... Now screw your attention down and form habits, give diligence, CONCENTRATE. 

Join me over the next 7 episodes as I dive into a study of Virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love.

Today I spend time on Virtue.

Jesus is the way. What does turning towards Jesus look like in this season of your life?

If we ask, we will be shown.

Why are you not a saint? Sit on this for some time and come back with the Sins which you are holding dear.

Oswald says "It is either that you do not want to be a saint, or that you do not believe God can make you one."

Links to the commentary I referenced by John W. Ritenbaugh

What are you stumbling over in your life? Why are you refusing to turn to Jesus at that point?

I know it is extremely difficult to give things up when I feel so justified in my feeling but, the stubbornness ultimately keeps me from Jesus and when I think outside my FEELINGS I know He would not want me burdened by it. 

Ask yourself this question... Where is the majestic vitality and might of the Son of God about that? "That" being the sin you keep in your heart knowing it doesn't belong there. 

Remember, we serve a MIGHTY GOD so be MIGHTY!

Luke 11:2

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY...

"Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread; 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation."

Time to set pride aside and beg God for help, knock and ask.

If you do not know where to begin or what to ask for, ask God for the Holy Spirit on the word of Jesus Christ. When the Spirit does its work in you, then you begin to get it and gain insight from the Lord. Seek with intention, beg for guidance and discernment. 

This is a big question to ask ourselves. God, what do I do moving forward?

I can tell you this... I don't know what you need to do next.

I can generally say this... CUT THE MOORINGS!! In what way are you tied down, chained, or anchored? Turn to Jesus, read the word and step into the unknown. Maybe it's having conversations with people you wouldn't typically have. Perhaps it's reaching out to people you haven't talked with in a while. Maybe it's forgiving someone. Perhaps it's breaking free of addictions or behaviors that serve idols and turning to Jesus.

You know best, just be honest and turn away from "x" and turn towards Jesus. 

When we are haunted by God we will say "The Lord is my helper, I will not fear..." after listening to God. Get hold of the Fater's say-so, and then go out into the world with good courage!

God will not fail you. You can fail yourself, man can fail you but God's grace for you is neverending. 

Fearing the Lord will cast out (X). Beleive it for it is written.

Fearing the Lord will bring triumph over (X). Beleive it for it is written.