Fear is not of God. Anxiety is not of God. Worrying is not of God. Trying to control it yourself is not of God. Conflict is not of God. Strife is not of God. Contradiction is not of God. So many believers say they never know what "is" and what "isn't" of God in their lives. I know that the Lord would never ask us to do anything that contradicted His Word, therefore I use that as my guideline. When young believers ask me if certain places they go to were pleasing to the Lord, I ask them if Jesus was here on earth, would you take Him there with you? And if the answer is no, then there is your answer. When you feel yourself trying to justify something or someone, than sin is probably present or about to occur. And I say all of this in a non judgemental way for these are my guidelines too. But you must learn the Word and get to know the Lord for that is how you grow in your relationship with Him and will learn to know His ways. I used to be a smoker and I would picture the Lord driving with me in the car and I would be so ashamed. I knew my actions were not of God nor pleasing to God. If you can illustrate a scenario in your head and place the Lord in it with you, you will find your answer. He is the only GPS I will ever need. I rely on it to keep me on the path of righteousness for I know how one false move can lead to a dangerous road. Therefore allow the Holy Spirit to lead you while you follow. In all things of life, follow Him. We all need to slow down and be still so that we can hear His voice and know His direction. Trust Him and lay down all those things that are weighing your walk down. And live the life He created for you. And don't allow anyone or anything to dissuade you, discourage or defeat you. If God is for us, than who can be against us. Romans 8:31 AMEN!
Psalm 46:10
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