In The RESIDUE Guide we have touched on questions like, “Have I learned to beware that, without JESUS The CHRIST, I am powerless?” and also “Have I learned to fear sin's power?” and “Have I determined to make GOD Almighty, and HIS Way, the top priority in my life?”
Today, I ask this question; “Have I come to a deep awareness that I cannot do this alone?” Can you say from your heart, "I need GOD’S help and the help of HIS People?”
First, let’s think about GOD’S help. Do you pray earnestly every single day? Do you spend time in thoughtful, daily study of HIS Way? Do you worship The FATHER through, in and with your life; Word, Deed, Action? When tempted, do you let fear engulf you, or do you reach out to your Mighty, Magnificent & Able FATHER in Heaven with the confidence that HE can and will deliver you?
Do you really believe that JESUS The CHRIST will make you Free and are you trusting HIM to do just that? Will you stay with HIM no matter how long it takes? Are you working hard while remembering that without HIS Blessing all comes to nothing? Do you ask The Holy Spirit to keep you from sin in thought, word & deed every morning and thank HIM for your victories each night?
What about the help of HIS People that are called by HIS Name? Have you reached out to Trustworthy brothers & sisters asking them to hold you accountable? Accountability is very important for all of us, but more so for those battling with addictions, strongholds and the lusts of the flesh.
Have you developed healthy, transparent and intimate relationships or are you still waiting passively for friends to spring up out of nowhere? Have you let fear keep you from being open with others about your struggles? Are you not just looking for what you can get out of relationships, but also looking for who you can help, knowing you will be helped as you help others?
Has your understanding of being powerless led you to see the folly of trying to be a ‘Lone Ranger’? Has it sunk in? Do you get it? If not, then please reach out to The FATHER in prayer and to your brethren for some guidance.
FATHER, We know that it is the enemy that makes us want to forget our need of others and even of YOU! We are so slow to Trust, to ask, to reach out and to reveal our deepest & darkest secrets, ugly warts and all. Please allow YOUR Holy Spirit to help us to face the Truth and to keep reaching out in Faith, trusting YOU to reach back leading us to others who will also support us in our struggles and in our times of need. We Praise YOU and Glorify YOU Oh Mighty GOD. Thank YOU for all that YOU are. We Pray in The Powerful & Precious Name of YESHUA, JESUS The CHRIST. Amen.
Reading Psalm 122:1-9 this…
Today, I ask this question; “Have I come to a deep awareness that I cannot do this alone?” Can you say from your heart, "I need GOD’S help and the help of HIS People?”
First, let’s think about GOD’S help. Do you pray earnestly every single day? Do you spend time in thoughtful, daily study of HIS Way? Do you worship The FATHER through, in and with your life; Word, Deed, Action? When tempted, do you let fear engulf you, or do you reach out to your Mighty, Magnificent & Able FATHER in Heaven with the confidence that HE can and will deliver you?
Do you really believe that JESUS The CHRIST will make you Free and are you trusting HIM to do just that? Will you stay with HIM no matter how long it takes? Are you working hard while remembering that without HIS Blessing all comes to nothing? Do you ask The Holy Spirit to keep you from sin in thought, word & deed every morning and thank HIM for your victories each night?
What about the help of HIS People that are called by HIS Name? Have you reached out to Trustworthy brothers & sisters asking them to hold you accountable? Accountability is very important for all of us, but more so for those battling with addictions, strongholds and the lusts of the flesh.
Have you developed healthy, transparent and intimate relationships or are you still waiting passively for friends to spring up out of nowhere? Have you let fear keep you from being open with others about your struggles? Are you not just looking for what you can get out of relationships, but also looking for who you can help, knowing you will be helped as you help others?
Has your understanding of being powerless led you to see the folly of trying to be a ‘Lone Ranger’? Has it sunk in? Do you get it? If not, then please reach out to The FATHER in prayer and to your brethren for some guidance.
FATHER, We know that it is the enemy that makes us want to forget our need of others and even of YOU! We are so slow to Trust, to ask, to reach out and to reveal our deepest & darkest secrets, ugly warts and all. Please allow YOUR Holy Spirit to help us to face the Truth and to keep reaching out in Faith, trusting YOU to reach back leading us to others who will also support us in our struggles and in our times of need. We Praise YOU and Glorify YOU Oh Mighty GOD. Thank YOU for all that YOU are. We Pray in The Powerful & Precious Name of YESHUA, JESUS The CHRIST. Amen.
Reading Psalm 122:1-9 this…