Encouraging Christians

How do you and I identify when we emotionally abuse another person and then take ownership for it without blaming them or someone else?

I have reacted with anger in ways that have hurt you, and I take full responsibility for that. Ephesians 4:22-24

What do you turn to when you are down? Food, relationships, social media, smoking, vaping, alcohol, drugs, music, a sport, a hobby? Why not turn to God? Those other things don’t fix anything. They are temporary numbing devices. Only God genuinely and completely fixes us for good. What does God need to fix for/in you now?

God cared about Saul even after Saul had disobeyed Him. Saul’s servants cared for him. Even David cared for him.

King Saul was stubborn, self-willed, and rebellious. He did not obey the Lord and chose sacrifice over obedience. Because of this, the Holy Spirit departed from the Lord and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. Are you obeying the Spirit of the Lord or are you troubled?

God is looking at your heart and God is looking at my heart. What does God see when He looks at your heart?

The same Holy Spirit who quickened the body of Jesus with Resurrection power quickened and sealed your spirit when you got saved.

God stood by Paul. Luke stood by Paul. Other believers and disciples stood by Paul in the storm, the shipwreck, etc. Who Is Standing By You? God. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Your family. Your friends. Other believers. Do not turn on the people standing by you!

Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem even when the Holy Ghost warned him not to. Jesus stood by Paul all the way to Rome.

Paul was just putting some sticks in the fire and he was bit by a venomous snake. God used this to win people to himself. What have you endured for people to see you go through and see Jesus working through you?

In your storm, how do you interact with God? Blame Him? Whine to Him? Or Praise Him!

Hope deferred markets the heart sick. What do you do when you lose hope? Don’t give up. Don’t throw in the towel. Don’t walk away. Stay. Stay in. Stay in your storm. Stay in your storm and get your hope from your Savior.

We all go through storms. Some are short, fast storms. Some seem to last forever and don’t let up. What kind of storm are you in? What can you do? Are You Doing What You Can Do?

Are you living in reality? Do you believe the truth or perceived truth? Are you free?

When you are sinking in the stormy circumstances you have found yourself in, who do you turn to? Will You Cry Out, “Lord, Save Me!”

Gods Will is always best!

Acts 21:10-12 - Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem. He was cautioned multiple times not to go. He went anyways. Was it God’s will or Paul’s will? Paul’s decision to go to Jerusalem was Paul’s will. God does not override a human will. Could Paul have accomplished more to further God’s kingdom had he not gone? What choice are you about to make that is your will but not God’s. Who knows better fo...

Jesus made a course for you. Are you on your course? Are you on His course? Are you distracted and detoured from His course? Are you focused on finishing His course for you?

God enlists His children to fight for Him. God wants us to fight for our lives, marriages, families, etc. God enlists us to fight for Him and not against Him. Are you fighting with God about something in your life today? Should you submit your will and direction to His? Will it have a different and better outcome if you do?

Do you lack spiritual authority? How can you grow your faith in God and God working through you? Prayer and Fasting.

God wants your faith to grow. God wants your faith in Him to grow? How does this happen? Study God’s Character, His Word, and claim His Promises.

God hears and answers our prayers. That’s why we pray. Do You Have A Miracle Producing Faith?

Honest Self-Examination with God’s Light - The Holy Spirit. Genuine Humility through Godly Sorrow. Confession of sin brings cleansing, forgiveness, and freedom. Complete Repentance involves turning away from sin.

Personal Revival is Real. Is it real to you? Do you want it to be?

Genuine Humility.