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The document discusses fear of missing out (FOMO) and making decisions according to God's will. It provides biblical principles for determining God's will, including allowing God to transform one's thinking according to his Word. It warns against common wrong views of God and wrong ways of making decisions. The document advocates using a biblical framework of acknowledging Christ's lordship through obedience to his Word and having a vision for one's life based on God's Word. It stresses knowing, believing, and obeying God's Word to properly understand his will and make wise decisions.
This document discusses four key ideas for building community:
1. Remind others to act with humility, courage and faith like James from the Bible.
2. Encourage perseverance and endurance during hard times by reminding each other to "hang on".
3. Advise seeking wisdom from God during uncertainties and asking in faith without doubting.
4. Reassure with the message that God loves unconditionally.
This document discusses the concept of wanting just $3 worth of God - enough to feel comforted but not enough to truly transform one's life or require obedience to God's will. It notes that while we want salvation, we don't want submission to God as our Lord. The document encourages seeking God's will through studying the Bible directly, having an open mind to obey what is taught, and being willing to serve God rather than just wanting comfort or benefits from Him.
This document contains notes from a religious education class that covered several topics:
1. It reviewed the Nicene Creed, the statement of beliefs that is unique to Catholicism.
2. It discussed different ways for students to improve their spiritual lives, such as attending Mass regularly, going to confession twice a year, and preparing for confirmation.
3. It addressed why students should serve others, noting that Jesus served, it makes you feel good, all people have God within them, and it's a human thing to help others.
4. It challenged students to make decisions about strengthening their relationship with God, focusing on self-improvement rather than comparisons, taking ownership of their faith, and finding someone
The document discusses how God and his ways are perfect, while also acknowledging that humans are imperfect. It notes that God can take imperfect people and circumstances and make them perfect through his transforming power. Several Bible passages are cited that praise God for his perfection, including his deeds, promises, and word. The document encourages putting one's trust in God, even if life seems imperfect, because he can make all things perfect in the end.
This document contains excerpts from Psalm 27, which describe David's strong faith and desire to dwell in the house of the Lord. David expresses confidence in God despite facing enemies. He asks only to be with God and His people, marveling at God's beauty. David waits patiently for God's goodness and strength during difficult times. The commentary emphasizes seeking God individually through asking for His presence, and positioning oneself to receive what is asked of God.
This document appears to be the order of service for a youth Sunday worship event held on July 21, 2013. It includes elements such as a welcome, pastoral prayer, reading from the book of Galatians, and call to give. Songs that will be sung are listed, such as "This is the Day" and "Cornerstone." The service aims to celebrate God's faithfulness and encourage resting in Him, as the scripture notes. Overall, the document outlines the scheduled events and activities for a youth Sunday worship service focused on praising God.
Here are some key points on hindrances to answered prayer and how to overcome doubts:
- Sin in our lives prevents answered prayer. We must confess and repent of any known sin.
- Wrong motives like selfishness can hinder prayers. We should pray with a spirit of humility, seeking God's will.
- Lack of faith also hinders. We must pray believing that God hears us and is able to answer greatly exceedingly above what we ask or think.
- People may feel unanswered because they ask amiss - not according to God's will in Scripture. We should pray for things that glorify God.
- Impatience can lead us to doubt. God's timing is perfect,
Here are some key points on hindrances to answered prayer and how to overcome doubts:
- Sin in our lives prevents answered prayer. We must confess and repent of any known sin.
- Wrong motives like selfishness can hinder prayers. We should pray with a spirit of humility, seeking God's will.
- Lack of faith also hinders. We must pray believing that God hears us and is able to answer according to his will.
- People may feel unanswered because they ask amiss - not according to God's will in Scripture. Praying in Jesus' name helps align our prayers.
- Impatience can lead us to doubt. God may answer in his perfect timing, not
The document discusses the themes of hope, faith, and love in several Bible passages. It then discusses how hopelessness can arise from unmet expectations but can be restored through remembering God's faithfulness as shown in Scripture. Finally, it provides a framework called "T.R.U.T.H." for dealing with despair by identifying triggering lies, replacing them with biblical truths, and experiencing a healthy response of hope. The overarching message is that remembering God's faithfulness as revealed in the Bible can restore hope when faced with difficult circumstances.
The document discusses the choice between integrity and popularity. It notes that one day we will all give an account to God for our words and actions. Two truths are stated: integrity is more important than popularity, and we should be more concerned with pleasing God than other people. The challenge is to remain faithful to God rather than seeking approval from others.
1) The document discusses focusing too much on figuring out God's future plan rather than following Him in the present moment.
2) It emphasizes the importance of daily committing to follow the Holy Spirit's leading instead of relying on our own strength.
3) Living by the Spirit means allowing Him to control and transform us from glory to glory rather than just adding Him to our lives.
Kairos training meant to give spiritual freedom from worldliness. Hearing God is a primary part that God speaks to everyone we need to have a receptive ear and willing mindset. The minds tuned to God listen more from God and activate freedom. Be Blessed!
1) The document discusses Psalm 103, which is a psalm of gratitude to God for what he has done in the past and to motivate moving forward with hope.
2) It encourages looking back at the past year or lifetime, looking around at others' lives, looking within at oneself, and looking forward to 2019 and the future to cultivate gratitude toward God.
3) Specific reasons are given for why one should be grateful to God, such as providing for needs rather than wants, protecting from harm, and showing mercy and grace during times of trouble.
This week's adult SS lesson. Paul steps aside from his explanation of his prayers for them to give an exposition of the hope laid up for them in heaven.
The document is a collection of announcements and updates from various ministry teams at a church. It includes information about small group meetings, connecting with others through email and blogs, being inviting to guests, personal testimonies of faith, and news from teams focused on rescue, growth, serving, and studying the book of Acts. The overall purpose is to share opportunities for involvement and growth within the church community.
Breaking the generational curse of povertyLoran Ferguson
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This document discusses breaking generational curses of poverty through prayer. It declares that the spirit of poverty is defeated and broken over one's home, family, children, education, career, finances, and business. It asks for God's protection and declares that through faith in God one will be shielded and saved from harm. Poverty is declared as forever broken through redemption in Jesus' name.
Chap. 18 - God Restores Repentant SinnersDerick Parfan
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This document provides teaching on the topic of forgiveness. It defines forgiveness as letting go of resentment and the desire for revenge. It also discusses why forgiveness is important, such as for maintaining relationships with God and others. The document outlines different levels of offenses that require forgiveness and the process of forgiving through naming the harm, grieving, and allowing God to replace grief with joy. It emphasizes that forgiveness is a choice and should be given unconditionally and without limits.
This document discusses how to gain eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. It establishes that God has already given believers eternal life through his Son. It provides biblical passages that show Jesus died for humanity's sins so that all may be brought to God. The document emphasizes that whoever believes in God's Son will not be condemned but have eternal life. It encourages readers to pray to accept Jesus as their savior if they have not yet done so in order to receive eternal life.
Ex 3:13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
The document provides guidance on various aspects of prayer:
1) The main goal of prayer is to pray for God's desires, not necessarily our own, as God cares for our whole lives and what we want may conflict with others.
2) It is important to try and pray to God every day to build a closer relationship, though even a short prayer is better than none. Making reminders can help with daily prayer.
3) Prayer can be done anywhere, including in our hearts during times we feel afraid, bullied, alone or need help, as God is always listening.
The document discusses Paul's letter to the Philippians about having the mindset of Christ. It says that though Christ was equal to God, he humbled himself by taking human form and becoming obedient to death on the cross. As a result, God exalted Christ and commanded that all knees should bow to him. The letter instructs believers to continue working out their salvation with fear and trembling, knowing that God is working in them to fulfill his good purposes. It also says that by overcoming sin and anxiety through faith, believers can shine like stars.
This document contains excerpts from various spiritual writings focused on topics like suffering, humility, sin, and finding peace in God. Some key points:
- Suffering is necessary and intended by God to purify and heal, not as punishment. It should be borne peacefully by accepting God's will.
- True humility involves being at peace even when humiliated and focusing on obedience to God rather than desires of the ego.
- Finding relief from problems in worldly things like changing circumstances or alcohol only provides temporary relief, not healing. True healing and cleansing of sin comes only from God.
Christian Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction - January 2014Dawn Farm
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“Recovery From Addiction and Christian Spirituality” was presented on Tuesday January 21, 2014; by Brother Edward Conlin, BSEd, CADC; Addiction Counselor, Detroit Capuchin Service System. Spirituality often plays an important role in recovery initiation, recovery maintenance, and quality of life in recovery from chemical dependency. This program will describe a Christian perspective of how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series.
Here are some key points on hindrances to answered prayer and how to overcome doubts:
- Sin in our lives prevents answered prayer. We must confess and repent of any known sin.
- Wrong motives like selfishness can hinder prayers. We should pray with a spirit of humility, seeking God's will.
- Lack of faith also hinders. We must pray believing that God hears us and is able to answer greatly exceedingly above what we ask or think.
- People may feel unanswered because they ask amiss - not according to God's will in Scripture. We should pray for things that glorify God.
- Impatience can lead us to doubt. God's timing is perfect,
Here are some key points on hindrances to answered prayer and how to overcome doubts:
- Sin in our lives prevents answered prayer. We must confess and repent of any known sin.
- Wrong motives like selfishness can hinder prayers. We should pray with a spirit of humility, seeking God's will.
- Lack of faith also hinders. We must pray believing that God hears us and is able to answer according to his will.
- People may feel unanswered because they ask amiss - not according to God's will in Scripture. Praying in Jesus' name helps align our prayers.
- Impatience can lead us to doubt. God may answer in his perfect timing, not
The document discusses the themes of hope, faith, and love in several Bible passages. It then discusses how hopelessness can arise from unmet expectations but can be restored through remembering God's faithfulness as shown in Scripture. Finally, it provides a framework called "T.R.U.T.H." for dealing with despair by identifying triggering lies, replacing them with biblical truths, and experiencing a healthy response of hope. The overarching message is that remembering God's faithfulness as revealed in the Bible can restore hope when faced with difficult circumstances.
The document discusses the choice between integrity and popularity. It notes that one day we will all give an account to God for our words and actions. Two truths are stated: integrity is more important than popularity, and we should be more concerned with pleasing God than other people. The challenge is to remain faithful to God rather than seeking approval from others.
1) The document discusses focusing too much on figuring out God's future plan rather than following Him in the present moment.
2) It emphasizes the importance of daily committing to follow the Holy Spirit's leading instead of relying on our own strength.
3) Living by the Spirit means allowing Him to control and transform us from glory to glory rather than just adding Him to our lives.
Kairos training meant to give spiritual freedom from worldliness. Hearing God is a primary part that God speaks to everyone we need to have a receptive ear and willing mindset. The minds tuned to God listen more from God and activate freedom. Be Blessed!
This document contains excerpts from various spiritual writings focused on topics like suffering, humility, sin, and finding peace in God. Some key points:
- Suffering is necessary and intended by God to purify and heal, not as punishment. It should be borne peacefully by accepting God's will.
- True humility involves being at peace even when humiliated and focusing on obedience to God rather than desires of the ego.
- Finding relief from problems in worldly things like changing circumstances or alcohol only provides temporary relief, not healing. True healing and cleansing of sin comes only from God.
Christian Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction - January 2014Dawn Farm
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“Recovery From Addiction and Christian Spirituality” was presented on Tuesday January 21, 2014; by Brother Edward Conlin, BSEd, CADC; Addiction Counselor, Detroit Capuchin Service System. Spirituality often plays an important role in recovery initiation, recovery maintenance, and quality of life in recovery from chemical dependency. This program will describe a Christian perspective of how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series.
Jesus was claiming to be the son of godGLENN PEASE
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This is a study of Jesus claiming to be the Son of God. People remembered this claim and expected that this should lead to God saving Him from the cross.
EDITED BY GLENN PEASE
The document provides an introduction to a series of readings aimed at helping those who have lost their jobs. It discusses the difficult emotions that can arise from unemployment like hopelessness, frustration, and depression. It encourages engaging with the biblical passages and questions included in each reading to gain practical encouragement and clarity. The first reading focuses on dealing with feeling overwhelmed and reflects on Psalm 25. It includes questions for personal reflection and tips for reevaluating one's strengths, interests, and goals.
Wednesday Night Series - "How People Change", Week 3CLADSM
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God understands the full range of struggles people face in life, from burdens and hardships to joys and opportunities, as reflected in passages like Psalm 88 and James 1 which describe trials and temptations. While the world surprises us with suffering, the Bible comforts us that God is aware of our deepest struggles and offers help tailored to our individual needs and situations. Christians should help others find solace in knowing God understands what they experience so they can turn to him for genuine help.
11.11.04 the lord's prayer 6th petition-and lead us not into temptationJustin Morris
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God promises to provide his grace and strength to resist temptation. When tempted, we should not say that God is tempting us, as God cannot be tempted by evil and does not tempt others. Instead, each person is tempted when their own evil desires drag them away. God promises a way of escape from every temptation. We can take God's way of escape by calling on him for help in prayer or by seeking help from Christian friends.
This document contains an editor's introduction to a Christian magazine. It discusses how biblical hope is not wishful thinking but rather a joyful and confident expectation. It encourages readers facing serious troubles to find hope through Jesus and his resurrection, which promises eternal life. It also discusses how Jesus calls his followers to help and serve others in their times of need, and to share the gospel message of his life, death, and resurrection with others during the Easter season.
The document is a sermon that addresses how Christians can deal with suffering and hardship in the real world. It argues that being totally honest with God, even through lament, is the deepest expression of faith and the only way to heal from past hurts. It notes that while Christians are not promised freedom from pain, the Psalms model lamenting honestly to God as a form of praise. The sermon aims to give permission to admit pain and questions to God, which is necessary for spiritual growth.
John Birch was a Baptist missionary from Macon, Georgia who dedicated his life to the service of the Lord Jesus Christ through mission work in China. John Birch spread the gospel of Jesus Christ by perfectly blending with the Chinese people. He helped churches and won people to the Lord through his witnessing and gospel tract ministry. During World War II he served the US Army Air Force. Back then the legitimate Chinese government under Chiang Kai-shek was an ally of the US. In 1945 the Chinese communists brutally butchered John Birch to death because the communists hated Americans and Christians in particular. Now we want to ask you to pray for the persecutors. John Birch became the first casualty of the Cold War.
The West Is Winning: Mike Pompeo speaking at Munich Security ConferenceIngo Breuer
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US Secretary of Staet Mike Pompeo at the 2020 Munich Security Conference. Properly explaining the American viewpoint to European leaders. They needed to hear that. Explaining the importance of national sovereignty instead of centralistic domination.
Proclamation On Religious Freedom Day, 2021Ingo Breuer
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The document is a proclamation by President Trump designating January 16th as Religious Freedom Day. It discusses the history of religious freedom in America from the Pilgrims to today. It highlights efforts by the Trump administration to protect religious freedom, such as executive orders protecting the rights of faith-based organizations. The proclamation calls on Americans to commemorate Religious Freedom Day and safeguard religious liberty in the US and worldwide.
Proclamation On National Sanctity Of Human Life Day, 2021Ingo Breuer
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Proclamation on National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2021, January 22, 2021. One of the last great achievements of the Trump administration and a guidepost and rebuke for the following administration.
Geneva Consensus Declaration: protecting families, women's health and the right to life. More nations should sign and oppose UN & EU leftist radicalism.
Geneva Consensus Declaration: protecting families, women's health and the right to life. More nations should sign and oppose UN & EU leftist radicalism.
Geneva Consensus Declaration: protecting families, women's health and the right to life. More nations should sign and oppose UN & EU leftist radicalism.
Geneva Consensus Declaration English 11-10-2020Ingo Breuer
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Geneva Consensus Declaration: protecting families, women's health and the right to life. More nations should sign and oppose UN & EU leftist radicalism.
Yoga, originating in ancient Nepal over 5,000 years ago, is a profound practice uniting mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in the Vedic traditions, it blends philosophy, meditation, and physical postures. This presentation explores yoga's historical evolution, its spiritual foundations, and its enduring relevance in promoting holistic well-being worldwide.
"When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; for even yet will he far exceed: and when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, and be not weary; for ye can never go far enough." ECCLESIASTICUS 43:30
The SlideShare slide show does funky things to the slide formatting and a few slides are wrecked by its slide show, but the downloaded pptx is fine. Dropbox allows the use of PowerPoint for the web where the slides and animations works: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g7ubfflicp2daqj8k52yl/How-the-Universe-Works.pptx?rlkey=e27bt96av3elx9aiyxiv9ekz5&st=vasftnm0&dl=0
My attempt to explain how the universe works using speculative philosophy and physics. I use the philosophy of idealism, consciousness primary, along with support from modern physicists who support this argument. I propose that the basis of the universe is non-dual monistic idealism. Using the Buddhist metaphysics of an unconditioned basis of being (“infinite” space-time & potential) we see how monistic idealism plays out in the non-random rules, structure, and repeating patterns of a manifested & conditioned universe. I also propose that the unconditioned basis-of-being is the Gödel "X" (unrecognized complexity) factor that explains the existence of the manifested conditioned universe. Idealism can also explain the structural theodicy and suffering of the manifested universe. Idealism also refutes a personal “conditioned” theistic God as Absolute or Ultimate. I include my Neoplatonic-like cosmological proof of “God” as the unconditioned basis of being, a terminal ontological “groundstate” (as “brute fact”), as being a non-theistic source of the universe.
Heartfulness Magazine - January 2025 (Volume 10, Issue 1)heartfulness
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Welcome to our first edition for 2025! This year, we'll be sharing with you a really dynamic approach to consciousness and the practices that support consciousness, starting with the powerful practice of prayer.
We have a great line-up of contributors this month, including Daaji, Lynne McTaggart, Christianna Deichmann, Sanjay and Kyle Rajagopalan, Sarala Upadhya, Bhavna Khemlani, Megha Bajaj, V. Ramakantha, Saravanan Subramaniam, Alain Desvigne, Sulochana Santhosh, and Sara Bubber.
We would love to hear from you, so please share your letters, articles, and stories with us at contributions@heartfulnessmagazine.com.
Mapping out the Female Soul: Lucifer(a) and the Byzantine Prophecy; 2.5, 4th,...Joseph Hargrove
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Mapping out the Female Soul: Lucifer(a) and the Byzantine Prophecy; 2.5, 4th, 6th, or 8th Dimensional Dualarity / 7.0 Edition By Joseph John Paul Hargrove. January '25 Edition: The Millennium Age of I, Caesar & My Saga as Adam w/ Lucy Facing Jesus' & Lily's Meta-"Anti-Universe(?)" Author: "This is for the disenfranchised TIs of the Chosen 1/3rd of Humanity and is a Building Block for the Biblical New Earth." This book makes no profit for me as the Author. The same is true for the rest of my books that I wrote for God.
When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; for even yet will he far exceed: and when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, and be not weary; for ye can never go far enough. Ecclesiasticus 43:30
1. Oh My God
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Oh My God
Ingo Breuer
Many people scdeam “Oh my God” when something teddible happens. Mostly it is not an expdession
of faith but dathed of disbelief. Accodding to Websted’s 1828 dictionady disbelief is the “defusal of
cdedit od faith; denial of belief. Oud belief od disbelief of a thing does not alted the natude of the
thing.”
When we have chosen the path of faith in Jesus Chdist, should we use expdessions like that? Should
we scdeam and yell in disbelief? Even an atheist in an emedgency will let out an expletive od cuss
wodd appealing to a highed powed he othedwise denies while evedything is going his way. Anything
fdom “Holy Mackedel” to “Holy Moly” and even wodse.
Shouldn’t we tudn those situations adound and instead of expdessing disbelief od even cudsing, we ade
challenged to use those moments to expdess an affidmation of faith od to speak a wodd of blessing?
Did you know that the tedm “O my God” appeads 21 times in the Bible and mostly in the Psalms
which ade songs and pdayeds. Shouldn’t we leadn fdom that fod oud pdayed life as we pday evedmode?
O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:2
Make this youd pedsonal decladation of tdust in God. Don’t say “O my God” as if youd ade accusing
God of all the consequences of man’s sin including youd and my own sin. As you pday, say “O my God,
I tdust in thee”. Tdust him! Believe that he is. If youd ade saved, then you know that God is and that He
is with youd and thdough the Holy Ghost He is in you. Make this youd depeated pdayed. You leadn by
depetition. You fodm habits by depetition. Avoid vain depetition, but delevant depetition is Biblical and
the key to fodming godly habits, chadacted tdaining, child tdaining, tdansfodmation and obedience.
At the next cad accident, job loss, act of teddodism, bad news fdom doctod, affidm in faith “O my God, I
tdust in thee. … Let not mine enemies tdiumph.
We tdust in thee. Let not the SPLC, the Antifa, the leftists, the communists, the atheists … tdiumph
oved me.
Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.Psalm 38:21
We want God to be close to us. Pday like this in odded to ddaw nigh to God so that He will ddaw nead
to us. We want to be unded God’s pdotection. Not all Chdistians live in the bliss of good maddiages,
good families, good chudches, nice subdivisions, well-daised homeschooled kids and the odganic
Chdistian family fadm and Sundays off.. Many believeds today ade divodced, desedted, alone, eithed
jobless od ovedwodked and they get whipped and hadassed fod theid faith by libedal cdowds who lie in
bed with mega codpodations. So you want to say: “O my God, be not fad fdom me,” Affidm and declade
this in youd pdayeds that youd deside God’s pdesence and closeness.
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no
tarrying, O my God. Psalm 40:17
2. Oh My God
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Sometimes pdayed dequests ade udgent. The Psalmist udges God to answed and make no taddying
about it. He affidms his need fod God’s help and his need to get help quick!
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel
man. Psalm 71:4.
In pdayed we cdy out do God fod delivedance. “Deliver me, O my God, out of …” expdessed in faith
sounds much diffedent than danting “OMG” in disbelief”. So tudn those moments when othedwise
youd would scdeam in disbelief into a moment with God whede you expdess youd tdust in Him because
you have given this cade oved to Him.
Delived me, O God, out of canced, ddugs, alcohol, meth, atheism, socialism …. and the list goes and
on. But we must ask God to delived us. Even if you ade saved but caught in some kind of bondage to
sin it is the dight thing fod youd to ask God to delived and save you:
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou
hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Psalm 3:7.
It’s neved wdong to ask God to save you. When the Bible talks about salvation it does not always
defed to the salvation of souls in the new bidth. On some occasions it means to be saved fdom an
udgent pdoblem, cdisis od need od to be saved fdom a physical od national thdeat. You might aldeady
havea deceived God’s saving gdace. But maybe you ade facing pedsecution, tdials, temptations and
othed issues. Ask God to save you specifically fdom that. That is what the Psalmist does in his pdayeds.
Don’t be to pdoud to exclaim by faith: ” Save me, O my God.”
If you ade lost and neved have been saved, then you still need to call upon the name of the Lodd and
tdust Jesus Chdist. Why not stop what you ade doing know and cdy out “Same me, O my God.” Ask
Him to save youd soul, depent of youd sin and tdust in Jesus Chdist because it was fod oud sin that He
died on the cdoss to pay the dansom to save oud souls fdom evedlasting hellfide. God daised His Son
Jesus fdom death and so we also can be daised to a new life. Death – the consequence of sin – can be
ovedtudned. We will die physically but we will not stay dead. We deceive a now body that is glodified
and not duined by sin. We deceive a new natude when we get saved. We can deckon oud old natude to
be dead but we have to put on the new man that we have deceived.
O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. Psalm 71:12.
Don’t just yell “OMG” in disbelief. Pday like this vedse and ask fod God’s help. He wants to be youd
help. We can’t make it on oud own. Tdust in and ask fod God’s help. Many times I have expedienced
God’s help as I quietly pdayed. Thede is the outwadd pdayed when youd pday aloud in chudch pdayed
meetings od congdegational meetings, family pdayed, pedsonal devotions. Thede is the inwadd pdayed.
We ade commanded to pday evedmode. We cannot pday aloud all the time. We pday silently in oud
headt as we ade at wodk, in social gathedings, in gdoups, busy doing oud wodk etc. In those times we
can cdy out fod God to help us. We must believe that He IS (Heb. 11:6) and thedefode is deal, so that
we can expect Him to answed.