David & Goliath: What is strength?

DAVID AND GOLAITH:

 1 Samuel 17

GOLIATH: To the world, he is seen as strong- you physically wouldn’t want to ever face him let alone battle him. He has the height, strength and stance to make you want to run away. 1 SAMUEL 17:4-7

DAVID: A man of faith, he is actually STRONGER than the giant- this being only because of one reason- HE HAS GOD! God is his STRENGTH

In fact- He wins the battle with the 5 stones he had. His faith in the LORD was all he needed 1 SAMUEL 17: 37

Strength: This being something that the world see’s as muscles, toned and physically fit. But that’s actually incorrect. You can only be strong from one source- that is the LORD! This strength can go against ALL giants, ALL powers- EVERYTHING.

GIANTS: In life we face many giants, but how are we meant to keep up and defeat them? There’s only one answer to that- that is the LORD. He is how we fight our battles. He is the only way. Put your full armour of God on every single day- ask for your strength- God will give it! This strength comes from only HIM. Your giant may seem massive,. But to God that is minor- He is bigger than all your problems!

DAVID: Has his armour on but takes it off- He had not tested it nor could walk with it on. The world can offer you it’s ideal strength- physically it seems strong but it won’t let you even walk with strength, it’s non-existent. He was himself, BUT he had GOD- his strength came from God not the armour or sword. 1 SAMUEL 17:39

You can train your body all you want- but you won't be strong. You need to be in the Word, talking to Our Father, putting the whole armour of God on and being filled with the Holy Spirit. That is the only strength you need and that is the only way you can have true strength.

Our strength comes from the LORD- creator of the heavens and earth!

God Bless!  

♡ Our Hearts are like a Watered Garden. ♡

Picture this.

There are two gardens. One is beautifully crafted, blossoming new flowers and is growing daily in its beauty. The other is filled with overgrown weeds and nettles- it's crowed and hard to walk through.

Now- which one would your heart look like?

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As Christians, we must be pushing to walk in faith and love, shine the LORD's light and glory, and to be walking daily with Him. Our hearts are to be like a watered garden. Soaked in the Word, watered by our Father! Each and every day we should be growing, blossoming new plants - this is like how we should be growing daily in our faith and blossoming in it through our life. Our life being here to serve the LORD. We only can grow through the LORD- and that is through being in the Word, it's through prayer- our personal relationship with the LORD! It's the best relationship you can have!

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Sometimes we must stop and evaluate our selves as this world can entice you in causing you to start becoming dry and overgrown in areas. So we must ask the LORD to reveal to us where we are drying up? What are we actually feeding our souls and hearts? Is it the Word and God? Or is it the world and sin? Are we indulging too much into the world's pleasures and ways? Are we falling into that trap satan has set?

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We must keep our hearts, souls and faith watered. This goes for being watered daily too- soak in the Word every chance you get! Let your garden be overflowing with blossoming flowers, planted and watered by Jesus! When we grow in our relationship with Him and faith- we begin to grow and blossom, in a way the world could NEVER offer.

You have a glow which shines from within as that is where Jesus is living. Our bodies are the temple where the Holy Spirit dwells- so we must be watering them, and taking care of them! The LORD lives within, and He deserves the most!

So- which are garden are you?

Thank you for reading this post! Thank you to the LORD for giving me this opportunity to share this with you all! Have a lovely day!

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♡ Are you walking in line? ♡

"that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory."

1 Thessalonians 2:12

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In this crazy world we live in, we can slip up and end up walking down the wrong path or end up taking the wrong turning. Through this, we must question ourselves- Am I walking in line with the LORD or with the world? God will direct us and place us where we need to be, He is our guide and He will help us stay in line with Him. 

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There is only one path, and that is the narrow path which many few find and it leads us to Him with everlasting life! This is the only path we should be walking down and keeping in line with!

God wants us, He does all He can to keep you and protect you as we are His children and He is our Father!

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Our lives are to be a reflection of Christ- we are here to serve the LORD, and shine His glory and love and to spread the gospel and His amazing works! Let us be living and walking examples, let us be the light that shines bright because Jesus lives within! We are called to walk in line which means to walk WORTHY of God! We can't be sinning and sinning the same sins over and over again! We can't be going into the worlds ways and the Word. We need to be firm in our path and faiths- let no evil persuade you to walk along the broad path! Time is running short- Jesus is coming, we need to be prepared and be spreading the Word and spread Jesus' name and works!

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The LORD is our shepherd- and He will guide us! He wants us to be with Him! Remember that! He wants you, He is calling you- to walk in line down the narrow path- walking worthy of Him!

Thank you for reading this post! Thank you LORD for guiding me, I pray this speaks to at least one of you! Make a change, walk in line with God and spread His name and works! 

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♡ Back to Uni, College or School- as a Christian? ♡

So the time is coming near- back to school season- you've got all your pens, books and your brand new bag- but something is missing? You're not spiritually prepared?

As a Christian in school can be challenging as it's a time of wanting to fit in which could lead you to being dragged along in the world's way not God's way. We need to avoid this at all costs, because that's where you become either a luke warm Christian or completely turn away- basically letting the devil win.

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How can we avoid this?

It's simple. God is the answer. 

1. Prayer- Seek God in this time leading up or even when you are there. Pray that 

He guides you to the right friends, that are even Christian themselves to help you uplift one another along your walk! Pray also for protection, that you are safe from any evil , and that you keep focused on God! Don't let the world get in the way!

2. Make that difference- I know as humans, our nature is to want to fit into the crowds of school, work and society- but why? Standing out is a lot better, so be the light in school, make people question what it is about you that's difference! It's a great way to spread God's glory too! We must not conform to this world, so definitely don't try to fit into it- that is not why were here, we are here to serve the LORD! 

3. Spread Love, Kindness and be forgiving! This ties in with the previous point, but to show that difference we must spread love through our actions as well as kindness! There's a difference between being kind and then being walked all over- with God, you can stand against anything- that means God will guide you and help you when we seek Him! There is most likely going to be a time where someone does something across you or is really trying to wind you up- pray for them and forgive them- bless them not curse them! We must love all one another!

4. Wear the Armour of God! This is an important one too, this is something that we must be putting on every single day! Before you go to school or college, uni, even work- pray to God and put that armour on, helping you go throughout your day fully equipped! 

5. Mornings- They can be rushed if you choose too, it can be a battle if you choose to- don't let it. Make more time, start by waking up that little bit earlier and speak to God and be in the Word! The best way to start your day is with Jesus! It will set you off for the rest of the day!

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This one is more for the university students! You do not have to join in with the drinking and partying path- seek God, He will guide you! Read Proverbs 20:1- Ask yourself, what is more important- to be cool and right with the world or to be right with God?

" Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler. And whoever is led astray by it is not wise." 

Pray for wisdom-  I turned to Proverbs 20:1 and that's when God pressed this idea on my heart because I know it can be hard when it comes to this as you want to fit in! Trust me, God will make a way for you to find the right crowd, don't fall into satan's trap that drinking is the only way to fit in- it's a lie! Having wisdom is way better to seek and have than being seen as foolish by God! Satan wants you to drink, because you lose control of your mind so it's easy for him to creep in and devour you! Scripture tells us to be sober, that means not getting drunk or being intoxicated because the devil will come running at you as you fall into his trap! Be strong in your faith and be sober- focus on God at all times! It can get hard with work loads increasing, but you have Jesus to help you every step of the way!

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Remember, you can make it a battle if you choose to, seek God and ask and you'll receive! He is there for us in every circumstance, every minute, any time, any place- Jesus is there with His arms wide open for us! You have Jesus along the entire way! You never know what God has in store, whether it being a chance to witness and spread His Word and glory in school or that you find friends who will guide you in the right direction! How amazing is He? He will provide!

Thank you LORD, for blessing all of us, with the chance to even have an opportunity to spread your love and glory! I pray we all can use school, college, university or work to spread your Word LORD and that we can all be that light and set an example! Thank you LORD- In Jesus' Name Amen!

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I hope you all have an amazing school year and that God continues to guide you and bless you as you grow in your walk and faith! Thank you for reading this- God pressed this on my heart to write today and I hope it helps even one of you! God Bless, have an amazing day!
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♡ Are you OF this world Or just living IN it? ♡

One thing that I have discovered so far on my journey with Christ is that you can't call yourself a Christian if you are still desiring things that are of this world. Their is a distinct divide between being OF this world and just living IN it.

Am I being OF this world?

Do you find yourself prioritising selfish desires and materialistic things or even just following the world and wanting to do what other people do and envying them? Then we need to just stop right there- if you are even thinking about yourself and materialistic things before you're thinking about GOD and having time with JESUS then you need stop and be still and ask for forgiveness and for God to guide you out of the broad path and into/ along the narrow through him! If you haven't already- accept Jesus into your life as your saviour! For he is the way, the truth and the life! We can only get through to God through Jesus for he died on the cross for our sins and rose again 3 days later! 

Think how much time you spend with Jesus compared to the time you are doing things of this world- is it balanced? Are you more in the world?  OR are you living in the world serving God and meditating on the Word and applying it to your life? Or do you find yourself just being completely in the world?

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." - Romans 12:2

What do I mean by 'Things of this world'?

• Gossiping- are you finding yourself falling into the gossip of the world? Where all that is on your tongue is about people or spreading rumours or even about celebrities and what people have been doing? We can stop this through our walk with God- dedicate ALL of you not some of you! Have the Word of the the LORD on your tongue and spread his love and Word!
• Materialistic Things- Of course, in this world we need clothing and things to help us get by, but there is a difference between a NEED and a WANT. God will provide us with everything that we NEED as nothing is impossible with God! If you find yourself desiring things that other Instagrammers or your friends have rather than desiring and working for your relationship with God to become stronger, you need to step your feet out of the world and STAND FIRM in Faith with Jesus!
• The world's word- In this world, I see with my own eyes the distinction between wisdom of the world and the REAL wisdom of God- people find themselves believing into the GOSSIP of the world and what SOCIETY says is right and wrong when God even tells us that wisdom and understanding only comes from him as the beginning of that is FEAR OF THE LORD! " The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." - Proverbs 1:7
• Loving the world- In 1 John he tells us straight up that we can't be loving the world and anything of it because the world is corrupt and filled with sin so how can we love this? " Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them."- 1 John 2:15 We need to be loving one another not the materialistic things and ways of this world for we are here to serve God and spread his word! There is a difference between love in this world- there's the love of this world, which leads to jealousy and bitterness because the love is about materialistic items and money- where they're is the love of Jesus which lives in those who have accepted him and repented, you feel peace and a genuine joy and love for all your brother's and sister's in Christ no matter who they are! 
• Self Absorbed- If you are putting yourself before others and most importantly GOD then you need to think : what am I doing wrong? You're putting yourself and your own selfish circumstances before spending time with God or before helping others then you need to stop and speak to God, ask for forgiveness and guidance! For example- you can't be praying on your terms and when you need something- or even if you have said your going to do this Bible study or going Church and then let a 'bad hair day' or the 'weather' stop you? Why are you making excuses? There's no excuses when it comes to God- did he make an excuse when he told Moses to save his people and thought about himself before them? No. Did Jesus think of a selfish excuse on why he couldn't help or heal someone in need? No. Most importantly- Did Jesus put himself first and decide not to die on the cross for ALL so that YOU could have a relationship with God and be rewarded through him and to be saved? NO. There is no excuses when it comes to God- he needs to be our number 1 priority! 

Everything I have mentioned here leads to the devil planting a seed in your heart and mind to grow weeds and nettles that can poison your intentions, actions, mind and heart. This ultimately produces sin and as a consequence of sin it makes us distanced from God himself as we begin to be oppressed by the ways of the devil and begin to be chained up with all unholy ways of living!

 We want a beautifully grown heart and mind with the seed of God where it grows unbelievable fruits and flowers- the happened best garden you've ever seen! Beauty lies within the heart when Jesus is there. With him you will become a new person, and God will provide you with all you need, he'll take off them worldly glasses and give you brand new ones where you can see the world in such a different way!

"For this wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's Sight."- 1 Corinthians 3:19

Wake UP!

We can't be lukewarm Christians where we have one foot deep into the world and one with Jesus- it doesn't work like that. Jesus wants all of you, not just when you sit and read a verse and then forget about it as you carry on with your worldly life. No- he wants you to be constantly in the WORD and apply it. This doesn't mean sitting down all day every day just reading- it's about even when you have to go about your daily life and you're still talking and praying to God when you can, as he is always there and sharing the word through how you're thinking about Jesus in situations and how he would handle them, it's about walking in the LIGHT  not the DARKNESS. It's about being that difference in the world that makes people stop and think ' wow Why are they so joyful? Why are they so kind and calm?'

Nobody is perfect- only the LORD is but we need to be doing what we can to be the walking light in this world and SHARE the Word of Jesus! 

"For the people of the world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light."- Luke 16:8

So, how can we be living IN this world and not OF it?

The way for us to not love the world and be of it is through JESUS- we need to have him in our lives. God will be chiselling away the ungodly traits within you, he will guide you down the narrow path which leads you to everlasting life! We need to be IN the Word not OF the world! Praise, pray and talk to God at every single chance you have for he is our creator and look at the beautiful things he has made and done for us! We need to be reading the Word and applying it to the world through our actions, mind set and through LOVING all! We must be the LIGHT in this dark world! Sharing the Word of Christ is so important as we need to pull people out of the darkness through Jesus!

A life with JESUS, GOD AND THE HOLY SPIRIT within you, around you and everywhere you look is greatest gift as you are filled with peace and joy, you have wisdom from God, you are walking the path of righteousness, you have God's personal guidance and a personal relationship with him, there's no loneliness as you have a friend in Jesus and a Father in God! All the anxiety and fear you feel which comes from the world will fade away when you put your love in, whole self in and prioritise God! We can sometimes fall into sin because we are human, but through Jesus we can be forgiven! This doesn't mean that we purposely sin because we know we can be forgiven- it means when we accept Jesus, repent and go on our journey and avoid sin but if we unintentionally fall into it or sin without knowing -we can be forgiven and guided through the word!

Finally: It is so importance to understand this difference between being OF the world and just living IN it! All glory goes to God as he has lead me to write this and I pray that it speaks to those who needs to hear it! For God loves you and he wants you to come to him- Jesus is standing in front of you with open arms waiting for you to take that step to him. I'm going to write down below a prayer that you can read out loud in case you want to make that change and accept Jesus and make the best change in your life!

♡ Thank you all for reading, I pray that the LORD speaks to you through this post that he has guided me to write and maybe guided you to read! Thank you LORD for all you have done for us, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share your Word in many ways! God Bless you all! Hope you have a lovely, joyful day! ♡

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SINNERS PRAYER:

Dear LORD,

I come before you at this moment to say that I know that I am a sinner and that I need your forgiveness. I know that Jesus Christ is my Saviour and died for all my sins so that I did not have to take the punishment. I am willing to now make a change and turn away from my sins and ask for forgiveness as I accept Jesus Christ as my personal saviour into my heart. I pray that you please cleanse me of my all my sins and help me begin my new journey with you through guidance. I declare that I am saved in the name of Jesus. Thank you for all you have done for me! I pray you fill me with the Holy Spirit as I give my life to you,

In Jesus' Name, Amen.