Friends

1 Peter 4:4-6

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁴ In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. ⁵ They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. ⁶ For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

Like most Christians, you will HAVE to lose some friends-this isn’t a “I can’t be your friend anymore because I’m a Christian now” type of situation.

The losing of friends:

They stop hanging out with you or staying in contact with you

They start to act funny around you

They get upset if you decline to do something that you would have done prior

They get upset if you bring up anything Christian related

AND/OR

You realize that you are being delayed in life by being connected with them

Old behaviors by them are no longer acceptable in your eyes

You can see the foul spirits operating in them and don’t those spirits to come on you

            (in this case you have to separate yourself and pray for them)

You are going to have to expect those who knew the old you to have something to say to you or about you now that you are saved and have changed. Change is inevitable so don’t say that you won’t change as a person because you will. Just know that it will happen and that if it happens to be a close friend be prepared to let them go or at least leave them at a distance. If you try to hold onto these relationships all you are going to do is sabotage your new walk and possible hinder them from being able to find their own.

To be continued….

Mark 11:22-24

Mark 11:22-24

New International Version (NIV)

²² “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. ²³ “Truly^[a] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. ²⁴ Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

There is no greater promise of God, other than salvation, than being able to say something, believe and receive it!

The biggest hurdle that we have to overcome is to control our mind and tongue, which go hand in hand. The mind can produce thoughts of doubt that something is going to happen or caught up in how something is going to happen as logically as we can make it out to be. Whenever we doubt for a second that God is going to pull through you have to rebuke that thought and say to yourself that you have what you said you wanted and God will provide it.

One powerful request is to eliminate debt, debt is like a mountain in almost every sense of the word. If more Christians knew that they can remove their with their faith and their words there wouldn’t be any believers in debt and restricted financially and spiritually to accomplish bigger and better things which would then cause more people to want to have what they have and end up getting saved.

Don’t be in lack for anything…I have said this many times, but it is worth repeating and believing!

Believe and Receive

One of my favorite scriptures is Mark 11:24.

Mark 11:24

New International Version (NIV)

^“24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

This is one of the most powerful scriptures that anyone could ever utilize. In these times people are more desperate than ever for “things” and opportunities, a new home, car, money in the bank, or a job.

If you are one those people who need or simply desire something, this is the scripture for you!

It’s important to know that you requests have to be in line with God’s word, for example if you desire to have more money so you can gamble or buy drugs, this is not in God’s word. He will not bless you with things that will destroy you, nor does He want you constantly wanting things just because and do not “pay it forward” so to speak. He blesses you so you can be a blessing to others.

Never think that there is anything to great to ask of God or anything to small. God will not ignore you or be upset with you if are believing for a car part so your car can run properly or believing for a five bedroom home in a nice area for your growing family.

*Key point- Remember that your words have to be in line with what you are believing for!!

Do not let anyone or anything mess up your road to the manifestation of what you are believing for. Do not doubt that you are going to get what you asked for. Do not say “Maybe it will happen” or “You’re probably right” when people ask you when something is going to happen or why don’t you physically have what you said yet….

Just remember you have what you say and you have whatever you ask for!! Stand on it!