RUSSELL SANDERS

9-9-2025

THE FALL FEASTS PART 2

THE DAYS OF ADMITTING (AWE)

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After the completion of Rosh Ha Shanah (The Feast of Trumpets) we move into the eight days of introspection or of self-evaluation called the “Days of Awe” [which occur on September 22 – October 1 this year]. During this time, we stand in awe (deep reverence) of a holy God with whom no sin can abide.

It is also called the “days of admitting” during which we admit to our failings before God and man. We “admit” to them for the purpose of making things right.

Indeed, the first step in “making things right” is to admit it. Denial accomplishes nothing good. To what do we admit? Obviously, sin must be admitted and repented; ask forgiveness of God and of any person who has knowledge of it or was affected by it.

However, there are matters that are not so obvious, and perhaps offenses or “hurts” you either did not recognize or was unintended. This is why observant Jews call one another during these eight “Days of Admitting” just in case there was some issue with people of which they might have been unaware.

These are the days of personal cleansing for the soul and the spirit. Although we should be attentive to such matters all 365 days of the year, it is still good to have such a time as this for deep self-evaluation. It must be a time to draw closer to God with much prayer. Some fasting would also be beneficial. 

God desires that close intimacy with you. “Chase God” this week; see what happens when you “catch Him.”

HELEN SANDERS

9-9-2025

NO ROOM FOR STINKIN’ THINKIN’

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Proverbs 23:7a says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” 

What we think about we become. If you are only thinking about all the negative things that have happened and are happening to you, I would call that “stinkin thinkin.”

Some have been given a bad report by a doctor and instead of thinking about God’s promises of healing, you are dwelling on that “evil report.” If one continues to think upon the negatives that have not happened, they will eventually overtake you and become your reality.

1 Corinthians 10:3 says, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” This indicates that our battles are not in the flesh, they are in the spirit. You must train yourself to walk in the spirit. Galatians 5:16 says, “This I say then, walk in the Spirit [Holy Spirit guided], and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

Our battle in life is the flesh vs. the spirit. We cannot yield to the flesh because when we do, we lose the battle. We fall into “stinkin thinkin.”

If you are experiencing sickness, depression, lack, rejection, then go to the scriptures and find the verses that show you your offensive weapons.  Speak the verses over yourself until they become your “reality.” 

Do not let stinkin’ thinkin’ control you. Let the Holy Spirit control you and stand on 2 Corinthians 10:5 that says, “Casting down [throwing off] imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God [God’s word and his promises], and bringing into captivity EVERY THOUGHT to the obedience of Christ. [the anointed one and his anointing that destroys yokes and removes burdens.] 

Never let your mind be controlled by your circumstances. Let your mind be controlled by the word of God and God’s promises and your stinkin’ thinkin will stop!