What Consumes You

The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” 

(Matthew 19:20, 21 NKJV)

The man in this story asked Jesus what he must do to be whole... To gain more. Jesus knew what was between Him and the man. For that man, it was money that held him back. And Jesus told him that. But the man walked away. He was not willing to let go of the one thing that consumed him.

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. 

(Ephesians 3:14-21 NKJV)

If we let go of that which is between us and Jesus.. He will give us everything we need. No need to worry. Jesus provides. Jehovah Jireh. 

Jesus, move us. Change us. I'm tired of holding on to the weights. Even if my flesh wants them... They pull me away from You. Lord, help us. Open our eyes. Give us the strength to do whatever it takes to follow after You. Even if that means leaving the thing we "love" most. Make us whole. Show us. Lord, You give us all good things. But when we let something take place of You... Things get dangerous for us. Idols lie and consume us. You fill and protect us. Jesus, You are truth. Fill us with truth. In Jesus name. I rebuke the devil over every reader in JESUS NAME. I rebuke guilt, shame, fear, lust, pride, demons, cloudy vision, gluttony, weapons formed against us, and anger and selfishness in JESUS NAME! EVERY DEMON MUST BOW DOWN TO THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AND LET GO OF US IN JESUS NAME! I send angels to protect and minister to us all in Jesus name! I plead the blood of Jesus Christ over every reader in Jesus name. Fill us with JOY in Your presence. We Love You and we Praise You. We are ONE. In Jesus name. Amen.

Keep Going On

There's a lot to do in life. Recently, I have felt overwhelmed with school and just life in general. There is so much to do and I am only a teenager. The common thought that goes through my head is, "Kristin, how are you suppose to live in the real world and be an adult if you can't simply be a teenager." I quickly shove that thought away. There is nothing that can come against me and Jesus. There is no one that can come between me and the future Jesus has for me. Therefore, I have to remember that the devil is constantly trying to get me to stray from this plan.

Keeping this thought in mind, that the devil wants us off track, can keep us on track. We know that the road with Jesus is not easy but it is worth it in so many more ways than we know. We have to keep our faces and our focuses forward if we want to head that way.

When I have discouraging thoughts rise in my head, I have to rise higher and praise Jesus through my heart and thoughts. You see, we cannot let the devil take us over. We have full control over the devil. Not many people know this, but it is the key to overcoming every obstacle. Simply say the name of Jesus, worship Him, and resist the devil. The devil has to flee when we resist him. When we resist him, we are resisting temptations and schemes as well. We have to be alert though and watch careful with our faces high on Jesus. We can't miss what He is up to. Let's move forward by looking forward with everything we have... eyes, mind, body, love, heart, worship.... all of it. 

Let's lay it all down..  all the idols we worship. None of them have kept their promises. Only Jesus is God. So, let's put down every weight that holds us back and run to Him.

Scriptures To Help
-Romans 8:28
-Hebrews 12:1-2
-James 4:7-8
-Psalm 51
-Psalm 46:10

Jesus, heal us. Fill us with Your Love and please help us realize who You truly are. We need that, Lord. We need You. I'm tired of being tired. Lord, You said to come to You if we are weary and heavy laden. You said that You would give us rest. Hold me Jesus. Hold us all. I plead the blood of Jesus Christ over us all in Jesus name. Give us that hope that doesn't disappoint us. I send angels to protect and minister to us all in Jesus name! Show us Your plan for our lives! In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

The Lies of Idols

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
(Philippians 3:18, 19 KJV)

When I read this scripture, I don't know... I mean, it hit me. "Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things."

The passion I feel behind what Apostle Paul is saying here is... WOW. He weeps as he says this. There are people (at a time this was me too) that walk in the way of the world, idolizing things that promise fulfillment... When it turns our, they lead to destruction. It hurts. I mean, the people don't really think that... They just know they're hurting... Or missing something. There's got to be more to this life... Right?

Let me get personal with you.
There was a time that I felt so empty and hurt. I was seeking fulfillment from boys, "friends", food, attention, and just about anything. I knew that Jesus was God and He was real, I believed in Him, but I was missing that fullness. I knew something was missing.
I dreaded the day as soon as I opened my eyes from sleeping. I didn't want to be here.. I didn't even feel like I was here.
I had a longing for Jesus that I didn't even know was there. It all made sense when I received the Holy Ghost.(Acts 2:4,37-39) I was FILLED WITH THE LOVE I HAD BEEN CRAVING AN TRYING TO FIND ALL ALONG.

Two years later, I realize that even after that filling of Love, idol's promise us fulfillment... But it never happens. Jesus is the only One that can fill us.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
(Matthew 7:7, 8 KJV)

And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
(John 6:25-35 KJV)


Jesus, thank You. I know I still fall short. Forgive me. I NEED YOU. WE NEED YOU. Show us how to LOVE LIKE YOU LOVE! Show us how to be LIKE YOU! Oh to be like You, I give all I have just to KNOW YOU! JESUS THERE'S NO ONE BESIDE YOU! FOREVER THIS HOPE IN MY HEART! I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST OVER ALL OF US IN JESUS NAME! SHOW US YOUR WAYS AND SET US FREE FROM THE BONDAGES OF SIN IN JESUS NAME! AMEN!