The burden of life isn't on you...

Jesus modeled vulnerability when He walked as a man...

Jesus modeled vulnerability; He remained authentic- true to the plans God made for Him. He could do this because He knew Who He belonged to-His Father was "well pleased" with Him & He was approved. Until a person knows they're approved-they fear ridicule & rejection from others. Jesus boldly carried out the requests from God because He knew He was loved-trusting God to sustain & supply all His needs. God's love gives you the courage to follow Jesus; His love is your life line-continuing to increase your freedom as you move closer to Him. Do you feel misunderstood or disconnected? Do you have secrets you will take to your grave for fear others would not accept you? Do you only show parts of you-fearing the other parts of you would be rejected? Go to Jesus, your only source for answers. He's waiting to show you love (Rev 3:20). His love gives you life, direction & purpose. Forgetting the past & looking forward to what lies ahead (Phil 3:13). Embrace God's truth... you're His masterpiece-created to do the good things He planned long ago (Eph 2:10)! Have you completely surrendered to Jesus-making Him not only your Savior but your Lord? If you're holding back- you will hold back from others; your relationship with Jesus is reflected in your relationship with others. You will never experience the fullness & completeness Christ wants to offer you-until you completely surrender. Where the Spirit of the Lord is-there is freedom (2 Cor 3:17)! Let God open up your mind to understand His Word (Lk 24:45). You were designed by Him to connect intimately, be vulnerable & walk with others to carry out His plans. Get quiet & listen... the Advocate, Strengthener, Standby, Holy Spirit, Whom the Father sent to represent Jesus & act on His behalf, He will teach you all things-He will remind you of & bring to memory everything you need to know (Jn 14:26). You are loved my friend-let God show you how you can love & connect with others the way He designed...be vulnerable & experience authenticity! 6/23/13CIFL/LMM

Life hits hard...sometimes with a pain you can't even give words to

Life hits hard-sometimes with a pain you can't even give words to. When anguish consumes you & you're at the end...call on Jesus, He's mighty to save! He's your anchor of hope-holding on for you when you can't. When your mind feels like it's going to explode into a million pieces & your heart is about to burst wide open...call out to the Lord-He will lead you through places where you can't see, give you strength to press on when you have none & saturate your mind with peace despite the despair that engulfs you. Count on the LORD-put your hope in His Word-He turns your darkness into light. I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on Him-I've put my hope in His Word. I sought Him & He delivered me from all my fears-those who look to Him are radiant...their faces are never covered with shame! Life hits hard-this is a reality-Jesus is mighty to save...this is a truth! (Zeph 3:17, Heb 6:19, Ps 88:2-3, Ps 130:5, Ps 18:28, Ps 34:4-5) 12/26/13CIFL/LMM

Bad, wrong & unfair things happen...but Jesus will help you!

In this world you will encounter bad, wrong & unfair things-no person is exempt. Preparation, planning & prayer help reduce the occurrences, but don't... eliminate the probability of the reality-these things happen to everyone. Some of them are imposed on you & others you bring on, but the answer for overcoming either is always the same…it's Jesus. He came to save, heal & bind up wounds of all those who call on His name. God knitted together every human with His own hands designing them to fulfill the destiny He planned long ago. 

Despite the obvious fallen state & dangers we witness in the world, regionally, locally & sometimes in our own homes...we are promised a hope that soothes our soul, joy that overflows & peace that surpasses human understanding. These are God's promises & they're true-many ponder, debate & speculate meaning, validity & reliability but at the end of the day it doesn't make God's promises any less true. When a person desires to trust God, He meets them at their trust level-giving them what they need to increase their believing in Him more. Many reject His truth & map out their own plans to prevent or overcome these inevitable things-they're convinced their ways are right. They opt for human wisdom over God's power- the thing about deception is...it deceives the one who entertains it. The human mind is finite-apart from the direction of the Holy Spirit will come to the end of itself. 

God reigns over this universe & holds it together in His hands-no human mind regardless of its brilliance can master God's domain. But anyone who trusts in & accepts Jesus as their Savior & Lord is promised to have "all" their needs met-beyond what they could ever imagine. In this world you will have bad, wrong & unfair things happen to you-it's a reality...but God's truth trumps reality! Jesus will help you-will you let Him make a way for you? (Jn 16:33, Eph 2:10, Isa 61:1-3, Heb 6:19, Jn 15:11, Phil 4:7, Pr 3:5-6, 1 Cor 2:5, Rom 8:6)12/28/13LMM #christianinsightforlife #badthingshappen www.facebook.com/christianinsihgtforlife

Dare to believe-look beyond your natural eyes...see with the eyes of your heart; then you can get just a glimpse of the dream & destiny God has for you & it will still make your head spin. Will you let God work through you? The prerequisite is a trusting & available heart-He's got the rest. God wants to finish the good work He started in you the day He knitted you together. He won't give up on you-you're only eliminated from the dream & destiny He has for you if...you eliminate yourself (Eph 2:10, Phil 1:6) 12/27/13CIFL/LMM

Live by what you believe...

Decide in advance what you believe-this will keep your mind steady & your hope anchored in Christ for when you can't see a way. For we live by what we believe...not what we see! (Heb 6:19, 2 Cor 5:7) 12/13/13CIFL/LMM #live #hope #believe #anchor #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Standing up for what you believe...

Standing up for what's right has others oppose you more often than applause you; so when you become weary remember... Who called you to stand up is the reason you do what you do-your work is not in vain. (Gal 6:9, 1 Cor 15:58) LMM 12/26/13 #standup #christianinsightforlife

Jesus...the anchor of my soul

Jesus...the anchor of hope for your soul. He will walk you through places where you can't see, give you the strength to press on when you have none &  give meaning to a situation that's considered dead. Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. (Heb 6:19, Ps 62:5) 12/26/13CIFL/LMM

God's truth promises to set you free...

God's truth promises to set you free...consistency is the key! Be purposed in seeking it, putting your eyes on it, saying it aloud & applying it to "every" area of your life. Talk about & listen to it....surround yourself with others who really believe & live it & who will hold you accountable to it! Then you will know the truth & the truth will set you free! (Jn 8:31-32) 12/24/13CIFL 

Jesus never messes up...

Jesus never messes up...His plan is perfect. He fixes what was broken, restores what was lost, makes your path straight, makes the blind see & the deaf hear-He makes something from nothing, heals the hurting, binds up the wounds of the brokenhearted, gives hope to the hopeless...He shows up when others don't, holds you when others won't, reveals what others can't, He has no barriers, He's unstoppable, He's the name above all names...His name is Jesus! His love completes us, He's the way, the truth & the life. Will you let Jesus love, approve & accept all of you today? (Isa 61:1-3, Col 1:16, Heb 6:19, Jn 16:13, Phil 2:9, Col 2:10, Jn 14:6) 11/1/12CIFL

Renew your mind...

God wants you to know...He loves you!

Don't let life pass you...

God is able...

God is able...to do exceedingly abundantly above all you think or ask (Eph 3:20), make all grace abound to you & give you sufficiency in all things (2 Cor 9:8), give you a peace that surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:7), supply all your needs (Phil 4:19), do whatever He promises (Rom 4:21) keep you from stumbling & present you blameless before God (Jude1:24), bring to completion the good work He started in you (Phil 1:6) & comfort your heart & strengthen you in every good deed & work (2 Thesb2:17)! And God is able to...make donkeys talk (Num 22:28), open up & roll back massive bodies of water (Ex 14:21, Josh 3:16) & convert one meal to feed 5000 (Jn 6:5-13). There's no doubt...God is able. The question is-will you trust Him to be your able? 12/26/13CIFL/LMM

Check yourself...does your talk & walk line up?

Transform is to make a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance & character. Conform is to comply with socially acceptable conventions-pressure to behave to worldly standards...don't be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind (Rom12:2). Renewing your mind isn't merely replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts-it's replacing the lies of conformity with the...transforming power of God's Word (1 Pet 5:10)! 

Check yourself-does your talk & walk line up with God's truths? If you profess the Word, but walk with the world-you are divided in your beliefs & you will be ripped apart! What do you really believe-what the world says or what God says? Receive the power God will give you to transform friend (Phil 2:13). I called out to the Lord & He answered me-He delivered me from all my fears; those who look to Him are radiant...there faces are never covered with shame (Ps 34:4-5)! LMM #transform #conform #checkyourself #askgod #christianinsightforlife

Victorious...since forever!

Victorious since...forever! God's our source-not the world. Many profess God's principles with their mouths while they follow the world's ways with their minds & hearts. God knows our future...not Vogue Magazine, 20/20 or the WSJ. We rely on the Trinity- God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit for victorious living. God's Word works, it's the incorruptible seed-it won't return void. God calls life to the dead & makes what doesn't exist...exist-our hope & future is in Him. The world is limited by time, theories & outcomes... waiting on & hoping for in what they can see & finite reasoning of the the unseen. God owns time & can extend daylight to 24 hours if He pleases, He doesn't need a theory for reliability...He knows the beginning & the end of everything because He holds it all together in His hands. The world's triumphs come & go but we who are in Christ triumph always! God has it all worked out...why would be anxious-ever??? Honor & respect God's design of love, sex & marriage. The world says if it feels good do it, if it doesn't, don't. Love isn't a feel good, grope or personal preference-it's a commitment based on God's love. Where do you stand...you in or out-do you consider walking away when things get hard? Are you placing conditions on God-demanding He give you an answer or...or what? What do you plan to do apart from Him? Pick a team, you can't play both sides or you'll be ripped apart. If you leave God & look to the world to meet your needs you will lose your mind-really. Seek God-you're completeness & victory is found in Him alone. He's been victorious since... forever! (2 Cor 2:14, Rom 4:17, Isa 46:10, 55:11, Jn 15:5, Eph 2:10) 5/12CIFL/LMM

God is able...

God is able...to do exceedingly abundantly above all you think or ask (Eph 3:20), make all grace abound to you & give you sufficiency in all things (2 Cor 9:8), give you a peace that surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:7), supply all your needs (Phil 4:19), do whatever He promises (Rom 4:21) keep you from stumbling & present you blameless before God (Jude1:24), bring to completion the good work He started in you (Phil 1:6). And God is able to...make donkeys talk (Num 22:28), open up & roll back massive bodies of water (Ex 14:21, Josh 3:16) & convert one meal to feed 5000 (Jn 6:5-13). If you're wondering...God is able! The question is-will you trust Him to be your able? 12/26/13CIFL/LMM  #Godisable #askGod #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Purpose of the journey...

Our Redeemer lives...

Box up the ornaments...but not Jesus!

Merry Christmas, here we are after months of activity-decorating, gift buying, parties, candy, cookies, family gatherings & opening presents...the day has come to a close, but the reason we celebrate hasn't. We have the privilege of celebrating Christmas every day of the year; we have a Savior, His name is Jesus! He came down from Heaven to earth to show us His love, give us the good news & to take on hell for us so we could be free from the bondage of sin, have a purpose in this life & a confident hope for today & forever! As you get ready to box up Christmas-don't box up Jesus too...celebrate your privilege as a Christian & have yourself a very Merry Christmas every day of the year! LMM (Isa 9:6, Jn 3:16, Rom 8:21) 12/25/13 #MerryChristmas #donotboxupJesus #freefromsin #celebrate #privileged #christianinsightforlife

God is faithful...

God is faithful; His mercies are new every morning-yesterday is gone & today is ahead of you. Jesus is with you in every second, every breath you take & every thought you have; praise His Holy Name...He goes before you daily to bear your burdens. What you release to Jesus-He takes; what you don't...you keep. Will you let Him bear your burdens today? (Lam 3:23, Ps 68:19) 6/5/13CIFL-LMM #Godisfaithful #christianinsightforlife

God needs your trust...

Become who God says you are...

God's ways work...

God has the answer...

Why are you searching your mind for an answer that only God has? When you stop the search in your mind, you will be able to receive the comfort & confidence of the Holy Spirit-He guides you in all truth. Listen closely, your mind is about to burst because you're trying to fix an impossible situation with a human solution-only God's provisions fix impossible situations. Stop trying to do God's job… you will lose your mind! Rest in His sufficiency not your ability. Apart from Him you can do nothing ...that means nothing- grasp this so you can rely on Him for your answer. God doesn't need your help to make things happen...He needs your trust so He can work through you. Ditch your plans & ideas for His & have faith in Him. (Jn 15:5, 16:13, 2 Cor 12:9, Mk 11:22) 12/24/13CIFL/LMM

When grief comes in like a flood...

When grief comes in like a flood...seek God for comfort to hold your mind & heart together. Keep your faith in Him & let His hope anchor you like nothing else can. When despair drenches your mind & darkness consumes your path-His Word is a lamp to your feet-giving light to your path so you can see the way to go. God sees what you can't see, knows what you don't know &  can do what you can't do. Don't lean on your own understanding...your mind will burst. Holy, Holy, Holy-Lord God Almighty...let His love comfort you like nothing in this world can. (Heb 6:19, Ps 119:105, Pr 3:5) 5/20/13CIFL-LMM #grief #anchor #mind #christianinsightforlife

Resolving conflict in relationships...

Conflict leads to increase connectedness if viewed & resolved from a godly perspective. Jesus modeled dealing with conflict in the gospels-He was unwilling to settle for anything less than the truth & freedom God promised. Many avoid conflict because it takes time, effort, work, honesty, vulnerability, bringing flaws into the light & taking responsibility, preferring the other person's feelings & making apologies. The process is tiring...but the investment is priceless-for the conflict process leads to increase truth in the relationship. Truth is the foundation for freedom to be exercised-walking out the purpose God planned for your life. Those willing to address conflicts invest their time, mind & hearts & it pays off-returning high yields of peace & enjoyment throughout the course of the relationship. Those unwilling to address conflict settle for strain & strife; a baseline of dissatisfaction... robbing them of the freedom that truth promises their relationship. Will you be willing to address conflict so you can live in the truth & freedom God offers? (Eph 4:24-28, John 8:32, Phil 2:14, Pr 8;7, 2 Cor 3:17) 9/28/13CIFL-LMM

How deep is your love...?

How deep is your love...do you take everything to God or just the big stuff? Do you plead with Him to help you land a job, but not talk to Him about how to organize your garage or keep your home in order? Do you ask for help in developing healthy relationships to making healthy food choices throughout the day? Do you think He cares about the new color you put in your hair or the new iPhone you want? I'll tell you, "yes He does," God cares about everything you care about. He knows every hair on your head, you have a unique fingerprint, a good plan for your life, He ordered every step of yours, He knows your name... God cares about every tiny detail of your life! Maybe you were raised to not bother adults with small stuff...but our Father God reigns over all things and that includes the small stuff. Many know this intellectually, but struggle with justifying if God really wants to know...but it's not their decision to justify-it's God's decision and He says so; so it's so! Think about this...God wants a personal and intimate relationship with you. An intimate relationship is familiar, close, vulnerable, private...deep-because everything is shared, right? That's what God wants with you! He will stay up all night to talk with you-if you want. How can you have an intimate relationship with God if you only take the big stuff to Him? The answer..."you can't." And you know what else? Your intimacy with God is reflected in your intimacy with your loved ones. Do you only take the big stuff to those you love and handle the small stuff yourself-because you don't want to bother them? To the extent you're open with God is the extent you're able to be open with those you love...because as you expose your heart to God and see that He approves all of you then you're able to open up your heart to those you love-because you know you're approved. How deep is your love...? (Mt 6:11, 6:33, 10:29-30, Jer 29:11, Col 1:17) 3/13/13CIFL-LMM 

Hold on...God's got you!

Nothing you're facing today is bigger than God's love. If He's for you, who or what can be against you? You may not feel this, but that doesn't negate it. Speak God's truth all day-you're teaching your emotions to follow God's truth instead of directing your thoughts. Despair's motive is to steal your hope until you give up-be prepared for the assaults on your mind & counter each one with God's truth. He's for you & His hope sustains you-hold on friend, God's got you & He's bringing you through what you're facing today! (Rom 8:31, Heb 6:19) 12/23/13CIFL/LMM

Faith, Hope & Love...

Don't grieve what's gone...

Don't grieve what's gone...or dread what's ahead; clinging to what becomes dust in your hands-blowing away into nothingness. As Christians, we're to keep moving forward, doing what's right; the harvest will come-stay focused on what's unshakeable. Each year that passes...is a year closer to the future of forever- our eternal home. But for this day & this time-you have a call, a job; you're to steward the love of Jesus that's alive in you...don't dismiss the greatest gift of all. Don't delay or be distracted by what doesn't matter one more day; you're saved to make a difference...rise up-you've got work to do! Stay focused, keep moving, don't give up & God will make your righteousness shine like the dawn & the justice of your cause...like the noon day sun! Now that should get you excited, act like it-because we'll be talking about this forever! (Heb 12:26-27, Gal 6:9, Eph 2:10, 2 Tim 1:9, Ps 37:6) 12/31/12CIFL-LMM

How great is our God?

How Great is our God? He performs wonders that can't be fathomed; miracles that can't be counted-He controls the clouds & makes lighting flash. He's before all you see & don't see-you can't understand all He does...but you can choose to trust all He does. Don't allow what you don't know to undermine your faith in the One Who does know. (Job 5:9, 37:15) 6/6/13CIFL-LMM

Others do not control you...

Trusting God is not a suggestion...

To trust the Lord is not a suggestion, something to consider or ponder on. God's clear-trusting Him gives you peace of mind. Don't deceive yourself...you can't figure out things apart from Jesus-He's your compass for direction in life. Your way seems right but leads to death. Experience the peace He makes available to you every second by... receiving it. You're an overcomer because the Overcomer lives in you! (Pr 3:5, Jn 15:5, Pr 14:12 Jn 16:33) 4/1/13CIFL-LMM #CIFL 

Revelation of who you are...

Revelation of who you are begins with Whom you know. If you're on a journey to know your purpose apart from knowing Jesus...your journey will come to a tragic end. Seek Jesus-He's the way, truth & life…knowing Him reveals your purpose & your journey will satisfy you all the days of your life. Merry Christmas! (Eph 2:10, Jn 14:6, Ps 90:14)
12/21/13CIFL/LMM

The Lord is faithful...always!

God's got your back...

Life's unpredictable-you can't control it, but you can control how you respond to it-no matter what happens it doesn't have the power to determine who you are or what you become! God's planned your destiny-your part is to agree with it (Eph 2:10). Know HIs truth (Jn 8:32), you're an overcomer (Rom 8:37), but you won't live like one unless you have faith in Him constantly (Mk 11:22). See God's promises with the eyes of your heart (Eph 1:18) to have the clarity & certainty needed to stay hopeful when there's no hope in sight (Heb 6:19). 

Life's unpredictable-God's not; keep your hope in Him, not in what you can reason & understand. Know the difference between feelings, facts & truth. Feelings & facts change-God's truth doesn't. The local news reports facts  that your feelings respond to, but God's truth trumps all facts & your feelings! God will provide all your needs (Phil 4:19); ask Him to help you not doubt. Don't try to figure things out & then ask God to bless your plan-He won't do it! He wants you trust in Him with all your heart, not lean on your understanding & in all your ways acknowledge Him-He will make a way for you (Pr 3:4-5)! 

God's got the ability to overcome what you're up against...which gives you the capability to walk through it; His able-makes you capable! God's reliable, never overslept, missed a meeting, had a hard time staying awake, too sick to attend an event, missed a flight, been stuck in snow, had to borrow money or not able to work...He's certain, caring, confident, funny, beyond brilliant-His yoke is light, His joy completes you & He will do abundantly more than you dare ask for (Deut 7:9, Mt 11:28-30, Jn 15:11, Eph 3:20). He knows what you need, can give you what you don't have & get you were you need to be-I believe it's safe to say...God's got your back! Life is unpredictable, you can't control it, but you can control how you respond to it-no matter what happens it doesn't have the power to determine who you are or what you will become! God's planned your destiny…will you agree with it? 12/20/13CIFL-LMM #destiny #plans #future #christianinsightforlife

God's love is bigger...

God's love is bigger than human love-you're not bound to the wounds of other people! His love restores what was lost, stolen or given away & heals the parts of your heart that were violated, broken & deceived. God's love makes up for all the hugs never received, thank yous never given, you matter never heard...all the nevers that never should of happened. His love can fix, correct & make new what no human love can do! Today is the the day that God's big love will heal all of you…will you let Him? (Isa 61:1-3, Deut 30:3-13) 12/20/13CIFL/LMM

Pain...God's not punishing you

Your pain is not in vain-God's not punishing you... He's pursuing you for a purpose. Make your pain  count...manage it wisely-let God have it for His purpose. Pain left in your hands remains pain with no meaning or purpose-but in the hands of God...pain transforms into a purpose for you & others. Jesus was gone, the tomb was empty; grief convinced them their pain was in vain-then the Spirit of God opened their minds & they remembered His Words. God partners with our pain for His glory-He doesn't waste any of it, but you won't know this until you release it to Him. Then you have to choose if what you profess with your mouth is also believed in your heart-completely. Believing allows Jesus to guide you through what seems like a hopeless abyss-the pain still hurts but you're able to bear it with the power of Jesus leading you. His love enables you to endure & stay focused-knowing the pain is purposed & has an end. Along the way Holy Spirit will give you revelation-He will continue to open your mind up to understanding & tell you things you didn't know. Finally, be confident in this...God will continue the good work He started in you long ago until He brings it to completion on the day Jesus Christ returns! Will you hand your pain to God & let Him transform it into a purpose for His glory that will not only benefit you, but others too? (Jer 29:11, Lk 24:8, Jn 8:29, Phil 2:13, Ps 119:18, Phil 1:6) 9/30/13LMM/CIFL

Christians aren't suppose to worry...

Christians aren't suppose to worry, but many do because...they believe it's normal. Your actions reflect what believe-actions don't change…until you change what you believe. "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you're worried & upset about many things but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better & it will not be taken away from her." What do you choose to believe? (Lk 10:41) 12/19/13CIFL/LMM

Don't forgo the fire...you forfeit your future!

Don't forgo the fire…you forfeit your future. Moving forward during seasons of disappointment is the refinement of perseverance in the fire-the pain that's purpose; the maturity process required to transition into the next season. Measuring your conduct by God's definition of excellence verses justifying it by the majority opinion. Knowing delay doesn't mean denial, believing doesn't depend on seeing & perseverance is the key to getting through. Believing God's truth to walk by faith when you can't see a way, holding onto His hope to motivate you when discouragement overwhelms you & believing He's with you during the fire-pain that's purposed. Keep going friend-let your perseverance be refined…it's the ticket validating going through & allowing transition into the next season God's calling you to. Don't forgo the fire...you forfeit your future! (Ps 66:10, Phil 4:8, Heb 11:1, 2 Cor 5:7, Ps 37:28) 2/21/22CIFL-LMM

No one can take your joy...

Jesus is bigger than...intimidation!

Setbacks in life...

Setbacks in life...you're back in a place you swore you'd never be again. Disappointment slaps you- failure consumes you. You worked hard to leave a place you despised, but here you are-again. You've climbed out of this same pit many times-this time... you're done. You're embarrassed, hopeless & don't understand what's wrong-then shame & condemnation flood you. Know 3 truths about where you are right now: [1] Your willpower doesn't work, grace does- you can't deliver yourself…but Jesus can. Your willpower motivates you to start the race & it's Jesus' power that sustains you to run & endure. Daily, seek Jesus instead of seeking to overcome; your intentions are sincere & seem right but put the focus on your external performance instead of the internal process with Jesus...it's the power that happens on the inside that changes your life! You overcome nothing apart from Him (Jn 15:5), but with Him you can do all things He calls you to do (Phil 4:13). [2]Agree & renew your mind with who God says you are (Eph 2:10), not who you "feel" you are. Take every weakness to Jesus- His power is perfected in your weakness (2 Cor 12:9). He gives you the desire & power to do what pleases Him (Phil 2:13) because the Word works in those who believe (1 Thes 2:13). [3] Invite Jesus into every area of your life-asking Him to examine, correct & enable you (Pr 3:5-6) & to have faith constantly (Mk 11:22). I sought the Lord & He answered me-He delivered me from all my fears... those who look to Him are radiant, their faces are never covered with shame (Ps 34:4-5)! 12/18/13revCIFL-LMM

Dear child-seek Me first...

Dear child...seek Me first in all you do-don't rely on your strength, you will fail, but your reliance on Me makes you an overcomer. Many trials await you-I know, because I've gone before you. I will walk with you & deliver you from each one...seek Me first, I will make you an overcomer. I love you, your Father God. 7/13CIFL-LMM (Mt 6:33, Rom 8:37, Jn 16:33, Ps 34:19) #overcomer #seekgodfirst #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Trials produce hope...

Trials are much longer than ever planned & you will endure more than you ever imagined...this testing of your faith is what develops your character. It is character that produces hope & hope doesn't disappoint because the love of God has been poured into your heart through the Holy Spirit! Embrace the trials-whether you brought them on or they were put on you...God will use them for His purpose through you! (James 1:2-3, Rom 5:4) 12/16/13CIFL/LMM 

Stand firm...you will win life

Relationship 101...when you're frustrated

God's Word caters to your needs...

God's Word caters specifically & uniquely to every emotional, physical & spiritual need of every living person... regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or life experiences. (Eph 3:19) 12/15/13CiFL/LMM

Jesus is your compass...

God's got what you need...

Dont give up on God...He won't give up on you!

A situation can consume, overwhelm & paralyze you for a period of time...but it doesn't determine your destiny-God does. You must decide if you will walk out what He's planned. Don't give up on God-He won't give up on you! Are you willing to walk out what He's planned? (Phil 1:6) 12/15/13CIFL/LMM

Be careful what you hear...see to it that no takes you captive through hollow & deceptive philosophies!

Be careful what you hear; see to it that no one takes you captive through hollow & deceptive philosophies...man's answers & reasoning to the world's problems. As Christians we live in & work with the world in doing good, but we're not acquire the ways that are in opposition to God's truth. Every person has the prerogative to believe as they choose- as Christians we're to seek & to live in harmony with others but we're to never endorse beliefs opposed to God's truth...by adding or taking away from it. God's truth doesn't change-it's not subject to understanding or endorsement of the human mind.

Listen carefully, God's Word caters specifically & uniquely to every emotional, physical & spiritual need of every living person...regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or life experiences. His truth guarantees peace in the mind & heart-nothing can separate you from His truth...other than your personal choice to reject His truth. Seek God-He gives wisdom generously even if you brought trouble on yourself. God wants you to be in His will & He will help you stay there. You're subject to the troubles of the world, but not the bondage it imposes-God delivers the righteous person from every trouble but you must continue to seek Him so He can! God's ways are higher than yours; you have the mind of Christ because He offers His truth & the Holy Spirit lives in you & guides you but you're not equal to Him. Many want what God offers but not the standard of truth He requires in the relationship. If a person picks & chooses the parts of God's truth they agree with then adjust the relationship to their preferences & comforts they forfeit His flow of power through them & His provisions of protection.

Adding or taking away from God's truth is flirting with disaster-don't drown in the delusions of grandeur of self & worldly deception by rejecting parts of God's truth-you knowingly forfeit the promises of God. Turn, repent & run as fast as you can to Him! (Jn 8:31-32, Eph 2:10, Ps 34:19, 1 Cor 2:16, Jn16:13, Col 2:8, John 14:6, Jam 1:4, Phil 2:13, Isa 55:9) 12/15/13CIFL/LMM #turnfromsin #repent #flirtingwithdisaster #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Have faith...constantly!

Live by what you believe...

Decide in advance what you believe-this is your anchor of hope for when you can't see a way...for we live by what we believe, not what we see! (Heb 6:29, 2 Cor 5:7)12/14/13LMM/CIFL 

God will take you to the deep...

Guaranteed...God will take you to the deep-where He will reveal His good plans to you. Plans to prosper you & not to harm you; plans to give you hope & a future. No person is denied...good plans await anyone who will follow Him. His ways work all the time in every situation...if you do it His way-guaranteed. (Jer 29:11, Lk 5:1-7) 9/2012CIFL-LMM

Insight...

God goes before us & follows behind us...

God's power is perfected in your weakness...

Doubt is powerful because it's based on facts. When it knocks on the door of your mind & screams you don't have the ability to do what God calls you to do, it's correct you don't...this is a fact. For you to do what God calls you to do, you have to completely rely on Jesus' power that lives in you...this is truth. What a relief to know God's truth trumps man's facts-the burden to do what God asks of you isn't determined by your ability & strength-it's determined by your believing in Him. When you choose to believe God, He gives you the desire & power to follow Him with the help of the Holy Spirit at work within you. God will do exceedingly, abundantly, more than you could ever imagine...beyond your ability-according to the power that's at work within you. To the degree you believe in Jesus' power that's alive & at work within you, will determine the level of manifestation released through you. You have to be purposed in reading the Word & spending time with God, placing His written Word on your phone & around your home, hanging out with friends who will hold you accountable & speak truth to you & most of all...choose to believe God! If you focus on the facts-your actual inabilities, you will become overwhelmed & hand over the triumph that God's truth promises you. Don't be shocked when trials come to remind you of your weaknesses-because they will. During each trial allow God's power to be perfected in your weakness! God goes before you & follows behind you-He never leaves you to your own ability. Will you put your faith in God's power...not the wisdom of man? (2 Cor 12:9, Jn 6:29, Phil 2:13, Eph 3:20, Ps 139:5, 1 Cor 2:5) 9/17/13LMM #CIFL #godspowerisperfectedinyourweakness

Your thoughts & plans are on vain unless...

Don't drown in the grandeur of self-deception...

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow or deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition & the basic principles of this world (Col 2:8). Don't be wise in your own eyes-seek God, He will bring health to your body & nourishment to your bones (Pr 3:7-8). Renew your mind with the Word to stay balanced in daily living (Rom 12:2). 

You're flirting with disaster when you entertain teachings that credit humanity, the earth or nature. Many choose to believe some of God's truth, then mix it with other beliefs...Jesus is the only way, truth & life (Jn 14:6). No person is to add to God's truth or take away from it; if they do...they shut the door on His presence & guaranteed protection of peace in their minds & hearts (Phil 4:7)! 

Don't drown in the grandeur of self-deception & forfeit the peace of God's presence that's available to you. Turn, repent & run to Him...He will refresh you like the spring rains that water the earth (Hos 6:3)! 8/14/13CIFL-LMM #deception #disaster #flirtingwithdisaster #repent #christianinsightforlife www.facebook.com/christianinsightforlife

Purpose to know Jesus...

Trusting God...

Some wonder, ponder & reason for an entire season saying they're waiting on God-but really they don't trust Him...so they do nothing. I'd rather move forward with a sincere heart & be wrong-receiving a correction than to do nothing & hear I didn't try...because I didn't trust. Proverb 3:4-5 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, submit your ways to Him & He will make your path straight. Get up & move-don't miss your opportunity because of fear-God will make a straight path for you but you won't know until you begin to walk in it...do it! 7/30/12CIFL/LMM

Live by...believing not seeing

The journey is a process...

The journey is a process where you learn about you & how God uniquely purposed you to carry out the plans He made long ago, but the greatest part of this journey is...knowing God & being known by Him intimately-all else pales in comparison. If your motive is to reach the destination, you will miss the process-if you miss the process, you will still get a ride...but you really didn't go anywhere. Embrace the process...it's what the journey's about! (Eph 2:10, Phil1:6) 12/10/13CIFL/LMM

God never trades even...

God never trades even...

God never trades even...give Him what you've got & He will give you what He has. It's an uneven trade every time-with God giving your far more than you give Him…but that's His nature. He's a huge giver-He will generously provide all you need & more-with plenty left over to share with others! Doing the math won't get you the answer...but having faith will. So give God your first, your best & every uncertainty. Trust Him with everything-every loved one, those who oppose you, financial situation, talents, direction in life, expectations, medical diagnosis, etc...don't hold anything back. God never trades even! (Eph 3:20, 2 Cor 9:8, Mk 11:22, Prov 3:9-10) 8/26/13CIFL-LMM

Merry Christmas...Christian Insight for Life

I believe...

Conflict...

Many avoid conflict because it's uncomfortable-the process is tiring, but...the investment is priceless. The result is a foundation of trust-the requirement  for any lasting relationship. (Jn 8:32)12/10/13CIFL/LMM 

God'a promises...

Lay down who you think you should be...

Good News...

His love...like no other

Confidence during trials...

The Spirit of Truth will guide you...

His love endures forever...

Be you...it's God's plan!

Choose truth over feelings...

God will make your righteousness shine...

You're not bound to the wounds of others...

Did I hear God or miss Him??? 2/2

Hearing God or missing Him??? Part 2/2 staying on course- The trials that try to derail you…are the very same ones that develop you! Trusting & accepting God's love, grace & mercy empowers you to move forward when He prompts your spirit. You believe His grace will enable you to carry out what He asks of you & if you miss Him…His mercy will cover you. This truth spares you mental exhaustion & debating whether you heard God or missed Him, but it doesn't exempt you from the enemy's mind games-they never stop & only increase in intensity. Having an understanding of the enemy's motives along with knowing how God uses trials in your favor enables you to be hopeful & expect victory (James 1:2-4). The enemy's opposition & trials develop your perseverance-teaching you to endure & pace yourself during difficult seasons. Even though you're following God & being faithful, doubt will side-swipe you, screaming, "what are you doing? You've lost your mind; you're grandiose-God wouldn't ask you to do this!" The enemy challenges your thoughts from a human perspective, which is finite…but the Spirit speaks to you from God's perspective-He's not bound by the limits of human wisdom (1 Cor 2:13). The mind rejects impossibles because it knows what God asks is humanly impossible-only with God can we carry out what He asks. Human wisdom is guided by worldly principles, facts & theories. The mind naturally defaults to this thinking…so you have to be deliberate in consistently submitting your mind to the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 2:15-16) to see God's perspective from your human perspective. Your best offense is a good defense-know these tactics of the enemy. When he challenges what you heard from a human perspective, it sounds logical…because it is, but you have to defer to the Spirit for direction & truth (1 Jn 2:20). I'm passionate about knowing these mind games & overcoming because it's my profession, but I also decided to totally commit to the call God put on my heart. Two years ago, when God asked me to open a FB account & post what He put on my heart, I was sure I misunderstood- it was so ridiculous! First, I didn't write & second, I didn't have time for FB...I had a full-time Christian Counseling practice! I laughed & didn't even mention it to my husband for a month. I kept hearing God prompt my spirit, so two months later, I asked my daughter, Morgan, to set up a FB account for me. That was the beginning of me being turned inside out & coming to know the love of Jesus like never before & it's where I've experienced discouragement & doubt like never before. When we love Jesus, but not taking any big risks for Him, our life will have trials, but nothing like when we decide to go for it & take Him at His Word... then buckle up baby-Jesus will take you for the ride of your life! What I'm sharing is God's truth walked out in my life-I've learned to trust Him more than I trust me, even when it looks crazy. In the natural what He asks is impossible...that's why He has to carry it out through me. Most every prompt requires walking in the unknown & He's faithfully led me through places I didn't have a clue as to what He was doing until after I went through, but this I know with all my heart…He's faithful! He's taught me to be comfortable with not knowing…it's counterintuitive to what the world teaches. But when we take this risk..it's the craziest, safest, most exciting & fulfilling place to ever be! Will you get comfortable in letting God show you how to face trials & increase your trust in Him so you can walk out what He asks of you? I pray you don't forfeit His offer-it's a life of certain uncertainty that will absolutely satisfy you all the days of your life! 12/5/13LMM/CIFL

Did I hear God or miss Him??? 1/2

How many times have you been mentally exhausted from debating what you "thought you heard" in your spirit? You sought God, read scripture & talked to friends who knew the Word-but you still weren't sure? You began to doubt... what if you missed God? You would be out of His will, but what if you did hear Him correctly-then you'd be out of His will for not moving ahead! This kind of thinking can go on a lifetime & it's why many don't move forward in what God calls them to do-they conclude, somehow they made things up in their mind. I used to do this a lot until God challenged me: "If you really trusted Me, wouldn't you believe I would supply you with what you needed-or stop you, if you missed Me?" I countered with, "I do believe You God, but I don't trust me hearing You." His answer transformed my thinking: "then you've got to trust Me more than you trust... you." Wow-revelation! When you're moving forward because you believe you're following the will of God, He will honor your act of obedience. Many don't move forward for fear of missing God, but they're missing the opportunities God wants to give them. Listen closely-God will give you the grace to carry out what He asks of you…or His mercy will cover you, if you miss Him (2 Cor 12:9). God's anointing is in you & when you remain in Him-He will remain in you… the Spirit of truth lives in you & He will guide you in all truth (Jn 15:5, Jn 14:17). So when the Spirit prompts you to move-you need to move! The enemy's a master at mind games & he will trip you up by questioning your motives from a human perspective...but not a Spirit led revelation (1 Cor 2:13). The mind can't comprehend what the Spirit reveals-it has to accept it through faith. When you begin to reason what the Holy Spirit prompts you to do, your mind rejects the impossibility of it-this is where the enemy gets you off course. So you have to renew your mind with God's truth, "humanly speaking it's impossible, but not with God" (Mk 10:27). Put your faith is in God's power, not man's wisdom (1 Cor 2:5). Moving ahead in faith is how you deepen your trust in God leading you-believing the anointing He put in you to hear Him guide you (1 Jn 2:27). In part 2, I'll get into why many confuse trials as a "sign" that they missed God. God put this word on my heart tonight...the trials that try to derail you are the very same ones that will...develop you! 12/4/13LMM/CIFL

Jesus saves...

God's path for you...

Set your mind free...

Set your mind free...submit it to God's truth & seek the Holy Spirit for direction-He has all the answers! The mind desires a sense of control to sustain stability & safety, but apart from the Holy Spirit's direction, the mind will manifest agitation, fear & an overall uneasiness. When faced with a dilema large or small, it's crucial to remember God's gone before you & handled it. Our tendency is to dismiss small dilemas as no big deal & believe we can handle them or to panic when we're faced with a big dilema because we've eliminated God from the equation...both responses invite doubt to set up lies in our thought process. We do nothing apart from Jesus & with Him all things are possible! Regardless of the size of the dilema, immediately give it to God & seek the Holy Spirit for direction. Immediately is the operative word...delay opens the door for doubt to enter the mind. Doubt disguises itself as godly wisdom & imposes lies in your thought patterns. It's a subtle & sophisticated ploy of the enemy twisting scripture & presenting it in a logical perspective that seems to be godly wisdom. If you've knowingly or unknowingly have done this, ask God for wisdom...He gives it generously without finding fault. Then ask the Holy Spirit for revelation-He will lead you in all truth giving you spiritual thoughts & spiritual truths. Despite the help & truth God offers us to turn mistakes around, many get caught in yet another mind game by the enemy-he comes at us with "how many times are you going to let God down?" Don't take the bait of satan-it's true, we mess up a bunch, but God's grace is bigger than any mess we can make! Grace doesn't excuse us from deliberate disobedience, but it always catches us when we've reached an end- providing hope & a way out with the love of Jesus. In any of the above situations remember this...God wants you to succeed-He made you because He loved you first, but He also purposed you to do the works that He planned long ago. You agreeing with His truth & having the confidence of the Holy Spirit guiding you in all truth allows you to fulfill these plans He made. He's not going to give up on you...so don't give up on Him!!! (Jn 8:32, 15:5, 16:33, 14:26-27, Phil 4:13, 1 Cor 2:13, James 1:5, Eph 2:10, Phil 1:6) 12/6/13LMM/CIFL

Jesus perfects His power in your weaknesses...

Jesus says His power is made perfect in our weaknesses...wow!!! Jesus isn't shocked by what I'm not or what you are not-it's part of God's plan...for us to need Him to be a victorious Christian! Jesus will perfect His power in you to accomplish what God planned long ago (Eph 2:10) and He will continue this work in and through you until the end (Phil 1:6). Seems like God's not asking us to do much...almost too easy, right? God asks one thing of us...to believe in the One He sent-His name is Jesus (Jn 6:29)! That's our job...to believe! When we believe, we give Jesus the access to work through us to walk out our purpose-to be God's light in the world (Mt 5:16)! Don't make things harder than they need to be-Jesus is waiting to perfect His power in you (2 Cor 12:9-10) and anybody Who calls on His name to be saved (Rom 10:13)! Will you let Jesus perfect His power in you? 12/5/13CIFL-LMM

God will guide you...

True character...

Real relationships...

Make a way for me Jesus...

Faith only grows in uncomfortable places...

Faith only grows in...uncomfortable places. Many know the promises of God, but don't experience them because they're unwilling to take the risks required to move out of their comfort zone. Walk by faith not sight & experience the promises of God! 12/5/13LMM/CIFL 

Endure the trial...

Endure the trial..it's your ticket to pass the test of  maturity-advancing you to the next season God's calling you to. (James1:2-4)

12/5/13LMM/CIFL

Trials...

Need to make an important decision?

God is faithful...

God has good plans...for you!