Don't be deceive!

It's too many "I want to like a Christian" people and not enough "I believe, love, and obey God-fearing" Christian" people out there.

So many wannabes, not enough real believers.

There are plenty of people who like how the Word sounds, but don't want to live it out themselves.

There are plenty of people who want to do right, but don't want to be held accountable or take correction.

There are plenty people trusting in themselves, in their heart, in man, etc and don't trust God unless it's on a good day.

We've all heard no one is perfect, people make mistakes, but...
We have to stop accepting people who are not faithful and consistent in church.
We have to stop being afraid of holding another accountable and calling out sin.
We have to stop ignoring what God wants us to focus on.

Don't deceive yourself!!! Don't be deceive by others.  Either you or they are believers, following God and His Word, and growing daily into better Christians...or you're lost and in the dark, in need of being made brand new through Christ.

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Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

Galatians 6:3
For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.

1 John 1:8
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

God's Way

God is going to have His way whether you believe it or not. He's not oblivious to the things you want to do, but God has planned out your life to get you to where He wants you to be. Sometimes things don't go how we want them to and we can get discourage by that, but God has what is best for us in mind. He knows our dreams, goals, aspirations, to which He does places those in us, but its has to be His way of getting there to reach them. So don't try to accomplish things on your own. God is right there to guide and help you especially when you face obstacles along the way. Also don't fight against God while trying to do what you want to do. He is only trying to build and mode you into a stronger believer. 

Below are couple songs and a couple verses to encourage you if you're having trouble not understanding why things are not going your way. Just let go and let God have his way. Place your faith in Him as you're working toward what is next for you. He is going to work it out and eventually you be in a better place. Even if you don't know where He is going to lead you, trust that is it to your benefit.

Have Your Way by Britt Nicole

You Know Better Than I

Isaiah 55:8

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

    neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord."

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

My Gifts

 I am working on not doubting in my artistic abilities, gifts, and talents. God blessed me with them, so therefore I have a purpose and  responsibility to use them. I can't get upset or discourage because I don't have 100 clients who want me to do work for them. I need to work hard and do my very best with what I have until God reveals to me the ultimate purpose of my gifts. It may not in His plan for me to have 100 clients, but work with a few at a time and still be successful. I enjoy what I do and I am so thankful that God choose to make me into an artist. I know someday it will be revealed to me the main purpose of my gifts. In the meantime, I used them unto His name, giving Him glory.

Grow Where You Are Planted

One thing that I've learned is to grow where God has planted me. Sometimes I can get discourage that I'm not where I thought I would be for instance have a job in my career field. God doesn't want me to complain about it, but work hard where I'm at now until He places me somewhere else. I need to be content with what I have and still be effective and productive.

Don't be discourage if you're not married by now, have your dream job, etc. TRUST THE LORD! He is in control and has your planned out to your benefit. He will guide you to where you need to be. In the meantime, grow where He has planted you. Don't worry about it, don't doubt yourself, but rely on God. He is right by your side, walking with you until your next destination in life.

Don't Worry, I'm Still Here

If you've been keeping up with my blog, thank you. I took a small break to focus on some things but I'm back and you'll hear more from me after the holidays.

Today I was moved to say to myself, "YES I CAN, because I know God is with me!" This statement  applies to me in so many ways that I'll be sharing with you over the next few days/weeks.

Keep God first!