Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Avoiding the Muddied Waters

Posted on By jennifer

Come out from among them is a thought taken directly from scripture.  It is often quoted from the New Testament but is a principle found throughout both the old and the new testaments.  The principle of God’s people separating themselves from the world – from its sin and its sinful influences.  Too often, the very mention of separation can cause contention; nevertheless, God has always desired that His people would not only be distinguished from the world (a peculiar people even – Deut. 14:2 and Titus 2:14) but that they would also do whatever it takes to avoid being entangled, and choked, by the world.  This takes continued commitment to God’s word and a willingness to examine our thoughts, opinions, choices and more against His word.

The world is definitely alluring.  And our enemy is beyond subtle and can so easily muddy the waters between what is right and wrong.  What is appropriate or not for a Christian.  Between which decisions are legalistic habits/rules and which really are Bible principles.  These are questions not answered in a five-minute Friday, free write post but we need to stay committed to knowing the difference.

I mentioned that Satan is the master of muddying the waters.  After I typed it, I looked for a definition.  A dictionary of idioms said, “to make something less clear; to make matters confusing; to create difficulty where there was none before.”  Does that not define the days we live in?  Recognizing sin and then avoiding it can often be a challenge.  Determining to come out from among it…even more so.  Thankfully, whatever God has asked of us, He will enable us to do.

“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing: and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.”  II Corinthians 6:17-18

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Comments (6)

  1. Thank you for your post today, Jennifer. I especially appreciate your words, “Whatever God has asked of us, He will enable us to do.” (Karen, FMF #13)

  2. Encouraging to know that God will enable us to handle whatever crosses our path. I used to take exception with the thought that God gives us only what we can handle. There have been times I wish I didn’t have to handle so much. But maybe I should look at that expression as God enables us to handle everything we are given.

    1. Yes, indeed. He does enable us…and a little shift in our perspective changes everything:) Enjoyed your blog today…and glad you stopped by here as well!!

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