How to . . .

Some often wonder, " How can I possible walk closely with God?". Here's a how to guide . . . plain and simple. Stop following the world!

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:1-2)

The only way to follow closely with God is to stop thinking like the world. The pathway to heaven is narrow and a struggle. The highway to hell is wide, slippery, fast, and yes, dangerous. We have to choose daily which way we travel.

It begins with the mind.

. . . but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. (James 1:14-15)

THINK about it!

The end of "The Journey" (Part XIV)

 The end of The Journey, this journey, has come and God has God has replanted the Carroll Family Outreach! We are so amazed and grateful to so many, but especially our great God, Father, and Savior! He has so provided!!! Our labor continues . . .

We had no idea that we would even be moving . . . just wanting to refinance and adjust our finances a bit to be better stewards, yet God redirected everything. He literally moved mountains! All we did was follow.  

We have found these words to be true . . . so true!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;6

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

If you have never tried God . . . do it today. If you have been doubting Him, don't doubt anymore. I dare you!!!! 

Never in my nearly thirty years as a Christ follower have I seen Him work so unbelievably! He is not simply a Rabbi, a Teacher, a Healer, or a Preacher. He is GOD! Just ask me and I will gladly tell it all!!! 

On to the next Journey!

We are not thinking

 Do not become complacent! Physical battles are the easiest to win. It is the mental battles . . . . the internal struggles  . . . that eat away at us. Why? . . .  because we do not see them coming and do not plan to fight them. They come when we are at rest. They come when we are dealing with physical challenges. They come when we are not thinking!

David's sin came when he was celebrating victory. He was feeling good about himself! Our struggles may come after we have been through a losing battle. It may come when we think we are out of the woods. Internal battles can pop up when we least expect. The point is, we must always be prepared! It begins within our minds. (Romans 12:1-2)

We must not run from battle and always be prepared to fight . . . in the battle! God is with us. The Holy Spirit is within us for this reason. 

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. (2 Corinthians 10:3-6)