Gal 4:3-7
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." So you are no longer a slave , but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir. NIV
Are you waiting on a day yet to be realized where you take hold of such a great promise? What holds you back if NOT what others think and believe to be true? And what is ANY faith God has NOT found pleasing?
What invasive thoughts could possibly "Prove" themselves effectual which labor against what God says is true? What is it about any series of words that look to oppose what Gods says is true and effectual?
It's easy to read of someone other than ourselves, "You have been Found highly favored of God", yet what has proved to be the history of "Selfish" souls who then turn and torment such praise?
The way only a selfish soul knows to twist and bend words to where nearly every surrounding soul also finds it nearly impossible to please God but even worse able to "Believe" the words of God the WAY He has gone to great lengths in order to present those same words?
Where do words get their breath when spoken? Does this peculiar wind originate only from a set of lungs?
Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks .
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1 John 4:16-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
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1 John 4:16-17
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. NIV
In terms of a 'WE" exactly what is it that defines the truthful consideration of the "We"? Further to mean One with Christ?
While finding ones self encased in a body that's also surrounded by and being bombarded by many different things which oppose this promised "Growth" also being observed as "Christ In You", how do you find and what is your commentary about such an event?
Have you determined the evidence of that to interpret as selective good deeds that are done on His behalf? The type of deeds done where You are the one who determines when, where and how they come into being?
Plans that ONLY you could have master minded and brought to pass having managed and manipulated the world around you which includes the souls of others?
I once heard a preacher on a christian radio state, God is in control of EVERY possible set of circumstances.
This thought seemed peculiar and challenging in the moment, yet the life raft came in the form of a question, "Is it also your opinion God is in control of every soul found to be a part of ones circumstances?
In my own life I've personally had to make the determination in those times and circumstances where I'd found myself being deceived and lied to, cursed, slapped, spat on, kicked, punched, Shot at, hand cuffed, beaten (on more than one occasion to the point of unconsciousness) whether or NOT God was in control in those moments.
You can call it reflecting, retrospect or whatever seems fitting, but I can say with all honesty I didn't enjoy the vast majority of those circumstances nor to this day do I blame OR credit God for ANY of them.
I believe the life of a fool finds a person as much as I do a wisdom that comes from God that calls out to all men from every roof top if need be where there is also a Hope that has been based on all that is True "In Him".
I chose to believe it a great loss in those circumstances because I was NOT "In Christ" during those moments. I consider it unfortunate that I was beaten and spat on etc yet an even greater loss because I wasn't living a "Truthful Life" that can only be found as a Joy while In Christ.
"Do all things as if unto the Lord" is a huge bedrock. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" is another yet the fact God spoke those words about the spirit He alone can provide should be seen as the mortar (Identity) which holds them together.
I believe foolishness persuades those who choose to live the life "Style" that God determines to be that of a "Fool". I believe that not all pain that one endures in this world should be counted as a loss or a sign of failure.
We all struggle in this life as each looks to find their beloved identity. God will continue to be the God you suggest you serve and that because of the way YOU see Him.
In terms of believing in an invisible God who says to walk by faith and NOT by sight, what have you believed to be True about Him?
Whose breath is breathing life into the words you've chosen to "Believe" to be True?
Your accounting of God has everything to do with the type of God you suggest You serve.
You will more often find yourself ultimately disappointed when you try to compare the type of Love man has conditioned himself to express in this world and that because of his own needs to the type of Love that God speaks of Himself which surpasses ALL understanding.
Are there ever times in the life you NOW live when the Wisdom of God surpasses the emotion of "Feeling" Good about yourself?
Are there times when you only feel Good about yourself when You know beyond doubt that ONLY God is Good?
You can't see what You haven't heard and that "With your heart".
God is more than rules and regulations handed down that have been tainted to suit the purpose of selfish souls. Trusting that ONLY God is Good and Only God can truly depict "Love" at that all times is a Good Place to begin and end within our present circumstances many are trying to fit into a "Life" lived that is based on who it is that's "True, Righteous and Faithful".
When each day becomes a holy day which urges you to see that "Today is the Day", then each morning you rise and ask for your daily bread will begin to usher in a whole New Light where ALL things are made New!
Gal 6:15-18
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation . Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.
Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
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Isa 58:13-14
"If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day,
if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD's holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then you will find your joy in the LORD, and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob."
The mouth of the LORD has spoken.
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