My own repeated choices of overeating, of
(dare I call it gluttony? I prefer not....),
giving
in to this common sin
actually made me open to the Holy Spirit's leading of
the song below-- given in minutes from
God....actually made me open to the Holy Spirit's leading of
It doesn't help when friends in church mean well
and tell us, “oh, don't worry about it...."
"It's not important...."
"Lots of people do that..." (over-eat, whether or not overweight).
God is a Holy God who says "You must be holy as I am Holy." Holy doesn't get defined as "perfect, without sin" in Hebrew (God's language, remember).
.... It means "set apart for God."
I must ask, we must ask,
Have I set myself aside for God alone... or for "God PLUS"?
(1 Peter 1:16, Lev. 11: 44-45, Leviticus 20:26).
2nd Corinthians 3:18....
If we reflect God badly, even little things,
we might hinder other people from coming to Him.
Do we as individuals OR as churches focus on that Truth?
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EMBARRASSED WITNESS (song)
Dedicated to our HOLY God, 21 October 2010
ALBUM: Amazing Holy Spirit 'n' Church
Song location: http://DianaDeeOsborneSongs.com/Songs-2008-2012.php
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LYRICS
VERSE 1
Why am I NOT embarrassed by the things I do alone?
Things I would NEVER do or SAY if Jesus were
visibly right by my arm? YET HE'S HERE
God I'm desperate! Help me witness to Your
Glory. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit Power for Your
Kingdom -- not just for me. Help me
be a good witness for You!
VERSE 2
Why aren't Christians embarrassed by the things we do outside church walls?
Things we would NEVER do or SAY if Jesus were
visibly right by our sides? YET HE'S HERE
God we're desperate! Help us witness to Your
Glory. Please fill us with Your Holy Spirit Power for Your
JOY through us, Your Church. Help us
be a good witness for You!
VERSE 3
Why aren't churches embarrassed by the
things we do right within church walls?
Things we would NEVER do or SAY if Jesus were
visibly right by our sides? YET HE'S HERE!
God we're desperate! Help us witness to Your
Glory. Please fill us with Your Holy Spirit Power for Your
JOY through us, Your Church. Help us
be a good witness for You!
READING
First John Chapter One, verse 2:
Help me, Lord, be a good witness FOR You through my acts.
Second Corinthians 3:18,
Help me reflect You and not cause others to think badly of YOU, I pray.
Why am I NOT embarrassed by the things I do alone?
Things I would NEVER do or SAY if Jesus were
visibly right by my arm? YET HE'S HERE
God I'm desperate! Help me witness to Your
Glory. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit Power for Your
Kingdom -- not just for me. Help me
be a good witness for You!
VERSE 2
Why aren't Christians embarrassed by the things we do outside church walls?
Things we would NEVER do or SAY if Jesus were
visibly right by our sides? YET HE'S HERE
God we're desperate! Help us witness to Your
Glory. Please fill us with Your Holy Spirit Power for Your
JOY through us, Your Church. Help us
be a good witness for You!
VERSE 3
Why aren't churches embarrassed by the
things we do right within church walls?
Things we would NEVER do or SAY if Jesus were
visibly right by our sides? YET HE'S HERE!
God we're desperate! Help us witness to Your
Glory. Please fill us with Your Holy Spirit Power for Your
JOY through us, Your Church. Help us
be a good witness for You!
READING
First John Chapter One, verse 2:
Help me, Lord, be a good witness FOR You through my acts.
Second Corinthians 3:18,
Help me reflect You and not cause others to think badly of YOU, I pray.
PRAYER
Especially when I make excuses that "it's normal" (whatever IT is).
Please help me SEE when I am a poor witness for you...
When I do not reflect you: 2nd Corinthians 3:18. With my love.
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all rights reserved. FREE personal usage; see website.
** But feel free to print with copyright info, & share for nonprofit usage!
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http://DianaDeeSongStories.blogspot.com
©2013, 2015 (registered with USCO) by DianaDee Osborne (all material),
all rights reserved. FREE personal usage; see website.
** But feel free to print with copyright info, & share for nonprofit usage!
With thanks to BlueLetterBible.org for providing God's Word in easy-to-research format. Additional encouraging resources at
http://DianaDeeSongStories.blogspot.com
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