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Why do we flinch?

Why do we flinch?  Whether from the gun or from God, we flinch because of fear.  We have power from the gun, but we flinch because of this power.  We have this awesome God, yet we “flinch” when around His power. Watch this 10 second video. (Then, come back to read my excuse.)  I am an experienced black powder hunter. But watch as I flinch.  I know not to do it.  It causes me to miss.

My excuse?…… The cap explodes right in my face a split second before the gun bellows out a bullet headed for the target.  That’s the fun of a muzzleloader!!  The fear of the gun’s recoil/the kick, the loud noise, even the fear of me missing, causes me to flinch.  The fear of missing the shot, actually makes me miss!

Psalms 125:1 NIV Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

How do you “flinch” in your Christian walk.  Let me share a few examples.    Why pray, it won’t do any good.(flinch)  I’m seeking God’s will for my life, but……(flinch)  I’m as much afraid(flinch) of God answering my prayer, as I am that He won’t hear my prayer(flinch).  See? If you and I can be totally honest, we have way too much fear/doubt/unbelief(flinching) in our relationship with Christ.  Our fear/doubt/unbelief(flinching), actually causes us to miss out on God’s promises!

If I trust in the gun, I don’t allow my fears to cause me to flinch. I don’t shake or twitch. I am solid.

If I trust in the Lord, with His Help, I don’t allow my fears to cause me to flinch. I am solid.

Our heavenly Father has His Power and His Love that He promises to give us.  We  flinch at every encounter we have with Him.  What is so amazing about this awesome God with His power, is that He freely gives to each of us.  He will even help with your flinching.  Just ask Him!

Lord, help me to use this power for Your Glory. And Lord, help me with my fears, doubts, unbeliefs (flinching).  I want to be solid.  Bullseye!

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What makes you flinch?  Share with me and others.  Leave a comment below.

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Carving a Pumpkin into a Christian

Watch and share this video.  It’s the quick 4 minute  version of the 30 minute “sermon” many of you have heard me do in churches where I have been.

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To see and share, click on the following….Carving a pumpkin into a Christian

 

After viewing, come back to this site to leave a comment and to share with others.

Be careful with your “trick or treating” .  See Ya!!  Dan Ainsworth  wildernesspreacher.com

 

 

 

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A True and Real Friend

I learned about real friendship at a men’s gathering last week.  Sam, (a real friend of mine), was sharing with the guys how friendships are forged together.  [forge  – to make, especially by concentrated effort]  He explained that a true and real friendship needs to be consistent, connected, and transparent.
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I see an example of friendship in these logs.  Each individual log has its own character marks, even flaws.  Each log has its own strengths, yet weak areas.  Each log is in its own position, some higher than others, but all important.  Yet, they are forged together.  Cut, whittled, placed, constructed, designed, molded, made to fit  engineered………..simply put, they have been forged.

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Why must friendships be forged?  To remain tight, bonded, permanent, true, and real.

The creator of this house forged these individual logs into something bigger and better.

Our Creator is forging us into something bigger and better.  John 15:15-16 says, “I no longer call you servants, (individual tree)….but I call you friends.  You did not choose me, but I chose you….(part of His log home)

Read the entire chapter of John 15.  Let God show you how to have and be a true friend.

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.       Henri Nouwen

See Ya friends!!!   Dan Ainsworth   wildernesspreacher.com