Though at times it can be difficult to pray because we like to do things our own way, it can be even more difficult to wait after praying. We must learn to pray & wait. Praying is humbling in itself. It acknowledges the fact that we can’t do it on our own. When we pray, we are essentially saying: I need help. I’m incapable of handling this on my own. I’m in need. Oh how hard it can be to admit that we need help. As hard as praying and asking can be, it can be even more difficult to wait. Waiting requires patience, and in our society we have…
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A Constant Reminder
We all need reminders. We make notes, we use to-do lists, we set alarms all because we realize that we can’t remember everything. Do you realize that as Christians we have a constant reminder? The Holy Spirit is a constant reminder. I’m so thankful that when Jesus left the earth He didn’t leave us alone. He is still here, dwelling in us, by way of His Holy Spirit. His Holy presence is so real and ever-present. I’m so grateful that He constantly reminds me. I realize that I can’t make it through a day depending on my own strength, my own intellect, my own understanding. I need Him. Desperately.…
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Don’t Bite The Apple: 5 Tips
Every single day we all have apples (temptations) that are dangled in front of us. Temptation started with Eve in Genesis 3, and it is still working on us today. Often, with the same old tricks. Don’t bite the apple. Temptation is often subtle- sometimes the apple itself doesn’t even appear to be sinful. It may start as simply a distraction, but underneath the distraction is an evil attempt to deter us from God’s best for us. Everyday we have to fight to do God’s will in our lives. Doing His will today will set us up for more of His will and blessings tomorrow. If we succumb…
