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LORD, LET ME WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH

How we desire to be told that we are right.
How we compare ourselves to others.
We must walk by faith; we cannot walk by sight.
Lord, teach us to edify our brothers.

Lord let me worship in Spirit and in truth.
I seek now the genuine and real.
Lord, as the eagle, let me renew my youth.
Let me wait on Your power and Your zeal.

Take away the plastic and the tinsel, Lord,
The entertainments and the programs we’ve embraced.
Man works in the leaven so religiously
While precepts set by God have been erased.

Take away the entertainments and all false ministries.
Take away all the programs far from me.
Let the fire of Your Spirit burn all evil and debris.
Take a coal from Your alter; touch my lips and set me free.

False teachers and False prophets and elected boards
Your precepts and Your orders they disdain
They teach complacency and say, “there is no more.”
While activities and programs entertain.

Take away the one-man ministry.
Restore elders to You’re people everywhere.
Man lifts himself up so religiously.
Shake out these man-made orders. Hear my prayer.

Take away the fleshly music, with all those soulful beats.
Take the money making showmen far from me.
Let the fire of Your Kingdom cleanse Your Church and set us free.
As those led by the Spirit, give us power and victory.

Lord let me worship in Spirit and in truth.
I seek now the genuine and real.
Lord, as the eagle, let me renew my youth.
Let me wait on Your power and Your zeal.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

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The carnal mind would rather set up rules

The carnal mind would rather set up rules, concepts, laws, and principles than stand in the presence of God being led by His Spirit. It would rather partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil than to have that relationship with God. And yet, we need to know the difference between good and evil. Why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of that tree? We are not under the Law but under grace. What’s so bad about the Law? Knowledge of good and evil was a substitute for knowing God and being led by Him. The Law also became a substitute and a way to try to be righteous disconnected from God. Of course, righteousness apart from a personal relationship with God is impossible.

The fleshly nature says, “Who needs God since we have the Law?” Grace includes the free gift of righteousness. Sin is failure to hear God’s voice and failure to follow His leading by His power and the free gift of righteousness. True righteousness always begins with God’s leading and us listening and yielding ourselves to His Spirit to the point that He does His works and says His words through us.

Beyond knowing about Jesus Christ, we need to know Him personally. He will never lead us contrary to true righteousness. He will never lead us in a way that contradicts Scripture. We need that personal relationship. That means we need to hear directly from the Spirit of Christ. God speaks to everyone. We know that by experience, and the Bible tells us the same thing. Some people listen to Him. Some of those who listen yield to His Spirit of love, joy, and peace to the point the God can do His works through them. Here’s some Scripture to back this up:

“Because a knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them. For the secrets of God from the foundation of the world are appearing to His creatures through intelligence, even His power and His eternal Godhead, that they will be without a defense, Because they knew God, and they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give Him thanks, so that they became destitute in their reasoning and became dull in their heart without understanding. And when they thought in themselves that they were wise, they became insane. Romans 1:19-22

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” John 1:9-12

“Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Father” Matthew 4:4

Ask God to answer these questions:

• How do you hear from the Spirit of Christ?
• Why is it important for you to go beyond just knowing about Jesus?
• What does it mean when you say God speaks to everyone?
• What does it mean for you to listen to God?
• How can you let God do His works through you?

Bonus questions:

• Romans 1:19-22 says, “knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them.” It means the knowledge of God is revealed to those who say they don’t believe in God, so it says those people have no excuse. What does that tell you about those who say they believe God doesn’t exist?
• John 1:9-12 says some people refused to receive Jesus. How much does that affect you when you do receive Jesus?
• What does it mean for you to live by every word that comes from God?

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The carnal mind would rather set up rules, concepts, laws, and principles than stand in the presence of God being led by His Spirit.

The carnal mind would rather set up rules, concepts, laws, and principles than stand in the presence of God being led by His Spirit. It would rather partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil than to have that relationship with God. And yet, we need to know the difference between good and evil. Why did God command Adam and Eve not to eat of that tree? We are not under the Law but under grace. What’s so bad about the Law? Knowledge of good and evil was a substitute for knowing God and being led by Him. The Law also became a substitute and a way to try to be righteous disconnected from God. Of course, righteousness apart from a personal relationship with God is impossible.

The fleshly nature says, “Who needs God since we have the Law?” Grace includes the free gift of righteousness. Sin is failure to hear God’s voice and failure to follow His leading by His power and the free gift of righteousness. True righteousness always begins with God’s leading and us listening and yielding ourselves to His Spirit to the point that He does His works and says His words through us.

Beyond knowing about Jesus Christ, we need to know Him personally. He will never lead us contrary to true righteousness. He will never lead us in a way that contradicts Scripture. We need that personal relationship. That means we need to hear directly from the Spirit of Christ. God speaks to everyone. We know that by experience, and the Bible tells us the same thing. Some people listen to Him. Some of those who listen yield to His Spirit of love, joy, and peace to the point the God can do His works through them. Here’s some Scripture to back this up:

“Because a knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them. For the secrets of God from the foundation of the world are appearing to His creatures through intelligence, even His power and His eternal Godhead, that they will be without a defense, Because they knew God, and they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give Him thanks, so that they became destitute in their reasoning and became dull in their heart without understanding. And when they thought in themselves that they were wise, they became insane. Romans 1:19-22

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” John 1:9-12

“Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Father” Matthew 4:4

Ask God to answer these questions:

• How do you hear from the Spirit of Christ?
• Why is it important for you to go beyond just knowing about Jesus?
• What does it mean when you say God speaks to everyone?
• What does it mean for you to listen to God?
• How can you let God do His works through you?

Bonus questions:

• Romans 1:19-22 says, “knowledge of God is revealed to them, for God has revealed it to them.” It means the knowledge of God is revealed to those who say they don’t believe in God, so it says those people have no excuse. What does that tell you about those who say they believe God doesn’t exist?
• John 1:9-12 says some people refused to receive Jesus. How much does that affect you when you do receive Jesus?
• What does it mean for you to live by every word that comes from God?

LORD, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME DO?

Lord, what would You have me do?
Let me come before Your face that I might know.
Lord, what would You have me do?
Lord, let my heart melt before You.
Let my stony will be soft as clay.
Lord, what would You have me do?
Expose all evil ways in me.
Lord, give me grace that I might see.
And let all strongholds be torn down that I might be set free.
Lord, what would You have me do?

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

Lord, What Would You Have Me Do?

What is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

When Christians refer to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, they generally mean a close, intimate connection with Him that goes beyond just knowing about Him intellectually or following religious rituals. It’s about interacting with Jesus as a living person who is involved in their daily life. God is interested in every aspect of our lives, every activity, and every moment of every day. He speaks thorough every method of divine revelation and leading mentioned in Scripture, but is not limited. When God speaks, faith comes. “Faith comes by hearing God’s word, His rhema, what God is saying (Romans 10:17). Jesus Christ is that Word (John 1). He authors faith in us and then finishes the work of God’s faith (Hebrews 12:2).

In a relationship, conversations take place. Questions get asked and answered. Religion has often put God in a box that claims He can’t communicate. Or, if He communicates at all, He does so exclusively through the Bible. But the Bible doesn’t say that. And we don’t really believe that way. We sing song lyrics like “He walks with me and He talks with me,” “Savior, like a shepherd lead us,” “He leadeth me, O blessed thought,” “I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,” or “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling.”

God speaks to every person. Jesus is real and knowable. You can know Him. To please God, you must believe that He exists and that He will reward your efforts if you seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). Don’t pay attention to a closed mind that says you won’t hear. Listening to voices that are closed to truly knowing God will keep you from hearing God.

To start, you will be asking God some questions. Not only will you ask questions, but God will answer those questions. We’ll use two main questions in this devotional:

“What lies do I believe about ____?”

“What is the truth about _____?”

Those aren’t the only good questions, but they’re the ones we will use. You can ask any question. Here are some other questions, but don’t limit yourself:

“What do I need to know about ____?”

“What questions should I ask You?

Ask God to answer these questions.

Rather than trusting the fallen human mind to try to answer important questions, ask God. He knows everything and has all wisdom. The fallen human mind will lead you wrong.

• What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus?
• How does God speak to you?
• What does it mean that “faith comes by hearing God’s word”?
• Why do we say Jesus is the Word?
• Can I talk to God like I talk to a friend?

Bonus questions:

• Does God answer all our questions?
• What are some good questions I can ask God?
• Why is it important to believe that God exists?
• Some people claim God only speaks through the Bible. The Bible doesn’t say that. This is called a self-refuting statement since their claim argues against itself. And yet, these people are getting their claim from somewhere. Where do these people get their claim? (By the way, God does speak through the Bible and every means of divine revelation mentioned in the Bible. God never conflicts with Himself, so no revelation will ever conflict with the Bible.)

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LORD JESUS CHRIST YOU ARE THE KING OF MY LIFE

Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the King of my life,
You are my Savior and my anointed one.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Living in me,
You set me free from myself, Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

 

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Scripture is clear on healing.

Healing

Scripture is clear on healing.

“For I am the LORD that healeth thee.” (Exodus 15:26)

“Bless the LORD, O my soul… who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.” (Psalm 103:2-3)

“And Jesus went about all Galilee… healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” (Matthew 4:23)

“With his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

“Then he called his twelve disciples… and he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” (Luke 9:1-2)

“Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.” (Mark 5:34)

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him… and the prayer of faith shall save the sick.” (James 5:14-15) This is a special case and applies to the order of elders. The order of elders is scarcely found in the church, but God will restore it.

Further study on elders if you are interested (Acts 14:23, Titus 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:6–9, Acts 20:17, 28, 1 Peter 5:1–2)

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.” (James 5:16)

“To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:9)

“They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” (Mark 16:17-18)

2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Paul was not healed of his “thorn in the flesh,” and some theologians say the thorn in the flesh was a physical infirmity. The Bible doesn’t say that. The way Paul writes, the thorn could well have been the painful memories of the way he tortured and killed Christians and the accusations of demons against him.

Some theologians say God no longer heals and that these Scriptures don’t apply anymore. On the other hand, many Christians have been blessed with true healing ministries. Many of those who are currently blessed are trying to teach other Christians how God wants them to walk in God’s healing Anointing. Seek the Lord and see whether He wants you to be effective when you pray for the sick or suffering.

Ask God to answer these questions:

• What does it mean that God heals?
• Does God heal all diseases?
• How did Jesus heal people?
• Why does the Bible say, “With His stripes we are healed”?
• What did Jesus send His disciples to do?

Bonus Questions:

• What does God’s leading, faith, and grace have to do with being healed?
• What should someone do if they are sick?
• Why do elders pray for sick people?
• What is the gift of healing?

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I am the LORD that healeth thee.

Healing

Scripture is clear on healing.

“For I am the LORD that healeth thee.” (Exodus 15:26)

“Bless the LORD, O my soul… who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.” (Psalm 103:2-3)

“And Jesus went about all Galilee… healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” (Matthew 4:23)

“With his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

“Then he called his twelve disciples… and he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” (Luke 9:1-2)

“Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.” (Mark 5:34)

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him… and the prayer of faith shall save the sick.” (James 5:14-15) This is a special case and applies to the order of elders. The order of elders is scarcely found in the church, but God will restore it.

Further study on elders if you are interested (Acts 14:23, Titus 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:6–9, Acts 20:17, 28, 1 Peter 5:1–2)

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.” (James 5:16)

“To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:9)

“They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” (Mark 16:17-18)

2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Paul was not healed of his “thorn in the flesh,” and some theologians say the thorn in the flesh was a physical infirmity. The Bible doesn’t say that. The way Paul writes, the thorn could well have been the painful memories of the way he tortured and killed Christians and the accusations of demons against him.

Some theologians say God no longer heals and that these Scriptures don’t apply anymore. On the other hand, many Christians have been blessed with true healing ministries. Many of those who are currently blessed are trying to teach other Christians how God wants them to walk in God’s healing Anointing. Seek the Lord and see whether He wants you to be effective when you pray for the sick or suffering.

Ask God to answer these questions.

What does it mean that God heals?

Does God heal all diseases?

How did Jesus heal people?

Why does the Bible say, “With His stripes we are healed”?

What did Jesus send His disciples to do?

Bonus Questions:

What does God’s leading, faith, and grace have to do with being healed?

What should someone do if they are sick?

Why do elders pray for sick people?

What is the gift of healing?

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LORD JESUS CHRIST BE MY PEACE

Let Your rich Anointing flow.
Calm my soul and take away all fear.
Let that peaceful river flow.
Let me now draw near.

Lord, Jesus Christ, be my peace.
Lord, Jesus Christ, be my resting place.
Lord, Jesus Christ, be my quietness,
As I seek Your face.

Cleanse my soul from every sin.
Touch my heart, and make me white as snow.
Wash me so I’m clean within.
Make the darkness go.

Lord, Jesus Christ, be my peace.
Lord, Jesus Christ, be my resting place.
Lord, Jesus Christ, be my quietness,
As I seek Your face.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

Lord, Jesus Christ, Be My Peace

CHRISTIANS WALKING FAR BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE

“These signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.” (Luke 24:17-18)

Many Christians are seeking God and asking why we aren’t seeing this level of authority and power in the church. Some say this isn’t for us today, but this is twisting Scripture.

“And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” (John 14:13)

There was a man who was working on an ambulance. He prayed for the patients on the ambulance for about nine months and not one person was healed. Then he discovered a secret. It seems every breakthrough with God starts with hearing God’s voice, and that’s what happened for this praying medic.

If we pray in Jesus’ name, we are signing His name to our prayer. If He isn’t praying the prayer through us, we are praying without authority. We have no authority. That’s why hearing God’s voice is the first step in prayer. He will tell us how to pray and what to do. Once He speaks, faith comes. Faith gives us authority for whatever God said. And faith gives us access to God’s grace. God’s grace is His power to do the work. Part of powerful prayer is releasing this power. Authoritative, powerful prayer follows the “by-grace-through-faith” pattern.

What is the “by-grace-through-faith” pattern? It is the simplicity that is in Christ Jesus. The Father speaks to us. We listen to His voice, and faith comes for whatever the Father said. We receive that faith and that gives us access to God’s grace. God’s grace does whatever the Father said. It’s that simple.

Much has been written about prayer from people who have broken through using prayer. God wants you to pray, and He wants you to pray effectively. He wants you to receive what you pray for. That’s never easy for anyone. Never give up.

Ask God to answer these questions.
• What does it mean that Christians are walking far below their inheritance?
• While some Christians are seeing many miracles, others are not. Why don’t some Christians see miracles?
• Does picking up snakes or drinking poison mean you should do dangerous things?
• How do you learn to know when God is really speaking to you when you pray?
• Why do you have to hear God’s voice to pray with authority?

Bonus questions:
• Can’t you just pray for anything?
• How do you pray “in Jesus’ name”?
• Why didn’t the man working on the ambulance see anyone healed at first?
• What does faith have to do with prayer and God’s grace?
• How can you “release God’s power” in your prayer?
• If prayer is so important, why is it sometimes hard to keep praying and not give up?

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Christians are walking far below their inheritance.

“These signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.” (Luke 24:17-18)

Many Christians are seeking God and asking why we aren’t seeing this level of authority and power in the church. Some say this isn’t for us today, but this is twisting Scripture.

“And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” (John 14:13)

There was a man who was working on an ambulance. He prayed for the patients on the ambulance for about nine months and not one person was healed. Then he discovered a secret. It seems every breakthrough with God starts with hearing God’s voice, and that’s what happened for this praying medic.

If we pray in Jesus’ name, we are signing His name to our prayer. If He isn’t praying the prayer through us, we are praying without authority. We have no authority. That’s why hearing God’s voice is the first step in prayer. He will tell us how to pray and what to do. Once He speaks, faith comes. Faith gives us authority for whatever God said. And faith gives us access to God’s grace. God’s grace is His power to do the work. Part of powerful prayer is releasing this power. Authoritative, powerful prayer follows the “by-grace-through-faith” pattern.

What is the “by-grace-through-faith” pattern? It is the simplicity that is in Christ Jesus. The Father speaks to us. We listen to His voice, and faith comes for whatever the Father said. We receive that faith and that gives us access to God’s grace. God’s grace does whatever the Father said. It’s that simple.

Much has been written about prayer from people who have broken through using prayer. God wants you to pray, and He wants you to pray effectively. He wants you to receive what you pray for. That’s never easy for anyone. Never give up.

Ask God to answer these questions:

• What does it mean that Christians are walking far below their inheritance?
• While some Christians are seeing many miracles, others are not. Why don’t some Christians see miracles?
• Does picking up snakes or drinking poison mean you should do dangerous things?
• How do you learn to know when God is really speaking to you when you pray?
• Why do you have to hear God’s voice to pray with authority?

Bonus questions:

• Can’t you just pray for anything?
• How do you pray “in Jesus’ name”?
• Why didn’t the man working on the ambulance see anyone healed at first?
• What does faith have to do with prayer and God’s grace?
• How can you “release God’s power” in your prayer?
• If prayer is so important, why is it sometimes hard to keep praying and not give up?

LOOK PAST THE SYMPTOMS TO THE SOURCE OF HIS ABUNDANT SUPPLY

Look past the symptoms,
To the source of His abundant supply.
He is the healer.
In Him is Life.
He has the power,
And He longs for you to let Him draw nigh.
Open your heart now.
In Him is Life.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

HOW TO TRULY REPENT

Merriam Webster says repent means “to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life; to feel regret or contrition; to change one’s mind,” Those three definitions are good and you don’t choose one or the other. They go together.

The problem lies in doing those three. Your carnal (sarx), religious mind is gung ho. It volunteers to manage the project. It will help you turn from sin and amend your life. It will go into mourning over past sins and even hold you in a state of constant condemnation if you like. Alternately, it can flippantly say, “I’m sorry,” while it continues to sin. It can employ New Age or positive mental attitude techniques to change your mind. None of that creates the transformation God has planned for you.

The Greek word for “repent” is μετανοέω (metanoeō), which is derived from two parts: meta (meaning “after” or “beyond”) and noeō (meaning “to think” or “to perceive”). Together, it essentially means “to change one’s mind” or “to have a new mind.”

Since you know something about how God is transforming you, repenting is a transformation from your carnal mind to a new mind, the Mind that is Christ in you. The old carnal mind can’t simply have a new way of looking at things or a new attitude. It must die away and be replaced by a brand new Mind, Christ in you. Christ is in your spirit. Now, the battle is for your mind. God is redeeming your mind now with your cooperation. God will fully redeem your body later.

How? The way is simple. Stop listening to your carnal mind that follows your flesh, demonic entities, and the fleshly and demonic ideas of the culture. Stand in God’s Presence. Let His glory, His essence, His being overwhelm you. Listen to His voice so faith comes. And yield to the power of His grace so His grace does His works and says His words through you. That’s as simple as it gets. That’s how you repent. It will change how you think and how you act in every aspect of life. You will begin to think, speak, and act with the authority and power of the living God.

Ask God to answer these questions.
What does “repent” mean?
Why can’t your mind just decide to stop sinning on its own?
What is a carnal mind?
What does it mean for your old mind to die?
How can Christ be in you?

Bonus Questions

What does it mean to stand in God’s Presence?
How can you listen to God’s voice?
Since grace is God’s power to do His will, how can you move by the power of His grace?
How does God change the way you act by changing what you are?
How does God change the way you think by changing what you are?
What does it mean for you to think, speak, and act with God’s authority and power?

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HOW DO I TRULY REPENT?

Merriam Webster says repent means “to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life; to feel regret or contrition; to change one’s mind,” Those three definitions are good and you don’t choose one or the other. They go together.

The problem lies in doing those three. Your carnal (sarx), religious mind is gung ho. It volunteers to manage the project. It will help you turn from sin and amend your life. It will go into mourning over past sins and even hold you in a state of constant condemnation if you like. Alternately, it can flippantly say, “I’m sorry,” while it continues to sin. It can employ New Age or positive mental attitude techniques to change your mind. None of that creates the transformation God has planned for you.

The Greek word for “repent” is μετανοέω (metanoeō), which is derived from two parts: meta (meaning “after” or “beyond”) and noeō (meaning “to think” or “to perceive”). Together, it essentially means “to change one’s mind” or “to have a new mind.”

Since you know something about how God is transforming you, repenting is a transformation from your carnal mind to a new mind, the Mind that is Christ in you. The old carnal mind can’t simply have a new way of looking at things or a new attitude. It must die away and be replaced by a brand new Mind, Christ in you. Christ is in your spirit. Now, the battle is for your mind. God is redeeming your mind now with your cooperation. God will fully redeem your body later.

How? The way is simple. Stop listening to your carnal mind that follows your flesh, demonic entities, and the fleshly and demonic ideas of the culture. Stand in God’s Presence. Let His glory, His essence, His being overwhelm you. Listen to His voice so faith comes. And yield to the power of His grace so His grace does His works and says His words through you. That’s as simple as it gets. That’s how you repent. It will change how you think and how you act in every aspect of life. You will begin to think, speak, and act with the authority and power of the living God.

Ask God to answer these questions.
What does “repent” mean?
Why can’t your mind just decide to stop sinning on its own?
What is a carnal mind?
What does it mean for your old mind to die?
How can Christ be in you?

Bonus Questions

What does it mean to stand in God’s Presence?
How can you listen to God’s voice?
Since grace is God’s power to do His will, how can you move by the power of His grace?
How does God change the way you act by changing what you are?
How does God change the way you think by changing what you are?
What does it mean for you to think, speak, and act with God’s authority and power?

LONG TIME AGO MAN LOST A BATTLE

Evolutionism is a fairytale for adults

Evolutionism is a fairytale for adults that’s held up by a political money system that labels itself as “science.” So are the unscientific and irrational dogmas of scientism, naturalism, materialism, uniformitarianism, relativism, rationalism, and socialism.

However, Jesus Christ is a Person. He is not a religion even though people tend to make religions around Him. He is real and knowable. All who sincerely and persistently seek Him find Him. Everything good and rational comes from Him. Without Him, there is no good and no true sanity. I invite you to know Him.

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Evolutionism is a Fairytale for Adults

Evolutionism is a fairytale for adults that’s held up by a political money system that labels itself as “science.” So are the unscientific and irrational dogmas of scientism, naturalism, materialism, uniformitarianism, relativism, rationalism, and socialism. However, Jesus Christ is a Person. He is not a religion even though people tend to make religions around Him. He is real and knowable. All who sincerely and persistently seek Him find Him. I invite you to know Him.

Lock Us Up In You, Oh Lord

Lock us up in You, oh Lord, and throw away the key,
Burn up our old ways, let them no longer be,
And if we’re to be found at all, let us be found in Thee,
Lock us up in you, Oh Lord, and throw away the key.

Bob and Charlotte Torango

Strongholds

Different types of strongholds exist. All strongholds have been created by demonic activity. Everything evil can be attributed to Satan and his demonic minions.

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

Satan tempted Eve and Adam. When Adam obeyed Satan and began the human problem that spread to all world systems since God had given Adam rulership over the earth. Now, Adam gave Satan rulership over himself.

“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” (Romans 5:12)

Some strongholds are direct opposition by demonic forces.

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

Other strongholds are created in culture with systems that allow or promote evil and work to oppress those who are walking with God. These range from government institutions to company politics or even church politics.

“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (1 John 2:16)

Still other strongholds are deep inside you. These have been created as you were living our life. They may be some lies you believe. They were constructed by demons who took advantage of you and lied to you. Often they lied through media, education, or people you knew.

“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” (2 Timothy 2:25-26)

Your personal strongholds could have been created by various kinds of trauma. The trouble with strongholds is that you often don’t even know they’re holding you back, but they work in the dark. The don’t seem like strongholds. They usually seem like reality. They are very deceptive

Some strongholds are emotional hurts.

Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

Ask God to answer these questions.
What is a stronghold?
How do strongholds get created?
Why does Satan want to create strongholds?
What does it mean that you don’t wrestle against flesh and blood?
How can systems like governments or companies create strongholds?

Bonus Questions:

What kind of strongholds can be inside you?
What are some lies you might believe that create strongholds?
How does God heal emotional hurts?
How can you use God’s weapons to destroy strongholds?
What does it mean to bring every thought you have into obedience to Christ?

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When Adam obeyed Satan and began the human problem

Strongholds

Different types of strongholds exist. All strongholds have been created by demonic activity. Everything evil can be attributed to Satan and his demonic minions.

“For ” (Ephesians 6:12)

Satan tempted Eve and Adam. When Adam obeyed Satan and began the human problem that spread to all world systems since God had given Adam rulership over the earth. Now, Adam gave Satan rulership over himself.

“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” (Romans 5:12)

Some strongholds are direct opposition by demonic forces.

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

Other strongholds are created in culture with systems that allow or promote evil and work to oppress those who are walking with God. These range from government institutions to company politics or even church politics.

“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (1 John 2:16)

Still other strongholds are deep inside you. These have been created as you were living our life. They may be some lies you believe. They were constructed by demons who took advantage of you and lied to you. Often they lied through media, education, or people you knew.

“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” (2 Timothy 2:25-26)

Your personal strongholds could have been created by various kinds of trauma. The trouble with strongholds is that you often don’t even know they’re holding you back, but they work in the dark. The don’t seem like strongholds. They usually seem like reality. They are very deceptive

Some strongholds are emotional hurts.

Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

Ask God to answer these questions.
What is a stronghold?
How do strongholds get created?
Why does Satan want to create strongholds?
What does it mean that you don’t wrestle against flesh and blood?
How can systems like governments or companies create strongholds?

Bonus Questions:

What kind of strongholds can be inside you?
What are some lies you might believe that create strongholds?
How does God heal emotional hurts?
How can you use God’s weapons to destroy strongholds?
What does it mean to bring every thought you have into obedience to Christ?

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