My Soul Has Weight

Today as I was reading The 40 Day Soul fast, by Cindy Trimm I learned that there is this scientific study out there called 21 grams, have you heard of it?  This research shows that immediately after a person dies they lose 21 grams.  That’s 3/4^thof and ounce.  Wow!?  I’ve never heard of this experiment, but Duncan McDougal performed this back in 1907.  He would take a terminally ill patient and weigh them right before their passing, and then immediately after. He did this on six people, and several animals to confirm that there was a difference. There was no weight change in the animals but in the humans it was 21 grams!  I have never thought about they physical weight of our souls. 

My immediate emotion to this finding is that, the soul is extremely powerful! If you think about our personality, emotions and aspirations, which is the seat of where EVERY thing lies, it all weighs less than an ounce!  

My mind is really blown.  This says to me that I really have to put my self in an environment where I can tap into this very powerful piece of me.   We are Body, Soul, and Spirit.  The body, (which is dying daily) unfortunately gets all the attention, but the soul is eternal.  Ironically meaning, that although it cannot be properly measured by natural means, it carries the most weight. Our souls live forever. 

The soul is often starved or neglected and given the wrong diet. It is ignored and overlooked, under valued in our world.  The scripture even says, “Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart.”  1 Sam. 16:7

This means God doesn’t judge us by how we look, what we own, or our connections. He judges us by what is inside. However,  we live our lives mostly taking care of what the world sees as if their vote matters. God’s Judgment is the only one that matters! He holds our eternal home. We should nurture from the inside out. 

Why do we give more attention to the flesh than our soul?  Is it because we care more about what people say and think, than what God knows about us? Does it make us feel accepted, likeable, or in-fashion? Those things fade.  When we give attention to our soul man we really begin to see how much weight 21 grams carries in the kingdom of God. 

Our soul is our inward compass, the rotor in our ship so to speak. From our soul (i.e. our heart) flows the issues of life. Where our heart is, there will our treasure be also. This is the Word letting us know just how much weight the soul carries.  

We must build up our souls and guard it! Protecting it with the hope of God’s word. Guard your soul against despair and hopelessness, negativity and complaining. All of these things poisons the heart and spills out into our daily life. Our soul is what dictates our path, and destination. 

It is hard to deceive the heart because it is who we are. If our soul is full of darkness our lives, our conversation, and choices will reflect the same. This is why God tells us to guard our hearts with all diligence.  Meaning put more effort into protecting your inner man, because it will dictate what happens on the outside. If you want to be happy, if you want to find joy, feed your soul the Words of God. They are hope, and They are life! 

You've Got Troubles..

How do you handle life's disappointments? When trouble arrives do you stress or host your own pity party? Do you have a meltdown or seek unhealthy escape routes? I think it's safe to say fear of failure and the unknown has gotten the best of all of us a time or two. But, I love St John 16:33 because it keeps it all the way real with us. "In this world, you're going to have trouble." 

The above biblical truth is in my top 3 because it dispels the myth that going through troubles, loss, and hard times somehow exempts you from God's favor. But Jesus is pretty clear here...make no mistake about it, troubles are hitched to your wagon from the moment you exit your mother's womb and enter this fallen world, clearly pointed out in Job 14:1 But,...(that conjunction is key.) Take heart, in ME you SHALL have PEACE because I have overcome This World.

So what brings you security? Is it money or things? Is it solid relationships, friendships, a spouse? All of these things are wonderful to have, but when life rocks the boat or tips it all the way over what will you do? How will you see yourself? Hardships or "failure" can really chip away at your self worth if you let it. But if you remember this scripture, and strive to keep your Identity with Christ and not in this world you WILL have peace no matter what occurs in this life.

Christ Is Security

  

Have you heard of the Devotional Jesus Calling?  It is a best selling devotional written by Sarah Young, and has been republished numerous times. The messages are always on point and there are scriptural references attached to each promise. 

  Today was one of my Favorites! 

The first sentence began with: Make Me The Focal POINT of your Search for Security. 

All of us want to feel safe, but everywhere you look nowadays you see everything BUT that.  As soon as you put your trust into something it soon changes. I have never seen so many warranties and insurance polices abound in my life, and  within that insurance find ways not to cover everything. 

 So many people are trying to secure, and protect their futures, But ONE thing is for certain, nothing on this earth is “safe.”  I have a thing that I say now, and it's “If you can see it, it will change! Good or Bad.  Like the old people use to say, just keep living.

 So what do we hope in?  Many people bet on themselves.  They feel if they hustle hard enough in life it will payoff.  To an extent this can be true, but it is not fail proof.  The only real security is the One who cannot change, and His name is Jesus Christ.    Jesus Christ is the Same Yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 

Hebrews 6:18 also talks about the two immutable “unchangeable” things that should bring us great security.  God’s Promise and God’s Oath.  When God made Abraham a promise He swore by himself because there was no one greater! He needed nothing else to secure His promise but HIM.   People often secure their word with “I Promise” Or  “I swear”.  Even the Presidents elected in our Country have to place their hand on God’s word to “cement” their oath in a greater truth because their word isn’t good enough.  God doesn’t have to do that. He IS the Truth, and  He is the only Security that we need.   Remember to always make Christ the Focus in your search for security. He knows where you're going because He's already been there! 

 If you Get Christ, You get Security.  

HE SEES YOU "ROYAL"

Children of God. How does the world see you? Your friends, family, colleagues, strangers. Do you know what they think about you?  Do you care?  Lets be honest, most of us like for people to view us in a positive light. Although it may not always affect the way you do things, it feels good to be respected.  Fortunately the way the world sees us is not a true reflection of ourselves. Shoot, the way you see yourself isn't an authentic picture of who you really are!  We humans can be very narrow minded.

They way we see ourselves and they way others see us is tainted by situations, sin, and short sightedness. Be careful not to form your identity based on carnal( non spiritual things.)

 Our brain us incapable of seeing others and ourselves the way  God sees us. The reason for this is because God sees us from a place of what He created us to be, not what we currently see.  When others give their opinions of you, whether they be good or bad it comes from a carnal place. They can only speak on what they see, where they are currently in life. It is impossible for people to comprehend past the place of their spiritual revelations.  It is God who illuminates.  

 I love this scripture in the Bible that says, man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. (1 Sam 16:7).  Let your daily prayer be that God will allow you to see as He sees.

Remember you are Chosen by God...You are light, You are special, You are ROYAL! .