Finding Peace in the Discomfort of Following Jesus – The Hallelujah House

Steps We Can Take to Die to Self:

First,  examine your faith. Do you truly believe in the fundamentals of faith found in God’s Word the Bible? If not, begin spending time reading the Bible and asking God to strengthen your faith. Do you believe in His love, goodness, and power?

Secondly, confess your struggles. What do you find difficult to let go of? On the podcast, we discussed the importance of forgiveness.  Admit these things to God and ask for His help in overcoming them.

Thirdly, spend time getting to know Jesus. How can you follow Someone you don’t have a relationship with? Abide in Him. Attach yourself to Jesus Christ and remain attached at all times.

We mustn’t live a lift where we are attached to Jesus during that morning devotional and in the pew, and then detach the remainder of the week. This creates a shallow relationship with the Father. Be ever aware of His presence all day everyday.

Fourthly, ask the Father to help you love Him more. As you get to know God you will naturally begin to love Him more, but He commands us to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

Many times, we can begin to doubt we have that kind of love for the Father and question if we are obeying this command. Ask Him to help you develop this sincere love for Him.

Lastly, allow the Holy Spirit access in guiding you towards the practice of self-denial and obedience. When you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you over overindulging on that Christmas pie, come into agreement with Him and put the fork down.  As you practice this obedience in the little areas, you will not struggle as much in the larger things.

While we’re all enjoying the coziness of the season let’s take time to thank God for His willingness to deny Himself and His own comfort, from a cold stone manger to a splintery cross.

Have a blessed Christmas!

Tammy  🎄