The Bible says in Ephesians chapter 1 that we are blessed with ALL spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. However, often, the word blessings to us only means physical or tangible things.
But even when we struggle to pray, we are blessed with the power to overcome that struggle in Christ. When we struggle with resentment and unforgiveness that we may not be aware of at times, we are blessed with the ability to discern it through prayer and surrender it to God. When we are faced with the struggle of lust, we are blessed with the power of the word to cut away the ungodly desire.
When we feel weak, we are strong because we are no longer dependent on our strength to carry us but on the strength of Christ. #arise
If Apostle Paul was alive today, he would be serving up letters to churches for misrepresenting what he said in 1Corinthians 9:19-23 about becoming all things for all men. Like what???? When did that ever mean, to debase our faith? Isn’t that anti-progressive.
In having a conversation tonight, I realized how and why it is so easy for us to sin. And I’m not talking about the “big sins” our minds may run to but to sin in general.
We often do not consider that we live in a world where if we are not serving one – God, we are serving the other, the enemy. Because we can logically explain things, we have created a center ground where we think certain things are okay, even though they don’t give glory to God. And, of course, we will find examples like the following
– so when I go to the beach, am I giving glory to God? Or how can I give glory to God?
Answer: Going to the beach is part of our human experience and enjoyment, but that does not mean it creates a place to do anti-biblical things, like wearing a monokini or extra tight and short trunks for the men. We are still supposed to represent Christ. We are still to shun the appearance of evil. We are to cause still not a brother or sister to stumble through lust. So, though the act of sea bathing or the motion of going to the beach does not directly require hands up and praying in tongues, the very life we lead at this location is supposed to bring honor and glory to God.
It’s the separation of faith and place that makes sinning as easy as it is. There is no middle ground. We are either serving one or the other.
The term disciple is often affiliated with the bible mostly. Very rare do you hear someone identify as a disciple in this modern time. But is that still a thing? Should we strive to be disciples or settle for being a christian? What do you think?
Alistair Begg controversial response about gay weddings shocked many but was he really that wrong? While many were upset with him, I understood what he was trying to say. Is it possible to reconcile religious beliefs with acceptance? In this video, we tackle the sensitive topic of a grandmother’s struggle when her grandson, who understands her belief in Jesus, is about to marry a transgender person. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between faith and personal choices. Here’s my view on this controversial and unfortunate situation.
This video is one of my most transparent video thus far. At first I was a bit timid to open up about this struggle I recently faced but I equally thought of persons who may be silently struggling and decided to share.
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Have you ever been judged for sharing an emotional struggle or vulnerable moment in church? Have your faith ever been questioned? Or have you judged others because they showed vulnerability? In this video, we delve into the topic of dealing with emotional trauma in the church family.
Recently, I conversed with someone who had not spoken to me since January of this year. The last phase of my life they were aware of was me recovering from a surgery I had last December and, of course, before that, still coming down from the emotional “high” of losing my parents and marriage of one year in seven months. So, in short, they last spoke to me in episodes of pain.
Now it’s December, and in our conversation, I realized that my “isolation,” which, for me, was solitude, was deemed escapism. I was thought of as “in a corner licking my wounds,” but in reality, God was doing something new. Transformation, I could not imagine. Because it was a video call, when I shared the good news, I realized there was no rejoicing but rather questioning of the growth. Maybe I am growing too fast, or maybe “Why is she growing?” was the thought, but I found it interesting to see the person’s response.
That’s when I realized that sometimes, God has to preserve you from those who may present themselves as for you. You will know who truly loves you, not only when you are down but when you begin rising again. The genuine people in your life will rejoice to see you triumph after trauma.
Sometimes, that season of separation is God’s way of preserving the promises that he wants to establish in your life because he knows in the presence of some, it can be damaged, interrupted, or tainted. So, if you are facing such right now, don’t be sad for such a season. Excite yourself to see what God has next.
In times past, when I knew someone was judging me or had an opinion that questioned my character, I felt hurt and rejected. For days, I walked around like I was carrying the world on my shoulders. But through trauma work, with God’s help, I now find myself grateful in those moments. I find myself smiling and saying thank you, God, for blessing me. Because I refuse to be mentally controlled by the misguided desires of others to have what I have, that’s sent forth in the form of judgment and “ridiculing” opinions.
Sometimes, when people are pointing fingers at you, it’s because they wish they were in your shoes. Do not allow their grim fete of hope to place a mental questionnaire before you. Once you are working along with God, then you are right where you need to be.
Sometimes we can be caught up so much in how much we’ve been hurt, we neglect the fact that we may have equally inflicted hurt.
I remember the Lord had me apologize to a pastor and ministry that caused me great pain. To me, my response was deserved but to God my response was pride. So in order to cultivate true humility, he allowed me to put my emotions aside and think about how I may have caused disappointments or pain to another. The pastor was so moved he cried and also apologized, following my apology. Sometimes, it’s not about feeling right but about being right in the eyes of God.
This will not always be the case but introspection is needed to be clear on the differentiation of circumstances and response.
Arise Woman 