My Spirit Blog #4

That what does not kill you will make you stronger.  You are judged not by your accomplishments but, judged on how fast you get up when you are knocked down.  We have all heard this before, but how do we respond?

Suffering is all around us, we have a struggling economy, sickness, death, judgement, failure.  None of us are perfect, we have what I call the human condition.  I have noticed that when I am rocking and rolling, doing great in life I often times only notice people that are in similar situations. Ie. The grass is always greener effect.  Well the same goes when we are in pain and suffering.

Anyone that knows me, knows that I am going through something I would never have thought I would have to deal with.  But my struggle seems so small compared to the struggles and suffering the people around me are going through. I am humbled by them, I have friends going through Leukemia, Jail, Death of loved ones, Loss of all security.  I see them push through and thrive and it drives me! 

Thank you for the strength, I am thankful!

Romans 5 1-4

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.  And we boast in the hope of the glory of God not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings because we Know that suffering produces PERSEVERANCE;  perseverance creates CHARACTER and character creates HOPE.

My Spirit #2

Although I have always known who you are and what you do, I have never lived for your light.  Today I have taken the first step in living my life in truth.  I have taken a step like this before and turned my back on you.  I will use my previous experiences to draw strength for my future.

Today I took steps in the right direction, I shared my story, I shared my blog with loved friends.  I have hope that I helped others through my experiences. 

Today I spent time in the word, and shared that time with you Lord. 

I will use my spirit to guide me in all my decisions, not just the ones I think I need help with. I am learning more and more that I am not in control, not an easy thing for me, and I am humbled.

I am thankful!

Ephesians 3:12

In Him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.

my spirit #1

Although I now how powerful you are God.  I never validated the power of Satan.  I have come to you Lord in my past and been filled up with joy! You have blessed me more than anyone I know.  I did not give Satan any thought.

In my greatest adversities you have whispered in my ears to comfort me. In my triumphs you have given me strength to reach great heights, and accomplish so many dreams.  I have always know you were there, and I am thankful.  I never validated what Satan could do.

I was warned by the Christians around me that the closer I get to you God, that the harder Satan will try to trap me, I did not listen. I never validated what Satan could do.

In my life I have grown closer to you Lord.  Every time I get closer to you lord I end up very far away from you.  I never understood why.  I never validated what Satan could do.

Today I understand what I am up against!  I will love you with all of my heart, and with you by my side, I will not allow Satan to tempt me. Today I validated what Satan could do.

Proverbs 3-5

Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding;