“On Your Mark”

We get bombarded with all types of information each day. Most often that information is intended to make us think or act in a certain way. But how much do stop and question the information and if we should adhere to it. For the Christian, we need to be sure the information we adhere to is accurate and does not contradict our biblical beliefs. So when we come up against a set of information such as Zodiac Signs that are telling us how we are and how we behave based on times and dates, we should immediately begin to question that. The bible tells us that the heavens, the sun, moon and stars tell us something about God. How grand He is, His majesty and His power. It doesn't then tell us who we are. For that, we need to go to God. In this episode, we explore zodiac signs and our proper interaction with them. We talk about how belief spurs activity and how we need to make sure our belief is in God so our trust in God spurs our activity toward and for God. Be Blessed

Have you ever stopped and examined why you do certain things. You know, like crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, changing direction if you see a black cat. Where do those things come from and why should we be subject to them. In this podcast we talk about the little invasive things that are really tricks of the enemy to distract us and keep us bound. This triggering truth is that we don't have to be bound by superstitions and we are not subject to them. God is all powerful and Jesus is Lord of all. Our yielding to Him breaks all yokes, including those of superstitions.

Ever wondered why it is so hard to accept new information. Turns out we have a natural inclination to fight against anything that challenges where or what we currently are. It's hard to accept things if it means we are or have been wrong. But freedom from chains, bondage, wrong ideas and ideals are all depended on us accepting God's truth and walking in it. Instead of being triggered, we have to be informed and changed. And to be informed and changed, we have to fight our natural urge to resist the truth. In this podcast, we outline how we can overcome our defense and accept freedom through the truth of God and Jesus Christ.

In our world today many things have become triggering. Perhaps most disturbing is the fact that truth seems to be more triggering than anything else. As Christians, it becomes our responsibility to seek out the truth whether it is triggering to us or not. It is truth that grounds us and truth that frees us. In this series, we will began to unravel things in the Christian community that have been viewed as, assumed as and taken as truth and go to God who is truth to be set free. Join us.Uniquelifechurch.org

Our environment carries with it many different things. If we find ourselves unprepared and unaware, the things on the outside can find their way on the inside. When that happens, what is in us will bubble up and come out of us. So we have to be sure to condition ourselves properly so that we are better able to deal with our outside environments. Contending for our joy includes conditioning ourselves in such a way that we can handle what comes at us. This way, no matter what we encounter we are prepared to meet it, deal with it and maintain our joy. uniquelifechurch.org

To be sure, our joy will be attacked. In those moments we have to contend for it. However it is important that we contend properly. Choosing the right battles ensures that not only will we be expending our efforts and energy properly but also that we won't forfeit our joy by fighting awry. When we allow God to fight for us and we fight according to His plan and purpose we can and will win the battle for our joy.

When things are dark and dreary what we need is a way to see our way clear. That way is found in the truth of God's Word. His Word becomes our light that lights our way and gives us the sight and security we need to move forward in God and in joy. As we contend for our joy, lets remember that God's truth is the light that turns our darkness into day.

Joy is something that must be protected, embraced, enjoyed and yes fought for. But we would be surprised how often it comes down to a decision. The world has done a great job impacting the way we think. This sometimes leads us to make decisions about ourselves others and God that diminishes our joy. A great way to contend for our joy is to change the way we think about ourselves about others and certainly about God. When we focus our thoughts and thinking to those thoughts that Christ has about us and others, we will find our joy increasing. We just have to decide to do so.

Joy is suppose to be our natural state. However the pressures of life, the environment around us, the situations and circumstances we find ourselves in all work to press out our joy. Stress, strain and anxiety all play a part in diminishing our joy. What we have to do is to fight to maintain what was suppose to be our natural state. No it is not about what is happening around us, but more what we have or better said, who we have in us and with us. It is trusting God enough to move the unauthorized things out of our lives that is crowding out our joy, and allowing our joy to have its rightful place. It will be a fight, but it is one worth fighting.