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Cleaning Out The Closet!

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Clean Out The Clutter Of Your Mind!

Mind Block! I have had so many things on my mind lately, that I have not been able to get a clear focus on what to write about on this blog.  I have sat down several times to write and just gotten up without a word written and walked away with a lot of frustration from all of the distractions that are floating around in my head.

What’s My Problem? My goal in writing this blog is to try to encourage people to live in the Power Of The Spirit, which comes from being and growing in a real and right relationship with God!  I think that I have a pretty worthy goal for writing, so why am I having this problem?

Could It Be? Could it be that I am concerned about some things that I don’t really need to be concerned about?  Could it be that I am thinking and holding onto some things that I can do nothing about?  Could it be that I need to ask for the help of some other people?  Could it be that I have put some things on my plate that God never intended to be there?

You Got It! Yes it could be and it is!  When I stopped and began to ask myself the above questions, I began to let go and lay aside many of the things that were distracting me and the words and thoughts began to flow!  It was way past time for me to clean out the closet of my mind!  Just like our clothes closets – we have things that don’t need to be there and that we need to get rid of to make room for new, better and more appropriate stuff!

What Can You Do? It may be that you are having a hard time getting focused.  You may discover that you are not focusing on the things that really matter and make a difference.  Take some time to take a look at everything that you have floating around in your head and heart and do a little “clutter cleaning” that will help you to get rid of the distractions!  (You have to take the time and you have to be honest for this to work!)  (And the best filter is God’s Word And Will!)

Right Track! Before you know it, things will be on the right track and you will find happiness and fulfillment in the moment by moment daily living of your life!  And you will be glad you did!

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One Question Can Change Your Life!

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The Question! Today, I had the staff go out for 15 minutes and think about this question: “What is one thing that God wants you to share with us about yourself that you don’t want to share with us?” I believe that there are a lot of things that we don’t want to share with others, but we need to share and God wants us to share!  Our sharing could create opportunity for healing and growth of our relationships and this brings blessing to us and glory to God!

The Enemy’s Plan! One of the greatest tools that the Devil has in his arsenal is the tool of breaking down communication!  If he can get us to stop talking, then he can get us to stop forgiving.  If he can get us to stop forgiving, then he can keep us from living in the forgiveness that God wants to give to us.  When we fail to live in the forgiveness that God has for us, it robs God of glory and the Devil is very happy about that!

Think about it today! Who do you need to share some things with, things that you don’t want to share, but you know God is telling you to share?  Make sure you are hearing from God and then move forward for your healing and growth and for God’s glory!

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What Does God Want Me To Do With My Life?

You Got Questions? He's Got Answers!

I Hear It All The Time! Being a pastor, this is one of the questions that I seem to get over and over and over again!  It seems to me that most people believe in God.  Most of the people who believe in God, believe that God has a plan and purpose for their life.  But most people have a really hard time figuring out what that plan is, so that they can live their lives accordingly.

What Does God Want Me To Do With My Life? Whenever I have a serious question, one of the first places that I go, is to the Word.  God has given us the Scriptures to guide, direct and grow our lives.  As we read the scriptures and begin to put into practice what they are teaching through obedient surrender, our lives almost automatically begin to live in the direction that God has mapped out for us.

Let’s Give It A Try: What does God want me to do with my life? “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy of offer your bodies as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:1-2

Ask And Answer! What do these two verses tell us to do?  The first thing it tells us to do is to worship God!  “Offer you body as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship!” It does not say “go to worship”, it says:  “Worship by offering your body as a living sacrifice – holy and pleasing to God!  Now we’ve got our work cut out for us.  Is there any question about what we need to be doing?

What And How? I don’t think there is a question about “What?”, but maybe about “How?”  The second part of the verse helps to answer this question: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Stop living according to the direction of the world and start living according to the direction of God’s Word.  I know it’s easier said than done, but if God in His Word has told us to do it, then it is possible and the best way to get started is to try!  Give it a shot.  A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step!

The Promise! This scripture tells us that when we get headed in this right direction:  “Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will!” If you want to know what God wants you to do with your life, you have to start traveling in that direction.  Enjoy the journey!