Freedom From Lies

SCRIPTURE Gal 5:16-18 My counsel is this: Live freely, animated and motivated by God's Spirit. Then you won't feed the compulsions of selfishness. For there is a root of sinful self-interest in us that is at odds with a free spirit, just as the free spirit is incompatible with selfishness. These two ways of life are antithetical, so that you cannot live at times one way and at times another way according to how you feel on any given day. Why don't you choose to be led by the Spirit and so escape the erratic compulsions of a law-dominated existence? OBSERVATION From the book "New Day New You": Our soul (mind, will, emotions) would love to run our lives, but the Bible says we are to be led by God's Spirit. We are never instructed to be willpower-led, we are told to be Spirit-led. Willpower and discipline are important and vitally necessary to a successful life, but willpower alone won't be enough. Determination gets you started and keeps you going for awhile, but it is never enough to bring you across the finish line. Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV) says, "Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." What happens if, instead of turning first to willpower in your time of need, you turn to God instead? God releases His power into your willpower and energizes it to bring you across the finish line. Willpower does not get the credit for our success, God does. Jesus said in John 15:5 (AMP), "Apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing." This is one of the most important and most difficult lessons we must learn if we want to enjoy the life Jesus died to give us. APPLICATION Jesus paid an incredible price for me and wants me to rely on the power that came from His death. When I run dry, run to God for power and strength! his power fuels me to do His will! PRAYER Lord thank You for Your Word today. Lord You know my fears and anxiety when it comes to letting go of my time. I know that it stems from my childhood. There is freedom and fun when releasing my time all to You, but in my mind that's not perceived. I know that my perceptions are not the truth, but my actions show that's not what I believe. I need Your help God to enjoy Your fulfilling life. I need You to change my warp thinking to see the truth! In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Rest and Change

SCRIPTURE 1 Kings 3:9 "Here's what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?" OBSERVATION To me in at this time of my life, I see the peace that comes by leading people or even life in this manner. There is no striving, but rather a connection to and reliance on God. Whatever comes my way, God has foreseen and made a way. His wisdom is accessible. APPLICATION Stop being carried of by life's craziness! Take time to stop and evaluate. PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You today for Your Word! Thank You for always being so timely and encouraging! Thank You for direction Lord! I pray that today's Word would not only be timely but You would help me make this a part of my life. I need Your direction and I need to change in this area of my life! Thank You Lord that You care! Help gem to obey and give me the wisdom to do so! In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.