Building Yourself According to God's Direction

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: Matthew 7:24 NKJV

*Following and actually obeying God is like preserving yourself from harm and unnecessary hardship.

Using Wisdom

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them. Matthew 7:15‭-‬20 NKJV

*This is a biblical example of us being able to judge based on what a person does vs what they say. So many people say we are not suppose to judge...Yeah, you're not allowed to judge sin, and pray for the person. However, we are allowed to judge character and whether we choose to deal with people on different levels...This is referred to as judging the fruit they produce. If you don't evaluate character, you can't determine who is capable of completing a job, who is sent from God into your life vs who isn't, and you will always be fooled. Are you allowing God to lead you to the RIGHT people, or do you deal with any and everyone without using God's wisdom?

Thankfulness

I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness In the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my lips, O Lord , You Yourself know. Psalms 40:9 NKJV

*Praise should always come from our lips for God. The more gratitude we display, the more we understand how blessed we are and how much He loves us.

How to Love

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. I John 4:11‭-‬12 NKJV

*Let me tell you, this love walk is not easy...Sadly, it is harder from my experience to love fellow believers more than those in the world. There are so many criticising, false representing, alter ego, low self-esteem, judging individuals in the body of Christ. Their behavior, but low key repressed actions and need for attention, can create quite the schizophrenic atmosphere..Making it hard to love. However, we have to exercise the wisdom of God on how to love them, because it is a must, but remember to guard out hearts as the word says and not let that behaviour rub off.

Bearing Burdens via Being Led

For each one shall bear his own load.
Galatians 6:5 NKJV

*We have a responsibility to represent God in everyway, including in our actions and thought process. However, as you deal with people, be mindful to use the wisdom of God. Every person you include in your life becomes a part of your responsibilities, and vice versa. You want to make sure that you're not including the wrong people, taking on burdens that people should be giving to God, or being unequally yoked in any type of connection. This will help us balance life, and keep the right company. May what you go through in life be a reflection of God's plan, and not your own doing or poor choice in connections.

God's Got It

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. I Peter 5:8‭-‬9 NKJV

*Honestly, it doesn't give me comfort to know others suffer like me, but it is a reminder that there is no problem that is new to God...There is also nothing He can't handle, and deliver us from...

Distractions Don't Compare to Promise

Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:46‭-‬48 NKJV

*When others try to silence your belief in Christ and His capabilities, get louder so they can realize you are not controlled by them...Also, so they can witness the miracle that the principalities in them don't want you to have! Be free from opinions, and only guided by God and faith.