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The Disaster In Your Mind

by with No Comment The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

In the scriptures, the mind and its state are often addressed with wisdom and insight, emphasizing the importance of guarding one’s thoughts and seeking peace and understanding through faith in God. For those facing turmoil or disaster in their minds, the Bible offers hope and guidance.

Philippians 4:6-7 teaches, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Furthermore, Romans 12:2 instructs believers on the transformation of the mind, saying, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

In times of mental distress or confusion, turning to God in prayer, meditating on His word, and seeking fellowship with other believers can provide comfort, clarity, and peace. Remember, you are not alone, for Psalm 34:18 assures, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Seek refuge in His unfailing love and grace.

In the scriptures, the mind and its state are often addressed with wisdom and insight, emphasizing the importance of guarding one’s thoughts and seeking peace and understanding through faith in God. For those facing turmoil or disaster in their minds, the Bible offers hope and guidance.

Philippians 4:6-7 teaches, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Furthermore, Romans 12:2 instructs believers on the transformation of the mind, saying, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

In times of mental distress or confusion, turning to God in prayer, meditating on His word, and seeking fellowship with other believers can provide comfort, clarity, and peace. Remember, you are not alone, for Psalm 34:18 assures, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Seek refuge in His unfailing love and grace.

In the quest to release negative thoughts, the Scriptures provide a path of transformation and renewal. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, offers guidance that resonates through time: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8, KJV).

This passage encourages us to direct our minds towards the positive, the pure, and the praiseworthy. By focusing on such things, we can gradually shift away from the grip of negative thoughts.

Moreover, the act of releasing negative thoughts is echoed in the call to renew our minds, as Paul writes to the Romans: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2, KJV). This transformation is a process, a journey that involves turning to God, seeking His will, and allowing His Word to shape our thoughts and actions.

In moments of struggle, casting our cares upon God is a profound act of trust and surrender, as 1 Peter 5:7 counsels: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” By entrusting our worries, fears, and negative thoughts to God, we open ourselves to His peace and assurance.

In essence, the Bible offers a pathway toward liberation from negative thoughts through focusing on the good, renewing our minds through Scripture, and trusting in God’s care and provision. Through prayer, meditation on God’s Word, and the support of a faith community, we can find strength and peace.

The Scriptures teach us to find contentment and peace in every situation we find ourselves in, recognizing that our physical circumstances do not define our spiritual worth or our relationship with God. The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:11-13, “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

This passage encourages us to accept where we are physically, understanding that our strength and contentment come from Christ. Our circumstances, whether of abundance or need, health or illness, are opportunities to rely on Him more fully and to demonstrate our faith.

Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of the value of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, saying, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” This teaches us to respect and care for our physical selves, not as the ultimate measure of our worth, but as a gift from God, entrusted to us to steward well.

In embracing our current physical state, it’s essential to seek a balance—caring for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, while also finding contentment in our circumstances, trusting in God’s strength and provision.

Fasting And Praying Over Your Mind...

In the struggle against the battles of the mind, fasting and prayer are powerful disciplines that followers of Christ are encouraged to practice. These spiritual disciplines are not merely acts of piety but are profound means of seeking God’s presence, guidance, and strength.

**Fasting**, as presented in the Bible, is a voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes. It’s a time dedicated to humility, self-examination, and spiritual renewal. In the Book of Isaiah, fasting is linked with acts of justice and righteousness. Isaiah 58:6-7 says, “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?”

**Prayer** is communication with God — a means to express our dependence on Him, confess our sins, seek guidance, and intercede for others. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages believers, saying, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Combining fasting with prayer can intensify one’s spiritual journey, offering clarity and victory in mind battles. Jesus Himself fasted and prayed, especially at critical moments in His ministry (Matthew 4:1-2). When His disciples failed to cast out a demon, Jesus pointed out that some spiritual victories are only attainable through prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29).

Therefore, in dealing with battles of the mind, fasting and praying are acts of surrender to God, acknowledging that true strength and victory come from Him alone. They are ways to spiritually “put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:11). In doing so, one can find peace, guidance, and the strength to overcome the challenges and temptations that assail the mind.

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Repeated Cycles And How To Break Them

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

WHAT IF I LOSE ME TO GAIN YOU?

Dying a deeper death sometimes hard lessons are learned while traveling in the unknown.

Unfortunately, a cycle breaker often runs into conflict with their family. The parents or other family members might feel uncomfortable as they watch the cycle breaker overcome the generational cycles that continue to plague them. Sometimes, they think the cycle breaker has betrayed the family by refusing to partake in the same habits, beliefs, or behaviors. Despite this tension, though, the cycle breaker is committed to improving themselves and their future.

What Is a Cycle Breaker?

A cycle breaker is an individual within a family unit who decides that it’s time to put a stop to the harmful family pattern. The cycle breaker recognizes that the family habits are causing pain or grief, and they realize that they have the power to end the cycle. They commit to self-improvement so that they can enjoy their own life free from the harmful patterns and so that they can be the best possible parent to their own children.

Repeating Cycles and How to Break Them

Our personalities, behaviors, and habits are largely a reflection of our families and our upbringings. As children, we learn how to interact with the world based on what we see from our parents and the other adults in our lives. Then, we’re likely to repeat the same behavior as we get older.

If your parents taught you how to cope with stress, how to form healthy relationships, and how to process and express your emotions, you may find these skills much easier to maintain in your adult life. However, if you learned unhealthy habits or harmful behaviors from your family, you may repeat their mistakes. These generational cycles can persist until one individual makes the active choice to break the habit.

Breaking a generational cycle is not easy, and it rarely happens by accident. To be a cycle breaker, you need to reflect on the harmful patterns that cause your family pain, and you need to commit to rewriting your future so that you don’t promote the same behaviors in your own children.

How Generational Cycles Develop

Generational cycles are repeated patterns of harmful beliefs, toxic behaviors, or bad habits that affect an entire family line. The way we view the world is often shaped by our own families, so it’s very easy for children to adopt the same perspective as their parents. Then, when the kids grow up and become parents, they teach the behavior to their own children.

 

Generational cycles can take on a wide variety of forms. Some families struggle with financial literacy and pass down bad money habits for generations. In some families, the harmful pattern involves prejudiced or

judgmental beliefs toward others. Kids who grow up around their parents’ dysfunctional marriage may seek out a toxic relationship in adulthood. There are endless ways that your family’s habits can influence your behavior.

Some people are well aware of the generational cycles that exist within their family, but they feel powerless to stop them. You might recognize that you’re repeating the same mistakes as your parents, but you don’t know how else to approach your life. In other cases, though, people are completely blind to their dysfunctional family patterns. They don’t realize that there is any other way to interact with the world, so they promote the same beliefs or actions to their children and perpetuate the cycle.

If you’ve noticed harmful generational cycles within your own family, you may wonder how you can break the cycle and prevent the negativity from continuing. Here are five steps for breaking generational cycles:

1. Take note of the common beliefs in your family system.

Sometimes, generational cycles take the form of observable actions. In other cases, the pattern involves internal beliefs or values. Identifying the common beliefs shared by most of your family can help you start to understand the framework through which they view the world. Then, you can explore whether or not your own beliefs align with your family’s.

2. Identify the family pattern of behavior.

You might notice that your family always encounters the same problems, but you may not know exactly why. Figuring out the behavior that’s causing harm is essential if you want to be a cycle breaker. Maybe your family struggles to resolve conflict, or maybe they turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms during times of crisis. By identifying the specific family pattern you want to unlearn, you can create a clear plan for yourself to work toward mental and emotional wellness.

3. Heal from the toxic patterns.

Before you can actively take steps to break the habits you’ve learned from your family, you should give yourself space to process the harmful experiences you were exposed to. It’s difficult to recognize and accept that your family perpetuates a negative cycle, and you should explore your emotions about the topic. Taking the time to process and heal will ensure that you fully break out of the cycle without falling back into the old habits.

4. Define your new priorities.

It’s helpful to replace your old beliefs or behaviors with new ones. Instead of simply telling yourself that you’re no longer going to participate in the generational cycle, you should give yourself specific goals and actions that you can work toward. Sometimes, it’s easier to focus on implementing positive change into your life than it is to try to avoid negative behaviors.

5. Set boundaries with your family.

Your family might not respond well to you breaking away from their usual patterns. Some people are proud to see their children overcome a generational cycle, but others feel threatened or defensive when their kids call out their mistakes. Prepare to set clear, firm boundaries with your family if they don’t support the changes you’re making. You can still love and support your family, but creating boundaries will help you maintain your own mental health.

Break Generational Cycles and Promote Long-term Accountablity

Judges 2:11–15  Breaking the Cycle of Sin

“And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: and they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger. 

And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth. And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies. 

Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the LORD was against them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn unto them: and they were greatly distressed.”

Judges 2:11-15 KJV

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Breaking the Cycle

What scripture says about breaking the cycle?

Ephesians 4: 27 says: “Neither give place to the devil.” Declare With Me: I break every negative cycle around me, in Jesus’ name!

How God breaks our chains?

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” Acts 1:8. The power of the Holy Spirit was given for exactly this reason. By faith, by obedience, by God’s great grace and mercy, the shackles of sin are shattered and you become free. The Bible contains the power you need to be finished with sin.

What Scriptures say about breaking every yoke?

Isa. 58. [6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

1. Be your own advocate.

One thing I’ve learned is that people will treat you how you let them treat you. If you feel you can’t speak up for your own wants and needs to someone, then maybe it’s best to distance yourself from that person. People who genuinely love you want you to succeed. If people tear you down when things don’t go well, that is not love, that is control. You deserve better.

2. Listen to the friends you trust.

Nobody knows the dynamic of a relationship except the two people in it. But sometimes we are blinded by our own feelings. We romanticize the good and we choose not to acknowledge the bad. Your friends might be able to see certain red flags because they have a) a unique perspective and b) your best interest in mind. So, listen to them if they voice concerns.

3. Get out of the bubble.

Changing your environment and perspective is so important. Literally, if you can. Travel as much as possible to different places and different cultures. Can’t afford to travel? Read as much as you can. Be a sponge and soak up everything that you observe. Get lost and discover yourself all over again. Find your own strength.

4. Decide what love means for you.

I know it sounds cheesy, but you really do have to learn to love yourself before you can truly love someone else. Real love is about kindness, respect, forgiveness, humor, and vulnerability. And you can’t learn to do those things for others until you can do them for yourself first.

5. Set boundaries.

It’s not easy to continue relationships with family once you’ve been able to separate yourself from the abuse cycle. Set boundaries for others about what behavior is expected and appropriate. Set boundaries for yourself, about who you let into your own space or how much time or energy you’re willing to spend on something before you let go. Be prepared to cut ties if needed, because abusers do not respond well to boundaries.

You deserve love that nurtures and empowers you, and that starts with the love you learn to give yourself. Trust yourself, and listen to your instincts.

Nobody should feel like love means feeling like you’re disrespected or unsafe. That’s not love; that’s abuse. But committing to breaking that cycle of dysfunction can help change your world, and it’s never too late to live your best life.

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Don’t Be Deceived By Your Own Heart

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

Obadiah 1:3  

”The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?“

Obadiah 1:3 KJV

Sometimes the most complex things about the mind is to believe what not directly in front of them. While  the heart ♥️ fails to see the misconception of love, and the connection that feels familiar. Why is it so important to know the difference between love, and affection? 

Love is a touchy subject when it comes to to the disbelief, and the dumbfounded ways it’s looked. At by those that are in it alone. People that give their heart initially often feel the betrayal of the undivided trap of no reciprocation. The effort to release your mind, and heart from a person, and heal is likely a 20 % chance once you notice the detachment phase starting to creep inside your day to day.  

There’s a narrative that is collected from people that play the director of your hear. They leave you with a sense of distance, and disappointment, and a huge amount of despair while maintaining a I didn’t place your have in this area. 

Deuteronomy 11:16”Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;“

Deuteronomy 11:16 KJV

Why does God require our mind, and our hearts to always remain in a place where it’s reachable unto Him? 

There are a lot of factor for this, and one of them can be plan as day. God doesn’t want anything, or anyone placed before him. When you think about it we as a body rush into everything but we slow step  when it comes to God. 

 

 

Let’s move our focus to Exodus 20:5

”thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;“

Exodus 20:5 KJV

God should out rank any and everything that is attached within your life. He does not want anything to house a space where He can not have full access to. 

What you’ll find is temporary relief when you try to fill a void due to the lack of love found in your life. 

 

The true meaning behind this theory can be found in the missing pieces of God in your life. God is certain about the journey that you are on, and He is also aware of how you feel, and what your desires are for your personal life, but again does it line up with His will for your life, and if it does not you have to rely on the Holy Spirit to get you through the letting go of it all phase. 

I want everyone to consider where your heart is locked away at, and how long you have kept it there. How much times has it taken you to sit there in that pain and feel the intention of your last movement in wanting to be in a place where you are not moving forward in. 

Now that you have given this some thought, and you have estimated the time spent in that psychical place. 

Why do you feel stuck? And most importantly what is keeping you there? 

It’s important to navigate through these tough choices, and rely solely on God to get you through this time of departure where your heart is concerned. 

If you are in a position where the heart is aching, and the mind is searching for a place to fill a temporary void than your looking in the wrong direction. 

God is not here to have your heart bleeding, and or having you in a place of restriction all because you fumbled your heart into the hands of someone that could not lead it. 

There is always time for God to heal your heart while redirecting your mind to get off the love land adventures and come to Him, and sit, and allow Him to dig out all those abandoned place that you traveled to on your own. 

There is another question that I want to pose to you, and I want you to think about this one long and hard before you cycle a answer you probably already given once or twice in your life regarding the movement of your heart, and why you placed it in the hands of the wrong person. 

What made you rush into love?

You have to be very mindful of the enemies plans,, and his concepts that can be feed to you while your in an unstable place in your life, and in the way that you view the heart that you have. 

I often learned that love is costly, and love can be a dangerous place to be in alone. Te devil knows what you like, and what he will send is a distraction, and it could feel right, and be so misleadingly wrong. 

The love of your life is God first, and everything after that is just an add value that can bring an extension of peace, and happiness to your life. 

There is no greater feeling like the love of the Father, and there is no love like the love of a heart that is in the same measure of love with them as they are to you. 

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10 WAYS T0 Redefine Your Faith & You Career

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

I have been literally deplaying my own process, and here’s why… I have been not being in alignment with the prophecy that God has sent out from many people from His thrown into my ears. I have been experiencing trail after trail, and it’s been tearing me up. My faith has been tested, and my movement has been slow like a snail. 

Everyone always has an beginning to their career path.. But it’s rarely thought of nowadays  to have a direct, and clear plan for a career that will leave a legacy to the next generation that comes after you. 

When I think about passions that I have, and the gifts that God has given me I think about what pleases me, and what His exact orders are planned out for my purpose here on earth. Sometimes I can distracted in my own life because I used to think that I could or any and everything in the order that I chose to do it in. 

A scripture to reflect on when in you're stuck in your own head, and don't Consider God in all that you know to do....

Prov. 3: 5 – 6

 

5. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding

 

. 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

 

 

The moment I started to implement this scripture into my daily life is when God started to lean me, and not me being led of my own accord. There are something’s that I had to adjust to in oder to see everything come forth in my life. 

Here are 10 tips to find more faith, and new things in your career plans of action for 2024

  1.  The appearance of you faith has to work even when it seems as though everything around you is shifting into another phase, and or function in your life. 
Scripture to lean on: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

2. When it seems like your purpose isn’t peeking through. Breathe, and try not to rewrite the plan of God’s will for your life. 

Scripture to lean on: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

3. Do not be seek the wisdom of the world, but know Godly wisdom with God, and men will be granted unto your life.

Scripture to lean on:“ And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭52‬ ‭KJV‬‬
 

4. one thing you may want to keep close attention to is who is burning your light, and who’s trying to put it out. 

Scripture to lean on: “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭11‬:‭33‬ ‭KJV‬‬

5. Always patient with yourself knowing that God is taking out what’s not needed in your life to give you the abundance he has for you. 

Scripture to lean on: “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”James‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

6. When you are being shifted into a new career, and or promotion, and you need more strength to focus on the new just focus on the instructions of God, and He’ll give you what you need.

Scripture to lean on: “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

 

7. When you gain more in life, and everything is moving forward as planned do not, and I repeat do not forsake God nor misdirect your faith. 

Scripture on lean on:

“There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭KJV‬‬

8. When your circle decreases  don’t you dare search for the why just grow in your faith daily, and keep moving forward, and wish them well. 

Scripture to lean on “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭12‬:‭23‬ ‭KJV‬‬

9. In the middle of the rescuing of your faith, and an intake of you keeping the focus on your career remember to always give thank unto God.

Scripture to lean on: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving Colossians 2:7  KJV

10. When it time to extend your hand to someone always do good unto them when God calls you to be a blessing.

Scripture to lean on: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Genesis 12:2 KJV

 

 

There’s a new series from my podcast titled #GirlPlusTalk that will be release in October of 2023. It’s going to cover a lot of topics on marriage, finances, leadership, and so much more!

I pray that these tips, and scripture will help you in what God is doing in your life. 

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5 Hacks To Hold Yourself Accountable

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

Romans 14:12 – We Will Be Accountable To God For Our Lives

So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God

When I think about accountability I often use to think about the personal things in my life that I wanted to be strengthened in, and I would get so focused on what I needed to do in order to move ahead that it took over my day, and left no room for anything else in my life. 

I allowed the physical things around me to become more important than what God wanted me to do. He would knock on the door of my heart, and I would tell Him that I needed more time, and I would not give it a second thought because the call on my life back then was not of the most importance as it is now. 

Do you really know what God wants from you? And if so... How are you navigating through it?

Here are the 5 merits to stand on when you’re answering the call on your life. 

1. Get out of God's way.

When God is calling you to Him, and you decide to answer him in the beginning, and or after a time of running wild you have to know that you have to remove yourself out of the leadership role when it comes to you, and God. Why? Because God is the author, and finisher of our faith. He doesn’t need you to help Him lead your life. he only needs for you to follow where he is leading you. 

2. Be Ready, and willing to serve God.

One of the hardest things to do is to get in the mindset to serve God when everything in your life seems off, and or out of place. Servitude is a chain reaction when it comes pure out of the heart. You have to reply let yourself go in God in order for Him to overtake you, and to use you for His glory. 

3. Learn to Go Low, And Pray At All Times.

When you break your connection with the enemy you have to remember that he has a set target on your back, and you have to realize that anything he tries to send your way will not prosper according to Isaiah 54:17

You have to pray your way out of the old mindset that you use to live in, and know that God will renew your mind,, and place you in His perfect peace. Remember to keep a prayer upon your lips, and you must always pray without ceasing according to1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

 

4. Being Available to God's People

You have to understand that when you go through the fire in the journey with God you still have to go where He instructs you to go, and to be ready, and willing to go out to His people. One thing about God is He’s going to use you to capacity, and He is also going to utilize your gifts unto the people. 

God is so invested in what He has placed in you that He will bring you through the mud in order to cleanse every rotten things that ever tried to attach itself to you. Be more alert, and more in tune to what God is doing in your life. 

5. Holding on To The Promise Of God

There’s nothing in your life that you be able to take what God has promised you out of your way, and out of your mind. You should always hold fast to what God has spoken over your life. 

I know that life can break you down at times but I want to challenge you to keep your keys of access in your hands, and keep your eyes on God. 

Proverbs 16:1

The Mended Road

There’s something that rests in you that others need & your battle with self esteems issues when every other man & woman is wishing that they were you
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Whew! Breathe that in now take your second wind, and come on in to a place of rest while God resets the tone of your purpose.
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A standard in your faith is what leads you closer to the heart of God in worship, and a test in every season is meant to shape you not to suspend you in time
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The enemy is breaking hearts and destroying lives while you’re out here bleeding through as you minister to others
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When will you realize that the greater days of your life are waiting ahead of you?

There is always a free choice to spill it out on the altar and to choose to walk with your head held higher than you’ve ever dreamed with a double edge sword in your belly to defeat the enemy’s camp
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Restoration is here, peace of mind is here, love awaits at the door to your heart from the Father.
Will you choose to walk in victory?

 

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The Cost Of Following The Narrow Road

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog 
The Narrow and Wide Gates

The Narrow and Wide Gates

13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

This has been the sound in my ears from the Father in this one area of my life. He’s been telling me to stop running and start doing the work. I have been facing what seems to be the toughest trail of my life since I enter my 40’s. 

There's always an excuse.

There will be no excuses in Heaven none whatsoever. If you love the Lord you will commit to Him. You only have one chance. It’s either Paradise or torment. God is good and a good judge must punish the criminal. Whoever wants to keep their life will lose it. Stop being part of the world, deny yourself, and take up the cross daily.

What does the Bible say?

1. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

2. Luke 13:23-25 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them. Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’

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26 Bible Verses On Marriage

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

And Prayer Strategies For My Marriage In Scripture

 

But through bible verses on marriage restoration, you can rescue your marriage from the devil. These bible verses have the ability to open your heart to believe again. I understand the shame you may be going through. 

1 Peter 5:10

“This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you.”

 

2.  2 Corinthians 4:17

“For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!”

3.  2 Thessalonians 3:3

“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”

4.  1 Peter 1:6

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

 

5.  1 Peter 1:7

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.”

6.  Romans 8:28

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”

 

7.  Psalm 138:7

“Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.”

 

 

Let’s pause for a moment and use the next 20 minutes to use the following scriptures as a strategy to pray over our marriage. 

Praying the strength of God over my marriage 

“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 

Setting the captives free from with my marriage according to

“You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.”

Isaiah 42:7 

Fueling my marriage with the power of God through faith according to 

“So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.”

2 Thessalonians 1:11 

Being made whole within my marriage according to 

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”

James 5:16 

Becoming one flash with my husband according to 

“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”

Genesis 2:24 

5 strong scriptures to pray on marriage restoration

  • Matthew 19:6 
  • 1 Peter 5:10 
  • Romans 12:12 
  • 1 John 1:9 
  • Malachi 2:15 

“Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.””

Matthew 19:6 

“In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.”

1 Peter 5:10 

“Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”

Romans 12:12 

“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”

1 John 1:9 

“Didn’t the Lord make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.”

Malachi 2:15

8.  2 Thessalonians 2:17

“comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.”

2 Thessalonians 2:17 

 

9.  2 Corinthians 13:11

“Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.”

 

10.  Philippians 4:13

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

 

11.  1 Corinthians 7:10

“But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband.”

 

12.  Matthew 5:32

“And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.”

 

13.  Luke 16:18

““For example, a man who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery. And anyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.””

 

14.  Malachi 2:14

“You cry out, “Why doesn’t the Lord accept my worship?” I’ll tell you why! Because the Lord witnessed the vows you and your wife made when you were young. But you have been unfaithful to her, though she remained your faithful partner, the wife of your marriage vows.”

 

15.  Malachi 2:15

“Didn’t the Lord make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.”

 

16.  Malachi 2:16

““For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.””

 

17.  1 Corinthians 7:15

“(But if the husband or wife who isn’t a believer insists on leaving, let them go. In such cases the believing husband or wife is no longer bound to the other, for God has called you to live in peace.)”

 

18.  1 Corinthians 7:12

“Now, I will speak to the rest of you, though I do not have a direct command from the Lord. If a fellow believer has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to continue living with him, he must not leave her.”

 

19.  Matthew 19:6

“Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.””

 

20.  Romans 7:2

“For example, when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her.”

 

21.  Mark 10:9

“let no one split apart what God has joined together.””

 

22.  Hebrews 13:4

“Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.”

 

23.  Ephesians 5:28

“In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.”

 

24.  Genesis 2:24

“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”

 

25.  1 Peter 3:7

“In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.”

 

26.  Proverbs 31:10

“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.”

 

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The Restoration Of Israel

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog
What is the main message in Romans chapter 11 about?

Paul is implying that there will come a day of success when most Jews will accept Christ. Paul believes the majority will be saved — first a remnant of Jews, then a good number of Gentiles, then the majority of Jews, and finally another blessing for the Gentiles — the salvation of the great majority.

Hebrew meaning

commonwealth  

noun

קְהִלִּיָּה; חֶבֶר (בצירופים כגון: חֶבֶר הַמְּדִינוֹת הָעַצְמָאִיּוֹת, חֶבֶר הָעַמִּים הַבְּרִיטִי

So as Paul is in Romans 11:33 and he says, “Oh, the depth of the wisdom,” this is what he’s talking about, the wisdom of Christ and Him crucified, the wisdom that God can be both just and the justifier, that God can save sinners yet in no way forfeit His righteousness by failing to punish sin.

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What happened to the Apostle Paul?

Paul’s death is unknown, but tradition holds that he was beheaded in Rome and thus died as a martyr for his faith. His death was perhaps part of the executions of Christians ordered by the Roman emperor Nero following the great fire in the city in 64 CE.

What is the story of Paul in the Bible?

Paul was a Diaspora Jew, a member of the party of the Pharisees, who experienced a revelation of the resurrected Yeshua. After this experience, he traveled widely throughout the eastern Roman Empire, spreading the “good news” that Yeshua would soon return from heaven and usher in the reign of Elohim (“the kingdom”).

What are the qualities of Paul?

Paul generally demonstrated all aspects of this style of leadership quite highly. It is prima fascia that Paul was visionary, inspirational, self-sacrificing, and had integrity.

What does the commonwealth symbolizes in the bible?

It is a promise that God makes for those who are His own, without any strings attached. God gave covenants about a coming King, a kingdom, and a land. having no hope, Fourth, Gentiles did not have hope

Why did Paul warn us?

Paul has warned the Gentile Christians not to be arrogant toward the Jewish people. Though Israel had rejected faith in Christ as the way to be right with God, Gentile Christians are in no way superior or favored to the Jews. Paul has compared those Israelites to unproductive branches broken from a tree.

What did God promise the Jews?

The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” and in Genesis 12:7: The LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring [or seed] I will give this land.”

What does the book of Romans teach us?

The Book of Romans tells us about Elohim, who He is, and what He has done. It tells us of Yeshua, and what His death accomplished. It tells us about ourselves, what we were like without Yeshua and who we are after trusting in Yeshua.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 11:3 1 Kings 19:10,14
  2. Romans 11:4 1 Kings 19:18
  3. Romans 11:8 Deut. 29:4; Isaiah 29:10
  4. Romans 11:10 Psalm 69:22,23
  5. Romans 11:26 Or and so
  6. Romans 11:27 Or will be
  7. Romans 11:27 Isaiah 59:20,21; 27:9 (see Septuagint); Jer. 31:33,34
  8. Romans 11:31 Some manuscripts do not have now.
  9. Romans 11:33 Or riches and the wisdom and the
  10. Romans 11:34 Isaiah 40:13
  11. Romans 11:35 Job 41:11
 
4 Power Scriptures about The Apostle Paul

  1. What has been one thing on your heart that you’ve placed before the Father? 
  2. Are you ready to be restored, and walk in the place of your true identity in Elohim? 
  3. What is one vow that you’re ready to make to Yeshua to get back in position?

I’d love to hear your response in the comment section below! 

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Why Did Hannah Pray?

by The Mended Road Bible Study Blog

According to the surrounding narrative, the poem (1 Samuel 2:1–10) was a prayer delivered by Hannah, to give thanks to God for the birth of her son, Samuel. It is similar to Psalm 113 and the magnificent. Source

 
 
Hannah was very sad because she had no children. She knew the importance of bearing children and teaching them about God, and she longed to be a mother and hold her own baby in her arms. A woman of deep faith, Hannah loved the Lord and knew that He would help her.
She describes her prayer as pouring out her soul in grief and great anguish. And when she is finished praying, she leaves in peace. Hannah demonstrates her faith through obedience, even when it means an extreme personal sacrifice. She has longed for this child, and she loves him as only a mother can love a child.

What was special about Hannah in the Bible?

Hannah, also spelled Anna, (11th century bc), mother of Samuel, the Jewish judge. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for religious training.

What are qualities of Hannah?
Hannah trusted God without doubt or concern.
 
Hannah’s story teaches us that our faith in God allows Him to bless us. Her trust in God as she turned to Him, her deep desire for children, and her faithfulness in bringing Samuel to God as promised are all evidences of God working in Hannah’s life.
 
 
“compassionate,” is closely related to the Hebrew word for “womb.” Most often, the word “compassion” and the deep emotion it conveys is associated with God. The Bible gives many pictures of God’s compassion—as a parent, a father, and even as a nursing mother.
 
 
Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none… 1 Samuel 1:6-7 her rival (Penninah) used to provoke her severely, to irritate her because the Lord had closed her womb. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat.

What is the power of the womb?

The power of the womb has both been revered and feared for thousands of years now. Within it lies the power of life and of death. Here we have the capacity to harbor fertility that is beyond our capacity as women to give birth to a baby. Here is the seat of our wisdom, creativity, power, and sensuality.

What does Hannah's story teach us?

Hannah demonstrates her faith through obedience, even when it means an extreme personal sacrifice. She has longed for this child, and she loves him as only a mother can love a child. But her love for God is greater and she shows it by letting go of Samuel.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 1:1 See Septuagint and 1 Chron. 6:26-27,33-35; or from Ramathaim Zuphim.
  2. 1 Samuel 1:20 Samuel sounds like the Hebrew for heard by God.
  3. 1 Samuel 1:22 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls always. I have dedicated him as a Nazirite—all the days of his life.”
  4. 1 Samuel 1:23 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint and Syriac your
  5. 1 Samuel 1:24 Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint and Syriac; Masoretic Text with three bulls
  6. 1 Samuel 1:24 That is, probably about 36 pounds or about 16 kilograms
4 powerful scriptures about Hannah

  1. What has been the one pursuit in your life that you’ve been waiting for Yeshua to complete in your life? 
  2. How have you been building on the promise?
  3. Have you been diligent in your plans while you’re in preparation for your season of motherhood? 

I’d love to hear your response in the comment section below.