Overcoming Failure

Victory is God’s will for the life of a believer. But sometimes we can find ourselves repeatedly falling into the same sin. If we want to do what is right, why do we continue to miss the mark?

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Pastor Dewey Moede
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FGGAM Photo: Sunday I preached Open at Door Bible Church in Los Alamos! My message was on VISION. Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no vision, the people perish. But he keepeth the law, happy is he.” What is your vision for your life? God reveals his plan, he gives us guidance in regards to his plan. Those who follow his guidance are happy they do. Without vision Churches perish, communities perish, (Look at Albuquerque it is dying , no vision, families perish, kids roam the streets and get into trouble, that is Albuquerque. I love coming to Pastor Paul Jaramillo’s Church. I have made so many friends over the years like Denise and Betty! If you are looking for a Church home in the LA area. Let me know, I will put you in contact with Pastor Paul. The Church was about full yesterday and then we all enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal! Pastor Paul and his wife Pat are doing a tremendous outreach in the Los Alamos/Espanola area.
I pray God has given you a vision for your life and your walking it out, it is the only way to love. From the words of Clara Nelson: God gives us so many blessings each day, thank you Lord for health and strength. There are so many people lost on sin, Lord, please show me how to bring them in.

Sharon and I met Amy in Laramie, Wyoming a year ago so on a Great Commission trip. Amy’s family is growing. Glory to God! We love this family. We love sharing JESUS and carrying out The Great Commission. Here is what Amy wrote on Facebook: Today my little family received this bible in the mail. And I am so excited to get diving into it. Bubba and I have decided that we are going to read a chapter a night.
Thank you Dewey and Sharon! We love you both!

Overcoming Failure

Our Father, who wants His children to be victorious, has—through Christ—given us everything we need.

November 19, 2024

Romans 7:15-20

Victory is God’s will for the life of a believer. But sometimes we can find ourselves repeatedly falling into the same sin. If we want to do what is right, why do we continue to miss the mark?

One reason is incomplete repentance. It is possible for us to experience grief, embarrassment, and shame over sin without being truly repentant. Repentance isn’t a matter of weeping or feeling guilty; rather, it’s a change of mind about sin so that we no longer hold on to our own perspective but instead agree with God’s viewpoint. When we do this, the heart turns in the opposite direction from persistent wrongdoing (Prov. 28:13).

The second reason for failure is an inadequate view of our identity in the Lord. We, as children of God, have Christ living within us. When we grasp this truth, we will recognize that sin does not fit who we are, and we’ll stop rationalizing our offenses. Our genuine repentance is based upon an honest and biblical understanding of our identity.

When we put these two truths together, we create a powerful tool against temptation. Our Father wants us to be victorious, and we triumph when we remember that Jesus Christ is the source of our life.

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