Jesus is Way Beyond Religion

Daily writing prompt
What public figure do you disagree with the most?

I disagree with almost all public figures on the topic of faith and religion. I’ve been molded from within by spiritual experience, by a ravenous appetite to live out what the Bible says, and by an overwhelming love for and desire to follow and obey the risen Jesus Christ. If you ever feel like you need more of Jesus than religion has to offer, read this:

Christ’s sinless inner rivers (1 John 3:5) are our hope and strength. The more we let them flow the stronger we will grow and the more we will know His presence within us and experience His power over sin. (2 Timothy 1:6)

I love to put aside my resistance (1 Thessalonians 5:19) and let pure mountain streams come rushing from deep within me (John 7:37-39) with God’s life-giving inner flow (John 4:14) — cleansing, empowering, and carrying me day after day. I often open my mouth and release refreshing roaring rivers to flow through my lips in languages that I’ve never learned. (Acts 2:4) At other times I listen with my inner ears as the Holy Spirit’s whitewaters speak my mother tongue within me and communicate with wisdom, inspiration, and revelation. (1 Corinthians 2:10)

I love to write what God’s rivers say and post it so that people who read it can run with it. (Habakkuk 2:2) Open your heart and be led (Romans 8:14) by the Spirit of Christ. (Romans 8:9)

God’s inner rivers always hit their target, but we humans always struggle and miss the mark when we slow them down or shut them off. (Colossians 1:27) Make it your aim to abide in Christ (John 15:4) and keep the Spirit’s rivers always freely flowing within you so that Christ’s sinlessness can manifest through you. (Luke 3:4) (Amos 5:14)

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About Steve Simms

I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!
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