Discipleship

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32494&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The classic work of 'Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri' 1696- 1787

"Perfection is founded entirely on the love of God: 'Charity is the bond of perfection;' and perfect love of God means the complete union of our will with God's." The essence of perfection is to embrace the will of God in all things, prosperous or adverse. In prosperity, even sinners find it easy to unite themselves to the divine will; but it takes saints to unite themselves to God's will when things go wrong and are painful to self-love. Our conduct in such instances is the measure of our love of God.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32473&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Jesus is to be our center, the reason for our being! And if we keep placing Him first, then we become God's will!

Have you considered that pride is in the same category as the 'big' sins of homosexuality, adultery and the like? Perhaps you are shocked? Maybe you never thought through how pride impacts others, or it's impact on our sanctification, or how God feels about it? Well check our Romans 1: 26-32!

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32471&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

We need to put out the effort and do.

Rom. 12:1-3 tells us "to present ourselves as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God…" just like a Marine finishing boot camp and placing himself for duty; so must we place ourselves in His service. We are to offer ourselves daily! Before our feet hit the ground when we get out of bed, our focus is to be in His will! Jesus is our supreme commander, so say "Yes sir, here I am, ready for service!"

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32469&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Are you ready to engage into the greatest business opportunity conceivable?

Do not assume that to be in God's Will, our lives must be harsh and filled with no fun! God's purpose may be vague; yet, our call is to respond out of our love, which comes from the grace He provided as a result of the guilt of sin!

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32454&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Jesus calls us to know and be for Him; that is to be nourished and grow, as a plant is nourished and grows. As a plant sinks its roots deeper into the soil to receive richer nourishment, so to know the will of God we must sink our will into the depth of Christ and yield to His riches and splendor. Our relationship to Christ is not about a way of thinking or a particular theology but it is to Christ Himself.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32447&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

God's wisdom is seen by His grace, which provides us a way out of our sinful nature, by the means of redemption. This was His choice, His decision, for His glory. God works by choosing us and then, God gives us the means to carry out His plan. In knowing God's Will, whatever decision or dilemma you face, relationships, money, career or whatever… you can rest assured that God has an example and advice for you to follow.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32446&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Using the Mind that God Gave Us!

God has given us a wonderful gift in knowing God's Will; our mind! We have the ability to process information and to discern our situation. Yet, this is a difficult task. We tend to like the easy way out which does not involve too much thought. This is a result of our fast paced and fast food society, where we want the burger NOW! And we want our information now too.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=32445&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Beware of deceptions and misleading choices!

We need to focus on the source; especially those of us who are not experienced in letting God lead us and are easily turned off the path from what seems to be common sense and good opportunities. But these in fact are sometimes tricks of Satan to mislead us and confuse us. Sometimes we misinterpret our own will as being what God's will is. What we think might be the leading of the Holy Spirit may not be from Him at all but just our own selfish inclinations. Our focus needs to be on what God has revealed to us through...

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=72163&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The question that the Blood demands is this: Do we fully understand that we have been rescued from sin and darkness and from hopeless despair? Has that hit home? Are you filled with gratitude because of what Christ has done? To venture further in the faith beyond our saving faith, we have to take heed and be encouraged that God is our rescuer! Therefore, we are to respond in gratitude for His provision and gifts!

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=3844&view=post&articleid=71444&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

What does the Blood of Christ mean? Pure and simple, the blood of Jesus was spilt as a sacrifice in our place so that we could have the necessary redemption to be saved! Jesus makes it possible for us to be forgiven of our sins and saved from God's wrath for our sins. Therefore, through the blood, we receive grace-salvation and eternal life.