April 27, 2012

OUT OF ORDER


Out of Order 

Don't you just hate it when you go to a vending machine to get something, or to a fax, or copy machine and there's a sign posted; "OUT OF ORDER" taped to it. You had your expectation ruined and time was also wasted. Now you have to find another machine. Aren't you glad God is not a machine. Yet, I wonder how many times the Lord has come to us or tried to get our attention, and found us "out of order." Is it really any surprise that so many marriages, families, businesses and many other things failing or struggling, because they are "Out of Order." Unless our relationships with Jesus Christ is fully restored and in working order, there can still be problems. And until the church is unified in Christ, everything else in the world will have little value and be out of order.

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Here is some thought provoking questions. 
Do you find contentment is your walk with the Lord?
Have you heard what on His heart lately?
If, you are married, do you treat you spouse the same as Jesus?
Has your passion and intimacy for your spouse or the Lord changed from the time when you first got married or saved?
If so, why?
Are there areas of past hurts or differences that interfere with those relationships?
If so, why? 
Do you want to see them restored? 
Can you totally forgive?
Is there anything that you blame God for that may be hurting your relationship with Him?

God wants to restore all things However, the spiritual things in our lives are a priority with Him. He's done everything He can to make that possible. When we understand God's heart, we'll have everything we need and everything else will eventually come into its proper order.

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The Lord says, "I AM the great physician, I'm restoring the hearts. I'm restoring the minds and I Am restoring the whole Body of Christ. I AM the great restorer. I'm also bringing my sons and daughters out of the caves and out of the forest and into the light, and into My House. I am restoring them and I am restoring all things. I hear your prayers, and I'm answering them."