Monday, May 29, 2023
Sunday, August 7, 2022
God's Will, Plan for Your Life
God (through Jesus) has a will and plan for your life to make you into that total, whole, complete, and mature individual who you have always wanted to be, if you will accept it (His will and plan) and receive it into your life:
He loves you personally a bunch: John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”,
and wants you to have an abundant (full) life: John 10:10: “The thief (the devil/satan) comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy (your life); but I (Jesus) am come that you might have life, and that you might have it more abundantly (or to the full)”,
plus give you peace of mind: John 16:33: “These things I (Jesus) have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world (‘s systems) you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I (Jesus) have overcome the world (and its systems).”
All He (God) wants in return from you is one thing: your whole life (body, soul, and spirit) completely committed to His plans for your life. To do that, you have to admit your neediness and turn (repent) from doing your own thing with your life to doing God’s thing in your life.
When you do that, the Holy Spirit of God comes into your spirit (heart / nature) and crosses out your old “doing your own thing” (i.e., sinful) nature and gives you a new perspective (God’s) on everything that has to do with life and living.
Even though you then have a brand new spirit (the Holy Spirit) at the center of your life and attitude, you still have old thinking and habits (both in your soul and body) to varying degrees. These old ways you need to yield to and release to the new perspectives of the Holy Spirit. The sooner and quicker this yielding and releasing of your old ways is done, the better. As you do, you will receive new (positive / God’s) thinking and habits.
God works from the inside out in your life as you grow and mature in the Holy Spirit’s perspective by ingesting God’s Word (the Bible) on a daily basis and building up the Holy Spirit’s strength in you by exercising (praying to and praising God, and having fellowship with other Christians) and building up your new perspective, Spirit, and attitude.
But as God is working to grow you up from the inside out, satan (see John 10:10 above) is working from the outside in (using the five physical senses) to mess up your life and tear you down. It is a battle that you will win because Jesus won His battle over death. “The same Spirit (God’s Holy Spirit) that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you.”(Romans 8:11)
That is why the Christian life may not seem any easier when you commit your whole life (body, soul, and spirit) to God’s plan for your life as there is a new battle between the goodness of God’s Holy Spirit who now dwells in you and the spirit of anti-christ (satan) that dwells in the world’s systems. But you must believe (have trusting faithfulness and faithful trustfulness in His principles and plans for your life) that God is the victor and does love you so much that He wants to grow you up from the inside out into the total, whole, complete, and mature individual who you have always wanted to be.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Saturday, June 19, 2021
God's Will, Plan for Your Life
God (through Jesus) has a will and plan for your life to make you into that total, whole, complete, and mature individual who you have always wanted to be, if you will accept it (His will and plan) and receive it into your life:
He loves you personally a bunch: John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”,
and wants you to have an abundant (full) life: John 10:10: “The thief (the devil/satan) comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy (your life); but I (Jesus) am come that you might have life, and that you might have it more abundantly (or to the full)”,
plus give you peace of mind: John 16:33: “These things I (Jesus) have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world (‘s systems) you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I (Jesus) have overcome the world (and its systems).”
All He (God) wants in return from you is one thing: your whole life (body, soul, and spirit) completely committed to His plans for your life. To do that, you have to admit your neediness and turn (repent) from doing your own thing with your life to doing God’s thing in your life.
When you do that, the Holy Spirit of God comes into your spirit (heart / nature) and crosses out your old “doing your own thing” (i.e., sinful) nature and gives you a new perspective (God’s) on everything that has to do with life and living.
Even though you then have a brand new spirit (the Holy Spirit) at the center of your life and attitude, you still have old thinking and habits (both in your soul and body) to varying degrees. These old ways you need to yield to and release to the new perspectives of the Holy Spirit. The sooner and quicker this yielding and releasing of your old ways is done, the better. As you do, you will receive new (positive / God’s) thinking and habits.
God works from the inside out in your life as you grow and mature in the Holy Spirit’s perspective by ingesting God’s Word (the Bible) on a daily basis and building up the Holy Spirit’s strength in you by exercising (praying to and praising God, and having fellowship with other Christians) and building up your new perspective, Spirit, and attitude.
But as God is working to grow you up from the inside out, satan (see John 10:10 above) is working from the outside in (using the five physical senses) to mess up your life and tear you down. It is a battle that you will win because Jesus won His battle over death. “The same Spirit (God’s Holy Spirit) that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you.”(Romans 8:11)
That is why the Christian life may not seem any easier when you commit your whole life (body, soul, and spirit) to God’s plan for your life as there is a new battle between the goodness of God’s Holy Spirit who now dwells in you and the spirit of anti-christ (satan) that dwells in the world’s systems. But you must believe (have trusting faithfulness and faithful trustfulness in His principles and plans for your life) that God is the victor and does love you so much that He wants to grow you up from the inside out into the total, whole, complete, and mature individual who you have always wanted to be.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The 2020 presidential election is less than four months away, and we’ve never seen an election year quite like this. “It’s a different world, and it will be for a little while,” President Donald Trump admitted recently as he announced the cancelation of the upcoming GOP convention events in Jacksonville, Florida. As campaign events move online and government leaders debate the best ways to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, many wonder how the election itself may be affected.
While it’s easy to worry about the unknowns that have been thrown our way this year, the truth is that we never really know what the future holds — but God does. I believe He will work in our nation in this uncertain time, and that He has a plan for us.
Will you join me in prayer that His plan will be brought about in the upcoming election? Will you pray with me that those of us who follow Him will have clarity about our role in bringing about His plan for America? And that He would replace our worry with peace and confidence in His control?
There’s a lot we can do for our nation, but the most important thing we can do is pray. I’m thankful to have prayer partners like you.
God bless America,
Kerby Anderson, Host
Point of View
While it’s easy to worry about the unknowns that have been thrown our way this year, the truth is that we never really know what the future holds — but God does. I believe He will work in our nation in this uncertain time, and that He has a plan for us.
Will you join me in prayer that His plan will be brought about in the upcoming election? Will you pray with me that those of us who follow Him will have clarity about our role in bringing about His plan for America? And that He would replace our worry with peace and confidence in His control?
There’s a lot we can do for our nation, but the most important thing we can do is pray. I’m thankful to have prayer partners like you.
God bless America,
Kerby Anderson, Host
Point of View
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
This is a very encouraging scripture for these times:
From Bible Gateway:
Psalm 91 New Living Translation (NLT)
Psalm 91
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you,
these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.
9 If you make the Lord your refuge,
if you make the Most High your shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you;
no plague will come near your home.
11 For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands
so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and cobras;
you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
15 When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation.”
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
From Bible Gateway:
Psalm 91 New Living Translation (NLT)
Psalm 91
1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you,
these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.
9 If you make the Lord your refuge,
if you make the Most High your shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you;
no plague will come near your home.
11 For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands
so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and cobras;
you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
15 When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation.”
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Thanks for the Memories
Bob Hope used to sing "Thanks for the Memory." I want to say to all the faculty, staff, and students I have worked with while at ETS:
"Thanks for all the memories, good times, support, and blessings through-out the years." It has truly been a Providential experience for me. You have all enriched my life in one way or another.
God had and still has a specific plan for me just like He has a specific plan for each one of you. All you have to do is to receive it into your life by faith.
I will still be praying for you all. Please keep in touch.
"Thanks for all the memories, good times, support, and blessings through-out the years." It has truly been a Providential experience for me. You have all enriched my life in one way or another.
God had and still has a specific plan for me just like He has a specific plan for each one of you. All you have to do is to receive it into your life by faith.
I will still be praying for you all. Please keep in touch.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Bible Project
I thought this site is very unique, I feel it could help many by giving an framework overview of the Bible.
The Bible Project
The Bible Project
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Teen Challenge New Beginnings
The new year many times is used as a starting point for a new beginning for one or more aspects of our lives. In the same way Jesus has given us a New Beginning opportunity if we accept what He says as the Truth.
I saw proof of this today when I saw seven young ladies from Teen Challenge Arkansas give their testimonies of how Jesus intervened radically in their lives.
They are living proof that what Jesus says about bringing all mankind opportunities for a New Life is the Truth.
Thanks ladies for sharing.
How to know God's will for your life: https://realmensandfoundations.blogspot.com/p/how-to-know-plan-of-god-for-your-life.html
I saw proof of this today when I saw seven young ladies from Teen Challenge Arkansas give their testimonies of how Jesus intervened radically in their lives.
They are living proof that what Jesus says about bringing all mankind opportunities for a New Life is the Truth.
Thanks ladies for sharing.
How to know God's will for your life: https://realmensandfoundations.blogspot.com/p/how-to-know-plan-of-god-for-your-life.html
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Please do not forget that Jesus (Christ) is the true reason for the (Christ)mas season.
Isaiah 9:6-7 New King James Version (NKJV)
6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
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