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Don’t Grow Weary

I used to have a desire to be seen in doing good.  I wanted a chance to “be something” and would not always treat people like I should.  I am not saying I was ruthless or even malicious.  I am saying I was prideful and impatient.  I wanted my reward now.  I was also insecure – I wanted to know I was needed by people.  Man, it was a stressful season for me…because I never got what I wanted.  I did good, but grew weary.

It wasn’t until a faithful mentor in my life explained to me that it doesn’t require me to overwork myself to get things done – in essence – I am not that great.  Ouch!  But oh so true!  I grew weary because my focus was not on what it should be.  I was doing good for the soul reason to further myself when I should be doing good because that is what I am supposed to be doing.

I should do everything unto God and not worry about who sees it…He sees it.  This revelation began to birth in me a peace that allowed me to love people like I never have because I no longer looked to them for my worth.  I looked to be a blessing to them.  I learned that, at the end of the day, God has my back and I don’t need to be noticed, seen, or praised by others.  Don’t get me wrong, those things are great, but they are not necessary to fulfil the calling on my life.

Being faithful unto God, leaning on Him, learning that it takes all of us to get the work done has been an epiphany that set me free.  I no longer allow myself to become weary because my source is Him.  Pride can suffocate you like nothing else.

I know you are asking yourself why I decided to share this with you…here is why – because the way our society is set up, we can get lost in the desire of others’ approval and it become our downfall.  We see it in celebrities all the time.  The church and those of faith cannot follow that pattern.  We must remain humble and under the hand of God.  That way, we do not seek something from a fellow person that they cannot give.  

I know there are going to be days that I will fail at this and fall back to my old ways, but know that I need to find my way back.  Will you join me on this journey?

Live your life free of expecting things from others.  God will ensure that you are taken care of.  He will make sure you get what you need.  Just keep doing good.

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

  

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Be still

“The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.””‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

I went and saw War Room this weekend.  Great movie.  It speaks on the notion of prayer and how we need to do our battling in that realm rather than trying to do it ourselves.

It got me thinking so I wanted to encourage you because it encouraged me – go to God with your problems and let Him take care of it.  He is the only one who can make things right – I have learned this the hard way.

Have faith and trust in Him.  You only need to be still….

  

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Greatest of these….

Bold love changes the world.  Love those who can’t love you back, give grace to those who don’t deserve it, and forgive those who won’t change.  

“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.””

‭‭I Peter‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

  

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What are you made of?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

  

  

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Prayer – it’s a world changer

I am tired.  Tired of:

  • People dying because they are of a certain race
  • People dying because they are in law enforcement
  • People dying because someone hates them
  • Babies dying because they are unwanted
  • People dying because of their religion
  • People hating one another
  • People not caring about their own children
  • People not knowing Jesus
  • People hating one another
  • Slavery still existing in the form of human trafficking
  • Homelessness still existing
  • People just simply not caring

I am ready for: the Love of God to overwhelm this world and eradicate all hate, anger, rage, and frustration.

We need to pray – prayer can change the world.  Will you join me?

“if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

‭‭II Chronicles‬ ‭7:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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Seasons

As the weather has seasons, so does life.  About a year ago, I realized a season of my life was turning…it was painful because I wouldn’t let go when I needed to.  God was wanting me to move into something new, but first I had to let go.  When I did, great things happened.

Solomon had some wise words:

“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace.”

‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

There is a season for everything.  Seasons are meant to change. Just like summer to fall, seasons look and feel different.  When you feel like a season is turning in your life, remember to let go and allow God to move you into that next season.  You may find exactly what you are praying for.

  

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Under grace

“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Declare liberty over the wages of sin today.  Remember that Christ paid it all so that you can claim that freedom and walk in grace.  I am so thankful He did!

“Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭143:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

  

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What should I do?

“A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Love conquers all!  Love even when you don’t want to.

  

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Face it

Stand up and face that shadow!

  
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have well said, ‘I have no husband,’ for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.” The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He. ”

The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” Then they went out of the city and came to Him.

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. And many more believed because of His own word.”

‭‭John‬ ‭4:15-26, 28-30, 39-41‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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His Mercies

I can get so caught up in life.  I especially am consumed with the things I get wrong – how I have to be perfect.  Like, somehow, I am that great.

Oh how I am imperfect and flawed.  No matter how hard I try to do right, I somehow do wrong.  Do we need to do our best to do right?  Yes, absolutely!  We need to work hard and bear good fruit.  Are we always going to do that?  No.  We aren’t. 

We serve a God of mercy, grace, and love.  This fact is the essence of our relationship with Him.  He gives us mercy, grace, and love & we, in turn, are grateful, give thanksgiving, and put Him first.  

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever: To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures forever; To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy endures forever; To Him who laid out the earth above the waters, For His mercy endures forever; To Him who made great lights, For His mercy endures forever— The sun to rule by day, For His mercy endures forever; The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endures forever.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭136:1-9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

““I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”

‭‭John‬ ‭15:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭107:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Therefore David blessed the LORD before all the assembly; and David said: “Blessed are You, LORD God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are exalted as head over all.”

‭‭I Chronicles‬ ‭29:10-11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Don’t allow your imperfectness stunt you.  Our being right is not where our success lies, but rather in the continual communion with the Father.  Don’t walk through life with guilt. Our Father, the creator of the universe, is on our side and wants only what is best for us!  Give thanks to God that He has it all worked out and keep going.  

Live fearlessly and be blessed!