How to be Holy in 7 Steps..
Go After It. "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord" ( Hebrew 12:14 ). We have to WANT IT. We must want it badly enough to do whatever it takes to have it.
Claim What God Gave You. "Put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness" ( Ephesians 4:24 ). God has provided everything we need in order to be holy as He is holy. Don't let the enemy of your soul tell you that because you are not perfect and you have made mistakes that you cannot ever be holy.
Don't Defile Your Body. "If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are" ( 1 Corinthians 3:17 ). We have choices and we have to make right ones so what we do not pollute our lives. Value your body because the Holy Spirit lives there. Value your life because it is God's instrument to see His purposes fulfilled one arch.
Copy God. "Therefore be imitators of God as clear children" ( Ephesians 5:1 ). Study Him. Be in His presence as much as possible in PRAYER, PRAISE, and WORSHIP. Be fully aware of all His names and attributes so you can better understand all of who He is.
Be Loving and Merciful. "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy, and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering" ( Colossians 3:12 ). If there are any two qualities that would make you more like Christ, they would be to show love and mercy toward others. Ask yourself what is the merciful, kind, humble, gentle, and patient thing to do.
Stay On The Path Of Obedience. "A highway shall be there, and a road, and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, shall not go astray" ( Isaiah 35:8 ). The road is narrow and we have to be watchful that we do not stumble off it. Read God's Word and ask Him to help you follow it. Communicate with God frequently each day in PRAYER and PRAISE.
Be Like Jesus. "He who says is abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked" ( 1 John 2:6 ). In Jesus we have the perfect role model. Study Him in the Scriptures. Examine every word He said. Walk with Him. Talk with Him. Let Him live in you.
The Bible instructs us to "give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" ( Psalms 29:2 ). When we do that, great things happen in our lives.
WORSHIP is coming in contact with the holiness of God by the power of the Holy Spirit, and letting the beauty of His holiness rub off on you and make you beautifully holy and wonderfully whole.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
ASK
Ask, Seek, & Knock..
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
Ask - So often we're afraid to ask for help because we have toadmit we don't have the answers.
Seek - Effort and interest and perseverance are necessary and that's sometimes hard.
Knock - In an era of doorbells, this is a forgotten action.
God wants us to use the A.S.K. principle and bring our hearts before him. So let's don not just whine, complain, desire, and want. Let's A.S.K. our Father and seek his glory.
If you remain in me and my Words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. John 15:7-8
I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. And I will give you riches, wealth, and honor such as no other king has ever had before you or will ever have again. 2 Chronicles 1:12
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
Lord, you have been so generous with your love. Help me to keep my heart set on you and your will today as I ask you to minister to the things on my heart. In Jesus' name I ask, Amen.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
Ask - So often we're afraid to ask for help because we have toadmit we don't have the answers.
Seek - Effort and interest and perseverance are necessary and that's sometimes hard.
Knock - In an era of doorbells, this is a forgotten action.
God wants us to use the A.S.K. principle and bring our hearts before him. So let's don not just whine, complain, desire, and want. Let's A.S.K. our Father and seek his glory.
If you remain in me and my Words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you. John 15:7-8
I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. And I will give you riches, wealth, and honor such as no other king has ever had before you or will ever have again. 2 Chronicles 1:12
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
Lord, you have been so generous with your love. Help me to keep my heart set on you and your will today as I ask you to minister to the things on my heart. In Jesus' name I ask, Amen.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Seven Things That Are True About Faith
Having faith pleases God. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must beleive He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. ( Hebrews 11:6 ). It is important to make God happy.
Having faith keeps us from sin. "Whatever is not from faith is sin" ( Romans 14:23 ). It is sinful to not have faith.
Having faith protects us from the enemy. "Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one " ( Ephesians 6:16 ). We need that kind of protection every day.
Having faith helps us fine peace. "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" ( Romans 5:1 ). When we let doubt come in and swallow our faith, we lose our peace.
Having faith helps us find healing. "Then Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has made you well'" ( Luke 18:42 ). We all need healing at one time or another in order to stay alive.
Having faith helps us to live successfully. "For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith'" ( Romans 1:17 ). We do not want to just get by in our lives, we want to have lives with impact. And that cannot happen without faith in the power of God to help us to be all He has called us to be.
Having faith breaks down walls in our lives. "By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days" ( Hebrews 11:30 ). The only way we can break down the obstacles that are erected in our lives is by faith in God to do what we cannot.
With God, all things are possible. Miracles happen because people have faith. Not faith in miracles; faith in God, who performs miracles.
Worship is...a place where we can drown out the voices of fear and doubt with a flood of adoration and praise. As we come before the Lord, He reminds us of all that He is, and that increases our faith.
If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20
I pray that my faith, no matter how it is tested by fire, will glorify You and bring all the praise and honor and glory that belong to You. Thank you that You have given me Your Word whereby my faith can be increased. Help me to grow in my understanding of it. May your Word be mixed with my faith that it will glorify You. ( Hebrews 4:2 )
Having faith keeps us from sin. "Whatever is not from faith is sin" ( Romans 14:23 ). It is sinful to not have faith.
Having faith protects us from the enemy. "Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one " ( Ephesians 6:16 ). We need that kind of protection every day.
Having faith helps us fine peace. "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" ( Romans 5:1 ). When we let doubt come in and swallow our faith, we lose our peace.
Having faith helps us find healing. "Then Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has made you well'" ( Luke 18:42 ). We all need healing at one time or another in order to stay alive.
Having faith helps us to live successfully. "For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith'" ( Romans 1:17 ). We do not want to just get by in our lives, we want to have lives with impact. And that cannot happen without faith in the power of God to help us to be all He has called us to be.
Having faith breaks down walls in our lives. "By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days" ( Hebrews 11:30 ). The only way we can break down the obstacles that are erected in our lives is by faith in God to do what we cannot.
With God, all things are possible. Miracles happen because people have faith. Not faith in miracles; faith in God, who performs miracles.
Worship is...a place where we can drown out the voices of fear and doubt with a flood of adoration and praise. As we come before the Lord, He reminds us of all that He is, and that increases our faith.
If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20
I pray that my faith, no matter how it is tested by fire, will glorify You and bring all the praise and honor and glory that belong to You. Thank you that You have given me Your Word whereby my faith can be increased. Help me to grow in my understanding of it. May your Word be mixed with my faith that it will glorify You. ( Hebrews 4:2 )
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Because of Jesus,
Seven good reasons to praise Jesus...
Because of Jesus, I am forgiven.
Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate. His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Romans 3:25-26
Because of Jesus, I have peace with God.
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Because of Jesus, I don't have to live with guilt or condemnation.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1
Because of Jesus, I have a great inheritance.
If children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17
Because of Jesus, I always have someone interceding for me.
It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Romans 8:34
Because of Jesus, I have entered life with Him.
If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:10-11
Because of Jesus, I can have more life in this life.
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10
Because of Jesus, I am forgiven.
Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate. His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Romans 3:25-26
Because of Jesus, I have peace with God.
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Because of Jesus, I don't have to live with guilt or condemnation.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1
Because of Jesus, I have a great inheritance.
If children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17
Because of Jesus, I always have someone interceding for me.
It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Romans 8:34
Because of Jesus, I have entered life with Him.
If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:10-11
Because of Jesus, I can have more life in this life.
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10
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