Becoming a Spiritual Warrior

Psalm 116:17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and, call upon the name of the Lord.

Col 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father.

Psalm 37:3-4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Is 41:10 DO NOT FEAR….for I AM WITH YOU. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

We are all broken. We all have a history. However, how we deal with the pain caused by those past experiences, can either break you, or become a “Teachable Moment.”

Granny always said,”Mistakes help us grow. Take what you have learned, and turn it to the positive.”

This past year has been a treacherous nightmare for some; Evil Politics, Covid, a nightmare on the border, a stolen election. Yes, TRUMP IS STILL MY
PRESIDENT…..And if you think he is finished….think again. BUT GOD….BUT MY MIGHTY GOD!

A long time ago, I learned a life-changing lesson: “Life Begins When You Make Choices.”

We are in the last days.. Christ warned us that many of the horrors you see now would happen, close to his return.

During this Easter Season, on the Up and TBN Channels, they broadcasted the series entitled THE CHOSEN. Seven years are planned for this series.

It is “The Human Jesus,” and love personified; not the scary dude with the cattle prod, that the nuns taught me.

This is the Jesus and his Holy Spirit, that indwells those of us who call him “Lord and Savior.” I highly recommend that you view this show.

HOW DO WE RECOGNIZE THOSE TEACHABLE MOMENTS?
I BEGAN TO CHOOSE, QUESTION, PRAY, AND LISTEN.
First, I decided to concentrate on my blessings. I am blessed:

• that I was raised with Christ as my Savior, from a very young age.
• that I went to Christian Schools and was given faith and morals.
• that I had parents who truly loved me, and put me first.
• that God orchestrated my life to marry Mr. Moo Cow for 49 years, teach school for 37, and raise 3 profoundly, strong, Christian sons….. who carry on “The Cutler Legacy”: Big Faith … Love Family..Hard Work..Teach Others and…..bring them to Christ by being a Role Model.
• that I am blessed to live in MIDDLE AMERICA…. And be a smelly Walmart Shopper, who loves King and Country.
• that I am a Christian Conservative and vote against abortion.
• that my father taught me a great work ethic.
• that my Sweet mama, during the 1950’s Catholic Legalism….taught me…”Our Jesus has no denomination; it’s a relationship with Christ.”
• that God allowed many Divine Appointments to teach me the “Truth About Grace.”
• that he brought many relationships into my life…both good and bad….in order to help me discern the type of people who are true friends.
• that he taught me to seek God with a vengeance through his Holy Word.
• that this past year, God has created my true to Heart Sisters…Bible Study Group: The God Squad. To have Sisters in Christ praying for one another on a daily basis is miraculous.
• that GOD WINS!

Next, I began to pray the following:

• How shall I put this into words, Lord?
• Which path should I take?
• Direct me, O lord.
• Strike the fear from my mind and heart about our toxic nation.
• Take over my mind, Lord.
• You directed me to write, blog, and author…..I await in Expectation as you guide me to publish.
• 
  Through all of our joys and sorrows, positive and
  negative choices, He teaches us. Learn to recognize those
  teachable moments and hold on to them.
  One big thing that I have learned:

Through all of our joys and sorrows, positive and negative choices, He teaches us. Learn to recognize those teachable moments and hold on to them.

One big thing I have leanred is: memorizing scripture, or creating your own spiritual verses, to build peace within your mind….is truly God ordained.

Here are some of the things that I say repeatedly to keep my mind at peace, and to keep my Savior close to me:

• Presence of Christ, fill me.
• Light of the World, purify me.
• Peace of Christ, calm my thoughts.
• Wisdom of Christ, rule my choices.
• Forgiveness of Christ, bless those who have harmed me.
• Strength of Christ, fill me to the brim.
• Courage of Christ, dispel all fear.
• Holy Spirit, indwell me.
• Holy Spirit, may I model You.
• Guardian of the Faithful, protect us.
• Teacher of the word, fill my mind.
• Spirit of Comfort, bless all those I love.
• Purity of Mind, cleanse me.
• Reformer of my soul, bless me.
• Spirit of Fire, burn in me.
• Comforter of my spirit, reign in me.
• Spirit of peace and tranquility, flow through me.

Look back at what you were……and what you are now. If you are not happy with what you see, you need to place God in your life…FIRST. There is still time for you to claim a new life through Christ. There is still time for you to
claim a “Teachable Moment.”

HEAVENLY FATHER: I ask you to help all of your children to accept teachable moments, and accept them as a gift of learning. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.

Sue Cutler
Fearless Faith