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Marissa
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on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 8:59 am
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I really liked this post.... I have been going through some hard stuff lately, and have been kind of discouraged. I really liked this part:
You'll know you're maturing and growing in Christ when . . . after falling, it takes you less time to catch the next wave.

I have noticed that each time I have had to face another challenge lately, it has taken me less time to go to God. I'm glad to know that means I am growing in my relationship with him!!
Heidi
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on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm
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Thanks for the post. I have had a lot of trouble with anger and hate in my life. Recently I have been really asking God to help me and fill me up to overflowing with His love, to pour on those around me. And, the best part is, that He is answering my prayer, slowly but surely I am able to respond with love, and I still have more to work on, I don't have it all under control, but He's helping me!

Thanks again for the challenge to live by the Spirit!
Mackenzie
loved it
on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 6:28 pm
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I love this post! It really spoke to me because, sometimes I want to let my flesh rule and do what I want to do. Why? Because our flesh is so weak and it seems fun at the time! But we need to crucify our flesh and lay it at the foot of the cross and give it to Christ! I am so grateful that the Lord forgives us and that His mercies are new every morning. Praise God!
Maddi
Love ittttttt(:
on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:30 pm
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I recently went through a tough breakup with a guy I know God wouldn't approve of. After dating for 7 months, you can conclude some of his bad habits (such as cussing) rubbed off on me. After we broke up I felt such a relief and realized how much this guy had held me back from my relationship with God. Now I know that I've been on the right track. I've balanced myself on the board and harnessed His power. Thank you so much(:
After God's Own Heart
Love it!
on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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I loved this so much that I wrote an attached post and included the link to this one! :)

See it here: godlygirlz.blogspot.com
morgan(:
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on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 3:47 pm
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i really love this! (: i think its sooo cool cuz just last week i was reading a book and it used the same analogy to describe the right way to live in the Spirit(: im thinking maybe God has told me this twice now for a reason..and that maybe i should try harder to live in the Spirit-the right way(: thanx so much!
Heather (Svan)
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on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7:40 pm
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I'm not sure what it means to take less time to turn back to God when you are faced with something.

I think God is trying to teach me to hold my tongue and control my anger. I found a whole bunch of passages in the Bible (like Proverbs and James) that are telling me that I need to turn away insult and deflect my desire to have a shouting match. It's really difficult! Especially when you're in this family. But it's becoming a bit easier every day. So I guess that means I'm growing. Yay =)
anon4058
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on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:18 pm
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this is such a great post. I have a question though; It used to be that I would run to God almost immediately, but now I wait a while before I run to Him. Is there anything that I can do about that?
Chloe
Cool!
on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 9:20 am
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Sometimes I can tell that I am getting closer to God when he answers my prayers. Or when I am sad or angry or disappointed and all of the sudden I just feel peace.
Lorree, with the LYWB team
re: anon4058
on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 3:42 pm
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How long it takes to run to God is simply a choice. We encourage you to confess this to the Lord and ask Him to prick your heart if you are turning to something/someone other than Him. When you see that this is what you are doing, ask the Lord’s forgiveness and choose to turn back to Him. That is what repentance is – turning away from one thing and choosing to go in the opposite direction (back to God). God is right there to help you with this, Friend!

Praying for you,
Lorree
anon4058
Lorree
on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 12:54 pm
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Thanks Lorree!
Kimberly
Praise the Lord for His Spirit!
on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 2:32 pm
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I thank God for His Spirit!

When Jesus left earth, he told his disciples he was leaving behind, another, one who would be more beneficial- The Holy Spirit of God.

At first, I thought, what? How could a Spirit be better than a person? Well, the more I give my life for Christ, the more I see the importance of the Spirit, and how its so much stronger than our physical selves. In fact, I say often, "My body is in submission to my(His) Spirit". This reminds me, like stated in 1 Cor 3:16, and 2 Cor 3:17, the spirit of God is within me, and thats what leads and drives me in freedom!

Since committing my Spirit, to His Spirit, and submitting my body to that Spirit, I have done more and felt more fullness of life than I ever have before! There is true life, in denying yourself, and letting him live and lead you!

Praise The Lord, our God, for He is so loving and perfect!
grace
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on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 10:31 pm
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How does one differentiate between the Spirit's conviction and the Enemy's condemnation?

I've been trying to be obedient to God, perhaps out of flesh, to the point where I feel guilty for very little things (things that people think I'm crazy for feeling guilty about), repent to God, and apologize to whomever I've felt that I wronged...it almost feels like it's become some type of obsession and I'm getting a little overwhelmed. But how do I know if guilt is coming from conviction or condemnation?

Thanks!
anonymous
random
on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 8:26 pm
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i know this is off topic but my two friends are fighting and i don't know what to do.
any suggestion?
Lorree, with the LYWB team
re: Anonymous
on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm
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Anonymous,

It really hurts to have our friends fighting. It is always good to pray for them and encourage them to be kind to each other and to forgive each other. When their fighting is actually physical, then you need to get an adult involved so they can help your friends to work through their differences in a healthy way. Erin did a blog on girls fighting. You can check it out at http://www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com/index.php?id=708.

Praying for you!
Lorree
Sarah, with the LYWB team
Grace - differentiating between conviction and condemnation
on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 1:46 pm
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Grace…

Your name speaks to the answer to your question. The difference between the Spirit's conviction and the enemy's condemnation is differentiated by grace. Satan condemns you and makes you feel guilty. The Spirit convicts you and moves you to confession and repentance. The enemy makes you feel you are not good enough. The Spirit makes you feel you can’t wait to rid yourself of sin and be close to the Father. The enemy brings oppression. The Spirit brings life and light. So, what to do…

Memorize verses on grace and every time you feel convicted of sin, tell the Heavenly Father that you are sorry you did wrong, thank Him for His conviction, and quote one of your verses! God will love it; He always honors His Word, and you will have light and life upon repeating His promises of grace and no condemnation! (See Romans 8:1 – memorize it!)

Verses to consider…Ps. 103:10, 11, 12, 13, 14 (particularly 10 and 12!); Col. 3:12-13; Lam. 3:21-23; I John 1:9; 1 Tim. 1:14. What an incredible journey you have before you!

Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more. Rom. 5:20

Blessings to you!
Grace
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on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 1:12 pm
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Thanks so much, Sarah! The verses are really encouraging to me--can't wait to memorize them!
Sarah, with the LYWB team
Grace
on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 10:22 pm
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Hi, Grace...

I'm delighted to hear the verses encouraged you! As you memorize them, I pray "grace" will abound! Proud of you with the way you hear truth and apply it!

Blessings!