Every Action Has Consequences

One thing you can count on in this life is that all roads lead to individual development. No matter what our action or path we choose there will be a lesson.

Choosing Between Two Rights:

Life would be much easier to handle if all our decisions were between good and evil. It is really easy to differentiate the two. It’s always easy to know the difference between love and hate, or kindness and selfishness. What makes it difficult is when our choices are between tw rights.

Maybe your boss offers you a promotion at work but you have to move to a different state. Do you except the promotion or turn it down? Taking the promotion will give you more money but moving out of state will take you out of your comfort zone or away from family. Both are good choices . They are two rights.

Consequences Are Not Negative:

We never hear the word “consequences “ in positive terms. It’s usually used to describe some unintended event because of actions taken. The fact is that a consequence is nothing more than a result or effect resulting from a decision made or from an apparent condition. The consequences of stealing can be getting caught. The consequences of following a diet is losing weight. We should always think about the consequences before we make a choice.

However, there are other consequences that we don‘t expect when we act. With the dieting example. If you lose weight the result will be having to buy a new wardrobe because your clothes don’t fit anymore. Sometimes Anticipating consequences keep people frozen In inaction.

Postponing A Decision Is A Decision:

It’s easy to let the fear of the unknown causes us to delay in making a choice. But choosing to put off a decision has consequences also. Sometimes it makes the situation worse, especially if you do it out of fear.

The best approach I’ve found is to take in life is to understand every decision has a consequence – good or bad. This means that, no matter what you decide, there will be things you like and others you don’t. So, make sure you think through every decision and understand the consequences of the action your about to do. “If I do this, what can be the consequences?” Do you feel good about those consequences?

While no decision in life can guarantee everlasting success, joy, comfort, or happiness. You can understand the consequences of most of time if you stop and think things through first.

I find when I trust my instincts, I usually never let astray.

Financial Stress In Today’s Society

One of the most prevalent and enduring types of stress is financial stress. Managing money has been especially difficult with the relentless constraints over the last couple of years: the beginning of a recession, which is on,y going to get worse before it gets better. And then the supply shortages along with the cost of gas. We are at the highest inflation rate in 40 years. But, I’m sure many are reminded of this every time we go to the grocery store or the gas station..

With every one struggling I thought I would share a few tips for coping. While I can’t guarantee it will cure your stress. It may help a bit.

  • Try to create some extra sources of income. I have began to sell a few things around the house for a few extra bucks. Maybe if you are physically able help out someone with yard work etc…

I have to drive 75 miles to see a specialist, which puts a strain on my gas budget.

  • Try decluttering your budget. What can to do without? To add a few extra dollars to your budget.
  • Manage stress by exercising, mediation, walking, aromatherapy, expressing gratitude for the things you do have, and guided imagery. I use this technique often to just get my mind off things for a while. Another good one is massages, my husband and I give each other massages. Not only does it help to get relaxed, it can bring you closer.
  • Understand the debt cycle. One study found that you can pay off your debt quicker by paying off one account at a time, and starting with the lowest debts first. And pay the one with the highest interest first. I know it’s tough not to just grab for the credit cards (especially when we’re struggling) but the fact is we will be worse off if we do this,

It might be impossible to fix your financial problems overnight, but you can start planning for success right away. Remember, the stress you experience isn’t only a result of your financial situation- you can ease some of your anxiety by taking care of your.

Take Stock Of Your Finances:

Make a list of your financial struggles that most concern you. Take baby steps to tackle each problem one by one so you don’t overwhelm yourself.

Write down what you can start doing today or this week that can get you on track to financial stability. Try making a budget plan, one spending on the necessities for a week or a month.

You can start tracking your spending by keeping a daily or weekly list of what to spend your money on, and see where you can spend less.

If you are unable to pay your bills, try calling your bank, utility company, credit card company and explain your situation- oftentimes, they can set up a payment plan that works for you. Also, some banks for vehicle loans will allow you to do a skip a pay for a month. You will have to pay the interest on the loan but it will allow you save money for a month. Please remember the amount of the skip a pay will be added to your amount do. There is nothing free in this life. Everything has consequences.

Stay positive about your finances. always have hope, things will get better. Without hope we don’t have anything to live for.

May God Bless You

When You Feel You’re Not Enough

“I’m not enough.” You can fill in the blank with smart, confident, talented, gifted, spiritual, outgoing, attractive, or any number of positive attributes. Mine would be confident I still came to put up defensive walls because I’m afraid of what people say about my personality. I still hear my mother saying the things she used to say, and think other people will say them too. But at the source and each one of those blanks is Rooted in “I’m not good enough” Period. It’s one of Satan’s favorite deceptions to hold God’s children hostage to a life that is “less than.” “ i’m not good enough” Is an insidious lie that keeps gods Beth at bay for many of His children. Yes so many fall for this lie me included. Sometimes when you hear something over and over it becomes truth in our mind.

Satan tries to get us to focus on our flaws rather than our faith. When we focus on our faults, we take our focus off God, who equips us, the Holy Spirit, who empowers us, and Jesus who envelops us.

The Bible does not say no one is good enough to earn his or her way into heaven (Romans 3:23). Salvation is a gift of God (Ephesians 2:8). However, many have taken the truth that they are not good enough to earn their way to heaven and transferred it to “I’m not good enough -Period.” But through the finished work of Christ, and his power working in you and through you, you are good enough to do everything God has called you to do and be.

Giving into the lie of “I’m not good enough” Will paralyze you. It is a coward‘s way out. I might have just hurt your feelings, but listen I’m talking about myself too.

I was asked to speak at a Veterans dinner this weekend. I am really stressed about it. I don’t know how people will react, I don’t know what people will say. And that scares me. I have put up a defensive wall around me for so long. I don’t like to talk because I’m afraid what people say about me. This weekend I know I have to step out of my comfort zone. I know I need to break down this wall if I’m going to continue to grow.

Shrinking back and not moving forward is safer. But it is also boring – and not the life I want to live, I want to live a full life Jesus came to give me. This is a crisis point were many decide not to follow what they sense of God is leading them to do. Then they wonder why they do not experience God’s presence and activity the way other believers do. I sense that God wants me to get out and speak some of this that I am writing. But in my flesh I am too weak. And I don’t want to be with you anymore and I don’t think you do either.

Courage and confidence follow obedience. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stood in the Roles of places where my heart is telling me you need to speak up, But my head is screaming “I’m not good enough.”

What lies does doesSatan tell you that you need to replace with God’s truth? I know I have a few.

Discouraged And Disillusioned

Have you ever felt so discouraged and disillusioned by your situation that you become numb to any suggestions for a solution. In an act of defiance you to miss the advice and opinions of others?

If so, look at this account of Peter in the Bible. In Luke 5:1-11 it tells a story of Peter. Peter was exhausted after working all night. Most likely discouraged and deflated, the last thing he would have felt like doing was getting back into the boat and selling into deep waters. He had rendered a verdict – There was no catch to be had, no fish to be found.

Many of us are more like Peter and we care to admit. When we feel uncertain or we don’t understand our purpose or God’s instruction, we question His wisdom, and question our willingness to obey. If something has not worked the first time, why on earth should we repeat it? It’s not uncommon for us to throw a pity party for ourselves, or to spiral to a state I’ve learned helplessness.

Peter was convicted that repeating the input from the night before would not hang out put this I’m around. In fact, he almost questioned Jesus: “ Master, we have a fishing all night and have not caught anything.”

Sometimes God asked us to do the impossible. Something that we might have tried in the past and failed at, we might have lost our confidence in the future. It’s in these moments we have a choice, we can choose to trust and obey, or we can dismiss His command and stay.

How our lives may change if we resolve to never give up and to resolve to God with these words: “ if you say so, I will try again.” Where in your life might you decide to step out and see?

One thing I think that has saved my life many times is telling myself “I will not let Satan win. Satan controlled my life for so many years, Many years of hell. I chose to stand up and never give up, no matter how discouraged I am no matter how tired I am, I always get up and never give up.

It was only when Peter had done what God had asked that the fish were caught. The biggest problem before Jesus showed up with the empty net, after He showed the biggest problem was sinking ships. how many sinking ships do we have in our lives, that are holding us back?

Ask yourself today: what might happen, and how might you react if after a long and fruitless existence? If Jesus asks us try again. Would your weariness win? When your own wisdom about the current methods hold more weight than the response? Or will you try again because the Lord said so.

Our response determines whether we experience a boatload for fruit or whether we remain discouraged on the shore washing our empty nets.

How Can I Tell If Satan Is Controlling My Life?

1. Your Emotional Mindset Is Chaotic.

Satan wants to control our emotions. You may be unable to control your emotions. Mood swings, crying on a whim, getting angry over simple things, getting agitated easily. When we are an emotional mess Satan can control us more easily.

2. Your Okay With Things You Once Were Not.

Satan wants you go get comfortable with sun, he wants to change your value system. Can you remember a time when you weren’t comfortable with what your comfortable with now. What has changed? Have you ever been in a situation where someone dared you to say a curse word, just take a sip of something, just take a drag of something, or just tell “a little white lie, ect…? What does it say if you give in? What kind of justifications do they give to rationalize it?

3. The Feeling Of Dread.

A feeling of impending doom. Your always feeling like something terrible is going to happen, even if things are going good.

Nothing will give you peace, alcohol, drugs (smoke), or even healing stones whether crystals or the scared sites in the Middle East. You can only find peace when you accept Christ.

Satan will do anything he can to make sure he is king over your life. He will do anything to kill, steal, and destroy you.

Sometimes the Devil allows people to live a life free from trouble because he doesn’t want them turning to God. Their sin is like a jail cell, except it’s all nice and comfy and there doesn’t seem to be any reason to leave. The door is wide open. Until one day, time runs out, and the cell door slams shut, and suddenly it’s too late.

The Great Harvest Of Souls

We are living in a time of tremendous tension. The battle between good and evil is reaching an all-time intensity. A Discerning Christian sees it; Even non-Christians are becoming aware of the pressure in the atmosphere.

Everyone worldwide has been brought to the extreme edge where we know something is about to happen, because the pressure is just too great and simply cannot continue without something breaking.

I believe God is about to act in a manner where there will be no question it is God. Not man. Not Satan. God, and only God. His intervention will produce exponential results for the days, weeks, and months to come.

Those who have rejected God will be utterly shocked to their core. Those who have what God on the fence about God will fall to their knees in submission. All the people of the earth will see God administer His justice consistent with Hebrews 10:50 which states..

“For we know Him who said, It is Mine to avenge; I will repay, and again. The Lord will judge His people.”

These are the days immediately preceding the great harvest of souls – the end time billion seed harvest that was prophesied. The church is not ready for what is about to occur. People from all walks of life will turn from their worldly ways and seek guidance from the church. Do not be ignorant, the church is about to be judged. 1 Peter 4:17 is clear:

“For it is time for judgement to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome of those who do not be obey the gospel of God.”

The church will experience a judgment by fire – a cleansing fire that corrects and reestablishes the church and put Jesus as it’s only focus. Churches that have elevated the pastors, worship leaders and others will bow down and repentance and honor to the One who established the church. Ministers who have promoted a watered down, powerless gospel will be utterly shaken as they experience the power of God in their midst. The intellectual, legalists will be stunned to realize there was a reverent religion. Those who prefer to elevate spiritual experience over study to apply the scripture to their daily lives will grieve. At the same time, the church all who have faith in Christ will rejoice knowing God correction is compassionate and for our good, to unite us all in the same faith.

We are living in great and terrible times. As we realize the imminent intervention of God, let us be sober and seek him to reveal to us anything that prevents us from having pure and holy hands. Let us listen to the Lord to know the specific assignments He has for each one of us to help the tremendous number of people who are about to stream to the church for understanding and guidance. May Lord use promptings for I and others with the same message so we may be ready for the last days.

The Lord has been impressing on me with His insight about preparing the church for the end times.