Serving God When You Don't Want to
Scripture teaches serving God must be by His Spirit10 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
HI Dennis, it's one thing not to want to serve God at all...it's another to serve Him only half way...and another to truly serve Him...God knows the true believers...the devoted believers...how are you doing my sweet friend...I hope you are well...I love the chapter...very well written...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 07-May-2017
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HI Dennis, it's one thing not to want to serve God at all...it's another to serve Him only half way...and another to truly serve Him...God knows the true believers...the devoted believers...how are you doing my sweet friend...I hope you are well...I love the chapter...very well written...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 03-May-2017
reply by the author on 07-May-2017
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Thank you sweet Linda....we all need refreshing from time to time in our service for the Lord and He graciously supplies even that! Be blessed, Dear Sister, Dennis
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you are so welcome Dennis...so good to see you...love xxoo
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Comment from Mustang Patty
Thank you for sharing this inspired piece about serving God. Indeed, we need to open our heart to the Spirit to fulfill God's purpose for our life. Your quoting of scripture added to the story,
~patty~
reply by the author on 07-May-2017
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Thank you for sharing this inspired piece about serving God. Indeed, we need to open our heart to the Spirit to fulfill God's purpose for our life. Your quoting of scripture added to the story,
~patty~
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 07-May-2017
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Thanks for the encouraging word! YBIC, Dennis
Comment from Janet Foor
Thank you Dennis for sharing the story of Peter. He is a wonderful example for us who fail sometimes but the love of Jesus picks us up and continues to love us.
We are studying Abram/Abraham in our Sunday School class and we always think that he was such a great man and he was but not without flaws and yet, God chose him to be an ancestor of our Lord. He does work in mysterious ways and always for our good.
Have a great day Dennis.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 07-May-2017
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Thank you Dennis for sharing the story of Peter. He is a wonderful example for us who fail sometimes but the love of Jesus picks us up and continues to love us.
We are studying Abram/Abraham in our Sunday School class and we always think that he was such a great man and he was but not without flaws and yet, God chose him to be an ancestor of our Lord. He does work in mysterious ways and always for our good.
Have a great day Dennis.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 07-May-2017
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Hi Janet, Yes, we are all in the process of being taught how to act as God's dear children now that we are born again of His Spirit. He is the best of a loving father and a nurturing mother...love and training patiently to bring us to maturity. God bless you, that's a great study. YBIC, Dennis
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
A well written piece, my friend. Effective use of scripture and I like the paraphrasing. Thanks for sharing this inspiring write with us~Debbie
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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A well written piece, my friend. Effective use of scripture and I like the paraphrasing. Thanks for sharing this inspiring write with us~Debbie
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging words and God bless you, Dennis
Comment from apky
This being a Sunday over here in Germany as I review, I'd say I prefer your version and can easily relate with that and pick out parts of it for my prayer:
Here's my paraphrased version: "Peter, when you were young, both in age and spiritually, you made up your own mind what you were going to do about serving Me. But the Holy Spirit is going to come on you as you continually pray. He is going to empower you and impel you to go places for Me you won't want to go, including your death on a cross."
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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This being a Sunday over here in Germany as I review, I'd say I prefer your version and can easily relate with that and pick out parts of it for my prayer:
Here's my paraphrased version: "Peter, when you were young, both in age and spiritually, you made up your own mind what you were going to do about serving Me. But the Holy Spirit is going to come on you as you continually pray. He is going to empower you and impel you to go places for Me you won't want to go, including your death on a cross."
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging words and God bless you, Dennis
Comment from wondertwin
Serving God When you Don't Want To, was inspirational to read. Good use of scripture to convey your message and a very worthy message at that! Thanks for posting! Blessings, AmyJo
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Serving God When you Don't Want To, was inspirational to read. Good use of scripture to convey your message and a very worthy message at that! Thanks for posting! Blessings, AmyJo
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging words and God bless you, Dennis
Comment from pbomar1115
Your time spent learning about the Lord show. So, striking up a conversation can turn into a ministry. Nevertheless, you love the Lord and you give examples how to serve him. I wish you all the success championing the word of God. God bless you.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Your time spent learning about the Lord show. So, striking up a conversation can turn into a ministry. Nevertheless, you love the Lord and you give examples how to serve him. I wish you all the success championing the word of God. God bless you.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging words and God bless you, Dennis
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You're welcome.
Comment from royowen
I always remember Jesus struggling with His immediate, imminent very cruel future of dying on the cross, not to mention the prior beating and the carrying of the cross, some reports suggest Jesus should have been dead before being nailed to it, and "sweating droplets of blood" (extreme anxiety, a medical explanation) so well done, I hope God prepares us al, if the ultimate sacrifice is what He wills, for His glory, well done, bro Dennis, great write, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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I always remember Jesus struggling with His immediate, imminent very cruel future of dying on the cross, not to mention the prior beating and the carrying of the cross, some reports suggest Jesus should have been dead before being nailed to it, and "sweating droplets of blood" (extreme anxiety, a medical explanation) so well done, I hope God prepares us al, if the ultimate sacrifice is what He wills, for His glory, well done, bro Dennis, great write, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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Thanks Roy. I believe His anticipation of being separated from the Father for our sin was the truer pain of the cross. We can claim the help of the Spirit as you know for whatever lies ahead. God bless you, brother!
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He does
Comment from JDRBAR
An excellent explanation of a difficult passage to interpret. Perhaps this will give many others the inspiration to try and understand other biblical passages as well.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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An excellent explanation of a difficult passage to interpret. Perhaps this will give many others the inspiration to try and understand other biblical passages as well.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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Thank you and I do hope with you for that result. God bless, Dennis
Comment from patcelaw
"Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." John 21:18 (NKJV)
Dennis, I was doing a study in the book of John, when this scripture just seemed it jumped off the page at me. This was about 10 days before I was to experience a manic depressive break. I had to be hospitalized in the mental health hospital to see what was wrong with me. I had worked in a mental health hospital right out of high school and to have to be a patient was never a place I would want to go. God I am sure showed this scripture to give me a sense of what I would be going through in just days. I did not understand it at the time, but when I was hospitalized, I could see God working in my life.
Patricia
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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"Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." John 21:18 (NKJV)
Dennis, I was doing a study in the book of John, when this scripture just seemed it jumped off the page at me. This was about 10 days before I was to experience a manic depressive break. I had to be hospitalized in the mental health hospital to see what was wrong with me. I had worked in a mental health hospital right out of high school and to have to be a patient was never a place I would want to go. God I am sure showed this scripture to give me a sense of what I would be going through in just days. I did not understand it at the time, but when I was hospitalized, I could see God working in my life.
Patricia
Comment Written 29-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2017
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Amazing how God often prepares us for the unexpected. Thanks Pat for your story. God is good all the time, as you have proved
