Imagine tending to your garden, nurturing each plant with gentle care as you water them. Suddenly, a crimp in the hose disrupts the smooth flow of water, creating interruptions and reducing the effectiveness of your efforts. This scenario reflects how certain hindrances in our spiritual lives, like unconfessed sin, doubts, distractions, and actions contrary to God’s Word, can impede the abundant flow of God’s blessings and guidance into our lives, hindering our growth and well-being. It’s crucial to swiftly respond to situations or decisions that raise doubts or contradict God’s principles, much like running to a crimped hose to restore water flow.
The consequences of sin can be far-reaching and damaging, impacting not just our relationship with God but also our spiritual growth and influence. Ignoring sin’s deceitful allure, making excuses, or being ignorant of its effects can lead to spiritual drought and separation from God’s best for us. However, through understanding, repentance, and God’s grace, we can overcome sin’s destructive power and find forgiveness and cleansing in Christ. By actively seeking God’s guidance, aligning our actions with His will, and embracing Christ’s redemption, we can experience spiritual renewal, empowerment, and a restored connection with God’s abundant blessings in every aspect of life.
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
1 Corinthians 6:17, “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.”
The secret of Christ becoming everything to us is found in this mingled spirit, where the two spirits have become one.
Our wonderful Christ, who is our relationship with everything, is dwelling in our spirit.
Like the other parts of our being, our spirit is subject to us (1 Cor. 14:32).
When we realize that exercising our spirit is as simple as squeezing our hand, it will revolutionize our daily life.
We can enjoy Christ anytime, in any place, and under any condition.
Joining ourselves to the Lord, the Spirit (2 Cor. 3:18), to be one spirit with Him, activates a oneness in which the integrity of the two spirits and the distinction between them is still preserved (Rom. 8:16).
When we know the address of Christ in us and learn to abide with Him in that place (John 15:4-5), we can consistently experience the unsearchable riches of Christ in our daily life.
There is no need to wait for a “mountain-top” experience.
Years ago when I went to retreats, I would always feel close to God in the atmosphere of the mountains and big trees.
Then a few days later, after returning home, I would wonder what happened to those feelings.
I would try to imagine how to recapture that mountain-top atmosphere in order to be close to the Lord.
But one day I discovered the address of Christ in me.
I saw from the Word that Christ is dwelling in my spirit; and from that time forth, I began to experience Him in a way that I had never known was possible.
Until Tomorrow
With A Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Jackson
TUESDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Tom Graham (Sandra’s Husband) – Surgery went well
Cheryl Knight
Joe Shelnutt
John McClain’s Mother
Amy Garner
Amy Garner’s Mom & Dad
Andrew Halevi & Daughter
Ashely Burn’s Sisters
Coly/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Dan Haines
Darlene Wiggins
David Burnette
David Harrison – Riverside
Deanna Fowler
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donnie Butler’s Dad
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Drew
Easton Fielder
Ed Mays
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Freddie May’s Mom
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
James Garner’s Friend
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John Austin
June Cronan’s Sister
Junior Stephens
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lee Cronan
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Sims
Marynell Ford
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Miles Bradshaw
Nora Allison
Pastor & Mrs. Driskell
Ricky Gipson
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roseleigh Osborn
Sandra Graham
Scott Lanier
Soso Nzolo – 17 Yr. Old South African Pastor’s Daughter
Susan & Alexis Tesone
Susan Mosley
Tom Witcher