Molly's Zone

Previously, I wrote & shared a brief thought that mentioned that it is important to "keep on keepin' on" for Christ. (Which is a MUST) I have been watching past church services on YouTube, & ran into a recent message entitled "The Christian Battle Plan" which I enjoyed very much & will share the link. But one of the phrases mentioned in passing during the message was to "keep on keepin' on. I love it when the Lord matches my words with some post I read or message I watch. Even better when I discover what we have talked about in prayer through spending time in my Bible. I've had this happen before with my "A Step of Faith" post from back at the beginning of the summer & on many other occasions. Spending time with Jesus brings my soul such peace through the chaos of this world. I have no fear, & even though I struggle to be the greatest listener or the best at following direction, it comforts me to know that He knows ever...

  You are far better off to be set apart from the world than to be submerged in it. The world promotes the notion that we should do whatever is "socially acceptable", referencing cultural norms that have been put in place by an ever-changing world; in reality, our focus should be on what is acceptable by God's standard. I used to struggle with the fact that I don't have a huge social circle. Every time I try to have too much of one, I get launched onto detours that only serve to distract me on my walk with Christ. Allowing yourself to be set apart brings a much deeper sense of peace. It gives you the chance to deepen your friendship & fellowship with Jesus: the most important friendship of all. To not only help you examine your heart but also to strengthen your faith and trust in Him for everything. Don't let this world make you believe that you have to partake in something just because it's the newest trend. Don't think that you need the same exact fr...

  Oftentimes, life leads us to an uncomfortable spot of questioning our circumstances. We start feeling like we want to quit. Have you ever visited that place where you are just DONE? Maybe you're going through something right now that doesn't make any sense. You might find yourself wondering where God is as you're continuing to walk through your valley. Maybe it's a situation that you've dealt with for a long while, & you just feel exhausted. You've absolutely done all that you could with what you have. Life can get us to a point where we feel totally defeated & discouraged. But take heart, the Lord is right there with you & He won't let go of you. The devil tries his hardest to disarm you; for he is after your greatest weapon. Your faith. Whatever your circumstance may be, whatever the outcome is...you keep praising & serving Christ through it all. This is always a great reminder to me when things get hard. Keep on keepin' on for Jesus...

                The first installment of my salvation series dealt with the worsening state of our world and highlighted the qualities of this society. Humanity is in dire need of Jesus and today I want to touch on one of many important questions that go along with the talk of salvation:  Why do we need Jesus? I want you to imagine embarking on a super long and winding hiking trail. It can quickly steal your breath, causing you to lose energy with each step you take. At times you may feel as though you want to quit.  To help keep up your strength, it is vital to carry with you some supplies: Non-perishable food will serve as the main source of nourishment. Water to keep you hydrated and free of thirst. Light so that you can see where you're walking when darkness comes.  A compass to help point you in the right direction.  Protection of some sort in times of trouble. As we briefly touched on in the last post, it is crucial ...