Donna S.’s Journal

If we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh... They are at war with each other, if we don't keep a watch one will be stronger than the other. We have to kill the flesh daily or it will over power us. It want's it's way, but we have to bring it under submission, and stand up to it and Not let it control our lives. It's not easy saying No, but in the long run will be glad we did. By no means will we inherit the kingdom of God doing whatever pleases the flesh, but by walking totally in the spirit, and doing those things that are pleasing to the spirit man.

We are now clean after being saved, and filled with his spirit through his blood that cleanses us from all unrighteousness.We are no longer a slave to sin, and we no longer belong to the devil, and the world. Everything God has becomes our's because we are a joint heir with him. We are now God's child we have been snatched out of the devils darkness into the God's light.

God doesn't see us as male or female locked up or free even though he knows what we are, and exactly where were at. He see's us all the same he's has no respect of a person. He loves us all the same. What he'll do for me he will do for anyone. If we are saved and filled with the spirit of God we are in one with him, and on our way to heaven. I think this verse explains everything that needs to be said.

If were going to serve Christ this is a daily process to kill the flesh... If we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. The old man is dead, and the new man (Jesus Christ) is alive and lives inside of us. The old way of life is crucified and now we step into a relationship by faith that God lives inside of us and that do what is pleasing to him.

It's so easy to get caught up in trying to please people and not God... If we don't watch ourselves will be man pleasers , and not God pleasers . We don't need peoples approval all we need is God's approval. Sure were suppose to love one another, and show hospitality to each other. This life is all about God and serving him, and winning the lost, and how we do it is through service to one another, by letting our light shine through our character, and lifestyle to represent him then we will be true ambassadors for Christ.

The only thing that holds us up through trails, and tribulations is faith. God will put us through the test to really see what were made out of, and truly see if we are trusting in him and not in ourselves, and id were really trusting in him we can stand through any adversity. If we put our faith in materialism, and in people we will defintely fail the test.

There are a lot of sacrifices we endure for being a Christian... It's Not a matter of if we will go through these persecution's, slanders, and all other kinds of mistreatment. It's a matter of when we will endure this for the sake of Christianity. We can count it all joy, because we have a home that awaits us in heaven. We will be blessed here on earth, as well as in heaven. God will not put no more on us than we can bare he know's our strengths and weakness. God let's us go through things to take us to the next level. Sometimes the way we are treated by people, and what we go through in life is a set up for our success, victory, strength, and prosperity. What comes form him is so much more than what we could ever do for ourselves.

Let what we do be unto the lord, and not to be seen of men... If were going to boast let's give all the glory and honor to God, and not to man. It is God that does the works through us. If it wasn't for him we wouldn't be here anyway. He's the giver and taker of life this life is all about him anyway. His spirit dwells inside of us teaching us, guiding us, and comforting us . If it wasn't for him where would any of us be? Lost.

Were suppose to give from the heart, and not give complaining or just to be recognized... God know's what's in our hearts anyway. What's in your heart do you give grudging or cheerful? We think we can fool God but were dead wrong. He knew what we were going to do 2000 years ago when he was dying on the cross. He knows the ending from the beginning. Let's love giving to one another and be cheerful about doing so, and be an example of God's goodness.

I love this scripture... God became poor so that we could become rich. He said in his word that he makes us rich and he adds no sorrow to it. I just love that because he want's to bless us, if we delight ourselves in him he will give us the desires of our heart. Wow... What such a loving God. He really want's to have a real relationship with us, and he desires to have a real conversation with us just as if he is here in the flesh. It's good to know that we have a real friend that will never leave us or forsake us, and that we can go to him for anything no matter how big or small. All we are is one prayer away.