Double-minded.

One opined it was saying one thing and doing another.  Perhaps.

But I am inclined to think :) it is failing to settle on one opinion about a matter. As long as we contemplate differing actions regarding one matter, we will accomplish nothing toward that goal. 

8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

via James 1:7-9 KJV – For let not that man think that he – Bible Gateway.

So I have to ask myself – what am I double-minded about? Truth is I know. And now that ABBA has spoken so clearly, I have this choice – keep my double mind or choose a side and get on with it! 

Is anybody tracking with me out there? :)

Thank You, ABBA, and for all our double-minded situations, I pray we will choose wisely and lay aside our double minds for the Mind of Christ and get on with what You have called us to.

Day 114 of 2014, praying for revival in the Body of CHRIST.

Kathie

How many crises would be avoided if we chose the narrow way?

Matthew 7:12 “Always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that sums up the teaching of the Torah and the Prophets.

13 “Go in through the narrow gate; for the gate that leads to destruction is wide and the road broad, and many travel it; 14 but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

via Matthew 7:12-14 KJV;CJB – Therefore all things whatsoever ye – Bible Gateway.

I knew when my beloved told me something of what he heard from Dr. David Jeremiah earlier this morning that I would have to write about it today. 

How many crises in our world would be avoided if we chose the narrow road? 

How many women would avoid a crisis pregnancy? How many people would avoid contracting an STD if they chose the narrow way? How many adulterous affairs would be circumvented if people would choose the narrow way? How many rapes, murders, thefts, and the lists could go on and on would not occur if people traveled the narrow road? 

Millions, even billions, of dollars are spent each year to deal with the consequences of folks’ refusal to choose the narrow way. How foolish is it for the powers that be to strategically, step by step, remove from the public arena the very teaching, if accepted, could reduce government spending AND deter millions of lives from being decimated on the Wide Road? As the movie GOD’s Not Dead spoke so well we do not want to FORCE you to take the Narrow Road, we just want the opportunity to discuss your options with you. If you give a good listen, you might be pleasantly surprised. :)

ABBA, it is my prayer that in Your grace and mercy, You will grant grace and space for America’s repentance. It is my prayer that You will bring a holy boldness to Your Church to extravagantly love people as we look to You and rely on You, HOLY SPIRIT, for opportunities, resources, and courage to teach Your Word to every soul who will listen. 

Day 113 of 2014, praying for revival in the Body of CHRIST.

Kathie

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A good friend told me many years ago that I needed to give the Holy Spirit something to work with if I wanted to live a victorious christian life. If I wanted Him to encourage me with Scripture at opportune times I would have to meditate on Scripture before the temptation came. If the Scripture was in the well, He would bring it up when I needed it. That was good advice and my well has a supply; but there’s plenty of room for more.

I distinctively heard the other side of that coin this morning.

If you are tired of the Evil One’s shenanigans, stop giving him so much to work with.

It didn’t take much contemplation to figure out what the so much to work with meant. As the Holy Spirit uses Scripture to infuse us with power to overcome; our very own flesh gives Lucifer plenty of ammo to fire at us.

Doesn’t the Scripture tell us that ABBA inhabits the praise of His people? (Ps. 22:3) If GOD draws near to praise what would Lucifer draw near to?  What’s the opposite of praise? Complaining, fault-finding, negativity, woe is me, I hate this, I hate that.  I think I got this. A steady stream of thankless words and a heart packed tight with un-forgiveness and ill will is the so much to work with.

Does this mean when we have troubles, conflicts, etc., we have given the devil too much to work with?
Not always.
When the neglect or willful sins of another slings chaos my way that’s not my so much to work with until I react to the slinging chaos in my flesh rather than the Spirit. 

So how do we handle slinging chaos?  Here’s a great start:

Philippians 4:7 Then God’s shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua.

8 In conclusion, brothers, focus your thoughts on what is true, noble, righteous, pure, lovable or admirable, on some virtue or on something praiseworthy.

9 Keep doing what you have learned and received from me, what you have heard and seen me doing; then the God who gives shalom will be with you.

via Philippians 4:7-9 NASB;CJB – And the peace of God, which surpasses – Bible Gateway.

Day 112 of 2014, praying for revival in the Body of CHRIST.

Kathie

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Thank You, ABBA. This is a lesson I need and human nature as it is, I think I’m not the only one; so thank You for allowing this offering and I trust You to apply it to waiting hearts. We are still asking You to revive the Body of Christ; protect and restore Israel and grant grace and space for America to repent in the Holy Name of Yeshua. 

Do not be paralyzed with fear nor have your heart turned to unbelief as you look at the world’s corruption or closer to home, see those hard, unfair maladies that go on and on, seemingly plaguing your nights and days on and on.

Let’s lean in and eavesdrop on King Nebuchadnezzar. King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream. It disturbed him. Disturbed him enough he sent for Daniel inquiring what does it mean. The first lesson we gather here is when we are disturbed, seek Godly counsel.

21 (24) “‘This is the interpretation, your majesty; and it is the decree of the Most High that has come upon my lord the king:

22 (25) “‘You will be driven from human society to live with the wild animals. You will be made to eat grass like an ox and be drenched with dew from the sky, as seven seasons pass over you; until you learn that the Most High rules in the human kingdom and gives it to whomever he pleases.

23 (26) “‘But since it was ordered to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be kept for you until you have learned that Heaven rules everything. 24 (27) Therefore, your majesty, please take my advice: break with your sins by replacing them with acts of charity, and break with your crimes by showing mercy to the poor; this may extend the time of your prosperity.’

25 (28) “All this happened to King N’vukhadnetzar. 26 (29) Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Bavel, 27 (30) the king said, ‘Bavel the great! I built it as a royal residence by my power and force to enhance the glory of my majesty!’ 28 (31) No sooner had the king spoken these words when a voice came down from heaven: ‘King N’vukhadnetzar! These words are for you:

    ‘“The kingdom has left you. 29 (32) You will be driven from human society to live with the wild animals.  You will be made to eat grass like an ox and be drenched with dew from the sky, as seven seasons pass over you, until you learn that the Most High     rules in the human kingdom and gives it to whomever he pleases.’

30 (33) “Within the hour the word was fulfilled.

via Daniel 4 KJV;CJB – Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all – Bible Gateway.

What was the king to learn?

until you learn that the Most High rules in the human kingdom and gives it to whomever he pleases.

If only we would acknowledge and trust the Sovereignty of GOD in all our unwanted, inconvenient, uncomfortable, down-right hard places. If only we would acknowledge and trust that HE is the Ruler of the Universe – even our tiny universe that swirls around us taunting us into an abyss of despair.

The holy man gave the king workable advice: 

break with your sins by replacing them with acts of charity, and break with your crimes by showing mercy to the poor; this may extend the time of your prosperity.’

But the king closed his heart and refused the garment of humility. Months passed. All was well. More months. Twelve months in all the king strutted in his lofty place and suddenly just as the LORD had said where was the king? 

Whether we be the one strutting or be compelled to watch another, we would do well to remember the LORD knows how to humble the proud.  Let us make sure we humble ourselves so it is not necessary for ABBA to do the humbling. 

ABBA, this is a stern lesson; it rubs against the flesh; yet, ABBA, I thank You and I pray for a humble spirit, a pliable neck and knees quick to bow. Thank You for giving us the account of Nebuchadnezzar; I pray we learn well the lessons You have for us here. We have folks coming to mind in need of help; we know You are willing, we pray they will be willing to receive Your help and follow Your lead.  We pray for little children, especially those sick with fevers and unexplained infections and we ask You to heal them. We pray for grieving families and for families with new babies, asking You to comfort and give attention as needed. Thank You for every Reader. I pray You will encourage and help each one find their niche in Your Kingdom work and be faithful in Jesus name. 

Day 111 of 2014, praying for revival in the Body of CHRIST.

Kathie

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