The Bible makes it clear that we should not get drunk with alcohol, but instead we should be filled with the Holy Spirit. Alcohol has the potential to alter our natural state of mind. We should think responsibly when it comes to alcohol. Our goal is to be conformed into the image of Christ and we cannot let alcohol get in the way of what Jesus will do inside of us.

The Bible is full of people who experienced seasonal changes in their life, but their faith didn't waver. Despite the fact that Joseph was thrown in prison for 13 years for a crime he didn't commit, God never forgot about him. Job lost everything but God remained faithful. Stephen was stoned to death, but Jesus showed him His glory. Seasons will change in our life, however we must not forget that Jesus is the constant who remains the same forever and ever and there is no greater foundation than Him.

Seasons change in life. As Christians, no matter what comes our way, we are called to be steadfast and trusting in the Lord. Psalm 27 is a great reminder that the Lord is our light and salvation. This Psalm later says wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. As seasons change in your life, allow Jesus to continue to train you, so that no matter the circumstances, you can allow the Holy Spirit to conform you into the image of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said if you want to be a great leader then you must be a great servant first. Are we willing to humble ourselves before the mighty hand of God? We look to Jesus who was the perfect servant leader as He humbled himself to the point of death of the cross. If you humble yourself and serve others with all we have, like Jesus did, then God will exalt you.

Are we loving and trusting in the Creator more than creation? Paul learned to be content in Christ. We too are called to be content in the Lord. We should abide in Him, study the scriptures, and have a Christ like attitude.

Jesus wants us to be persistent in prayer because He listens to us, and The Holy Spirit fine tunes our prayers before they get into the throne room, all the while as we are being shaped into the nature of Christ. Being persistent in prayer is important because that is one way that God trains us, renews our mind and matures us. Prayer is not about getting something from God, but it is about being changed by God so that we have the right ask and so we are refined and united with Him.

2 Corinthians 2 tells us to spread the fragrance of Jesus everywhere we go. 1st John 1 tells us to confess our sins and when we do that God forgives us of our sins and cleanses us of all unrighteousness. Living for Christ means repenting of our sins, embracing Jesus and spreading the fragrance of Christ to others.

In 1 Kings 6 the Lord came to Solomon and promised Solomon that if he observed His laws and kept His commands then the Lord would live among the Israelites and not abandon His people. Solomon knew the law, especially Deuteronomy 17 which instructed kings on how they should serve. By 1 Kings 11 Solomon had violated the law and pursued gold, foreign women and foreign gods. When we are tempted for power, money, lust, and more things that will set us apart from God, we must confess our sins and repent and turn back to Jesus.