My child, what are you doing trying to navigate your life all by yourself? You weren’t created to go this life alone. I formed you in your mother’s womb and have a distinct purpose for your life. But you will only find My purpose when you are rooted and grounded in Me. Seek My Face. Be open to My Voice. Study My Word. I will reveal Myself to you as you surrender yourself to Me.
Your Father in heaven who has THE plan for your life.
Psalm 139:13
My child, don’t ever think you’re alone on this journey. I am always right here with you. But I have also placed others in your life to encourage you along the way. You are never alone. Others have gone before you. Still others are going through the same right now and soon, when you are passed this difficult season, you will be the one helping someone else through it. I use everything in your life for My glory and My purpose. I will accomplish what concerns you. All things work together for good to those who love Me and who are called according to My purpose.
Psalm 138:8 Romans 8:28
Man’s soul, his mind, and his body are designed in such a way that they cannot fulfill their purpose unless the his spirit is alive, and thus capable of action. So movement in our spirit can only take place when it is securely fastened to God and thus enlivened by the power of His Spirit.
All the elements of our nature (body, mind, soul and spirit) are interrelated—they are progressively hinged to one another, each changing automatically as its neighbor changes. Progress in the spirit changes the soul, in turn affecting the mind which dictates the behavior of the body. It is impossible for our elements to operate effectively independent of one another, because they are all securely hinged together.
Now, what happens if our spirit is not securely hinged to God? Tug all you want on the body and it won’t effect our mind and soul much at all. The sad fact is that the purpose of man is totally lost when his connection to God severed.
Excerpted from: Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself
The new birth is God’s vehicle for entrance into our spirit. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God…That which is born of flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”(1 Corintians 15:42-44) Christ’s death on the cross—His sacrifice for our sins—paved the way for each and every person on earth to experience His indwelling presence. But though He offers it as a free gift, it doesn’t just happen automatically.
We may receive His gift only by our willingness to turn from our own selfish desires—our sin—and then put Him in charge by making him the Lord of our life. If you haven’t already taken this step, do it now! God will keep His word, and will allow you to enter a life you never dreamed possible. Only through the life-giving power of the Spirit will we ever be able to experience the interaction of the elements of our nature as they were always intended to be.
God never meant for a single one of us to forge a life devoid of His presence. Only in Him can we ever arrive at the zenith of God’s purpose and plan for us—this great gift of all-embracing personhood in Him. For those of us who have entered into the very life of God through Jesus, it’s easy to see those who don’t know God as stumbling through life much like zombies (the living dead, right?).
God’s presence within our spiritual being is the basis not only for communion with Him, but is also the foundation for ultimately fulfilling the purpose for which we were created in at least three significant ways:
First, only those who are alive in their spirit are capable of worshiping God in the way He desires.(1 Corinthians 2:10 & 12)
Second, only those spiritually alive can receive the impartation of God’s truth. For only through our spirit can we gain knowledge of the truth that He otherwise leaves shrouded in mystery.(Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians12:7-11, Ephesians 4:11)
Third, God reaches through His children to draw a hurting and dying world to Himself. We actually become His hands and feet as He manifests Himself to the lost around us. And our job here on earth encompasses not only reaching the lost, but also being used to build up Christ’s body, the Church. But in no way are we capable of handling this job in our own strength. We can do it only by the gifts and ministries He gives to each one of us individually.(Romans 5:12) Our spirit is the port of entry, the staging area, and the jumping-off place of these gifts.
Excerpted from: Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself
My child, come deeper with Me. Abandon yourself completely and utterly without any reservations. Give Me your whole heart and your entire being. Don’t hold anything back from Me. Trust Me with your soul, your mind, your body and your heart. You have nothing to fear and everything to gain. Release everything into My care today. My love for you is endless and I have a purpose and plan for you. I can only bring that about as you completely abandon yourself to Me.
Isaiah 30:18 Ephesians 2:10
My child, when I ask you to deny yourself and take up your cross and follow Me, it’s not so you have to do without, it’s so I can pour everything I have for you in. It’s to make room for the blessings and life that I have planned. When your plan is in the way, I can’t begin to bring you into your purpose. Move out of My way. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Matthew 16: 24 & 25
My child, I am the One who gives you the ability to walk in a manner worthy of Me. It is My Word that performs its work in you. I have called you with a holy calling, not according to your works, but according to My own purpose and grace which I have granted to you. I began this good work in you and I will complete it. I am at work in you for My good pleasure. Walk in a manner pleasing to Me. Be thankful and walk in humility and gentleness with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love. This is what I’ve called you to do.
1 Thes: 2:12 & 13, 2 Tim. 1:9, Phil 1:6, Phil 2:13, Eph. 4:1, Col 1:10
My child, don’t ever let the seemingly impossible stop you from believing. I am the God of the Universe and there is nothing impossible for Me. There is no impossible situation or circumstance that I can’t handle. I have a plan and purpose. Believe Me for the impossible. Believe Me instead of doubting. Believe Me instead of all the lies the devil would have your believe. Choose today to believe Me and don’t let anything or anyone rob you of your faith. For without faith it is impossible to please Me, for those who come to Me must believe that I AM and that I AM a rewarder of those who seek Me. Hebrews 11:6
Millions upon millions of Christians have been lulled into thinking that God’s purpose for us as His children boils down to not much more than enjoying a rewarding life here on earth while on our way to all the benefits of a heavenly reward later. And because of this mindset, it’s only natural for us to focus on what God can do for us here and now. But while this attitude neatly fits in with our human appetites and ambitions, it merely serves to derail our spiritual growth.
This clever deception of the evil one has been a blight on believers—probably down through the centuries, but certainly in this modern age of prosperity. Yet though many of our teachers attempt to make a biblical case for this philosophy, it clearly has little support when the entire context of Scripture is taken into account.
The Westminster Catechism says that “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever.” So true, yet we need to recognize that a big part of God’s purpose also encompasses His enjoyment of man forever. As a result, He has put together a program which fosters the achievement of both goals very effectively. In what way, though, might God enjoy us as fully as we enjoy Him? By making us His very own sons and daughters. God has indeed fashioned us in the way He has to accomplish this very purpose.
Excerpted from: Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself