Saying No to Discouragement

Romans 8: 35-39

Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Say no to discouragement and return to your roots! Go back to the cross... remember your salvation...return to the arms of The Lord. Malachi 3:7 - It is a two way relationship and pleasant peace is found in God.

When bad things happen people tend to run from God, rather than turning to Him as the one that can help their situation. Make sure you make God your first choice when it comes to fixing problems; He loves to help and He is always there for you. Ramp up your prayer life, bible study and church attendance. In all your actions live a life that is pleasing to The Lord. James 4:5-10

God's word admonishes us and we must be his light. Radiate God's love for all to see! Matthew 5:13-16.

You are God's beacon to the world - let your spiritual light shine for the world to see. Let your Life song sing to the world and let it give praise to God and bring others to know Him.
 
1 Thessalonians 5:1-5 Be ready for when Jesus returns - spread His joy until that day comes, but always be waiting and watching. Live your lives in a way that would be pleasing to Him if He did come today.
 
Be sure you are spreading the right message - spread happiness and love, not doom and gloom. See good in all things - replace negatives with positives.
 
Psalms 37:1-4
Psalms 73:38
 
You can trust in God - commit yourself to Him. Where else can you find a friend so dependable?
 
Rejoice in The Lord! Philippians 4:1-5. Brag on Him now because you never know when it will be your last chance!
 
Philippians 4:6-7
Psalms 34:1-3
 
If others see you always smiling, always happy and always finding the good in life - they will want what you have. Make them desire that peace found only in Jesus - make them desire the love that is found from our Father in Heaven. Lead others to Jesus simply through how you live your life!
 

Be Full of the Spirit

 

When Satan attacks you are usually on the verge of something awesome. The Devil doesn't want good to win over, so that is when He is really on the prowl!

Galatians 5:16-17 - Plan to walk in the spirit and be prepared. Use God as a cloak of protection!

Ephesians 4:29 - Always be leery of the words that you speak. You are a banner of God's love and a door to the truth - don't cloud it with foul talk of this world. Anger is not sin - it is what you do with it. The same is true of any emotion... it is how you deal with it and what you let that emotion turn into. We all get angry and we all have times where we feel a way that is less than desirable, but if you let that emotion turn into negative actions, that is when you lose control to Satan. Romans 7 - There is a constant battle between the flesh and The Spirit. Make sure the flesh is not taking control!

We were created by God for worship. When we don't worship we are missing a key piece of our existence. Amos 3:3 - Can two walk together if they are not agreed? No they can not! The same is with The Spirit and our flesh - we must desire that which The Spirit desires so that we can be whole and walk with The Lord as he created us to do. We have The Spirit within us, it is important to always live in a way that is pleasing to Him.

Ephesians 5:9-21

God is more willing to share with us than we are to share with our kids. Can you imagine that? How much would you give your kids? Is there anything you wouldn't do for them? It is the same with God. We are His children and He loves us and wants the best for us. Luke 11:13

If you aren't filled with The Spirit it is because you don't want to be. The choice is yours, make sure that you choose right! The Lord wants to dwell in you, invite him in! He has promised The Spirit, ask for it! If you aren't full of The Spirit - you are simply full of yourself!