I Will NOT Be Shaken!

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?...For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angles, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord

~Romans 8:35,38-39



I am greatful that I am not persuaded with the things of this world nor love the things of this world. Too many times we see people back slidden or trail behind because they have taken their eye off of Jesus. Once we do that we are in for a world of hurt. I do understand that life may not be that forgiving or have the answers to your problems- BUT GOD! He is able to do above all that we ask for! He is great, He is merciful, He is Magnificant! Without the love of Jesus, we are nothing.



What persuaded me to write this is that I have a friend who I care deeply about, but I am afraid that her love of God isn't as strong as it was when I first met her. Her love for Him has slowly deteriorated. It hurts when you see someone step out of God's will and into their own. Nothing good comes from the flesh, and if we know this, why would we even take a chance without Him? The saying, "The grass is greener on the otherside" is not applicable to those who decide to choose a life without Jesus. In the world, you will find more hurt, more sorrow, more pain, more confusion, more anxiey, more fear, more failure, more promiscuity, more let downs, more bad habits, than you would find anywhere! How do I know? Because I've been there...

No matter the circumstance, no matter the situation, no matter who I befriend I will never let anything or anyone move me or take away my love for Christ. I'm saddened when I hear of people who give up on Jesus due to unanswered prayers or just total selfishness. Jesus did not die for us to become our personal genie, but he died for our sins and to give us hope in hopeless situations; to give us strength when we are weak; to keep us pressing foward when our motivation runs low; to give us comfort when we feel lonely. He is more than just us asking for gifts and blessings. He is our strong tower, our fortress when we are weak. Next time you want to ask God for that house, that car, that husband, that wife, that job, try thanking Him instead and praising Him for all the wonderful works that He has done thus far and will continue to do.

Another mistake we make is observing and comparing ourselves to others. The Bible says, For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise 2 Corinthians 10:12. We have to learn to be content with what God has given is, whether it's a spiritual gift or treasures of this world. If we constantly chase after new fashions (clothes, shoes, cars, houses, etc...) we'll find ourselves out of breath. We will never be able to keep up with this fast-paced society. The bible also talks about having a love for these things. John 2:15 says, Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. I dont want to love the world so much that I loose my main focus. It's so easy to get thrown off track. Once you take your eye off Jesus, the enemy will move in and pull you in a new direction. Next thing you know, you are drinking, smoking, fornicating, and doing acts that are not pleasing to him. Our goal is to be pleasing to him in both body and mind and spirit. Jesus says, Be ye holy, for I am holy (1 Peter 1:16) He also states, If you love me you will keep my commandments (John 14:15). Let us walk in newness of life and repent from our sins. Lets turn aside our old ways and walk with Him. He loves us, so he died for us. There is no greater love than this.

Next time you get discouraged, remember we have a living hope! Do not let the things of this world worry you or move you to a place of discontentment. Jesus loves you and desires to hear from you. Talk to Him that you may stay strong. And always remember YOU WILL NOT BE SHAKEN! =)