WHO DO YOU CHOOSE?

Who Do You Choose?
“Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬
Do you choose Jesus or everything else: TV, FaceBook, work, etc.  want to spend time with Jesus?  Slow down, be still, quiet, and wait expectantly.  If you are always in a hurry you will miss out on talking to Jesus through prayer.  Spend 30 minutes a day with your Father. You will be amazed at what a difference it will make.

God lives in your heart! Does God feel at home within you? Other things such as fear, anger, jealousy, murmuring and complaining reside there also. If you want God to be comfortable, you must give up things that cause us to forget about His presence or are offensive to Him. You must stop grumbling. Don't let strife and unrest inside of you. Don't harbor Unforgiveness. Engage in things that please and honor God's presence. Utter praises and words of thanksgiving to God.
Will God be comfortable in your heart today? Take an inventory of what goes on in your heart. Your heart is Holy Ground where God makes His home in you.

Our pastor did a sermon on forgiveness.  He talked about forgiving all people who have hurt you.  Jesus gave his life as a ransom for sinners. When Jesus died on the cross, He signed the peace treaty with His blood and ended for eternity the war between humanity’s sin and God’s  If I am forgiven, then how can I justify not forgiving.  Jesus didn't pick a few to be forgiven, He died for all of us.  If I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior then I must follow His example.

The word God gave me to work on for 2016 is SURRENDER.  What does surrendering mean?  I think it means following God's lead without knowing where he is sending me. Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come;  expecting a miracle without knowing how God will make it happen. Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances. To surrender means I rely on God, I don't force my agenda, or try to take control of the situation.  Realizing that I don't have to be in charge.  I don't have to defend myself, or be self-serving, or edge others out or demand my rights. The night before Jesus crucifixion He surrendered himself to God's plan, to God's will.

Forgiveness becomes easier when I realize people are not my enemies.  My battle isn't with flesh and blood but with Satan / a spiritual battle.   So Father I choose you: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.  I will put my armor on and step out in battle against Satan, knowing you are with me. I trust, surrender and submit to your will.  
I invite you to join me, choose Jesus!!!
Remember God loves you and so do I.