What More…?

John 3:16

What else does God need to do, to prove His unconditional love for you? What else does He need to say, that’s not already recorded in the lines of scripture, to outline His plan for your life, in this life, and the next? How many more doors does God need to open, and close, to show you, He’s directing your path? How many more tests and trials must you endure, to see, God’s intentions are to mold, shape, and sharpen your image in His eyes? How many more mistakes and errors do you need to make, to show you that God’s forgiveness can never be undone? What more can God do, to get you to see, His love is true? What more can He do, to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the Saviour, right and true?

Punching Bag

Romans 7:15-20

There are many things that cause frustration in life, some of which are devised by our own hands. While life’s inevitable annoyances seem to be unavoidable, releasing our frustrations in a healthy way, can be the difference between living a life of bitterness, or betterment.

Punching bags are normally used by those who train in the art of boxing, or similar practices. Blowing off steam, while wailing on a stiched up bag of clothing and other materials, can offer some relief, but spending too much time on the punching bag isn’t advised for a number of reasons.

Walking in holiness was never intended to be easy. While we wrestle against satan and his demonic forces, we also have an internal battle that can also weigh us down heavily. One problem I’ve yet to master in my walk with Christ is, not beating myself up for every mistake I make. Although I have been renewed in Christ, my flesh is still a force to be reckoned with. Even the great apostle Paul dealt with internal struggles when he wrote, “…what I would do, I do not; but what I hate, that I do.” If left to our own devices, we would be a lost cause, but because of Jesus Christ, and His sacrifice, we have help to overcome our flesh.

When we make mistakes, let’s not treat ourselves like punching bags. Instead, realize it’s our sin nature which causes us to slip. Rest in knowing, the blood of Jesus already removed the penalty of our transgression, and we can be confident our flesh won’t keep us from being our best for the Lord.

Tips for Holy Living

Colossians 3

MORTIFY – to kill (literally or figuratively): become dead, (cause to be) put to death:
●Fornication – to be utterly unchaste, indulge unlawful lust (of either sex), or (figuratively) practice idolatry:
●Uncleanness – impurity (the quality), physically or morally, contamination:
●Inordinate affection – unholy passions:
●Evil Concupiscence – unholy longing (especially for what is forbidden:
●Covetousness – to set the heart upon wrongfully, desire, envy, be jealous over:

PUT OFF – to take off (in various senses), carry away, lead (away), put to death, take away
●Old Man – former behavior, character, deeds prior to regeneration:
●Anger – violent passion:
●Wrath – fierceness, indignation:
●Malice – the desire to harm someone or the feeling of pleasure at someone’s misfortune:
●Blasphemy – vilification or evil speaking against God:
●Evil Communication – unholy, unhealthy, or unprofitable words spoken:

PUT ON – array, clothe (with), endue:
●New Man – renewed in knowledge after the image of Christ:
●Bowels of Mercies – overabundance od compassion:
●Kindness – fraternal affection, brotherly love:
●Humbleness of Mind – having a modest view of oneself; not feeling superior over others:
●Meekness – lowly; submissive:
●Longsuffering – patient; able to quietly tolerate suffering:

Holy By Nature

Romans 12:9-11

By nature, animals behave according to their instinct, and genetic make-up. By nature, water is wet, fire hot, and wind unseen to the naked eye. By nature, babies cry, birds fly, and stars give off light. By nature, men born of the devil, disregard righteousness, shun morality, and substitute love for hate, in their hearts. By nature darkness brings fear, and men perish for lack of knowledge. By nature, light illuminates in darkness, and knowledge brings hope. By nature, those born of God the Father, exude love, walk after righteousness, loathe all evil, and cleave to that which is good. By nature, the children of God are holy.