Breathe
Called for a purpose. You can not share everything you see, hear, or feel. “They” can not handle it. You can’t handle it. Matter fact, if you can not internalize your new found knowledge, it is still just that …Information. You have to take the time to allow it to manifest. Ask God what you should speak.
If you share everything you learn or hear, people will begin to see the who you really are... cynical, shallow, prideful, cantankerous, inconsiderate and possibly jealous natured. These characteristics stick to you because you lack the identity of your Creator. You have some of "them" fooled with your eloquent speaking and charming smile, but God wants your heart.
At the same time, they might find that you are kind, considerate, loving and encouraging. This God in your heart.
Wow!! Shevonne who are you talking to? You!!! Yes you..and you too Shevonne!!! True true true. :-) God is speaking some things to you and you want to run and tell it just to prove that God is speaking to you. Is He? How do you know it is God and not you in a real articulate head voice.
When God speaks he speaks for you to do, not just to speak.
James 1:22. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Don’t disregard your own deceitful acts/hearts because you are committed to surrounding your self with people who view you as a savior, superstar, righteous or the most holy friend they ever met. You have set your low standards of righteousness based on those who do what you refuse to do.
Romans 10:2-3
2 I can testify about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 Because they disregarded the righteousness from God and attempted to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted themselves to God’s righteousness.
Pause on your speaking about the holy, kind, and loving God until you find yourself seeking Him. Not seeking Him just to speak about Him, but seeking Him so that you can be saved from your prideful, arrogant, egotistical self. Take Him in. Breathe. Do you feel Him? Oh my goodness. He is so peaceful. This life is meant to be beautiful. Do you believe in the One you speak of?
Romans 10:14-17
14 But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful[i] are the feet of those[j] who announce the gospel of good things![k] 16 But all did not obey the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message?[l] 17 So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.
Have you heard from the Lord lately? How can you tell people what He has said, if you refuse to listen to Him yourself? Breathe.
1 Life
That’s It.
You can ask the question, but can you answer it- If you died today would you go to heaven? What confirms your answer? Jesus!!! I hope you are getting this. Every once in a while you need to examine where you are with Christ. How is your relationship…for real? When the lights go out and the crowds go home, who are you for real?
Breathe
This life is suppose to be beautiful. It just takes consistent observation and examination.
2 Corinthians 13:5
5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!
In this beautiful peaceful life you will have to work on this faith journey. Just don’t get caught up in the praises of men (human), thinking that defines your salvation or your relationship status with your creator. Who are you? Are you choosing you today or Christ.
2 Peter 1:10-11
10 Therefore, brothers,[a] be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
When you are called for a purpose. You can not share everything you see, hear, or feel. “They” can not handle it. They will not understand it. Be wise and seek God how you should use what He has given. Life is so much easier when you choose to use what God has given you to glorify God. There are people depending on you to be right. There are people depending on you to breathe. Stop taking yourself sooooo serious. Enjoy life in holiness, glorifying God.
Choose
Live
Breathe
Prayer:
Good Father,
I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ. You have been so kind to me. Regardless of my selfish acts, thoughts, and other characteristics contrary to your will, You smile on me. You love me. You give me chance after chance to get it right. Today, I commit myself to You. I dedicate my life to seek You even more. I desire a true, a REAL relationship with You. Forgive me of considering my status over Your position and person. Forgive me when I fail to love the people I see everyday while confessing to love You. I want to live a beautiful life. I want to take my time and breathe for You. Thank You for all You do.
In Jesus' name
