The New Covenant promise of mercy should inspire a deep reverence for God. Let me make it clear: if you don't recognize Christ and try to prove your worthiness without His sheltering love and fullness, your pursuit of holiness is nothing but blindness, a projection of fear, and a protest against God's sovereignty, which ultimately leads to defeat. God promises to expose your powerlessness in addressing everything that undermines your sense of self-worth, as this has been the source of torment...
The importance of faith in the New Covenant and the need to consider how we commit and follow God, rather than simply demanding every promise. When we faithfully depend on Him for greater provision in a consistent voice of God, you won't have to plead in your own strength for God to move, its an open invitation. He will be with you every step of the way.
"With every intervention, supernatural moves of God-we step closer to the calling and purpose expressed in that healing- God has put within us to impart in our identity in Christ on a stable, even keel footing."
Fear is telling us we don't have the power to obey, live for God or serve Him. We hide behind fear in our complaints and piety to remain unaffected by Gospel power. Delaying or holding out on these calls in prayer keeps us in reproach
Spiritual idolatry is a serious issue that is related to emotional perception and bonding with false expectations or images. This form of idolatry leads to a limited expression of human connection, often defined by brokenness or fear-shame. Without a healthy spiritual practice, such as fasting, the hardness of heart can lead to despair and oppression. This can result in individuals becoming fixated on instant gratification rather than long-term goals and can contribute to various societal issues