On the Spiritual Front II
Okay folks, I try the best I can to keep my promises. So with that said, here is an update on my fight to remove self-imposed limits in my life.
Lately, I've been battling the "negative voices" im my head. You see, the devil is a liar (John 8:44). And, as a liar, what ever thoughts he throws your way are meant to deceive you.
One of the methods the devil trys to deceive us is by using our emotions against us, especially negative emotions. He attacks our thoughts and tries to get us into worry, making us anxious about the future, anxious about our jobs, anxious about the decisions we make, anxious or not whether God really loves us. If he can get us into doubt, worry, and unbelief, then he has defeated us.
We are defeated because we begin to operate out of fear instead of faith. God requires us to live our lives out in faith. When operate in fear, our effectiveness for God is limited because we become timid, shrink back and hesitate. We no longer live boldy or speak out bodly for God. We are less likely to take risks for God and dare to do great things for God.
Take me for instance. I believe God has called me to minister to others through writing. I believe He's given me the talent to do this. But, it's up to me to work out this gift, through faith, in order to accomplish something great for God. The devil knows this, he's not stupid. He tries to thwart my efforts for God by bring negative thoughts and emotions to my mind.
"Just who do you think you are?", he says to me. "Do you really think anyone will want to read what you write?", is another of his fiery darts he throws at me.
Now, I could listen to him, agree with him and give up my writiting. Or, I could operate in faith and the perfect love God has towards me through His Son Jesus Christ.
Which do you think I chose?
