Learning To Let Go

How many times in our lives , do we hold on to things so tightly that we leave no space whatsoever for anything to slip out? it could be someone or something very precious to us, that means a lot or maybe lets say costs a lot or why not go to the routes, lets talk about Money.
The most essential thing needed for a human being to survive in this world, with it you're everything without it you're nothing. Heard that before!!

Sometimes we regard this before God and forget that whatever we have in this life is due to his grace and mercy, we forget that our God is a God of multiplication and abundance, with him everything is possible and even a little is too much. Offering is the hardest thing sometimes. letting go of that hard earned money is ridiculous, every penny matters and has to be spent for needs.

Lets go back in the day and look at that lady that honored God and gave that little flour and oil that she had left in her house. With that she was supposed to prepare the last meal for her son and her. Regardless of the severity of the situation she agreed to let go and let God. she opened up her palm and lay it flat in front of God and He found space to Bless, and in abundance He gave. After that day the bible tells us that the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry (1kings 17:16)

How often do we close our hearts so tightly in fear of loosing that something that matters most, that we leave no space for God to enter. Lets open up today, in trust and in faith and in belief that in our God our everything is safe. may it be money, someone you love or something and know He will take that little that is there with us and multiply it a hundred fold and fix the broken hearts and fill them with abundant joy.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for--both riches and honor--so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.

1kings 3:13

Fears and Temptations

Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. Hebrews 4:14-16

What are the things that we get worried most in our lives? it may be the fear of losing a loved one, of failure, rejection, a break up, marriage or divorce.. these are the things we generally loose our self control in (we get tempted) we become bitter and fearful and ugly or sometimes broken, hurt and fragile.
Jesus says that these are the things we need to be constantly praying about - things you fear the most, things that hurt you and scare you to death.

The bible says that Jesus went through the same temptations that we did, but the Bible clearly says that h did not sin.
Its not a sin to be tempted but giving into that temptation is a sin and thats what Jesus smartly restrained
Jesus came to earth, walked for thirty- three years and experienced the same temptations any other human being would experience but he did not give into the.

Jesus experienced the greatest temptations ever, yet, he didn't give in. But that also means when you pray, "I'm struggling in this area. I'm just not making it here. I keep stumbling. I keep falling," He understands because he knows what its like, He has been there, He knows how it is to feel lonely, depressed, angry, to lash back and misunderstood.

Because God understands every weakness of ours we can approach his throne in confidence where His grace lies.

You Are Accepted

Therefore, accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you. He did this to bring glory to God. Romans 15:7 (GW)

Most of us spend our entire lives trying to earn acceptance. We want to earn it from our parents, peers, partners in life, from people we respect, maybe even from people we envy. The drive to be accepted is a deep drive that can influence the kind of clothes you wear, the kind of car you drive, the kind of house you buy, even the career you choose.

Remember as a kid you wanted so badly to be in the in-crowd that someone would say to you - "I dare you to do this" - and they’d suggest something that was either stupid, or that put your personal safety at risk. But, you did it anyway because your desire to be accepted overruled the desire for safety.

We do it because we love the feeling of -- "I'm OK, I'm accepted; somebody accepts me." When you’re accepted, it does tremendous things for your self esteem. The truth is – Jesus accepts you and that acceptance is not based on your performance. In fact, you may have received Christ and accepted Jesus into your life, but do you realize that you’re able to do that because Jesus accepted you? You don't have to earn his acceptance; you don't have to prove yourself to him.

We need to stop thinking, “I've got an unpleaseable God up there and I've got to be a good boy, or good girl, to be accepted." God, through Jesus Christ, has already accepted you. That’s the Good News!