So many times we tend to be paralyzed. Usually when we think of being paralyzed we think of someone in a wheelchair or confined to a bed. However, often we become paralyzed because of our attitude, our past, our thoughts.
We paralyze ourselves because we THINK -- yes -- think thus and such. I would do better if my family............. I would study the Bible if............. I would be a better Christian if............ My husband/wife holds me back because.......... My children don't............. I would attend church if...............
The man who was paralyzed 38 years was asked a simple question by our LORD Jesus Christ-------"Do you want to be healed" -- The man was paralyzed by his past. No, not because of his legs, but because of his past. His response should have been YES or NO, instead he gave the paralyzed excuse- 'I have no one to help me in the pool'.
We become paralyzed physically, mentally, and emotionally because we do not totally turn it over to God. When God tells us "I GOT THIS" we will believe it is our own thoughts OR we will totally ignore what God is telling us.
It is important to take time to commune with God, be on the same page and listen to God. Look at why you are paralyzed; here are a few questions:
Why don't you pray daily to start your day?
Why don't you study your Bible or go to a Bible study?
Why do you deal at an emotional level and not a spiritual level?
Why do you have excuses about not going to church, Bible study, fellowship?
Why do you think you are spiritually paralyzed?
Jesus told the man he was healed, to get up and TAKE HIS MAT with him. Why take his mat? Because if he left the mat there, then there would be the idea he may not be completely healed and would have to come back to it. NO, we have to eliminate the psychological mindset, physical mindset, and spiritual mindset that all these problems may come back.
By leaving the mat, this would have been a stumbling block, just as we let our past, our current situation be stumbling blocks for us. I would do ........if only this would happen. QUIT IT!
Stand up on the promises of God and stop being paralyzed spiritually and mentally and step out in faith with God. LISTEN! You will hear the voice of God speaking to you. Here is John 5 about the paralyzed man for your reading.
Thank you for reading. Be not paralyzed but go forth with boldness and humility in Christ. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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