What do I mean? Can you do without that particular thing that is your favorite? Can you skip having a few drinks? Can you skip the dessert? Can you get your meal w/out a giant order of fries?
Is there anything else that is 'lord over you'? Are you a shopaholic? Are you a workaholic? Can you drive around town or on the freeway w/out cussing out the people in front of you, calling them names? Can you have conversation w/out being gossipy?
Does your lust control you? Does your anger control you? Is your disorganization having devestating results in your life? Are you the complainy/naggy spouse that is chasing the other out of the house?
What is your life controls you? What in your life is ruining it?
Identify it & get rid of it.
Ask God to give you strength to change & change!
On a similar note - this week, I learned of a group of people who have elevated a person so high up in their lives that he has such a grip of control over them. I mean, control...in a way that makes them feel intimidated, and inadequate if they do not carry out the demands/requests! Dear friends, I hope that in your daily going-about, you do not do things according to what 'man' approves of...but you do what God says. When we elevate people so high up (beyond respect), we are easily, quickly, and tragically derailed in our lives (i.e. spiritual walks) when hurt, disappointed, and unappreciated by them.
Keep Jesus as Lord.
Live by what the Word teaches you...and you will have the abundant life. Walk as close to the Lord as possible, walk by the Spirit, and follow God's leading.
Keep HIM #1 & you will be safe on solid ground!
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