I wish I had a father to teach me to find purpose first before anything. I had to learn by myself and too late that a man should not seek pleasure but purpose.
A man with purpose can withstand pain & overcome, he can fight & keep fighting while only having the will to keep on.
I want to start exercising again, the only thing stopping me is me. My mind, my expectations, my goals, my commitment. I have time, I have the equipment.
Getting over myself is the biggest hill.
If you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain...
I never realised the mountain was me. My disobedience, rebellious nature, sins, my idolatry, me being my own God.
At a morning briefing the inspector talked about using phones while in class. No problem. Will stop using them to check announcements etc from work during a lesson.
But will also stop checking announcements from work after hours.
When the Jews said that the blood of Jesus should be in their heads, they didn't know that His blood bought redemption and atonement. They didn't know that killing Him meant His blood would pay for their ignorance.
God will allow you to go through difficult times not to destroy you but to break the image of yourself you created so that He can build you up in His image.
I'm testiment to that. Ive always believe that there is purpose in pain and now I saw it.
One the my biggest struggles have been with lust. This is truly one of the most demonic sins. I pray to God and surrenders all desires that does not glorify Him. I renounce it all.
When Jesus called me, He already knew what He was getting.
All my sins, imperfections, doubts, frailty, unbelief, fears, shame, He knew them all.
Yet, He still chose me. That's why I'm not ashamed of the gospel, for it's the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes.
For the believer, this life is as close to hell it's going to be because we wait with eager anticipation for a life with Christ.
For the unbeliever, this is as close to heaven (whatever that is) it will ever be, that's why it's about seeking pleasure & material possessions.