Leap of Faith
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A Devotional Moment
Psalm 25:5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.
When God shows us truth, we are to listen, pray, and not allow falsehoods, people, or trends to turn our attention from what God reveals.
We ask him to lead us by his truth, and he will take us in the direction that leads to it.
With his truth, there is growth, wisdom, transition, strength, and blessings. There is no other direction that manifests these qualities.
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THE ROOT
A Study of the Word
“In It, Not Of It”
Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
We take each day as it comes and we live. For some, it is chasing a dream, taking a deserved rest in retirement, or taking it one day at a time.
The important thing is, have we latched onto what appears to be the normal way of life in this world or are we reaching for something different?
Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. KJV
Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. NLT
Conformed:
-to act according to or be obedient to a rule or norm.
-to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group:
Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world.
Custom:
Customs has a few different meanings. Like you report to customs when you are entering another country.
The customs I speak about are👇🏽
-a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
-a practice so long established that it has the force of law.
-a group pattern of habitual activity usually transmitted from one generation to another.
We see a lot of generational activity that occurs. Good or bad, the children live it and observe from their parents and their children learn from them, and with each generation born, the cycle continues.
This custom can be anything and matches up with the definitions listed above:
-a habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
-a practice so long established that it has the force of law.
-a group pattern of habitual activity usually transmitted from one generation to another.
Don’t allow what we see and what occurs in society as a norm, to become part of who you are.
While I understand as a child this can’t be helped. As an adult we have the opportunity to make a change and break away from the generational tradition.
A Tradition is:
-the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice
-something that is handed down
-a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting
-a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices.
If you notice, the first definition has the word custom in it.
People can live and practice certain things and as they are copied and practiced by the next generation, it becomes custom/ tradition.
That doesn’t make it necessarily a good thing or an ok thing in the sight of God.
And we know this by two things. One, the custom/tradition that is practiced.
It tells us in Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world.
Two, what this scripture says next in
Romans12:2
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Romans 12:2
…but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
NLT
…be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.KJV
Renew:
-To restore or replish.
-To revive, reestablish,
-to restore to a former state; make new or as if new again.
Transform:
-to undergo a change in form, appearance, or character; become transformed.
-to change in condition, nature, or character; convert.
If copying behavior and customs of this world was permissible by God, it would not say- Don’t copy.
Whether ancient days or present day. You only have to look around you to see how life is lived.
We know what our thoughts and behaviors were growing up. As time goes by, for those who choose to live how God wants us to live, we know how we behaved and lived. And when we knew in our spirit that change needed to take place.
Some of you are still in your twenties or thirties, but you know you can’t continue as you are. For the majority of us, this doesn’t happen until we get older and mature
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. KJV
..That ye may prove (KJV)
Prove:
-to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument:
-to show (oneself ) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions.
Romans 12:2
…Then you will learn to know God's will for you.(NLT)
Once we establish within ourselves, truth and we know we are genuine through our character and behavior. Then we learn 👇🏽
Romans 12:2 what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. KJV
Romans 12:2
…which is good and pleasing and perfect. NLT
We are at this point In alignment with God and we pay attention to his guidance to learn his perfect will for our lives.
To accomplish this means we follow God’s lead and we are no longer locked into how society, this world does it, but how we are to do it as followers of Christ.
This is when you can see changes but say no, and refuse to follow the “norm”.
In this episode, I did not discuss the many things that are a part of this world that we like to cling to. I did not call out different sins.
The focus here is about change in our heart, spirit, mind, character, and behavior. In addition to developing a genuine relationship with God.
When we work to make these changes, we avoid stepping into fleshly desires. I close with these three scriptures in 1John 2:15-17
1John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
1John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
1John2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
We have to be in this world, we don’t have to be of it.
My closing prayer:
Father, let us take careful consideration of every aspect of our lives in an effort to make changes to comply with how you want us to live.
We often pray Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Instead of being in denial and becoming upset with others who comment on our downfalls, let us do a heart check and examine ourselves.
If we ask for change, then let us apply ourselves to investing in the work to achieve it.
I pray for restoration and renewal take shape in our lives as we transform into the individuals you desire us to be. In the name of Jesus. Amen
Dictionary References:
AMG's Annotated Strong's Hebrew Dictionary
of the Old Testament
Additional materials in the dictionary were taken from The
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AMG's Annotated Strong's Hebrew Dictionary
of the New Testament
Additional materials in this dictionary were taken from the Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament compiled by Spiros Zodhiates.
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2Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
A Pouring Out of Living Water
John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Living water is the eternal flow of God's spirit. He says he is the fountain of living water in
Jeremiah 2:13 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Thirst: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.The physical condition resulting from this need, strong or eager desire; craving: That strong, eager desire can occur in the physical for need of liquid to quench our thirst. It is also a spiritual need that needs quenching in our spirit.Drink: take in liquid, consume Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water.
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Water: Water is Liquid, transparent in color, odorless and makes up lakes, rivers, oceans. Consider the movement of water- it flows, it can flow gently or in the movement of waves.
The focus is not the liquid, but the movement of the liquid water- it can flow gently or in movement of waves. It’s the movement.
Described as the flow or movement of waves, the flow of the spirit of God within you is felt physically in the body as your spirit is filled up with him.
Revelation 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Drink: take in liquid, consume.Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
This living water comes from God. He is the source, the fountain, It is for you, me, and anyone who desires to have him in our lives. when you invite him in your heart and life, he will come.He makes it available because it is his desire that no one perish. As it states in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Invitation to meet Christ our Lord
For anyone reading this who has not asked the Lord Jesus into your heart
This is your opportunity. Ask him into your heart and life, confess your sins to him, ask his forgiveness. Make every effort from this day forward to turn away from sin. This is the act of repentance. God will meet you where you are.
If you are in the midst of sin; treat your vessel (body) wrong using substances that alter your mind, emotions, and behavior, you are in sexual immorality, corruption, or any combination of these or other forms of sin. Don’t put it off, as we are not promised tomorrow.
Come as you are. Listen, you weren’t feeling ashamed or embarrassed while you werecommitting the act, don’t allow those hindering spirits to stop you now.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Whatever the sin, you and God have always been present during those times. It is you and him now, alone together as you read this. He stands with open arms.
John 7:3 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
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Hi, I'm Marsha!
So good to have you here.
C.H.A.R.G.E. Ministry is a prayer ministry.
Caring about your spiritual wellbeing, helping you realize your potential based on biblical principles through prayer, building a relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reaching out, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and his plan of salvation.
God's Elect: Anyone who willingly chooses to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Living by the commandments and mandates of God that is given in his Holy Scriptures.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse, have a bachelor's degree in human services, an Ordained Licensed Evangelist, and have a singing ministry. My focus is to serve God to the fullest as I believe I have been called to do.
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Matthew 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
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