Fight the trial with faith

      Life on this planet is never easy. We are never satisfied. We get let down, hit rock bottom, find out loving people hurts in many ways. We struggle to balance priorities. Why must we endure such rockiness? Paul wrote in Romans that we rejoice in our sufferings "because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character and character, hope. (Romans 5:3-5). We are growing through all the pain heartache and low times just as a child struggles to walk. There may be something you know is God's will and desire deeply for it to become reality. Be patient. Pray. Keep your faith because God is faithful. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
      Be real with God he knows this ain't easy. Walk with God everyday "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him." (Psalm 37:7.) Jesus said faith as small as a mustard seed can move a mountain. A mustard see is pretty dang small. If faith can move a mountain you have quite a lot of power by believing. Just remember that God is all powerful, all knowing and good. "I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:37).

Build your faith. Continue asking. Remain in action. "For nothing is impossible with God." (Luke 1:37).

The first temptation and sin

Genesis 2:6 "When the woman saw that the fruit of that tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her and he ate it."

The first temptation and sin; we can learn a lot from this fall. Satan will manipulate us with things that look enticing. We create excuses in our mind to prove it to be alright. Here the woman sees that the fruit is good for food, pleasing to the eye, and desirable for gaining wisdom: three aspects that entice her. Then Satan frustrates God's word by accusing God of selfish and dishonorable intentions. Satan promises an outcome that is untrue. They will not become like God. They are seeking to become independently moral from God which will only lead to death. Humans are made in God's image and already possess God's moral discernment. They did not need that, they only wanted more wisdom and power, which is sourced from greed. We can fight temptation by recognizing when our conscious says it's not right, yet it seems so enticing. Go back to God's word to find truth. Does it match up to what God says. Use the armor of God. Also be aware that Satan will use people you are close too to spread temptation. It goes both ways. You may encourage others to sin if you're not using the armor of God in your own life.

The sabbath

Genesis 2:2 " By the seventh day God had finished all the work he had been doing, so on the seventh day he rested from all his work."

God did not rest because he was tired. He rested to commemorate his perfect work. He had completed his work. We also need to have a sabbath day. This is why God blessed it. It gives us the chance to reflect and be proud of what we accomplished. We should work very hard for 6 days and then be able to relax on the seventh day as we admire our work. This is so important so we don't get burned out, give up, or become lazy. God designed us in his image and he rested after working with passion. Find your passion, find motivation, create, work, design, build, and then take a day at the end of your week to take pride and rejuvenate.