Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. You are indeed BLESSED!
I trust and pray that your Thanksgiving was safe, enjoyable, relaxing, and fun.
Ephesians 1: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
When we, you and I, became Christians God gave us every spiritual blessing through Christ Jesus. We all have the same blessings. Don't mistake this for gifts, but blessings.
Because of Jesus we have eternal life, forgiveness, the presence of the Holy Spirit, righteousness, and we are ADOPTED AS GOD'S CHILD.
You and I are complete in Christ and have what we need to walk with God. As MLK said, "Thank God we are free, free at last"!
But, we have to remember that we started out as a healthy new born baby. We have all we need to be healthy, BUT, we have to grow. We are complete as we have the basics of what we need, yet now is the time for growth.
It is important that we grow and develop into the witness/disciple that God wants us to be. But beware of the invasion of satan. The stronger we grow the harder he works to tarnish, taint, or destroy our witness.
Satan throws what I call "DOUBT DARTS" at us. I am not good enough to be a Christian; I can't be forgiven due to my sin; I am no use to God; This is the way I am and I can't change; I was born a sinner and a sinner I will remain.
These, and more, are lies or doubt darts satan and the demons will throw at you and me. These is where we have a choice. Listen to the lies; OR, don't listen, pray and stand strong in the strength of Jesus Christ.
You are, I am, we are adopted children of God, fully forgiven and loved by God. We have the power to overcome and live knowing we have the spiritual blessings of God our Father.
Take a step back, go look in the mirror and see yourself as God sees you; white as snow and forgiven. Thank you for reading with me today. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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