Take Steps

“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” - James 2:26

Now is the time for you to:

 Admit your sins.

Request for forgiveness.

Get baptized.

Pray.

Teach.

Go.

Win souls.

 

Make progress to illustrate your faith because faith without work is faith in vain.

Never settle yourself for being ‘okay’ with everything that is happening to you. Sometimes, God wants you to take a move as His child, to take your part and to do something about your faith.

Do not waste your time.

Move quickly for the Holy Spirit is within you.

Take courage as you spread the Word of God.

Soon, you’ll witness the fruits of the Spirit manifesting not just only in you but to them as well.

For it is written in Galatians 5:22-23,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Faith and good deeds must come along following the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Thus, you have to do something not solely, but with God on your side."

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The Goal To Please God

“So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.” - 2 Corinthians 5:9

 If you are not everyone’s cup of tea, then it’s okay.

If you cannot please your parents. That’s fine.

If you are not someone’s favorite like your friends, then it’s alright.

If you cannot please yourself then it’s great because you'll encounter frustrations and disappointments throughout your life.

You were born on this earth not for everyone else, but for God.

He is the One.

He is the Center.

He is your primary goal.

You have to “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” - Psalm 105:4

Communicate with Him at all times and He will say, Be ready to let my will triumph over yours… and everything will go smoothly.

Now, your goal is to be with Him.

To adore Him.

To worship Him.

To praise Him.

To please Him.

For it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:19, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.”

You belong to God, so please Him in everything that you do - that’s your goal.

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God Walks among your Sufferings

Did you even still remember that God performed countless miracles?

He used Moses and let him part the red sea against the Egyptians.

He gave sight to the blind.

He cured the sick people.

He feeds 5,000 people.

He did a lot of things in the Bible, including you,

He saves you from drowning of those sinful natures.

He accepted you.

He always finds ways to fight for you and give solutions to your problems and tragedies in life.

He walks with you and embraces your transgressions, also your sufferings…

Can you even imagine and picture it?

The Lord God is truly walking among your sufferings even those people who are not yet called by Him.

If you found Him already, thank Him for everything that He did and will do to your life. Then don’t go away from Him.

If not, and you notice that you are alone fixing those puzzles to figure out your purpose and finding answers in this mystery world and yourself. Then, today is the day that the Lord has prepared to tell you that you are not alone. It’s time to admit that you need Him. Let Him live in your heart and life as He walks in your ups and downfall moments.

Matthew 8:17 says, This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.”

Be encouraged because you are not facing those adversities and pains all by yourself, the Lord is with you always.

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Fully Rely On God

 “But I trust in you, Lord; I say, You are my God.” - Psalm 31:14 

Whenever you are anxious, have fearful thoughts, worries and problems, connect with God and He will give you solutions and will surely comfort you… 

He is near.

He is ready to help you.

He is waiting for you to call Him.

The very foundation of your relationship with Me is that you trust and love me., said the Lord.

Since most of the time, you never ask and approach God because you think that you can surpass it by your own, but He said,

“Trust Me, my child.”

Give Him a chance to be your father.

Allow Him to take this journey with Him.

Love Him and fully rely on God in all things that are happening to you.

Continue to turn to Him, safe in His protecting presence.

Express your love and trust to Him always.

Just communicate with Him and let His plans prevail in your life.

The more you draw near to Him, the more you are safe, secured, and protected from being too focused on yourself - complications, troubles, difficulties, tight spots and fears.

As, “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” - Zephaniah 3:17

Come what may, talk to Him like David, “I love you, Lord, my strength.” - Psalm 18:1

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Draw Near to the Lord

 “Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” - James 4:8

This time around, to come near to God means to take steps and ways to be fully equipped by His armors and be able to fight against Satan with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace, to take up the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18). Also, to seek His face always and embrace His presence to keep your relationship with Him stronger as His personal Lord and Savior.

How to draw closer to Him?

1. You have to believe in Him and you will be saved - you and your household. - Acts:31
2. Wash your hands, you sinners and purify your hearts. - James 4:8
3. To love the Lord your God and obey His laws and commands always. - Deuteronomy 11:1
4. Read and study the word of God because all scripture is God-breathed and is useful. - 2 Timothy 3:16
5. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. - Romans 12:2
6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5
7. Remember, He is the way, the truth and the life. - John 14:6

Live and remain in Him as it is written in John 15:4, “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”

By doing so, you will be blessed as you draw near to the Lord, for “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” - John 15:7

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