tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21532636807406417842024-03-20T06:01:51.221-04:00The Goodness of God RevealedRomans 2:4
do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-41092443368630097202011-10-23T12:48:00.002-04:002011-10-23T12:50:30.378-04:00A Dream I had...In my dream I was at a conference of some sort and there was a man of high status who was speaking at this conference. This was a man who many knew and admired. He had was gifted in his specialty and everyone who was at this conference was learning about this gift he had. I was not necessarily at the meeting but knew he was there. As I was standing outside one of the conference rooms he was speaking at, I saw this man come out of the room and walk up to me. He had a book in his hand. He looked at me and said...."I am giving you this book. This is my only hard copy I have of this book and will give it to you. I have chose you to give this book to." When I was handed this book, I felt so honored....so overwhelmed by the thought that he would choose me out of all the people who admire him to entrust me with a hard copy of his book. I felt like I had won a million dollars! It felt absolutely amazing! As I looked down and saw the front cover of the book. I read the title of his book and it was Dagger. I didn't understand the meaning. As I flipped through the book I saw pictures of my friend in a hospital bed. I didn't understand why this friend would be in the book. The pictures of this critical time my friend was having. As I held this book in my hand....I heard in my heart. "You know that there is truth in this book. Everything in this book is valuable information. You know most of it already. You know the truth." Shortly after that I awoke from this dream. <br />
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In real life, my friend and spouse were battling something very serious in their life. The Lord had laid it upon my heart to be a prayer partner to them and stand in agreement for healing in this area of their lives. The battle did end but not with the results we we wanted. I questioned the Lord as to how and why this sort of thing happened. A few months later my spouse and I went through our own but different battle. Again....I questioned God as to why this sort of stuff was happening. I was standing in agreement and believing for good results. The results we wanted never surfaced. We were confused. We didn't understand God's plan. Still I don't understand.<br />
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Today I was reminded again of the dream I had. But this time...the dream became clearer. When I was faced with the the crisis my friend had it was like a dagger to my faith. This event my friend faced became like my own battle. I lost faith and trust in God's word. The man was a representation of the Lord telling me that I will go through battles and my friends battle will be like a dagger to my faith. I will not understand but I need to believe his word. His word is truth. I need to know that His word is truth. And what I see or saw what was happening was not his Word. His WORD IS TRUTH. He is good! His words are Good! His will is GOOD! I lost hope in what I had been taught. I had lost hope in the good news of God in the true Gospel of JESUS CHRIST!<br />
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Just like I was warned in this dream...that the event was going to be like a dagger but not to stop believing in the TRUTH!<br />
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HIS NEWS IS GOOD NEWS!!<br />
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As I type this...we are slowly coming out of our own battle. I faced the Wilderness in the face and didn't like what came out of me. I grumbled, complained, and questioned God and His word. <br />
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Please Forgive me Lord for this. I repent! I know your word is TRUTH AND GOOD! I love you Lord and trust in all you do!<br />
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FREE IN CHRISTFree in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-77975270387785620172011-07-06T01:24:00.000-04:002011-07-06T01:24:28.273-04:00An Excerpt from Casey Anthony's letter to her inmate friend<div align="center"><em>To be able to smile every day and to be able to laugh, even after <u>everything</u> that has happened...how can we not be grateful to the endless love that He has given us? Every single day I pray for the end of this journey, for our miracles, but I've realized something, we're on two journeys at the same time - our growth with Christ, and the true end of our old lives. We have been born again, my sister, and man! does that feel good :) </em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So again....my prayer is that her relationship with God is truly genuine. From reading this...it sure sounds that she has gained some foundation being in Jail. Yes...she was aquitted and yes....God is in Control and He judges the actions and hearts. </div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-12403748326737244502011-07-05T15:39:00.001-04:002011-07-05T15:40:08.940-04:00Casey Anthony found NOT GUILTYGod's will be done!!! <br />
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I am mixed with the verdict. I remember reading her inmate letters and writing a whole post on how I felt about her relationship with God. In her letters, she talked about how she was trusting in God and looking at light at the end of the tunnel. So I guess God has delivered her out of this tunnel.<br />
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My greatest prayer is that we will get answers as to how the baby died. Did she really drown? Did George Anthony dump the body? How could this baby be found in the swamp? I am saddened by no answers. Is there any chance of a confession. She might have confessed to the Lord but does she still have to confess others....I believe that as a believer you should also make it right with others....maybe her parents. End of story. So is this the end of this Crazy Case....Casey Anthony. <br />
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I just hope this doesn't turn into a Hollywood movie story....I just hope this family has some sense to them if they are leaning on God.<br />
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My prayer is that this young woman will completely make a turn around and grow with her relationship with God. <br />
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FREE IN CHRISTFree in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-80210238813251862982011-07-04T12:53:00.000-04:002011-07-04T12:53:14.579-04:00Jury deliberations in Casey Anthony trialAnd now the waiting begins...<br />
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I wonder how long it will take. I have such mixed feelings as to this whole case. Unfortunately, I highly believe they will find this young woman, Casey Anthony, as guilty of murder. What I find to be heart wrenching is that she still stands as not-guilty. No...she didn't say that maybe the baby died via accident because she was being a reckless mother but she is still saying she is non-guilty whatsoever. SAD!! <br />
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I hope the conviction of God grips her heart and she finally does confess. I hope she stops the lies and as a child of God confess.Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-81992164043332596692011-06-24T09:36:00.001-04:002011-06-24T09:37:16.661-04:00Is Casey Anthony lying of her Relationship with God?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Casey Anthony is a known liar. Seen as a manipulating young woman who has lied most of her life. These are harsh claims and apparently somewhat true. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In my previous post I clearly stood up and said "She's a Christian!" But then again....how do I truly know this? Could she possibly be lying in those letters to the inmate...Maybe? Could she be lying about her relationship with God.....well.....God only knows. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My prayer for this whole trial and young woman is that the truth will be made known. That if she truly killed her daughter.... I pray the conviction of Holy Spirit would be so strong there will be no way she would or could lie. </span></span><br />
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Well...to my surprise she is a CHRISTIAN. A lover of God and knows the word. How do I know this....read her letters on this website...<a href="http://www.wftv.com/pdf/23069597/detail.html">http://www.wftv.com/pdf/23069597/detail.html</a><br />
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I immediately did a google search to find out if anyone else in cyber space has mentioned that most of her letters talk of God and her relationship with him. These particular letters were written between Casey and another inmate. She speaks of bible studies, calling God as Daddy, quoting scripture and encouraging her fellow inmate friend to stay strong in the Lord and never give up hope. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Always remember that God is your strength, your Father, and your Redeemer. He is <u>alway</u>s<u> </u> with you, and will continue to make you stronger, especially in your moments of weakness. He loves you, and will never forsake you. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">She also writes about Caylee and knowing she is in a better place. She also writes of making sure that her brother and father are both saved. She feels confident her mom is on the right path and she gives God the Glory for this. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">She also writes: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I never imagined myself a warrior before, although I know I'lve always been a fighter. What a feeling and a responsibility, to know that we're part of God's army and that in the end we are victorious! What a feeling of satisfaction. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">She writes of her favorite scripture Matthew 6:22 and how people have commented on a glow she has. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The reason for this post is to share and encourage with all out there who know God to be praying for this young woman and not throwing stones. Yes... Maybe she did murder her child (no excuse!) Maybe it was truly an accident and fear kept her from telling the truth. Maybe the baby did drown in the pool. Maybe Casey has serious mental problems. But this I do know ( maybe she might also be lying) that reading between the lines and reading these letters you will most certainly know she loves God. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">She is still a baby in God's kingdom. Most certainly received her Savior in jail thanks to other inmates and her Chaplain. Also, what brings a somewhat joy and sense of peace in my heart about this young woman is knowing that Caylee will be waiting for her with her arms wide open with the Lord right there if Casey does receive the death penalty. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">My thoughts and opinions for her have changed and I see her in a totally different light. Yes, she needs to pay for the crime if she is guilty but as a Christ follower I forgive her stupid actions. She is no longer the "old" but is a NEW CREATION in Christ. The world cannot comprehend this reality of God's Kingdome but those who are God's Children know that if she is truly saved she will meet her Savior with open arms.<br />
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My prayer is that she will get to know the Lord the more and that the truth will prevail!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">FREE IN CHRIST </div></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-48991784972440316612010-09-17T22:19:00.001-04:002010-09-17T22:22:01.032-04:00I have left...<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have left!! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have gone!! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am soaring and it feels so free.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I feel like now....now....NOW.... I can find the person that God is wanting to build in me. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The person I am suppose to be.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I do feel free. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">There is a smile on my face and a joy in my heart.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I haven't been this excited about my situation in a very long time. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">So here I am walking this peaceful path. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Some might see it as something to be pitied. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">But I don't see it at all like this. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">It is actually a marvelous thing! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I really didn't think this would happen but I knew that the road I was on was difficult. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I know you are all wondering what this may be. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">All I can say is that it revolves around my financial status.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Financially speaking life has been a bit difficult. But who's hasn't right? </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Today I received a phone call of something that might help my situation out a bit. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">How did I respond? I was ANGRY! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Why? </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I really don't know. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I've been in discussion with the Lord and asking Him "Why am I so upset about this so called "blessing" appearing out of the blue. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I really thought that I was free to fly and to soar without anything or anybody interfering. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I feel like now I am back to a place I don't want to be. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The place I was wanting to disconnect from because truly I felt no connection. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">But now...today....here it is making a way back. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Do I want to go back? </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">No....NO!! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I really don't. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have discussed this with the Lord and I am still yet to hear what His plan for this retreat means. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I was ready to go...go...go! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">But now.... now this! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I can't explain exactly how and what I feel.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">It's just....I don't want to go back. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I want to go forward....explore....find my next thing....my next path!</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Can you sense the frustration in my spirit. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">What is it Lord?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> What?</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"> All I can do is lay it at His feet and live day by day.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">That is all I can do. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">I will continue to have my discussion with my Lord and I know He will answer in His own timing. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">But to feel comforted right now, all I have to do is not worry and live it out day by day. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">But....but....but.....my heart is longing for a new life for the next thing. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Could this be a hindrance or a distraction from the greater purpose? </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">Or is it truly God bringing me back. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">We will see....</div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-5527489905982055222010-09-05T11:35:00.001-04:002010-09-05T11:36:56.579-04:00Going Where God is Leading....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/files/2008/06/soaring-bald-eagles_111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/files/2008/06/soaring-bald-eagles_111.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I am sitting at my computer not sure what to write. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I feel something in my spirit....something stirring...almost bringing tears into my eyes...</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I "feel" something in a distant land...</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A land where there is no modern technology like we have in America</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A land where the poor in America are "rich".</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A land where children run barefeet. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A land where it isn't rare to find a five year old walk up to you and ask for a coin.</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A land where life is hard. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Then....I look at my life. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">When I think it's hard.......I AM BLESSED!</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">What is wrong with my life....??</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I don't need to complain about anything, but only be thankful for the abundance of my life. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I don't have much compared to many I know....</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">At times I've had to wait for the Lord to bring food....</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">And He never fails to drop some of the abundance off at my door step. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I pick it up and say....THANK YOU!</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Then I have lived abundantly....where there was no need....</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I found that during those times...I was thankful but yet I was still complaining..</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I didn't consider the little blessings that the Lord was bringing or even the bigger blessings...</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I was quick to look for what I didn't have. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Boy....what selfishness I lived...how disgusting...</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I'm so thankful for what I have gone through to see that life doesn't really matter unless the Grace of God is alive!</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">The Grace of God that is by what I live and breathe. The Grace of God is so precious and so real. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Then I feel the desire to walk a land that I have never known....to live in a land that delights in the little things...</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">To live in a place in my heart where I delight in the little....to have compassion on the poor....the downcast. </span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Deep in my heart there is a cry....a stirring...</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> I can't comprehend this feeling but there's something there....</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I am still waiting to hear the next word to go...walk where God is leading.</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I may have to leave my friends....I may have to leave what I have known....I may have to spread my wings</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I might just have to........go!</span></i></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-62382669040829885882010-08-15T16:18:00.005-04:002010-08-15T16:23:16.844-04:00God Was There...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.travelpod.com/users/jaskate/1.1243802220.beautiful-little-church-on-a-hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images.travelpod.com/users/jaskate/1.1243802220.beautiful-little-church-on-a-hill.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was walking through something.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not really understanding what was going on in the inner most part of my being. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It WAS quiet. I was still.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was trying to find my hope and strength in the God that had spoken to me in times past. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But this time....this time was different. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why? Why was it so different? </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I would ask: Lord are you out there? Do you even know what I am going through? </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I feel like I need an arm around me? </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Could you just deliver me from the midst of despair? Or is this even despair? </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then I would think of those all over the world going through far, far worse than what I was feeling. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I came to a place in my own life where I was questioning even my own understanding and faith.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Questioning the one who had saved me from hell all those years ago. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I would ask: Who are you? </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But even in my time of confusion and solitude....I knew He was there. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sitting right next to me. Speaking things that I yet couldn't understand. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The only picture that I could see was of me outside of a small church on top of a high mountain.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This mountain and this little church is the place I enter (in my thoughts) to speak to the Lord. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But this time I was not allowed to come in </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe I was?? ...but the confusion was great. I then find that it was "me" who didn't want to hear. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But as I sat outside this small church my spirit was still communing with the Father. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My soul was sitting outside on the small stoop. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Waiting....waiting....and waiting some more. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I knew deep, deep inside that there was something the Father was speaking to my spirit.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Something that was not ready to be revealed at that moment.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes my soul was hurting from being separated. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It wasn't that God didn't want me to hear the whispers in my spirit....</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was that He was wanting to do a work in my soul. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To make me see, feel, understand what it feels to be someone who is suffering. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What it feels to be a person who is not pursuing God at the moment. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I saw myself at a waiting place. Waiting to be picked up and be taught once again. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The only words I could hear was "trust me"and know that it will be revealed soon enough. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">And soon enough it was. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">God in His marvelous, glorious, amazing way revealed Himself in my life in little ways. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Daily something or someone would come to give me a treasure from Him. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">They were little gestures of Love in tangible ways. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I knew it was from Him. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The callousness I felt in my heart was taken off. I could see clearly. I could hear Him....</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">but now it was very, very different from what I used to know. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was now something more fresh, new, and lovely. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The time that was bitter.....became sweet once again. It was at this time I knew, He never left me. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">He was allowing this to take place in my heart. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It wasn't Him who caused this pain. But He used it to help me...to teach me about His amazing Love and Grace. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It wasn't anything I did. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was all about His timing and my readiness. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">He was there. </span></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-54112487616713526272010-07-25T13:41:00.004-04:002010-07-25T13:51:16.798-04:00My Faith tested....<div style="text-align: center;">Jesus Messiah</div><div style="text-align: center;">Name above names</div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessed redeemer</div><div style="text-align: center;">Emmanuel....</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Rescue for sinners</div><div style="text-align: center;">THe Ransom from heaven</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jesus Messiah</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lord of All!!</div><br />
I wanted to share some lessons I have learned through a few trials I have walked through. I am not going to reveal the details, but will share in a general sense. <br />
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It is quite amazing when you think you have all the answers, you come to find that you know nothing.... You might think that all you have to do is pray enough....Tithe enough....Give offerings....do all the right things and you'll be ok. Or what if when you look at a friend or loved one going through a trial you are quick to give them all the answers and judge in your heart to say:<br />
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"I know what I would do if that happened to me." <br />
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I noticed I had become a puffed up Christian in my walk and revelations of God. But thank God.....He...the Lord of All....showed me my disgusting heart through a lesson from faith. <br />
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I had been given the privilege to walk through something with some close friends of mine. This trial or challenging time they faced was centered around a terminally ill child. I, whose understanding in healing and faith was freshly revealed and new, was very passionate to lay hands on the sick and see them recover. I felt my faith was there and with a strong leading I heard the Lord say:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Walk this with them....take them by the hand....and pray with them." </div><br />
So as I walked and prayed with them almost daily, I came to know their hearts in a more intimate way. My heart began to ache to see them suffering so much and I wasn't seeing any immediate results in healing. I began to think "Hey....I know I have enough faith for this so why can't I just lay hands and them recover?" , "I know God wants this little one healed." so then assumed "Maybe the parents just don't have enough faith, that must be it?" <br />
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As time went on the sick child was taken off of life support and passed into eternity to be with her Lord and Father. My heart was immediately filled with sorrow/grief and also became angry withinn my heart thinking: "This child's parents had given up!!"<br />
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I said, "I don't understand!!" "What happened!?" <br />
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Again, I thought..."They had given up...they had thrown in the white flag because they didn't have enough faith!! They knew they had grown tired and didn't want to fight anymore....BUT they should have continued to fight and not given up!!"<br />
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In my heart I thought all of this and just moved on....<br />
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A few months later, in my own personal life, I was put through a test. It wasn't the same sort of challenge of losing a child, but a challenge of it's own. A challenge of loss as well. <br />
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This trial challenged my faith in ways I didn't even realize. It challenged what I believed, the very core of my foundation....FAITH. During this time I struggled...I cried out to the Lord....I asked "WHY".....I felt alone.....I felt I could no longer fight. I noticed I was weak....weak....weak....<br />
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This was hard....all in me wanted to give up....I wanted to take this situation off it's own "child support"...and I didn't think this situation could be saved. Lord I surrender....I don't have the faith to walk this out....Others were telling me to do this or that but I knew I had to do this. I felt judged....I felt like no one understood what I was going through....I felt like I was abandoned and forsaken....I felt like even those who I loved dearly were against me and my choices. Job came to mind....<br />
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I then heard the Lord speak to me about my friends....my friends who had a child fighting for it's life....my friends who did everything and anything possible to save their small child....my friends who I knew were tired, weak, their very own foundation was shaken...my friends who made a decision to let their child go....<br />
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He continued to say to me..."You have the grace. You might not feel like you have enough faith but you have the grace.....I have given you the grace and I have given you a measure of faith. This measure isn't revealed until you are in the actual battle. No one knows how they will react or how they will respond. Yes, it is a battle of faith, and trust. BUT....Never think you are higher or better or know more than a brother or sister in Me. You thought you had ALL the faith to fight THEIR battle. But it wasn't your battle to fight. It was their trial....their test....their experience."<br />
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Then He showed me how I had become puffed up in my revelation of faith and healing. How I had become in a sense self righteous and judgemental. Ouch!!!<br />
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He continued to say...."You have no right to look upon a brother or sister in the faith and make a judgemental call of how they should have responded. This was their trial...their challenge...their stuggle. You have no idea what internal struggles they were faced with. You have no idea how they came to Me....cried to Me....how they suffered during this dark hour. This was their battle and no one knows what the battle is like because it is very PERSONAL. Many think they know how they will respond during a fight....what they would do in a certain situation, but little do they know that most have no idea. Thus Grace is the answer....and only by My grace can anyone do anything at all. It is by My grace how they will respond. It is by my grace how strong their faith is during a battle, trial, or struggle.<br />
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In your heart you thought you had faith....enough faith for whatever situation arises. You think you will respond in such and such a way....But faith is a measure....and yes faith is given by grace.....Grace is where faith is birthed....Faith is PERSONAL....it is known only through revelation.....it becomes stronger by Grace alone....The grace I give. This faith or even grace is not known UNTIL you have come to a place that it is needed. Then come to realize that ONLY by Grace do you even have enough faith to walk out this trial. This is why many have different results in life.<br />
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You can't judge or say that a brother or sister doesn't have a relationship with Me. You can't say that any brother or sister is weaker. You can't say any of it because each relationship is PERSONAL and each one walks at a different pace and is at a different place on this road. There is none better or worse.....I AM NOT A RESPECTOR of people, but I am a Good God...I am a lover of souls....My heart does ache when I see my children struggle....My heart does ache to see those lose loved ones. There is so much my children don't know or even twist a bit in ignorance. Some things you will never know. Continue to seek, pursue love, and love everyone. Remembering that you are nothing without me. Yet, you are something with me. But with this "SOMETHING" always remembering you are no greater than anyone else. I love everyone! And for this WORLD....I died!!"<br />
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These are some of the words the Lord spoke to my heart to teach me about faith and a relationship with Him. I have been brought to my knees and my eyes have been open to being more compassionate and understanding when those walk through trials. Judgement in my heart has fled. I was brought to my knees in humility when I realized that I am nothing! When I thought that I had all the answers....I was brought to nought to say truly "You are God and I am no one". And if I am even able to overcome...It is ONLY by YOUR Grace....YOUR love and YOUR Mercy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">FREE IN CHRIST</div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-58207466855255115612010-07-21T00:15:00.003-04:002010-07-21T00:19:38.293-04:00Only By the Grace of God Am I something<a href="http://www.christcenteredmall.com/stores/art/ward/zooms/the_grace_of_god_zoom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.christcenteredmall.com/stores/art/ward/zooms/the_grace_of_god_zoom.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="265" /></a><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever find yourself wondering why some things come easier to some and not to others?</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever find yourself looking at someone in church and wondering:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Why are they falling asleep while the pastor is preaching"</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Why are they not as excited about this revelation than I am"</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"These people are not praying enough"</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Or</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"They are slipping down"</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Did you think maybe they are in a different season of life?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">or</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">At a different point on this road of Salvation?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have asked these same questions before...</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I walk with the Lord and He leads me</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I find that I am nothing</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">without His amazing Grace</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am nothing without His peace</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">and</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am nothing without His love</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am brought to my knees when I realize that I am nothing....</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But then EVERYTHING with Him...</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those brothers and sisters in Christ</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">who might be walking at a different pace</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">or</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">facing different challenges,</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">are all on the very same road....</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The road of Grace</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some days I feel like every revelation in God's word is illuminated</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">and then</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are many days when I don't even get what I just read</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why is this....?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Only by His grace.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is nothing on earth that we gain or can do on our own</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Because just as Jesus said...</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">John 15:15</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">“I am the vine, you </span><i style="color: #cc0000; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">are</i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> the branches.<br />
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</div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-55178653036007631182010-07-04T11:52:00.003-04:002010-07-04T12:23:06.564-04:00On a search...<div align="center">There are times walking with God can be predictable </div><div align="center">when things in life are going well</div><div align="center">there are no serious cares</div><div align="center">or serious decisions to make</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Work is good</div><div align="center">Home life is great</div><div align="center">church activity can't be better</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">But....</div><div align="center">What happens when it all seems to be unpredictable</div><div align="center">You've done everything you know how to do</div><div align="center">the natural and supernatural </div><div align="center">but still.....a dead end</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">There are days when you don't even feel like moving </div><div align="center">you feel numb inside</div><div align="center">Like a grace has lifted....</div><div align="center">Could God be doing something deep in your heart</div><div align="center">to show you His next move?</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You also feel a drawing away from your normal life routine</div><div align="center">Even at church....</div><div align="center">things just don't seem the same</div><div align="center">You do feel like something deep is taking place</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">If you share with others </div><div align="center">some might say</div><div align="center">"get in the Word"</div><div align="center">"pray more"</div><div align="center">"is there sin in your life?"</div><div align="center">"Don't be deceived" </div><div align="center">"nope...it doesn't sound like it's God"</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You know you've been seeking Him and asking Him to reveal </div><div align="center">so what is going on? </div><div align="center">There isn't any "great" sin you've found</div><div align="center">(everyone sins daily)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This pulling away is so heavy</div><div align="center">so great</div><div align="center">But you know your are not being pulled from the Father</div><div align="center">because He is here...</div><div align="center">He is there....</div><div align="center">He is in you....</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So what is it?</div><div align="center">Moses ran away from the "world" he know</div><div align="center">Yes he did run in sin</div><div align="center">but in the midst of this running...</div><div align="center">He encountered the LIVING GOD!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So wherever you go...</div><div align="center">even if you don't completely understand what you are feeling deep inside</div><div align="center">God knows...</div><div align="center">He knows exactly what you are going through</div><div align="center">He knows exactly what you are feeling</div><div align="center">He knows exactly where you are going</div><div align="center">Or where He is taking you</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Lean not on your own understanding</div><div align="center">But on His alone.</div><div align="center">Continue to seek to know where He is leading </div><div align="center">and rest in this...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Shalom!</div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-29400606795864156752010-06-20T16:30:00.012-04:002010-06-20T17:31:10.131-04:00Stripped of Religion<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs21/f/2007/306/b/2/The_Prideful_Hypocrite_by_xPandaPopx.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br />Matthew 23:25-28</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NKJV-23940"><br /></sup><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!<br />For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish,<br />but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence.<br />Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also.<br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!<br />For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.<br />Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. </span><br /><br />I recently had a debate with a very religious, "holier than thou" individual. This individual was very irate by the fact I would enjoy a glass of wine with a few friends, saying it was ungodly and very sinful to live such a lifestyle. This person proceeded to inform me that the bible was very "clear" about wine and drinking.<br /><br />There are many doctrines regarding drinking wine, if it's lawful or unlawful or if Jesus even drank wine. As our "debate" continued, I reminded this "theologian" that Jesus turned water into wine and the guest at the party were so amazed by how wonderful this wine tasted saying He had saved the best for the latter part of the celebration. The individual I was debating rose with a bitter heart and clearly said "It so obvious YOU don't even understand the bible and it wasn't wine but grape juice!!"<br /><br />Now come on...how ridiculous can you be to believe this nonsense. The middle eastern culture is quite aware of what "good wine" is. They have been drinking it for many many years...<br /><br />The problem I had with this individual was how proud they came with their words, and their rules, laws, doctrines saying I had "no clue" about the bible and what sort of Christian was I. This is an example of being filled with "religious" doctrine. A doctrine which makes them miserable.<br /><br />I clearly saw something I never want to become...a hateful religious person. I never want to constantly be looking at the outward appearance to prove to myself I am "living righteous".<br /><br />These religious spirits are out there doing damage to the Kingdom of God. They aren't bringing people to freedom in a relationship with the Lord but to a bondage they never intended to sign up for or will never desire to sign up for.<br /><br />So how can we in this world become people of truth and not judgment. Lets leave the judgments to the Father Himself.<br /><br />On a side note:... I don't condone a drunkard lifestyle. I believe drinking a glass of wine on occasion or with communion is perfectly fine. Or maybe you like a glass of wine daily with dinner.....that's between you and the Lord. I am a believer that the Lord is big enough to speak to our own hearts regarding sin. We don't need those religious folk breathing down our wine glasses telling us that it is sin. Let the Lord alone convict! The more we seek, knock, find, and desire the Word then we will know right from wrong.<br /></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-88196938512482027192010-06-12T15:13:00.007-04:002010-06-12T15:41:58.460-04:00Love sets free...the Law kills<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wjcollier3.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/judge-gavel.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 510px; height: 301px;" src="http://wjcollier3.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/judge-gavel.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rlv.zcache.com/do_not_judge_tshirt-p235651336935872455q6vb_400.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: lucida grande;">Before becoming a Christian I was BAD. I partied, cussed, slept around, did my share of drugs, what didn't I do? I didn't know right from wrong. I thought my wrong was ok and I didn't need anyone to tell me what to do! Especially the BIBLE.<br /><br />But once the Lord got a hold of my spirit and changed me forever, I made a huge transformation. I was now a born again religious person. A person who did good in front of others and tried my best to follow the laws of the Lord. If I saw people around me not living right, my heart would become haughty and puffed up with "self righteousness" and say to myself "Boy, oh boy, they need the Lord". I would think my hardest on how to approach them and "bring the gospel" and when I failed or they didn't drop to their knees in repentance, I quickly thought "poor sinners, they just don't know what they are missing".<br /><br />I would do the same with brothers and sisters in Christ: I would look "down" on them thinking they must have a very shallow relationship with the Lord because they were still saying a few cuss words or drinking wine, beer, or what have you. Didn't they understand that this is sin? Don't they read the bible?<br /><br />Lately, the Lord Himself has been showing my disgusting heart of judgement. I am proud. I am not humble and I am just the same as those "sinners". I have no right to look down on anyone. I am not in their hearts or minds and I am not the Lord. But...but...but....<br /><br />Yes, many buts. I need to keep my mouth closed about others around me. We, as Christians first need to walk in love and forgiveness and when we walk in this, the Lord will convict those around beginning in our own hearts. Our own judgmental words can push someone away from the Lord rather than bring them closer....this isn't what God desires.<br /><br />Love sets free, but the Law kills.</div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-42069986545508567392010-06-08T20:32:00.005-04:002010-06-09T13:21:38.090-04:00Stress and Anger....stop and reflect<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2213357119_6228768d06.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 345px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2213357119_6228768d06.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.deeppencil.com/images/dog-mirror1.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div align="center"><em>Why be so stressed?</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Why be so angry?</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Live your life</em> <em>like you have never lived before</em><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>The Lord has given you </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>dreams</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>visions</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>desires...</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Take the time</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>to enjoy this</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>life you </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>have</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>delight </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>in the little</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>things</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>that pass</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>you by...</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Look in the mirror</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>and observe</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>the face</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>that reflects</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>a beauty</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>so amazing</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>you can't contain</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>you say</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>'WHAT BEAUTY'</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>but stop</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>and really</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>look</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>at this face</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>staring</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>back at you</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>what is there </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>to be excited about</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>this face</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>is the face the Father </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>loves so....</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>A face that </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>HE </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>created....</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Look at your hands</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>your dog</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>your flowers</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>your child</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>your spouse</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>look at them.....</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>What do you see?</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Do you see something</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>amazing</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>incredible</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>beauty</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>LIFE...</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>enjoy every </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>moment </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>and be thankful </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>for this life you have been given </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>TODAY!!</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-87939463004603522542010-05-30T15:17:00.015-04:002010-05-30T16:18:33.206-04:00For the Oppressed, Depressed, Hopeless<div align="center"><a href="http://d2eosjbgw49cu5.cloudfront.net/soxfirst.com/imgname--do_we_get_depressed---50226711--great_depression_photograph.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 450px; display: block; height: 584px;" alt="" src="http://d2eosjbgw49cu5.cloudfront.net/soxfirst.com/imgname--do_we_get_depressed---50226711--great_depression_photograph.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em> "Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD. </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>"I will protect them from those who malign them."</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><strong>Psalm 12:5</strong> </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><br /></em></span></div><em></em><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">In the secret place<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">He waits</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">for those who hunger and thirst<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">He waits</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">for those</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">who are needy </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">downcast...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Who are oppressed</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Come to Him you who are</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">weary</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">poor</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">depressed</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">lost</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">empty</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">hopeless<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Come and be filled by the</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Most High<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Come sit at His</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">banqueting table</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">and delight in His</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">presence<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">He will wash you white as snow<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">When He sees you</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">His face shines</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Because</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">HE sees</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">HIS beloved SON</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">in you</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">He loves</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">comforts</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">mends</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">gives</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">embraces</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">kisses</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">delights in you who comes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">to Him<br />even with your flaws<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Even if you have been</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">a "christian"</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">all your days</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">He will repair you</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">WE are perfected in His image</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">in</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">His image alone<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Don't run away</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">from the one</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">who mends</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">and quiets your soul</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Who will</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">never</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">REJECT</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">you his child</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">He says:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Why are you so d0wncast oh my soul...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">my child?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Let me repair and heal</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">your wounds<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Can</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">money</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">husband</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">wife</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">children</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">riches</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">fame</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">family</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">homes</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">friends</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">things</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">or even church</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">MEND</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">HEAL</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">REPAIR?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I will never push you away</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">reject you </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">hurt you </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">destroy you</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I am your </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">ALPHA </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">and </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">OMEGA<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">your beginning<br />and<br />your end</span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Delight in ME!</span></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-55713181067560167152010-05-19T17:44:00.007-04:002010-05-19T19:16:02.338-04:00Love of Money<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://joncolier.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/love_money.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 295px;" src="http://joncolier.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/love_money.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Let me begin by sharing that I am not one to<br />bash,<br />JUDGE,<br />or<br />Condemn<br />any prosperity teacher who is out there spreading the Gospel.<br /><br />Those who desire to judge a man/woman who is preaching the Gospel and say he/she is<br />a false teacher or someone to mislead people,<br />best be careful that you are not judged<br />by the Judge Himself!<br /><br />Many are CALLED<br />to minister the Gospel in different ways,<br />especially in this generation of advanced technology<br />and the growing need for the<br />GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST<br />to be spread over the EARTH.<br /><br />So YES AND AMEN<br />To those ministers who are able to<br />spend money on airplanes or<br />use others tools to spread the<br />AMAZING GOSPEL<br />of<br />TRUTH!!<br /><br />I am with them!<br /><br />In saying all of this<br />I warn my brothers and sisters<br />of<br />COVETOUSNESS<br />and<br />the LOVE of MONEY<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1 Timothy 6:10</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br />For the <span style="font-weight: bold;">love of money</span> is the root of all evil: which while <span style="font-weight: bold;">some coveted after</span>, they have<span style="font-weight: bold;"> erred from the faith</span>, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.<br /><br /></span><br />In searching out scriptures and meditating on prosperity,<br />I find more and more Christians<br />being<br />LED BY MONEY<br />or<br />HIGH PAYING JOBS.<br />Some of these Christians<br />are the same ones who like to judge prosperity teachers.<br />Quite sad but true.<br /><br />I ask the question...<br />Is this coveting?<br />Is this the LOVE of money?<br />Are they following this job or profession because of the LOVE of money?<br />Am I desiring money more than the will of God in my own life?<br /><br />Thus I find more and more good Christians<br />walking by sight and not by faith.<br />They say they are wanting to do the will of the Father,<br />but then I notice them seeking after<br />the job or the "nice living"<br /><br />They might think they are doing the Father's will<br />but many are being led astray by the<br />love of money.<br /><br />The will of God is to PROSPER His people.<br />He wants to prosper those who will walk by faith and not by sight.<br />His main purpose is for His Gospel to be spread to all nations of the world<br />Thus He delights to give good gifts to His children....<br /><br />But what if those children are led by the desire for high paying jobs and the money rather than take a step of faith and watch the faithfulness of God truly bless their socks off?<br /><br />Many might miss the awesome glory and prosperity the Lord will bring them.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">No......<br />I am not talking about those who have the Word of the Lord to become<br />a doctor, lawyer, Athlete, Singer/actor, Business Owner, etc ....<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Let me give an example<br />What if God called a high paid Christian Lawyer to move to a town which was known for<br />lower income?<br />What would his response be.....<br />"No way, this can't be God! God is ONLY about increase"<br />or.....<br />Would he say "Yes, Lord lead me!!"<br /><br />If he chose the latter and allowed the Lord to lead him in all paths, he would be walking by Faith and not doubting.<br />He would be <span style="font-weight: bold;">willing and obedient </span>and trust God in every area of this move.<br />He would believe and be excited that God has an awesome plan for the small town, knowing the LORD must have amazing things in store for him. But why else would God want him to move there? God is always about the best, when it involves increasing His kingdom. It is always good to expect the best, even when it "looks" dead and bleak.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Isaiah 1:19</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"> If you are<span style="font-weight: bold;"> willing and obedient, </span></span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"> You shall eat the good of the land; </span><br /><br />Yes, it would be a trust like never before,<br />But this lawyer knows<br />his source is<br />the LORD God<br />not his degree or knowledge.<br /><br />What if this same Lawyer decided not to believe and trust God?<br />Listing his excuses as:<br />Lower pay<br />He'll have to sell his prosperous law firm, and leave behind the town and church he loves<br />With the thought in mind of....<br />"How could God have me do this?"<br /><br />Sounds like the Rich, young ruler, right?<br />The rich, young ruler LOVED his things and money more than following the<br />WILL of GOD.<br /><br />You see if this lawyer follows the money rather than the Lord, he would have never known how much more prosperous God would have made him.<br />He would have never known the ministry opportunities<br />or the doors the Lord was going to open<br />just for this lawyer.<br /><br />God is Faithful to ALL His Children<br />and especially to His word<br />and if God says....<br />"YOU WILL EAT THE GOOD OF THE LAND..."<br />then<br />LET IT BE SO!!<br /><br />Always to be LED by the Lord and His Spirit<br />not by the love of money!<br /><br />Because just as 1 Timothy says:<br />"some have erred from the FAITH and pierced themselves with many sorrows"<br /><br />The will of God and His leading WILL always lead to the<br />PROMISED LAND<br />even if during that travel time the land looks<br />BARREN!!<br /><br />Only trust<br />and<br />WALK BY FAITH<br />NOT<br />BY SIGHT</span><br /></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-76505300150582586652010-05-09T11:19:00.003-04:002010-05-09T12:18:11.096-04:00Don't Worship and Follow an Image<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brandingblog.com/AmericanDreamMansion.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 266px;" src="http://www.brandingblog.com/AmericanDreamMansion.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Do you Worship the Almighty God<br />or do we worship a lifestyle?<br /><br />Sometimes we can get stuck in the rut of life<br />living out our daily routines<br />but for what??<br /><br />We are<br />waking up<br />driving to work<br />working long hours<br />coming home<br />clicking on the television<br />prepare for the next day<br />and then waiting for Friday to come around<br />then maybe cleaning up and doing some chores on Saturdays<br />Sunday comes around pay our dues to our congregation<br />listen to a heart warming message of God's love<br />Sunday brunch<br />do some more relaxing<br />and prepare for the next work week<br />to do it<br />ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!<br /><br />This my friends is the<br />IMAGE<br />of the<br />AMERICAN LIFESTYLE<br />and has leaked into the<br />AMERICAN CHURCH<br /><br />So my question lies....<br />are we as the people of God living a life<br />to worship this image of routine and the American Culture or<br />to serve the LORD?<br /><br />Yeah, I know we have to live and work<br /> but where is our heart?<br /><br />I am not against having the<br />nice house<br />nice cars<br />nice clothes<br />or nice education for our children<br />I believe the Father likes to give<br />good gifts.<br />These gifts are not for us to seek<br /> or pursue<br />or to serve day in and day out<br /><br /><br />I personally am growing nauseated with the culture and image<br />this society and American Church is offering.<br /><br />And for all you<br />prosperity teacher haters.....<br />I am not talking about the prosperity message<br />Those in little baptist churches with meager tithes<br />also can fall into the same rut of living a life for NOTHING<br /><br />Small church and big church alike<br />are falling into the same old rut of following and seeking<br />the image<br /><br />Actually those who are the prosperity teachers are helping those caught in a rat hole<br />to dream bigger and see beyond their hopeless lives<br />this is a good thing<br />....it's just that some of the "poor" they are speaking to<br />are desiring the prosperity of God more than<br />the LORD Himself.<br /><br />Where is the Body of Christ<br />Is life more than just a routine....<br /><br />This my friends YOU WILL find if you surrender your image, your desires, and even your culture.<br />lay it down and take a risk and do what God is leading you to do!!!<br /><br />Is it selling everything you have and moving overseas?<br />Is it quitting your corporate job you've had for years and doing the things the Father has placed deep in your hearts.<br /><br />DON'T WAIT<br />for when things look right<br />DON'T WAIT<br />when your kids are grown<br />DON'T WAIT<br />when you retire<br />DON'T WAIT<br />when you have more money<br /><br />When God is calling He WILL make a way!<br /><br />Just as the LORD told Elijah to go to the Brook Cherith<br />and commanded the ravens to feed Elijah in that place<br />Elijah had to pick up and go to that very place<br />to receive the providence of the LORD<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1 Kings 17:3-5</span> <sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NKJV-9321">3</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. </span><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NKJV-9322">4</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> And it will be </span><i style="font-style: italic;">that</i><span style="font-style: italic;"> you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens <span style="font-weight: bold;">to feed you there</span>.” </span> <sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NKJV-9323">5</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> So he went and did according to the word of the LORD, for he went and stayed by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan.</span><br /><br />So in the NAME OF JESUS<br /><br />I Pray the Lord will fill you with His passion and His ways<br />follow His leading<br />follow His call<br />and to take your wings and fly.<br />The Lord is your hope and salvation and will show you and take you to<br />the sweet waters and feed you with the bread of heaven<br />but also He will be there to provide you with everything you need<br />because you LOVE HIM<br />and desire to serve HIM<br />and not the image of this world.<br /><br />Bless you all!!<br /><br /></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-12919682643902643492010-05-05T15:51:00.006-04:002010-05-05T17:20:20.729-04:00Walk By Faith!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/photogalleries/week-in-news-pictures-131/images/primary/090521-02-cathedral-walk-of-faith_big.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 461px; height: 330px;" src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/photogalleries/week-in-news-pictures-131/images/primary/090521-02-cathedral-walk-of-faith_big.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >For we walk by faith, not by sight.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sometimes a Faith walk can be so very trying.<br />Standing in Faith is even harder.<br /><br />Paul the Apostle said in<br />1 Corinthians 6:13<br />Watch,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> stand fast in the faith</span>, be brave, be strong.<br /><br />When the storms come<br />and they will come to all men...<br />whether rich, poor, good or evil<br />the storms of life come.<br /><br />Depending on the storm<br />where is your faith?<br /><br />Is it a light sun shower?<br />Is it a nice thunderstorm that lasts about 20 minutes?<br />Is it a flash flood, blizzard,<br />hurricane or Severe storm with tornadoes.<br /><br />The storm comes<br />BUT will you be able to stand?<br /><br />Unless you have truly experienced a severe storm in your life<br />you don't truly know what it feels like.<br /><br />Every ounce of you is wondering<br />WHERE IS MY SAVIOR?<br />or<br />LORD, I DON'T UNDERSTAND IT?<br /><br />but I know you are<br />FAITHFUL!!<br /><br />When I see some Christians living a life without serious stresses<br />I often wonder....are they walking by faith.<br /><br />What is walking by faith?<br /><br />I find some Christians can say they are<br />"walking by faith"<br />but are they?<br /><br />Is it that maybe some save themselves before the Lord saves them personally?<br />Or does it depend on when and how the storm hits?<br /><br />I have found myself in this dilemma:<br />Boy, do I want to save my self<br />Boy, do I want to call it quits<br />Boy do I want a detour<br />Boy, this road is quite bumpy and filled with pot holes<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder:<br />Will I EVER get to the highway where the road is paved smoother and I can drive at a quicker speed.<br /><br />The children of Israel complained and their hearts were filled with unbelief<br />The Lord had promised them the good of the Land....<br />But because of unbelief they went astray and quit<br /><br />We can read, think and say....<br /><br />hmmmm... those Israelites....why didn't they JUST believe God and stay on course.<br />What is wrong with them (rolling eyes in judgment)....<br /><br />Be careful what comes forth from your mouth<br />because until we are in the midst of the<br />TRIAL or TEST...<br />we won't know how we would respond to the test<br /><br />It might be an easy quiz<br />or<br />a more in depth and lengthy test like an<br />SAT<br />either way....God lets us use the book<br />are we prepared?<br /><br />SO then <span style="font-weight: bold;">PRAY</span>:<br />That you will be able to stand and believe God for His Word<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PRAY</span></span><br />that if a storm you never experienced comes to hit your town(life), you will know how to deal with it and trust God for His word<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >PRAY</span><br />that you don't look at another brother or sister in judgment thinking you are stronger than they<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >PRAY</span><br />that you will be able to stand the wiles of the enemy<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ephesians 6:11</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to </span><b style="font-style: italic;">stand</b><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><b style="font-style: italic;">against</b><span style="font-style: italic;"> the </span><b style="font-style: italic;">wiles</b><span style="font-style: italic;"> of the devil.<br /><br /></span>SO<br />If we drop out of the race<br />throw in the towel<br />call it quits<br />surrender to the enemy's wiles<br />or even save our selves by worldly solutions<br /><br />Understand this:<br />God never failed you<br />It wasn't HIS will for you to quit fighting and praying<br />It wasn't His plan for your failure<br />It was your own CHOICE,<br />to throw in the towel or raise the white flag<br /><br />Yes, He loves you and forgives you and always gives you another chance<br />But all in all<br />He is<br />ALWAYS<br />FAITHFUL<br />and wants you to wait<br />for His promises!!<br /><br />And He WILL deliver...<br /><br />HE ALWAYS DOES!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br />the<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LORD</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">is ALWAYS</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FAITHFUL!!</span></span><br /></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-30567020091301153952010-04-25T17:30:00.003-04:002010-04-25T17:57:02.887-04:00Standing Fast for He is faithful!<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2589760923_d2eb41953c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 336px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2589760923_d2eb41953c.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">There is a word the Lord gives</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">a personal word</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">that is only that........</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">personal!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">No one may understand why He is asking me to do this</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This road is lonley</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">it seems like it is so lonely....</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Is there anyone there to encourage me</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">to stand fast and stay on this road....</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">It seems like many say</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Use Wisdom"</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Are you sure you heard right"</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"If it's the word of the Lord why are you not seeing the fruit?"</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So many temptations to reason with the Lord as to why I want to hold up the white flag of </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">SURRENDER</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">But this road is so lonely and it sure looks like YOU Lord are not with me!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">But I know YOU are because I know You are faithful!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I might not understand why the fruit isn't there yet but I know </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">HE IS FAITHFUL!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">One thing Lord I have noticed on this journey</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">There are not many who truly trust You and your words</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">It seems like they want to "help you" out a bit.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Probably because of fears...... </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Those fears of destruction or no deliverance.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Those fears are there, but then in the quiet of my room</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I hear your voice</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Your voice saying:</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I AM</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">FAITHFUL</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I AM </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">TRUTH</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">TRUST ME</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A smile comes upon my face knowing I can truly trust in you Lord. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">It doesn't matter if my best friend thinks I am crazy</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I know I heard you Lord..... I heard the WORD OF THE LORD</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">deep in my heart </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">deep in the quiet of my room</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Your word is truth and you will show your self faithful</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I know you are for me and not against me and know you are my </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">SOURCE</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">my source for everything in this life!!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And I will remain on this road</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">even if it feels lonely</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">YOU ARE WITH ME!!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-50218952485841453472010-03-23T17:24:00.007-04:002010-04-11T17:16:38.595-04:00Do Not Fear....ONLY BELIEVE<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Do you really trust in God?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">What makes you doubt sometimes?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Is it the uncertainty of the battle at hand?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Is it that you just might not trust God to come through for you?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So then are you saying He isn't faithful?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">But wait the bible speaks of His faithfulness and Love!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">IT ALL OVER THE WORD OF GOD!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Jesus came proving God's love and faithfulness so why do you act in </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">FEAR</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">What ARE you afraid of? I think you are more afraid that He might not come to deliver your circumstance, then your are sure He will. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So why are many Christians afraid of the "worst case scenrios" in their battles? </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Be it losing a home</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">or </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">even</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">losing their lives. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I truly think that fears hold people back from truly trusting and receiving the Lord's best and His </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">MIRACLES</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Some Christians may shrink back and because of fears, are blinded by the reality of their situation and then are not truly </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">TRUSTING THE LORD</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">FEARS</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">make </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">BLIND</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">People can become so paralyzed by their fear that they believe the worst case will happen. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">POSSIBLY LOSING EVERYTHING!!!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So then what is the fruit of their lives then......</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">They do LOSE</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">then what do they say.....?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"God's in control.....It was His plan for such and such thing to happen"</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">But then was it really His plan for this destruction or loss to happen in their life?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Of course it is easier to say that God is in Control....so we won't take any responsibility for our actions or lack of. I wouldn't want my child to say "My parent is in control" when they failed the test after not studying. Isn't God our Father? Why would we see God as different. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So then are you saying .....He wasn't faithful? He never told us to trust Him and study for the test?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I thought the word says</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">HE IS FAITHFUL?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">so can you please help me see what it is then....</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">You see how the enemy can bring so much doubt in Christians lives through fear</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">and when there is fear..... there is no faith. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Which leads me to say that in many occasions in the bible </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">when people approached Jesus with fear or He sensed fear in their hearts he said </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">DO NOT FEAR!!!!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Luke 8:49-50</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><sup style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 0.65em; VERTICAL-ALIGN: text-top; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" id="en-KJV-25295" class="versenum">49</sup>While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><sup style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 0.65em; VERTICAL-ALIGN: text-top; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" id="en-KJV-25296" class="versenum">50</sup>But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, <b>Fear not</b>: believe only, and she shall be made whole.</span></p></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">In this case Jairus's daughter had just died and I'm sure fear now came upon his heart that he wasn't quick enough to get Jesus to her. Before Jairus could even speak a word of fear Jesus stopped him with</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"FEAR NOT". </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Why would Jesus speak these words first? </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Fear must do something to our faith, trust, and seeing the works of God manifested. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I believe that when we fear, we are then in doubt of God's faithfulness and Love.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Even good Christians pray AFRAID. Why?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Maybe because they really don't trust and know who they serve. They might know about Him, but not KNOW HIM.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">SO</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Don't fear....ONLY BELIEVE....and KNOW who you LOVE and SERVE!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-25925110141106890292010-03-14T17:31:00.008-04:002010-03-15T10:19:48.377-04:00Do Not Be Deceived<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3h4S5WgIn8szX68N5ZyC7-IJtgrlMEQysfBT6ujfqY9yplWGoRzhTT4OkrTuOvyHW0V7mTMwtVdcPKC5Pd30C9U_jcY6w_5FXG30TJS1yNniSZQPchhejlPTwUaRpi8EYuZtafG2fGE/s1600-h/Divine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3h4S5WgIn8szX68N5ZyC7-IJtgrlMEQysfBT6ujfqY9yplWGoRzhTT4OkrTuOvyHW0V7mTMwtVdcPKC5Pd30C9U_jcY6w_5FXG30TJS1yNniSZQPchhejlPTwUaRpi8EYuZtafG2fGE/s400/Divine.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448619326163831330" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Deception in the Church</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Is making the body of Christ </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">weak!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What is this deception that has become as a cancer in the body of Christ?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Blame Game!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">But who are the Christians blaming.....I find more and more it isn't the devil anymore.....it is the Lord himself. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">How could this be?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">How could we even possibly blame God for what is going on in our lives?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Yeah, many are!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Saying:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">God is in Control of everything! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was God's will to afflict a baby with a horrible disease and die at an early age.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was God's will for a spouse to die of cancer.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was God's will for a teenager to be murdered, raped, or killed in a tragic car accident.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was God's will for some to lose everything in the earthquake in Haiti. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Oh no, but that was God's judgement!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Let me inform all my faithful readers.......God's judgement is coming but understand we are in a period of peace. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Remember what the Angels declared in Luke 2:14</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div class="result-text-style-normal" style=" ;font-family:'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Glory to God in the highest, and </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">on</span></span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">earth peace</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">good will </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">toward men</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span></i></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Judgement is coming on THE DAY of judgment. </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Lord is so merciful and long suffering....He is waiting for all men to come to know Him. He desires that none should perish. </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 Peter 3:9</span></span></p><p></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">longsuffering toward us</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">,</span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">not willing</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> that </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">any should perish</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> but that all should come to repentance.</span></i></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Some underestimate the Love of God!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I often wonder why so many struggle with their walk with the Lord.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I believe it is because </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">they don't know Him or trust Him. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Why is this so?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The deception!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The deception that we can never know Him completely.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">People saying:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"God works in mysterious ways."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">or</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">"Our ways are not His." </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Yeah, it was said in the Old testament....</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">But remember we are Holy Spirit filled believers that know all things because Jesus said in </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">John 14:26</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">he shall </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">teach</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> you </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">all things</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">,</span> and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.</span></span></i></span></div><div class="result-text-style-normal"><p></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Many Christians are not willing to devote their whole lives to finding the truths that Jesus gave us 2000 years ago. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">For example:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Why don't we receive our healing?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Because we don't receive it like we did our salvation. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We think that healing is something He wills to give if it be His will. But who's to know what His will is right?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We have the Holy Spirit! </span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">And if we understand redemption, we can understand what belongs to us as believers of Christ and citizens of Heaven. Once we are born again here on earth </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">we are then no longer citizens of this world but heaven. </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">So everything that is in heaven is ours. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Remember the Lord's prayer?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">His Kingdom come, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">His will be done</span></b></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">On </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">EARTH</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> as it is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">in HEAVEN!</span></b></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jesus has said in</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Matthew 4:17</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">he </span></span></i></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">kingdom</span></span></i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> of heaven </span></span></i></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">is</span></span></i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> at </span></span></i></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">hand</span></span></i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">.</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This means it is at hand....</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.IT IS HERE!</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Today and forevermore!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Deception has leaked in to so many houses of worship that it is truly upsetting. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Christians don't even realize what belongs to them anymore</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">They are begging God to heal</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">to redeem their situation</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">to give them peace,</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">When Jesus already gave it to them! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This has become my foundation to my life and I have seen many lives transformed by understanding the </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">POWER OF HIS BLOOD</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Religion has been taken over by Satan himself and He is laughing as many Christians</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">are being destroyed in this life, not ever experiencing the purpose God had in store for them. Yes they go to be with the Lord....but their lives cut short. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">He is isn't just killing babies by abortion</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">He is killing the youth of america with lies that God is a God of Judgement and who knows He just might kill someone with </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">cancer</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">car accident</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">murder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">HOW CAN WE BELIEVE THESE LIES!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">OH, MY HEART GRIEVES</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The enemy is DEFEATED!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The truth needs to be preached </span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">we need to understand </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">REDEMPTION </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">yet again!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Remember God's Heart of the matter is this. His promise to those who love and believe Him is this:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Deuteronomy 11:21</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">That </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">your days</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">may be</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">multiplied</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">,</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">days of your children</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">as the days of heaven upon the eart</span>h</b>.</i></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">FREE IN CHRIST</span></div></span></span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p></div></span></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-87926652642841679702010-03-05T19:12:00.008-05:002010-03-05T19:45:13.200-05:00Christian Cliches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrooKgCD5LAsQs5_a5hWVBG4juRRfTZOdXn87ESZrxAb93VzwjVtnPDTbiqbMsTRZjhUxg3XwaGh22XjIGA1sP2TbTixSkQYPwg8QjtA_qh4kDV-GaEHGvrD_NSzidbyI1trRD5NuihiY/s1600-h/avoid_cliches_like_the_plague_tshirt-p235524602952742221trlf_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrooKgCD5LAsQs5_a5hWVBG4juRRfTZOdXn87ESZrxAb93VzwjVtnPDTbiqbMsTRZjhUxg3XwaGh22XjIGA1sP2TbTixSkQYPwg8QjtA_qh4kDV-GaEHGvrD_NSzidbyI1trRD5NuihiY/s400/avoid_cliches_like_the_plague_tshirt-p235524602952742221trlf_400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445313972927797394" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">God is Good!</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">It is such a cliche!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Yeah, it really is!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Do people really believe this or do they just say it?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">To me it seems like people say it, but they don't truly understand </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">HIS GOODNESS!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">I'll be praying for you</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Yep....another cliche!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Do you actually think people will truly take the time and pray for you?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Some might....</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">So why don't they do it when we are standing there....</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">or on the phone?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Why do we pray and then doubt he'll answer?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">People will pray for healing and then they doubt it.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Do they truly TRUST in His </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">FAITHFULNESS??</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Love you</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Yeah, another cliche not to be taken lightly</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Do they truly love me?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Or are they just saying it</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">God's in Control</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Finding this is another one of those cliches</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Is He really in control?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">If He is then.........</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">why is there still</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">murder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">rapes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">starvation in other countries</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">children beat to death</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">child and adult prostitution</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">suicides</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">you name it?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Is He truly in "control".....?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">I don't believe it.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WE are the ones responsible for the mess the world is in</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">NOT GOD</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">God is Good!!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">and this</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">I know</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">all so well!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Yeah, maybe it has been one of those weeks over here and I am really trying hard to find and hear of those who truly </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">KNOW HIM</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">I bet the Lord is so grieved by the unbelief and doubt which clouds so many Christians minds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Yeah, they say "God CAN do it.....but not for ME."</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WHAT?!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Do you NOT believe?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Why don't you believe His Word?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">What is wrong with the Christians of today?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Honestly.....I am grieved.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">We toss words around </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">or </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Scriptures</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">but do we truly take them to heart. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">It hurts me</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">so how much more does it hurt </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">HIM</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Abadi MT Condensed Light';font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;">FREE IN CHRIST</span></span></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-63321646386667029582010-02-24T06:29:00.009-05:002010-02-24T07:44:58.551-05:00The Message of Prosperity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT64Lo9-Tdb_hHSk8X80PEICowuoKNEtvi_K2pEePjkAYHzTetWhdgzn3IQEjOXPHT_KwDgUYPeqZondXOO9jregp5qY0UNblFftuKoMyIZasxRGauZbbANMwsTj5LdELFwsToIh1jWw/s1600-h/prosperity.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 374px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT64Lo9-Tdb_hHSk8X80PEICowuoKNEtvi_K2pEePjkAYHzTetWhdgzn3IQEjOXPHT_KwDgUYPeqZondXOO9jregp5qY0UNblFftuKoMyIZasxRGauZbbANMwsTj5LdELFwsToIh1jWw/s400/prosperity.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441783249573848546" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;">PROSPERITY!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">What is it? Do Christians need to be prosperous?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">What does prosperity mean?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Prosperity: </span></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> the condition of being successful or thriving; </span></span></b></span></span><span style=" margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">especially</span></span></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></b></span></span><span style=" margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">:</span></span></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> economic well-being</span></span></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">What is wrong with this?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Why should Chrisitans not be able to succeed and thrive?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">How on earth would we be able to give to the needs around us?! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">You need money to do many things. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Just the other day I was thinking of a family in my church who were sitting with a cold sort of look. I came up to them and introduced myself with a big smile (no not cheesy) and genuinely wanted to get to know them. They were very distant. I understand sometimes you never know who is faking their hellos in Church. SAD BUT TRUE! Maybe they were thinking--(does this person really want to say hi to us?) Anway, they were cold. I tried to start conversation but they were cold. They just talked amongst themselves. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">I am going to make a point to love on them every Sunday, whether they like it or not! Then the thought came to mind </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">I thought--If I handed them $50 and told them to go out to lunch and have a great time. Would they still be cold towards me? Yeah, they would be taken aback, but I know they would take the money. I would tell them the Lord wanted them to have it.....I would tell them this. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">This sort of behavior doesn't happen in most churches.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Why?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Most Christians haven't been taught to give abundantly! We are always looking out for our needs first, not the needs of others. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">YES</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">GOD</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">DOES</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">WANT </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">US</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">2</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">PROSPER</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">FOR THE</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">SAKE</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">OF </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">OTHERS</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">NOT TO </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">FILL</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">OUR</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">SELFISH </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">BELLYS</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, serif;color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><i>Ephesians 4:28</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman', 'Times Serif', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-family:'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><i>Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, </i><b><i>working</i></b><i> with his hands the thing which is good, </i><b><i>that he may have to give to him that needeth</i></b><i>.</i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#660000;"><br /></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Why do we work? For what purpose....?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b>God's heart is that we would be givers.....Read the above scripture again.</b> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><i>2 Corinthians 9-12</i></span></div><div><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><i>(</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><i>As it is written,</i><b><i> He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor</i></b><i>: his righteousness remaineth for ever.</i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><i>Now he that </i><b><i>ministereth seed to the sower </i></b><i>both minister bread for your food, and </i><b><i>multiply your seed sown</i></b><i>, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)</i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><b><i>Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, </i></b><i>which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.</i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><i>For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;</i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#660000;"><br /></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">He wants us to be givers where ever we go! Money can move many mountains when used right. It can open up doors that have never been opened before. Queen of Sheba was able to dine with King Solomon because of her gifts she brought. He then gave her triple the amount of blessing back. </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Yes, the prosperity message needs to be taught in a way that is not seen as covetousness. It isn't about the nice things we can get. Even though it isn't a SIN to live in a nice home for entertaining and making it a refuge for families to retreat.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">I'm not against ministers that have airplanes. They are spreading the Gospel all over the world. </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Why is it OK for Oprah to have it?</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Donald Trump?</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Many celebrities?</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">But not the man or woman of God?</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Why do preachers have to walk in poverty and preach in creaky run down churches? </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Many ministers have built churches, homes, orphages, hospitals, etc.... all over the world. </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">We can use money to touch many, many lives. </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">I pray that every Christian, Young and Old alike will come into prosperity for the sake of the Cross!</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b>ALWAYS BE READY TO:</b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">give someone a $100, for Jesus</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Fill someones gas tank, for Jesus</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Pay someone's car payment or mortagage, for Jesus</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;">Buy someone groceries, for Jesus</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><b>Be a GIVER! A Cheerful GIVER!</b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><i>2 Corinthians 9:7</i></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><i>Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: </i><b><i>for God loveth a cheerful giver.</i></b><br /></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#660000;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Why is it good to be abundantly blessed?</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Because <b>it opens doors</b> to peoples hearts!</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And let me leave you with this one to ponder on. </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Who is the one in the Bible who said </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Was it Jesus? </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Of course not!</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It was the traitor Judas Iscariot </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>John 12:4-6</i></span></span></p><div class="result-text-style-normal"><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,</span></i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"> Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?</span></i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><b> This he said, not that he cared for the poor</b>; but because <b>he was a thief,</b> and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.</span></i></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic, charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#CC0000;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">To those who want to criticize, judge, and condemn those who have used money to bless many people around the world, or maybe have a nicer home than you...</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Are you jealous? What makes you despise and be angered? </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Mostly those who want to bite are usually the MOST COVETOUS people on the planet. Beware your spirit isn't like Judas! Check your hearts because the bitterness and lack of love that dwells in there is from Satan Himself (the ruler of the world who would love the gospel to crumble and never be spread)</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> The prosperity message, when preached right is A HUGE BLESSING in the KINGDOM OF GOD! </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:AppleGothic;font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;">FREE IN CHRIST</span></span></p></div><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></p></div></span></span></span></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153263680740641784.post-22037225353434828442010-02-15T20:49:00.010-05:002010-02-15T21:23:03.945-05:00HATED by the World and the Religious!<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;">What will bring people to Christ?</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;">What will bring people to know HIM?</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;">Do we battle and fight?</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;">What will it take?</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;">What is God calling you to do for His Kingdom?</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">There are so many doctrines of Christianity. Yes, we are to be careful of false teachings and prophets. But why are some so quick to hate and despise the signs and wonders? They despise with utter anger the moves of God. They call it witchcraft and say it isn't of God. But think about it, you who are quick to judge and jump on those who want to lay hands on the sick and see them healed or pray in tounges or be knocked out in the Spirit? </span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Jesus came casting out demons, healing the sick, eating with sinners, touching the lepers, loving on the unlovable.....</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">The religious thought he was casting out demons by Beelzebub.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Matthew 10:25-26</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord.</span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?</span></span></span></b></span></i></p><p><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"> Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.</span></span></span></span></i></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WHY</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">DO </span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>SOME</span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">THINK,</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">THOSE</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WHO</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;">ARE</span></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">EXPERIENCING</span></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">THE</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">MOVE</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">AND</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">POWER</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>OF</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">GOD</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">ARE</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>DOING</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">SUCH </span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WORKS</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">BY</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">SATAN?</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Or why do we call those who are raising the dead, healing the sick, casting out demons....... </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WACKOS!</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">CRAZIES!</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">FALSE TEACHERS!</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">FALSE PROPHETS!</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WHAT</span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">are</span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WE</span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">fearing!</span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> And</span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">WHY </span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">are SOME </span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">not </span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">DOING </span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">these </span></span></i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">THINGS?</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">ponder on this!</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;"><i>be radicals</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">be like John the baptist</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Jeremiah the Prophet</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">be hated by the world and the religious.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:24px;">JESUS WAS!!!!</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:36px;"><i>FREE IN CHRIST</i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"> </span></span></i></span></div><div><br /></div>Free in Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00224448565358570711noreply@blogger.com0