Greetings Internet Campus!
I have been studying this verse quite a bit lately...
"For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him." 2 Peter 2:19b
It has me thinking...what am I a slave to? What has me mastered? I mean, I'd like to say "nothing" - I am in total control of my life. Only God controls me...
But I can't.
Here is a list of just the first 5 items which have mastered me. I am putting it here...for you to see...in order for all to understand that I am human. I sin. I am imperfect. Like you are. Here's my list:
1. Greed
2. Fear
3. Pride
4. Anxiety
5. Anger
There it is. In its ugly glory. Laid out like a suit that is out-of-date but fits me like a glove. I don't want to wear these things and they are embarrassing to see in print like that. My challenge to you is to make your own list of 5 things that master you. Seriously. Give it a shot. You may have to dig deep...or maybe it's right on the surface. You don't have to put them in the comments...just keep them where you can see them. Not to be reminded of your faults...but so you can pray over them each day until God delivers you from them.
This week we are going to take a look at my top 5. I hope that in some way it will reveal to you what God is doing in your top 5. Pray for me Internet Campus. I look forward to praying for you as well.
Pastor Brian
Monday, November 5, 2007
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Morning. I share the first three items in that list of 5 plus laziness. And I've made some bad decisions this weekend too. A recipe for defeatism, guilt and depression ... except that I know that Jesus is my Saviour and forgives me. Great weekend of teaching, thanks to Pastor Troy for reinforcing the fact that we can be restored to our walk with God when we do stumble and make a mess of things.
Good morning. South Florida has finally cooled off with our 2nd 65 degree (F) morning.
I don't know what order my top 5 are in, but here goes: anger, anxiety, depression, fear, lust. They all play a role in my life & they have all caused me to be remorseful & regretful. God has touched me & others have been encouraged through my admissions, especially the anger & lust. I accept responsibility for my sin & I seek the wholeness that Jesus promises to all who believe in Him.
Good morning all. Yes Stan weather is great I hope it last more than 3 days.
Picking just 5 is hard because my list is a bit long But fear and anger are at the top.
Thanks for your honesty everyone...I know this was a little tough for a Monday...but sometimes you've got to take a little inventory to heal.
See you this Wednesday night as we stream First Wednesday LIVE!
Pastor Brian
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