HelLo-O-oOoO!!
Have you ever felt prompted to do something, but you didn't know exactly wh
at was prompting you, but did it anyway? Like a feeling that you should check your email one more time before you go to bed or leave the room? Well. I am prompted to write this blog post. And I don't exactly know why...yet. It may be me or it may be God. But I hope it's useful. SO. I was just watching TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network-- a Christian broadcasting channel), and I felt jolted, encouraged, prompted, to change. Not like one of those episodes of some show you watch that leaves you like, "Yeah! I'm gonna stop doing that! ....Tomorrow!". --No. I've been wanting a certain change (we'll call it, "the change") in my life for a while now. I almost feel like it's been too long.
Have you ever wondered why you are here? Like, existent on Earth, or at all for that matter? Every one has a purpose. Some reason to be alive. They're all the same really. We're not that different form one another. BUT--they all manifest in different ways.
It says in the Word-- "23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body."--Romans 8:23
at was prompting you, but did it anyway? Like a feeling that you should check your email one more time before you go to bed or leave the room? Well. I am prompted to write this blog post. And I don't exactly know why...yet. It may be me or it may be God. But I hope it's useful. SO. I was just watching TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network-- a Christian broadcasting channel), and I felt jolted, encouraged, prompted, to change. Not like one of those episodes of some show you watch that leaves you like, "Yeah! I'm gonna stop doing that! ....Tomorrow!". --No. I've been wanting a certain change (we'll call it, "the change") in my life for a while now. I almost feel like it's been too long.Have you ever wondered why you are here? Like, existent on Earth, or at all for that matter? Every one has a purpose. Some reason to be alive. They're all the same really. We're not that different form one another. BUT--they all manifest in different ways.
It says in the Word-- "23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body."--Romans 8:23
Here is the more descriptive Amplified version of that
23And not only the creation, but we ourselves too, who have and enjoy the firstfruits of the [Holy] Spirit [a foretaste of the blissful things to come] groan inwardly as we wait for the redemption of our bodies [from sensuality and the grave, which will reveal] our adoption (our manifestation as God's sons).Our purpose in life is to worship & get to see God again, and be together with Him. In doing that, we are charged to help others come to and accept this realization as well.
HOW am I supposed to do that? 
I was given a few gifts (So were you. You should probably get on finding out more about those). Some abilities about me that are tailored in a way that only I can work them. I happen to be a great speaker, motivational, intelligent, outgoing(though shy at times also), and have many other gifts you would probably never ever guess I had, and probably may not think/know exist. So basically, I've been given a lot. Potential for mind-blowing amazingness. For myself? No. To help other sons (all humans) of God manifest as well. If I fail, refuse to move out of my complacency and stay selfish and stupid... well... God could always replace me, and or replace and destroy me. Tough beans. But even worse, if I don't manifest, those whose manifestations were my primary responsibility to influence and bring about could never come. And then not only would I not see God, they wouldn't either. And they're blood--all of it--would be on my head (that is to say, I would be accountable for not fulfilling my responsibility which involved the bringing to salvation of others. A failure that would result in they're ultimate spiritual death (and possibly physical too depending on the sitch). hmm.....REALLY. TOUGH. BEANS.
I was given a few gifts (So were you. You should probably get on finding out more about those). Some abilities about me that are tailored in a way that only I can work them. I happen to be a great speaker, motivational, intelligent, outgoing(though shy at times also), and have many other gifts you would probably never ever guess I had, and probably may not think/know exist. So basically, I've been given a lot. Potential for mind-blowing amazingness. For myself? No. To help other sons (all humans) of God manifest as well. If I fail, refuse to move out of my complacency and stay selfish and stupid... well... God could always replace me, and or replace and destroy me. Tough beans. But even worse, if I don't manifest, those whose manifestations were my primary responsibility to influence and bring about could never come. And then not only would I not see God, they wouldn't either. And they're blood--all of it--would be on my head (that is to say, I would be accountable for not fulfilling my responsibility which involved the bringing to salvation of others. A failure that would result in they're ultimate spiritual death (and possibly physical too depending on the sitch). hmm.....REALLY. TOUGH. BEANS.all of this to say: MAN... IT'S ABOUT TIME TO WAKE UP Y'ALL.
...You are not your own. Despite whatever you may so strongly (or lightly, or passively or blah-ly, or not at all...etc) believe that has oh-so convinced you anything otherwise... You're not. You're just not.
I mean. The sleep may be sweet now, but you'll be kicking yourself later. And I mean KICKING.
SO. As I continue and turn up my journey to blow up in the spirit and help others do the same. I implore y ou. Put away the lust, ignorance, racism, hatred, justification of un-Godliness through foolish doctrines, passive, or ill-translated following of the actual Word of God, and just straight up laziness and complacency...and pick up that cross. And start walking. I mean, it's not like you you're alone (*Cough* Jesus *Cough*). And besides, I need you to spot me when I trip and fall :^D (not "if". ...WHEN.). Lol. So come on.
SO. As I continue and turn up my journey to blow up in the spirit and help others do the same. I implore y ou. Put away the lust, ignorance, racism, hatred, justification of un-Godliness through foolish doctrines, passive, or ill-translated following of the actual Word of God, and just straight up laziness and complacency...and pick up that cross. And start walking. I mean, it's not like you you're alone (*Cough* Jesus *Cough*). And besides, I need you to spot me when I trip and fall :^D (not "if". ...WHEN.). Lol. So come on.
WaKe Up.
O.F.C.J.
gurl--juss stopped by to tell you someone in Ohio loves ya--{me}---have a blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteHey Essence. Thanks! You too.
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I love that scripture from Romans 8. I think it's a sad thing when people don't get to live to the fullness of their purpose on earth. We're not here by accident. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteHi Jaycee. It is very sad, especially with all the treasures on the inside of them. Someone once said (I don't remember who it was) that the grave was the richest place to find potential, because many people die without manifesting. May our boldness and strength be increased. Thank you! Glad you liked the post ;)
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I absolutely loved this post. I can relate to this on so many levels because this is EXACTLY what I'm going through right now. I've been restructuring the priorities in my life so that I can get myself on the RIGHT track with God. Good luck to you though!
ReplyDeleteHi Derrell. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you. And Godspeed ;)
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