 Matthew 15:25-28 One of the primary characteristics of truly effective faith is perseverance, which could be defined as active patience - a "keep-trusting-while-you're-waiting" attitude -regardless of the circumstances. Christ will honor those who remain true to Him through great difficulty, even when He does not seem to answer or to care. The "dogs" Jesus referred to were house dogs or pets. The woman understood Jesus' implication about the family pet not having the same privileges as the children (Matthew 15:25-27). Jesus was actually testing her faith. Yet, she was willing to receive whatever Jesus would give her. Jesus rewarded her persistent faith by giving her everything she asked for (Luke 18:1-8; 1 Peter 1:7; Mark 7:27). In our , there are many changing seasons. We go from feeling joyful and close to the Lord, to grieving and feeling like He is distant. We wrestle with our doubts and questions, wondering if God even hears us or if He is even real. Our faith decreases when we look around us, not up to God and His purpose. No Christian goes through this life without feeling weak in their faith at times, but we all can take comfort in knowing our God is Jesus Christ-- He is with us in every season, whether good or bad. Let's Pray: We ask that You would create in us a deep hunger in our hearts to help us be students of scripture. We pray that You would give us the discernment and wisdom to always line up what we are hearing and thinking with Your Holy Word. In Jesus' Name Amen. Bible Study Tools I Use:
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We have two Aussies that are part of the family. Giggles and Tonka are siblings. Tonka is the one that will really helps me with moving the goats around. Giggles stands guard at the gate. She lets Tonka do all the leg work.
Then we have a Miniature Dachshund that’s the last of all our doxies. Worm is now 12 years old. He helps the two Aussies work the goats. He thinks he is as Giggles and Tonka. One thing is for sure he can sure get the goats moving.
The other day I needed to move some of the goats to a different pasture. I separated about 6 from the herd. Worm was the only one outside with me. Giggles and Tonka didn’t want to come out of the house because it was too hot. I think that day was close to 105 out.
I didn’t plan on moving goats when I went outside. It just so happen that the goats I wanted to move was up getting water. So Worm and I went to work.
We have it set up where you can run goats from one area to the next. We penned the six up and were starting to move them out to the big pasture when Stace came out with Giggles and Tonka. Of course Tonka started moving them faster than Worm. So, Worm just set down and let Tonka do all the work. The only problem was Worm didn’t stop the goats from going back to where we started. Worm just let all the goats go right by him. He didn’t keep his eye on the problem at hand.
When you wake up, is your focus on God or does your daily life start out like mine? Distraction, after distraction, after distraction? In a constant rush and a narrow focus on everything that you need to accomplish today with a self-centered goal in mind?
God wants our focus solely on him.
But, our days are full of distractions. Money, clothes, decisions that need to be made immediately, our future, everything materialistic. Your life is a mess of decisions and things that need to get done. Think about what I just said and read Matthew 6:25-34
Common Sense means “good sense and sound judgment in practical matters”.
God tells you not to worry, yet common sense is in the middle blocking your focus. It keeps telling us that you need to think about this, you need to think about that, you need to make a decision now. Our nature is blocking our focus on God. Our common sense, left to our own Human Nature and without direction from God, is one of Satan’s biggest assets he has over your life.
Your common sense doesn’t allow us to put our focus solely on God because our nature is to fix everything yourself.
Humanism - an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
The feeling that you are smarter than God and know your life better than God.
You have become your own god.
I speak of this from experience. I am a do-it-yourself, pull up your big girl panties and “get whatever needs to get done, done” kind of person.
Yet, by having this mentality, instead of searching for direction and focus on God, I lose focus doing what “I” think is right, removing God.
Something that I am working very hard at changing.
Everything in your life is fighting for your focus. The distractions are not of this world and you are fighting a spiritual battle to keep our focus on God.
The opposing force does not want your focus to be on God, so evil sets distractions in your life to lose focus.
By giving God your focus He will fulfill all your needs. Notice this says “needs” not wants. We will get to that later.
God knows what you need more than what you think you need, but you have to focus and listen to God speaking to you.
God is the creator of everything, so don’t you think he would know each and every one of your needs?
To think anything different is crazy.
He is the one that created you.
He has the ultimate blueprint of your total makeup. If anybody in the world knows everything about you, don’t you think it would be your creator?
So why do you not focus on God for each and every one of our needs?
Have you ever looked at the birds in the sky and thought, “I wonder if they’re stressed out about finding food today?”
I haven’t seen any bird psychiatrists, have you?
I don’t know there might be some birds psychiatrist. There are some pretty crazy jobs in this world. But on average, most birds in the WILD eat each and every day without worry.
Who do you think feeds them? Who you think supplies all their needs?
What about all the animals in the animal kingdom? How did they get fed?
I know what you’re going to say “Well they hunt for their food”. Or “they travel great distances to make sure that they can find food”.
You are correct with that statement. But, that food had to come from somewhere. It had to be created. There had to be the opportunity of direction to the animal to know where to find or hunt for that food.
Who do you think provided that direction?
Well if God created everything, I’m pretty sure He’s the one that supplied there need. Right?
Wild plants, in general, can’t get up and move to get the water they need. The nutrients needed has to be supplied by something. That something is called rain and it doesn’t happen by accident.
I know what you’re going to say. “It’s hot and cold air temperatures mixing together to cause condensation, which then builds up in the clouds until it can’t hold it anymore and precipitates water on to the plants.”
Yes, that’s the scientific version that God has given us to be able to understand.
But the hot and cold air had to come from somewhere. They had to mix in the right place, at the time, with the right cloud and fill to the exact amount needed to feed those plants.
Don’t think that happened by accident.
So if God is able to supply the needs for everything in this world, why don’t you think He can supply your needs?
Is it because you just aren’t listening? Maybe He hasn’t supplied your need yet, or maybe He has already and you didn’t notice.
Maybe the reason you didn’t notice is because you were not focused and listening to God.
God’s voice is subtle and hard to hear. The reason is because He wants you to focus on Him. If it was just a great big Audible Voice, that came down out of the heavens and spoke to you, why would you have to focus?
You would just hear. But, His voice is subtle and He speaks through your circumstances to teach as you focus searching for His direction (Isaiah 8:11-12).
By focusing on Him, You are asking God to speak to us. You have turned an ear to listen (Matthew 7:7-8).
Sometimes God makes difficult situations in your lives or doesn’t give you the answer that you seek, so you will turn your focus back to listening. He will talk to you through your emotions and feelings in our heart if you listen.
The more you listen to God the more you become in tune with God.
As you narrow your focus closer to Him, it becomes easier for us to listen to what He has to say. Our conscience begins to change as you grow your relationship with God and keeping your focus.
Become more directed to God, than with your human nature.
The key is to listen, then obey what is being told to you.
If you do not obey God’s direction, then you are undermining God. You challenge His decision with your own understanding, again placing yourself above God.(Deuteronomy 5:6-10).
Humanism, becoming your own god by stating God is not smart enough to decide what is best for me.
This is not; you decide the best direction by taking your own, a.k.a the Devil’s, advice, but the direction that God is giving you through the circumstances that He is allowing (1 Corinthians 10:13).
The key to being able to handle every situation that God gives us is to listen to His direction. Allow God to direct you through the circumstance in order to have the desired outcome that God wants. Sometimes that outcome is good and sometimes those outcomes are bad, but remember all outcomes are to the glory of God.
The importance of this is making sure that you are hearing what God is trying to tell you.
“God may be calling you to do something great in His name.”
Like Paul who was called to be a missionary and to spread the gospel for Christ’s namesake. If Paul’s focus was on anything else but God he would not have heard the call, nor would he have been able to accomplish all of the great things he did.
As a Christian, you are commanded by the Great Commission. The Great Commission is spreading the gospel to everyone who has not received Christ as their savior. What that means is you are not to spread preaching and religion, you are to spread Redemption.
When you take your mind off of your goal focused on Christ Jesus, Satan wins.
Just like Worm’s focus was on watching Tonka working the goats and not listening to the voice giving him full direction.
“Stop trying to improve your “holiness appearance” to others, while waving the burdens of others who need for your glory.”
Focus on God and His mission for you and listen to His subtle calls for you. Let God break through your prideful confidence and apply direction in your life. Spiritual direction removes your self-centered ignorance that undermines His will.
Model yourself after Paul and surrender to God’s full direction, but to do this you must be a Child of God. Not sure what I mean? Read How To Become A Christian that will answer all your questions.
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God's love is deep and wide enough to embrace all persons, "the world." (1 Timothy 2:3-4)
God "gave" His Son (who also gave Himself willingly. John 10: 17-18) as an offering to pay the price of the sin (offenses and rebellion against God) of all humanity. This act was one of complete, undeserved love. God did not have to provide this sacrifice for us; it was not something forced upon Him (Romans 8:32)
(a) a faith and confidence that Jesus Christ is God's Son and the only Savior for spiritually lost humanity;
(b) an act of surrender that turns over to Christ the leadership of one's life and an attitude of submission that continues to obey Christ (John 1:1-10)
(c) the trust and assurance that Christ is both able and willing to complete a person's salvation by bringing him or her to live with Him forever in heaven. Keep in mind that to "believe" in the true Biblical sense is not just a mental exercise; it is an active trust that surrenders the leadership of one's life to Christ. Real faith continues to show trust through selfless action, obedience and service (James 2:14-16)
Thank you God for your amazing love, thank you for giving your only Son, for opening up a way of reconciliation through his death on the cross.
Thank you that we can be forgiven, no more in condemnation, free to worship you wholeheartedly and to live fruitful lives that honor you.
Thank you for turning my night into day, and thank you for teaching me how to pray. Thank you for your promise of eternal life to those who commit their lives to you.
Lord, make me a channel of your grace through my prayers, words and deeds.
In Jesus' name, Amen
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Margarita & Stace
You Are a Sinner and Must Be Born Again.
So you may be asking at this point "what do I need to do?"
The answer is simple. Believe in Jesus Christ and believe that He bore your sins on the cross with His blood shed, died, was buried and was resurrected to wash away the sins of the world. Your sins were forgiven. Paul told the jailer in Philippians when he asked; (Acts 16:30-31).
It really is that simple. A mind shift, realizing your a sinner and repenting of your sins. (Romans 10:13)
"Oh, God, I know I am a sinner: I believe Jesus was my substitute when he died on the Cross for me. I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me. I now receive Him as my Savior. I thank You for the forgiveness of my sins, the gift of salvation and everlasting life, because of Your merciful grace. Amen."
If you said this prayer in faith and believe by faith then Jesus has saved you by God's Grace. Now that you are part of the family of God there are 3 things you will want to do daily to find out more what God has stored for you in life.
I am excited that you have made the best decision of your life. If you are still reading, I know you are serious about your decision and looking for more answers to questions you may have. New posts are coming in the near future digging deeper into your journey with the next steps to make as you learn more about God. God has a plan for your life and now your journey is discovering what that life is. I look forward to being a part of this adventure with you as we all are still traveling ours as well. We are in this together.
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Book of Micah Bible Study
Here at Tailspin Farms Life in Grace Bible Study series we are starting the book of MICAH!
The book of MICAH is from the Old Testament.
The book of Micah contains many warnings of doom and prophecies of hope.
In this study on Micah I hope to provide an overview and lessons we can learn from the book of Micah.
The prophet Micah was from the small town of Moresheth Gath in southern Judah, a productive agricultural area about 25 miles southwest of Jerusalem.
Like Amos, he came from the rural countryside, probably from a family of humble status. While the prophet Isaiah was in Jerusalem addressing the king and international affairs,
Micah was a country prophet who was deeply sensitive to the social issues that affected the small towns and villages throughout Judah.
I invite you to go through this Bible Study with me.
Thank you,
Margarita
Book of Nahum Bible Study
Here at Tailspin Farms Life in Grace Bible Study series we are starting the book of NAHUM!
The book of NAHUM is from the Old Testament. It only has 3 chapters.
The book of Nahum theme is Nineveh’s Approaching Destruction
There were two basic purposes for the prophecy Nahum delivered.
In this study on Nahum I hope to provide an overview and lessons we can learn from the book of Nahum.
This brief prophetic book about Nineveh's coming destruction was written by a prophet whose name means "comfort."
I invite you to go through this Bible Study with me.
Hope you will enjoy my E-book on this study.
Thank you,
Margarita
Book of Habakkuk Bible Study
Here at Tailspin Farms Life in Grace Bible Study series we are starting the book of HABAKKUK!
NOTE: THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE BIBLE STUDY.
Habakkuk is a minor prophet, and this book is unique from the other prophets in that instead of the prophet speaking God's Word to the people, it records Habakkuk's personal dialogue with God.
When I read this book, about a week ago, I felt that I needed to share HABAKKUK with you.
Let's be honest with each other we have all questioned God and perhaps His existence in our life.
There is so much evil and injustice that exists in the world, Does God Care?
Learn how the storms of life can become opportunities to activate your faith in Habakkuk.
I invite you to go through this bible study with me.
Thank You,
Margaret
Book of Zephaniah Bible Study
Here at Tailspin Farms Life in Grace Bible Study series we are starting the book of ZEPHANIAH!
The book of ZEPHANIAH is from the Old Testament. It only has 3 chapters.
The book of Zephaniah contains Destruction and Salvation / The Day of the LORD
In this study on Zephaniah I hope to provide an overview and lessons we can learn from the book of Zephaniah.
Zephaniah, whose name means "the LORD hides," was a great-great-grandson of King Hezekiah of Judah and prophesied during the reign of Josiah (639-609B.C.), Judah's last godly ruler (Zephaniah 1:1). Zephaniah's reference to Jerusalem as "this place" (Zephaniah 1:4), as well as his detailed description of Jerusalem's landscape and its sins, supports the belief by scholars that he lived in this city.
Join the study to learn so much more.
I invite you to go through this Bible Study with me.
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Margarita
Book of Haggai Bible Study
Tailspin Farms Life in Grace Bible Study series on the book of Haggai!
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THEME / PURPOSE: Rebuilding the Temple: Obedience to God Brings the Strength of His Spirit.
Haggai is the first of three prophetic books in the Old Testament (Haggai, Zachariah and Malachi) written after many of God’s people had returned from exile throughout what was, at that time, the Persian Empire (based on narratives in Ezra and Nehemiah the initial return of exiles to Jerusalem)...
A book containing a message of trust, commitment, and work.
It involves a practice of:
that should be done on a day to day basis to fix God in the very center of our life in order to maintain that place of peace and rest.
A place that many of us venture out into the world to find, not realizing the work of the temple begins with us, inside.
I invite you to go through this bible study with us.
Thank You,
Margaret
Book of Matthew Bible Study
I'm excited to announce the new bible study starting soon.
Tailspin Farms Life In Grace will be studying The Book of Matthew.
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The Gospel of Matthew
he Word Gospel. The first book of the English Bible that most of us read from is the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is the first of the four gospel writings, yet there is only one gospel about Jesus Christ and there are four different writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The word "Gospel" means "good news", and the good news is about Jesus Christ dying on the cross and then 3 days later conquering death and rising from the dead, offering salvation to all mankind, this is the Gospel.
I hope you that you'll participate in this 15-week series.
Matthew has 28 chapters. For the in-depth study the 154-page eBook will help with your study.
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