0

Active Recovery

Belinda Payne • Oct 29, 2020

Just because you don’t like the truth does not make it not a truth.

There are what some call “hard sayings” of the Bible. These hard sayings are not defined so because it was difficult for the individual to speak the words. It is a hard saying because those who hear it have difficulty receiving the words. The Kingdom of God is comprised of spiritual principles that govern and rule the earth, which is then manifest as outcomes in our lives, one of which is testing. One test is over, and the next one begins. God’s servant David knew this all too well.

Active recovery is not just for athletes.  

Did you know you are to live your life in an “active recovery mode”? I liken this to exercise. The cycling the instructor says, we will take the RPM’s from 120…down to 80 RPM’s as an “active recovery.” In strength training, the instructor says that after you complete the squats, push-ups, etc., you will plan for your “active recovery.” The keyword is “active.” So it is in our spiritual life as a Christian. There is never a time in which we are to be inactive. We should find ourselves spiritually un-engaged, disconnected from God, our spiritual armor off, or at ease.  

God will give us time to recover, a reprieve, time to refuel and retool – but there is never a time in which we should find ourselves spiritually un-engaged, disconnected from God, our spiritual armor off or at ease.   Even when we are asleep, the Holy Spirit inside us is “actively” working on our behalf. Have you ever awakened with a thought, a song, a verse, an answer, a calmness? Yeah, the Holy Spirit is always “active.”

Yes, I know this is a hard saying. But its what you need this hour.

To accept the fact that this Kingdom principle is a way of life as a Christian may require that you make a spiritual paradigm shift. You may need to make a fundamental change in your thinking regarding taking a spiritual break, vacation, etc. These spiritual breaks will cause you to become vulnerable to attack and defeat. Yes, there are times we mess up, and we take s spiritual break anyway. The key is to remember what happened the last time you took that break and to work to mitigate risks of this recurring in the future.  

I don’t care what it looks like or feels like, don’t stop praying!

How do you do that? Pray. Study God’s Word. Fasting. Listen to God. Obey God. Follow God’s Instructions. Why not ask the Lord to show you how to stay prepared and equipped for battle.  

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Letting Go and Moving On

By Belinda Payne • 31 Dec, 2020
Feelings of guilt can work for us or against us. This sense of remorse or self-condemnation that guilt can bring may plague our mind to the point where it seems catastrophic, causing us to lose sleep and our peace. However, guilt can also affect us, acting as a catalyst, compelling us to clear our conscience […]

Do You Still Feel Like Praising God?

By Belinda Payne • 24 Dec, 2020
Let’s be honest there are times in our lives in which we do not feel like praising God. Perhaps you are feeling that way today. You are not alone. But understand you cannot stay there!  What should you do when you do not feel like praising God? The Bible teaches us to offer the sacrifice […]

How Are You Doing?

By Belinda Payne • 17 Dec, 2020
When we greet one another, we ask, how are you doing? We say it so often it has become like a rhetorical statement, not a genuine question of concern. If you are on the receiving end of that question – you know we tend not to give an accurate response.  After all, no one wants […]

Complete Your Goals

By Belinda Payne • 10 Dec, 2020
Have you accomplished your 2020 goals? Oh yeah – you forgot all about them, didn’t you! You have been distracted with homeschooling, working remotely for the first time, the news, and so much more. Let me encourage you! Don’t throw away the goals that you set out to achieve this year. You still have time. […]

It’s Been a Tough Year

By Belinda Payne • 03 Dec, 2020
I do not believe you would get much of an argument from anyone if you were to say 2020 has been a tough year! Many of you are still grappling with significant changes that have impacted your life or the lives of others dear to you; all of which was out of your realm to […]

Thank you, Lord!

By Belinda Payne • 26 Nov, 2020
You lost your job!  You need surgery!  Kids are driving you crazy!  On top of that, your loved one is ill and getting worse. How are you to cling to this word of hope in the face of disappointment? We never know how and when God is going to answer our prayers. But one thing […]

Identification But No Classification

By Belinda Payne • 19 Nov, 2020
When you enter a room, and everyone knows you, it’s a great feeling and maybe even a distinguished honor. You do not need to show your ID with your name and picture to make you official. After all, you’re a renowned person. That sounds all well and good. However, you need more than identification to […]

There Is a Speed Limit Change Ahead

By Belinda Payne • 12 Nov, 2020
November 12, 2019 There Is a Speed Limit Change Ahead…  November 12, 2019 There Is a Speed Limit Change Ahead…  The million-dollar question today is, how are you doing these days? Are you still moving at 100 miles per hour, or has your pace changed? How are you sleeping; better than ever or not at […]

Rations Reasons and Remnants

By Belinda Payne • 05 Nov, 2020
More and more people are finding themselves trying to live off of rations. Have you ever had to make do with the remnants of what others have left behind? In today’s modern society, with convenience stores on every corner, food delivery services, all you can eat buffets, and much more, being told you are only […]

At The End Of The Day

By Belinda Payne • 22 Oct, 2020
Once you weighed all the options, considered all the risks, measured the outcomes, and evaluated the condition you face, you must make a choice. Perhaps your primary concern is to make an educated decision; you want to have full knowledge. You need to know you are moving in the right direction. You want to understand […]
More Posts
Share by: