The shadows of the mountains

"Zebul replied, "You mistake the shadows of the mountains for men."

Judges 9:35

Are your fears real?  Are your fears something from reality that you've let grow stronger and stronger in your mind by feeding them with, "what if's?"; are your fears tormenting you because of what has happened to you in the past or because of what the world says is going to happen?  My friends, God does not rule you with fear and torment, the devil does.  Therefore, if fear has you handicapped, tormented, and afraid to move forward, then you've gotten in the wrong line of who you are worshipping - it's time to step out of that line for good and get in the right line - the line of Christ.  His line gives ease and victory with no torment allowed whatsoever.  

So, step in the Good Line - step in the God-line. 

It is time for you to kick fear in the face and move past it, and having God as your leader is the only way it will happen.

You and your life are not, and will not, surprise God

You and your life are not, and will not, surprise God

“Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart… for God has already accepted your works.” Ecclesiastes 9:7

Whatever mistakes you’ve made, whatever mistakes you will do, God already knows.  It is of no use to sit around and feel guilty over your past, present, or future.  Repent of your sins, dig deeper into your relationship with the Lord, forgive yourself, and move on with your life.  As long as you have a heart for God, are trying to get better every day, then there is no reason to be depressed, down-trodden, guilty, or condemned.  No, mistakes are not fun, but before too long, your current and past mistakes will become your future blessings. 

So, during your times of mistakes, embarrassments, and confrontations, do what you can to step outside the moment and realize that, “This too will pass, and it will turn out for my good.”

Live your life for God; love the person you are; be quick to forgive yourself and others; and, fret not – God loves you unconditionally.