Good morning, saints! Love to you all. God's way (to life, wholeness, joy and peace) works. It really does!!!! Don't give up. Don't give in. Take a deep breath, get on your knees, and ask Him for strength to make this day victorious. You cannot do it without Him.
Whatever sin strongholds you are facing, Jesus smashed them at the cross. Read Romans 8 in its entirety. You will become convinced.
Here are some choice verses from Romans 8: (1-2, NLT) "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death." (6-9) "So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws and it never will. That's why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)" (Emphasis mine.)
Wash your mind daily in the scriptures so that they are always floating around in your spirit, ready for the Holy Spirit's use in your life. When you are weak, go to the Rock! Jesus is always strong, and He will carry you.
I stayed within my calorie and fat gram limits yesterday. I had not planned to exercise. Though my "to-do" list was upended by a meeting and by my desire to get out of the house, it was a productive day. I made a crockpot of chili, cross-stitched for an hour-and-a-half, straightened the house, did a load of laundry, bought supplies to launch a new hobby (punch needle embroidery) and attended a meeting about college preparatory information at Matt's high school. Jesus was with me every step of the way. Oh, and how could I forget? I blogged!
Whatever sin strongholds you are facing, Jesus smashed them at the cross. Read Romans 8 in its entirety. You will become convinced.
Here are some choice verses from Romans 8: (1-2, NLT) "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death." (6-9) "So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws and it never will. That's why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)" (Emphasis mine.)
Wash your mind daily in the scriptures so that they are always floating around in your spirit, ready for the Holy Spirit's use in your life. When you are weak, go to the Rock! Jesus is always strong, and He will carry you.
I stayed within my calorie and fat gram limits yesterday. I had not planned to exercise. Though my "to-do" list was upended by a meeting and by my desire to get out of the house, it was a productive day. I made a crockpot of chili, cross-stitched for an hour-and-a-half, straightened the house, did a load of laundry, bought supplies to launch a new hobby (punch needle embroidery) and attended a meeting about college preparatory information at Matt's high school. Jesus was with me every step of the way. Oh, and how could I forget? I blogged!
Laurie, I know I've said it before, but the confirmation I get when I read your Blog, really confirms it again and again...I am truly grateful, you have saved me from myself, I couldn't have done it without your 'message' and the belief that God has his finger firmly pointed at me!!! And thank you Jesus!!
ReplyDeleteDawn: You are a wonderful encouragement to me as well. Thanks be to Jesus for bringing us together as friends!!!!
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