Hebrews 4:12 NLT, “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”
We have our way of thinking and God has His. As we grow in the knowledge of His Word, we should desire to abandon our own agenda, and our own way of thinking and follow His. His Word transforms us. It causes us to see things through His eyes and understand His perspective. His Word is alive and powerful. It exposes deception and speaks everlasting truth.
The Holy Spirit is always working to bring us into truth. As He refines our hearts, we must be willing to obey His instructions and make the necessary changes. Growing in Christ, means we will outgrow sinful ways and relationships that are not of Him. In order to accomplish what He wants us to accomplish, we must let go of what is not pleasing to Him, no matter how uncomfortable letting go may be.
Sometimes the things we are doing may not be sinful. They may be good things, but they are still not God’s plan for us. The ”good” things and people that seem harmless, can end up being the biggest hindrances in our walk with God. So we must let them go and move on. Otherwise we will not walk in our God given purpose.
God is always trying to take us to higher places in Him. But when He calls us, we must be willing to trust Him, take action and go.
Drawing Closer to Christ 
Thanks, Dawn, a beautiful post. Thanks for your reminder that as the Holy Spirit constantly refines us, we may be asked to let go of certain situations. Let us keep trusting the Lord more each day. 🤗
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Thanks Sally! You’re welcome. Letting go can be difficult, but God strengthens us to do so. And it is always worth it because He has greater blessings in store for us. ❤️
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This is truly inspirational post and reminder of how God is willing to welcome us no matter what we have done and also is a reminder that we should follow Jesus Christ will all we have and never doubt His ways…
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Thank you! He does welcome us with open arms no matter what. For that I’m eternally grateful. We can’t go wrong when we follow Him. ❤️
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Yes we can never go wrong in Jesus Christ…love you!
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Love you too! 🥰
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It’s humbling to realize in the hardships the Lord was there the whole time like🙃… when will you learn this lesson so I can move you forward. 😂😂😂
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Good point that even though something is good it may not be God’s will for us in our calling. 🙂
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Thanks big brother! It’s easy to get caught up with things that are good but not God’s will. Especially when “people approval” is involved.
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Learning to say no thank you is important 🙂
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Yes. Amen we have choices and God has set us free.:)
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Yes we do! And yes He has! We are free indeed. 😊
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Yes sis. We must be willing to trust Him and allow His words mirror us. Love the part where you mentioned even our good or harmless can be otherwise when its not in His will for our lives. 💯
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Thank you little sis! Yes we must be careful to not get sidetracked by what appears to be harmless. 😊
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You are welcome sis.❤ Apt!. 💯
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Well said. For God to use us we have let go of some stuff in our lives. I needed to hear this word today. Thank you, Dawn.
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You’re welcome! Yes sometimes we do have to let go. But God has better things in mind for us when we do.
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Through God’s word we gain understanding of who He is and what He has called us to do.
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Yes! His Word gives us the right perspective. Thanks Kim. ✝️
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Great is His faithfulness…The Lord is good!
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Amen Michael!
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Dawn, thanks for sharing a powerful verse from Hebrews. It goes well with your discussion. God is indeed alive and powerful, and His compass for our lives is found in His Word.
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You’re welcome! His Word is truly our compass…a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.
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