Is God truly #1 in your life?
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Pastor AJ
Mar 19, 2008, 2:02:14 AM3/19/08
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Honestly, is God truly #1 in your life? Are we placing other things
like our family, career, money, or ourselves before Him?
In the book of Luke, chapter 9, Christ asks some of his disciples to
follow Him and was met with the response, "Let me first go..." Where
are you saying to Christ, "let me first...?" And are you willing to
let go of some things that are hindering your walk with Him?
Finally, what excuses are you making when it comes to putting God
first in your life?
Let's be honest as we work through these questions together. This is
a safe place for us to really look into our life to discover how to
live the best life possible.
Many Blessings,
Pastor AJ
like our family, career, money, or ourselves before Him?
In the book of Luke, chapter 9, Christ asks some of his disciples to
follow Him and was met with the response, "Let me first go..." Where
are you saying to Christ, "let me first...?" And are you willing to
let go of some things that are hindering your walk with Him?
Finally, what excuses are you making when it comes to putting God
first in your life?
Let's be honest as we work through these questions together. This is
a safe place for us to really look into our life to discover how to
live the best life possible.
Many Blessings,
Pastor AJ
nicolle_f...@yahoo.com
Mar 20, 2008, 12:15:11 PM3/20/08
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The pie example you used during your sermon this past Sunday, the
16th, was an AWESOME illustration on how much time, or the lack
thereof, that we spend strengthing our personal relationship with God
each day. I was so "busy" trying to be "Superwife" to my husband,
"Supermom" to my children and "Superdirector" at work that I thought I
didn't have time to just be "me" with God and therefore, He was always
getting the "pie crumbs" and many times nothing at all. I left with
such a heavy conviction in my heart that I decided that I will no
longer give Him my "crumbs", but give Him the first "piece of pie"
EVERY morning!
16th, was an AWESOME illustration on how much time, or the lack
thereof, that we spend strengthing our personal relationship with God
each day. I was so "busy" trying to be "Superwife" to my husband,
"Supermom" to my children and "Superdirector" at work that I thought I
didn't have time to just be "me" with God and therefore, He was always
getting the "pie crumbs" and many times nothing at all. I left with
such a heavy conviction in my heart that I decided that I will no
longer give Him my "crumbs", but give Him the first "piece of pie"
EVERY morning!
Laconya Clemons
Mar 21, 2008, 5:48:08 PM3/21/08
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I always said that God was #1 in my life until I realized last Sunday
in church that Ive only been giving him a piece of it. Wow!!! I
shamefully had to ask myself why????
You know how we will bring out the china/the "good dishes" when
strangers come to dinner but we will ask our family/love ones to eat
out of paper plates. That's because, we are trying to impress and
influence how the strangers think about us but we know that our family/
love ones will love us no matter what. I don't know if that's a good
analogy or if anyone can relate but when I thought about why I was
(unconsciously and unintentionally) only giving God a piece of my
life...asking him to take the back seat..and to use the paper plates,
was because I knew he would love and be there for me unconditionally
no matter what...and always.
My life changed last Sunday, March 16 when God spoke to me as I sat
there listening to you speak on Wasting Our Lives. He said "Laconya ,
I want all of you...give me all and I will work in every piece of your
life...you don't have to be scared anymore...Trust Me". My heart was
overwhelmed with joy, tears filled my eyes unexpectedly and I simply
said Yes Lord. I want to walk fully with God and now I am.
Pray for me and my journey!
Blessings
Laconya
in church that Ive only been giving him a piece of it. Wow!!! I
shamefully had to ask myself why????
You know how we will bring out the china/the "good dishes" when
strangers come to dinner but we will ask our family/love ones to eat
out of paper plates. That's because, we are trying to impress and
influence how the strangers think about us but we know that our family/
love ones will love us no matter what. I don't know if that's a good
analogy or if anyone can relate but when I thought about why I was
(unconsciously and unintentionally) only giving God a piece of my
life...asking him to take the back seat..and to use the paper plates,
was because I knew he would love and be there for me unconditionally
no matter what...and always.
My life changed last Sunday, March 16 when God spoke to me as I sat
there listening to you speak on Wasting Our Lives. He said "Laconya ,
I want all of you...give me all and I will work in every piece of your
life...you don't have to be scared anymore...Trust Me". My heart was
overwhelmed with joy, tears filled my eyes unexpectedly and I simply
said Yes Lord. I want to walk fully with God and now I am.
Pray for me and my journey!
Blessings
Laconya
Pastor AJ
Mar 25, 2008, 2:46:39 PM3/25/08
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What's interesting is that when we give our all to God, He will make
sure that everyone else it taken care of. He has a way of extending
our reach so that we can be "Super" in this world. We don't have to
do that on our own. I love the old saying...Give Him your natural,
let Him put the super on it.
sure that everyone else it taken care of. He has a way of extending
our reach so that we can be "Super" in this world. We don't have to
do that on our own. I love the old saying...Give Him your natural,
let Him put the super on it.
Pastor AJ
Mar 25, 2008, 2:49:42 PM3/25/08
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I love your analogy about the dishes. I think that is very true! We
often take God for granted. It's a blessing that He is gracious and
merciful and will always accept us back. We just need to make the
effort to truly 'repent'. Turn away from giving God our leftovers and
make a conscious effort to give Him our best in everything we do!
Thank you for your comment.
often take God for granted. It's a blessing that He is gracious and
merciful and will always accept us back. We just need to make the
effort to truly 'repent'. Turn away from giving God our leftovers and
make a conscious effort to give Him our best in everything we do!
Thank you for your comment.
Seliga
Mar 27, 2008, 3:43:47 PM3/27/08
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As a young girl I thought God was number 1 in my life. Since I have
arrived to LA God has shown me that my family ,self, and bondages had
always been placed before him. I cannot fathom how many times I
unknowingly and knowinlgy placed God in the back seat of my car
daily. Arriving here to Chosen it has been made clear how God has
called me to give him the wheel in order for him to have his every way
with me. For God's way is trusting honoring, and importantly loving.
Daily I check in with God through fellowship and worship to be sure
that he remains in control of my whole PIE. Each day their is awesome
revelation and much much more.
Praise and Glory to the Most High God!
Seliga
arrived to LA God has shown me that my family ,self, and bondages had
always been placed before him. I cannot fathom how many times I
unknowingly and knowinlgy placed God in the back seat of my car
daily. Arriving here to Chosen it has been made clear how God has
called me to give him the wheel in order for him to have his every way
with me. For God's way is trusting honoring, and importantly loving.
Daily I check in with God through fellowship and worship to be sure
that he remains in control of my whole PIE. Each day their is awesome
revelation and much much more.
Praise and Glory to the Most High God!
Seliga
miaf...@yahoo.com
Apr 1, 2008, 12:19:02 PM4/1/08
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Alright, the question posed is "Is God truly #1 in my life?" Well, I
would like to think so! I know I say he is. But since we're being
honest, well, my life does not reflect that he is truly #1. Ouch,
that really hurts to say and I am even ashamed! I know, that in
comparison to the other things that I do in my life I do not give
equal dedication to Christ. I wonder why that is? Is it because I
know that Christ will forgive me and others may not be as merciful?
Or is it because I can't see Christ? I wonder what would happen in my
life if I stopped giving him my leftovers? Well, I would like to find
that out.
On Mar 18, 11:02 pm, Pastor AJ <Pasto...@allchosen.com> wrote:
darryl.c...@yahoo.com
Apr 2, 2008, 12:53:14 AM4/2/08
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I have arrived at a point in my life where I have nothing left to
give God. I have given Him everything. For a long time I was selfish
and only gave God the left overs that I only wanted to give. I had
skeletons in my closet and there was always that secret room that He
was not invited in. Finally I was sick and tired of being sick and
tired and decided my way doesn't work. No more crumbs, take all of me,
my hurts, hangups, all my failures and my brokeness, take all that I
am and use it for your Glory Lord and by my total surrender I am now
victorious and can be all that God intended for me to be. So you see I
am truly sold out for Christ and I am like that sheep who had his leg
broken I am staying closer too the Shepherd more than ever. There has
too be some sort of fear in my life because I realize that for the
first time in my life that if I don't stay joined to the Lords hip,
I'm afraid of backsliding a second time in my life and as long as I'm
close too Him that is not going to happen. God is number
one.............
give God. I have given Him everything. For a long time I was selfish
and only gave God the left overs that I only wanted to give. I had
skeletons in my closet and there was always that secret room that He
was not invited in. Finally I was sick and tired of being sick and
tired and decided my way doesn't work. No more crumbs, take all of me,
my hurts, hangups, all my failures and my brokeness, take all that I
am and use it for your Glory Lord and by my total surrender I am now
victorious and can be all that God intended for me to be. So you see I
am truly sold out for Christ and I am like that sheep who had his leg
broken I am staying closer too the Shepherd more than ever. There has
too be some sort of fear in my life because I realize that for the
first time in my life that if I don't stay joined to the Lords hip,
I'm afraid of backsliding a second time in my life and as long as I'm
close too Him that is not going to happen. God is number
one.............
Tammie J.
Apr 2, 2008, 11:32:17 AM4/2/08
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Is God truly #1 in my life?? As a Christian, I must be truthful...but
I am ashamed to say that He isn't. I strive to be a better wife,
mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, companion, co-worker & student
on a daily basis to please man; when I should strive to be a better
Christian by putting Him first! I've done my best to make man happy,
only to be let down time after time. I'm willing to put all things
aside that's been hindering my walk and put God first!! And I know
when I do put Him completely first; He will never let me down! God is
unveiling things to me thru this 40 day journey that will stick to me
like glue and I'm excited to see what else God has in store for me!
From this day on, He will be my #1 and no longer will He be a back-
seat rider...I will let go and let Him drive!! Praise God!
I am ashamed to say that He isn't. I strive to be a better wife,
mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, companion, co-worker & student
on a daily basis to please man; when I should strive to be a better
Christian by putting Him first! I've done my best to make man happy,
only to be let down time after time. I'm willing to put all things
aside that's been hindering my walk and put God first!! And I know
when I do put Him completely first; He will never let me down! God is
unveiling things to me thru this 40 day journey that will stick to me
like glue and I'm excited to see what else God has in store for me!
From this day on, He will be my #1 and no longer will He be a back-
seat rider...I will let go and let Him drive!! Praise God!
Pastor AJ
Apr 3, 2008, 12:49:56 AM4/3/08
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Realistically, it is difficult to give God your all and make Him #1 in
your life. I know this because I have to make that decision each and
every day of my life as well. What we all must remember is that God
wants the BEST for us. If we can keep that in mind, it is somewhat
easier for us to trust and depend on Him.
When we make God our #1, it does not mean that we sit back and do
nothing. On the contrary, we must go out and take dominion of what
God has placed before us. He wants us to live our lives and
accomplish our dreams, He just wants to make sure that it's not our
primary focus.
Jesus tells us in the Word that the first and greatest commandment is
"Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, soul, mind, and
strength". This means we have to make a conscious decision to make
God #1, but when we do, He ensures us that everything else will be
taken care of.
Until next time...
your life. I know this because I have to make that decision each and
every day of my life as well. What we all must remember is that God
wants the BEST for us. If we can keep that in mind, it is somewhat
easier for us to trust and depend on Him.
When we make God our #1, it does not mean that we sit back and do
nothing. On the contrary, we must go out and take dominion of what
God has placed before us. He wants us to live our lives and
accomplish our dreams, He just wants to make sure that it's not our
primary focus.
Jesus tells us in the Word that the first and greatest commandment is
"Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, soul, mind, and
strength". This means we have to make a conscious decision to make
God #1, but when we do, He ensures us that everything else will be
taken care of.
Until next time...
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