LUSTS

The lust for life is a driver in many areas of our life. This can get us into difficulties because it is centred on a desire to fulfill the lusts of the flesh. The bible talks about the lusts of the flesh in negative terms like the lusts of the eyes and the pride of life. Yet this is the area that many of us struggle in. What is driven by lust is carnal and needs to be crucified for it does not glorify God. The lust for sex drives sexual attractions. It maybe covered up as love but the driver is usually a strong sexual drive. Many times when the goal is achieved the lust reveals its true colours. Lust drives you and controls you. Love on the other hand always thinks of the other. It is never self centred. The only remedy for lust is death. No compromise will be effective. No amount of counselling can quell the power of lust. Fasting is one way to crucify the lust till it is rendered powerless. Jesus will help you overcome your lusts as you surrender to His control. Surrender is a position of trust. Obedience follows surrender. To obey is to trust that He will do what He promises to do. Addictions are driven by lust for food or sex or any other desire that is wholly self satisfying. Fast and pray till you have control over it. 

GROW YOUR GARDEN

The Kingdom of God is within you. The King resides in you. God's address is in you. You therefore have all the resources of  heaven in you to grow His Kingdom within you. The more you grow the greater will be your influence around you. The shift of focus needs to be from out there to in you. As long as your attention is focussed on things or people outside you to stimulate and grow you, you are more vulnerable to change and decay. The shift of focus must be from the outside to within you. This does not mean that you should stop looking to outside influences but rather you must focus on God's resources within you. This will enable you to grow strong and be an influence rather then be influenced. This is how the Kingdom of God will grow around you. Be an influencer for God. We all need to stand on our own two feet but also be part of His body. This way we will all do our part in being His body on earth.