I believe in these times we as children on Christ need to hold fast to our faith. There is so much evil that has been done to us, that surrounds us it is a wonder at times how some hold on. You can pick up any news paper, magazine, or turn on any channel and see sin all around us. Funny how when we walked in darkness I know for me I could care less who shot who. I must admit I really did not have much regard for people unless it affected me personally. Its obvious how the devil blinds you to others peoples hurt. As long as you are blind you will never see the light of Jesus. Many times there is a total disregard for others feelings. I have to admit I was a mess. I ask God forgiveness for those I hurt. Now that God is the head of my life I see myself bringing much more Joy to peoples lives. I pray that I may up lift millions more than I chopped down. I take responsibility for my actions But, some of it was a learned behavior from "the church folks" that's right I said it. I am by No means trying to point the finger but the truth is the light and I would rather tell the truth than cover it up with a lie. Which brings me to the topic of children. Children are so innocent when they are young they have know clue to certain hate, prejudice, murder in essence Sin. I remember when my older brother did something that was not so nice and my little boy said" Mommy why don't uncle Bobby just stop" he said it with such a innocence in his little heart he really thought that it was that simple just to tell a grown man to just stop his behavior. How I wish life was just that simple. How I wish I could tell my heavenly father " okay lord enough playing around send my Lexus heaven mobile and come get me". Okay it does not have to be a Lexus I would settle for a 2006 Honda accord! Okay I would rather just have you Now please hurry up I am tired o f living down here. Which brings me to the scripture St. Luke 18:17 Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. To top it off I will end with Patience we as children Of God have to wait on our savior. We are not the savior he is and it is in his time not ours. Our faith and Patience in the lord Our god will save us hold fast to your patience, and hold faster to your faith.

All this week I have been thinking about a wilderness mentality thanks to Joyce Meyer who is a wonderful author. Blessings to those who are not afraid to share the bitter and sweet news about God's people. It took the children of Israel 40 years to journey form horeb to kadesh, yet it is only a eleven day journey (Deuteronomy1:2). Wow! So what were they doing? The Israelites had a wilderness mentality they went around and around the mountain complaining and groaning. They wanted to know the when, what and why? Instead of just believing that God would lead them to the promised land. I am not judging them. I am guilty of this myself. The only way we will learn is by observing others mistakes. Sometimes we we need to make our own mistakes. It's funny because I always get on my husband about his way of learning things. I f I tell him it is raining out he has to be the one to go outside and get wet. On the other hand I rather take heed to instruction and carry a umbrella. Who's right and who's wrong? I don't think any one is wrong its just different ways of learning. I cant tell you how much time I have wasted arguing over the way he is. None is perfect but the father! I am learning that I have to keep all stray thoughts that are not positive out of my mind. Reading this book has helped me because My thoughts were everywhere I could be thinking something good then all of a sudden a bad thought or crazy thought would come into my mind. I have to discipline my mind to rebuke the devil. God gives us authority over certain thoughts and its up to us to stop them in their tracks. This only comes by discipline. Now when ever a thought comes into my mind I pray against mind binding spirits. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and a evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil; for out of his heart his mouth speaketh. Does this mean that crazy thoughts will not happen? No but God's people are a disciplined people. To whom much is given much is expected. Praises be to the most high God my lips shall never cease form giving him praise.

I was reading a passage in a book by Joyce Meyer called battlefield of the mind. I began reading this book because I find myself in and out of thought at times. I could have a good thought and than all of a sudden a crazy thought out of no where pops in my head. From the first time I saw this book it intrigued my spirit. The spirit of disbelief attacks our mind making us reflect on everything but the things of God. I analyze in this way, if the spirit of disbelief is working so hard against us there must be truth in the love of God. Why work so hard against me if my mind is set on Christ. The spirit of the lord is truth. The spirit of the flesh is what feels good at the moment. God's word is meditated on so that you keep it bound in your heart. Mans word is for the moment. I am amzazed at Gods word it is definitely what sustains me. If god is for us who can be against us. Glory Amen!