SELAH (think about it)

             IS MY LIFE A TESTIMONY TO A DYING WORLD?

Only you can decide the conclusion of your life.  God has shown all of us what he expects.  That is why we should never complain about what we permit. 

If you allow your children, even yourself to watch ungodly programs on television, then you are permitting Satan to kill, steal and destroy your family.  Keep this in mind, nothing will ever change in your life or your family until you cannot or will not tolerate it any longer. 

Here is a question for you - have you looked at your life lately to see if you have given your very best to those you are laboring with or laboring among?  If you desire a different future than the past, you have got to pay the price of preparing for it.  Your present circumstances only exist with your permission.  Everyone reading this be very careful of the relationships that slow you down and discourage you.   As I have said many times, if the word reaches your spirit through a renewed mind, it will recreate your whole being.  A renewed mind is already convinced that God’s word is true.  As soon as you are convinced that God’s word and His love is stronger than any of your problems you will study, forgive, and pray.  But effective prayer demands a new level of obedience.  Keep reminding yourself of whom you are trying to reach.  Ask God for love, revelation and wisdom.  Remember that God is more interested in your relationship with Him than doing great things for Him.

Finally, ask yourself the following question.  Do I make sacrifices or excuses, and what is in my life that demonstrates to others that I love the Lord JESUS, the Christ?

Pastor Willie G. Swinney, D.D.