Hold Fast

Life is tough. Sometimes in spite of our best efforts we are still overwhelmed. At such times we need someone to help us in the trenches of our inner battles and interpersonal struggles. No one anchors a ship unless they realize there is the potential for drifting. Sometimes in life, you can drift so far that you don’t even realize how far you’ve gone. If you’re not careful though, you can drift away. Hopelessness is what makes people give up on life. They’re convinced there’s nothing beyond what they have experienced or seen. But there has to be something inside that says, “I’ve got more to do! I've more to live for” Hope, faith and love keeps us going when the storms of life hit. Hope gives us faith and faith gives us hope, while the love of God holds us. 


Didn't know which was more suitable between Imagine me by Kirk Franklin and Mercy me Hold fast. 

Judge Not!

I have no right to be a judge of conduct or character, hence I try not to judge anyone because only God knows and only him can judge. People have several reasons for the decisions they make and am not sure if I would have done better if I was walking in their shoes.
But everyone I go , its people judging each other. With those within the church being the most judgmental
They become so used to judging that people on the outside avoid the church.
Not so long ago a friend of mine said "MsB, I just noticed you are now so born again , does that changes you? " and I asked in what way and he replied "you give everyone blank sheets and second chances".
So am wondering , does being closer to God make me that way? No it shouldn't, it instead it should help me deal with people with Love.

One the other side of the coin we have Christians being judge and called names such as hypocrites (in fact I am guilty of this). They are viewed as people who act good with evil within their hearts. I heard someone call this guy a hypocrite because he wants to sleep with his girl. While its easy to scream "that this brother is a hypocrite for not following what is preached" let's not forget that everyone is human . The church is not made for those who are perfect but those who have acknowledged that humans have weaknesses, those who want to please God. But also , lets not forget that we are not to conform to the world, rather we are to set positive examples and live right with the God.

\\ sidebar: I met this girl who you would have to kill to get her into a pentecostal church, because she says a Christain -sister stole her boyfriend.She further explained that if you really have a good heart guarded by God's word then you are not to take what's not yours rather you are to encourage the guy to work things out with his girlfriend. That way the sister would have shown what true Christianity is about. Instead the "sister" had taken a moment of weakness in some one's relationship as her opportunity. (This is an all too common scenario with girls in church, with them pouncing on any brother with the "Godly Love" and I believe she is right. On a lighter note,  I always say I would rather have my bf hang out with a regular girl than a christain sister, because then there can be no surprises )

I know everything works for our good but we should be careful, because things we do that may seem right might be breaking some one's faith in God. So a few quotes on judgement

Matthew 7:1-2
1Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Romans 2:1
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 

1 Corinthians 5:12-13
12What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 ... Expel the immoral brother!

Romans 14:10,13
10You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. 13...therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another...


But in conclusion let us judge our actions be based on the word of God that is within us.



Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

And we complain

Do me a favor, list out the top 3 things you complain about. Mine would go like this -

1. My Salary 
2. My Job
3. Every other thing

Yes I know, I'm worse than your average complainer :) Then read this verse -

Then the people of Israel set out from Mount Hor, taking the road to the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient with the long journey, and they began to speak against God and Moses. “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die here in the wilderness?” they complained. “There is nothing to eat here and nothing to drink. And we hate this horrible manna!”  Numbers 21:4,5 NLT.

Notice the progression? The long and weary journey resulted in impatience. Next came loss of faith, hence the question -  “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die here in the wilderness?”. Then came the loss of gratitude - They complained about the manna God had given them. You see, God did not bring them into the wilderness to die, he was taking them to Canaan - the promised land. Neither did he intend to give them manna for ever, no, it was a food for the interim period. Even at that they were provided water and meat - from the birds.

Are we any different from these guys? Do we not lose focus from our destination and grow impatient with the journey? Do we not doubt God's plan for our lives. Do we not complain about His merciful interim blessings? Concentrating on the discomfort of your present situation can make you lose track of your destined future. Start giving thanks for everything instead of complaining today. Do not lose your patience, faith or gratitude.

Happy Weekend Y'all