THOUGHTS & RESOLUTIONS FOR VICTORIOUS LIVING IN CHRIST
Apostle Paul in exhorting his son, Timothy, he charged (1Tim 4: 11-13, 15, 16)NLT
Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.
The Black Hole: https://youtu.be/IG3ch6e3v4A
“The Black Hole” = Temptations arising from Unexpected & Improper “OPPORTUNITIES”. Beware! Satan plans these things to come to us at moments of spiritual, physical and emotional weariness. At such times, we drop our guards, we tend to stop reasoning and become careless rather than being circumspect. Remember ALL SATAN’S APPLES HAVE WORMS! All strange freedoms and “improper” opportunities will in the end consume into hellish traps! May God help you and I, amen.
Today, we shall read, completely two books.
Galatians 5: 1-26 NLT
13-15
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.
24-26
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.
HOLY SPIRIT INSPIRED WORDS, THOUGHTS & RESOLUTIONS
FOR VICTORIOUS LIVING IN CHRIST (Ephesians5)
Ephesians 5
Live in Love ♂️
Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and LIVE IN LOVE, just as Christ also loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.
But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.
Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving. For you can be confident of this one thing: that no person who is immoral, impure, or greedy (such a person is an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
MY SUMMARY:
DO – SACRIFICE & GIVE THANKS ALWAYS
AVOID – BAD LANGUAGE, COVETOUS & IMMORAL MATTERS
Live in the Light ♂️
Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things Godʼs wrath comes on the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them, for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. WALK as children of the LIGHT – for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth – trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention. But all things being exposed by the light are made evident. For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says:
“Awake, O sleeper!
Rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you!”
MY SUMMARY:
DO – BE GOOD, HONEST WITH INTEGRITY, PLEASE GOD
AVOID – BAD INFLUENCES & DISTINGUISH YOURSELF
Live Wisely ♂️
Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise, taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil. For this reason do not be foolish, but BE WISE by understanding what the Lordʼs will is.
And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
MY SUMMARY:
DO – PRAY, SEEK UNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S WILL
SING MELODIOUS SONGS/EXHORT OTHERS, SUBMIT
AVOID – DRUNKEN UNGUARDED ASSOCIATIONS/LIFESTYLES
PRAYER :
LORD, I WILL NEVER DECEIVE MYSELF OR ANY OTHER, THAT IMMORALITY OR CORRUPTION WILL EVER BE CONDONED BY YOU EITHER HERE OR IN THE HEAVENLY REALM.
YOU PROMISED THAT IF I ASK ANYTHING IN YOUR NAME, THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR WILL, IN FAITH, I SHALL DEFINITELY RECEIVE IN FULL MEASURE, TILL MY JOY IS FULL. HELP ME TO BE FIRM IN LIVING SACRIFICIALLY WITH THANKSGIVING. I PRAY FOR THE GRACE TO LIVE, FROM TODAY, IN INTEGRITY MOTIVATED ONLY BY THAT WHICH GIVES YOU PLEASURE.
GUIDE ME WITH TOKENS OF ENCOURAGEMENTS IN UNDERSTANDING YOUR WILL.
LET YOUR HOLY SPIRIT STREAM ACCEPTABLE MUSIC TO MY INNER BEING, SO THAT I CARRY YOUR LIGHT & PRESENCE AROUND ME ALWAY. I PRAY FOR CEASELESS FLOW OF GRACEFUL THOUGHTS & WORDS FOR THOSE AROUND ME. STRENGTHEN ME WITH DIVINE ENABLEMENTS FROM MY INNER BEING TO DISTINGUISH MYSELF IN WISDOM & VIGILANCE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL CORRUPTIONS.
I ASK IN FAITH FOR THESE AND MORE, TODAY & ALWAYS, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, THE CAPTAIN OF MY SALVATION, AMEN!
Confession :
My Goal is You, God. I ♂️ willingly give you my ️ heart, wholesomely.
My soul doth magnify The Lord, my spirit praise His holy name!
For death can never hold Him captive, even in the grave, Yehshua (Jesus) is The Lord!
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.” Amen.