One would not assume that a single lie (especially on the Internet) would be so complex! #13 goes vastly beyond first glances. It starts at home: acting differently in front of our parents. It spreads: acting relaxed and feeling accepted only around others the same age- then perhaps the spreading continues onto Internet pages, into the privacy of cell phones and eventually leads our every action.
God created each of us to be one individual person; hence we are not complicated. Sin is not complicated and neither is goodness. Yes, sin messes with what is pure and tries to appear larger and more detailed but the truth I have witnessed is just the opposite! WE are the ones making something complex. God is the author of simplicity.
Knowing the simplicity of the Christian life is definitely vital material for the way we think! I have to ask myself "Am I too complex?"
So, what is it exactly that makes us enjoy not being who we really are? Why are we prone to complication? I have found that when I'm in my greatest time of need I never once give a thought to fearing God. God, you know, the Creator of all, the Alpha and Omega, Beginning and the End? Yes, that God; the same magnificent Christ who forgave us for the very turning of our eyes that we do on a daily basis. Our turning to the right or to the left multiplies and clouds the straight and narrow path.
So who are we? We are children of God, created, breathed into being, not complicated, not confusing, never too small or too big, complete in Him. Who do I act like I am? Confused, alone, over-wrought by sin, only comfortable in selfishness? My unbelief has led me to realize that lie #13 is no easy trip. I didn't believe that God loved. I didn't believe God really did and still does have a hope and a future planned out. So what did I do then? Of course we know in our heads that we are empty without Christ but in practicality we have no choice but to believe the truth and live by the truth or fill the gaps with other things. The gaps even lie to us and say "Ah, well it's only TV! Just replace the time with something else and you won't be addicted." or "Everyone has a facebook and everyone plays around with it! So what?"
The problem I've found with merely dancing around an addiction or watching my time management is this: there is rarely a heart problem brought to the surface. I have been in a lie so deep that the only way to grow closer to freedom was to speak it. Talk it out. Get someone to mentor you.
Why am I filling up my time deciding what kind of person I want the world to see? I have found unbelief to be the root. The idols that filled my life did not end up giving me the freedom and peace I needed. There was no peace in merely imagining being liked. I am adored by the Father! We all are adored and that is crazy and unimaginable! Taking time to investigate THAT might be worthwhile. Good thing God is genuine with us, huh?
Faith Mae
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
4 Lies about Guys
"It is a safe thing to trust Him to fulfill the desire which He creates." Amy Carmichael
Lie number 9- "I need a boyfriend." rests deep within ALL our hearts. Oh, wonderful...right? Those who believe that we shouldn't 'try out' men like different ice creams struggle just as much as those who go from boyfriend to boyfriend. It really comes down to me, Faith, being content. Where is your fulfillment? I have found mine in imagination, entertainment, food, fitting in a crowd, never messing up etc..as you can imagine everything after a while failed miserably. I am now, however, filled with the Gospel. First I became more knowledgeable of God...became His friend...then my love for the cross followed and it changes my every thought and deed! Having a boyfriend is easy. Being best friends with your mom isn't. Getting married is easy. The discipline of waiting and trusting isn't.
That brings me to another point I read in the book that was wonderfully convicting! "God did not design marriage to make you happy, but to glorify himself." If I look to a relationship to make me happy I WILL BE disappointed. Let us fuel that which we know will never fail. Christ will never fail us! Actually He is full of delightful surprises. Life is never boring with our God.
Lie number 10- "It's OK to go out with a non-christian." falls hard on those of us who are more affected by 'looks' than truth. 'He' may attract you but if he doesn't give himself up for Christ then where is the purpose in interacting with except to witness? Let's be honest though, when it comes to 'cute' guys, witnessing is hardly on our minds. I cannot fuel attraction to someone whom I can never marry. It isn't fair to myself!! What happens when I give my heart away because I allowed this or that thought to come in? I think, ladies, that we must not underestimate the desires of our own hearts. No relationship that involves love/attraction should be 'just for a little while.' The Lord wants us protected and part of that comes in the form of a command-2 Corinthians 6:14-18. My friends, there is no room for compromise!
Lie number 11- "It's not really sex." continues to be convicting to me. I should not be allowing even a hint...with my clothes, my attitude, my eyes. The perfection of God's plan for us is truly intriguing! He has high standards and I can't help but be curious about His radical ideas...what will it be like to walk one way through a sea of people walking the other? God has someone saved for YOU. We will miss the beauty if we awaken either love or sexual relations too early.
Lie number 12- "I can't handle the loneliness of staying pure." will forever make my heart break. For some of us it is just a daily thing...some days we are sad and feel the longings of love and others are better and more focused. Yet, for many of us the line has already been crossed and it seems the loneliness is much, much worse. However, the wonderful, radical path of Godliness WILL surpass any lonely feelings we have now. Please don't forget, my friends, that He gave us those longings so that in fulfilling them He would be glorified! He has it all under control. I read-"The measure to which you protect the purity of your future marriage is often the measure to which you will experience true intimacy once you are married."
One last thing, for those of us that may be called to be unmarried- do not live your life as if it is less meaningful or blessed than those who are married. Everyone goes through loneliness! AND everyone can find true lasting joy in Christ. Any married woman who gave her heart to God can tell you that to put her contentment in her husband is empty and always ends up turning her back to truth. Remember that your life is for your Creator and He has nothing less than HUGE surprising twists and turns you never saw coming! Have courage and know that He is God.
I hope we can begin to see the big picture. If I could pray for anything when it comes to relationships it would be that! Lord, help me see the great scheme of your design for me. Lead me to contentment in you and show me where I can 'cut off the hand' that draws me to sin against you.
XoXo
Faith Mae
Lie number 9- "I need a boyfriend." rests deep within ALL our hearts. Oh, wonderful...right? Those who believe that we shouldn't 'try out' men like different ice creams struggle just as much as those who go from boyfriend to boyfriend. It really comes down to me, Faith, being content. Where is your fulfillment? I have found mine in imagination, entertainment, food, fitting in a crowd, never messing up etc..as you can imagine everything after a while failed miserably. I am now, however, filled with the Gospel. First I became more knowledgeable of God...became His friend...then my love for the cross followed and it changes my every thought and deed! Having a boyfriend is easy. Being best friends with your mom isn't. Getting married is easy. The discipline of waiting and trusting isn't.
That brings me to another point I read in the book that was wonderfully convicting! "God did not design marriage to make you happy, but to glorify himself." If I look to a relationship to make me happy I WILL BE disappointed. Let us fuel that which we know will never fail. Christ will never fail us! Actually He is full of delightful surprises. Life is never boring with our God.
Lie number 10- "It's OK to go out with a non-christian." falls hard on those of us who are more affected by 'looks' than truth. 'He' may attract you but if he doesn't give himself up for Christ then where is the purpose in interacting with except to witness? Let's be honest though, when it comes to 'cute' guys, witnessing is hardly on our minds. I cannot fuel attraction to someone whom I can never marry. It isn't fair to myself!! What happens when I give my heart away because I allowed this or that thought to come in? I think, ladies, that we must not underestimate the desires of our own hearts. No relationship that involves love/attraction should be 'just for a little while.' The Lord wants us protected and part of that comes in the form of a command-2 Corinthians 6:14-18. My friends, there is no room for compromise!
Lie number 11- "It's not really sex." continues to be convicting to me. I should not be allowing even a hint...with my clothes, my attitude, my eyes. The perfection of God's plan for us is truly intriguing! He has high standards and I can't help but be curious about His radical ideas...what will it be like to walk one way through a sea of people walking the other? God has someone saved for YOU. We will miss the beauty if we awaken either love or sexual relations too early.
Lie number 12- "I can't handle the loneliness of staying pure." will forever make my heart break. For some of us it is just a daily thing...some days we are sad and feel the longings of love and others are better and more focused. Yet, for many of us the line has already been crossed and it seems the loneliness is much, much worse. However, the wonderful, radical path of Godliness WILL surpass any lonely feelings we have now. Please don't forget, my friends, that He gave us those longings so that in fulfilling them He would be glorified! He has it all under control. I read-"The measure to which you protect the purity of your future marriage is often the measure to which you will experience true intimacy once you are married."
One last thing, for those of us that may be called to be unmarried- do not live your life as if it is less meaningful or blessed than those who are married. Everyone goes through loneliness! AND everyone can find true lasting joy in Christ. Any married woman who gave her heart to God can tell you that to put her contentment in her husband is empty and always ends up turning her back to truth. Remember that your life is for your Creator and He has nothing less than HUGE surprising twists and turns you never saw coming! Have courage and know that He is God.
I hope we can begin to see the big picture. If I could pray for anything when it comes to relationships it would be that! Lord, help me see the great scheme of your design for me. Lead me to contentment in you and show me where I can 'cut off the hand' that draws me to sin against you.
XoXo
Faith Mae
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I have to perform to be loved and accepted.
"I have to perform to be loved and accepted." is our Lie # 8
I have learned something in the past few months that I have read, heard and studied before but never really forced it to change my thinking. I have learned that there is nothing, zero, zip that I can do to earn anything from God whether it be a smile from heaven or a specific blessing. I have spent so much time thinking I was living for God yet burdening myself because of my sin. One minute I would feel like a true child of God and the next I would say something stupid and unkind. Of course when that happened I would swoop back down into feeling rather bad about myself. The real issue was that I couldn't give my all to a God whom (or so I thought) held condemnation for me and my imperfections. You guys have heard this before...it isn't new...God LOVES us. So why aren't we living it? Why are we still stuck on being accepted when we ARE accepted?
There are 2 answers so far that I have observed in myself and others- 1 is that we don't put our value in what God thinks but in what man thinks- 2 We think we are putting our value in God but are actually asking ourselves "Am I good enough?"
Obviously the first step to achieving this truth (Your value is not determined by what you do, but by how God views you) is realizing that there is a problem and identifying where we put our acceptance. What I did from there was basically focus my attention on God. All the time. Every morning I would pull out a book, the Bible, or a study; anything to jolt myself OFF myself! ;)
This choosing to be with Him is NOT voluntary! You guys don't have to do it like me per se, but God will bring things into the light. He will bring your eyes to truth whether you choose to focus on Him in the morning or the evening, through a book or through staring out the window at His creation. I have become so desirous of His will for me that I find peace in merely doing the dishes. It's a wonderful place to be in...friends, guys, parents, ourselves...none of those can give us such a complete joy and such a complete contentment.
1 Peter 3:3-4
Ephesians 2:9
1 Corinthians 10:31
XoXo
Faith Mae
I have learned something in the past few months that I have read, heard and studied before but never really forced it to change my thinking. I have learned that there is nothing, zero, zip that I can do to earn anything from God whether it be a smile from heaven or a specific blessing. I have spent so much time thinking I was living for God yet burdening myself because of my sin. One minute I would feel like a true child of God and the next I would say something stupid and unkind. Of course when that happened I would swoop back down into feeling rather bad about myself. The real issue was that I couldn't give my all to a God whom (or so I thought) held condemnation for me and my imperfections. You guys have heard this before...it isn't new...God LOVES us. So why aren't we living it? Why are we still stuck on being accepted when we ARE accepted?
There are 2 answers so far that I have observed in myself and others- 1 is that we don't put our value in what God thinks but in what man thinks- 2 We think we are putting our value in God but are actually asking ourselves "Am I good enough?"
Obviously the first step to achieving this truth (Your value is not determined by what you do, but by how God views you) is realizing that there is a problem and identifying where we put our acceptance. What I did from there was basically focus my attention on God. All the time. Every morning I would pull out a book, the Bible, or a study; anything to jolt myself OFF myself! ;)
This choosing to be with Him is NOT voluntary! You guys don't have to do it like me per se, but God will bring things into the light. He will bring your eyes to truth whether you choose to focus on Him in the morning or the evening, through a book or through staring out the window at His creation. I have become so desirous of His will for me that I find peace in merely doing the dishes. It's a wonderful place to be in...friends, guys, parents, ourselves...none of those can give us such a complete joy and such a complete contentment.
1 Peter 3:3-4
Ephesians 2:9
1 Corinthians 10:31
XoXo
Faith Mae
Monday, May 11, 2009
Beautiful girls are worth more.
There are, I believe, three types of girls out there. The first is a gal who blatantly tells all something about herself that she doesn't like and wishes aloud for another person's figure. The second is a gal who does her hair in the same way and is content until she lingers upon herself and when she does try something new (clothes, hair, makeup etc...) she is discouraged and upset. The third gal sees herself through God's eyes, appreciates her own beauty and longs for nothing.
Which am I? Well...the scary thing is...all three! I have drifted from contentment to disdain in merely and hour. I'm sure I'm not the only one. So what is the difference between being 'worth' something and just having a bad day? Absolutely nothing. A good day is a great time to add to our self esteem. Satan knows exactly where to hit us and I want to encourage all of us a fresh in the truth.
We've all heard that we are fearfully and wonderfully made...but who among us takes it to heart every day and lets it change our attitude every day? We ladies react in many different ways when our self esteem is low but think about when it is high! We are glowing. And for whom? Not ourselves but Him who made the glow in the first place!
God's standard of beauty can be clearly noticed when we spend time alone with Him. I find that especially when I don't feel like it, taking up my Bible study and forcing myself to invest in Him, automatically changes my view of everything.
If you guys find yourself having a hard time turn to a mentor, sister, mom, and relate the lies you can't rid yourself of. Fortunately for us, even as Satan battles against us, we can know that it is already finished. God knew when He created us that our eyes would desire loveliness.
Cool right?
Love you all!!
Faith Mae
Which am I? Well...the scary thing is...all three! I have drifted from contentment to disdain in merely and hour. I'm sure I'm not the only one. So what is the difference between being 'worth' something and just having a bad day? Absolutely nothing. A good day is a great time to add to our self esteem. Satan knows exactly where to hit us and I want to encourage all of us a fresh in the truth.
We've all heard that we are fearfully and wonderfully made...but who among us takes it to heart every day and lets it change our attitude every day? We ladies react in many different ways when our self esteem is low but think about when it is high! We are glowing. And for whom? Not ourselves but Him who made the glow in the first place!
God's standard of beauty can be clearly noticed when we spend time alone with Him. I find that especially when I don't feel like it, taking up my Bible study and forcing myself to invest in Him, automatically changes my view of everything.
If you guys find yourself having a hard time turn to a mentor, sister, mom, and relate the lies you can't rid yourself of. Fortunately for us, even as Satan battles against us, we can know that it is already finished. God knew when He created us that our eyes would desire loveliness.
Cool right?
Love you all!!
Faith Mae
Sunday, November 9, 2008
I've never been exposed to satanic activities. ( I'm back! xD)
Ok girls, LYWB is finally back online! I owe you an apology and an explanation. So, first, do forgive me for this time lapse. Secondly, the only explaining I can do is to say that during the very busy book business season it was decided that we would be moving to Sarasota FL! It was a long process but we are here and unpacked. It was an extremely difficult move to say the least. God has pulled us through and we are slowly getting back to normal.
Anyway, I’m working on my senior year in high school and I don’t know about you guys but it’s hard! Hehe. It definitely keeps me busy. I would love to know how all of you are. Feel free to e-mail me or leave an informative comment. Lol! My e-mail is faith@faithfulbookshop.com or italiamae@verizon.net
All right- down to business. Get your “Truth” caps on ladies- lets go!
This next lie is a real toughie for me. Its super convicting and some of you may not even agree. It took me several days to fully understand and start believing the truth!
“I’ve never been exposed to satanic activities”, is a statement no one in this day and age can really make. Well… maybe there’s one exception…perhaps if you are Amish and live in an Amish village. ;) However most of us live in a pretty worldly area.
Check out these Qus from the book-
Have you ever looked at or read your horoscope?
Have you ever participated in psychic activities?
Have you ever had your palm read?
Have you ever played a video game or watched a movie that portrayed demonic forces or witchcraft in a positive way?
Personally, the first three- although serious, didn’t really apply and I quickly started to assume this section wasn’t for me. Duh! I was committing the lie right as my eyes read the page!
Read the fourth ‘Have you?’ again carefully. I cannot speak for you guys but I have done that. We know that God detests witchcraft and such and it is easy for me to say ‘I would NEVER try calling on the dead or any of that!’ However, what about Pirates of the Caribbean? Demonic voodoo is portrayed as no biggie. Matter a fact all three movies are filled with it. It is most of what makes up the story line! Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Captain Jack, Barbossa and witty humor. This is why it was so hard for me to except that there is a huge difference between Lord of the Rings and Pirates…or even Harry Potter. In Lord of the Rings when witchcraft is used we know that it is bad and the bad guys are using it. Don’t confuse this with magic. We are talking satanic here. Voodoo, cults, Ouija board, living dead etc…
In Deuteronomy is says not to practice witchcraft so what’s wrong with being entertained by it? This is where your relationship with Christ comes in. God uses the word “detestable” to describe His view on these things. If God Himself, who tolerates quite a bit of stuff from us, cannot tolerate demonic practice OR influence than should we not be extra careful?
Some of you ladies might be doing fine in the ‘keeping away from evil’ command. However, I would challenge all of us to watch out for anger, bitterness, un-forgiveness and rebellion against authority. These dangerous attitudes, which I have definitely fallen in to, open the door to Satan. That’s scary. I need to be under God’s protection every day of my life.
I think it’s worth giving up Captain Jack’s cute remarks, the most recent video game or the new 'in' T-shirt line.
Pray about it gals. You make the choice…or better yet, just obey what God tells ya.
Love you all! Will update again soon.
Faith Mae <><
Anyway, I’m working on my senior year in high school and I don’t know about you guys but it’s hard! Hehe. It definitely keeps me busy. I would love to know how all of you are. Feel free to e-mail me or leave an informative comment. Lol! My e-mail is faith@faithfulbookshop.com or italiamae@verizon.net
All right- down to business. Get your “Truth” caps on ladies- lets go!
This next lie is a real toughie for me. Its super convicting and some of you may not even agree. It took me several days to fully understand and start believing the truth!
“I’ve never been exposed to satanic activities”, is a statement no one in this day and age can really make. Well… maybe there’s one exception…perhaps if you are Amish and live in an Amish village. ;) However most of us live in a pretty worldly area.
Check out these Qus from the book-
Have you ever looked at or read your horoscope?
Have you ever participated in psychic activities?
Have you ever had your palm read?
Have you ever played a video game or watched a movie that portrayed demonic forces or witchcraft in a positive way?
Personally, the first three- although serious, didn’t really apply and I quickly started to assume this section wasn’t for me. Duh! I was committing the lie right as my eyes read the page!
Read the fourth ‘Have you?’ again carefully. I cannot speak for you guys but I have done that. We know that God detests witchcraft and such and it is easy for me to say ‘I would NEVER try calling on the dead or any of that!’ However, what about Pirates of the Caribbean? Demonic voodoo is portrayed as no biggie. Matter a fact all three movies are filled with it. It is most of what makes up the story line! Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Captain Jack, Barbossa and witty humor. This is why it was so hard for me to except that there is a huge difference between Lord of the Rings and Pirates…or even Harry Potter. In Lord of the Rings when witchcraft is used we know that it is bad and the bad guys are using it. Don’t confuse this with magic. We are talking satanic here. Voodoo, cults, Ouija board, living dead etc…
In Deuteronomy is says not to practice witchcraft so what’s wrong with being entertained by it? This is where your relationship with Christ comes in. God uses the word “detestable” to describe His view on these things. If God Himself, who tolerates quite a bit of stuff from us, cannot tolerate demonic practice OR influence than should we not be extra careful?
Some of you ladies might be doing fine in the ‘keeping away from evil’ command. However, I would challenge all of us to watch out for anger, bitterness, un-forgiveness and rebellion against authority. These dangerous attitudes, which I have definitely fallen in to, open the door to Satan. That’s scary. I need to be under God’s protection every day of my life.
I think it’s worth giving up Captain Jack’s cute remarks, the most recent video game or the new 'in' T-shirt line.
Pray about it gals. You make the choice…or better yet, just obey what God tells ya.
Love you all! Will update again soon.
Faith Mae <><
Monday, July 7, 2008
Everything bad that happens is spiritual warfare.
There are two statements from 'Lies Young Women Believe.' that I will copy here which will counteract lie number five.
The first- 'Many bad things that happen are brought on by our own choices.' For example, I read in the book that when entering college you are presented by credit card companies all this cool free stuff along with making an account with them. After a few years, because of your decision to buy things you can't afford, the debts are looming. This is not Satan zapping us with evil dust! If I choose to not apologize to my mom because it's not a 'big deal' and then I get in even more trouble later I can't blame my parents. I brought strife upon myself! I am my own enemy.
The second- 'Sometimes the bad things that happen are brought on by the influence of the fallen world in which we live.' There are three sources we have to battle. Satan, our own flesh, and the world around us. Satan is directly attacking when we experience unusually fearful thoughts, intense temptation, and making us feel like dirt before we show a good example for God. Satan doesn't want us to spread the word of Jesus's love and he will do anything to get us to doubt ourselves and God.
Our flesh is evil in every way. We are like everyone else except we have the Holy Spirit whisper into our ear. I cannot trust myself and to do so would be total folly. We shouldn't leave choices up to our own desires!
As for the world we live in....well I can't even drive down the road without seeing a sick billboard! All three of these things are tied together but to throw our hands up and say it's all 'spiritual warfare' as if we didn't do anything is wrong.
We have a personal responsibility. If I am subjected to evil God will ALWAYS give a way out.
It's taking that 'way' or traveling the easier path that is the real choice not whose fault it is.
In most cases I have found that my own pride and selfishness causes the turmoil I so easily blame on others.
Faith Mae
The first- 'Many bad things that happen are brought on by our own choices.' For example, I read in the book that when entering college you are presented by credit card companies all this cool free stuff along with making an account with them. After a few years, because of your decision to buy things you can't afford, the debts are looming. This is not Satan zapping us with evil dust! If I choose to not apologize to my mom because it's not a 'big deal' and then I get in even more trouble later I can't blame my parents. I brought strife upon myself! I am my own enemy.
The second- 'Sometimes the bad things that happen are brought on by the influence of the fallen world in which we live.' There are three sources we have to battle. Satan, our own flesh, and the world around us. Satan is directly attacking when we experience unusually fearful thoughts, intense temptation, and making us feel like dirt before we show a good example for God. Satan doesn't want us to spread the word of Jesus's love and he will do anything to get us to doubt ourselves and God.
Our flesh is evil in every way. We are like everyone else except we have the Holy Spirit whisper into our ear. I cannot trust myself and to do so would be total folly. We shouldn't leave choices up to our own desires!
As for the world we live in....well I can't even drive down the road without seeing a sick billboard! All three of these things are tied together but to throw our hands up and say it's all 'spiritual warfare' as if we didn't do anything is wrong.
We have a personal responsibility. If I am subjected to evil God will ALWAYS give a way out.
It's taking that 'way' or traveling the easier path that is the real choice not whose fault it is.
In most cases I have found that my own pride and selfishness causes the turmoil I so easily blame on others.
Faith Mae
Monday, June 2, 2008
God should fix my problems. God is just like my dad.
Hope everyone is doing well! I decided to write on two lies in one post this time.
It is ironic how we want God to help us out and yet we state that 'God isn't really involved in our lives.'
Most of us know already in our heads that we should not just ask for things in prayer. How many of us actually play it out? Who prays for the Glory of God not just "Lord I need your help, I need, I feel, I want"? It's really tough to put ourselves aside and give everything to Him. Spending time everyday praising Him doesn't mean strict on your knees praying. It could be any activity where we stop, contemplate, listen and lavish out thanks on Him!
When I was younger my mom taught me a simple way to pray. Not that there is a 'way' to pray but when you are trying to make something a habit easy steps seem to help.
ACTS-A- Adoration
C- Confession
T- Thanks
S- Supplication
When my brother and I first started this there was no mistake which letter we were on. Now I don't need to think it through, I can feel a check in my spirit when the rantings of my life spill to heaven and I forget to adore. God doesn't need to 'fix' anything. Everything is planned and you and I are protected by the King. "Lord, what do you want of me?"
On to lie number 4.
Yes, God is your father. However I think you'll find out that he's not like any man you've ever known. Getting to know Jesus through our Bible will clearly show us that He is all powerful and all knowing. I don't know about you guys but my dad certainly isn't either. He is a blessing to me in a million ways but Jesus is the LORD. How do we dare utter His name? Earthly fathers are our gifts from God but if yours happens to be a lousy dad then all the more reason to cling to Jesus!! Forgiveness is huge when it comes to parents. They all sin and mess up. So do you and so do I. Alpha and Omega died on a cross made of wood for you so you could forgive! Let us not forget who He is and who gave us parents. There is a glorious reason why we have the dad we do so let us serve and love him.
Hebrews 1:3
When you see Christ as He is, it will be harder to believe things about God that aren't true.
XoXo
Faith Mae
It is ironic how we want God to help us out and yet we state that 'God isn't really involved in our lives.'
Most of us know already in our heads that we should not just ask for things in prayer. How many of us actually play it out? Who prays for the Glory of God not just "Lord I need your help, I need, I feel, I want"? It's really tough to put ourselves aside and give everything to Him. Spending time everyday praising Him doesn't mean strict on your knees praying. It could be any activity where we stop, contemplate, listen and lavish out thanks on Him!
When I was younger my mom taught me a simple way to pray. Not that there is a 'way' to pray but when you are trying to make something a habit easy steps seem to help.
ACTS-A- Adoration
C- Confession
T- Thanks
S- Supplication
When my brother and I first started this there was no mistake which letter we were on. Now I don't need to think it through, I can feel a check in my spirit when the rantings of my life spill to heaven and I forget to adore. God doesn't need to 'fix' anything. Everything is planned and you and I are protected by the King. "Lord, what do you want of me?"
On to lie number 4.
Yes, God is your father. However I think you'll find out that he's not like any man you've ever known. Getting to know Jesus through our Bible will clearly show us that He is all powerful and all knowing. I don't know about you guys but my dad certainly isn't either. He is a blessing to me in a million ways but Jesus is the LORD. How do we dare utter His name? Earthly fathers are our gifts from God but if yours happens to be a lousy dad then all the more reason to cling to Jesus!! Forgiveness is huge when it comes to parents. They all sin and mess up. So do you and so do I. Alpha and Omega died on a cross made of wood for you so you could forgive! Let us not forget who He is and who gave us parents. There is a glorious reason why we have the dad we do so let us serve and love him.
Hebrews 1:3
When you see Christ as He is, it will be harder to believe things about God that aren't true.
XoXo
Faith Mae
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