Open the Bible on LinkedIn: Three Compulsions in the Human Heart (2024)

GIVING IT A MEANINGIt's not what happened to you that destroyed you, its the meaning you gave to what happened, Just change the meaning and give it a new connotation in the lens of Christ. Whatever meaning you give should work in your favor.Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.Change the questions you have been asking.I mean, "asking why me" will not cut it but worsen your situation. "What can I do now" is a question that can attract a favorable response.Total prosperity follows the right questions.A break-up is painful, but you can choose to be okay. To feel broken means, you are too wounded to move on. To be okay doesn't mean you're not sad. It means you acknowledge what happened to you, and its impact on you, but you give it a new meaning, say maybe the relationship was incompatible with your purpose and in most cases it's true.In short, I am saying pain is inevitable, and all married people go through that, but suffering is an option. You can be in grief but not guilty. Disappointed without regrets. Make mistakes and never inherit the reproach. Watch over these rascals, GUILTY, REGRET AND REPROACH. Most importantly, know what's worthy of dying for !

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A Deceitful Heart Should Examine It's Mind.“The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and incurable  who can understand it? I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.” Jeremiah‬ ‭17:9-10Be careful about trusting your heart. It can deceive you, and no one understands it. One minute it feels one way, and the next, it feels the complete opposite. That’s why Jeremiah tells us it incurable. We put too much trust in our feelings. This can lead us down the wrong path and leave us confused. If our own heart deceives us, then there no one else to trust except for God.We need to be aware that God is going to examine your mind and test your heart. He wants to see your thought process and why you are making certain decisions. Then He will test your heart. He wants to know where your loyalties lie. Some people are good at giving lip service to the Lord on Sundays, but their hearts are far from Him. After God is done testing your heart and mind, He is going to give you what your actions deserve. This brings the principle of sowing and reaping to a whole new light.Put your trust in something that is going to pay a dividend. That means invest in those actions that are going to produce fruit. The only person who produces fruit that is beneficial is the Holy Spirit. Seek Him out. Don’t let your heart be swayed by popular opinion. Let His Word guide your path and illuminate your mind.

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Surrendering the deep hidden parts of my heart to God, saved my life and healed me against all odds. I am sharing the testimony + a new live worship cover of "Revelation Song" on my new blog. This blog shares a powerful story of what God can do in an impossible situation and shares a massive part of why I live a full life today. I hope it blesses you, gives you hope and opens your eyes to the goodness of God. https://lnkd.in/efi3NstW

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Your calling is going to crush you.💔If you are called to mend to the brokenhearted, you are going to wrestle with a broken heart. 👦🏻If you are called to heal God’s little ones, you are going to experience your own share of trauma. 🗣If you are called to prophesy, you’re going to struggle with self-control of the tongue. 🩺If you are called to lay hands, you’re going to deal with spiritually-rooted disease.🪨If you’re called to preach and teach the gospel, you WILL be sifted for the wisdom that anoints your message. 🪞If you are called to empower, your self-esteem will be attacked- your successes hard fought. ⚔️Your calling will come with spiritual warfare and a sifting - BOTH are necessary for your mantle to be authentic, humble and powerful. Your crushing won’t be easy because your assignment is not easy - and you can’t minister POWERFULLY what you haven’t walked out. Read that sentence again. 🕊When you’re feeling the weight of it coming down on you, RUN to the father who longs to be your comfort. Let him whisper your true identity over you while resting under the shadow of his wings. Position yourself against his heartbeat. Let him renew your strength and set your eyes forward. No olives, no oil. No grapes, no wine.Your oil is not cheap my friend.Author: Hannah Williamson

One of the greatest dangers we face each day as believers is slowly allowing God’s influence over our lives to wane. This condition makes God weightless in our lives. He no longer weighs upon every thought, every choice, and every action of our day.I wonder how many of us this morning really think that this message is for us. Before we dive in, perhaps we should do a little test for what may be called:THE GREAT DISCONNECTFirst, we think, what is the title of today’s message? The Discipline of Time: “Rejecting Profane & Empty Living” (1 Timothy 4:7a)“Hmmm”, we think, “not sure that I am involved in anything profane (whatever that is), or that I am living in any way that is empty”. So, that means I don’t have to really think much about the next 45 minutes. Right? That is the exercise that takes place, almost unconsciously across America in Bible-teaching churches each week. People sit there, notice the topic, do a quick assessment, and tune in to other thoughts while they sit through the message. But now, we need to go on and do the test to determine whether God has become “weightless” in our lives. This test is simple: How much do God and His Word, directly challenge me, into changing the way I think and act on a daily basis?IS GOD WEIGHTLESS IN YOUR LIFE?(ESH-07)Join the LAND OF THE BOOK channel to access weekly video releases over the next year totaling 50+ EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS featuring weekly in-depth Bible Study lessons with John & Bonnie. Clips are taken at just one of the places where we are taking our virtual journey through all the Lands of the Bible & Great Museums of the Bible on the Paul's Life & Letters Course. Plus all the assigned HOLY LAND, Paul's Life & Letters Course STUDY RESOURCES, and John's two most loved books--David's Spiritual Secret & Living Hope for the End of Days at:https://lnkd.in/eZYju7dFollow Discover the Book Ministries to stay up to date:Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVWcGWmDTBM Academy Courses:https://lnkd.in/gH3R7GrTPurchase John's Books, Mp3 & DVD resources:E-Books: https://lnkd.in/eBeTxAEHere are links to our Amazon Pages--https://lnkd.in/dKtyiGhn Donate to the ministry: https://lnkd.in/gWnh83pjFor more of Dr. John Barnett's Bible teaching messages, go to: https://dtbm.org/https://lnkd.in/gf3K3xVi

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Daily devotional 22nd May 2024ARE YOU LONELY?“Going a little farther, (Jesus) fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from Him. ‘Abba, Father,’ He said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”’ Mark 14: 35-36We all feel lonely and overwhelmed at one time or another.Some more than others. The question is, how do you deal with loneliness?Some people hide it behind the mask of busyness. Others simply hide and keep to themselves. Some attempt to drown it out with distractions: partying, social media, TV, Netflix, prescription meds, and self-medicating with alcohol or drugs … but what happens when the noise fades? When the bottle is empty? When worldly solutions has run their limited course and caused damage?Jesus was very familiar with loneliness and anxiety. In Mark 14, we find Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane with His disciples. He knew what was coming: betrayal and the cross. Talk about anxiety and stress! His negative emotions were so overwhelming that Jesus began to pray with greater intensity than ever before. Jesus went to be alone with God, pouring out His heart to His heavenly Father and begging for another way. Yet, He prayed, “Not my will, but yours.”So what can we learn from Jesus about dealing with feelings of loneliness and anxiety? How should we respond?1. Spend time with God.We must be alone with God in order to come face to face with ourselves. No more avoiding, ignoring, or distracting – and this isn’t easy. For many of us, our past mistakes and sins are so painful that we try to ignore them. But until we come face to face with God, we will never befree from those emotions. Jesus didn’t sin, but our sins killed Him.2. Choose God’s will.In the end, Jesus chose God’s will even when faced with a horrific death on the cross. By surrendering our lives to God, by saying “not my will but yours,” we encounter the incredible presence of God that fills us with hope, love, and mercy. Jesus found the courage to go forward by faith.3. God rewards those who walk in His will.God the Father raised God the Son from the dead. He reigns over all in Heaven today. Our ultimate reward may not be realised until further in the future- sometimes not until Heaven, but rewards are always seated in God’s will.If you’re struggling with feelings of loneliness, go to God. Turning your life over to Him, you’ll find acceptance, forgiveness, and the courage to move ahead in faith.You’ll discover comfort in knowing you’re never really alone. You'll hear when you obey His Gospel, He promises that He will be with you to the end. Are you ready to confront your loneliness?Dereck Beukes - Bellville church of Christ Mobile: 0829093848https://lnkd.in/gBPs8FnSYouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gk8SmC65Sarmonte Acapella - Sweet hour of Prayer https://lnkd.in/dTrhJbGK

On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives....we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don't struggle.- W. G. WILSON et al.Morning by morning think, for a few moments, of the chief employments of the day, any one thing of greater moment than others, your own special trial, any occasions of it which are likely to come that day, and by one short strong act give yourself beforehand in all to God; offer all your thoughts, words, and deeds to God—to be governed, guided, empowered by God. Choose some great occasions of the day, such as bring with them most trial to you, on which, above others, to surrender yourself to God.- E. B. PUSEY (para.)

Not everything you lose is a loss. Some things are a freedom. Some things are a second chance. Some things are a miracle in disguise. Some things are a detachment long-needed, a clarity brought to blurry eyes. Some things are an interven-tion. Some things are the unexpected answer to a long-chanted prayer. Some things are a healing. Some things are a becoming. Some things are planned long before you ever came to be.

Do not confess that negative thoughts in your mind, rather speak life to every situation around you (Proverbs 30:32). Speak good to your spouse, children, home, church and you will see the fruits germinating.The power of the tongue. Speak life into others or speak death.This goes along with agreement number 1 out of The Four Agreements.Be Impeccable With Your Words

We need to do some introspection and examine our hearts to see if we are holding onto any bitterness or resentment. If we do, we should seek healing from God and ask for His help in letting go of these negative emotions. Only when our hearts are free from bitterness can we truly experience peace and joy in our lives.#newepisodealert🚨 #jolaspeakspodcast

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