A Word From The Spiritual Crazy Lady

 The title above may seem a bit absurd, let me tell you, if you are not ready to read this post, it will sound absurd! Rest assured, I'm not mentally going crazy (at least I don't think) but sometimes I wonder. The incredible thing about being a Christian and walking with Christ, I start thinking things differently, I start seeing things differently, I start hearing things differently and I start having a heart change about certain issues in my life. That's all done by the Holy Spirit. It has taken a while to get me there, that's because I'm finally listening. 

 The other day as I was driving, I tuned-in on the radio. Normally I use the radio as background noise or listen to music to make my drive more interesting. I started really paying attention to the lyrics of each song and try to figure out the meaning behind it. It's no secret that 90% of songs on the radio have talked about sex. I know this because it was so hard to find a station (other than Christian radio) which didn't play music talking about sex.

 Here's something that really disturbed me. I looked up a few songs and words and meaning behind the lyrics. There are artists who invited satanic words into their lyrics and music. That alone is enough gateway to have demons come into your life without you realizing it. Maybe not in a manifestation (I believe if you have the Holy Spirit in you, He leaves no room for demons to possess your body) but giving demons ground in your heart will cloud your mind. You become blind, therefore causing sin.

 I've heard that even certain beats or bass can be a gateway for demons. I don't have facts or knowledge to know if that is actually true but I do believe that is a strong possibility.

 Since then, it has really bothered me to listen to those songs again. It's like I can't even stand listening to radio anymore because I now have different ears for it. Meaning I'm not allowing demons to take their place in my heart and mind.

 I'm not saying music in general is sinful, I'm simply saying as a Christian, it is my duty to stay away or close all gateways which invites those demons. Starting with, what I like to call, bad songs. If a song talks about sex, drugs, money, murder, cursing someone, satanic words, harm, than it's a bad song. Yes I said it, let me be crazy uptight for a sec. I have biblical verses to back me up:

  "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.
This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
For where envy and self seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there."
-James 3:14-16

Here's a great one:

"For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
  whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame---who set their mind on earthly things.
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself."  -Philippians 3:18-21

 So I conclude this by saying, I have a citizenship in heaven, my life is only temporary on this earth. I will not give gateway to my heart for the enemy. I'm giving my heart to Christ. I'm surrendering myself to my Heavenly Father. I'm finally hearing the Holy Spirit speaking to me and my actions. Thank You, Lord Jesus!

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My Father's Helper

Jesus promises another Helper

"If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever--- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans, I will come to you." -John 14:15-18

 This is a promise which Jesus said to His disciples, unfortunately they did not understand what that meant until Christ's crucification. Sometimes you are not meant to understand a promise, you are not meant to understand when a promise seems broken. That's when He wants you to trust in Him. Jesus is the most trustworthy human being who walked on this earth and yet those who listened to Jesus and didn't trust him, missed out on something wonderful!

 The Holy Spirit (or Spirit of truth) is Jesus Christ in a spirit form. I can't imagine life without the Holy Spirit. He teaches your heart what is right and wrong, that is called "your conscience ". I've felt a conviction in my heart for things that are not pleasing my Father. It's the way I mature in my life, that is how I grow and strengthen my faith.

 The Holy Spirit also brings peace in your heart. There's something about trust and faith that gives a sense of peace in mind and in heart. When I surrendered my fears, concerns, goals, plans, the Holy Spirit (my Father's Helper) gave me a sense of peace. It's like after giving up a burden, He grabbed me into His arms and said, "it will be ok".

  The Holy Spirit brings joy in your heart. I have enjoyed the presence of other Christians because they also have the Holy Spirit in their heart. It really makes me energized to be in that company. I also know how to laugh more. As the saying goes, "laughter is good for the soul". So true! It's feeding your soul with the nutrients your heart and soul needs. It feels like drinking an ice cold beverage on a hot and sunny day.

  I also have learned how to "let it go", anger, grudges, hurt, heart ache - it damages your soul to hang on to these. When I let go to many of these, what I like to call, viruses, a sense of contentment and happiness sinks in. Anger is the deadliest virus you can hang onto and destroys relationships. Instead I've enjoyed being with the people who hurt me, angered me, I've been bitter towards but I've let it go.

  Even when I'm not listening to the convictions of the Holy Spirit or listening to the promptings, He is so patient with me. The Spirit of Truth is so gentle with my heart and soul and bring goodness and blessings to my life. These are fruits of the spirit which the Holy Spirit gives my soul. I don't deserve this love but my Heavenly Father is so merciful to me.

Jesus' promise is living through our lives today and again I really don't know life without the Holy Spirit.

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