-
Guys we live in a sad culture today. We are told you can identify as whatever you want and the rest of us are told to celebrate that, or we are insert-phobic and that we should be punished for it. With every fiber of my being I believe the living breathing word of God, and because I love you enough I will share the truth. Let’s go all the way back to the beginning. Genesis 1:27- So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created he him: male and female created he them. From the very beginning God told us there are only two genders. There are no questions just the facts. God made you how you are supposed to be. There is no mistake. I do however think the enemy is out there creating confusion and lies. I saw a thing online talking about people saying well I was born this way, and then the person says well be born again. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 tells us therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. I think too often people get caught up in feelings. Jeremiah 17:9 tells us the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. My bible commentary was discussing that the human heart is naturally bent toward sin. This can cause someone to misplace trust in things, ideas, and even people. Guys we have to make a stand and keep strong in our faith. We have to be diligent about making sure we are protecting ourselves with the true word of God, and giving our children the firm foundation that God calls us to give them. Don’t let the world distract you from His truths and cause disobedience.
-
I think one of the saddest verses I have read is Romans 1:25. Paul talks about how people have changed the truth of God into a lie, and worship the creature more than the Creator. This makes me so upset. People act like the Bible is irrelevant and the culture today does the same things that pagan societies got called out for thousands of years ago. Our culture has watered down what God and following Jesus truly means. Paul later tells us that these people are so far gone God gives them over to the unrighteousness they have succumbed to. How heartbreaking for someone to know the truth but still choose to deny the path you are supposed to be on. Truth is guys we can all be guilty. It’s easy to want to follow the things we like and act like we forget the things that convict us. The other scary thought is worshipping the creature and not the Creator. In our culture today this is not hard for people to do. This is Idolatry and anytime we have made something, someone, or an idea so important and detrimental to our lives we have replaced God in our life. It is always a slippery slope, and it always starts as not a big deal. Eventually when you notice you can’t believe the distance you have created between yourself and God. But guys you know what is so great about our wonderful Creator? He from the beginning created the plan of salvation. He gave his only Son to die on a cross to cover the wages of sin for you. You are given a daily opportunity to repent and be reconciled with God. He loves you and wants you to be a part of His family, and all you have to do is ask. I challenge everyone to look inwards and see if there are any stumbling blocks that are distancing you from your Heavenly Father.
-
Something that I have never heard referenced until recently is God’s phone number. Jeremiah 33:3 God says call to me, and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. I think the coolest thing about prayer is the ability to be able to talk to the creator of the universe. Psalm 145:18 tells us the Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. 1 John 5:14 tells us that we can have confidence knowing that when we ask for things within the will of God those prayers are answered. I think the hardest thing to ever comprehend is yes prayers are answered, but it might not be the answer I expected. Sometimes it’s yes, sometimes it’s no, and sometimes it’s not right now. When I was younger I thought if I prayed hard enough God would grant me the request I had, but He has a purpose for everything and He has a will and through the process we are in may hurt, God is with s every step of the way, Something that has helped my prayer life the most is the ACTS prayer. You start with adoration for God, confessions, thanksgiving, and the supplication. I think it has helped me a lot to focus on the greatness of God, and being thankful for the things He has already done in my life, I challenge everyone to try it because it does change your perspective. Sometimes I think we can be bad for asking for things and not treating prayer as not only our lifeline and war war strategy, but we should also treat it as a form of worship to the Lord. God is ready to hear from you and all you have to do is to seek the Lord with an open heart.
FaithfullyFiredUp 