"Bitter"

"And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground....But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt."

We all like to focus on the future, when our present seems so dark. The future can be that one distant star of hope, brightly shining as dim as a weakened candle. While holding on to the future's reward is often the tylenol of enduring the present heartache, for a moment I want to talk about the Ghost of our own past.

In the story, Lot and his family was spared from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra. As the verse says, she turns around and becomes a pillar of salt. I want to bring a much deeper meaning to that verse. Looking back into your past and wishing it was still your present, or regretting the changes you have made, or just simply being bitter about the things that happen, will destroy your future. It will leave you planted in the same position eternally until you decide to look forward to your future, instead of falling backwards into your past.

"And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed."

When God relays a message to you from someone else, make sure you are listening. It may not always be what you want it to be, but its for your own benefit. God told Lots family not to look back and to escape to the mountains where you can not be consumed. God wants to take you to the highest place, spritually so that you will be above all the things that come to harm you. And when I say above, I mean not only physically, but spiritually. So when someone forms a weapon against you, if you are in Gods will and his grace, you will know that it shall not prosper against you. And not only will you rise above it, you will be reborn in him so you will not be bitter towards that person because you are higher mentally. In fact, you will pray for that person and that they find God.

Looking back into your past with "wishful thinking" will cloud your future. Looking back will even sometimes have you bitter towards God because you miss some of the things you had you feel may have actually had some good in it. Let me break down the difference between "good" and "God." Good is a four letter word that looks like God with the letter O being replicated. But there is only one God, and he cannot be duplicated, though he is often imitated. God is a three letter word, which is a prime number so it can only be divided by the number one and itself. Since God is the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, so the only thing that can divide(serparate) you from him is Himself. He is number one. Thats why the things that are good are not always God, but the things that are God are always good.

When God gives you something, he does not take it away. And even if he does, its because he is upgrading you for your obedience. So do not look back into your past wanting some things to return to your present. The only time we should be thinking about the past is when we are thanking God for our present and that he brought us out of destruction. God wants your future to be on a high mountain, filled with milk and honey. Far from destruction, and closer to the heavens with him. But first you have to listen to him when he is calling, and you have to climb that mountain. Trust me I know, going up that mountain is painful, tiring, and streneous to the body.

God can put you through so much you become bitter towards him because life was easier when you were on your own it seems like. He will make you want to give up, but you can't. You must have faith in him. Because when you are done climbing, your legs and calf muscles are stronger so you can walk through life and stand your ground without getting knocked down. Your arms are stronger so you can fight against tricks of the enemy. And finally you will be in a place where you are so close to God its like you can see him and talk to him personally. Its like He is in the room with you, talking back to you as you pray. He wants you so high up that even if someone does come to attack you, they will be fatigued from all the hard work it takes to even try and harm you, and they will be easily defeated with your new strength!

That is why God tells you not to look back, because there is so much in front of you, just need to move forward. When you look back with bitterness, you become a statue, planted at that place in that moment, never seeing the future God has in store for you.

"A Letter From God"

I see you, I have always seen you. I have been watching you since the day you were born. I do have a special purpose for you, as do I for all. I can see your faith in me has deteriorated, but not expunged. Well, while I may understand your heartache, that does not justify its existence. You are a sinner. But yet, there are very few I allow to experience what you are going through. It is not because I do not love you, or I wish to see you in pain. But rather, I allow trials and tribulations to come upon your life to build you. Its hard, I know. More than what non-believers have to bare. But it is this way simply to prepare you for the future. I love you. I know you love me too. You believe it, you embrace it. But I also know you need a reminder because it does not always seem that way. Be assured and know that all things work together, and are good to, and for ,those who love Me and are called according to My design and purpose. Your virtue is held only by the brave, the bold, the few. The few people that I call "My Children." And it is only that few, that have my word hidden in their heart motivating that virtue, that will have true happiness. Never release that virtue. Trust in me with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. If in every step you take, every decision you make, you would but just acknowledge me, I will direct your path. I will not in any way fail you, nor give you up, nor leave you without support. I will not in any degree leave you helpless, nor forsake you, nor let you down. I will give you what you desire. Peace, love, Joy, all the fruit of the spirit, all the things your life needs right now, if you would just seek me first. Seek My kingdom, and all these things will be added unto you, including that new car you have been eyeing. As I close, I want you to remember a few things as you start your day today. Remember to Love thy neighbor as you love yourself. I know you do not have the greatest boss in the world, but he is human too. Do not be angry with those who try to hurt you. No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that will rise against you in judgment, you will show to be in the wrong. Remember that you fight not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness in high places. The spirits that are within the people around you. That's why My son whispered to me while he was dying, "Forgive them father, for they know not what they do." Forgive those who try to rise against you. Vengeance is mine, and mine alone. Sing the song in your heart to defend against others, just like your ancestors did with the trumpet against the walls of Jericho. I love you so much I gave my son for you. And through my son, you have eternal life. Never forget that. And finally, remember that I am your father, who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before Me with exceeding joy. Unto me, the only wise God and Savior, be both glory and majesty, dominion and power. Both Now, and Forever.