Spirit Led - 021

It’s the 3^rd Monday of September and today, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach has prepared a special 2 Empower U episode. He will be talking about the things that you must stop doing in order to be led by God’s spirit. The Pastor has five things you have to stop doing if you want God’s spirit in you. He’s also going to discuss some essential factors that can help you understand in full how it is to live spiritually.

 

“I am a spirit. I possess a soul. I live in a body.”

                                                                                                                                                - Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach

 

Stop Following A Culture That Does Not Follow God

 

 

“Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. If it’s legal, it must be moral; if everybody is doing it, then it must be okay.”

                                                                                                                                                -Exodus 23:2

 

Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach explains why you should “love the people and hate the culture” if you want God’s spirit to reside in you; if you want to be spiritual. Your focus should be on what is right. The Pastor points out several reasons why following God should be your priority.

 

“You can’t follow the culture, just follow God.”

                                                                                                                                                - Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach

 

Stop Following Friends Who Aren’t Led by God

 

Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will discuss why you should listen more to God than to your friends.  He wants you to know that no matter how good a friend is, he or she has an agenda, a reason for establishing a friendship and a connection with you. The Pastor also encourages you not to give in on peer pressure because it can also hinder God from reaching out to you.

 

“Dear children, do not let anyone lead you the wrong way. Christ is righteous. So, to be like Christ, a person must do what is right. Anyone who keeps on sinning is being led by the devil.”

                                                                                                                                                - 1 John 3:7

 

Stop Looking At Other Sources Not Led by God

 

Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach wants you to know that the best source of information is God – His words.  You have to stop looking for and using sources that are not from and by God. The Pastor cites examples of people praying and talking to God and then immediately going to the opposite direction after praying.

 

“Many people want a future but do not want God in their life.”

                                                                                                                                                - Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach

 

The Pastor wants you to keep looking at God; to keep focusing on Him.

 

Stop Allowing Circumstances to Lead You

Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach wants you to stop saying, “I did not get the job; it must be God’s will for me.” You should not allow your circumstances to stop you, to dictate your actions and your life. According to the Pastor, relying on circumstances will not do you any good, particularly if you are in a challenging situation. He will then share with you an enlightening story about Paul and his men sailing the stormy seas.

 

“When you are led by the Spirit, you are able to discern situations. You are able to see things that other folks cannot see.”

                                                                                                                                                - Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach

 

You need to walk closely with God every day.

 

Stop Allowing Your Feelings to Lead You Away From God

 

Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach wants you to realize that feelings are temporary. So, do not allow your feelings to lead you. The Pastor wants you to keep in mind that the only confirmation you should seek for is the one coming from the Holy Spirit. Your focus should be on God, not on your temporary feelings.

 

“You can trust the word of God.”

 

Finally, the Pastor has a challenge for you: start acknowledging God in everything you do.

 

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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  

You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 

 

The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.