Guard your Mind…

Posted: February 27, 2021 in Something to think about
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The older I get the more fascinated I am with the abilities of the human mind. It can take us places we have never been before just by thinking. Have you ever read a book about a place you have been to and you are immediately transported back and can see everything in vivid color? Or, just by using your imagination, you can visit places you have never been to. I just find that to be amazing… a full-color video for memories and thinking…all on board…

Keep in mind though that like most things on this earth, the enemy has warped it into something that can be really bad. The enemy provides things for you see that can cause your mind to drift into places it shouldn’t.

I will be blunt-

Did you know that you can have sex with a woman and never even have met her? All inside your mind. Of course you know this…and you know I am telling you the truth.

You have the choice to take your thoughts in any direction you want.

John MacArthur, the acclaimed pastor says it this way, “If you truly want to exercise self-control, you have to start by controlling your thoughts.”

I saw a quote the other day that resonates with this as well, ”your strongest muscle and worst enemy is your mind. Train it well.”

The Apostle Paul recognized this same issue and wrote about this in Phillippians 4:7b when he told us to “guard our hearts and our minds.”

Honestly, the best way for the enemy to attack you is through your thoughts. You are vulnerable there because you think you are alone. I wrote a post a few years ago called “God will Judge Men’s Secrets” after reading the verse, Romans 2:16 where it says just that. You and I will be judged on our secrets. The things we assumed were hidden.

My point is this, we need to protect ourselves by controlling our thoughts from going in the wrong direction. More importantly, don’t think that because your thoughts are personal and ONLY your thoughts, that no one knows. God knows and we will be held accountable. God will judge men’s secrets…your secrets and mine.

Finally, I am not leaving you without a solution. Paul gave us the answer, we just have to execute. It requires self-control and consistency, but it can be accomplished.

In verse 8 of Phillippians from above, Paul says this;

 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,  whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things.

The quote from above referred to your mind as a muscle. Paul is telling us to exercise your mind muscle by dwelling on good things and by resisting the temptation to dwell on the bad.

Stay in control…It is really up to you-

Until next time Guys-

Why do the Wicked Prosper?

Posted: February 20, 2021 in Devotional
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I read Psalm 73 the other day and found that I identified with the Psalmist who wrote it. He was struggling with a question that many of us have asked before; why do the wicked prosper? In other words, while Christians who follow the almighty God suffer, the wicked seemingly get more and more and more.

In this case, the writer admitted that he envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked in vs 3. They seem to be free with no burdens. They wear their pride around like a necklace for all to see but yet inside they are callous. The evil conceits of their minds know no limits. Verse 7b.

Because their pursuit in life is only more stuff, they begin to speak with malice and arrogance essentially evolves into this idea that they know everything. Their mouths lay claim to heaven and their tongues take possession of the earth. Verse 9. All the while Christians struggle with suffering and working just to make ends meet and at the same time, seeing the worst of the worst continue to gain human glory.

As mentioned, the writer of this Psalm could not understand this idea that while our God is Sovereign and Just sometimes wicked people prosper. Even though he served God faithfully, it was easy to see how he became discouraged with his situation as he compared his difficulties with the ease of these people. Every day he was punished with this knowledge and just the act of trying to understand “why” was oppressive to him.

WHAT TO DO?

As he searched he learned 2 VERY important things that I want to share with you-

  1. He learned the fate of the wicked. 

How suddenly they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! Vs 19

God shows him that the fate of those who pursue this lifestyle is sudden death and one of pure terror. Jesus said it this way:

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 

Matthew 16:26

  1. He learns what the fate of the righteous will be.

Till I entered the sanctuary of God, then I understood their final destiny. Vs 17

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Vs 25

When the writer enters the sanctuary of God, his perspective is changed completely. Yes, he learns what happens to the wicked but more importantly, the presence of God changes him. The presence of God is his reward for keeping his eye on the prize even though his eyes showed him things in life that were confusing. When he felt the presence of God, all of his discouragement and confusion left him and suddenly, none of it mattered anymore. Just being with God made everything in his life good.

But as for me, it is good to be near God, I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Vs 28

BOTTOM LINE

Let the wicked prosper; our hope, treasure, and life is GOD himself – who is always with us.

Until next time guys…

Heavenly Deposits

Posted: December 26, 2020 in Heaven Bound
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I had the opportunity to spend some time with an old work friend who I hadn’t seen in a long time. At one point, we had worked together every day for two years but after I left that company, not so much anymore. But I had the chance to connect over some dinner so I took advantage of the chance to see him. As you can imagine, we talked about the usual work stuff and family stuff but somehow the topic bent toward him planning to win the lottery of all things. 

To be clear in MY mind, that topic was wasted mental energy because the chances of winning are not worth spending the time thinking about what you would do with all that money. But as I sat there and listened to my friend talk, I realized he had taken this lottery-planning topic to a whole new level. Honestly, the amount of detail he had already planned out was utterly amazing. He knew where he would invest, who he would give money to, and how much. He knew what upgrades he would make to his home, where he would take his first vacation, how he would quit his job, and the list went on and on. He even worked out a plan to help his kids pay off their student loans, and buy his parents, sister, and nephews new homes…and guys, I could keep going. I finally interrupted him and asked him why? Why would you invest so much of your time and brainpower on a topic that will most likely NEVER happen? 

He replied simply, “ah, but it could, and I want to be prepared”

“Prepared”, I thought. “Interesting concept.”

From your perspective, what does it take to be prepared for anything? Investing time, thought, and effort toward something helps you be prepared…However Christ told us to prepare by storing up for ourselves, treasures in Heaven…in other words, preparation for eternity…not preparation for a fictitious event, or for that matter, anything else here on earth.

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust can consume, and where thieves can neither break through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt. 6:20-21

So what is a treasure in heaven? How can I have any connection with heaven while I am still here and living on this earth? 

Here is how I look at this; my friend was investing huge amounts of his time thinking about a fantasy event rather than thinking about how to make a difference now while he is here on earth. For example, how about spending more time with his kids, his wife, or both? What about focusing on or engaging with a particular subject that might make him better or even the people around him better? 

The way I see it, all of these suggestions are treasures that are being stored in heaven for him. It’s like making a deposit in a bank or maybe better yet, it’s an investment in your heavenly eternal future.

Jesus said, “How will they know me? By how YOU love one another”

Pretty simple actually. If we take the time to be kind to someone, anyone…when we aren’t required to do so…YES… it helps them, but believe it or not, that is a treasure YOU have stored in heaven. 

What you do here on earth matters for your eternal future.

You see…everything we store up in heaven is safe…forever. There are not any malware or viruses that can wipe out your deposits in Heaven. Christ said this in the verse above, where neither moth nor rust can consume, and where thieves can neither break through nor steal.

NOTHING can destroy what you have stored there…It is safe for all eternity

My simple advice:

Why don’t we try to get out of our own way, focus on each other for a change, and watch what happens…

What I think you will find is a far happier group of family and friends because you aren’t 100% solely focused on yourself…or like my friend at the beginning of this post, who simply spent too much time planning for a fantasy event.

So as you begin to look and plan for this next year, 2021…my recommendation is to start making heavenly deposits sooner rather than later…

Honestly, your future depends on it…

Until next time Guys…

Are you a Grumbler?

Posted: December 20, 2020 in Tough Times
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We have all heard the word and maybe you even have first-hand experience working or living with a grumbler.

Websters defines Grumbling as: 

to complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way.

For us men; Grumbling is specifically mentioned in the Bible as something Christians need to work hard to avoid. Grumbling is dangerous because it creates unrest. Grumblers are what a boss I used to work for called, “people who punch holes in the boat”. Whether this is a work application or just a life application, grumbling ruins everything over time. 

In this past year of crazy COVID, I did a whole lot of grumbling, how about you? What does that say about me? Probably that I write this particular blog because I need to read and apply this one more than most of you…because when it comes to grumbling, I failed this year.

To me, when the Bible mentions a topic over and over, we need to pay attention; and Grumbling is mentioned numerous times. Now, just a few sentences into this blog do you find it hard to believe that the Bible even talks about grumbling? Why would grumbling matter to God? Easy…because as I said in the beginning, grumbling is a dealbreaker or as my wife would tell me, “I don’t really want to be around you when you grumble” Honestly, I don’t want to be around myself when I do that either…it is miserable.

When I started looking into this topic, I remembered reading about Moses as someone who had to deal with grumblers as he guided the Children of Israel across the desert. During those 40 years, he was constantly battling the grumblers who actually were not grumbling against Moses, they were grumbling against God…Which is really the point of this blog today.

MY grumbling, the Children of Israel’s grumbling, anybody’s grumbling, is truly AGAINST our God. AND, with a HUGE emphasis on this point…it ALSO makes everyone around you unhappy… 

Paul tells us that very fact in 1 Corin. 10:10 below:

And don’t grumble as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer. These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction on whom the ends of the ages have come.

Destroyer? Wait, what? No one mentioned anything about a Destroyer. But actually, that’s not true because, as we just read, Paul informed us HOW big of a deal grumbling is to God…

Grumbling undermines anything and everything that is good. It basically says, “I don’t trust this plan or this person, and I need to make sure that everyone around me knows”. “And, I really don’t think that God is capable of saving me or my family”. Can you imagine what grumbling does to your children? I can tell you, it fundamentally provides them an example of how to walk away from God and just not trust or believe Him that He will work things out.

Yep…Grumbling does all that and MORE.

Guys, today I urge all of you, myself included, to refocus on Christ and His saving salvation and start by just being thankful for that…THEN…Be intentional and push Grumbling aside by focusing on your family and then finally, being thankful for what you have.

Yes, the pattern for removing grumbling is just being thankful. You can’t grumble when you’re thankful…it is a scientific impossibility. OK…honestly, not sure about the science part but I do speak the truth. When you truly focus on the things in your life that you are thankful for (and they are there) you won’t feel the need to grumble anymore.

Guys, if you are like me, 2020 sucked and it is still sucking. But for me, even writing this, helps me remember that I have a tremendous amount to be thankful for and even though the future seems scary and I am unsure, we have a God who cares and asks us constantly to reach out to HIM for help.

Guys, I urge you today to take the first step…be thankful for ALL you have and no more grumbling-

Until next time guys-

Postscript: If you are specifically interested in the Destroyer I mentioned earlier, here are some scriptures for you to reference:

Exodus 12:23, Hebrews 11:28, 2 Kings 19:32-35

My many trips to Home Depot

Posted: December 13, 2020 in Just for Fun
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I wanted to change things up towards the lighter side with this post and I just couldn’t resist this article because I know we have ALL been there along our journey. I cannot take credit for this, and I have no idea who wrote it, but it just is so true…Enjoy.

Alright, so we have all been there at some point, you are in the middle of some kind of project around the house – mowing the lawn, putting up a new fence, painting the living room, or whatever. You are hot, sweaty, and covered in dirt or paint.  You have your old work clothes on,  Shorts with a hole in the crotch, an old T-shirt with a stain from who knows what, and an old pair of tennis shoes.  Right in the middle of this great home improvement project, you realize you need to run to Home Depot to get something to complete the job.  

Depending on your age you might do the following:

In your 20’s:

Stop what you are doing.  Shave, take a shower, blow-dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss, and put on clean clothes.  Check yourself in the mirror and flex.   Add a dab of your favorite cologne because you never know, you just might meet some hot chick while standing in the checkout lane or you went to school with the pretty girl running the register.

In your 30’s:

Stop what you are doing, put on clean shorts and a shirt.  Change shoes.   You married the hot chick so no need for much else. Wash your hands and comb your hair.  Check yourself in the mirror.  Still got it.  Add a shot of your favorite cologne to cover the smell.  The cute girl running the register is the kid sister to someone you went to school with.

In your 40’s:

Stop what you are doing.  Put on a sweatshirt that is long enough to cover the hole in the crotch of your shorts.  Put on different shoes and a hat.  Wash your hands.  Your bottle of Brute Cologne is almost empty so you don’t want to waste any of it on a trip to Home Depot.  Check yourself in the mirror and do more sucking in than flexing.  The spicy young thing running the register is your daughter’s age and you feel weird thinking she is pretty.

In your 50’s:

Stop what you are doing.  Put a hat on; wipe the dirt off your hands onto your shirt.  Change shoes because you don’t want to get dog crap in your new sports car.  Check yourself in the mirror and you swear not to wear that shirt anymore because it makes you look fat. The cutie running the register smiles when she sees you coming and you think you still have it.  Then you remember the hat you have on is from Buddy’s Bait & Beer Bar and it says, “I Got Worms.”

In your 60’s:

Stop what you are doing.  No need for a hat anymore.  Hose the dog crap off your shoes.  The mirror was shattered when you were in your 50’s.  You hope you have underwear on so nothing hangs out the hole in your pants.  The girl running the register may be cute, but you don’t have your glasses on so you aren’t sure.

In your 70’s:

Stop what you are doing.  Wait to go to Home Depot until the drugstore has your prescriptions ready, too. Don’t even notice the dog crap on your shoes. The young thing at the register smiles at you because you remind her of her grandfather.

I hope you enjoyed the humor of this article guys because the bottom line, we are all getting older but through the grace of God, even though our bodies aren’t what they used to be, we have huge reasons to be hopeful for the future. 

Jesus is alive and well and we must continue to tap into Him for Ironman Strength.

Until next time guys-

Is it so Hard to simply…Believe?

Posted: December 5, 2020 in Inspirational
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I know that a great deal has been written about Abraham, the patriarch of the Old Testament, and honestly far more than I could ever begin to convey in a single blog post. The same thing can be said about how many times you or I have heard someone speak about Abraham in our lifetimes. He is not only important to the Christian faith, but also to Muslims as well because he was the father of Ismael, who as mentioned in Genesis 16:12 below, was against everyone.

This man will be like a wild donkey. His hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand will be against him; he will live at odds with all his brothers.

Interesting verse, isn’t it? But let’s get back to Abraham because he does something in his life that caused God to award him with the status that I know all of us would give anything to have. God saw something very different in Abraham that gave Him confidence in knowing that He could start over with the Jewish nation. Abraham was special in the eyes of God and that has always struck me…what made him different? What did he do that would cause the Creator to think in his mind, “that is my guy”? “He is the one I am going to work with” “I am gambling on him”.

When you read about Abraham you can see right away that he is a doer. He is a man of action when the situation calls for this. He wrestled with God over the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He rescued his nephew Lot and his family when they were captured. But what I found most interesting about the story of Abraham is that “doing” is not what caused God to find so intriguing about him…it was Abrahams “believing” that actually moved God. In fact, the verse in the center of this post is what made me write this in the first place is in Genesis:

Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness. Genesis 15:12

Think about that for a moment…for the very first time in the Bible, we see faith and righteousness mentioned together. Why is this so important? Because of this statement:

By Abraham just simply believing in God…down deep in his heart, God gave him a right standing or a “different” standing with Him.

Abraham’s heart was turned toward God in an enduring trust, obedience, and submissive relationship. Because of that rock-solid belief, it changed his status with the Creator of this universe. Abraham didn’t conquer the greatest army in the world or climb the highest mountain…all he did was believe, and that belief caused his position with God…to be BETTER.

Guys, in almost every post I have ever written here on IronManStrength, I have expressed the fact that living in this world, as a Christian, is not an easy road. I don’t say that to depress you, I say it to encourage you because of the amazing journey we are all on together.

What I find extremely encouraging about the story of Abraham is the fact that even though what he saw in front of him was contrary to what God told him…He still believed. Here was a guy who was told his offspring would outnumber the stars and this would all begin with his very own son… he was over 100 years old and his wife was a ripe young 95…but, guess what? He still believed…

Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.”  He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then the Lord said to him, “So shall your offspring be. Genesis 15: 4-5

Guys, hear me out for a second…how does this really apply to you? How does the story of some old guy who lived over 2000 years ago make a difference to any of us right now? It’s simple really…

Abraham had problems – we have problems

Abraham had struggles – we have struggles

Abraham had family issues – all of us have family issues

God spoke to Abraham – God can speak to us

The difference:

ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD

Not lip service…but real belief…that is truly what it comes down to guys…actual belief that God can do what He says He can. 

When you believe God can be trusted…your relationship with Him changes. When you are obedient and submissive toward God and do not allow arrogance inside all of us to show through…things will change.

I encourage you to take your own belief to the next level by trusting God.

Establish a “right standing” with Him…

Do you Believe it?

Until next time guys…

THE GLAMORIZATION OF HELL

Posted: November 8, 2020 in Something to think about
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We certainly don’t have to look very hard anymore to see Hell glamorized because it is everywhere…all around us…RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES. Movies, combined with television shows, and the music scene are ablaze with explicit shows or songs pouring out and our kids are blindly singing the lyrics, completely ignorant of what they mean. It doesn’t end there.

  • Do you realize there was a movie made called “Hellboy” from Hollywood where the lead character is someone from directly from Hell sent here to fight bad guys? Only in Hollywood could someone imagine a character from hell and then turn it into something on-screen so that kids think is desirable.
  • Did you know there was a television series, that aired in primetime called “Lucifer” solely about the experiences of the devil? According to Wikipedia, Lucifer abandons Hell for Los Angeles where he runs his own nightclub named ‘LUX’ and becomes a consultant to the LAPD. What do you think people thought about Satan after watching that show? Do you think it’s possible this show made the devil look good?
  • Did you know there have been so many movies and TV shows made about demonic possession that now they just insert them into the category of horror films? Can you imagine you and your friend’s binge-watching horror movies but instead learn you are watching satanically influenced movies? Someone is working overtime to get our attention.

All of these examples slowly change what we think about satan, hell, and what is happening.

THINK OF IT THIS WAY

One of the methods a conquering force will use to take over a cultures’ population is by completely infiltrating the younger generation and applying a slow and gradual exposure to their own opposite agenda by making it seem impressive or desirable. Prolonged exposure will indoctrinate, compromise, dilute and ultimately convert the target…which probably won’t be you, the adult, but rather someone you care deeply about…like your son or your daughter.

Daily exposure will eventually cause their natural spiritual defense system to be compromised. In a phrase, your child lets their guard down and that is all satan needs. He will use ANY opening, no matter how small, to gain a foothold.

HELL IS STILL A BAD PLACE

If you are like me, most people grew up thinking Hell was a terrible place; And its leader, satan, was pure evil and his demon minions were also really bad. Now YOU may still feel that way BUT, because of what I mentioned above, there is a growing group of people in America who don’t. WHY? because they aren’t completely convinced Hell is such a bad place.

As I said…movies, television, and even satanists are further emboldened in our world right now. And, combined with America choosing compromise versus what this country was founded on…literally, Satan does not have to hide anymore. Moreover, because of the proliferation of social media, our kids are exposed to an unending supply of evil content and over time, they become dependent and want to consume more. Day-after-day, they are drenched in Satanic propaganda and because they desensitized to what they’re seeing, there are no internal alarms inside them going off. What do you think is going to happen? I have given you a verse below for the answer.

SATAN HAS AN ENDGAME

Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 1 Peter 5:7

During my lifetime, I know satan has been working to fulfill his plan but now it looks like he has a sense of urgency. He has always been here, using his subtle tactics to persuade you into refocusing your attention on his earthly pleasure. Now during COVID 2020, he is operating out in the open where we can see him plainly and I don’t see many people rebuking him or calling out what they see. From my vantage point, satan actually appears to be welcome in some areas of this country and that has emboldened him even more.

When lawlessness is welcomed or encouraged, satan is empowered.

WHY AM I TELLING YOU THIS?

If the information I am sharing is new to you, then consider this your warning. PLEASE open your eyes and see the reality of what is happening each night on the news. 

Don’t reject this warning, but rather acknowledge, get on your knees and pray to Christ Jesus for your family and our nation.

This is not a political blog, but spiritual-

Until next time guys-

Though He Slay me, yet I will Hope in Him…

Posted: October 24, 2020 in Something to think about
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Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him; I will surely defend my ways to His face. Job 13:15

This is one of the most astounding declarations of faith about the goodness of God that was ever spoken. Whatever God allowed to happen to Job, whatever burden He laid upon Him, whatver pain he suffered, even if God should decide to “slay” him, Job ultimately believed that God would NOT fail him. Think about that.

He had complete and TOTAL reliance upon God. Contemplate the fact that it was NOT even a possibility to Job that God could fail him so therefore he never even considered it even though his so-called friends pressed him too.

I find his statement more exacerbating due to the timing of when he said it. He found himself right in the middle of the most agonizing experiences any human being would ever have to go through. He lost his family, his wealth, his land, his livestock, his house, and finally, his health…and none of this by his own hand.

If you were in Job’s circumstance, could you still have faith in someone that has deserted you? 

If God seemingly abandoned you and then you fell into the series of misfortunes like Job went through wouldn’t it be easy to just say, “to heck with this!” and give up and disown God? Why didn’t Job do that?

What kind of relationship did Job have with God that he not only had faith in Him but knew God’s very nature well enough to know that whatever, was happening to him, whatever this looked like visually, was NOT the God he was connected to and knew. I find that incredible.

Just consider with me for a moment the idea of having someone in your life that will not fail you, will not stop supporting or encouraging you, or will not walk away from you even at your ugliest moments.

When you have failed someone or yourself. When you are having real trouble just loving yourself…that is the low point I am referring to. That is the specific spot that when you reach it…is where Jesus meets you. Right when you feel the most alone possible. He is RIGHT there with you.

Job knew it because he had experienced something with God that he didn’t want to lose. That inner peace is simply the love of the savior towards you and me. Job believed that to his core and that faith gave him the strength to say, “though he slay me, yet I will hope in Him”.  Can you imagine being connected to Christ where you could say that AND believe it even during the worst of times? 

Can you imagine trusting Christ SO much that nothing in this world really mattered? Why? because this is all just “STUFF”…just things we leave behind. 

The only thing that matters is your journey on this Earth to get to Him, AND…who you touch along the way. Your wife, your family, your friends, and everyone else.

Guys, I encourage you today to build your faith during these extremely difficult times. Be prepared so that if the time ever came, walking away from God could NEVER be an option.

You would simply say, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”, Joshua 24:15

Until next time Guys…

Where I Find God…

Posted: October 18, 2020 in Inspirational
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I recently heard a song on a country station that got me thinking about life right now and my own modified routine during this crazy time of being quarantined. I don’t know about you, but everything in my life has been radically changed including having to work from home because I’m considered “non-essential”. That feels good…

I have to say though, that this song reminded me of how God works when it talked about finding Him anywhere throughout the day. And ironically, the song said he found God in the most common of places…he didn’t have to be in church, or on a mountain top…He found God driving, fishing…anywhere. As you can imagine, that got me thinking about where I see God inserting himself into my life during this time of being unable to go to work. Working from home on a cell phone is painful, but yet, God reminded me though, I am still employed when some are not. AND…He is right there beside me and that helped me greatly.

This whole situation reminded me of the poem called “Footprints” I read when I was younger where a man was looking back over his life and he noticed that through the very difficult times he only saw one set of footprints in the sand. And so he questioned God, because it looked like God had abandoned him during the hardest parts of his life. But what he learned was that God had been carrying him the whole time. God had NOT abandoned him but rather was holding him tightly, just like a father would do.

I just think it’s important to recognize as men, that we are not alone in this life even though sometimes it really feels that way. Guys…God IS there quietly working to help us, to strengthen us, and to support us.

The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart”. Guys, I encourage you today to push forward through this difficult time of COVID…whatever that looks like for you. Truly seek God for the answers you need and He will provide you the relief…All you have to do is ask. 

AND…PLEASE do not be discouraged if you don’t hear His voice. Just stay focused with your eyes on Him and you will get through. Remember, what you are seeking is that place in your life where you will find God. And believe me, that can be anywhere.

So, now that you know He will meet you anywhere and everywhere, what do you want to ask Him?

Until next time guys…

Are you too Preoccupied?

Posted: January 11, 2020 in Something to think about
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Jesus said to his disciples in Luke 18:8, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?

Guys, as we approach our collective futures, the question for each believer is… Am I persevering in faith, continuing steadfast in prayer, and calling on God so that justice may be done and his righteous cause may triumph completely and forever?

Or am I so preoccupied with this life, my life, that I am not looking forward to Christ’s return and his eternal kingdom?

Which one are you?

If you are too busy to remember what Christ did for you on the cross, then this short reminder is for you… I encourage you, my brother, to stop and hit the reset switch for yourself and your eyes back on Christ and not on what you see in front of you or on your phone.

All of the distractions…well, those are Satan‘s traps he has set for you. Think about this, by distracting you, he can persuade you into believing that what you see around you is all there is to YOUR life… But that is NOT THE TRUTH, your life and your future life is to live with Christ having an eternal future…that is His plan for you.

Guys…Don’t lose your focus. Put your phone down for a minute and don’t become preoccupied with what is on this earth. It is only TEMPORARY.

In His word, Christ encourages us to seek him every day, all the time, so that our faith stays strong…In Jeremiah 29:13 we are told, you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 

At the beginning of this blog, I gave you a verse in Luke that talked about even Christ having concerns that when he returns to this earth will there be any faith left?

I ask you today… Is your faith still there?…or are you preoccupied?

Stay strong-

Until next time guys…

 

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