As I talked to a close friend on the phone tonight I remembered a song I use to listen to many years ago, as we continued to talk the song played in my mind. After our conversation I went to my computer and Googled the song (I am a Googler). I let it play softly over and over again. As I listened I wrote this post:

When we think of God we think of how huge and powerful He is and sometimes might think that He could not possibly care about all the stuff that mere humans have to go through. After all He created the Heavens and the Earth and must be off somewhere attending to the big stuff. It is hard to imagine a Big God that is personable, touchable and available to us and yet so mighty; a God that we can trust with all of our situations. It seems almost inconceivable to think of a God that is all powerful and all knowing that cares about the small things in our lives especially when some things we struggle with are things we should have conquered years and years ago. This makes it even harder to believe that He is available in all our situations. Yet He still cares. One example that comes to my mind is when God created Adam, He cared so much about Him that He took a rib from his rib cage and made a woman so that He would not be lonely. He cares. God loves us so much that He cares about everything we do, our feelings, our hopes, our aspirations, even the simplest things in our lives. That is the beauty of experiencing the love and compassion God has for His people. After all He gave His only begotten son so that we might live. He cares. We only have to believe that we serve a great God who cares all about us and that will never leave us or forsake us. Where there is strong belief there is strong faith. We must know that we are so valuable to God that He is in tuned to all of our needs. We must trust in God and not in our own abilities and let go of the control we think we have. God never takes His eyes off us and even watches us as we sleep. So let go and let God handle that situation, that relationship, those finances, that job, that child, that past or whatever it is. Do not worry/stress about any of your situations just believe/trust in Him and He will have your back! Now Google “God Cares” and listen to the words of the song and let it resonate in your spirit.

GOD CARES Lyrics
Sounds of Blackness

Sometimes I cry but why
When I have someone so near
Who cares for me
Sometimes I doubt
The things I don’t understand
That’s when He comes and holds my hand

(Chorus)
God cares all about you
And He’ll be there to see you through
And when no one will comfort you
He’ll care about you
God cares all about you
And He’ll be there when you’re feeling blue
And When your life has broken you
He’ll care about you

Sometimes we think that we
Have to make it on our own
You feel so alone
That’s when He says I am here
So wipe away your tears
Don’t cry
For I am standing by

(Chorus)
God cares all about you
And He’ll be there to see you through
And when no one will comfort you
He’ll care about you
God cares all about you
And He’ll be there when you’re feeling blue
And When your life has broken you
He’ll care about you
When your life is tossed and driven
Like an angry sea
Fret not yourself
He said believe in me
Now it was said
Your weeping may endure for one long night
But oh in the morning
Everything will be alright

(Chorus)
God cares all about you
And He’ll be there to see you through
And when no one will comfort you
He’ll care about you
God cares all about you
And He’ll be there when you’re feeling blue
And When your life has broken you
He’ll care about you
He cares about the grass that grows across
He cares about the flowers that bloom in spring
He cares about the sun to shine above
He cares about the moon that shines at night
He cares about the way we live our lives
He cares about the way we treat each other
He cares about the ones who have gone astray
He cares

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How do you walk in the spirit of God? Sometimes I find that I am walking in the flesh, but most of the time it is after the fact when I realize that I have allowed myself to succumb to the natural realm. I ask God how can I quicken myself before the fact. God says in His Word that we cannot do it by ourselves. He says that we must walk in the Spirit with the assistance of the Holy Spirit. I dislike when I know I have acted in a carnal manner when I know better. I want to show my Godly character all the time. When I am alone I know He is there. I feel His presence inside of me. As I sit He is sitting right beside me. As I sleep He is laying next to me. Giving me Godly counsel even as I sleep. I resolve in myself that I need to change (grow up) and flow with the changes that are constantly evolving around me. To tell the truth I don’t really like change all that much but I know from the past that it thrust me into much needed maturity and development. I have mapped out my life so strategically. I told myself that I would control who I listen to and what I watch on television. I also came to the conclusion that I needed more rest and an exercise plan. (I am still looking at all the exercise equipment God has so graciously provided and saying okay I’m starting on Monday, but that Monday hasn’t come yet.) More importantly above all I know that I need a lot more time with God. I find myself getting impatient with those I am suppose to be witnessing to when I know that I am required to be patient , loving and accepting of everyone. The Holy Spirit tells me that they are just not ready yet and that God’s Word will never come back void. I have never known a true Christian that regretted finding the Lord. Yet I long to walk in the Spirit and I expect to. I never expect myself to through up my hands and say “Whatever.” But sometimes I do. I am not sure how I expect to walk in the flesh when 65% of the things I allow in are of the natural realm (carnal). I resolve that I must surround myself with praise music, God’s Word and prayer. I wonder what is on television that is worth watching. After resolving that(no violence, no cursing, no excessiveness of any kind). Now I have found the Game Show Network…Hmmm! I root and cheer for all the contestants thinking okay I must be a good person because I want everyone to win! After a late night of nothingness, I drag myself up in the morning after hitting the alarm clock at least twice, rush, run late and put myself under so much unnecessary pressure. Why don’t I spend more late nights praying and seeking His wisdom and studying His plan for my life?

You and I know the answer; the only way we can walk in the Spirit is to surround ourselves with Godliness. I want true change not just to write about it. I never want to lose what God and the Holy Spirit put inside of me. I want to walk tall, proud and feel the freedom God gives as much as humanly possible. I want to touch, inspire, encourage, witness and love. I know that I am not perfect but I know what the Bible tells us. We are more than conquerors, we have the victory in every situation, and we can do all things in Christ Jesus.

Always feed the Spirit (the Bible says to pray without ceasing). I know that is not possible 24/7 but I do believe it means that we should commune with God in every way (prayer, fasting, fellowship, worship, praising, bible study etc.) more than we do anything else. Doing this will overflow into our Soul and the body will come into submission. Remember the devil is in lurkdom and finds our weaknesses – limited worship, limited prayer, not studying God’s Word and letting our guard down for days. If we do not saturate our Spirit and Soul in communion with God – the devil will rule. We’ve been bought with a price, so we are not our own, we belong to God. Walk in the spirit and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Walk in His Will- God will bless you when you do.

My Prayer:
Dear Father God, Open my eyes so that I can see, quicken my spirit so that I can be Godly. I can be no other way and be satisfied with me. Not because of who I am, but because of your Son Jesus Christ who hung His head and died for all of us. I want to represent you and be an agent for your cause. Help me walk in the Spirit and fulfill your purpose! Use me as an agent for change. After all, your Word says that we shall have life and have it abundantly. I want abundant life Lord God. Abundant life with and in You! Thank you God for hearing and answering prayers. Help me walk out the patience you and the Holy Spirit instilled in me long ago. Help me be a representative of your loving kindness and tender mercies. Your Word is true and we need only to believe and rely on the help of the comforter and walk in the spirit. Thank you God for not taking away your joy and peace no matter our circumstances, but allowing us to continue in your peace and joy even when we can not understand it. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen.

Rhonda