In my pursuit of righteousness I have discovered that there are instructions and laws that society doesn’t expect you to follow. Certain sins are being committed everyday by the society and it doesn’t look like a sin anymore, to an extent whereby you look abnormal by speaking against it.
Some are falling into sin because of the fear of being judged or mocked by the majority. Even “some” servants of God can’t even address it because they fear losing congregants or they are struggling with sin as well.
Child of God, the biggest mistake you can make in your spiritual journey is to seek validation from people. The word of God has everything u need and it is our manual. If any man comes to you with information that speaks against the word of God please run for your life.
Count yourself blessed if you have people in your circles encouraging you to read the word of God and to pray always. Friends of nowadays are there to tell you what’s trending on social media, all the gossip going on around and all the lit places to groove but do u have someone who says ‘ Girl let’s meet and have a Bible study or an hour to pray.”?
Dear friend if you are pursuing spiritual growth then shift your focus from the world and direct it to God’s word only then you will find your true north. God will see you through. You are safe in his mighty arms if you keep his laws in your heart.
“He leads me in the paths of righteousness.” Ps 23:3 NKJV
Life is full of choices, decisions, and options. It’s also full of people with substantial opinions who will attempt to advise you which way they assume you ought to go. If we could turn back the hands of time, practically all of us would transform some of our past tendencies because they have compelled us to find ourselves on the path of “wrongness” rather than “righteousness.”
Sheep will gravitate toward whatever allures their instincts, such as a berry bush, even though it will take them away from the flock and the shepherd’s protective care. They suppose they know the right path when they are clueless.
He leads us in the paths of his righteousness, and not our righteousness. Many times people boast of their righteousness, their thinking, and ideals, but still, they fall short of God’s goodness because of our sinful nature inherited from Adam. Human philosophies and doctrines only lead to pride and self-condemnation. Do not touch, do not say they proclaim but their heart is far from God.
Question: Have you been following your cravings and instincts rather than your shepherd? You say, “But God has given me a brain to use.” Sure, and you need to develop it. But it’s limited, and it will only take you so far. Have you taken time to analyse how you make decisions, and what facts determine most of your life decisions.
It always is an error when servants of God, make decisions without consulting with God. When we zoom in on Moses’s leadership he always consulted God first before giving instructions to the Israelites. Prophet Samuel too valued his connection with God more than people’s admiration. Many times people have lost their way just because they felt the appetite to impress other people. Funny how people are going astray just to get likes (recognition) on social media platforms
Being a disciple of Christ means steering empty of self. Most times our cup is crammed to the bream by our responsibilities, worries, ambitions, and agendas that we forget our ultimate purpose here on earth which is to be of service to God. Our soul agenda is to serve Christ, our livelihood must communicate the love of God. As long as our mindset is diluted by worldly appetites we can’t fulfill our ultimate purpose!
A shepherd takes care of the sheep for his benefit. Nothing is done for fun in this world, what you deem fun is profiting the intellect behind that invention Most people sin whenever people flattered them with their enticing words. Why would you hunger for human validation when the creator of the universe already got your back?
As sheep being led to greener pastures by God, we need to trust more in his understanding than in our impulses. Human wisdom is based on trial and error, but heavenly wisdom is established on infinite intelligence. He understands what we don’t know and since we are his sheep his only motive is to defend us from his enemy. It only makes sense to fully submit to his direction.
It is not too late to leave our inherited paths, man-made cultures, and doctrines. The time is now to be fully liberated and live a life of true freedom. The Bible clearly states that He will lead us to green pastures, that is to say, pastures we never knew existed but only He knew of.
Human wisdom bases its wisdom on history, trial, and error, and mostly every activity we take is summed up on our selfish motives. We show love to gain recognition, some give offerings to be promoted to positions of authority in churches. Lately, some are giving tithes to be recognized by Pastors. Yes, they get promoted but the Bible says in whatever good deed you do, it must be done for God and not for recognition by fellow humans who will soon die.
The Holy Spirit desires to take you beyond those limits. “As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14). When we fully submit to the Holy Spirit every limitation imposed on us by wrong convictions and preferences will be cleared and we start fulfilling our full potential here on earth in our short time we have been given by God.
It’s sad that some left churches the moment they were not promoted to positions of power. Has this generation lost its purpose to a level where everyone is driven by greed and a hunger for power. Isn’t this the mindset of Lucifer to hunger for admiration and power instead of being a good ambassador of God .
This generation really need a mindset change , we need to grow from being self centred to being God centred.
How does God lead us?
Objectively He leads us through His Word, and subjectively through His Spirit. As you read His Word, you hear His voice, and as you “lie down” (Ps 23:2).He communicates through his prophets ,the Bible, through visions and dreams. He is a God who values relationships thus he is always communicating with his own.
He impresses upon your heart what He wants you to do. He gave Abraham an instruction to get victory and promotion and he changed his name from Abram to Abraham. He is always communicating but are we being obedient to his voice?
He communicates through visions , Prophet Isaiah was shown visions and in the visions he was instructed on what he was to tell the Israelites and how he would say it. He communicated to Moses via a burning bush . Yes he is still communicating today .
If you have gotten onto the wrong path, turn to God and He will guide you back onto the right path. He is waiting for you to repent from self sustenance to God’s provision.He is calling on you today to make the ultimate decision to yield to his voice.
You say, “Would God actually speak to someone like me?” Yes, “He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out…he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice” (Jn 10:3-4 NKJV).
Today, let God lead you!
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There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
I John 4:18 NKJV
Introduction
Loving yourself is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It is important to show yourself love and to understand the true meaning of self-love. There are many benefits to self-love, such as gaining confidence, improving your life, and having a positive outlook. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of loving yourself, the power of positive thinking, and the unconditional love of God. We will also discuss the importance of honouring yourself, accepting yourself for who you are, and learning to love yourself unconditionally. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and self-love as we explore the depths of self-love and learn how to appreciate the person you are.
The Power of Loving Yourself
Loving yourself is essential for a healthy and balanced life. It is important to show yourself love, kindness, and respect in order to lead a fulfilling life. Self-love is not selfish or arrogant, but simply recognizing your own worth and taking care of yourself.
Showing yourself love is a powerful way to gain confidence and strengthen your self-esteem. It is easier to be your best self when you are surrounded by an abundance of self-love. It is important to take some time for yourself and focus on the things you enjoy. This can help to create a sense of purpose and overall happiness.
There are numerous benefits to loving yourself, such as improved relationships and better mental health. When you have a strong sense of self-love, it is easier to be kind to others and build meaningful connections. Additionally, self-love can help to reduce anxiety and stress, while increasing feelings of contentment.
God has given us the power to choose how we think, and positive thinking can be an effective tool for self-love. It is important to honour yourself and take the time to appreciate all that you have accomplished. Through self-love, you can create a life that is filled with joy and purpose.
What Does it Mean to Love Yourself?
When it comes to understanding and developing a healthy relationship with yourself, it is important to explore the true meaning of self-love. To love yourself is to accept and honour your own unique individual identity. Self-love means having a deep respect for yourself and your own values, opinions, and beliefs. It is also about being kind and gentle to yourself, and having a positive outlook on life.
To truly love yourself, you must be willing to forgive and accept your mistakes, and be committed to improving yourself without expecting perfection. It is also important to recognize the importance of taking care of your physical and mental health. Regular exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep are important aspects of self-care that should not be overlooked.
Ultimately, loving yourself involves trusting in the love of God. Through His grace, you can learn to be kind and compassionate to yourself, understanding that you are worthy of love and acceptance. With the help of God, you can discover the true meaning of self-love, and develop a healthy relationship with yourself.
How to Honour Yourself
Learning to honour yourself is a crucial part of loving yourself. When you honour yourself, you recognize your worth and accept the person you are, flaws and all. To do this, first start by paying attention to how you talk to yourself. Acknowledge your negative thoughts and challenge them with positive ones. Remind yourself of your good qualities and remember that God put you on this earth for a reason.
When you honour yourself, the way you treat your body matters. Take care of your physical health by exercising, eating nutritiously, and getting enough sleep. Additionally, practice self-care activities like meditating, journaling, or taking a long, hot bath. You deserve to treat yourself with love and kindness.
Finally, spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself. We all need someone to talk to, and it’s important to choose people who build you up, not tear you down. Surround yourself with people who love and accept you for who you are and who will support you in becoming the best version of yourself.
The Benefits of Self-Love
When it comes to loving yourself, it is important to think of it as an act of honour to God. Self-love is not about being selfish; it is about appreciating yourself for the person you are and for the gifts that you have. Showing yourself love can have a positive effect on your life in many ways.
One of the benefits of self-love is that it can help you gain confidence. When you love and accept yourself, you will be more confident in the decisions you make and the way you present yourself. You will be more comfortable in your own skin and be less likely to make decisions based on fear or insecurity. Self-love can also help you develop better relationships with friends and family, as well as with yourself.
Finally, self-love can help you improve your life. When you love and accept yourself, you will be more likely to take care of your physical and mental health. You will be more likely to set goals and make progress towards them. You will be more likely to make good decisions and take responsibility for your life. All of these things can lead to a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.
The Power of Thinking Positively
When it comes to life, it is important to love yourself and think positively. Positive thinking can have a huge impact on your life, and it can be the difference between success and failure. The power of positivity can help to bring joy and contentment into your life, regardless of what obstacles you may be facing. By honoring God and the power of positive thinking, you can make the most of any situation, and live a life of true happiness and fulfillment.
Having a positive outlook can help you to stay motivated and focused on achieving your goals. When faced with a difficult situation, positive thinking can help you to stay calm, focused, and productive. Instead of giving in to negative emotions, positive thinking can help you to stay strong and find the best solutions for overcoming any challenge.
The benefits of positive thinking are countless. It can help to improve your mental and physical health, increase your confidence, and help you to achieve success. By taking the time to think positively, you can open yourself up to new possibilities and create a more meaningful life. Start by honoring God, loving yourself, and thinking positively, and you will be able to create a life of true joy and abundance.
God’s Love for You
God’s love for us is unconditional, and it is a powerful thing. When we discover and embrace God’s love, it can bring us a sense of peace and contentment that is hard to find anywhere else. It is a reminder that we are loved and accepted by God and that we have a divine purpose in life. Understanding the importance of faith in our lives can help us to be open to the power of God’s love, and be filled with joy and hope.
Living according to God’s love means to think of and honour others as we would honour ourselves. It means to show mercy, kindness, and understanding and to believe that every person is valuable. When we learn to love ourselves, we can love and accept others as well. This can open up a whole new world of relationships, and bring us closer to God. Living according to God’s love is the key to finding joy and peace.
God’s love for us is truly amazing, and it is something that we can never fully comprehend. But when we take the time to pause and reflect on the magnitude of God’s love, it can be a source of great strength and comfort. We can open our hearts to the power of God’s love, and be filled with peace and joy as we understand the importance of faith in our lives.
The Beauty of Self-Acceptance
People often talk about how important it is to love yourself, but few can tell you how to actually do it. It’s a difficult process, especially if you’re used to being hard on yourself, but there is something beautiful in self-acceptance. Learning to love yourself is essential for your mental and spiritual wellbeing, and it starts with understanding the importance of accepting yourself.
It can be difficult to overcome self-doubt and insecurities, but it’s important to remember that only you can define your worth. God loves you for who you are, and it’s up to you to honor that by loving yourself, too. Think of it this way: you wouldn’t tell your closest friends that they’re not good enough, so why would you tell yourself that?
Learning to embrace your flaws is an important step in loving yourself. There’s no such thing as perfect, so it’s important to accept your imperfections and instead focus on your strengths. Once you can accept your flaws, you’ll be able to focus more on your unique qualities, and be thankful for the person you are. Self-acceptance is a beautiful thing that can lead to greater self-confidence, and the only way to get there is to love yourself.
Discovering Your True Self
Self-discovery is an important process for everyone, as it allows us to gain a better understanding of who we are and what we are capable of. When we love ourselves, we can learn to appreciate our unique qualities and talents. By exploring our inner selves, we can discover our passions and develop a better understanding of what we can offer to the world. Through this process of self-discovery, we can honour our true selves and gain a greater appreciation for what we have to offer.
The process of self-discovery is an important step towards loving ourselves. By taking the time to explore our innermost thoughts and feelings, we can uncover our true desires and dreams. We can learn to appreciate our unique qualities and recognize our strengths and weaknesses. Through this process of self-discovery, we can learn to accept ourselves and begin to understand our purpose in life.
Learning to love ourselves is an essential part of self-discovery. When we take the time to appreciate our uniqueness, we can recognize our inner worth and discover what makes us special. Exploring our inner selves can help us to identify our passions and understand our motivations. By recognizing our worth, we can honour our true selves and begin to understand our place in the world.
The Path to Self-Love
The journey to self-love is one of the most important and rewarding paths that you can take. It involves understanding that you are worthy of love, honour, and respect, and accepting yourself for who you are. Loving yourself unconditionally can be a challenge, but it is essential for growth and finding peace. It is time to start your journey to self-love and unlock your full potential.
One of the first steps to self-love is to start thinking positively. It is easy to focus on our flaws and shortcomings, but it is much more beneficial to focus on our strengths and bring out the best in ourselves. If we can learn to think positively and embrace our differences, it will be much easier to accept ourselves unconditionally. This kind of positive thinking can open up a whole new world of possibilities.
The next step to self-love is learning to appreciate and honour ourselves. We must learn to recognize our own worth and value and appreciate the things that make us unique. This can be done by taking time for ourselves and engaging in activities that bring us joy and make us feel special. This can include anything from taking a relaxing bath to going for a walk outside. By taking time to appreciate ourselves, it can help us to feel more connected to our own self-worth.
The Journey to Self-Respect
The journey to self-respect starts with loving yourself. Learning to love yourself can be a difficult task and it’s important to take the time to honor yourself and the decisions you make. Every decision we make in our lives, big or small, can help shape our self-respect and understanding of our place in the world. God has given us the power to have self-respect and it is up to us to make sure we honor ourselves.
Having self-respect is important because it allows us to think more positively, make better decisions and be more confident. It helps us to realize our worth and value ourselves. Taking time to honor yourself and recognizing the importance of self-respect can be a powerful tool. It can help us to make decisions that are beneficial to our mental and physical health, as well as our overall wellbeing.
Moving forward with self-respect means understanding that we are all worthy of love, respect and acceptance. It can be difficult to practice self-love and respect, especially when we are met with challenges and difficult decisions. However, it is important to remember that we are all capable of loving ourselves and honoring our decisions. Taking the time to recognize the importance of loving and respecting ourselves is a key part of the journey to self-respect.
Conclusion
Loving yourself is an essential part of life and is something that you should strive for every day. You must learn to be your biggest advocate and make sure that you’re always treating yourself with kindness and respect. Self-love is a process of self-discovery and exploration that helps you to understand your worth, accept yourself for who you are, and learn to appreciate your uniqueness. When you truly love yourself, you can gain confidence and experience the power of positivity in your life. Ultimately, self-love is about honoring yourself and having a healthy relationship with yourself. So, make sure you’re always taking the time to love yourself and recognize how special you truly are.
“Bless the Lord, all you…who by night, stand in the house of the Lord!” Ps 134:1 NKJV
God divided time into days and nights; so, you will have daytime experiences and nighttime experiences. For example, you can have a nighttime experience in a divorce court, or in bankruptcy proceedings, or in an unemployment line, or at a graveside. And because you can’t see clearly at night, it’s easy to wonder if God is really there with you. Take heart—He is!
With Pharaoh’s armies behind them and the Red Sea in front of them, the Israelites faced their greatest challenge. But the Bible says, “All that night the Lord drove the sea back” (Ex 14:21 NIV). Be encouraged; God is at work even when you can’t see Him.
Hymnist George Matheson wrote: “Will I remain in God’s house at night…love Him for who He is…desire not the gift but the giver? When I can remain…during the darkness of night and worship…I’ve accepted Him for Himself alone.” Don’t just turn to God when you need a miracle; instead, focus on your relationship with Him and you will get a miracle when you need one.
Jesus said, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you” (Jn 15:7 NKJV).
After losing everything near and dear to him, Job’s friend Elihu said to him, “Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night, who teaches us…and makes us wiser?” (Job 35:10-11 NKJV).
Jesus said, “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight” (Mt 10:27 NIV).
Be encouraged; it’s in your nighttime experiences that the Lord stabilizes, supports, and strengthens you to go on to victory.
“I press toward the…upward call of God.” Php 3:14 NKJV
To fulfill God’s will for your life, you must do these
(1) Move to a higher level of faith (See Ro 1:17). Before David killed Goliath, he first had to kill a lion and a bear. And today we’re contending with issues that require us to trust God in a greater way.
(2) Seek God’s guidance about each situation that arises (See Pr 3:6). His promise is: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye” (Ps 32:8 NKJV).
(3) Get into proper spiritual alignment. God is aligning His people and putting together those who will stand as one in the day of battle. It’s imperative to know who you can trust to go into battle with you, and you only discover such people in times of testing (See Jos 8:1).
(4) Know God’s will for your life. God doesn’t play hide-and-seek with His will. It’s only as you spend time with Him that you discover it (See Ps 143:10). And when you do that, you thrive.
(5) Fight, using God’s Word. The God-breathed words found in Scripture are your strength in times of difficulty and testing. Jesus used Scripture to put Satan to flight (See Mt 4), and the weapon of God’s Word still works today.
(6) Don’t be unduly introspective. Only the Holy Spirit has the ability to search and know our hearts and minds (See Jn 16:8-15). And when God is ready to reveal areas that need correction, He will. Until then, keep moving forward in faith.
(7) Guard your mind. Make it a walled city that refuses entry to negative thoughts and harmful influences (See Pr 4:23 GNT).
To grow in any facet of life , you have to make bold decisions and choose to be different.It doesn’t matter what everyone else around you think or believe your hunger for spiritual growth must push you to take action.
Some sacrifices have to be made, and people will name you awkward and unorthodox but your appetite to serve God must propel you to revise how you dress, worship, and how many times you pray a day. It’s no longer about the ideal but your desire for a relationship with God.
We are summoned to be of service to God, his objectives and ideas are our priority. What’s normal in his eyes can be unfamiliar to our equivalents but we follow through with his instructions, when he says do not touch, we do not touch either. When he moves we move. The problem is when people try to mix worldly thinking with Godly thinking. What God says we should eliminate in our midst we have to destroy it.
God is looking for obedience, yes people who are obedient to his exact words. People who only use their mouths to confess the absolute truth about him. People with a clear conscience, have guarded their thoughts and ensured that the world philosophies haven’t diluted the absolute truth. To move to a higher ground, low level thinking and mentalities need to be eradicated from our midst.
Make the important decision today to rededicate your life to God. Share this message with your friends.
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