I have been frustrated and confused as to this relationship with this girl ending. I thought she liked me and was interested in me. On Sunday night, she said something she first mentioned to me a few weeks ago. She said she did not feel like she was mine. Ben Fuqua, the Young Adults Pastor at Christ Chapel Bible church, I should ask her if she would be willing to meet to explain what she meant by that. He also said to ask her if there is anything that I can learn from in future dating relationships.
I was not sure if she meant by that meaning she was going to marry me. She mentioned this about three weeks and explained it a little bit but not much. For me, it came out of nowhere because I thought the last two previous dates went well. The third date went really well and I thought we had chemistry. Also, I thought the fourth date went well because she mentioned things felt natural.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Ephesians 6: Armor of God
In Ephesians Chapter 6, we are to put on the armor of God in all areas of our life. The armor of God protects from Satan's tactics against us. The armor of God gives us the ability to withstand the ways that Satan tricks and deceives us. God gives us tools to lead and protect his from Satan. God knows our hearts and he will never lead us down a path that we cannot handle.
In Ephesians 6:10, we are to be remind ourselves that God is with us when Satan tempts us with evil tactics. Verse 11 follows that in calling us to put on armor of God when we know that God is with us in these times. In verse 12, some scholars some say this does not talk about rulers but different false gospels during that time. While in closing verse 13, reminds that it is important we stand firm because of these false gospels and teaching. When we stand firm in God's truth, he reminds us of the gospel.
Paul starts the next section by reminding us how important the Bible is in withstanding Satan's tactics. He discusses how soldiers had a belt of truth they carried around in battle. This follows into the next verse when Paul discusses how we are to have a readines given by the gospel of peace. They means are to be vigilant when Satan attacks us. We are to be on the offensive and defensive. It is important we look for opportunities to share the gospel.
In the next section, Paul gives imagery of a solider and their shield protecting them in battle, It protects them from enemies. Faith gives us the ability to believe and trust who God says he is. While Satan can cause us to doubt our faith. As a Christian, when we take up the shield of faith, then we serve God's army (Joshua 5:14).
Paul transitions to the next section by explaining why we need a helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit. The helmet protects a soldier in battle. Our salvation is a one time eternal state. It is important that we remind ourselves who we are in Christ. The helmet of salvation gives us the ability to trust in God and Sword of the Spirit reminds us of specific verses when battling temptation.
Lastly, in Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul reminds us we are to pray for God to move in various churches. It is also important we pray for boldness to share the gospel. He also prays for perseverance for him and various people that serve God.
In Ephesians 6:10, we are to be remind ourselves that God is with us when Satan tempts us with evil tactics. Verse 11 follows that in calling us to put on armor of God when we know that God is with us in these times. In verse 12, some scholars some say this does not talk about rulers but different false gospels during that time. While in closing verse 13, reminds that it is important we stand firm because of these false gospels and teaching. When we stand firm in God's truth, he reminds us of the gospel.
Paul starts the next section by reminding us how important the Bible is in withstanding Satan's tactics. He discusses how soldiers had a belt of truth they carried around in battle. This follows into the next verse when Paul discusses how we are to have a readines given by the gospel of peace. They means are to be vigilant when Satan attacks us. We are to be on the offensive and defensive. It is important we look for opportunities to share the gospel.
In the next section, Paul gives imagery of a solider and their shield protecting them in battle, It protects them from enemies. Faith gives us the ability to believe and trust who God says he is. While Satan can cause us to doubt our faith. As a Christian, when we take up the shield of faith, then we serve God's army (Joshua 5:14).
Paul transitions to the next section by explaining why we need a helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit. The helmet protects a soldier in battle. Our salvation is a one time eternal state. It is important that we remind ourselves who we are in Christ. The helmet of salvation gives us the ability to trust in God and Sword of the Spirit reminds us of specific verses when battling temptation.
Lastly, in Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul reminds us we are to pray for God to move in various churches. It is also important we pray for boldness to share the gospel. He also prays for perseverance for him and various people that serve God.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Proverbs Intro
Today I will take a break from finishing Ephesians to start an introduction on a new series on Proverbs. Proverbs is a book written by King David's son Solomon. It details various saying and insight he received when he prayed for wisdom.
The first couple chapters of Proverbs talk about keeping pure then directing following it describes how to trust God in various times. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all of your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs also discusses warnings for following down paths that lead to sin. It talks about how when we rely on God's wisdom, he keeps us from traversing down these paths. God's wisdom also produces understanding and insight in certain situations.
The first couple chapters of Proverbs talk about keeping pure then directing following it describes how to trust God in various times. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all of your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs also discusses warnings for following down paths that lead to sin. It talks about how when we rely on God's wisdom, he keeps us from traversing down these paths. God's wisdom also produces understanding and insight in certain situations.
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