The reality of this life is knowing that we all have sinned and have fallen short of God’s glory. None of us is perfect like Jesus, who walked the earth loving, caring, sharing, and just living life to be a blessing! Though Christ is the example set before us, trials, tribulations, and temptations will come our way, but the question is…how do we respond to them? Do we respond in a carnal way or fear like the world? Or do we exemplify Christ in all that we do and say, despite of what or who we are dealing with?
Well as Christians, the start of pressing toward the mark of the high calling starts with renewing our mind. We must understand that though we live in this world, we are not of the world! When we made the quality decision to walk in the light things had to change. It is imparaitve that we crucify our flesh where we can obtain the grace and mercy of God, and receive HIS goodness, HIS favor and HIS freedom! For the son set free is free indeed!
No need to be in the bondage of Satan, suffering with the darts he throws our way! No need to be in people bondage, wondering who likes you, and trying to get validation from men! No need to go off on someone because they contributed to your offense. You, as a child of God, will either take the easy way out or the hard way out!!
God said If you remain in HIM and HIS word abides in you, ask whatever you desire and it will be done for you! The Bible is simply a blueprint. God knew that it wouldn’t be easy to die to our flesh and carry our cross. HE knew we would be tempted to roll with the pleasures of this world! HE knew there would be folks like Judas in our lives that we have to deal with! HE knew Satan was going to be in these streets seeking whom he could devour. That is why God sacrificed HIS only begotten son, so that we can have a good life and life eternally; but there is a faith walk we have to take! There is a relationship with Jesus that we have to pursue to get the blessings in abundance!
Jesus came that we might have life and life more abundantly! Don’t let anyone nor anything detour you from the path of righteousness! Here are a few steps to stay on the right track:
*DIE TO YOURSELF so you can bear spiritual fruit! (John 15:5-8 
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)*EXEMPLIFY CHRIST in all things you do and say! (1 Corinthians 11:1 )
)*KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT and stop blocking your blessings! (Proverbs 21:23 )
)*STAY FOCUSED and don’t get distracted by Satan, His emissaries, nor the things of this world!
(Proverbs 4:25-27 )
)*PRAY DAILY without cease! We need God daily, for without HIM we would be lost! HE is the air we breathe, and HE is the one who gives us life. So we must commune with HIM! (I Thessalonians 5:17 )
)*STUDY DAILY to get stronger in the Word of God. This blueprint is spiritual nourishment for us to grow in Christ and to draw closer to HIM, where HE will draw nigher to us! (James 4:8 )
)*OBEY DAILY because obedience is so much greater than sacrifice.
(1 Samuel 15:22 & John 14:15-16 )
)It’s time for our lights to shine where other men see our good deeds so they can praise God in Heaven! It’s time for us to die to sin and be resurrected as a new creature in Christ! It’s time for us to walk by faith and not in fear! It’s time for us to do away with all burdens and focus on the blessings! It’s time for us to stand up for the Trinity and not be ashamed of the gospel; for it’s the power of God unto salvation!! Our crucifixion to our old selves will reward us with a blessed resurrected life, and an eternal life after the second coming of Christ!!
So take up your cross and walk in Jesus’ name!!
Additional Reference Scriptures *Romans 3:23
*1 Peter 2:21
*Philippians 3:14-15
*Romans 12:2
*John 17:15-16
*John 8:36
*Ephesians 6:16
*John 15:7
*John 3:16
*John 10:10
*Matthew 5:16
*Romans 1:16
