Preprogrammed

Psalms 62:7 

On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 

*In God is where we receive our reward and the perfect will for our destiny, should we choose it. We are preprogrammed to gravitate to our purpose, and we exhibit traits that were designed to assist us with our destiny. However, there have been things in the world that may have tainted our thoughts or led us astray, but we must fight to get back to our original programming and the belief in the process that comes with it. We must stop rewiring to fit in or understand the world as other people would like us to see it, and view it the way God has always wanted us to see things. May we help each other to open our eyes and ask God how to lovingly enlighten each other's understanding...

Loving Through It

1 Peter 4:8 

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 

ESV

*No matter what a person has done, love without criticism will see them through...It will also help others avoid habitual mistakes because their heart will learn to reciprocate that love, and the desire to not disappoint someone who is loved will kick in. Just as God loves us through our mess, and we are able to return to Him without stipulations, we should also love ppl the same way.

Trusting in God

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Proverbs 29:25 ESV

*God has your best interest at heart, and will do nothing to hinder you. God's love towards u remains the same no matter the situation. Man can change with the wind, be manipulative, and often base their feelings and connections after what THEY THINK is real. God knows what's real because He knows and loves everything about you. Do not fear man bc they are merely vessels that can be used by God...Trust in God, and He will bring you the right vessels that you don't have to fear.

The Power of Love

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 ESV

*Love brings strength, and the willingness to assist and understand. There is no fear in love because it caters to kindness, and is willing to endure as well as understand the individual or situation. God is always loving us, and willing to understand as well as assist. Shouldn't we be willing to do the same? Even in the face of evil, we must remember God's love and the fact that He will never leave us nor forsake us no matter what it looks like. Therefore, there is nothing to fear when you know that support and love is there because love aids and reacts, while fear binds you up and attacks. Do not allow the False Evidence Appearing Real (Fear) to overtake what you know to be the truth...God sees and aids us all through love, and may we do the same through peace and loving Him and others.

His Way is the Best Way

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV

* As humans, we always plan and desire things to come to pass... It's a part of our nature, especially if you are goal oriented. However, God is constantly waiting to guide you in every way. The desire God placed in your heart makes you want to take action, but God's guidance shows you how to take action. It is our choice whether we use His guidance or not. Choose to move in His way to aid you in pursuing His perfect will, and not your permissible choices that may not give u your desired results.

Logic Isn't Limitless

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord . For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. "For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Isaiah 55:8-9, 12 ESV

*Obtaining God's promises and following Him is not going to be some logical road all the time where everything lines up and makes sense. Even more so, the answer may have nothing to do with your thoughts/feelings + the opinion of your friends + what makes sense...God is not someone you place in a box nor a predictable individual. Therefore, why confine the possibilities that He can bring you to one or a few options? See the possibilities, but be led by the unctions of the Holy Spirit. .

Service

We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me." 

Romans 15:1-3 ESV

*May we learn that its not just about growth for ourselves, and then doing God's work...It's about assisting those who are weak in the areas we are strong in, which will automatically come with a lesson that will help us grow further. If we learn to put others and God's will first, then our edification will automatically come. Get lost in your service and purpose, and not lost in your circle and ways that mainly fix you alone. Self was NEVER first when it came to Jesus...He grew as His service to man grew, thus clarifying and carrying out His purpose.