Spiritual Battles

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Faith development comes from spending time with God, the Apostle Paul suggests we renew our minds, or our way of thinking Rom 12:2.  Considering we live in a hard and fast world full of commercialism and distractions this can be quite a task.  By spending more time seeking Godly pleasures e.g. reading Gods Word, time in prayer and meditation, we can restructure our minds and the way we think.  Yes as Christians we can meditate on Gods on word (Psalm 145:5), we can contemplate on God's creation, his Holiness and our Salvation.  1 Tim 4:13-15 The apostle Paul is telling Timothy to cling onto his Spiritual gifts and Prophetic Words, Timothy is advised by Paul to be "absorbed" in them.  

The Bible teaches us that we are in a Spiritual War! Eph 6:18, full of deceptions that can lead us astray.  Put on the Armor of God, Eph 6:11, in the Amplified Bible it states "which God supplies".  He does this through his Holy Spirit and his word, therefore we need to be entrenched in his word (the Bible) as this is our sword,  meditate diligently on the word of God and spend time in prayer (converse with God) or how can you stand in troubled times.  

We are saved by Grace through faith 1 John 1:9, however faith without works is dead, Jas 2:20-23.  God looks for a repentant heart, thus as seen in Eph 6.14 we need to "walk in righteousness".  Does this mean we will sin no more?  No, however if we confess our sins we are forgiven and we need to repent at that same time.  

Sharing our faith with the "Gospel of Peace" (Eph 6:15) helps us to grow and become more confident.  Jesus said when we confess him before men, he will confess us before the father Math 10:32, it is at these times we feel Gods peace within our Spirit.  John 7:37-38. Here Jesus tells us we need to believe in him as the "Scriptures say", then we will experience the Joy of Salvation and the Holy Spirit which brings our Peace and Joy will flourish within our lives. 

Listen to Gospel music, Christian rock, hymns, contemporary music, put the worldly music behind you.  It is okay to occasionally listen to music that is non Christian, however to renew ones mind and train yourself to be Godly focused; it is far better to listen to Gospel music.  There is free music within our resource links, free bible software and so on.  We are not affiliated with the providers, consider giving a donation at least if you can afford to (to the providers), if not, that's okay I am sure the owner will receive even a bigger gift in heaven.   This site has Links to Free Bible Study Click Here many free studies which I am enjoying myself.  When you visit a web site always search for their statement of Faith, as it is important not to become mixed up in a sect etc.  

Fellowship with other Christians, love one another as Christ loves you.  Be forgiving, patient and kind, let Gods Spirit work through your life, Jesus is our example, follow in his footsteps and you will not go wrong. 
Blessings in Jesus Name