Cntd… so Part I of this; there were two questions I said I would answer. Here goes:
I honestly believe that individuals love God with every part of their being and with everything in them and desire to live, sold out for Jesus but because they are faced with so many barriers between the world and Jesus; they find it difficult to choose between the two. A lot of this has to do with your mindset changing. When your mindset is changed to conform to things pertaining to God vice the world; the things of the world become less attractive and desirable. As a believer; you were not made to fit in with the world but to do the exact opposite and that is to stand out! All too often; believers try to fit in and find themselves compromising their walk. Being a contemporary Christian does not mean compromising Christ! As I scroll my social media newsfeed and sit in the company of some believers; I notice that compromising has become the norm. People are making excuses for not living a saved life or all the way saved I should say. Living balanced seems to be the norm nowadays, but to what extent does living balanced cause you to devalue your values and beliefs? At no given period should “balance living” cause others to question your walk with God. I love to have fun; sing, laugh, dance and do other things but I understand that having fun should not compromise my walk. Having fun should not cause others to question my integrity, my love for Christ or others. Having fun should not include me making reckless decisions so forth and so on. So to answer the question; God is enough!!!!! In fact, He is more than enough and He wants to be that for you and for me. God is not in a box; He didn’t strip you of your identity or take away your living privileges. In fact, He gave you more privileges and access than you will ever have or be able to experience. The do’s and don’ts were not established to restrict you but to protect you from yourself and other things that would deviate you from Christ and living a productive, healthy and fun life. As the world has an agenda; so does God. His agenda includes you having access to His love, guidance and protection; experiencing an overflow of blessings (both naturally and spiritually); being completely healed and delivered from every hurt and pain you have ever dealt with and the list goes on and on. Throughout scripture; His agenda is made known to both you and me. I dare you to totally deny yourself and allow God to be more than enough today and every day!
P.S. Don’t forget to register for the Fabulous I Am tele-summit that is scheduled for 4/1 – 4/8. We have a JUICY line up for you and you don’t want to miss. Click HERE to register!
Love, Treal Ravenel

