So, now you're saved. What's changed in your life?
Not much? Oh, you have no doubt found a few habits you are now uncomfortable with, that seem to have no place in your new life and you're trying to "clean house" but though you've been concentrating on their removal, they stubbornly hang on.
That doesn't work--remember the rule "Whatever you do, don't think about a purple elephant"? Your mind is a vacuum, filled by whatever you prioritize. The only way to delete something is by replacing it with some that will serve you better. Replace something bad for you with something beneficial, something that gives strength or wisdom. As you run across a Bible verse that seems to bear on your current concern, memorize it or add it to your journal so you can readily return to it as needed. Think of it as arrows in your quiver for another stormy day of battle, Kemosabe, because you will need all the ammunition in your arsenal against The Enemy, all the inner strength in your spirit, muscles to keep yourself on the right path and guidance to protect your neighbor from a destructive path.
Don't engage the Enemy without a plan or without becoming armed with Scripture and prayer. Any soldier will tell you, preparation, training and complete faith in your Leader must precede your battle. The life you have chosen will be an ongoing battle with an enemy well-versed in warfare by deceit, temptation, lies/to remind you how powerless He thinks you are.
You don't feel it? Read the training manual (the Holy Bible, God's Word, your guarantee of ultimate success). You will be trained on the job and expertise comes with experience and the feeling of confidence comes when you look at your yesterdays' successes with Him. You may never feel ready to begin but He is! Never leave home without Him/
Above all, don't sit passively by, watching the battle of good vs. evil. Stop sitting around waiting for the Holy Spirit to zap you instantly into the saint you already are, and you just don't realize yet. Behave like a saint and you will believe you are one. You may never feel ready or good enough (no one is) Show up, suit up, Buttercup, for a thrilling, bumpy road ahead. You didn't think this journey would be a picnic after the experience of Jesus, did you? It is soooo worth it.
r the Holy Spirit to Zap you into becoming a saint instantly--you had Him when you said yes to Jesus--He now is your daily Companion--He's ready when you are! He goes where you go! Report for duty; you now are under command of the One who triumphs and retains complete control of the world He created for all His faithful followers. Hallelujah!
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