Coke On The Rocks

Coke on the rocks has been a long running joke between my friends and I whenever we go out and the waitress asks what will I be drinking for the evening. I’ve always made light of my choice not to drink alcohol but lately I’m finding myself being questioned more and more by people about my decision. The truth of the story is between the ages of 18-20 I tried drinking and it just didn’t stick. That simple! It was an activity that just never became a habit and I just stop drinking on my own accord. With that being said, have I had alcohol here or there since 20. YES! Do I feel that God will condemn you for consuming alcohol at your Grammies 90th birthday party or celebratory event? NO, but the bible does warn against drunkenness. Ephesians 5:18 “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation: but be filled with the Spirit”, this is just one of the many verses that warns against drunkenness. Another verse that I often think of is, 1Peter 1:13 “ Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hopes fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to former lusts, as in your ignorance”. The part of that verse that always sticks out to me is the “gird up the loins of your mind and be sober’. I love that part because it tells us to be aware for ANYTHING that could cloud your judgment. That means wine, drugs, MEN/WOMAN, money, vanity, pride, ego and the list could go on and on. Jesus doesn’t want our minds being controlled by anything that is not of Him.

Now just because alcohol is not one of my vices doesn’t mean I don’t have any. The current battle I’m fighting is with FOOD. When I’m left alone with any substance that contains sugar I immediately morph into a magician and make it disappear. I can gladly say that this is a devil that’s about to be slayed in the name of Jesus! I empower you to take a look at the things in your life that may be clouding your judgment and submit them to God in prayer. If you feel lead, please share your comments and feedback. I would love to hear what your think!

“Be sober, be vigilant: because your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” Peter 5:8

Living To Live Again

New Beginnings

Who Am I: I’m a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and most importantly I’m a follower of Jesus Christ! People say I’m funny, loud, silly, caring, friendly and transparent with my feelings and thoughts. I’ve been Christian all my life but it wasn’t until two years ago that I actually started desiring to live for Christ. At that point in my life I wasn’t actively fellowshipping, reading the Word or living by the standards that God desires for his children. So long story short, I was doing ME! I thank God everyday for the transformation HE has and continues to make on my heart. Fast forward to the present, I attend an awesome church where I am spiritually fed weekly, I cover myself in the Word daily and to be honest I’m currently working on establishing a deeper relationship with the Lord outside of just saying grace before I eat a meal, thank you Jesus, God is good and you know the other catchy but true phrases we like to use when things are going well. I desire the type of relationship where the first thing on my mind when I wake up in the morning is to get in communication with the Lord and not what am I going to eat for breakfast. I striving to put God first in every situation not just the ones I’m comfortable with.

Why Blog: My prayer is to encourage and strengthen the walks of other babes in Christ through my daily struggles and breakthroughs. I would like to also have open dialogues about your struggles and breakthroughs so that we can grow in Christ together. I chose the title of the blog “Entering Through the Narrow Gate” based on Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it”. I’ve cemented this verse in my heart because it reminds me that it can be difficult to live and walk in a manner that pleases God but for those few who truly turn their lives over to God’s control will find a new life in Him. This verse also cautions me to stay on full alert for those attacks from the devil that could take me off the path that God has chosen for me. I’ve wanted to write a blog for some time now but the timing was never right but through God’s gentle nudges I decided this was the right time. Please excuse me in advance I’m not the most computer savvy person so any typo’s or posts that show up twice sorry :-/ Well I hope you will enjoy reading my daily blogs and I pray that it adds to your faith or you can add to mine.

~Living To Live Again