I was at Sunday evening discipleship meeting. The question arose if you have ever been blessed by your Father. I found myself talking about how my Dad called me one of the greatest man he ever knew. I was convicted of my pride. Then God opened my eyes that it wasn't about me, it was all about Jesus. I remind myself daily about this truth. I have found freedom as I exercise this truth. It is even a good response to sin and my assurance. I urge you to do this, too.
Blessings,
From John the Poet
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Temptation And Overcoming
God has shown me what to do when I face temptations. I remind myself it's not God's will and it really isn't my will either. What do I do in this situation. I remind myself to love God and make a decision to hate this sin. Truly as we ask for God's will it will happen.
For if we ask anything according to God's will He hears us and we know that He hears us we know we have the petition we asked of Him/
What do we hate?
The lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life.
What do we do instead? We count it all joy as we face any temptation.
Then we remind ourselves.
Be anxious for nothing, but with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God and the peace that passeth understanding shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Simply Love God and hate sin and you'll find yourself in the center of God's will.
For extra strength we can also remind ourselves that we are crucified with Christ that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth I shall not serve sin.
I hope this helps you,
John the Poet
For if we ask anything according to God's will He hears us and we know that He hears us we know we have the petition we asked of Him/
What do we hate?
The lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life.
What do we do instead? We count it all joy as we face any temptation.
Then we remind ourselves.
Be anxious for nothing, but with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God and the peace that passeth understanding shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Simply Love God and hate sin and you'll find yourself in the center of God's will.
For extra strength we can also remind ourselves that we are crucified with Christ that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth I shall not serve sin.
I hope this helps you,
John the Poet
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Cleansed and Forgiven
God cleansed me of my sins Christmas of 1979. I received Christ's death for my sins by grace through faith. As I saw Him bleeding for me. Now God has given me further boldness and a sure faith.
As I confessed trying to be perfect and to keep the law. I found that truly even this sin can be forgiven through confession. Not only cleansed, but I have found full freedom from the Law.
Truly God's Scriptural prayer has been answered in my life.
"For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . Of whom the whole family in Heaven and Earth is named. That His Word might grant me according to the riches of His glory to be strengthened with all might in the inner man. That Christ might dwell in my heart by faith. That I being rooted and grounded in love might be able to comprehend with all the saints. What is the breadth and length and depth and heigth of His love. Being filled with all the fullness of God.
Now unto Him that is that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. Be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus. World without end.."
"But to him that worketh not but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, His faith is counted for righteousness."
As I confessed trying to be perfect and to keep the law. I found that truly even this sin can be forgiven through confession. Not only cleansed, but I have found full freedom from the Law.
Truly God's Scriptural prayer has been answered in my life.
"For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . Of whom the whole family in Heaven and Earth is named. That His Word might grant me according to the riches of His glory to be strengthened with all might in the inner man. That Christ might dwell in my heart by faith. That I being rooted and grounded in love might be able to comprehend with all the saints. What is the breadth and length and depth and heigth of His love. Being filled with all the fullness of God.
Now unto Him that is that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. Be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus. World without end.."
"But to him that worketh not but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, His faith is counted for righteousness."
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The Greatest Sin To Be Forgiven
Truly, the greatest sin to be forgiven is not our flesh, but the desire to be perfect before a Holy God. Truly God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Even the sin of unrighteousness of trying to measure up. As we confess this sin we find Jesus hearing this prayer of repentance. Bringing hope and assurance that can not be broken.The Spirit now rejoices in our heart and we finally find peace. Truly this forgiveness is the greatest blessing and gives us the full righteousness in Christ.
After years of searching and even writing poems that were completely true. The battle for my heart has found a resting place. Knowing the heigth and depth and breadth and length of His love.
Truly the chains have fallen off my soul and I can fly with the Eagles. Will you join me in bowing the knee and confess this sin of trying to be perfect. Truly you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall sent you free in the Presence of the God of Eternity
My Testimony
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
A Blessed Law
God has blessed me with an incredible Truth and Law. The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death. What this means to me is there is is no need to be perfect. Instead I am free to live the Spirit of Life giving me the ability to love in freedom and not perfection. Perfect is truly overrated. Just by dwelling on this Law of Love over rides any panic attack that says I have to be perfect.
I heard a great quote, "I may not know what is in the future, but I know I can do the next loving thing." Truly Christ can be my righteousness. As I love I am free to fulfill the law of the Bible. As the sermon on the mount says that when we love we fulfill the law and the prophets. What freedom is in this law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus. It is truly a law we can receive and do. So much for perfection.
Walk in the Spirit and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Be filled with the Spirit speaking to one another with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs making melody in your hearts to the Lord.
An added blessing is that I have the privilege to worship My Lords and Savior by asking Him to lead me in His Worship.
I heard a great quote, "I may not know what is in the future, but I know I can do the next loving thing." Truly Christ can be my righteousness. As I love I am free to fulfill the law of the Bible. As the sermon on the mount says that when we love we fulfill the law and the prophets. What freedom is in this law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus. It is truly a law we can receive and do. So much for perfection.
Walk in the Spirit and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Be filled with the Spirit speaking to one another with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs making melody in your hearts to the Lord.
An added blessing is that I have the privilege to worship My Lords and Savior by asking Him to lead me in His Worship.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Blessings Abounding
God has been blessing me with more and more assurance and also boldness to share God through the website, email and Facebook. Everything is working out for good. By God's grace I am not experiencing panic attacks and I am able to take less and less medications. I believe that as I turn 55 years old in April, that this will be my most blessed year of sharing my poetry gift. After 36 years of writing (God's in it for the long haul) doors are opening to share more and more. I have three important dates coming up. Easter on the 20th of April, my birthday on the 21st and my Dad's passing on the 22nd. I can not wait to hug him in Glory. It's great to see my mom growing spiritually and her ministry at her care facility. God is indeed good.
Jeremiah 9:24
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:24
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Words Of Assurance
God has spoken to me through the years to lead me to more and more assurance. The first thought that touched me was "My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength has been made perfect in weakness." Truly grace is found as we walk in God's will. We can be in the middle as "In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Truly as we give thanks we find ourselves walking with God.
The second thought came as I realized I was double minded and unstable in all my ways. I had found myself trusting in my salvation experience and my poetry to prove my salvation. God showed me that I couldn't trust in this. but to simply Trust God. I simply remind myself to Trust Christ alone.
The next thought of assurance came as a small voice said, "John I love you no matter what and I will worship God no matter what." This has been a blessed thought to ponder.
My last thought of assurance after I was having a feeling of condemnation. God allowed me simply think of Jesus' Words as the Cross, "It is finished." Truly I can trust these words no matter what I am feeling. Truly looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the Cross, despising the shame and is set down at the right hand of God the Father.
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