my3sons_well2andagirl

What gods word is for.

Gods word is not meant for discussion... But it's meant for demonstration'

There is hope

I was told at a young age that I would not be able to form emotional attachments. But indeed I know this is not true. The reason I've not been able to do this with any consistancy in my past is because…

1 John 4:7 (ESV), 1 John 4:8 (ESV)

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The process will be long and hard for my recovery, but the transformation... the one that took place "instantly" in my heart... that is the change that will give me the strength to continue on the very…

2 Corinthians 5:16 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:18 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV)

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Relying on my own power is precisely what got me into this mess in the first place. I believed I didn't nees God's help, that I was capable in my own abilities and strenght to make the grade. It's as…

Psalm 73:26 (ESV)

moody week

God is glorifies in the proclamation of His Son Jesus Christ REGARDLESS of whether there is a response or not.

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Don't quit before the miracle happens! God has Begun a good work. I need to have faith that He will complete that which He has started in me. It's so encouraging to know that Jesus is going to be with…

Philippians 1:6 (ESV)

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I must stop believing my doubts and doubting my beliefs. God is real, His Son Jesus Christ died for my sins. Have I ever "seen" an idea? Seen love? Seen faith? The reality is that I can see the results…

Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)

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Power to change come from God's grace. Hope draws it's power from a deep trust in God, like the psalmist wrote in Psalm 25:5. God's power can change both myself AND my situaition. Once I tap into that…

Philippians 4:13 (ESV)

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My hope to change and become a new person must rest in God and not in myself and my own abilities. Philippians 4:13 confirms this.

Psalm 25:5 (ESV)

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God may desire to change me, but i must DAILY make the choice to be OPEN to that change.

Ephesians 4:21 (ESV), Ephesians 4:22 (ESV), Ephesians 4:23 (ESV), Ephesians 4:24 (ESV)

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seperation from God can feel real, but it's never permanent. remember, Christ seeks the lost. when we cant find God, we need to ask ourselves "who got lost?" We can rest assured that the answer is the…

Romans 8:38 (ESV), Romans 8:39 (ESV)

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All worrying is a form of failing to trust in God. instead of fretting about things we can't possibly control, we need to focus on what God can do.

Matthew 6:34 (ESV)

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Our false pride undermines our faith and cuts us off from God and others. When we welcome Gods presence, we leave no room for pride because he makes us aware of our true self.

Proverbs 29:23 (ESV)

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I ABSOLUTELY MUST do this one thing if i am to rid myself of my compulsive lying nature. God help me to allow you to shape and mold me into a man of integrity.

Ephesians 4:25 (ESV)

Jacob cries out in desperation

Jacob, finally having to deal with some ghosts of his past... cries out to God in desperation. only when faced with the possibility of losing everything do we see Jacob throw himself before God in desperation.…

Genesis 32:1 (ESV), Genesis 32:2 (ESV), Genesis 32:3 (ESV), Genesis 32:4 (ESV), Genesis 32:5 (ESV), Genesis 32:6 (ESV), Genesis 32:7 (ESV), Genesis 32:8 (ESV), Genesis 32:9 (ESV), Genesis 32:10 (ESV), Genesis 32:11 (ESV), Genesis 32:12 (ESV)

Jacob lies again

At this point i see a pattern of lies, manipulation, and half truths in Jacob that is unfortunately very familiar in my own life. Would Jacob in this day and age be labeled a sociopath? Maybe a pathological…

Genesis 31:17 (ESV), Genesis 31:18 (ESV), Genesis 31:19 (ESV), Genesis 31:20 (ESV), Genesis 31:21 (ESV)

Jacobs tangled web of sexual sin

Wow, 4 wives at the same time. How incredible that Gods grace is strong enough to raise one such as Jacob to such a man as to bring forth the nation of Israel. Lord help me to be as Jacob in that my heart…

Genesis 30:1 (ESV), Genesis 30:2 (ESV), Genesis 30:3 (ESV), Genesis 30:4 (ESV), Genesis 30:5 (ESV), Genesis 30:6 (ESV), Genesis 30:7 (ESV), Genesis 30:8 (ESV), Genesis 30:9 (ESV), Genesis 30:10 (ESV), Genesis 30:11 (ESV), Genesis 30:12 (ESV), Genesis 30:13 (ESV), Genesis 30:14 (ESV), Genesis 30:15 (ESV), Genesis 30:16 (ESV), Genesis 30:17 (ESV), Genesis 30:18 (ESV), Genesis 30:19 (ESV), Genesis 30:20 (ESV), Genesis 30:21 (ESV), Genesis 30:22 (ESV), Genesis 30:23 (ESV), Genesis 30:24 (ESV)

Jacob flees instead of dealing with his mess

Jacob flees instead of facing the consequences of his actions. Just as I have done so many times in the past. fleeing instead of being steadfast and dealing with the hurt and pain I caused.

Genesis 27:41 (ESV), Genesis 27:42 (ESV), Genesis 27:43 (ESV), Genesis 27:44 (ESV), Genesis 27:45 (ESV), Genesis 27:46 (ESV)

Jacob and Rebekah lie and manipulate

once again Jacob lies and manipualtes with the help of his mother. I have to remind myself that God can restore me... even a great deceiver like Jacob rose up to become Israel.

Genesis 27:1 (ESV), Genesis 27:2 (ESV), Genesis 27:3 (ESV), Genesis 27:4 (ESV), Genesis 27:5 (ESV), Genesis 27:6 (ESV), Genesis 27:7 (ESV), Genesis 27:8 (ESV), Genesis 27:9 (ESV), Genesis 27:10 (ESV), Genesis 27:11 (ESV), Genesis 27:12 (ESV), Genesis 27:13 (ESV), Genesis 27:14 (ESV), Genesis 27:15 (ESV), Genesis 27:16 (ESV), Genesis 27:17 (ESV), Genesis 27:18 (ESV), Genesis 27:19 (ESV), Genesis 27:20 (ESV), Genesis 27:21 (ESV), Genesis 27:22 (ESV), Genesis 27:23 (ESV), Genesis 27:24 (ESV), Genesis 27:25 (ESV), Genesis 27:26 (ESV), Genesis 27:27 (ESV), Genesis 27:28 (ESV), Genesis 27:29 (ESV), Genesis 27:30 (ESV), Genesis 27:31 (ESV), Genesis 27:32 (ESV), Genesis 27:33 (ESV), Genesis 27:34 (ESV), Genesis 27:35 (ESV)

jacobs manipulation

Jacob shares a common trait shown here with myself and probably many others. it is the trait of manipulation for personal gain. it is a trait that i am seeking God and working very diligently to break.…

Genesis 25:29 (ESV), Genesis 25:30 (ESV), Genesis 25:31 (ESV), Genesis 25:32 (ESV), Genesis 25:33 (ESV), Genesis 25:34 (ESV)

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Gods truth shines and reveals my sin... even when i am in denial about it.

1 John 1:6 (ESV), 1 John 1:7 (ESV), 1 John 1:8 (ESV), 1 John 1:9 (ESV), 1 John 1:10 (ESV)

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Just as Adam did, I try to rationalize my sin saying "it's not my fault" always blaming someone else. (go to 1 John 1:6-7)

Genesis 3:7 (ESV), Genesis 3:8 (ESV), Genesis 3:12 (ESV)

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Denial of my sin isolates me from God and others. Adam and Eve tried to keep secret their sin, and tried to isolate themselves and hide from God.

Genesis 3:7 (ESV), Genesis 3:8 (ESV)

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God can take the darkness and mess I've made and use it, but not until I cry out and let it go. I must take the first step.

Psalm 107:13 (ESV), Psalm 107:14 (ESV)

A note on denial of my addiction

If i would just transfer the energy required to maintain my denial into learning God's truth, a healthy love for others and for myself will begin to emerge.

1 John 4:18 (ESV)