So Many Questions,,,,So Little Time.

February 12, 2009
Liberated to Live
Psalm 22:5

History is replete with stories of slaveholders who dominated the helpless, and wicked rulers who tyrannized entire people groups. These are obvious cases of bondage. Less evident--but damaging nonetheless--are the widespread instances of enslavement to emotional wounds and sinful acts, habits, and attitudes. People oppressed in this way cannot break free.

Thankfully, Christ came to earth to release us from captivity to sin. He said of Himself: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me . . . He has sent me to . . . to set free those who are oppressed" (Luke 4:18, 21).

How can you take advantage of this terrific offer of freedom? The first step is to recognize that you are controlled by a spiritual problem known as sin. Second, trace its roots, if possible--ask, Why do I indulge to the point that I am mastered by this temptation? Some possible answers are insecurity, fear of failure, pride, and past abuse.

Third, choose freedom. Trust the Lord to help, and believe that His Holy Spirit will enable you to do whatever is necessary. God does not want His children enslaved; He wants them free to live (John 10:10). Fourth, cry out to Him for help.

God will answer by acting in your best interest. Perhaps that means freeing you immediately. Or He may decide that the best process for you will take time, in which case a struggle might lie ahead. Either way, you can be certain that the Father knows what is optimal for each of His children. His chosen course of action will enable you to experience freedom and abundance.
Now A Discussion Question .............
How can you take advantage of this terrific offer of freedom?
Does God Do This For You?
Do you do it yourself?
Of course you are to pray, but, we all experience prayers to God to take something away that did not seem to be done by God. An example of that was,,,, For years I prayed that God would take away my desire to smoke. I finally did quit, but I never felt that it was the hand of God that caused the quitting. It was so very very tough, and long process for me to accomplish that.
How do you know it was a work of God, and not a work of your own?
Why do some people seem to have the ability to have prayers immediately answered but others struggle?
Does the struggling some go through mean that they are NOT as good a Christian as the ones who do not seem to struggle?
I have heard it said that it is NOT a feeling,,,,,,,,,,,,, But is a matter of FAITH ? Do you think this is true?
If I do not seem to get the responses From God, even tho I KNOW He has the ability because He is all powerful, Does that mean God Loves you more than He does me?
But I heard God's Love is unconditional !!!
But I heard God takes you as your are, and molds you like a potter does clay into a Christlike Christian.
But I heard that,"If you believe in Me, and my words abide in you, You may ask what you will, and It will be given unto you."
(Paraphrased)
But I heard you must wait on the Lord. How Long do you have to wait if you are 67?
YEP !!!!! So Many Questions,,,,,,So Little Time.
ZERICH