LUST, IT'S ALL ABOUT HOW YOU USE THE LETTERS, PART 6

Last time we talked about moving up. After a lust fire, you have to deal with the aftermath. Look up toward God for direction, strength, support and healing. In addition, surround yourself with family and friends who will speak positive things into your spirit. Today, we are going to conclude this particular series of lust.

The sentence has come in on Jerry Sandusky. He got 30 to 60 years in prison. He will now die in prison. This is the result of a lust fire that got out of control. It started as a spark and turned into an inferno. Remember in Job 31:12 NLT. “It’s is a fire that burns all the way to hell. It would wipe out everything I own.”  I know someone at work last week got fired because of lustful acts and content. He was here at the job for 16 years. However, because he let the fire of lust get out of control, it cost him his job. There are hundreds of people in jail, prison or dealing with legal problems because of some form of lust. Keep in mind, my series has been on sexual lust. You can have lust for power, money, drugs, alcohol and control among other types.  Saints, LUST DESTORYS. Lust is the works of satan.

There are some of you right now who are committing lustful acts. It started out being innocent; however satan has corrupted this relationship. You’re having lustful conversations and engaging in lustful behavior. You’re going out to eat, movies or any other social event.  You must remember that satan is a liar and deceptive. You may get the feeling deep down inside that this is wrong. However, you continue with this type of behavior. You may be doing it behind his or her back. You may have told your spouse about it and said you won’t do it anymore. Yet, you still continue to do it. You are literally playing with fire. Sooner or later someone is going to get burnt. Someone is going to get hurt.  Somebody is going to suffer.  It may not be right away, but I can guarantee you that it will come.

Here’s the main problem when you keep this type of lust in your life. It gets into your heart and mind and you start to serve it. You start getting more involved with the other person physically, mentally and emotionally. You start thinking about the person you’re in lust with more than the one you’re in love with.  It will start to affect your feelings, behavior and actions. Your spirits starts to become one. If you’re married, you’ll be one with your spouse and one with the other person you are involved with. 1st Corinthians 6:16 NIV it states “Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”  You will never be satisfied with both. Your spouse won’t be satisfied and the person your involved with won’t be satisfied. This is exactly what satan wants: conflict, chaos and confusion. The results will be damage, devastation and destruction. Lust never satisfies it only consumes.

It may feel right. This person has more money, more stable, good looking etc…. They understand me better than my spouse does. You better beware and watch out. This is satan at work. If you’re involved in a lustful relationship and you feel you are getting away with something you’re not. You don’t get away with anything when it comes to God. God is not keeping this relationship together with you. You and satan are keeping it together. This is who you’re serving when you allow lust to control you.  Despite of all this, you have the power through God to overcome this. You can stop this lustful act before it’s too late.  You can recover from this.  Let’s now go to the God U Said Verse of the day.

In Matthew 5: 27 and 28 NIV it states “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery.  But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” This is why lust is so dangerous and something that you can’t play with. Most of us have committed adultery according to this statement by Jesus. According to this, you don’t commit adultery simply by just sleeping with someone else.  Just by looking at someone lustfully, you commit adultery in your heart. This is why you have to keep lust out of your heart. You have to ask God for forgiveness and move on. You can’t give lust life by letting it live in your mind and your heart. Here’s your phrase of today with lust spelled backwards.

T-They

S-Suffer

 

U-U

L-Lose

 

Remember, they will suffer because of your lust and you are going to lose something. Please stop before it’s too late. You have the power to stop lust from taking control. The problem is that we have is that we don’t know about our power and potential. Well, you are getting ready to find learn about that. Next time we are going to flick on the power and potential in your life. Until then may God bless you and keep you.

 

Walt GS.

 

LUST, IT'S ALL ABOUT HOW YOU USE THE LETTERS, PART 5

Last time we talked about the aftermath of lust. You’re looking at your life and asking what now?  It’s time to talk with God about your recovery plan. In Jeremiah 29:11 NIV it states “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This plan still exists. Follow God’s plan he has for you and he will deliver. Today we are going to talk about the direction you should be moving.

There’s only one direction that you should be going. The direction is up. Please hear me in the spirit. You should be concentrating on going up. Move up to a new level and relationship with God. By doing this, he will give you directions on which way to go. When you experienced moving up with God, you can’t help but to succeed. Find out what it means to move up with God. I will provide you with some insight from my spirit. God is a “He is” and a “He has” God. What do I mean? Grab hold of this below

 

He is                                                                                                                He has

U-Ultimate                                                                                                     U-Unlimited

P-Power                                                                                                          P-Power

 

U-Ultimate                                                                                                     U-Unlimited

P-Potential                                                                                                     P-Pleasure

 

U-Ultimate                                                                                                     U-Unlimited

P-Peace                                                                                                           P-Peace

 

U-Ultimate                                                                                                     U-Unlimited

P-Provider                                                                                                      P-Passion

 

U-Ultimate                                                                                                     U-Unlimited

P-Performer                                                                                                   P-Provisions

 

U-Ultimate                                                                                                    U-Unlimited

P-Patience                                                                                                     P-Posibilities

All of this and more you can have access to if you move up to God. Let’s go to the God U Said it Verse of today.

In Philippians 4:19 NIV it states, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Good God almighty, if you could look up through your tears and pain you’ll see and receive it He will meet your needs. Do you need something on the list above? Make your own list of needs. You can move up in a positive direction. A direction to prosperity, increase, peace and provisions. You may have some missteps. You may slip and move backwards. However, get back on track and continue to move up. God is with you on your journey. If you get too tired, God will pick you up into his arms. I have tears in my eyes because I know what he can do. You’re never out of his reach. You’re never too low for him. You’re never too far gone to him. You’re never too late for him. You’re never too bad for him. He is and He has!!!! Say today to yourself that you’re going up. I’m not staying of this floor anymore. Get on the elevator of life, press the G button for God and the elevator will go up.  Get off on that floor of your life and God will be waiting on you. Next time if God is willing we will end this series by reviewing and emphasis the facts about lust. Until next time, May God Continue to bless you and keep you.

 

 

Walt GS.

LUST, IT’S ALL ABOUT HOW YOU USE THE LETTERS PART 4

Last time we talked about the destruction lust can cause. You can put the fire of lust out before it spreads. However, if you don’t, it can be like an uncontrolled forest fire. In order for a fire to burn you need a spark, oxygen and fuel. The spark can be from inappropriate language, touching and unprofessional advances. The oxygen that a lust fire needs is provided by allowing lust to enter your body and through you. The fuel can be from your continuous lustful acts of thoughts, conversations and behavior.  Take one these items out in time and you can put the fire out. However for whatever reason the fire wasn’t put out. Today we are going to talk about the aftermath of a lust fire.

Your life looks like an aftermath of a forest fire. You can smell the smoke and see the burnt remains.  Now it’s time to see the damage and destruction you’ve sustained. You see the charred remains of your relationship with your spouse or mate. You can see the shock, pain, anger and disappointment in their eyes. You have to answer the tough questions from your children. “Why doesn’t dad or mom live here anymore?” “What did they do?” You have to deal with their confusion, pain, sadness and anger.  Perhaps you got fired from your job because of a lustful act and now you got to go home to your spouse or mate and explain to him or her. I know of a man who got fired because he sent inappropriate content accidently to management instead of his friend. It was just supposed to be a joke. He started to cry and said “What am I going to tell my wife and kids?” He knew this was against company policy. You got caught cheating by your wife or husband with their best friend. You got arrested for being with someone under aged or with a prostitute.  There are hundreds of situations people are dealing with right now. You may be the person who committed arson by setting this fire of lust. However, you could be the victim of the fire of lust. The damage has been done. The question is what now? Where do I go from here? The journey your beginning or your currently on won’t be easy. It can take a while for you to recover. You don’t need to jump into another relationship. You need to have patience and give yourself some time to heal. You’ll have your good days and bad. You will go through different emotions. You may need to seek professional help to assist and guide you through this difficult time. Also, seek someone in ministry to help you. The most important thing you need to remember is that God is with you. It may not feel like it but he is. You will need to develop a deeper relationship with him.  Let’s go to the God U Said It Verse of today.

In John 16:33 NIV it states “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  Jesus is saying that you will have trouble.  He also states that through him you will have peace. After a forest fire, the land that has been burn will recover. Although the plant and trees above the surface has burned, the root system of the plant usually hasn’t been damage severely. Also, there are seeds and bulbs that will fall off the burning trees and plants. These seeds and bulbs will fall to the ground and take root. You may have Jesus rooted in you right now. However, you may be someone who doesn’t know Jesus as your savior. This is the time to plant him in your forest of life. This is the time for the root of Jesus to grow in you.  Once he starts to grow in you, peace will come to you.  Recovering and healing will come to you. Leadership and direction will come to you. All of this can take some time. This burnt area in your life is fertile. Don’t plant anger and revenge in this area. Don’t plant the weeds or thistles such as drugs, alcohol or more lust. Let Jesus be in your forest of life. He will bring someone along into your life. He has already brought himself in your life. All you have to do is take it to heart. Jesus is knocking on your heart to help you recover and fix the damage.  Here’s your phrase for today.

L-Lord

U-U

S-Save

T-Thee

 

L-Lord

U-U

S-Strengthen

T-Thee

He’s ready to plow and plant good and wonderful things in your forest. Next time we’ll talk about which way you must move. Until next time, may God continue to bless you and keep you.

                                          Walt Gs.