We are nothing when we focus on self. We are our worst enemy, however some people have an extreme selfishness. Those who love their own life, will lose it. Hate your life and have life eternal. Watch out for the seven deadly sins, but those who love the Lord will neutralize sin. Forget about self and take up your cross for Christ is eternal perfection. Fulfillment from self, person or things are not possible. Stabilization of our emotions comes from loving our first love. Those who are joined to Jesus will become one with him. God has not called us to be successful, but faithful. Remain in the Son, the real vine. The gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Holy Spirit gives us the appointment to build his body through the five-fold ministry. But do not get disconnected from the real vine.
The heart of ours is important. At the first sign of trouble, center your heart on Jesus. Sometimes we have a heart of stone, and that's why we need the heart of flesh, however, life proceeds from the heart. As we became an adult, our heart can sometimes deceive us. Our first love helps us overcome our judgements and resentments. The flesh sometimes overwhelms, so train your heart tarry in the Lord's presence. There is a testing, but Jesus will never let go of your hand. Peter denied Jesus, but at lake Tiberius, Jesus affirmed his mission for God. Our gaze should meet his gaze, and have a thankful heart.
Our imagination should be used for Godly purposes. In the fleeting moments, the enemy will draw us away from God. Chris is a true testimony on how he had a gambling addiction. Once we are too used with Jesus, we will not want to use our imagination for nothing else but purity. Our five senses are used for the glory of God. Our eyes fixed on the Lord. The mouth confesses the Word of God. Hearing the voice of the Lord. The sense of smell. The sense of touch.
Jesus is the healer of anxiety, fear and depression. Our society is hit with anxiety and depression. However, God deals with our depression. Our problem is we live by the standards of the world. Yet, faith in God stems depression. So, how do we handle depression? Even Bible heroes suffered from depression. Have hope and call upon the Lord. The depression will hide, depression is a demon spirit. Finally, God has a plan.
Fasting for the physical helps our health, but because of the trends of modern eating, are not compatible with our bodies. God has a perfect eating plan, but not all of us can follow, but we can do intermittent fasting, to help in the healing of the body. Fasting for the spiritual, is for flesh, so that we can further God's agenda. Moses, fasted for forty days, spiritual power comes from extended fasting. We fast with the help of Holy Spirit and Jesus fasted. God will fight our battles. However, does God answer all of our prayers? Finally, some advice on the importance of drinking water.
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