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Jan. 16, 2006 - New Energy

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.

The soul is your mind, will and emotions. When we give into the flesh, we harm our soul. Our minds are confused, our emotions in turmoil and our wills become worn down and weaken. This brings death to us. As we are connected to much to our soul, if our soul is unhealthy, our body begins to lack energy. We get lazy and fat and then we hate ourselves.

This all comes because we do not abstain from fleshly lusts. Wow! Doing what the flesh wants really does bring death to us.

But on the other hand, when we sow to our spirit, we will reap life. I recently too a few days off and spent large blocks of time with God. I read, listened to tapes and prayed. What a difference I noticed when I returned to my normal life. I had more energy, and vitality. My spirit was full and ready. My mind was sharper, my will strong, and my emotions were under control My soul was at peace. My body was energized and I lost weight. What benefits come when I take time to build up my spirit.

I have decided to take regular prayer retreats and also during my daily life, spend more time in prayer and in God’s Word.

One big key to doing that is to make it more important to me than eating, sleeping, shopping, and entertaining myself. A couple years ago, I made an investment and got an on line Bible College course. I had to make studying a priority or I would not have finished. I gave up T.V. and videos and when ever I had time, I did my courses. I finished! This is what we do with things that are important to us: we make time for them. But we must see the incredible benefits and we must want to do them. I must remind myself that my very life depends on the time I spend with God and His Word- it is that important.

Prayer: Thank you Lord for showing me the radical change that comes from spending time with you. This is what I have been missing. I need you more than ever, as life gets more complicated and I am expected to produce more than ever. I want to serve you and will not resist the opportunities you place in my path. Thank you for the energy I need to do your will.

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace…after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you.

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Jan. 19, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Thanks so much for sharing your post... I would so love to have you in our BOOK TALK forum if you had the time... my goal there is to make sure women do spend time reviving their souls. In reading your post, I know you know exactly what I mean.

Blessings to you and yours!
Amy

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