A friend, reminded me that I sometimes use words, or phrases that can be shocking. I never mean to offend people, but you need to know I am very human. Sometimes I'm not even aware of my offenses. I appreciate the people who love me enough to point things out, yet they still love and accept me.
I would encourage all of you to never raise me, or any "human being" higher we should be. The only good living in me is Jesus Christ. I still have a sin nature that acts out. Christ Jesus is sinless and needs to be lifted high in all we say and do.
Paul said it best: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
He goes on to say put on the whole armour of God, see Ephesians 6:13-18.
Do this so you will be prepared to battle the evil forces and temptations you will struggle with in this life. He adds to pray in the spirit on all occasions. We need to pray for each other as well.
"Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly as I should." Ephesians 6:19 and 20 (NIV)
