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Get Me To The Church On Time
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The children of Israel did that which was evil in Yahweh's sight, and forgot Yahweh their God, and served the Baals and the Asheroth. Judges 3:7 WEB
Centuries ago, when it was time to go to church, there was an excitement in the air, and no one wanted to stay home. It was a convenient religion. Baal was the god of materialism and money, while Asheroth was the god of sex and fertility. Molech was the god of fire.
Worshipping these gods often involved extravagant drunken orgies. You were 'required' to sleep with prostitutes, each other's spouses, as well as man to man and woman to woman. This often produced unwanted pregnancies and the offspring were conveniently burned as a sacrifice to Molech (Leviticus 18:21).
I used to read the Bible and wonder how people could worship idols like this. It just sounded so foreign and distant to me. Then as I grew older, the Lord revealed to me that it is still rampant today. Thousands of years later, most of the world still chase these same gods and Christians are not immune. It seems to be our default mode, when not actively seeking God. Lust, adultery, immorality, the love of money, abortion, and so much more. You don't have to search hard to find all of this alive and well in the church today.
We need to keep Jesus at the center of our life so that He can bring balance to all areas. There is nothing wrong with money or sex, but it cannot be the most important thing in your life or it will become a snare to you. No one can serve two masters, for you will love one and hate the other (Luke 16:13).
There is a way out, and if you have been caught in this trap, start by putting God first in your life every day by beginning your day with prayer. Before long He will begin to guide you out of it and all the other things will fall into place. Don't forget the Lord your God and begin to unknowingly serve the others, for we are, what we repeatedly do.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for guiding me and I want to make the most of my life. Please give me grace to flee from things that are bad for me as Joseph did. Forgive me of my past and lead me into a brighter future, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Whoa what a mes that must have been! As I read that, I thought of the Great guard I had as a boy, keeping Me in line! The Holy Spirit! After this present issue I've caused when We beat this one, I will bring back My speed typing!! Yes Sure!!!!
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Amen, it seems that when God blesses our lives, we are greatful for a short time. I guess it kind of compairs to 9-11-2001.
'You are what you repeatedly do' words to heed.
Amen, this is so true!
Jesus,I love ,worship and praise you.Thank you for loving me.You are magnificent. Amen
Amen! Fully submitting to God and Jesus, leads to healing from addictions and the strength to resist temptation. As we yield control to the Holy Spirit and learn to obey we become truly free.
There are so many things we do are bad for us whether we realize it or not. Jesus knows what's best for us. Praise and obey Him.
Heavenly Father,thank You for guarding me against sin. Help me to fulfill what I have promised You ,in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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I want to be on time with You. Present remembering You are present with me ......stay connected..
Heavenly Father I thank You for guiding me and I want to make the most of my life. Please give me grace to flee from things that are bad for me as Joseph did. Forgive me of my past and lead me into a brighter future, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3
Thanks Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-)
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for guiding me, make the most of my life. Please give me grace to flee from things that are bad for me as Joseph did. Forgive me of my past and lead me into a brighter future, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
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