Monday, March 17, 2008

R U Beat Down?

My friends, The Message version of the Bible reads in the book of Acts:

10:34-36Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel—that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again—well, he's doing it everywhere, among everyone.

10:37-38 You know the story of what happened in Judea. It began in Galilee after John preached a total life-change. Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, ready for action. He went through the country helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil. He was able to do all this because God was with him."

Often times we find our selves in a struggle. A struggle with ourselves and the voice in our heads that says we're not good enough, we're worthless, or we are powerless over bad habits or addictions and cannot win in life. This is not what God wants for us and He gives us power for an extreme life makeover. A part of the good news that Jesus brings is that all who trusts in Him will find acceptance and power over those things that once held us captive. It is satan's job to bring doubt and negativity to our lives. Our total destruction is his goal--our health, our families, our finances--nothing is off limits if we allow satan's activities to have a place in our lives! Don’t give him permission to hold you down by the way you think! Jesus actively helps us, heals us, and liberates our minds in order to be free from oppression! Think God thoughts, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, you too can be FREE to live an abundant life!

R U FREE 2 WORSHIP?

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