Curses and Blessings

I am starting a new series of blog postings based on the theme, "Curses and Blessings". Many of us live our lives unaware of the subtle influences of the world that draw us away from God and from living the life of destiny and victory that He has called us too. I hope that in these short sharings, you might be inspired to re-examine some of the values that you live by and be convicted to let the Holy Spirit renew your mind with Biblical mindsets and attitudes so that we can truly live as Romans 12 teaches us, not to

"...conform and longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Below is an overview of my reflections on Curses and Blessings:

Curses of
1. Religion
2. Technology – reliance, false security
3. Material comfort - indulgences
4. Beauty – poor definition
5. Cheap praise – catchy tune
6. Quick responses ie sms, emails
7. Multi-Media

Blessings of
1. Singlehood
2. Loneliness
3. Suffering
4. Brokenness
5. Persecutions
6. Pain
7. Unanswered prayers
8. Arena of greatest discomfort


CSL