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Harry Stanley II and Harry Stanley III

What does modern day liberty - Spirit-filled and led believers look like? Focused on faith or works? Focused on changes of the heart by faith into Christlikeness or changes on the outward flesh. A modern day believer should be faith focused on heart conformity to Christ. Jesus will address and change aspects of our life as we submit to His leading. Liberty does not equal licentiousness. Please reach out to us at EncouragingChristians@gmail.com for prayer, encouragement, discipleship, and faith-based help for growing in Christ.

Truth doesn't just inform your mind, it transforms your heart! Submit to God. Resist the devil (lie, world, flesh, disobedience, lack of faith, etc). He (deception, hardened heart, bondage, stubbornness, rebellion) will flee!

A stubborn heart causes: resistance to correction, delayed spiritual growth, and repeated cycles of bondage. Is that you? Are you experiencing God's freedom for you or bondage?

The Holy Spirit brings truth to expose, correct, and heal. A hardened heart responds, “That doesn't apply to me.” “Someone else needs to hear that.” Does this sound like you or someone you know?

Do you have a reputation for being obstinate? Are you stiff necked? Are you resistant towards correction?

True freedom in Christ is where your heart is open and receptive to truth from God's Word and directed by His Spirit to your spirit, soul, mind, emotions, will (decision maker), and your body. You receive it by submitting to it.

As a believer, do you think about the finishing of your race daily? How will you cross the finish line? Will you receive more good rewards standing before the judgment seat of Christ than bad? Good equals eternal. Bad equals burned up in the proving fire. What are you working for as a believer?

What suffering is abounding in your life right now that will possibly unlock your next level of blessing if you remain faithful. Jesus consoled Peter after he denied Christ 3 times and restored him in the eyes of the disciples. Peter preached on Pentecost. 3,000 were saved and added to the church. Next level blessing. Where is yours?

Where was Jesus when you were suffering? Right there with you.

God's Holy Spirit wants to guide you into the Truth of His Word and conform you to the image of Jesus Christ. The Water Is Running, Are You Getting Wet?

God is the Father of Jesus Christ. He is the Father of all mercies. Have you experienced His mercies to you?

Are you a mature man? Are you a mature woman? Are you a mature believer?

God has already us as believers the Victory. We continue to be steadfast because of it. We continue to be unmovable because of it. We continue to abound in the work of the Lord because of the doorway of Victory we have directly to Heaven.

Learning to spot the temptation and find the way of escape will help each of us build Christlike character.

What is God's way of Escape? Humbly look for it and take it!

No believer is alone in temptation. Satan lies to us and often convinces that our struggles are unique to us.God always knows our limits. Every temptation is under His sovereign control. We are here to help believers. Reach out to us at encouragingchristians@gmail.com Let us help you. If you need help trusting Jesus, aren't sure you are going to Heaven, please let us help you.

Spiritual maturity does not eliminate the possibility of temptation.

Jesus is the prime authority in the Word of God to warn us about eternity. He gets it. Do you? Please write to us at encouragingchristians@gmail.com and let us know how we can help you. Encouragement, Discipleship, Prayer, etc. Thank you

What are the counsels of your heart that honor the Lord? Which ones do not? Which ones do you follow?

Temptation touches everyone. Not every temptation ends the exact same way.

Who do you know that has not been affected by temptation in some way?

Paul became all things to all men for the gospel's sake. What do you do?

You have been bought with a price- Jesus' blood. Live like it.

Satan has a purpose for that trial in your life, God has a greater purpose!

Being confirmed to the image of Christ is the right path. What steps are you on to get there?

Who is the one person who helped you come to Christ?

God has an endgame for all of us. What is yours? Is it the same as His?

Don't ask if God is fulfilling your purpose or expectations of Him, but rather are you fulfilling His purpose and plan for you!

Are you a Christian who purposefully lives righteously putting on the Lord Jesus Christ daily?

Faith. The Word. Obedience. Flip the Switch for the Spirit's Power in you.

Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God

What has God directed you to do today? What has Jesus established you to do today?

How do you deal with people who cause strife and division and offenses? Mark them. Avoid them. It's the Bible way.

Hope? Joy? Peace? Trust or faith or belief? All find their source — not in our emotions, but rather in the Holy Ghost. Are you abounding in His power today?

What has God given to us to teach us and comfort us with? His Word! Are you learning from the Word today?

How does God view You? What Does God Say About You?

Jesus' Blood is an eternal token that God will pass over us and not chasten us with a fatal consequence for our sins eternally. Have you been saved? Have you been born again? Are you ready to accept Jesus as your personal Savior and let God change the eternal destination of your soul? Write us at encouragingchristians@gmail.comLet us help you get saved eternally from the judgment of your sin. If you are saved already, are you telling others about God's love and mercy and how to be saved too?

God's Truth becomes Your Truth. You become fully persuaded that God's Word, applied to your life, is conviction enough for you to obey and live it out by faith. Not to obtain salvation, but because you are saved. Because God is your Father. Because you are His eternal child, born into His family, with a home in Heaven prepared and waiting for you.

Casting off works of darkness is the first half. It is a conscious choice we make to be holy and reflect God in spiritual warfare in the spiritual realm as well as for others to see in our daily lives.

As a living sacrifice you create a desire for God and a godly desire for God's difference in the people of the world you interact with. You are becoming a Christian butterfly.

We all get frustrated when our prayers aren't answered right away or even the way we want them to be. How do we resolve it and work through that frustration?

No matter what you are going through, you are loved by God.

God told Moses to let Pharaoh know that God raised Pharaoh up to magnify His name, so He has done with you. Are you magnifying His name?

Our God is merciful. Our God is compassionate. Is He your God? Are you allowing your heart to intertwine with His merciful and compassionate love for you today?