Are you wanting to find “The Secret Place” in God? Do you know who you are in Christ?
You are not who others say you are. You are who God say you are. No more feeling insecure. No more feeling unloved. No more feeling confused.
In my book, “The Secret Place,” I share how you can be strengthened in your faith, and help you pursue your purpose. There is direction on how you identify in Christ and get an intimate relationship with God. You will also read the Biblical truth on how to change your thoughts and be spiritually guided.
“We must work towards the goal of having a mind like Christ.”
The secret is to have a personal and intimate relationship with God. In order to establish our relationship with God, we must first accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord & Savior. We have to admit that we are sinners. Ask for forgiveness, and then we are saved.
Romans 5:8 reads, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. God loves us all and he created us all for His glory and purpose. Every one of us has sinned. None of us is perfect, but God.”
The scripture reads in Romans 7:18-19 “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. We are completely loved, adopted, and not forsaken! Our past does not define us, the cross and His resurrection define us and our future.”
It begins with understanding who we are in Christ. Jesus always put others before himself. Jesus was
compassionate for the broken hearted. He obeyed all that God sent Him to this world to do. Jesus also spent time praying and seeking the will of God and His next direction.
We must work towards the goal of having a mind like Christ. Sometimes it’s difficult to concentrate on spiritual things throughout the day. Sometimes, our thinking interferes with our healing, our deliverance or our blessings.
We have jobs, family, friends and events to attend on a daily basis. Not that these are bad things in any kind of way. Life just be “lifeing.” Although life can distract us from the purpose of what God wants us to do and learn in life, we still must make time for God and concentrate on what He has planned for us.
Words can build up, tear down, encourage or harm. Being careful that our words reflect wisdom, love, and respect for others, demonstrating a heart aligned with God’s will.
God promises us His presence, His protection, His peace, His joy, His deliverance and His salvation.
We must have that confidence in a God, if we make him our resting place, He will never leave us. We see this in Psalm 91 how God is our keeper and protector through our daily lives. Psalm 91:1-2 reads, He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Sometimes trusting God doesn’t make sense at the time but, when we put our trust in Him, He works everything out in His own time. No matter what comes your way, God promises to work it all out for your good and His glory.
Angelita Houston is St. Louis American classified manager. If you would like to purchase a copy of her book, “The Secret Place” please email her at ahouston@stlamerican.com.