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Comment by RoyW on February 26, 2011 at 2:37am

Our God is a good God. He is faithful to us when we are unfaithful to Him. He loves His children and has proven that He will do anything for them including being beat to death for their sins. How do we respond to Someone like this? What can we say? We are helpless in our expressions. Lord, take our lives. We offer ourselves but what is that in comparison to Your precious gift? You left Your glorious position of being God and became a slave that we might me made righteous in Your sight. How do we thank You? Dear Lord, we are humbled and grateful. We love You, Lord. We receive this glorious gift of this free salvation and accept Your gift of righteousness. O Lord, blessed be Your name, Jesus. Amen.

Comment by Yazmin Gove on February 25, 2011 at 9:27pm

Father in Heaven I messed up terrlibly.  Please forgive me for forsaking you. For thinking that I didn't need you in my life and for doubting that You are God of the universe. Shame on me because I know better. I admit I let satan in and for that I am ashamed.  I thought I didn't need you in my life and that I could deal with whatever on my own. Guilty!!!!

I had no right to question you.  How can I make up for being a trader? I feel so bad. PLEASE forgive me Lord. I hate the thought that I actualy let satan take over and it makes me feel sick.  I bet he was excited because I didn't care for you at the time but I know he is very angry because I choose you over him. I'm glad Lord but my heart hurts because I broke your heart. That to me is very shameful. To think that I broke your heart. Makes me sad. PLEASE forgive me and take me back. I can't live without you and refuse too no matter what anyone say's.  Your mine for life and you need to take me back.  I'm stupid I know. What was I thinking? To think that I almost missed out on going to Heaven to be with you. I will never ever do that to you again. Please forgive me and take me back. I'm lonely and need you in my heart and life. In your Son Jesus I pray.....Amen

Comment by Paula Harrell on February 25, 2011 at 2:23pm

Lord, I praise you to the Highest. You are my all; my hope, my world, my everything. I love You the way you love us, immeasurably and unceasingly. I can't praise you loud enough, long enough, or well enough but I do love and give all of my thanks to you 24/7. Please hear and answer our prayers as always, swiftly and completely and I pray that we and my/our prayers are worthy enough to be your will, especially in that I am hired for the job opening that was revealed to me this week, completely and quickly. Thank you Holy Father for answering our prayers fully and swiftly; In Your Holy Name I pray, by the Body and Sacred Blood of your Son, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen and Amen!

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on February 25, 2011 at 1:59pm

CON'T OF CONTROLLING SINFUL APPETITES

• When you have surrendered to the Lord’s will in the past, what have been the results? Try to give a specific example.

 

• What would surrender to Him look like in your current situation?

 

Address the root problem

Prayerfully analyze why you indulge certain appetites. For the most part, sinful behavior has its root in legitimate needs, such as loneliness, sadness, exhaustion, insecurity, discomfort, etc. (For example, stress might trigger a desire to binge on junk food.)

• After his affair with Bathsheba, another man’s wife, David’s real need was for God’s forgiveness. Instead of turning to the Lord with his guilt, how did he attempt to hide his sin (2 Sam. 11:6-25)? 

 

• According to Psalm 32, written by David, what are the consequences of failing to ask God’s forgiveness? What are some benefits of confession? 

 

• What are the root problem(s) that prompt you to give in to sinful appetites? If you’re unsure, pray that God would reveal them to you.

 

Find a replacement

In general, the more a person focuses on not giving in to a temptation, the more he or she will want to indulge that particular sinful appetite. The solution is to ask the Lord for healthier ways to respond to life’s challenges. (For instance, God may lead an anxious person to call a friend and pray instead of turning to unhealthy snack food.)

• What advice did Paul give believers in Colossians 3:12-17?

 

• Choose one command from the passage that could impact how you resist temptation. How would taking that advice change the way you react to life’s stressors?  

 

• What do you think the Lord would have you do instead of indulging your appetite(s)? You will probably have different solutions for each need.

 

Worship

Humans are designed to worship. Either we will live for the Creator, or we will passionately sacrifice for possessions, people, power, accomplishment, appearance, comfort, or something else. As believers, we are not immune to this tendency.  

• Read Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean to be a “living sacrifice”?

 

• How can you worship God in practical ways as you go throughout your daily routine?

 

• Read Psalm 16:11. Why does worship fill a person with joy and pleasure?

 

• Contrast the way you feel after worshipping and praising the Lord with how you feel after overindulging an appetite.

 

• Why do you think believers continually fall into the same sin when its fruit is always bad?

 

Prayer: In your time of prayer, confess any areas where your appetites are out of balance. Ask God to open your eyes to the emptiness and dissatisfaction sin brings. Pray for His help in breaking the unhealthy

Comment by ALCEDES JONES on February 25, 2011 at 1:50pm

Controlling Sinful Appetites

Appetite can be defined as “a strong desire or urge.” While we typically associate it with food or drink, this word refers to any powerful wish, including the longing for security, a craving for wealth, or a sexual desire.

Most of our appetites, in their purest forms, are God-given. The problem arises when we allow them to usurp His rightful place on the throne of our hearts.

• Aside from the ones listed above, name some appetites that can get people into trouble.

 

• Which of your desires sometimes get out of control?

 

God’s Path to Freedom

According to worldly wisdom, the way to overcome unhealthy desires is by adhering to a series of rules and guidelines. Although moral absolutes do provide us standards for behavior, they are not the means to godliness. God wants us to depend on Him to find relief from our fixations. Here are a series of helpful steps in addressing any appetite that gets out of control.

Confession

Admit before God that indulging a wayward appetite is disobedience. Agree with Him that not only are the effects of sin painful, but the sin itself is a risky and ineffective way to attempt meeting your needs.

• In explaining how believers should treat one another, what does Ephesians 4:32 imply about the way God treats us?

 

• What reassurance does Romans 8:1-2 give about your relationship with Christ despite your weaknesses?

 

Take a moment to confess your sin and receive God’s forgiveness.

Surrender

You must admit that you can’t conquer a harmful appetite on your own. Ask the Holy Spirit to provide the strength you need to resist it.

• Why do you think Paul says that rules such as “Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch” are of “no value against fleshly indulgence” (Col. 2:21, 23)?

 

• Jesus said, “The Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing” (John 5:30). Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Is there a contradiction in these two statements? Explain.

 

• Believers are “crucified with Christ” (Gal. 2:20). Since we are still alive physically, what do you think this means (see also Luke 9:23-24)?

 

• Why does weakness give us an opportunity to be strong (2 Cor. 12:9-10)?

Comment by RoyW on February 25, 2011 at 11:38am

Thank You, Lord.

Comment by Lina on February 25, 2011 at 11:30am

Amen Prophet, Amen Roy, Amen to all the prayers and the ones that pray here.  When there is trouble in my heart and I need ecouragement, the Great Lord God sends me word and that word comes here to me.  Amen and Amen I say to all that will listen and to those that wont...The Lord is strong when we are weak.  He brings us togather becuase we are one united by the love grace and mercy of our savior Christ Jesus..Amen I say to pray to all..I have been uplifted with the passion that burns for Chrsit..Uplifted and YES THE HOLY SPIRIT IS IN ME RIGHT NOW...WHAT A FEELING...OPEN AND SING..REJOYCE..GIVE THANKS ...

Jay hold fast and listen..God has written and it is in your heart..He never left He is there..His plan for you will be revieled..I Believe..And you are right you have prayed so many times for me and when I was crying youe prayer came in earnest.. God gave me comfort through you and now I say that He is there in you working through you..

Love Faith and hope to all...Amen

Comment by ministry mobile on February 25, 2011 at 5:50am

DEAR GOD IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WE PRAY FOR ALL THE SAINTS FOR SALVATION, BREAKTHROUGHS,DELIVERANCE, RESTORATION, FREDOOM. IN JESUS NAME AMEN

Comment by dimakatso on February 25, 2011 at 4:39am

Oh Mighty warior, great in battle.Jehovah my shield and fortress.awesome redeemer. the hope of glory.Father i thank you for in you i take refuge.

Comment by RoyW on February 25, 2011 at 12:06am

Amen to this prayer, Lord.

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