Boundaries and barriers of this world are two facades we fall victim to far more frequently than should occur. This is a theme that crosses so many areas of life. It comes down to a question I ask myself, "is this Truth or Reality?" Truth is what scripture has to say; the divine words and promises of God about who I am and more importantly, whom He is. Reality is what I am seeing, feeling, experiencing with my natural senses. Sometimes, reality and truth are aligned. Most often, reality is blurred by the enemy's distortion and perversion as well as by my own flesh and inadequacies.
It is the simple concept of knowing scripture is truth. But, it is taking it the step further of applying that truth to my life. What's the point of everything the Lord is working out in us if we never apply it? I am daily being transformed, transitioning from glory to glory. At least, that's what scripture says of me. Am I allowing that to happen? Am I allowing the Spirit to challenge me? Am I choosing to take steps that make me uncomfortable for the sake of seeing His truth more solidified in my spirit-man?
What does the fruit of the change look like? Sometimes it is as simple as an attitude adjustment or perhaps a reconciled relationship. But, I know the workings of the Spirit in my life are far more intricate and intimate than superficial reactions. Am I allowing Him to work at the root of the sin issues in my heart? Am I working with Him to repent and choose His ways? Am I really fixed on things above?
All of these questions bring me back to functioning out of the faith of Jesus Christ.
Some practical examples: trusting the Lord with finances. praying for the sick to be healed. praying for people to be delivered. trusting that freedom is my nature, not captivity (freedom of thoughts, insecurity, performance etc).
This is the framework of what I am processing.
