[Philip]

@michael This is so true. A mentor once said to me “surround yourself with people that protect your focus.” It didn’t take long for me to see how that not being intentional about your focus can be very detrimental to your destination.

The friends we keep, media we consume, and how we spend our time all can lead us to our desired destination or move us further way from it.

I totally resonate with this truth. Personally, I have made the decision to stay far away from people who are not going the same direction I am going so as not to be pulled by the gravitational force of their lives. I have also desired to consistently set my mind in God’s word and the dreams He is putting before me. That’s how I protect my focus.

[Philip]

Amen 🙏🏿 I am blameless in Christ Jesus!

[Philip]

Yes it a good reminder. Trying to get back at people is a business that we are not designed to handle because it comes with many side effects. So I prefer God handle it 😎

[Philip]

Very true Rick, the Spirit tugs on our spirits at times when there is need for spiritual attention.

[Philip]

This verse of scripture was a true anchor for me during my days as a young, unmarried man. The key is FLEE, don’t sit there and pray for grace to overcome the temptation. FLEE!

[Philip]

This is timely exhortation as we all begin to prep for the new year season of fasting 😊

[Philip]

Thanks @purposefaith for this insightful exhortation. The church is not where we go but who we are. It is a truth that cannot be overstated and I pray that the body of Christ will recognize this truth and live it.

For me, the part that stands out about the purpose of the church is that we are called to conduct ourselves honorably among the gentiles. It means we are to be of the best behavior every time and everywhere not only when we are in church on sunday. We Christians have perfected the act of being nice and good when we are in the church building but we live totally different life outside the building and that is because we don’t recognize that we are the church regardless of where we are. So let’s us walk in consciousness of this truth everywhere and at all times.

[Philip]

LORD may I be a living witness of your kingdom so people will be attracted to you.

[Philip]

Yes LORD give us spiritual sensitivity and discernment to know when someone needs our help IJN 🙏🏿

[Philip]

Welcome @i-o-cwalter 😊. We’re honored to have you in our midst.

[Philip]

@jesuslover , @feng summed it all up. Be patient in love Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Be her shoulder to lean on as you continue to pray for her and slowly nurse her to believing in the lord. When you show her the power of God’s love, she will have no choice but to come around someday 😊

[Philip]

Yes it is eye-opening. @Jesuslover look out for these short devotionals every morning 😇. They will nourish your faith and get you a good start each day.

[Philip]

Amen

[Philip]

So true 👍🏿

[Philip]

Amen 🙏🏿