Some ‘do nots’ to take heed to.

“Do not spread false reports... Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong...do not show favoritism... do not deny justice to the poor... do not accept a bribe...”

Exodus 23:1-8

These ‘do nots’ will not only keep you out of trouble, they will keep you from the likes of Satan.

The Present

“Please accept the present that was brought to you…”

Genesis 33:11

Some of us are either too fearful, too proud, or too un-trustful to grab the miracle right in front of our eyes.  We think it is too good to be true, that something is going to go wrong, or it is the wrong thing to do, when, in fact, we know in our hearts it is what we are meant to grasp onto.   Friends, let’s stop living like this!  It’s pathetic and I believe we are wasting away so many opportunities that God wants us to step into.    As well, if it is something that your heart tells you to go for, then go for it.  For even if it isn’t from God, if your decision is based on your believing heart, he will see to it that it turns into the miracle you were hoping for.  

God does so much for us when he knows that are decisions are made from what we feel he is placing in our hearts.  So, take a chance and step out in faith.  From there, God will carry you the rest of the way.

The choice is yours: Life or death?

Accept Jesus - Accept Life

Reject Jesus - Reject Life

Simply put: 
Without accepting Jesus, you are dead (spiritually, and soon, physically)... yuck!

Not a good way to be living!  

Advice:  ACCEPT JESUS!

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Accept the hard times along with the good.

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"... keep your eyes on what you're doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive... " 

-2 Timothy 4:3-5 MSG

Innocence

"... Mark this: Unless you accept God's kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you'll never get in." Luke 18:15-17 MSG

Hence: Receive God's Word as is, adding nothing to it, taking nothing away from it.  What is written, IS: easy, plain and simple, yes and no, right and wrong... life or death.

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Sometimes moving on is the best option.

“Later, a great many people from the Gerasene countryside got together and asked Jesus to leave – too much change, too fast, and they were scared.  So Jesus got back in the boat and set off…” Luke 8:37-39 MSG

There will be people that won’t accept us in this life, not because of who we are, or what we do, but because of their own fears and insecurities.  So, like Jesus, when this happens, the best thing we can do is quietly and kindly turn and walk away; leave and let them be.

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Accept, release, renew

“… But you have to face it, to accept the shame of your obscene and vile life…” Ezekiel 16:53-58 MSG

 

Harsh words I know, however, when it comes to sin you must accept responsibility, release them to God, and let him renew your life:  Accept, release, and renew – it is time my friend.

 

 

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Perfection

“… Why, even the moon has its flaws,

Even the stars aren’t perfect in God’s eyes…”

Job 25:5

God is the All-Perfect and Almighty, so it is only a waste of time for you to be killing yourself trying to be.

My friend, accept, love, and embrace who you are, as-is!  You are exactly who and how God wants you to be; you are His creation, which is perfection in the highest!

Finding your purpose

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“Form your purpose by asking for counsel,

Then carry it out using all the help you can get.”

Proverbs 20:18 MSG

Not sure of your purpose?  Well, here is how to find it:  Ask God, seek guidance from trusted sources, pursue your passions, and accept all the help you can get in order to succeed.