It never ceases to amaze me how God is working. Yesterday I posted the following:
Dear PCF family and friends, what is on your “Wish List?” I wish I had….. or I wish I could travel to….. or I wish I would be able to…..I have found the older I get, the more that list has changed, and the closer I get to God, the more that list continues to change.
Are you taking all your wishes and desires to God? There are things that we know we shouldn’t be wishing for or desiring if we are wanting to be disciples of Jesus. So think about all the things you desire and want and then ask yourself which ones you would “not” want to bring before God. I am finding this is a good way to sort out what God approves and disapproves of for my life.
Today, Charles Stanley posted this on his Blog:
A Worldly Heart
2 Peter 2:9-18
God warns us against misguided desires, because sinful passions can lead to emptiness, suffering, disappointment, pain, and even death. Wise believers let the Father direct their yearnings–and then make changes if necessary.
Impure desires have been part of the “flesh” nature since the fall of man, and they can be hard to see in ourselves. Instead of obvious things like theft, drugs, or immorality, they often involve more subtle attitudes and behaviors, like hoping for a rival’s downfall, despising authority (2 Peter 2:10), obsessing about wealth (1 Tim. 6:9), or even speaking arrogant and vain words. Since worldly passions can cause great damage (2 Peter 2:18), believers are to deny them (Titus 2:11-12). But we can’t overcome these desires on our own. Submitting to God’s Spirit is the only way to live righteously.
The Lord knows what we really desire–and more importantly, what we need–even when cloudy judgment leads us astray. And He understands honest mistakes. When a believer misinterprets the Spirit’s guidance or receives bad advice from a friend, God looks at the heart. He may allow the consequences of a poor choice to play out, but He won’t shame His children for an honest mistake. He can turn a bad situation into something good (Rom. 8:28).
God can save us from worldly desires, but we must be willing to commit ourselves to Him and trust that His response is the best thing for us. When we put our lives entirely in the Father’s hands, we can claim the wonderful promises He has for us and then rest in His grace. Charles Stanley
When God speaks he works through many to get His word out. I see this happening over and over! This I know for sure….In the end, GOD WINS!
Prayer List Correction: Yesterday I put a new name on the prayer list and completely mis spelled her last name. The correct spelling is: Debbie Creamer. My apologies Debbie.
I hope to see everyone this Sunday at 9:00am! Esic Church. Love, pastor kent
Praise Community Fellowship. The church with No Walls! 9:00am Sundays at Esic Church located at 1000 University Drive Edwardsville. God’s Truth with Love and Compassion.