Nov 07 2023

REPENTANCE

This Message is inspired by the Reading “Get Close to God” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

One of the Virtues we must master in our Spiritual Growth is Repentance.  The “I” Spirit is prevalent throughout the World and in our personal conduct. Satan takes great pleasure when we invoke the “I” Spirit.  He knows there is no Remorse when a Self-Righteous Spirit Prevails. With no Remorse, there is no Repentance. (Luke 5: 31-32, Acts 2:38, 2 Timothy 2:26, 1 John 1:9)

We all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God (None Are Righteous). God’s Anointed realize when we fall short of God’s Standards we repent and ask God for Forgiveness (Choices). We change the conduct and the thinking that caused our transgression. If we caused harm to someone else for offending their character, we must seek their Forgiveness.

The Self-Righteous Spirit is one of the many of the curses covering the Earth.  A Self-Righteous Spirit causes one to view others with contempt. This Spirit is quick to place Blame and point fingers at another. This Spirit never believes they are the cause of despair. This Spirit fails to realize its shortcomings. This Spirit relies on its own understanding rather than a Thus Sayeth the Lord. Satan leads these individuals to never seek the Truth in all of their affairs (Luke 18:9, Psalm 31:18, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 3:5-6).

Repentance gives us the ability to have (Humility). Humility is essential in making our Calling and Election Sure. We learn to acknowledge our shortcomings and feeble ways. Knowing These Truths sets us free and makes us impermeable to any harm. (Colossians 3:12, 2 Peter 1:10)

When we realize we have made a mistake, we must become humble to make amends for the mistake. Our Spiritual Duty is to Repent and to renew our mind.  Then we gain understanding to acknowledge God in all our Ways. (2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 22:4, Luke 13:7, Ephesians 4:2-6, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 3: 5-6)

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Song for the Week: 

“Faith” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr

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GET CLOSE TO GOD

Get close to God 

And He’ll get close to you 

He’ll fight your battles

 And give wisdom to guide you

Get close to God 

And draw from His Mind

 For it is only He 

Who holds the secrets of time

Get close to God

 In secret and private Prayer 

Ask Him how, when and where

 And He’ll guide you there

Get close to God 

To use all His Might 

Follow our message 

To keep God Plans in Sight

Get close to God 

He is in every town 

For it is only He 

Who makes the world go around

Get close to God 

It grants us lasting grace 

Turn away 

You will surely lose the race

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