SPIRITUALLY CLOGGED

DOUBT AND UNBELIEF

Doubt and unbelief are two top things that will clog your spiritual pipe and close the flow from heaven.

James 1:5-7 (KJV)

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

DOUBT AND UNBELIEF SHUTS DOWN HEAVEN!

TODAY'S TOPIC:  UNCLOG YOUR HEART

The above scripture tells us that if we have doubt and unbelief we will not receive nothing of the Lord. However, there are some other little nuisances that can cause spiritual clogging and hinder our blessings.  There are many things that can hinder the flow of God's Spirit flow in your life.  Take a look at the following scriptures and let's look at a few things that can affect the flow:

1. Psalms 66: 18
2. Proverbs 6: 16- 19
3. James 1: 20 
4. Revelation 21: 8

If these are in your pipe (life)... YOU NEED SPIRITUAL DRANO.....

Here's what you will do today... 

Take each scripture and list the things that will clog your spiritual pipe, then next to it write what spiritual Drano (use scriptures) can be used to remove the clog.  

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE THE BLOOD OF JESUS! 1 John 1:7

Remember to flush out anything that will hinder the flow of God or shut heaven down.  If you have doubt and unbelief or regard any iniquity in your heart you will be clogged up and will need Spiritual Drano to release the flow!  

God Bless and Keep The Faith

Virtuous Jewel

POINT OUT THE POSSIBILITIES

ENCOURAGEMENT CAN LIFT THE MOOD AND REMOVE FRUSTRATION!
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (KJV)
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Thank you Joanna Weaver for making in a difference in my life - For your books that transforms and bring change to the lives of so many especially me! 

TODAY'S TOPIC - RECOGNIZE POTENTIAL

Encouragement does not mean you have to do the work or obligated to get involved but it can mean to become a person's cheerleader.

Before you do that ask yourself...

• Are you happy for the person's success or envious?
• Are you an encourager or a critic?
• Are you anticipating failure or success?
• Are your words icy or warm?
• Are you formulating your opinions or seeing possibilities?

Read the stories in Acts 9: 26-28, Acts 11:24, Acts 15: 36-39 follow with Colossians 4: 10-11, can you relate it to your own personal circumstances?

Many people point out the problems instead of possibilities

There are many simple ways you can give encouragement.  Let's begin today!

• Make a list of those who could need some encouragement
• List some ways you can encourage or point out the possibilities to them
• Chose one or two people today and point out the possibilities to them

Remember, just listening can be a means of encouragement.  Become someone's cheerleader, and cheer them on to their dream or cause.  Encouragement is also right in line with prophesying - Romans 12: 6-8.  

Hebrews 10:24 (KJV)

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works

God Bless and Keep The Faith!!

Virtuous Jewel

ORDER AND STRUCTURE IN MARRIAGE

GOD'S WAY 

It must be a Male = Man and a Female = Woman
(Please read the beautiful illustrative story in Genesis 2 with a concentration on verses 22-24) - ANY OTHER STRUCTURE OUTSIDE A MAN AND A WOMAN IS OUT OF ORDER!

Matthew 19:5 (KJV)
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Purity and Sanctity - Marriage must be pure of all ungodliness and unholiness.  
Matthew 5:27-28 (KJV)
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Ephesians 5:5  (KJV)

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

God's Structure - Whether we like it or not God comes first the man is the head of the family and the woman falls next in line.  Any other arrangement is out of order.

Ephesians 5:21-25 (KJV)
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

That's the structure and order of marriage - God's Way!
IT WON'T WORK ANY OTHER WAY!

TODAY'S FOCUS:  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

To be able to keep the structure as God ordained for marriage we must understand the role of each partner. 

What are your thought on the roles of the following in the union of marriage in this outline:

1. Christ - Head of the church and the Savior of the body 
2. Man - The head of the wife
3. Woman - Submits to the husband 

How is the church subject unto Christ?

How is the wife subjected to their husband?

Remember, God ordained and structure marriage for His purpose an His plan.  Diverting, amending, restructuring and interfering into it changes His divine order and brings damnation and disorder.  Follow the plan and.....

DO IT GOD'S WAY!

God Bless and Keep The Faith!

Virtuous Jewel

INHERITANCE BLOCKERS

STICKY FINGERS

By definition Sticky Fingers means a propensity, (a strong natural tendency), to steal.  

When you take something that does not belong to you that is considered stealing. Holding back something that belongs to someone else is also stealing.

Your sticky fingers may just be the cause of your financial struggles.  Let's take a look at what a good steward (man or woman) does.....

Proverbs 13: 22(KJV) - A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Are you a just man or woman? How does the financial future of your children and grandchildren look like?

LET'S LOOK AT TWO INHERITANCE BLOCKERS: (Please share your thoughts)

DON'T ROB GOD

Malachi 3:8-10 (KJV)
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

DON'T ACCEPT BRIBES

Deuteronomy 16: 19(KJV)  - Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

TODAY'S FOCUS:  ORDER IN YOUR FINANCES

After you have seriously considered the inheritance blockers above and have aligned yourself to the disciplines, get your financial life in order!

While many things are based on the economy and other life factors, your personal finances are your responsibility.  It's not as a result of how much money you make, the job you have or the breaks you get, but... how accountable are you or are you a good steward?

Money management and budgeting is a fundamental key to the success of financial order.  Let's discus the following: 

1. Do you have a financial plan?
2. Do you have and maintain a budget?
3. What does your financial future look like?
4. Do you have a savings and or resources for a rainy season?
5. Are you a faithful tither and giver?
6. Are you an impulsive/compulsive spender?
7. Are you over-obligated or financially disabled?  (How/Why)
8. Are you a good Steward/Accountable?
9. Are you thrifty, a bargainer or an investor?
10. What are some of the distractions to your finances?

Make it a priority to set your financial house in order - TODAY!

Remember to avoid financial tragedy and the flow of God's blessings, remove the inheritance blockers.  To be successful and have financial clarity and freedom avoid having sticky fingers.  Do not accept bribes for it blinds the eyes of the wise and corrupt decisions.  Be wise - BE A GOOD STEWARD!

God Bless - Keep The Faith!

Virtuous Jewel

THINGS THAT CLUTTER

 ORDER IN YOUR HOME AND LIFE                                                                                                                              

Colossians 3:5-10 (KJV)
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

TODAY'S TOPIC: BRING ORDER - REMOVE THE CLUTTER 

Here's a list of things from the scripture above that are considered as things that can clutter your house and personal life:

(Look up the meaning of each word and see if it applies to your home or personal life; then make a list of something that is apparent in your home or life in each of them - write them down pray over it and ask God for the victory in that area - ie... uncleanness - Home: messy closet, bathroom not tidy; Personal - cheating, nasty habits, swearing etc...) 

Fornication
Uncleanness
Inordinate Affection
Evil Concupiscence
Covetousness (Idolatry)
Anger
Wrath
Malice
Blasphemy
Filthy Communication
Lying

Remember, removing the clutter will bring order to your life and home.  Lay aside every weight listed or others that will clog the favor and blessings of God.

Hebrews 12: 1-2 (KJV)                                                                                          

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

God Bless and Keep The FAITH!

Virtuous Jewel

FWD SERIES # 3 - VICTORY OVER YOUR ISSUES

Train Towards Holiness

Many times habits or situations that you once had given up show up just when you thought you had gotten the victory over it. 

It may seem like you can't keep your promises and wonder if you were truly set free.

The devil may whisper words, like you are a hypocrite, a failure, you will never change and many other lies, but.....

Galatians 5:1 (KJV) 
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Here's how you can exercise and train towards holiness: (You can add to the list)

• Give the issue back to God immediately
• Believe that He has it in His hands and has the control of it
• Stand firm in your liberty and believe that you are free
• Do not entangle or give in to the opportunity of familiarity 
• Do not be obsessed about it in your thoughts - Cast it down
• Don't reclaim it
• Other.....

TODAY'S TOPIC: EXERCISE CONSCIOUS RESTRAINT

If you are faced time and again with the situation that you once laid down, it is important that you consciously restrain your self to engage in the activity or habit.  It must be a willful and willing choice.  Looking at the three scenarios , what would you do if a temptation shows up again: (elaborate on how in each area)

1. "Stick it in your pocket and pull it out once in a while to play with?"
2. "Put it on a shelf and try to muster up the discipline never to touch it again?"
3. "Give it back to God immediately?"

As you exercise conscious restraints lets discuss the following;

• What are the chains that have you bond?
• What addictive power has it's influence over you?
• How do you fill your hunger for God?
• What ingredients would be essential for maintenance of the Flesh Woman Diet?
• What things would be off-limits to you to gain victory over your issues?

Look up scriptures that speaks to your issues, write them and speak them in prayer over your life daily.  

Remember, don't give Flesh Woman a chance to pounce on the opportunity to reclaim old territories, (habits/addictions) but let your hunger be fill by God Himself.  Exercise and train towards holiness by being persistent in faith, prayer and reading of the word.  Train yourself to say yes to God and no to the flesh and you will be free!  

GOD IS WITH YOU - YOU WILL NOT FALL! (Psalm 46:5)

God Bless - Keep The Faith!

Virtuous jewel

 

FWD Series # 2 - THE LINKS TO TEMPTATION

A WAY OF ESCAPE

Are you experiencing temptations or addictions that you feel you can't overcome?  

Fear not - There is a way of escape........ GOD IS FAITHFUL!

1 Corinthians 10: (KJV)                                                                                                             There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

The question is, Are you willing to accept the way?

For many people they struggle with accepting the way of escape more than the temptation itself.  For example.... An alcoholic may resist a friend trying to keep them away from the bar and taking them to church or to get help than the drink.  Though the way was opened to them to avoid the temptation they resisted.  

In many cases we see that opportunities come to break habits or to avoid situations or even tragedies and because of refusing to listen to counsel and taking good advise many fall prey to their challenges.  

WE MUST IDENTIFY AND BREAK THE LINKS!

TODAY'S FOCUS:  ONE LINK BREAKS ANOTHER

Many times the things that we are tempted by stem from another source.  
Joanna Weaver stated that she fought with losing weight for quite a while, and although she prayed and tried many things she got no results.  Until....
God revealed an area in her life that needed adjustment.   She had to give up something that was consuming her life and was a link to her deliverance. (Having A Mary Spirit - Chapter 13 - The Flesh Woman Diet page 190)

What's Your Story?  Take a look at the list below can you identify a link in your life that may be contributing to it? (write what may be some contributing factors)
( Here's an example... Overweight - Too much TV/No prayer or bible reading)

• Alcoholism
• Drugs 
• Abusive Behavior (Domestic/Other)
• Cheating/Stealing/Lying
• Gossip?Arrogance and Negativity 
• Weight Issues and other Eating Disorders
• Murmur/Complain
• Lack of Discipline personal/spiritual life
• Other

If you are struggling with temptation of any sort today, do a soul search and see if there are other links that feeds into the temptation and....

BREAK THE LINKS!  

Here are some hints - indicate how you can achieve them

1. Seek God's guidance
2. Get Help
3. Start a routine
4. Avoid reocurrence

It maybe difficult and challenging, but when God reveals a thing - obedience is the only way to your deliverance. 

Remember, to listen to the voice of God as He speaks and reveals the links to you.  Learn to say NO to the flesh man/woman.  Let God choose the battle and obey His command and know that "obedience is the key to life-transforming discipline."

God Bless you and Keep The Faith!  

Virtuous Jewel