Month: September 2023

This set of suggestions is a process, and I do not believe you should disregard any of the steps mentioned: prayer, blessing others, Bible reading, church attendance, submission, and journaling. You may refer back any portion, at any time, and in any order. The order to complete these areas is not as important as improving…

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Let’s take some time to talk about the benefits of writing notes or journaling. Some people don’t see the need to write things down. Others write everything down as they stop and reflect on the events of the day; a personal diary, if you will. I have always been a note-taker, and my Pastor encourages…

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           In a late addition to this series, I was impressed to write about our obligation to give back to God. For a short time, I had convinced myself that giving was a free-will option. The amount placed upon your heart to donate to the ministry was perfectly acceptable. I have…

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In this next part, you may need to wait to attempt until you have established a couple of the previous topics in your daily walk. This subject deals with submission. We resent the word. We operate independently and don’t need anyone to tell us what to do. We don’t like authority figures, and they may…

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This portion of the series is about church attendance, probably the very last place you want to be right now! Perhaps you skip more services than you need to. Maybe you come to church to show your face but wonder when the service will end. There’s no way you will be able to worship with…

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Another critical part of getting better is spending time in the Word of God every day. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John1:1, KJV, Tyndale, 1987). The Lord will speak to you through the written Word. How many times have we called out to…

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This next section will take a lot of practical application to master. I have based it on Romans 12:15, but the entire chapter of Romans 12 is an incredible tool for change and a guide to truly walking in Christ. For our discussion, you should read through verses 10 to 21 and make that part…

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The first discipline we must attempt to get back in right standing with God is a prayer life. I say attempt because it takes time, and no one prays the perfect prayer. Spend five minutes in prayer consistently, and then add five more minutes when you’re ready. Prayer is essential; it’s quality over quantity. Communication…

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If you are dealing with anything remotely close to this situation, I hope you are still unwilling to give up on God. He stays the same no matter what anyone has done to you or how you have convinced yourself that others have plotted against you. If you recognize that God is sovereign and in…

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Oh, good, you are still here! So what is going on here?! There is anger. There is a seed of bitterness. There is a wild thought or misconception that we have allowed to grow unchecked. It has grown, and it had lots of help from the devil and your lack of positive effort because it’s…

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