I heard yet again today of someone else who needed some answered prayers, and who was struggling to find some relief from what I am sure has seemed like unending stress and grief. As I was receiving an update from my friend, I began to once more hear that little phrase, "believe a miracle...expect a miracle (see my previous post)." It has been several days now, and I have heard that phrase many times. I have also been a lot more diligent in reading and comprehending the daily devotionals that I receive from Brock. I have begun to experience a new sense of peace throughout my day, and more than ever these feelings have reminded me of when I first discovered Christ and who He really was on that mountainside under that North Carolina moon so many years ago. Why have I so easily abandoned something that brings such joy and peace? Why do I constantly listen and believe the lies that living in the pits of my sin will bring me happiness? No more...and it is with this decision that I am writing this blog.
For the first time in a long time, I am slowly beginning to realize my purpose here in life. I have had glimpses of different purposes before, but now things are becoming a little more clear. Most often they are slivers of images or feelings, barely recognizable as anything profound or life-changing. But they are peace-giving images, and if saying that for the first time in my life, I am on the right track, and I am walking the right path. The only thing that is lacking now, is my daily obedience to the personal relationship for which Christ longs from me. I am horrible at beginning new habits, but it is a matter of realizing that it is not so much forming a new habit, as it is entering a new love. I should desire my time spent with God, and I should be excited about learning and reading from His Word. Too often, however, I let my flesh control my desires, and I put off those things that I truly wish to do. "Old habits are hard to break," is the famous saying. I look forward to my wife and my future children seeing some "old habits" in me and my relationship with Christ. It all begins with a simple step...
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There is nothing quite like the expression of one's soul into the written word.Be ye not the judge of my soul, and judge ye not the words written within these pages.
"I am not bound to win, I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to the light I have." -Abraham Lincoln
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Revelation 2:10
"Do not be afraid for what you are about to suffer, for I tell you the devil will put some of you into prison for ten days. But be faithful, even unto the point of death, and you will receive a crown of life."
1 comment:
A great place to be in life, man, and a place Satan hates most of all. Two thoughts on this:
First, be aware of the different ways Satan will come at you to separate you from God - this will keep you more patient with others when the devil tries to use them to get to you, and more careful with your own thoughts. Negative thoughts about our own failures and worthlessness is a lie straight from Satan.
Second, when you feel those sinful thoughts enter your mind and or those urgings first pull at you, I've found an amazingly simple way to fight them. As cliche as it may seem, simply say, "In the name of Jesus leave me alone!" This happened to me first out of frustration because I couldn't shrug off the temptation I was facing. I was amazed at the peace that came with this simple command in our Lord's name. I know it will work for you as well.
Through Christ's power and in his Love,
Brock
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