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    Getting Back on Course

    Getting Back on Course
    2 Peter 3:17-18
    No matter how far away from God you have drifted, you're always welcome back. That's the lesson from Jesus' parable about the prodigal son--the foolish boy who followed a pleasure-filled path to ruin before returning to his father and finding redemption (Luke 15:11-32). Perhaps ruin has not yet come to you, but you know that your heart has grown cool to the things of God. Whatever your drifting story, make this the day that you point yourself back to the Lord.
    As with any sin, the first motion toward getting back on course is to acknowledge that you have slipped away from the Lord. Then you confess and repent, which is like turning your boat in the opposite direction and paddling toward God with all your strength. If you're wondering exactly how to do that, I suggest a strategy I use every morning. Before I step out of bed, I give myself to God by acknowledging, I surrender my entire life to You for this day. When something comes up that runs counter to His plan and I consider pursuing it, the Holy Spirit reminds me that I am not my own. Only God's way will do for me.
    Every day we choose whether to row or drift. As for me, I choose to vigorously pursue God.
    Peter gives a warning to be on guard against attitudes and ideologies that would carry you away from truth (2 Peter 3:17). Instead, choose to paddle your lifeboat toward the Lord by meditating on Scripture, praying, and living obediently. Practicing the spiritual disciplines keeps a heart warm toward God.
    Dr. Stanley

    #2
    Amen and thank you.

    Now to go find some oars as I have a lot of rowing to do…

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      #3
      Michael rowed his boat a shore, Halleluiah. [emoji846]

      The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

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        #4
        Amen!

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          #5
          Amen

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            #6
            Originally posted by Pedernal View Post
            Amen and thank you.

            Now to go find some oars as I have a lot of rowing to do…
            We all do

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              #7
              Originally posted by Texas Grown View Post
              Michael rowed his boat a shore, Halleluiah. [emoji846]

              The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!
              Sing it

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                #8
                Up

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                  #9
                  Thank you Bro Bill.

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                    #10
                    Man !
                    This couldn’t come at a better time in life.
                    I really look forward to your posts daily.
                    Thank you so much for caring for others to devote your time.
                    You Sir are a God send.
                    Your posts are always spot on as well.
                    God is the truth and the light, Amen Bro. Bill !

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                      #11
                      Thank you for posting.

                      Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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                        #12
                        Amen. Thanks for always bringing us the Word!

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                          #13
                          Thanks Bro. Bill

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by sasqy View Post
                            Man !
                            This couldn’t come at a better time in life.
                            I really look forward to your posts daily.
                            Thank you so much for caring for others to devote your time.
                            You Sir are a God send.
                            Your posts are always spot on as well.
                            God is the truth and the light, Amen Bro. Bill !
                            Amen!!

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