All honor and glory to God! Yesterday I noticed that I didn't send out the SOD on Friday, I could've sworn I did, but I suppose I must have dreamt it. So my apologies for Friday and yesterday... I was behind on my studies and it took the entire weekend until Monday at 11pm to get caught up. Had I taken a nap earlier that day, then I would've sent out the SOD afterward. Anyway, I hope yall had a great weekend. Although I do not feel like there is anything too hard for me to handle with God on my side, I feel the urge to solicit prayers from you on my behalf as the Spirit leads, thanks in advance. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity, God Bless!
~~ Tylesha ~~
Passage James 3:5-8 (NLT):
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison."
Last week, we covered Mark 4:14-17, which opened our eyes to the different types of people and their choices. This passage used the analogy of the farmer to represent God's stewards - you and I; the farmer plants seeds to render good produce, whereas a true Christian (child of Christ - Christ-like) is to share God's Gospel so that every ear may be exposed to God's truth, deliverance, and salvation. This passage also used various types of soil to compare different kinds of individuals, and their decisions. We learned about the individual who hears God's word but doesn't receive it; this person falls but never gets back up. We also explored the individual who gladly receives the Word, shares the Word, and even advocates the Word, as long as life is all good; this person is indicative of many people, like myself, who claim Christianity and praise the Lord openly, yet curse Him or turn away from Him when trails become heavy. This week's passage is Mark 4:18-20 which says, "The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced. And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!" As translated in The Message it reads, "The seed cast in the weeds represents the ones who hear the kingdom news but are overwhelmed with worries about all the things they have to do and all the things they want to get. The stress strangles what they heard, and nothing comes of it. But the seed planted in the good earth represents those who hear the Word, embrace it, and produce a harvest beyond their wildest dreams." This week we learn about the individual who is very prevalent in our new generations, seeking the latest trends, most expensive gear, money, fashion, cars, and other material items above their means; instead of looking to God, they idolize material things. This passage also sheds some light on true spirituality - an individual devoted to Christ, devoted to His will, and who abides by it; this individual is content in all facets of life, because fulfillment is in knowing that he or she is blessed beyond measure - simply knowing that God granted salvation through the blood of the Lamb, fills their void. In death, the soul rests for Christ's return, and our human body returns to dust. Therefore, in the end, materials are useless to us. So why put forth so much effort into seeking the temporal pleasures of this world, when we could devote our time to fulfilling God's will, and obtaining eternal happiness? We must be like the "good soil" in every area of our lives, at all times, so that every word we speak, everything we confess, every action we take, and every thing we contemplate, may be pleasing and acceptable in the sight of our Father in Heaven.
Prayer of the Day:
Father God we praise you for your grace and mercy, your love and continued protection. Lord, we ask that you do as you did for Peter, and say a prayer for Tylesha; intercede for her, because you know her true needs. Father we thank you for mending troubled and/or broken relationships, rebuilding weakened bonds within our family unit, and providing strength in our times of weakness. Lord God we thank you for the capabilities and authority in our words to speak life and favorable outcomes into every situation. We thank you for your spiritual guidance that leads us down a path of righteousness; thanking you for influencing everything that we think, do, and say, so that we may mimic your Son Christ Jesus, and be honorable, and acceptable to you at all times. This is our affirmation of Faith, we present this claim to you, and thank you now for the victory, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
~~ Tylesha ~~
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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