Get away from the disfunction and manipulation

"...For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand."

Exodus 13:9

This life is too short to live by someone else's rules, regulations and manipulations (not physically, not mentally; nor from God).  If someone is trying to control you, passively or aggressively, then some changes have to be made.  Yes, it will be the scariest steps you've ever taken, the rockiest mountain you've ever climbed, but if you know that God has a life that you don't want to live without, then boldness and courage need to be embraced and the step of a lifetime needs to be taken. So, step out and step out now! You can do it - yes, you can!!

Remember, darkness comes from Satan, but light comes from God and you are a child of God.  So step out, step up, take hold of God, and take a chance on life - He's got one heck of a great one for you to live.

Laws, leaders, rules, and regulations.

"Jesus said to them, Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's..." Mark 12:17 AMP

No matter how much you are against paying taxes, following the orders, rules, and regulations of those in charge, they are the laws made by the leaders of this land.  You are not above the law, nor are you in charge of the leaders.  So, let me ask, if you aren't respecting the laws of land, then how in the world are you respecting God?  You probably aren't.  As a matter of fact, there is a good chance you are selfish, full of ungodly pride, and you feel like you are owed more than the next.  OK, maybe you are owed, but that needs to be put in God's hands - He will see to your payback.  Until then, you are not exempt, you never will be, and no matter how your excuses, words, and actions line up in your favor, in the end, the law still wins.  

My friend, your ungodly pride is only dragging you into a deep pit; let it go, give it to God, and let His amazing glory and blessings come and fill you from within.  And, remember, you will be paid back, BUT the payback will come from God, not from your works, words or actions, unless, of course, He calls you to take a stand.  Therefore, stop waste your time trying, and move on and enjoy all the days of your precious life.

Choose life!

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"... The word is right here and now - as near as the tongue in your mouth, as near as the heart in your chest.  Just do it!... Love God, your God. Walk in his ways.  Keep his commandments, regulations, and rules so that you will live, really live, live exuberantly,  blessed by God, your God, in the land you are about to enter and possess... I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse.  Choose life so that you and your children will live.  And love God, your God, listening obediently to him, firmly embracing him.  Oh yes, he is life itself..." 

Deuteronomy 30: 11-14, 19-20 The MSG

Choose life ~ Choose God!

The good life

“… Live in his presence in holy reverence, follow the road he sets out for you, service God, your God, with everything you have in you, obey the commandments and regulations of God… live a good life.”  Deuteronomy 10:12-13, The Message

There it is, the key to a good life: 

Follow God and His commands.