I require of you
it is not to be
taken lightly
nor is it of
little consequence
rather
it is a matter of
Eternal Life or Death
and so
listen to My Voice ...
I call you now to a
New Way of Life
one which requires you to
examine yourself
very carefully...so
where do I
fit into your life?
am I the LORD of your life?
am I your first priority or
somewhere down the list?
if so, where on that list?
and, as I asked Peter:
do you Love Me?
before you answer
remember...
your actions reveal the
truth or falsehood of
your words...
is My Will for you a
practical factor in your decisions?
does My Word guide your daily life?
how much time do you spend
with Me each day in prayer?
do you prayerfully read My Word?
are you My Witness before others?
do you pick and choose which teaching of
My Church to believe and follow?
do you hide your sins from others
feinting righteousness?
do you seek to please
Me or others first?
are you living a
double life....pretending to
follow Me while
following your own sinful habits?
are you passionately committed to Me or
are you lukewarm?
do your relationships with others
bring you closer to or
farther from Me?
are you on the broad way or
the narrow way?
make your case...
you may fool others...even yourself..
but you cannot fool Me..
I see all, know all...
nothing is hidden from Me...
I know your thoughts
what you are going to say
before you even say it...so then...
if you find yourself
lacking in any of these areas
I say to you:
Repent and
Believe the Gospel
Change your heart
Renew your mind
Turn away from
your old ways
Turn to Me with
ALL your heart
Take Me seriously because
I take you VERY seriously
LISTEN CAREFULLY...
I offer you Grace NOW to
leave behind your
precious sins:
-those which you pridefully
embrace as your right-
even though My Word and
Church teach otherwise
-those you secretly choose that
fulfill your disordered desires
-those that are habits
committed without a
second-thought
-those about which you
presume upon My Mercy
without considering My Justice-
Love's Righteous Balance-
Change your heart
Decide to follow Me as your
Very Own LORD and SAVIOR
give Me your allegiance for
I AM Sovereign
freely let go of the
Control of your life
Center your life around Me and
no longer around yourself...
your desires... goals... and dreams
Leave behind the ways and
thinking of the world which
only bring death to the soul
Come apart from those who would
defame My Name
who seek fulfillment in the
flesh and pride of life
because in reality...
belonging to the world means
belonging to satan-
the ruler of this world-
Decide to
seek Me first
Confess your sins
resolving to
live in the Light...not
in the darkness
let My Spirit heal, free and
equip you to
serve My Kingdom by
leading you into the lifelong
Paradigm of Metanoia:
Holiness of life and
Perfect Union
it is I who
calls you by name
paid the Ultimate Price with
My Blood
who gives you Power to
Radically Change your mind and heart...
so now... commit yourself to
take up your Cross and
come after Me
become My Faithful Disciple and
enter into your
Destiny
Reflection/Discussion:
-What does "metanoia" mean?
-What is your assessment of your faith commitment?
-Find trusted Christians with whom you can share your assessment and be accountable to them.
-Are you being honest with yourself and others about your faith? How?
-What do you have to do to practically deepen your faith life?
-Do you have a daily prayer time? If not, begin today.
-If you are married, how does faith impact your family life?
-How can it deepen in your family?
ALL your heart
Take Me seriously because
I take you VERY seriously
LISTEN CAREFULLY...
I offer you Grace NOW to
leave behind your
precious sins:
-those which you pridefully
embrace as your right-
even though My Word and
Church teach otherwise
-those you secretly choose that
fulfill your disordered desires
-those that are habits
committed without a
second-thought
-those about which you
presume upon My Mercy
without considering My Justice-
Love's Righteous Balance-
Change your heart
Decide to follow Me as your
Very Own LORD and SAVIOR
give Me your allegiance for
I AM Sovereign
freely let go of the
Control of your life
Center your life around Me and
no longer around yourself...
your desires... goals... and dreams
Leave behind the ways and
thinking of the world which
only bring death to the soul
Come apart from those who would
defame My Name
who seek fulfillment in the
flesh and pride of life
because in reality...
belonging to the world means
belonging to satan-
the ruler of this world-
Decide to
seek Me first
Confess your sins
resolving to
live in the Light...not
in the darkness
let My Spirit heal, free and
equip you to
serve My Kingdom by
leading you into the lifelong
Paradigm of Metanoia:
Holiness of life and
Perfect Union
it is I who
calls you by name
paid the Ultimate Price with
My Blood
who gives you Power to
Radically Change your mind and heart...
so now... commit yourself to
take up your Cross and
come after Me
become My Faithful Disciple and
enter into your
Destiny
Reflection/Discussion:
-What does "metanoia" mean?
-What is your assessment of your faith commitment?
-Find trusted Christians with whom you can share your assessment and be accountable to them.
-Are you being honest with yourself and others about your faith? How?
-What do you have to do to practically deepen your faith life?
-Do you have a daily prayer time? If not, begin today.
-If you are married, how does faith impact your family life?
-How can it deepen in your family?
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