When we give to the Lord, it must cost us something.
I am really distressed when I don't release what I want to release. I want it now. This is what's so wrong about me. No patience. When I feel like shouting to someone, I would want to.
As I grew older, it became harder to control. Just think of anything that you have to control.
I came across 1 Chronicles 21. Satan is always there ready to devour. If we will not restrain our desires, we'll make wrong choices and we will displease God. Just like David who was in great distress because he asked Joab to take the census which God didn't say so to do. But, God was merciful to lighten/shorten the consequence he gave to David. But as we all know, our bad choices will always reap consequences.
But God gives second chances. Like David (adulterer, murderer) and Moses (Egyptian Slayer), God still used them though they sinned. To build an altar for the Lord and to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. However, it will cost you something.
Obeying God's command, costs us something if not everything.
1 Chronicles 21:24 "...for I will not take what is yours for the LORD, or offer a burnt offering which costs me nothing."
In verse 26, "he (David) called to the LORD and He answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of the burnt offering."
Thank You, LORD that you still want to use me despite of my past. And thank You because You hear my call and You answered me.
When the desire comes, honor God by asking Him what He wants you to do and obeying Him.
When that thought comes, wait upon God's counsel.
Delay your gratification.
It's hard? Definitely. It must cost us.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding me that you gave it all for me though You know that I will disappoint You. Thank You for Your love and forgiveness. Today, I place my trust in You. Help me to do what You want by honoring You in every decision that I'll make. Help me to restrain myself from any thought, word, or action that won't please You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
In His Pursuit,
Michelle Aquino
I am really distressed when I don't release what I want to release. I want it now. This is what's so wrong about me. No patience. When I feel like shouting to someone, I would want to.
As I grew older, it became harder to control. Just think of anything that you have to control.
I came across 1 Chronicles 21. Satan is always there ready to devour. If we will not restrain our desires, we'll make wrong choices and we will displease God. Just like David who was in great distress because he asked Joab to take the census which God didn't say so to do. But, God was merciful to lighten/shorten the consequence he gave to David. But as we all know, our bad choices will always reap consequences.
But God gives second chances. Like David (adulterer, murderer) and Moses (Egyptian Slayer), God still used them though they sinned. To build an altar for the Lord and to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. However, it will cost you something.
Obeying God's command, costs us something if not everything.
1 Chronicles 21:24 "...for I will not take what is yours for the LORD, or offer a burnt offering which costs me nothing."
In verse 26, "he (David) called to the LORD and He answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of the burnt offering."
Thank You, LORD that you still want to use me despite of my past. And thank You because You hear my call and You answered me.
When the desire comes, honor God by asking Him what He wants you to do and obeying Him.
When that thought comes, wait upon God's counsel.
Delay your gratification.
It's hard? Definitely. It must cost us.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for reminding me that you gave it all for me though You know that I will disappoint You. Thank You for Your love and forgiveness. Today, I place my trust in You. Help me to do what You want by honoring You in every decision that I'll make. Help me to restrain myself from any thought, word, or action that won't please You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
In His Pursuit,
Michelle Aquino
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