanted to do it but that is not true freedom. "Tue freedom is being liberated by God from anything that keeps you from doing what He wants." It is becoming more and more like Christ so that you may live the life He preplanned for you.
It is freedom from religious legalism, fear, worry, negative emotions and any type of bondage that may keep us from what Jesus died for us to have and what our loving Father has for us.
Are you among those who started the year with a fast? Fasting is one of the most important displines and spiritural tools in the Christian walk (Isaiah 58) and many of us start the year with a fast so that we may be free of the debris and the scars from the previous years. But as you may have discovered, unless you dedicate your fast to the Lord and let the Holy Spirit lead and guide you through, your fast may be a waste of time.
True freedom is found in Jesus. We can only enjoy true freedom after accepting and receiving Jesus Christ as our Lord and letting the Holy Spirit be our mentor.
I used to think that freedom was doing whatever I wanted to do, whenever I wanted to do it but that is not true freedom. "Tue freedom is being liberated by God from anything that keeps you from doing what He wants." It is becoming more and more like Christ so that you may live the life He preplanned for you.
It is freedom from religious legalism, fear, worry, negative emotions and any type of bondage that may keep us from what Jesus died for us to have and what our loving Father has for us.
Are you among those who started the year with a fast? Fasting is one of the most important displines and spiritural tools in the Christian walk (Isaiah 58) and many of us start the year with a fast so that we may be free of the debris and the scars from the previous years. But as you may have discovered, unless you dedicate your fast to the Lord and let the Holy Spirit lead and guide you through, your fast may be a waste of time.
True freedom is found in Jesus. We can only enjoy true freedom after accepting and receiving Jesus Christ as our Lord and letting the Holy Spirit be our mentor.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Breaking the fast
Getting off the fast is not as simple as it may seem yet it is one of the most important aspects of a successful fast.
The first time I went on a strict fast, I was so eager to get off that I skipped some of the crucial steps. This led to physical and emotional upsets. I was no longer in control. I felt like getting back on the fast but I dared not.
Since the digestive system is less active during the fast than it is normally, a gradual transition, introducing soft and gentle foods carefully, is an absolute must.
Breaking a partial fast, is simpler and shorter (than a more strict fast); 2-3 days will be ample. Remember though, the longer and the stricter your fast is the longer it will take to break off it. Normally, 4-6 days to get back to your regular diet.
The best dishes for breaking the fast are:
Physical activity is essential for improved health.
Enjoy a good rest and quality sleep.
Continue working with the Holy Spirit. As you renew your mind through the Word of God, you will be able to accomplish your goals and walk in the good plans God has for you. Psalms 16:7 & 11
The first time I went on a strict fast, I was so eager to get off that I skipped some of the crucial steps. This led to physical and emotional upsets. I was no longer in control. I felt like getting back on the fast but I dared not.
Since the digestive system is less active during the fast than it is normally, a gradual transition, introducing soft and gentle foods carefully, is an absolute must.
Breaking a partial fast, is simpler and shorter (than a more strict fast); 2-3 days will be ample. Remember though, the longer and the stricter your fast is the longer it will take to break off it. Normally, 4-6 days to get back to your regular diet.
The best dishes for breaking the fast are:
- Home made broths.
- Freshly made vegetable juices or fruit juices diluted with 50% purified or distilled water.
- Vegetables and vegetable soups in small portions may be introduced on the second day.
- Avoid animal products, sugar and table salt. Use sea salt for your soup.
- Fruits like papaya (very good for digestion) grapes, pears, apples as well as citrus. Fruits should be kept handy.
- You may use 1/3 of avocado with your salad or a healthy salad dressing preferably homemade with your salad from day 2 onwards.
- Nuts and seeds may be introduced on the 3rd day but still no animal products.
- Millet porridge, oatmeal and other whole grain quality cereals, legumes may be introduced on the third and forth day
- Avoid over eating. Even with the soft foods, a small portion at a time is recommended. Increase your portions as your digestive system adjusts.
- Drink plenty of quality purified or distilled water
Physical activity is essential for improved health.
Enjoy a good rest and quality sleep.
Continue working with the Holy Spirit. As you renew your mind through the Word of God, you will be able to accomplish your goals and walk in the good plans God has for you. Psalms 16:7 & 11
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Fasting:challenging yet exciting
Many devote to a fast at the beginning of the year. Though it calls for serious commitment and discipline, fasting can be exciting. If you are among the fasters don’t lose sight of your goals and your motive.
A few days into the fast you may lose the excitiment as it becomes either too challenging or too boring to continue. This frequently leads to guilt and hoplessness
Remember; God doesn’t want us running from Him out of fear and desperation. Because of His love, grace and mercy, He wants us to run to Him. He says He will never leave you or forsake you. “That is unconditional love!!!!”
Most of us tend to give up and hide from God when things do not work out according to plan. During your fast, if you fail in anyway, remember the Holy Spirit is with you. He is yearning to participate in every step you take. Listen to Him, talk to Him and follow His advice.
As you renew your mind through His Word, and get closer to Him in prayer and meditation, you will be able to walk in the blessing and the good plans He has for you.
God is our strong tower. We run to Him and we are safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
Drink lots of purified water, do some type of light activity and have enough rest and sleep.
A few days into the fast you may lose the excitiment as it becomes either too challenging or too boring to continue. This frequently leads to guilt and hoplessness
Remember; God doesn’t want us running from Him out of fear and desperation. Because of His love, grace and mercy, He wants us to run to Him. He says He will never leave you or forsake you. “That is unconditional love!!!!”
Most of us tend to give up and hide from God when things do not work out according to plan. During your fast, if you fail in anyway, remember the Holy Spirit is with you. He is yearning to participate in every step you take. Listen to Him, talk to Him and follow His advice.
As you renew your mind through His Word, and get closer to Him in prayer and meditation, you will be able to walk in the blessing and the good plans He has for you.
God is our strong tower. We run to Him and we are safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
Drink lots of purified water, do some type of light activity and have enough rest and sleep.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Speak what you want not what?
Words create, words have power. If you speak the Word of God you create the will of God. When you speak your problem or the words of the devil you create the will of Satan.
Mark 11:23 "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 that those things which he saith shall come to pass ; he shall have whatsoever he saith."
"Every faith principle, every spiritual law that God set forth in His Word was for your benefit. It was designed to put you over life." from God's Creative Power by Capps
Learn to speak God's will and create what you want.
Mark 11:23 "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 that those things which he saith shall come to pass ; he shall have whatsoever he saith."
"Every faith principle, every spiritual law that God set forth in His Word was for your benefit. It was designed to put you over life." from God's Creative Power by Capps
Learn to speak God's will and create what you want.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Are you living in condemnation?
How often I have found myself under condemnation and even hiding from God because of the suspicion that He is blaming me! Has this happened to you?
Could you be putting the blame on the wrong Person? Romans 8:31 says that God is for us. God does not want us to live in guilt. God condemned sin in our Lord Jesus. Sin was paid for and when we believed on our Lord Jesus we were justified.
Though Condemnation still exists, it is not from God. God convicts of sin, but He doesn't condemn us. Conviction is for our good. It helps us to change but condemnation leads to punishment.
Of course when we sin or do wrong things we walk out of God's will. We may experience condemnation from society, Satan and personal conscience but it is not from God! Jesus makes intercession for us so He cannot condemn and interceed at the same time!
Satan is the one who condemns us, but the Holy Spirit has given us the power to escape that condemnation.
Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Could you be putting the blame on the wrong Person? Romans 8:31 says that God is for us. God does not want us to live in guilt. God condemned sin in our Lord Jesus. Sin was paid for and when we believed on our Lord Jesus we were justified.
Though Condemnation still exists, it is not from God. God convicts of sin, but He doesn't condemn us. Conviction is for our good. It helps us to change but condemnation leads to punishment.
Of course when we sin or do wrong things we walk out of God's will. We may experience condemnation from society, Satan and personal conscience but it is not from God! Jesus makes intercession for us so He cannot condemn and interceed at the same time!
Satan is the one who condemns us, but the Holy Spirit has given us the power to escape that condemnation.
Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Friday, November 12, 2010
Victory through the Spirit-controlled life
Romans 8:31: "What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Do you ever find yourself fighting against self? That has been one of my greatest battles; the hopelessness of the flesh, failure to please God, the wretchedness of even failing to do what I want to do, which Paul points out in Romans 7
If you relate to that, don’t be discouraged! In Romans 8, Paul declares the victory we have through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in us. The tremendous victory available to us if we let the Holy Spirit live our Christian life through us.
The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us (8:26-27), God works all things together for our good (8:28), and we are predestined to be conformed to the image of our Lord Jesus (8:29).
And listen to the conclusion: “If God be for us (exactly what Paul has been saying throughout this chapter), who can be against us?” Yes, we have victory through the Spirit-controlled life.
Do you ever find yourself fighting against self? That has been one of my greatest battles; the hopelessness of the flesh, failure to please God, the wretchedness of even failing to do what I want to do, which Paul points out in Romans 7
If you relate to that, don’t be discouraged! In Romans 8, Paul declares the victory we have through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in us. The tremendous victory available to us if we let the Holy Spirit live our Christian life through us.
The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us (8:26-27), God works all things together for our good (8:28), and we are predestined to be conformed to the image of our Lord Jesus (8:29).
And listen to the conclusion: “If God be for us (exactly what Paul has been saying throughout this chapter), who can be against us?” Yes, we have victory through the Spirit-controlled life.
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