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Eph525 - Here's another of the daily messages that might be of some comfort for you.


Friday February 2, 2007

Christ-Centered Confidence

2 Corinthians 3:1-6



Confidently trusting the Lord brings many blessings. These include spiritual growth, personal achievement, peace, and influence.

When our reliance on God is steady, we will respond to difficulties by seeking Him for guidance and strength. In turn, we will experience the Holy Spirit’s presence, provision, and power and, as a result, spiritual growth. We’ll be capable of accomplishments far greater than imaginable when our assurance comes from the Lord. Perhaps we will demonstrate a depth of patience and endurance while everyone else is in an uproar; we might receive a leadership position beyond our perceived abilities; or we might find pleasure and success in doing an unfamiliar task.

When our security rests in God and we show conviction about His promises, peace follows. Our calm demeanor will waver, however, if we mix trusting Him with relying on ourselves. Others will take notice when they observe that God inspired our confidence. As they watch us achieve in unexpected ways, grow spiritually, or exhibit inner peace, they will want what we have, and we can influence them for Christ.

We build confidence in God by meditating on His Word, knowing who He is, and drawing near to Him through prayer. But we can lose our confidence by focusing on circumstances rather than Jesus; by allowing unconfessed sin in our lives; and by heeding worldly advice.

What do your actions reveal about you: Christ-centered confidence or self-reliance? What steps will you take to deepen your belief in Him? The Lord is always worthy of our trust (Revelation 5:12).

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Proverbs Chapter 28:14
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief

I think this is a powerful one that is applicable for so many people out there that harden their heart after being hurt and are subsequently led down the wrong path by the devil.

This was the case in my situation when my now WW had an affair in revenge to my affair. She says that she hardened her heart against me and this opened her up to the OM and friends that encouraged her to party and live a wild life.

I too had hardened my heart towards her in the months leading up to my affair due to issues in our marriage. That in turn opened me up to the OW and a dark road which I am still paying a horrible price for!

Watch over these words lest you fall as we did! (funny thing, if you are on this forum it is probably already too late, lol)


Me FWH - 29 WW - 29 2 Kids; Boy 9, Girl 1 year WW - EA/PA Nov 2006 - Current (Approx 16 weeks and ongoing) Me FWH - EA/PA Nov 2006 - February 2007 (Approx 12 weeks, NC achieved) WW Separated 11 Dec 2006 MC Dec 2006 (About 5 sessions, did no good save for a list of ENs) Currently working on saving the marriage. My Ongoing Story of Double Infidelity
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