Inspritation: 1 Cor. 7:17 & Terry Dexter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjB4JuFHftI
1 Corinthians 7:17 (The Message)
17And don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there. God, not your marital status, defines your life. Don't think I'm being harder on you than on the others. I give this same counsel in all the churches.
Remember when…
“Liberal, conservative interest groups battle to define Sotomayor”
The latest news is that President Obama has selected federal judge Sonia Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court nominee. If confirmed, Sotomayor will become the first Hispanic Justice. Coolness...
But focus your attention to the phrase in quotations (see above). This is the title of the article that refers to Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing.
Now here are my questions. Why do we as people feel that we need to validate others? WHY DO WE ENTERTAIN WHAT OTHERS SAY? Is it because we don’t allow God to validate us as individuals? More why don’t we let God has His Way and validate us as His Children?
Many that “try” to validate others are usually people that don’t have too much going on within themselves. They are the ones that continue to run from stability; meaning a solid foundation with God. And because of that, they will try to latch on to the vulnerable and/or youthful in the walk with God. And to those that are weak or in denial, realize that everything that glitters isn’t gold. God is definitely on the journey with you but Satan has assignments to distract you from the road less travel.
Here’s something that ponder over.
First, pray for those that are looking to define someone else. Pray that God will show them the errors of their ways and that they turn to God and be a blessing to others. If you are looking for validation from others, know that God loves you the most and He will define you far above what man or woman could ever try.
NO ONE CAN LIVE FOR YOU BUT YOU. You can not allow anyone to deter you from what God has called you to. Many folks out here have said oh, Vince is my friend. Many have talked about me. And while before it hurt, I realize something now. As I get older, I realize, everyone is not my friend and some are sent to distract me from what the True Purpose of this thing called life is about.
This is a concept that not only should we hear, but we should apply to our daily walk with the Lord.
Here are some points:
1. You are a child of God. Plain and simple. No more, no less.
2. Stop giving the benefit of doubt to situations that can’t help you to grow.
3. Your anointing will attract all sorts of people, so discern on all sides.
4. Finally, not everyone is out to bring you down. Some are there to help, so shut up sometimes… get off your arrogant horses and be sensitive when the Lord is using someone to help you out…
THOUGHT: Everyone has gifts and talents... they can be used for good or evil. And then everyone is anointed... Which is another realm... This thing called, anointing can only be used for God’s Work. Satan is aware of this and so he will send spirits and devices one’s way to deter one from operating and growing in the anointing.
But be reminded...
That you are special in everyway. There are many challenges that we all face and we feel that what we deal with, is too much to bear. However, God reminds us that we have the power to bear the challenges and more. As of matter of fact, we have the power to speak into those challenges and cast them out.
I say all this to say that, God hasn’t forgotten about the anointing on you. After all He placed it on you. The wilderness situation is there for a reason. You are killing the weeds that are surrounding your seed. And eventually, with the nourishment of God’s love... the sprout will come and before you realize, the tree trunk will be firm. And before you realize it... you will bear the fruit that will heal... deliver... and set free many...
And don’t be scared... I know right now, it is hard times... but the weeds are being killed for a reason... after all... you can’t grow if your soil is not fertile....
Think about it...
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