SoulTips from PB

There are times when we really need to keep things private. But sometimes the enemy tempts us to keep things in secret which otherwise should not be kept secret. In other words, we need to be accountable when it comes to decisions and actions that we want to take, especially if we are being bothered inside our hearts about it. The Spirit of God would not just let us go outside of God's will without warning us in our spirits. But the enemy loves to deceive us by telling us that we don't have to confess it to others. We don't have to be accountable. This is the temptation to secrecy.

It's a common misbelief of people to trust too much on their willpower. They think that all they need to do to change anything in their lives is through their resolve. Our willpower is essential but it's not all-powerful. Other aspects of our being, other than willpower, affect our lives.

Time can easily pass us by. Before we know it, a whole morning or afternoon is wasted. What is even more wasteful is when we use the time for worldly purposes, disregarding God's will for us, and pursuing what the world wants us to be and do instead of obeying God. Let us redeem our time and use it wisely to the glory of God.

You cannot experience life change by simply choosing it or wishing for it one time. It takes a series of choices over time. You need to persevere over time, trusting in the Lord as you go about obeying His will each step of the way.

We cannot remain spiritually immature forever. Just like Jesus, we need to grow in our faith.

A lot of people are familiar with the verse "Seek first the kingdom of God". But what does it really mean, especially for us in our modern world?