Saturday, March 22, 2014

Excuses, Excuses, We Make Them Every Day

My Utmost For His Highest
 
‘It is the simple, dreary day, with its commonplace duties and people, that smothers the burning heart— unless we have learned the secret of abiding in Jesus.’ CHAMBERS
 
Our attitude toward life … other people … world events … how we respond … depends upon our spiritual disposition.  We have two natures … when I was a child, I watched cartoons that depicted someone with an angel (the Spirit) on one shoulder and a devil (the flesh) on the other.  Each was trying to get the attention of the character to influence his behavior. Every day is a struggle.  We know how we should respond to life, but before we know it, our flesh has taken over.  Really what it boils down to is what you set your mind to.
 
(Philippians 4:4-9) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
 
If you believe that you can’t help yourself … you are believing the truth …. Flesh cannot conquer flesh … but Spirit can.  If you have a problem with anger .. envy … lust for possessions …… speaking poorly of others … what ever (read Galatians 5:19-21) it means that you are struggling with your flesh … your old nature … living in subjection to your flesh is not the life you have been called to .. empowered for … But the Christian who has their mind set on Christ … their response to life is quite different .. (read Galatians 5:22-23) Don’t make excuses for your flesh and its desires … Turn to Jesus and live.
 
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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