Hey You! Stop Worrying God Is in Control

 

 I tell folks," If you don't learn and seek God for yourself, then any clown can give you their version of him."

I have attended many churches, and unfortunately, a vast majority of them are of the erroneous belief that the bad things in life are of the Devil and the good things are of God. If you have been led to view life from this perspective, I can also promise you that you've been missing God quite a bit.

You see, my friend, it would be considered an oxymoron statement (seemingly self-contradictory) if you say to me God is in control on the one hand, but the Devil has done so and so to you on the other hand. If God is in control like we say he is (which I most certainly believe), then we must also conclude at the very least that he's supervising whatever is taking place in our lives, be it good or bad! In other words, more than likely, Satan's intrusion in your life may be a part of God's plan for your life at that particular time. As if he can stop the plans of God.

To be in control suggest having absolute power and authority. At a minimum, everything and everyone must seek your approval or permission to operate or function in whatever it is that you're in control of.

Case and point! In Genesis 12:1-9, God not only called out Abram (later called Abraham) from among his relatives but also made him a stack of promises concerning his seed despite having no children at age 75. Now one would think it would be smooth sailing for Abram after such grand promises. Interestingly enough, beginning in verse 10 of the chapter mentioned above, things began to go south for Abram in that the land started to experience a famine (recession in today's world). This caused Abram and his wife to go into a heathen land for support and resources.

At this point in the story, most "Bible-carrying Christians" would see this circumstance as the Devil's work to hinder God's plans for Abram's life. Well, if you continue to read the story, you'll read where what appeared to be an obstacle literally brought an increase in the time of famine (recession) to the life of Abram. Question! What is it that you're labeling as a disappointment, but it's a part of God's plan for what he's promised you?

My friend, the above biblical account is a candid example of the term "God is in control." Whatever appears to be disappointing, depressing, unfixable, a waste of time, or constant limitations, I promise God is indeed supervising these events all to provide good as your end result, just like he's promised in Romans 8:28.

As a reminder, Romans 8:28 clearly states that "ALL THINGS" (suggesting the good and the bad)are working to produce good for those who love God and those who are called to his purpose.

Whoever this understanding and revelation is for today, know that God is fully aware of your disappointments, constant struggles, depression, fatigue, confusion, and frustrations. However, God wants you to know that even though the Devil is working aggressively against you. Make no mistake, God is undoubtedly in control. With their limited knowledge of God's ultimate plan, Satan and his cohorts are a part of the mystery of developing you into what God has called you to and to become.

God said to remind you and that you must ponder his word, "IN EVERYTHING (GOOD AND BAD) GIVE THANKS; FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS FOR YOU! 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

This setback is just a setup for your comeback…………

Kevin L A Ewing

ewinglakevin@icloud.com

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The mistake of making them permanent

"Everyone in your life has a purpose, whether they advance or delay you. No one is there by accident, chance, or luck, regardless of how you feel about them."

The people who enter our lives, whether intentionally or by chance, often significantly impact our experiences and the paths we take. I firmly believe that each person we encounter plays a specific role in shaping our journey through life, even if their presence may, at times, present challenges.

The problem with that specific individual arose when you made what was supposed to be a temporary stay into a PERMANENT one!

Stop insisting on making permanent what was only meant to be temporary. After the lifespan of anything, the next stage is death.!!!!!!!!!

I don't know who this is for, but the source of your life's stagnation is that what you're holding on to has exhausted its stay with you! Accept the signs for what they are and move.

IT'S TIME TO RELEASE IF IT IS YOUR DESIRE TO INCREASE!

Written By: Kevin L A Ewing
kevinewing@coralwave.com
kevinlaewing.blogspot.com

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

Your lack of self-control and rotten attitude has cost you friends, promotions, favor, opportunities, and once open doors.

Your famous sayings such as, "This is who I am, take it or leave it," "I don't care what others think about me," "My haters are jealous of me," and "They can talk all they want" has caused you not to advance and remain anchored in your current dislike position. You have convinced yourself that because you're loud, arrogant, boisterous, and demanding, folks must honor and respect you.

My friend, if God were to show you the many opportunities you've missed out on because of your lack of discipline and self-control, you would probably hate yourself. Your attitude has clearly been determining your altitude, and based on where you are in life right now is a direct result of your unwelcome attitude.

Check yourself before you wreck yourself. While others appear to be laughing with you, the truth is they're laughing at you, and for the most part, they're spellbound by your immaturity and your inability to display respect for yourself and others.

"He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls" Proverbs 25:28. A city whose walls are broken down suggests that there are no forms of protection, anything or anyone can traffic in and out, no law, rule or principle to be guided by. It is equivalent to one who has no authority over their own spirit. Their lives are in complete and utter chaos..............

They believe life's rules, laws, and principles do not apply to them. However, the end result of their rebellious spirit has left them bitter, angry, and frustrated. In fact, no one wants to deal with them.

Friends, if you feel your life is going nowhere, or everyone else is progressing except you, before you place the blame on anyone, please, take an inventory of your attitude!

HUMILITY WILL ALWAYS BE THE PRIMARY REQUIREMENT BEFORE ONE IS HONORED, Proverbs 15:33

Written By: Kevin L A Ewing

ewinglakevin@icloud.com

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We are guaranteed failure doing things our way

 The scriptures clearly says to us the following, "For there are many plans in a man's heart but it will
only be the counsel of God that shall prevail" Proverbs 19:21.

The above mentioned scripture just so happens to be one of my most favorite scriptures in the bible and here is why. The word counsel is defined as advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. Therefore in essence, the above scripture is literally revealing that even though our minds are consumed with what or how we would like for things to pan out for us; the reality is it will only be the advice, opinion or instructions from God regarding our matters that will prevail or have any value at the end of the day.

Now based on this understanding this aught to change or at least challenge the way that we pray or the things we are about to do. So rather than giving God a grocery list of our desires and wants; what we should be saying to him is the following: "Father as much as I desire or want a certain thing or as much as I desire to do a certain thing, please Lord in the name of your son Jesus Christ, reveal or expose your counsel to me in this situation that I desire to make myself a part of. Father because I am aware that only your counsel shall and will prevail in the end; I don't want to waste my time or attach myself to anyone or anything that will come up fruitless at the end of my pursuit".

In an effort to bring more clarity to this revelation, the scriptures has warned us well in advance of the guaranteed destruction and failures we will experience if we continue to do things outside of the input or counsel of God. Here is what the scriptures has prophesied when we do thing our way and exclude God's counsel.

"There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death" Proverbs 14:12 & Proverbs 16:25. My friends, the mere fact that this same scripture is recorded in the Holy scriptures twice, reveals the dangers of approaching and engaging in matters based on our limited knowledge alone.

As usual and as with all my postings, the Holy Spirit which is the Spirit of truth, responsible for leading us into all truth has just released and reveal God's position on what you're involved in or what you're so determine to become attach to. Your first question to self should be, did I seek the counsel of God on this matter that I desire so desperately or this is something that I want so bad and labeling it as a God thing?

Whomever you are reading this post today, know for sure it is not by accident. Now compare the Godly wisdom and understanding embedded in this post to what you are about to do in this day and in days to come, now please! Keep at the forefront of your calculations, that doing things your way outside of God's counsel will guarantee you utter failure and destruction in the end even though it may not appear so in the initial phase of what you may have determine as the right way.

Written By: Kevin L A Ewing
kevinewing@coralwave.com
kevinlaewing.blogspot.com