The first of January I posted a statement about the shaking I was feeling. Now it is March 20th and it has become clearer what this is all about.
The clock is ticking. The countdown has begun. Awaken!!!!
It is time to become "aware."
No need for fear, God is in control.
There is a shift taking place and I am following the direction of the Holy Spirit by creating a new form to communicate my message and offer my help.
At this time I have decided to stop posting my comments here regarding my views on Christianity and the church instead I will be posting my comments on a new site.
Go to: CenterForSuccessfulLiving.blogspot.com
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Preaching Against Sin
I just finished watching several video clips of evangelists and street preachers attacking unbelievers and exposing their sins. I am sorry but this is NOT the good news of the gospel of Jesus. They are only confusing people.
They think that laying a quilt trip upon these people will make them repent and change their lives? Wrong! If you motivate people with fear then you must keep them in fear to keep them motivated. This is not how Jesus did it.
Most Christians preach against the sin of sex, drugs, and rebellion. It is easy to preach against these sins because they are expressed openly. It is easy to judge what we see on the outward.
What is really sad….when you preach like this.... people stop and say “well I don’t do those things, I don’t smoke, drink or chew nor do I run around with boys who do!” They justify themselves and say I live a good life and then refuse to face the truth. Therefore they continue to live a life controlled by the hidden sins that run deep within the human condition.
This type of thinking promotes the idea that we can experience eternal life by following a list of “dos and don’ts.” As a result we have religious people thinking they free from sin by making an outward appearance without the power of God. The truth is sin is a condition which requires a transformation of the heart.
In Proverbs 6:16-19 it identifies several sins as a condition of the heart. The first one is to be arrogant. Next is to lie and then to kill the innocent. Next is to desire evil and destruction. Next is to speak falsely against another person. And the last one is the desire to promote disharmony and discord.
When was the last time you heard a Christian speak of these sins?
Man will avoid speaking of these sins because they cause so much pain and suffering.
But the Holy Spirit knows how to reveal and remove these sins.
How He does it is through love, it is not through preaching condemnation. To know Jesus in a personal relationship you know love.
It was God’s love for me that drew me to Him not some preacher telling me that I was a sinner. Deep down inside I knew I was a sinner. Once I knew how much God loved me and that He had a purpose for my life......I could not refuse His love nor those who would share His love with me.
I remember not wanting to sleep the night I prayed my prayer of faith. I was so overwhelmed with His love and peace and I was afraid if I went to sleep it would not be there the next morning but it was.
The Holy Spirit knew exactly how to woo me and love me until I was willing to completely open up and receive Him. There was no preacher telling me what to do only people who loved God who were willing to pray for me and love me just as I was.
Several days later the Spirit of God opened me up and filled me with the power of God, I was freed from my demons and I became a changed man.
Now that is the good news.
Steve Hart
They think that laying a quilt trip upon these people will make them repent and change their lives? Wrong! If you motivate people with fear then you must keep them in fear to keep them motivated. This is not how Jesus did it.
Most Christians preach against the sin of sex, drugs, and rebellion. It is easy to preach against these sins because they are expressed openly. It is easy to judge what we see on the outward.
What is really sad….when you preach like this.... people stop and say “well I don’t do those things, I don’t smoke, drink or chew nor do I run around with boys who do!” They justify themselves and say I live a good life and then refuse to face the truth. Therefore they continue to live a life controlled by the hidden sins that run deep within the human condition.
This type of thinking promotes the idea that we can experience eternal life by following a list of “dos and don’ts.” As a result we have religious people thinking they free from sin by making an outward appearance without the power of God. The truth is sin is a condition which requires a transformation of the heart.
In Proverbs 6:16-19 it identifies several sins as a condition of the heart. The first one is to be arrogant. Next is to lie and then to kill the innocent. Next is to desire evil and destruction. Next is to speak falsely against another person. And the last one is the desire to promote disharmony and discord.
When was the last time you heard a Christian speak of these sins?
Man will avoid speaking of these sins because they cause so much pain and suffering.
But the Holy Spirit knows how to reveal and remove these sins.
How He does it is through love, it is not through preaching condemnation. To know Jesus in a personal relationship you know love.
It was God’s love for me that drew me to Him not some preacher telling me that I was a sinner. Deep down inside I knew I was a sinner. Once I knew how much God loved me and that He had a purpose for my life......I could not refuse His love nor those who would share His love with me.
I remember not wanting to sleep the night I prayed my prayer of faith. I was so overwhelmed with His love and peace and I was afraid if I went to sleep it would not be there the next morning but it was.
The Holy Spirit knew exactly how to woo me and love me until I was willing to completely open up and receive Him. There was no preacher telling me what to do only people who loved God who were willing to pray for me and love me just as I was.
Several days later the Spirit of God opened me up and filled me with the power of God, I was freed from my demons and I became a changed man.
Now that is the good news.
Steve Hart
Monday, January 12, 2009
Can You Feel It?
I found this video and I thought it went along with my last post. "2009 Do You Feel It?"
Enjoy the music... may it inspire you to fulfill your purpose today and everyday.
Enjoy the music... may it inspire you to fulfill your purpose today and everyday.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009 Do You Feel It?
There is a shaking going on!
What can be shaken will be shaken.
I am not talking about an earthquake but a spiritual awakening.
Those who have ears to hear are hearing a new message.
The Spirit is speaking. A shift in the collective consciousness is taking place.
Mankind is about to find a new level of neutrality.
They are learning how to let go of their fears, judgment, and the need "to be in control."
People are learning how to trust God in all things. Not condemning or putting guilt upon one another. 1 John 3:20-21 says, “For if our hearts condemn us God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, our heart condemns us not, we have confidence toward God.”
Jesus never spoke of quilt. He was not sent to condemn mankind (John 3:17) His ministry was to heal and preserve through the power of love. Remove quilt and people will discover their true potential, become productive, and prosper.
People are discovering who they are, taking responsibility upon themselves. They are not blaming others for their problems rather they are seeking solutions. They are learning how to conceptualize and look for all the possibilities of what could be.
People are looking for meaning and a sense of purpose. They want to do what they love to do.
This is an exciting times. The so called recession is only an illusion of what is. The money is did not disappear. What is happening is a spiritual shaking.
Awaken! Hold on to that which will remain. Heb.12:26 – 28.
Steve Hart
What can be shaken will be shaken.
I am not talking about an earthquake but a spiritual awakening.
Those who have ears to hear are hearing a new message.
The Spirit is speaking. A shift in the collective consciousness is taking place.
Mankind is about to find a new level of neutrality.
They are learning how to let go of their fears, judgment, and the need "to be in control."
People are learning how to trust God in all things. Not condemning or putting guilt upon one another. 1 John 3:20-21 says, “For if our hearts condemn us God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, our heart condemns us not, we have confidence toward God.”
Jesus never spoke of quilt. He was not sent to condemn mankind (John 3:17) His ministry was to heal and preserve through the power of love. Remove quilt and people will discover their true potential, become productive, and prosper.
People are discovering who they are, taking responsibility upon themselves. They are not blaming others for their problems rather they are seeking solutions. They are learning how to conceptualize and look for all the possibilities of what could be.
People are looking for meaning and a sense of purpose. They want to do what they love to do.
This is an exciting times. The so called recession is only an illusion of what is. The money is did not disappear. What is happening is a spiritual shaking.
Awaken! Hold on to that which will remain. Heb.12:26 – 28.
Steve Hart
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The Meaning of Christmas
"May the Spirit of God bless you with peace and give you prosperity in the coming year."
Steve Hart
Saturday, December 13, 2008
But What Do You Want?
Imagine with me you own a magic lamp with a genie and he says you can have as many wishes as you want. Do you know what you would wish for?
Do you know what you want for Christmas? Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know where you would like to travel? Do you know what would make you happy?
I can guarantee you that after expressing your wants to the first few questions you will quickly run out of ideas for what you want. Try making a wish list. After the first six wishes you will find it difficult to come up with a new wish, the ones you really want.
Do you really know what you want?
What you thought you wanted in the past has changed and what you think you want for future may also change….you can only express what you want in the “Now.”
How do you do it?
Before you begin, give thanks for what you have right now. This opens you up for creating something new. Gratitude is the most powerful state of being in the now.
Start with the basic desires, clear air, food, water, shelter, health and the feelings of being secure. Then there are the ones you so often forget; love, joy, peace and harmony.
It is at this point when everything changes.
This is when it gets confusing. Why?
This is the moment when your desires are controlled by your spirit or your ego. If you do not know the difference then you must go back to “Go” and you do not collect $200.00.
Yes, life is like a game. How you play the game determines if you get what you really want. Consciously or un-consciously you decide.
Your ego (the carnal mind, Rom 8:7) will lead you down a long path of wishes and desires and you will never find what you are looking for. You will end up frustrated and confused.
Your spirit is connected to your higher self and the Spirit of God. It will guide you toward what you really want. It knows your mission in life, your agreements; it knows your true desires and the Spirit of God will supply you with all you need to accomplish this.
Great joy and satisfaction are your reward for following the Spirit of God.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear has heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for them that love Him. But God has revealed them unto us by His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.” 1 Cor. 2:9-10
Steve Hart
Do you know what you want for Christmas? Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know where you would like to travel? Do you know what would make you happy?
I can guarantee you that after expressing your wants to the first few questions you will quickly run out of ideas for what you want. Try making a wish list. After the first six wishes you will find it difficult to come up with a new wish, the ones you really want.
Do you really know what you want?
What you thought you wanted in the past has changed and what you think you want for future may also change….you can only express what you want in the “Now.”
How do you do it?
Before you begin, give thanks for what you have right now. This opens you up for creating something new. Gratitude is the most powerful state of being in the now.
Start with the basic desires, clear air, food, water, shelter, health and the feelings of being secure. Then there are the ones you so often forget; love, joy, peace and harmony.
It is at this point when everything changes.
This is when it gets confusing. Why?
This is the moment when your desires are controlled by your spirit or your ego. If you do not know the difference then you must go back to “Go” and you do not collect $200.00.
Yes, life is like a game. How you play the game determines if you get what you really want. Consciously or un-consciously you decide.
Your ego (the carnal mind, Rom 8:7) will lead you down a long path of wishes and desires and you will never find what you are looking for. You will end up frustrated and confused.
Your spirit is connected to your higher self and the Spirit of God. It will guide you toward what you really want. It knows your mission in life, your agreements; it knows your true desires and the Spirit of God will supply you with all you need to accomplish this.
Great joy and satisfaction are your reward for following the Spirit of God.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear has heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for them that love Him. But God has revealed them unto us by His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.” 1 Cor. 2:9-10
Steve Hart
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Why is God so Confusing?
You ask questions like; If God is a god of love then why does he punish people? Why does He not answer my prayers? Why does He let young babies die?
Does not the Bible say that God is holy and divine and it also says He is jealous, angry, vengeful, and to be feared? How can He be both?
You look at God’s church today and you find over twenty thousand different church denominations because they can not agree upon the teachings of Jesus.
This all makes God sound so confusing. Why?
In 1 Cor. 14:33 it says that “God is not the author of confusion…”
Then why does all of this appear to be so confusing?
Are you ready to hear and accept the answer?
I ask because the responsibility falls upon YOU not God.
The reason God appears to be confusing is because it’s YOUR perception of God!
You are the ones creating the confusion. It is your ego. Your ego does not understand God. It only knows itself and it projects itself upon your perception of God and the world around you.
God does not change. God is not confused nor does He create confusion.
We are the ones confused. We see God through our egos therefore we see Him as a god who hates, becomes angry, and violent.
We project our egotistical nature upon God. We understand God only as we understand ourselves. It is not until the Holy Spirit reveals Himself to us that we begin to understand the scriptures and the true nature of God.
Jesus knew man could not understand God this is why He said, “Hearing they hear not neither do they understand….seeing you shall see and not perceive.” Matt. 13:13b-14b
In Romans 8:7 it says, “The carnal mind is enmity against God…” The word carnal means, fleshly of human nature and the word enmity means, in opposition or hateful. Therefore it's our egos that distorts our image of God and confuses us.
God is not confused. He is a God of Peace and Love.
Steve Hart
Does not the Bible say that God is holy and divine and it also says He is jealous, angry, vengeful, and to be feared? How can He be both?
You look at God’s church today and you find over twenty thousand different church denominations because they can not agree upon the teachings of Jesus.
This all makes God sound so confusing. Why?
In 1 Cor. 14:33 it says that “God is not the author of confusion…”
Then why does all of this appear to be so confusing?
Are you ready to hear and accept the answer?
I ask because the responsibility falls upon YOU not God.
The reason God appears to be confusing is because it’s YOUR perception of God!
You are the ones creating the confusion. It is your ego. Your ego does not understand God. It only knows itself and it projects itself upon your perception of God and the world around you.
God does not change. God is not confused nor does He create confusion.
We are the ones confused. We see God through our egos therefore we see Him as a god who hates, becomes angry, and violent.
We project our egotistical nature upon God. We understand God only as we understand ourselves. It is not until the Holy Spirit reveals Himself to us that we begin to understand the scriptures and the true nature of God.
Jesus knew man could not understand God this is why He said, “Hearing they hear not neither do they understand….seeing you shall see and not perceive.” Matt. 13:13b-14b
In Romans 8:7 it says, “The carnal mind is enmity against God…” The word carnal means, fleshly of human nature and the word enmity means, in opposition or hateful. Therefore it's our egos that distorts our image of God and confuses us.
God is not confused. He is a God of Peace and Love.
Steve Hart
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