Intro:

We daily are faced with constant distractions. At times we may think that these "little" distractions will not cause us to fall nor lead us to our old habits , cycles, and temptations. The truth of it all is that exact thinking is what is keeping us hostage. It is a lie the enemy (Devil) himself loves to feed us with daily. Just a little of this or that can't do any harm. Let me say, I have been there , you have been there we have all fallen short of God's glory. It's those exact moments we find ourselves in good standing with God our faith is a smooth ride and then right when we think we are strong we fall . We fall to the devils lies and temptations. Today , we will dive in deeper to why we fall back into our old living habits and patterns that the lord has or continues to deliver us from. Spoiler alert, you will overcome you have the victory through Jesus Christ sin has no hold on you!

Take Away:

• Scenerio: Young man dealing with the addiction of lust and pornography.
• To feed the flesh is to succumb to the lies of the enemy in turn , falling prey to sin.
• Sin just doesn't happen it is an intention that we must be aware of the temptation.
• To be aware of our thoughts is key to take our power back from the temptation to sin.
• The devil knows our very weakness. He knows what entices our eyes , our ears , and our very flesh.
• The lord will always give you a way out, but must adhere to the lords rescue.
• James 1:13 "Remember when you are being tempted do not say God is tempting me".
• Where do our Temptations come from?
• When we feed our flesh it will become stronger meaning it will harder to overcome the temptations.
• What are the things, people, places that you're letting in that are making an influence to drive your actions to succumb to these temptations.
• The world becomes more alluring when we feed our flesh .
• James 4:4 "You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God".
• To deny our spirit will lead us to become perfecters of sin.
• The freedom comes when we come to feed our spirit.
• If sin is what you are currently dealing with there is hope.
• Reflection: What is it that I have been feeding myself lately?
• Have you been feeding your flesh or spirit?
• Identify it and take action ask God to help you overcome it.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 "The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure".
• Your weapon? Use the word of God to counter attack the fiery darts of the enemy and temptation.
• Expose to the light the temptations that keep on rising within your life.
• The enemy will disguise himself as the angel of light to lead you into temptation and sin.
• Key: To know the word of God is to be victorious over the enemy.
• Reflection: What area in your life is sin active when you’re frustrated, sad, angry?
• Key: To overcome sin feed the spirit and not the flesh.

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Intro:

The World says, to "Follow Your Heart" . We have all been there done that, where we have come to follow our heart only to end up align with situations , people, places, and circumstances God never meant for us to be align with in the first place. To acknowledge our very thoughts , feelings , and emotions is healthy of course, but to base our very decisions & behaviors from that place is a great way for the enemy himself to use it to fully sabotage what God wants to do within our very lives.

Take Away:

-To acknowledge our feelings , thoughts, and emotions is healthy , but to surrender them at the feet of Jesus it is wise .

-Proverbs 4:23 “Guard your heart above all else for it determines the course of your life”

-The world says -> “Follow Your Heart”

- God says -> “Guard Our Heart”

-When we do the opposite we find ourselves aligned to the wrong people & circumstances.

- To seek the lord is a way to guard our heart and to grow in wisdom.

-The enemy (devil) would love to see us follow our heart , feelings , thoughts , and emotions to fully sabotage what God wants to do over our life.

-To take action by guarding our heart is to be able to have further clarity in the direction God is leading us too.

-To let our guard down is to lay down our very wisdom & discernment . (Giving an opportunity for the enemy to prowl on us) (John 10:10).

- Keep in mind that we are more than conquerors.

-The enemy (devil) can’t come to steal , kill , and destroy God's purpose over your life unless you let your guard down.

- Reflective Question: “Why, would it be wise to guard our heart?”

- When we derive our decisions out of our emotions , feelings, and thoughts we align ourselves out of God's will and come into alignment with what the enemy's schemes.

- God knows our story, don't let your past mistakes keep you in the same place . Let him renew you.

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Intro:

Life is hard and at times we might find ourselves with this question . In what direction is my life heading to? Yes, it is not always a vivid picture . The vision at times may get quite blurry , but I am here to remind you that God knows the vision he knows the plan but most importantly he wants to order your very footsteps into the direction where he knows it will be the best for you.

Now, to see the clear vision of God over our lives we must be able to fully discern God’s voice.

Take Away:

• The lord speaks to us in various ways
• To adhere the Holy Spirits nudging (Solitude Time is Key)
• When he speaks it will come with peace, confirmation, and clarity through his words
• If you begin to question or face confusion it is NOT from God (God is NOT the author of Confusion)
• Seek the throne first for further guidance (The Lord will confirm it)
• Pray for Wisdom & Discernment
• When faced with major decisions (The Lord will direct your very footsteps)
• Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the lord with all your heart; and do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do , and he will show you which path to take.
• When we lay & surrender our ways we will begin to see the vision clearly
• The people, things , circumstances we surround ourselves with will eventually Influence & Impact us.
• Reflective Questions:
• 1. Whose voice are you listening to?
• 2. When I am faced with a major decision who do I first confide in?
• 3. In what direction is your life heading to right now?
• 4. Am I leaning more towards what others are saying or am I leaning to what God is revealing?
• Psalms 1:3 “ They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do”
• The vision becomes clear and the fruit within our lives will show and edify both others and the kingdom of God
• The Lord is leading your very footsteps he is the Plug and Source

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