I want to, but ...

Several times I've met people who say
 "I want change, want to be different, I want to help me God" and so on.

But you know something; just lay on the "want".
It happens to everyone the same, some do have the desire and do change.

But what happens when you do not change, I'll tell you one of those people said, "I want to help, so help me God, BUT NO ONE IS COMING TO HELP."
Now if we look is easy to see where its error.
She waits for someone to help, someone interested in her, I think that when one of us has problems, the first thing is to seek help, do not expect someone to approach us and while DO NOTHING.

Not so, if anyone has problems must first seek God's help and clear that he will help because it is very kind, he says: "Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me" (Psalm 50:15)

When people ask to me for help, not knowing what to do, tell them to seek God first and then start to change habits that do not please God.

Surely they will say: Who are you to help them?
Well I also had problems, I sought refuge in God and He did not abandon me, but I did not know what to do to please God, then several men and women of God told me how, if they told me. Nobody made the changes in me, I did it alone.
I am very grateful to everyone who took the time to listen and guide me.
Behind me however, was God and people, but who was I made the decision, I also remain the same but no, I decided to be different.

After the person that I discuss in the beginning I said I wanted someone to help her, I offered, talk to her, listened and finally the east and ... nothing happened.
She was unchanged, irrespective of interest without doing anything, not trying to be a new person. I told God, no one can help someone who does not want to help themselves (o), which strives for change, to be pleasing to God.

Nobody forces you to be different, that's a decision that's up to us to choose, even God force you, He expects you want with your entire heart meet Him, but you have to open your heart and believe me no one forces you to do that, you have to choose.

I also received help and that's why I like to share my experiences with you.
If you want change, you will change alone (a), may guide you how to do it but you're the one who decides whether to obey or not.

Want to change your character begins to control it, maybe not at first easy, but that should not discourage you, nothing is impossible if you think you do, you want to avoid doing things that you know are bad, stay away from them, any change brings with a sacrifice, but you have to follow, the reward is much better than you think and see that you will feel much better than before.


If in your heart a desire to change what you are now for the better, for someone pleasant to the eyes of God, starting now, nobody will make that change for you, just you.
If you seek help, you will be happy, but you choose between be brave or stay in the same situation any longer.

No one would fight a battle that belongs to you.




God Bless.



When...

When fatigue and discouragement seek to destroy your faith,

When the pain of your soul is unbearable because of unrequited love,

When the voices of guilt increases,

When words can´t help you and you feel overwhelmed by loneliness,

When doubts bring death threats and fear persists

When worries keep you from sleeping

When friends disappear and the enemies are increasing,

When the avalanche of accusations and criticisms arise

When a wound is reopened in the past in the present

When despair takes hold of you and seems to be the end

When the doors are closed and no light at the end of the tunnel

When all seems lost, and even your prayers sound like empty words thrown into the air,

When there is no hope for anyone else in this world

The Altar is the place.

The sacrifice of God is the Middle.

The Holy Spirit is the answer.

God do not you listen?

".. Why not despised nor rejected the affliction of the afflicted, nor hath he hid his face, but when he cried to him, heard him." (Psalm 22:24)

Who has not felt the feeling that God does not hear your prayers, yes, I've felt and I want to share an experience of mine.


Previously this happened to me, I was fighting for a dream, I was almost a year in preparation, I struggle, I had to overcome obstacles, there were sacrifices, finally had everything, trying to fulfill that cherished dream.The date came and all I had prepared in that year, it was time to apply and I did, never doubting that God was with me. It was about a month of tests, everything was booming and me with the confidence that God would give me the victory, reaching the finish line and there I was, to the best of me, never doubting, and if rejected them came the doubts I made the final test and then I would score.After completing the tests were in my great joy, peace, and I felt that everything would be fine.

During the time that this process hard I prayed, fasted, spoke to God, asking Him to give me that dream.I get the date of the result, the day was going to check my heart is glad, when searching my name, I just was not, I went looking for him and I realized I had not been selected, a feeling came to me as if I had thrown a bucket of ice water over, I was shocked, simply could not believe it, all my family was sure that would be selected, said nothing, until my mother asked me, so far felt no emotion, when I said I had not been accepted, she just told me: "Do not feel bad, I tried. "After she said that, all the emotions fell on me.I started to feel a terrible sadness, I cried and I was disappointed, and pass that day, the days change unlike anything, worse, anger began to grow inside me, the funny thing is that it was not directed to anyone, I just got up I went to sleep angry and upset, I also began to ask God why this, because I had not allowed to earn the victory, I complained a lot, cry a lot, I felt I had failed my family, I felt ashamed of myself, I felt as if my world had collapsed, as if he were in a high place and suddenly fell.

I could not see anything that reminded me of my failed attempt, I saw boys (a), if he had done and was worse.
 Everybody was trying to cheer me up but it depressed me more, demanded answers and God was silent as if he never answered me. I felt lousy all the strength as I had had now become nothing, and I was one week.

 One day I felt I could not blow over, I went to talk to a person of God, and my life turned 360 ° after that.

CONTINUE ...

That nothing prevents

Throughout the Bible we have records showing various sacrifices to God for his people.
Thus in the past and is similar in the present day. The sacrifice appears as the condition imposed by God to bless someone, because only the sacrifice embodies the faith.
But not all people understand this.
In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul said, "the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he can not understand (...)"
Hence many see as folly to strive to attract the attention of God, because they try to rationalize it, instead of continuing education and understand God through faith.
Pedro was the case, then when Jesus said he would give his life for us, try to avoid Peter. The words of doubt and fear that the apostle utter, were inspired by Satan, Jesus Christ himself said (see Matthew 16:21-28)
Evil knows who is working with faith, receive God's blessing, so try to avoid it.


"He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be their God, and he shall be my son"

Revelation 21:7

The same price

It is a business, not a game, much less a trade. This is the realization of a living faith in the living God.
If we see the miracles experienced by the heroes of the faith of the past, at least pay the same price we paid for them.
How much? Renounced their own will to follow the impulses of faith that led to the fulfillment of God's promises of blessings.
Joshua and Caleb were delighted to see the Promised Land. The sinister vision of its inhabitants giants do not remove the conviction of victory, on the contrary.
Other partners in the mission, despite also being amazed by seeing two men carrying a huge bunch of grapes, size, wealth of the land, plus the difficulties felt blessings, for they were dismayed to see such a huge population.
But God is God, His Word can not fail. Whoever believes does not flee, because of that employs all his strength because he knows what the outcome of using faith.
Faith gives courage and fighting spirit to act to achieve the desired objective. The size of the faith as measured by the effort expended in an attitude, that is, faith is measured by sacrifice. If there is sacrifice, then there is faith.
That pleases God.
In fact, everyone can participate in the sacrificial faith, rich and poor, because each has its greatest.
The bigger the dream, the greater will be the sacrifice. If that is true with regard to the conquest of material goods and time, consider in relation to eternal things.


"No one is saved driven by feelings. Salvation requires attitude, action or realization of faith. That is value! "

Edir Macedo

Your choice

Despite how painful to imagine Christ giving his life for us, He said this event be a joyous occasion. Offered in sacrifice to keep us with Him long as we live according to His will, depending on Him, living in His love.
Obviously this joy is not so our sins but because they did not take the sacrifice, neither you nor I would be here with the opportunity for salvation right in front of us.
No action could erase our faults before God. He had said to the universe, angels and even to Satan, there are only two ways: either to love or not love God and who do not choose Him, or not knowing chose the paths used by Satan and he would have control over person.

They are glorious this time!, not for His sacrifice, our mistakes have condemned us to a troubled life and an eternity even worse. But the blood of Jesus who chooses pound. So search for this Holy Week and leave you and every area of your life from the clutches of the devil. Be really happy.

Why look among the living dead? Not here but risen. (Luke 24:5)

Ask to find.

"Why ask if you know what I need?", "search if you know what I found?", "why play if you know that I stand strong on the door?"
It's true .... As the omniscient God knows all things, nothing, absolutely nothing is hidden from His eyes. The past, present and future are like a photograph in his hands.
But why should I try so hard: ask, seek, play, fight, persevere, to insist, in order to sacrifice to take possession of my rights in Christ Jesus, promised in the Bible?
In fact, between wanting and performing there is a vast desert to go. Only the brave and determined able to overcome it. Timid, cowardly, fearful they stay in the middle of the road.
How to know who is worthy or not to take possession?
Faith. Faith puts the light side, the sheep, the strong, brave, bold, determined, finally, those who believe and put into practice God's thoughts. And unbelievers, kids, timid and fearful are buried in the desert.
Individual faith is he who judges and decides who is worthy or not to take possession of the Promises. Everyone has faith. The problem is that not everyone has had the courage to obey God's voice. As money is a currency in a commercial transaction, and it was faith in the relationship with God.
There is no way to achieve the benefits of faith if you use the faith.
Without the practice of it, that is, without obedience to the Word of God is impossible to please.
It is impossible to earn His favor.


"God is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer"
2 Samuel 22:2

"I'm not worthy!"

How many times have you said "I am not worthy of God's favor?.
Possibly infinite number of times you felt a person who does not deserve the divine promises. Although it sounds cliché, I know something: you are what you think.
That is, it is you who has that idea, because in truth, the Scriptures reveal that God is totally different from what they imagine. He really wants to bless you.
If God gave blessings on merit, no one would definitely, without exception, because all sinned.
So how do you His promises are a reality in our lives?
Using faith, you are worthy of the promises of God by faith: "Therefore, it is by faith, that is by grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only for the law is But also for those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all. "(Romans 4:16)
Do not think you are not entitled to receive blessings from the Lord, or that failed to have His help in fulfilling their dreams. If you follow their mandates and believes in the sacrifice He made ​​on the cross and is definitely heir of his wealth. Open yourself to the possibility of winning than they ever imagined.



God cares for those who belong. Always remember that!

                                                                 Edir Macedo



Be Active

The word of God says, "you see a man diligent in his work, in front of the Kings will not be ahead of the low condition." (Proverbs 22:29).
A diligent person is one who knows what he really wants, is dedicated to his goal, he is careful (a) and hard working.
Who is diligent grows, flourishes, progresses.
An example in the workplace, who gives his all to do their work, struggles, works hard, keeps its promises and respects the rules.
If you want to see God's promises fulfilled in your life, you must be willing to act with diligence, sacrifice and obey the Word of God.
Must make a commitment to be a good example and so God be with you wherever you go.
Remember that if you do its part, God will do the "impossible. "

Wisdom is knowing what the next step, virtue, in carrying it out.
                                                                   David Starr Jordan



Fe asleep

Nothing makes the devil happy to do as believers fanatizan with the Bible. That is, when no longer interested in practicing what is written, your pleasure is wonderful to hear or read messages and know more and more ...
Thus, it can boast more than others.
The purpose of the disclosures in the Bible is not memorize or cause a feeling of wellbeing, but to prepare people for war against evil. Therefore, if they are not implemented, what is the gain?
Just as our muscles need exercise to stay strong, our faith needs to be exercised to make our dreams come true.
Exercising faith is to obey the Word of God.
Obviously, reading the Bible is an excellent food for our spirit, but if you do not practice what they read, end up falling into hypocrisy. The lessons would have no meaning.
The scribes, for example, incurred in the foregoing. They knew the Law, the Commandments and predictions better than anyone, since they were officially in charge of transcribing the Scriptures.
However, Jesus called them hypocrites, blind guides, serpents and brood of vipers,
He revealed they would be judged by God as to say: "What escapes the damnation of hell" (Matthew 23:1-35).
How many people will be spiritually numbed due to his extensive knowledge of the Bible?
People who are anxious to know, but falters in the practice of God's thoughts.
Do you know why?
Because they hate the idea of ​​sacrifice. Even like to read about the sacrifice it costs them nothing, but in practice I detest.
The devil knows that faith has no power when idle. That is the reason why many are called but few are chosen.


The size of the faith, is measured by the effort of attitude, bone, faith is measured by sacrifice.
Edir Macedo

Searching ...

What are your goals?
No doubt this question has several answers will be those who aspire to solve an economic problem, others may wish to better health or family life. Some say they crave a complete change of life. For each and every one of those goals is necessary to strive, fight and even sacrifice.
The men God used in the past, they had to do the same to achieve their goals. Were subject to the weaknesses of any human being, but they were so well defined his metra, to give up was not an option for them. Also had a very powerful weapon that helped to overcome any adversity faith.
No better example of this than the Breast Jesus. So great was his desire to save humanity, I bear all humiliation and sacrificed his life.
As a result, we not only opened the door to eternal salvation through faith in him, also had a place of honor, sitting at the right hand of God. If you want to succeed, the road is definitely the sacrifice and the use of faith.

It is worth bear all the hardships of the faith. After all, these are what give the servants of God as the winner.
Edir Macedo