Perfect Faith Shorts

Jesus said if we have ought against anyone that we are to forgive that person. Ah, but dawg-gawn that forgiveness thing, that can be rather tough sometimes! In fact, some might say impossible in some cases. . . www.perfectfaith.org

One way to discern whether you are holding others in unforgiveness, or even entering into bitterness is where you do not want to see them repent, and change for the better. . . www.perfectfaith.org

When we say, I'm a servant of Jesus Christ, it might be good to ask ourself this question: Am I where He is? The reason for the question is Jesus said, If anyone will serve me, let him follow Me. For where I am, so shall My servant be. If we're not where He is, then it might be a possibility we're not actually serving Him. . . www.perfectfaith.org

What's the difference between guilt and conviction? Well, guilt is the demonic counterfeit of conviction, which does not lead to repentance. Moreover, it actually drives people away from God. Conviction on the other hand is a sign of God's loving kindness that leads to repentance. It actually draws us closer to Him. And incidentally, for those who employ guilt to get people to do things, you're actually doing the very thing the devil does to people all the time. www.perfectfaith.org

Here is a recipe for powerless prayer. Walk in self-condemnation. . . www.perfectfaith.org

If you want to be happy, or perhaps more importantly, fulfilled, here's a place to start. Ask yourself this one question: Am I where God wants me to be? Because if you are in pursuit of anything else, more than likely you're chasing your tail. www.perfectfaith.org

Some people say things to themselves that they would never say to anybody else. As a matter of fact, they treat things better than they treat themselves. And if that's you, the question is, why? Did someone speak into your heart something that took root that doesn't belong there? . . . www.perfectfaith.org

Some have said, "I'm having a hard time hearing from God lately." And for some of you, here's what's going on. The Lord has asked you to let go of something, and He's asked you a few times. But with each time, you find yourself holding onto that thing tighter and tighter, and tighter, and as a result your heart has become closed off. . . www.perfectfaith.org

How many would say, we're living in the end times, it's the final days, Jesus should be returning any time? If so, does your life, do your actions match your words? And truth be told, none of us knows when Jesus is going to return. However, every day is someone's last day. So perhaps, we should be more focused on sharing the Gospel, and making disciples of all people than we are trying to figure when He's coming back. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Can we push aside the Easter baskets and the pageantry for a moment, and actually focus on the Resurrection? In fact, here's a question -it's personal: how's your relationship with God, really? The reason for question is, is God actually wants to resurrect some dead relationships. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Have you ever been in a relationship in which you're just starting to get close with someone, and then out of the blue they get upset over something totally trivial, and they use it against you? . . . www.perfectfaith.org

Most believers already understand the reason that those who seem to have it all, you know, the fame, the riches, the accolades and so on, and are still miserable and still empty is because they're trying to fill a God-sized hole with the things of this world. We get that. But how many Christians have been getting stuck in this need to obtain things, or positions. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Love covers a multitude of sins. And those who conceal a matter, in other words, when someone hurts them and they keep it to themselves, they are actually seeking love. On the other hand, those who go and tell everybody about what someone had done to them, actually cause division -even amongst the best of friends or family members. And that's not the way Jesus told us to handle our hurts. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Here's a couple thoughts on perspective . . . There's something wrong with that picture. www.perfectfaith.org

For those who have been on this emotional roller coaster where you feel wishy-washy, where it seems that peace always eludes you. It's time to make a decision, and that decision is to surrender your life to God through the Lord Jesus Christ, and go all in. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Some might say, "I prayed this prayer, and I meant it with all my heart, but yet I still don't feel right with God." The question is, was there faith and repentance attached to that prayer? . . . www.perfectfaith.org

So, just how well is your plan working? The reason for the question is that there are some who have made plans that they're trying to execute, and things aren't turning out at all. And the reason is they haven't even asked God if it's a good idea to begin with. . . www.perfectfaith.org

The purpose of speaking the truth in love is to benefit the recipient of what's being said. Now if a person has a critical spirit, they will have a tendency to look for faults in other people. And generally they find them. And the question is, how does that affect the relationship, and what does that have to do with truth? Remember this, the Pharisees found fault with Jesus; but in truth, the fault was with them. www.perfectfaith.org

When some say, "I'm waiting on the Lord," what they really mean is I'm procrastinating. Look, some have been given a vision, and with that vision, they been given instructions. And yet, they're still not doing what the Lord has asked of them. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Here's a paradox: there are some who have many possessions; but yet, they are not content, and they actually live in fear of loss. Then, there are some who have very little, but yet, they are content and filled with joy. There's another group who actually possess many things, but . . . www.perfectfaith.org

When considering all that God has given us. Especially when we consider Him given His only begotten Son that we might have eternal life. The fact that Jesus came to this earth with no fanfare, to do the will of the Father out of love for Him and us. Have you ever wondered, What kind of gift could I give God? I mean He's God, after all. Here's a gift idea. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Once you've talk someone you've forgiven them, it's important to take to heart that it is now illegal to bring things up to them ever again. . . www.perfectfaith.org

How many know they''re not fulfilling God's plan for their life, but they want to? Perhaps, the problem is they don't truly believe the Word of God. But some might say, "Actually I do." And if that's the case, the problem is (at least for some) is the fear of man. They are looking for someone to grant them permission to walk by faith. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Yes, we're seeing a lot of turmoil these days. But then, Jesus did say while in the world we would have trouble. But He also said, rejoice, for I have overcome the world. This is not the time to be moved by what you see, or what you hear. But rather, this is the time to stand firm on the Word of God, and look up. Remember, greater is He that's in you than he that's in the world. www.perfectfaith.org

People make hard times even harder by whining and complaining, and worst still, murmuring against God. When a person murmurs against God, it reveals a lack of trust. Not only that, but it dishonors Him. . . www.perfectfaith.org