Proverbs 1: 20-33

[MatthewFive]

For a very long time (years in fact) I had been dealing with a lot of emotional struggle in my life, and for a very simple reason - I was ignoring God.

Sometime around the turn of this century I was living in Georgia and attended a First Assembly of God church where I had the opportunity to be baptized in the spirit of God. This changed my entire perception of the world around me and as I continued about my life, temptation and debauchery flourished in it until I came to a point where I would rather have never existed than face the problems in my life.

Not until just last night (or rather at 1:30 in the morning) I knelt beside my bed and created a pool of tears on my blanket while I reveled in the glory that is Jesus the savior, and God as my witness. This, I suppose you could say is my reawakening, my rebirth.

The title of this thread is Proverbs 1:20-33 because it means so much to me in the way I had been living my life. Ignoring the greatness of God and His will in my life caused me to grow angry and upset at the very creation He has given me. With the struggles we face in every day life, and the anger that can build up within us, sometimes it's easier to simply blame someone else and accuse others of their wrong-doings but when you finally ask of God's forgiveness and commit yourself to Jesus then everything seems to fall into place.

I didn't know where else to post this, and I guess this is my testimony. Maybe my struggles will help others understand, and maybe those who have doubts will be able to take comfort in what I've finally realized for myself to be true. God bless.

 

[Peace Seeker]

Nice post, that verse nicely sums up the condition of mankind. We reject God's perfect ways and cling to our own vain ways, to our destruction. When I struggled with the same thing you did, I always thought it would be too hard to be a Christian - rules, rules, rules, don't do this, don't do that, etc. But that was the flesh talking.

As I have matured in Christ I have discovered what a joy it is to serve Him, Jesus' yoke is light and easy. My old ways are gone, my old nature was crucified on the cross with Christ and I am a new creation.

I thank and praise God for you, that His unsearchable love reaches out to us, despite what we do to Him! Our God truly is an awesome God!

 

[Rev T.S.Perkins]

God can so use a contrite heart before him..when we humble ourselves before the lord we are out of the way and Gods plans flourish in our lives every time Isnt it just like God to show out and show up when were ready to lay dwn our pride..God bless you richley..Rev

 

[SpiritLedEd]

The title of this thread is Proverbs 1:20-33 because it means so much to me in the way I had been living my life. Ignoring the greatness of God and His will in my life caused me to grow angry and upset at the very creation He has given me.

"Many are called, but few are chosen." (Mt 22:14)

Note that right after Jesus said this, the Pharisees held a meeting and plotted to trap Him in His words (v15). MatthewFive, the key for you was that you were open to change; you were teachable. I pray that you remain so and that I remain so as well.

Spirit Led Ed (SLE)