Pet peeves

Have you ever noticed little things that just severely irritate you, that don't seem to have any affect on the vast majority of people?
I have personally had MANY pet peeves over the years, however, very few of them carried over into my redeemed being.
Praise God!
A few that I still joke about, are people mispronouncing words like "exit", people using their teeth for things other than eating, and repetitive speaking. I'm still aware of the fact that I don't care for these things, but they don't have an emotional affect on me like they did my fallen nature.
There are, however, a few that did carry over.
Things like lying, being wasteful, and gossiping still drive me crazy!
However, one of the worst ones is when Christians say things that aren't biblical and it costs the world Truth that will set them free.
The phrase that ranks at the top of this list is, "God is in control". This causes the world to look at all the pain, suffering, and destruction and wonder why anyone could love and serve a God so heartless.
The good news is...

God is NOT in control!

First John 5:19 tells us, "We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one."

Did you catch that? The WHOLE WORLD  lies in the power of the evil one!
What does that mean?
It means, when you look out your window, watch the news, or visit the hospital, it should be abundantly clear that God is NOT in control! God is NOT a God of confusion and disorder, but One of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33). These things are all the evidence of the devil running the show here on earth! Please don't misunderstand me! I AM NOT saying that the devil is more powerful than God!
Absolutely NOT!
God is so powerful that He lets love draw us by free will rather than controlling us like mindless puppets!
What I AM saying, is that in the Garden of Eden, when God created man, He told Adam that everything was given to him and that he then had dominion over all! Then at the fall, Adam handed that dominion over to satan! That ugly serpent has been wreaking havoc on this planet ever since!

The enemy even confirms this while tempting Jesus in the desert.

Matthew 4:8-9 says "Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, 'All these I will give You, if You will fall down and worship me.'"

Jesus of course refused to worship satan because He knew that all the kingdoms of the world would be given to Him again! Woohoo!
After Jesus died on the cross, and before He returned resurrected, He made a little pit stop in hell and took the keys of dominion back from the enemy!

Well then, wouldn't that mean that God IS in control?
Nope!
You see, Jesus did this outside of time!
Whaaaaat?
I know this is a tricky concept to understand, but did you catch the part where I said Jesus went to HELL to get the keys from satan?
During this age, we know that our adversary is prowling the earth to and fro like a roaring lion, looking for any he can devour (1 Peter 5:8).
It's not until the end of ages that the devil who deceives us, is thrown into the lake of burning sulfur where he will be tormented day and night for ever and ever (Revelation 20:10).
Jesus, while "in the grave", LEFT TIME as we know it, went to sprinkle His blood on the mercy seat, and regained dominion. Jesus has GIVEN that dominion to all who believe and call on His name!
Did you get that?
Jesus GAVE dominion to believers!

So... Christians are in control?

Yes and no.
Christians HAVE been given control,
but the issue arises in the fact that few in the Church understand and walk in the authority they've been given, so rather than shutting down the demons party in this world, many are submitting to it! Thus, the enemy remains in control.
THIS is why WE, the Body of Christ, are called to RISE UP and destroy the works of the devil!
We are called to
spread the Good News that sets the captives free,
heal the sick,
raise the dead,
cleanse the lepers,
cast out demons,
and love as we've been loved
because love NEVER fails!
As we continue to walk in this authority,
pushing back the gates of hell,
and claiming what is rightfully ours,
dominion WILL BE RESTORED!!!

Are you ready to rise up, and

RUN WITH ME CHURCH!?!!!
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I JUST DON'T SEE IT

Go to church on Sunday.
Come home and watch tv.
The news is filled with horror.
God we really need Thee.
Getting crunk on Friday.
The bartender knows my name.
Share the love of Jesus,
As long as you can hang.
Each night it's time for porno.
I struggle like them all.
Everyone's a sinner.
Didn't you read about Paul?

This is the sound of the western world.
A people proclaiming faith.
I just don't see this in my bible.
Aren't we sick of being fake?

I like to watch action movies.
Zombies, killing, sex, and crime.
Sure I'd like to read my bible,
But I just can't find the time.
I let a cuss slip here and there.
I know I'm not a saint.
Sometimes I get so angry.
Even Jesus lost restraint.
The club is full of people
That definitely need saving.
I can't reach them if I don't drink,
Pop some pills, and do some raving.

I hear excuses all the time.
Why we can't be free.
I just don't see this in my bible.
Is it only me?

Did you hear about John and Jess?
I heard John just moved in.
No, we're not gossiping.
Just praying for their sin.
I got the new Drake album.
His beats are frickin raw.
Sure he degrades women,
But I'm not under law.

So many people claiming Christ.
Not an Acts church to be found.
I just don't see it in my bible,
The only real is underground.

Picket signs and condemnation.
Mouths have been red taped.
Yes that baby's a living person,
But so is the girl who just got raped.
Some have chosen a life of sin.
They've decided to live in doubt,
But them being cold isn't as bad,
As the luke warm that get spit out!

No I'm not a radical,
A Charismatic or Pentecostal!
I'm a CHRISTIAN! No compromise!
And my friends, THIS is the gospel!

Is music JUST music?

Let's go back in time. Way back. Before time even existed. Before the earth was ever created. All that was, was the Godhead in three Persons, and a host of angels. There were three main angels, called arc angels. One of these arc angel's name was Lucifer, and he was in charge of worship. This arc angel became proud and wanted to make a god of himself, which resulted in him getting demoted to the arch enemy of God, satan. When demoted, he didn't forget the gifts he was given, and now uses them to destroy God's people. You may be asking yourself, why would God put one of the most powerful creatures He had created at that time in charge of something as silly as worship?! And, how could it possibly destroy people?! The answer to this is astounding! Worship (which all music is, since it's used to exalt or idolize something or someone) is incredibly powerful! Music, if used correctly, can bring you great victory. Accounts in the Old Testament tell of armies who put worshippers on their front lines, and we're miraculously victorious! It continues to bring great victory for people all the time today! Music can also, if used incorrectly, cause great destruction and sorrow. No matter which course you go, it has the power to control you.

Let's look at some examples...
Have you ever been really tired or unmotivated when you needed to clean the house or do work, and turned on upbeat music to get yourself motivated?
Have you ever been super stressed or tightly wound from a hard day and put on some mellow music to soothe you or put you to sleep?
Have you ever had difficulty concentrating while studying or preparing a project and put classical music on to get your brain engaged?
Have you or your spouse ever put romantic music on to "get you in the mood"?
Have you ever had plans to go out with people at night, but felt too exhausted, so you turned on some dance music to get you pumped up?

These are all very real examples of the every day use of music to control your emotions, energy level, mental capabilities, etc., and it goes much further beyond this!

Do you struggle with anger?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it angry and violent?

Do you struggle with lust, perversion, or pornography?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it very seductive and sexual?

Do you struggle with depression?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it very defeated and hopeless?

Do you struggle with addiction?
Check the music you listen to!
Is it glorifying drug and alcohol use?

I have personally lived through every single one of these examples!

I was filled with rage until I met Jesus and He revealed my need to stop listening to gangsta rap. Not only rage, but a complete lack of purpose for my life.
I remember every single time I would hear the song "Move b****h (get out the way)" by Ludacris, I would find myself driving at ridiculously excessive speeds down the highway, dipping in and out of traffic, putting not only mine and my children's lives in danger, but everyone else's as well.

I was filled with lust, addicted to promiscuity and pornography. Jesus revealed to me that those behaviors were rooted in my daily habit of filling my ears and mind with sensual R&B.

I was addicted to just about every substance in the book while partying to music that was all about getting drunk and high as a lifestyle. The songs made it seem as though this behavior would lead to more fun and excitement, but only left me empty and craving more.

On the flip side of this equation, now, if I feel anger trying to make an appearance, I start worshipping God, or simply turn on Christian worship music. Almost instantly I can sense my affections turn towards Him, instead of being focused on myself, and my problems. When this happens, anger doesn't have any power to advance.

My entire family used to have difficulty sleeping at night because of wandering minds, worries, nightmares, etc, but that's no longer an issue since we starting playing a Spirit infused piano instrumental CD every night while we're in bed!

I no longer struggle with any lust, addiction, rage, or lawlessness. I no longer feel the desire to fill my ears with noise that degrades me, others, or God! I no longer feel any emotional attachment to songs from my past that once held a dark sentimental meaning. There are no longer songs that bring me painful debilitating memories!

I'm no longer a slave to tunes that strum my heart strings to the beat of an evil war drum! My heart rejoices to the beautiful sound of Abba singing and dancing over me!
Sometimes it's a love song.
https://youtu.be/X5x_3uzyf-I

Sometimes it's a shout of confidence.
https://youtu.be/p2wf9DvhrPw

Sometimes it's the roar of victory.
https://youtu.be/Xk_b0VweDx8

Sometimes it's a battle cry.
https://youtu.be/QtLGNYeIZQ4

Sometimes it's just soaking in His presence.
https://youtu.be/i07ZG4dnC3c

Whatever the sound, it always speaks grace, mercy, love, and identity! It always speaks a positive word over my soul! And it always leaves me on a high note!

Run (to the beat of His heart) with me Church!
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