The Simple Life

I came across this and thought about the daily conversations surrounding Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Blacks, Whites, and everything else that makes us “different”. What you are about to read is the word of God. I pray that you receive the revelation that I did and why the Bible tells us to live”simple lives”(1 Thessalonians 4:11). We have to be alert as God tells us and be aware of the enemy and all of his tactics. His motive is to encourage division. We must understand why engaging in unproductive conversations does nothing to promote the message of God.The message of love, kindness and peace.

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned. Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
-Titus 3:1-11, 14-15 NIV”

Watch “The Peace of Christ| Be Inspired-One Minute with God” on YouTube

The Peace of Christ is the gift that keeps on giving! Watch this one minute video to understand why Christ and His peace can help you face any circumstance that may come your way. Enjoy!

Blessings and Love, 

Chrystal Massey

Watch “How to Love God | Be Inspired- One Minute with God” on YouTube

In today’s video, you will understand how loving God through obedience is the best way to show your love to Him!

Love and Blessings, 

Chrystal Massey

Photos Worth A Thousand Words

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Today is not a day for fancy words and long paragraphs, but everyday is a day to know that God loves you. I pray that this slide show is a beautiful reminder on this morning  why we should give thanks everyday. Even on Mondays (lol).

Blessings x Love,

Chrystal Massey

The Spiritual Resurrection

In recent weeks, I’ve contemplated heavily concerning my walk with Christ. I think of where I am in His purpose, and I’ve concluded that His work is not complete. I am convinced that my journey is the destiny that will lead me to my final destination. In knowing this, there is a shame that lives with me. God is patient with me, the sinner. He puts His trust in me. He anoints me with the gift to speak to His children, but why? I can’t understand how he can have faith in me that I sometimes don’t have in myself. My sins feel like repetitive blows to my chest, because I know that I always disappoint my Father every single day yet Christ won’t allow me to give up. I can hear a voice saying get up! I know that I have the heart, the will and the desire to walk with Christ but yet my flesh hinders me. I allow my flesh to hinder me. Romans 7:24 -25 captures the battle between the flesh and the spirit so well. The Word says, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.” More than ever I find myself crying out to God, resurrect me!

I am convinced that we will go through 2 resurrections in life. One resurrection will come from our natural death until the moment of judgment. Prayerfully God says well-done servant and allows us to live with Him forever. That is the ultimate resurrection. Allow me to introduce to you the prerequisite resurrection that is required of us here on earth, the spiritual resurrection.

Because we are in the flesh, we are in sin. We are empty tombs walking the earth. It’s when we invite God to dwell within us that we can give life to the spirit of God that each of us possesses. We, in turn, die so that we may be born with His purpose. It’s different for everyone, but for me, it was like all at once this drastic change happen. I felt like I didn’t know who I was or maybe I was never anyone. Not until Christ made me someone. Christ gave me purpose. When he lives within you, there is this cultivation of faith, hope, and joy. The fruits of the spirit begin a great harvest of God’s spirit within you. The spirit starts to take precedence over the flesh. You start living for God and not for self-gratification.

The function of the spirit of purpose is to embed itself into all of those who invite Christ to dwell inside of their praise. We are convicted and appointed to carry out our Father’s purpose through our gifts. Our gifts are not for our pleasure, but for God’s purpose. Our gifts and weapons are appointed so that we may spread His word and assist in bringing His children home. When the spirit convicts, our gifts to uplift our Father becomes more of an honor and less of a chore. Much like Jesus we were gleaned so that we may save the lives of our brothers and sisters through love, teaching, and fellowship. The spiritual resurrection that we experience I think will be one of the most overwhelming and rewarding experiences that we will ever have the privilege of participating in until the second coming of our Lord.

The death of our cardinal spirit allows the birth of God’s spirit. This rebirth makes it possible to fulfill the will of God. It’s a confession to our Lord as 1 Chronicles 17:25 says, “You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found courage to pray to you.” Although I’m spiritually resurrected, I still live in the flesh, but because I bask in the spirit of God I am confessing that I am not my flesh, but a child of God. Prepared for the conditioning that God must subject me to so that I may ensure that my eternal place is with Him.

Don’t allow the battle between the spirit and the flesh confuse you. Sometimes it may feel like you are losing the battle, but I ensure you it’s only to prepare you for the war. Christ left THE blueprint for us to follow. In doing so, we know for a fact that if we order our steps in our Saviors that we will overcome, that we will live again, that our resurrection in God is the belief that we will never die.

Love x Blessings,

Chrystal Massey