LAY OUR SINFUL NATURE TO REST

 God is in control IF we let Him; we all fight against the Spirit because that’s our nature.  Studying the Word helps lay our sinful nature to rest; not to sleep to rest, and keeps us humble to God.  IF we do not explore and hear the Word daily; we get weak and fall into the traps of temptation, because our flesh is stronger than our Spirit, without the Word.  (Galatians 5:17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are always fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.) (Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh.  For we have the desire to do what is good, but we cannot carry it out.) When our flesh starts to override our Spirit; this is the time we connect with God because we cannot fight our flesh alone.  Having a BFF is great; but sometimes when all hell breaks through in our life, nothing but God will do.  Our Ancestors knew this and they did n't do anything before they prayed, worship and praise God; that why we are still here, riding on their prayers.  Our purpose to life is God, and without Him we are dead.

Lord, come into our lives; open our hearts and minds so we can receive You.  Lord, decrease us and increase You;  help us teach our children and the children’s children WHO YOU ARE so that they may live a long prosperous life, in the Lord.  Lord, forgive our trespasses; as we forgive those who trespass against us.  Lord, without You, we are blind walking in the land of the dark; but Your light and our faith are the cure for our darkness.  Lord, forgive us for complaining when we suffer; because You, suffered the wounds of ardent grace, without complaining.  Lord, please take away our pride; so You can use us, as vessels.  Lord, help us be kind to those who are less fortunate; because we are blessed to bless others.  Lord, help us give up the illusion of the world; that keeps us in debt, sickness, pain, and suffering, to walk in peace with You.  Lord, You have supreme authority, control, and power over all that has happened is happening, and will happen in our future, order our steps in Your will.  In Jesus name, Amen