Trust God, Not Your Feelings

Trusting God is not a feeling. It is knowing. Feelings come from thoughts.  Thoughts can be right or wrong. Psalms 27:1-3 gives examples of knowing contrasted with feelings of fear. As in these verses, work on right thought first and then knowing and trust will grow out of it.

Psalms 27:1-3 (NLT) 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation - why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? 2 When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3 Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid.  Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. 

3/27/2022

God Has the Final Say

It is said that if you miss something due to an unforeseen event, missing it was God’s will. There is backing for this in the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 16:1, 9 and 33 say to make plans, but God will change them, as he directs. God beautifully guides your way.

Proverbs 16:1, 9, 33 (TLB) 1 We can make our plans, but the final outcome is in God’s hands. 9 We should make plans—counting on God to direct us. 33 We toss the coin, but it is the Lord who controls its decision. 

 

3/20/2022

Born Again

What does born again mean? Jesus said it is to be born of water and the Spirit.  Humans reproduce and create babies. The Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven. Spirit gives birth to spirit. Water is the spiritual cleansing that occurs as the Holy Spirit works in you. 

John 3:5-8 (NIV) 5 “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

3/13/2022