Renewing of a lifestyle...

I have recently been in a reflective mood. I keep comparing my life to a year ago.

I was told looking back was not necessarily healthy but I am not looking back as if things were better or I wish I was living that life again. I definitely dont wish I was on unemployment again.  However, I am looking back to see how God has grown me, how i have let Him down but He has still held me together. 

My pastor said tonight:

Patient continuance in well doing and holiness is the only sure evidence of grace.

No matter what I have to persevere, I have to hold on to God. People can be in bondage to sin and most people wont admit it. It doesnt even have to obvious.  Cravings for pleasure or excitement can lead to someone who because a prisoner to pornography.

There will come a time when misery will be the only result and it will hit us hard if we dont take steps to walk away. TAP INTO JESUS. He is the only one who can lead us away from sin.

BREAK EVERY CHAIN FATHER!

Awaken us and show us whats holding us back from connecting with you completely.

Today, I ask God for forgiveness for looking for pleasure in places other than in His plans for me.  I ask God for freedom from the chains that hold me back from experiencing His world. I pray, God, for peace in knowing that you are going to always set my paths straight and all I have to do is trust. Thank you for being patient and thank you for never forsaking me. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Love God and the rest will follow.