"HALLELUJAH", ANYHOW!
Whatever other words of praise and thanks you might give, remember and understand something. The word HALLELUJAH is THE HIGHEST PRAISE the you could EVER give God and bless the name of Jesus with.
This article is for the TRUE BELIEVER", one who has experienced the power of God. One who faith in him has already been established. Those that have conformed and are truly committed to living their life in a godly manner. They are committed to doing this based on the teachings, principles and knowledge according to God's way. This article is Also for the New Converts as well. Usually I direct my statements for the two separate groups in my two different columns under those same names, True Believer and B.I.B.L.E. But in this, because of the subject matter in this article, I feel compelled to acknowledge both groups of people at the same time.
The New Converts in Christ or 'babes in Christ', are the ones I refer to in my B.I.B.L.E column. Those who are just coming into Christ and still learning that the Bible is Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. As a proclaimed faith believing follower in Christ Jesus and God The Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth, I want to ask you something important. But first, I want to say this...
WHEN THINGS ARE GOING GOOD, IT'S EASY TO to give God praise!
It's easy to say THANK YOU JESUS, and feel that sincerely in your heart.
But what I want to challenge you to think about is What is your attitude and heart feeling when things are not going so good?
The other part of the TEST OF THE TRUENESS of YOUR FAITH, is shown by how you act and what say. When life starts to again to prove challenging, ESPECIALLY WHEN THINGS ARE GOING TERRIBLY BAD.....
When things are SO bad, you got to reach up just to touch the ground!
While you are in "The basement of your life"
WHAT IS YOUR ATTITUDE LIKE?
While you are going through your problems, how are you dealing with it?
What are your actions telling God and Jesus about YOU?
What do your actions REALLY say about you through the eyes of others?
Because trust me on this...somebody is ALWAYS watching you! Especially if they know you are a proclaimed God believer! Could be your mother, your kids, your spouse , co-worker or neighbor. And I'm not just talking about non-Believers. Godly believers, including Christians, have been known to quite hard on God's own people. Those Jesus chose to draw near to just as they proclaim he has drawn near to them! So,think about what I'm asking you real carefully. Take your time with this and be honest!
Nobody is around you checking you, pointing fingers and judging you in this.
So take the time to carefully examine YOUR OWN WAYS. Don't let yourself get side tracked with thoughts of someone else's faults. This examination is for self!
And also remember that YOUR RELATIONSHIP with God is just that.. YOUR RELATIONSHIP! So, you will be directly helping yourself by being honest. Be honest in your faith and honest about your attitude in how you deal with certain things.
In Truth, is the only way that Jesus can truly work on your behalf.
See, I've gone through my fair share of problems just like many of you. Going through some now, just like many of you! I NEED a better paying job! Especially one that will allow me to use my gifts and talents with growth opportunities and decent affordable health benefits! Though I possess office and Customer Service skills on a variety of levels. I enjoy what I do now. For the last nearly 7 years, I've been a part-time Professional Public Speaker / Presenter. But I need more opportunities as I desire more from life. NEED an affordable house of my own, to make into my home. I've rented apartments since I was 19, my entire adult life, up until these last few months. And I need my own home like RIGHT NOW!
I never had my own home! And I find it most necessary at this point in my life! I want to be financially independent, in part because I want to be able to help my only son get established. I also have a great desire to become more of a giver! I'd love to be able to buy vehicles, homes and other necessitates for others in desperate situations as well! See reader,
I have angst about things too! But as a "child" of God, giving way to him as my spiritual Father, I know who is going through my problems with me! So, I am not afraid. "If God be fore me, who can be against me". I read and trust in his divinely inspired word. I trust in his "speaking" to and guiding my spirit, giving me knowledge and discernment. I trust in his chastisement of me, for my benefit and the perfecting of me in his eyes. So, though it bothers my flesh sometimes what negative things people have done, do, said or say to or about me now. I know that with people, my life is not the be all nor the end all! There is a higher power that knows all and sees all. A being that we are to reverence beyond people! God uses his power, might and wisdom for righteousness sake, not to selfishly destroy or tear down! He desires the best for us. His word says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you, nor leave my seed begging bread." It is us who turn our back on him! Yes! Bad things happened to "good" people. By the way, there is only one good person, that is God according to Jesus own inspired words. Not even Jesus would take credit for being called "good"!
Moving on. I learned A LONG TIME AGO, that sincere, earnest Praise to God, will not only get you out of yourself, it will help open up doors for you in the spiritual, then the natural. True Praise will get Gods attention!
It will usher you into God's presence, keeping you closely connected to him. That kind of connection will help bring about JOY in your life and will help to establish and sustain it within you. That Godly connection between you, God the Father, God The Son and The Holy Spirit, will provide you with continuous comfort and help. The kind that will help you up, out and over some major messes that you may not otherwise be able to make it through, in tact! It will keep your mind at peace.
I also need to tell you this Dear Reader. Have to mention Prayer in this article along with praise. Both are essential and are thee major ways to connect with God. These are must do's, if you are Godly believers and those who are seeking him. There is a such thing as praying amiss. Amiss prayers are not prayed in the spirit of God or in the will of God and therefore are not fruitful in their results. Like prayer, praise that God embraces and honors has to be sincere and true as well! That kind of praise, he considers it to be like a "sweet smell." Now, can you imagine that God is so taken with your praise, that he considers it a sweet smell? Think of when you smell a beautiful fragrant flower. That fragrance is hard to ignore! So much so, that you want to keep smelling it over and over again, because you can't get enough of it! You may even buy some to take them home to fill your home or other personal space with the fragrance, because it is so beautiful. You may even purchase some of those flowers to share with others, perfuming, beautifying their space!
Now, knowing or having read that God is greater than people, and he absolutely enjoys being appreciated and revered, imagine this! Imagine with all his power... power to heal the sick, power to resurrect the dead even, power to cause miracles including saving nations from utter annihilation (Israel), power to save souls from eternal death with just one word, power to edify you before humanity including your enemies, power to feed, clothe and provide for the poor etc...
Considering all of that, how MUCH MORE then, could he do for you and others because of your sweet smelling praise of him? Hmm!
FOR YOUR OWN SAKE Dear Reader,
whether you are a True Believer or a new convert.
I HOPE YOU HEAR WHAT I'M SAYING.
