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Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
"For me, religion was about 'what not to do.' Spirituality opens you up, sets you free." ~Stapp (Creed)
Exactly!
lt frustrates me when people confuse me for a religious person. Christianity is not a religion but rather a Faith. Religion is a man made label! Sometimes is easier for me to simply explain myself as Spiritual (but even then people get confused, since sadly people have misconstrued Spirit as anything but The One True God). So, I can only pray that by my words and actions, people can see the difference...
Even within other faiths (not just Christians) have religions.
BTW: I am not bashing religion. I have no problem going to any religious Christian church I simply will not subscribe to one. I follow God's leading and I believe no matter one's religion we are all God's children and that's what's being a Christian, being renewed by our Heavenly Father & not man's doctrines. The Bible will be our main source of God's Will & pastors are simply helpers/ teachers. We can look at it this way: when we went/go to school we don't just go listen & take notes from our instructors, though they are very nologable on the subject there's so much they can do for us so therefore we have homework. Samething with Pastors & The Bible. And just like misunderstanding an Instructor homework will help clarify the subject, SO will The Bible.
P.S. Good Morning.
{Numbers 6:24-26}
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Beyonce, The Super Bowl, Sasha & Satan
Man, It's sad to think of who I used to be that while calling myself a Christian and claiming to love God I would mock His Word I would mock videos such as these and call His holy people "fanatics" as a derogatory term as if being a fanatic of Christ was bad or reason for mockery. What saddens me the most & truly hurts the most is that now I'm on the other side of this criticism and not just the fact that the people I love the most see me in the same "light" as the world does (as I used to, too) it hurts because I see it in their faces, I hear it in their tone (and of course I don't want the people I love to see me as a joke) but like them and the rest of the world especially those people I crossed words with or even crossed with a distant glance I do love them all and I wanna know that I will see them in eternity. My past criticism would've said that Christians are blowing this event or lifestyle"out of proportion" by nit picking everything, such as what Beyonce/JZ say and over analyzing their choices, but now I know the difference and the power of our words. Words have ONLY - I mean {only} - 2 purposes good or evil / praises or condemnation / blessings or cursings. So, now knowing this I know that nothing righteous came out of their mouths and it IS definitely something to be concerned and prayed about. This video isn't trying to condemn anyone nor be patronizing its simply trying to educate and convict people in order for true repentance and change. Repentance comes first so no need to worry about changing first and then "repenting" because it's the other way around.
Ever since I truly became a Christian I always have this nagging voice telling me how much better my "old" life was and how nothing ever faced me nor did anything hurt. So, a piece of this video reminded me of that of how I can't understand how I felt invincible before and how I was always independent and in control and never even cared of being in the "in crowd" because I didn't even want to be part of it, it was me and ONLY me (funny how I never saw myself as selfish)! So, while watching this video and remembering that nagging voice of the enemy I then had 'chills' just run through my body because I was reminded that my old ways no longer live in me, just as God intend/ed for us all, to have His Spirit within us. And, though I don't understand why I feel the way I do or why a love like His can live in me can cause me so much pain, especially knowing that the pain comes from those who hurt His heart and not my old stony heart is what drives me nuts so many times. I have these unspoken discussions with God about how can He really love and care for me if I KEEP SCREWING UP, I'm thinking "yes, yes, I know that love is unconditional, but shouldn't there be a severe punishment for my constant disobedience. Oh, God! Yes, I know Jesus already paid the price, but is that a reason for treating Him with contempt? Is that really what Grace means? God I'm so divided between these two thoughts: Grace without contempt or disobedience without a price/repercussions? Where is the in between? Do I wait until I'm on my death bed to truly repent in order to have no chance of feeling guilty of taking advantage of Grace trough Christ to use it as my Licence to be contemptuous towards Your Son's defeat over all sin?" Idk, maybe I'm like a "donkey" and I'm gonna be stubborn 'til God hits me with the truth (such as this video).
So, I'll worry about today and confess I've sinned and I repent and am seeking to continue allowing His Spirit to do His work in me regardless of all the purging He has to do from everything that is evil and bad in me, which ironically the purging of those things hurt just as much as the evil itself, but I know the out come will be perfect! "Funny" how humans can be content in a crappy life vs. a righteous one just because the crappy one is the one they've always known. Masochist?... yes, I think so.
Well, getting back to how it hurts being on this side of the harsh criticism and before never caring to be in the "in crowd" or even being a "leader" of one. Now, its the opposite I am in the "in crowd" (which isn't the crowd most people think is an "in crowd" but it is certainly the best one EVER! I still don't wanna be so much a "leader" as much as just the example and path to the one true Leader. I'm simply a follower, His follower! I want to continue feeling the comfort and hope where regardless of the pain of experiencing the hurt by "brotherly" love or by those who may find my many posts "preachy," tedious, and feel the desire to just end communication with me, I know I do it because I care. Also, because I'm not going to be selfish by keeping a "secret" or have reason for shame or fear of being shunned by keeping the GOOD I mean VERRRRRRY GOOD news about God's love for us (Rom. 1:16). So, while I remain breathing and His Spirit in me I will not stop being "preachy" YES, I am a FANATIC! Deal with it. Yes, I am Crazy, Crazy for God, but certainly NOT delusional! "Great" woooh I get to be persecuted for my faith woop tididoo. But, I will remain comforted that my rewards will be greater in heaven than this earth could ever offer or "conjure!" In heaven I wont need to worry about the pain people or loved ones can cause each other because regardless if they're there with me or not, my heart will know no sorrow nor pain! We all have a choice and I've made mine. Mine is eternity. What is yours?... that's up to you! Take it or reject it!
(END of Sermon, "lol")
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Faith in GOD and not on Superstitions
Where's the faith of a Christian when they say (or) "knock on wood"? Are superstitions stronger than the Almighty Creator? How about we be an example to others & put our faith in Jesus & say/think "LORD willing...."
I remember once (way after becoming a Believer) I said something & then I saw myself about to say & knock on wood. And its when I held back & realized that by doing that I was idolizing something that has no power (it wasn't that I truly ever believed it worked but some things are habits we pickup as kids w/o even knowing what it means). There are many things that in time with God your spirit will let you know what's right without ever being thought by anyone.
I remember once (way after becoming a Believer) I said something & then I saw myself about to say & knock on wood. And its when I held back & realized that by doing that I was idolizing something that has no power (it wasn't that I truly ever believed it worked but some things are habits we pickup as kids w/o even knowing what it means). There are many things that in time with God your spirit will let you know what's right without ever being thought by anyone.
I am who He says I am!
My past no longer defines me. My present temptations does NOT define me. My struggles, my mannerisms, my personality, etc... does not define me. No one in existence has that power over me, only my Father can & does. He says I am His! He says I'm His Royal Princess & that slacks, shirts, & tattoos does not make me less of a princess. Yeah, so what if the world expect women to be "girly girls" My Father says I am who He says I am & was created to be, so not even I can change or define myself, it is impossible!
I'm glad of finally knowing the true meaning of Love & of a Father. I'm so excited of meeting the Lover of my soul, my Father, the One & only who's made me fall head over heals in love, God!!! Yes, I am a Believer & though most of my outward appearances have not changed, my heart has & it will continue to til The Bride's Grooms comes to take me into perfection... Oh, what a glorious day that will be!!! As one of my favorite songs "There Will Be a Day" by (I think) Jeremy Camp which says: There will be a day when I'll see Him face to face. Oooh, it always gives me chills & very anxious & happy to know there WILL BE A DAY. How greater will it be if every person whose crossed paths with me were to be there, too! (From strangers that never crossed words with me to the people that did).
Remember this, like someone who struggled with alcohol was called an alcoholic by society because of their struggles. That still does not define the person much less when they've joined the heavenly family. So "once an alcoholic always an alcoholic" is not to be considered a definition nor a life long bondage when you're in Christ.
I'm not fat, I have fat. No one's an alcoholic, but rather have a bondage to alcohol, they have a problem but they are not the problem, bondage & sin is. We all have had or have bondages but their is some One who can free you from them & give you your true identity, your true name, He will be the One to define you. Yes, I was alot of things before Christ. Even when I've always hated subscribing to labels (which I still do) in my past I even took the liberty of allowing society to define me just to suit their ignorance, but now I know better.
And, like Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.
Now, I say...:
When I was an unbeliever ("child") I talked like a heathen ("child")and thought like heathen ("child") I reasoned like a heathen (child"). When I became a believer ("man") I left my old heathen ways behind me (I put the ways of childhood behind me).
I'm glad of finally knowing the true meaning of Love & of a Father. I'm so excited of meeting the Lover of my soul, my Father, the One & only who's made me fall head over heals in love, God!!! Yes, I am a Believer & though most of my outward appearances have not changed, my heart has & it will continue to til The Bride's Grooms comes to take me into perfection... Oh, what a glorious day that will be!!! As one of my favorite songs "There Will Be a Day" by (I think) Jeremy Camp which says: There will be a day when I'll see Him face to face. Oooh, it always gives me chills & very anxious & happy to know there WILL BE A DAY. How greater will it be if every person whose crossed paths with me were to be there, too! (From strangers that never crossed words with me to the people that did).
Remember this, like someone who struggled with alcohol was called an alcoholic by society because of their struggles. That still does not define the person much less when they've joined the heavenly family. So "once an alcoholic always an alcoholic" is not to be considered a definition nor a life long bondage when you're in Christ.
I'm not fat, I have fat. No one's an alcoholic, but rather have a bondage to alcohol, they have a problem but they are not the problem, bondage & sin is. We all have had or have bondages but their is some One who can free you from them & give you your true identity, your true name, He will be the One to define you. Yes, I was alot of things before Christ. Even when I've always hated subscribing to labels (which I still do) in my past I even took the liberty of allowing society to define me just to suit their ignorance, but now I know better.
And, like Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.
Now, I say...:
When I was an unbeliever ("child") I talked like a heathen ("child")and thought like heathen ("child") I reasoned like a heathen (child"). When I became a believer ("man") I left my old heathen ways behind me (I put the ways of childhood behind me).
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I'm praying for you by Lecrae
Father God, I'm prayin' to You for somebody, who knows You Lord but just hasn't been seein' You in the right view lately. Hear me out...
Father, I'm prayin' for a friend he and I are pretty close, and out of all my friends for this one I'm concerned the most. He say he readin' daily but he ain't really learnin'. He been in church but say that he ain't moved by any sermon. His face weak, he ain't... prayed in a week, he wake up and just weep with his face in the sink Lord, You gotta help my man, I'm prayin' for him daily, he ain't sinned but it just seem as if he goin' crazy. He say he feelin' trapped, can't even head up the mall coz every lady's half-dressed temptin' him to lust and fall. He keep the TV off, videos just make him feel that he ain't really nothin' without money, girls and shiny wheels. The other day he told me that he felt less a man coz he ain't have a five-year plan or a piece of land and man it's crazy coz his family think so much of him, plus he got a godly wife who always showin' love for him but he's strugglin', even though he talk to me, I tell him what to do but he don't listen when he oughta' be. I'm scared for him coz there's people that look up to him, he got some younger siblings who been changed by what he's done for them but is it done for him, Lord don't let it be, if he don't wanna talk to You then Father hear from me...
God, his condition has worsen since we were last conversin' and I'm with him now and he ain't doin' well and this I'm certain. He say he tryna' trust You, doesn't wanna disgust You but he was in the mist of sinners and did not discuss You and just today his anxiety's got the best of him, he knows Christ but for hours refuse to rest in Him, he's not the best of men but Lord I know he really loves You and I can't understand why lately he's not thinkin' of You. People trust this dude, You could crush this dude, Father he needs more of You I pray you touch this dude, what can I say to him? I'm determined to pray for him Father empty and brake him I pray You'll just have Your way with him, coz there's a change in him and the effects are strong, I pray You open up his heart before the next song and when he gets home, I pray he'll open up the sixty-six book love letter You wrote and soak it up coz he ain't hearin' You and he ain't feelin' me and God I know it's killin' You because it's killin' me and matter of fact there's somethin' else he's concealin' see, the person that I've been prayin' about is really [me]...
[WAY RELATEABLE :( ]
Father, I'm prayin' for a friend he and I are pretty close, and out of all my friends for this one I'm concerned the most. He say he readin' daily but he ain't really learnin'. He been in church but say that he ain't moved by any sermon. His face weak, he ain't... prayed in a week, he wake up and just weep with his face in the sink Lord, You gotta help my man, I'm prayin' for him daily, he ain't sinned but it just seem as if he goin' crazy. He say he feelin' trapped, can't even head up the mall coz every lady's half-dressed temptin' him to lust and fall. He keep the TV off, videos just make him feel that he ain't really nothin' without money, girls and shiny wheels. The other day he told me that he felt less a man coz he ain't have a five-year plan or a piece of land and man it's crazy coz his family think so much of him, plus he got a godly wife who always showin' love for him but he's strugglin', even though he talk to me, I tell him what to do but he don't listen when he oughta' be. I'm scared for him coz there's people that look up to him, he got some younger siblings who been changed by what he's done for them but is it done for him, Lord don't let it be, if he don't wanna talk to You then Father hear from me...
God, his condition has worsen since we were last conversin' and I'm with him now and he ain't doin' well and this I'm certain. He say he tryna' trust You, doesn't wanna disgust You but he was in the mist of sinners and did not discuss You and just today his anxiety's got the best of him, he knows Christ but for hours refuse to rest in Him, he's not the best of men but Lord I know he really loves You and I can't understand why lately he's not thinkin' of You. People trust this dude, You could crush this dude, Father he needs more of You I pray you touch this dude, what can I say to him? I'm determined to pray for him Father empty and brake him I pray You'll just have Your way with him, coz there's a change in him and the effects are strong, I pray You open up his heart before the next song and when he gets home, I pray he'll open up the sixty-six book love letter You wrote and soak it up coz he ain't hearin' You and he ain't feelin' me and God I know it's killin' You because it's killin' me and matter of fact there's somethin' else he's concealin' see, the person that I've been prayin' about is really [me]...
[WAY RELATEABLE :( ]
Thursday, December 13, 2012
[Misconception Verse 3 By: Odd Thomas] Church Clothes (Mixtape) Abum By: Lecrae
You probably have it all figured out, right?
Like you're the type that believes that if you act right
Then that just might make you righteous in God's sight
You've been a really good person, you followed the good book as much as you could
You probably didn't go to church as much as you should, but it's all good
I mean you never really killed anybody, never really steal from anybody
You never luste...d much, or did much, touching of any bodies
You never use the Lord's name in vain, and you respect you neighbor
You try to maintain peace, love your enemies and not hold on to anger
You really believe that you could receive God's favor by your good deeds and right behavior
But you're dead in your transgressions and need a savior
Cause you could never win God's approval with the removal of sinful discretions –
Your righteous acts of removing God's wrath is in fact the biggest misconception...
Like you're the type that believes that if you act right
Then that just might make you righteous in God's sight
You've been a really good person, you followed the good book as much as you could
You probably didn't go to church as much as you should, but it's all good
I mean you never really killed anybody, never really steal from anybody
You never luste...d much, or did much, touching of any bodies
You never use the Lord's name in vain, and you respect you neighbor
You try to maintain peace, love your enemies and not hold on to anger
You really believe that you could receive God's favor by your good deeds and right behavior
But you're dead in your transgressions and need a savior
Cause you could never win God's approval with the removal of sinful discretions –
Your righteous acts of removing God's wrath is in fact the biggest misconception...
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Bible Study HELP
http://christiananswers.net/home.html
--- is a good source of help for your Bible studies. Emphasis on [Help]
NOT dependency!!!!!! Their answers come with Bible references for us to
LOOK UP!
Be Ready to Give a Defense to Everyone Who Asks You a Reason for the Hope that is In You
1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV) But sanctify the Lord God
in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who
asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
I know many of you, by now, know that I'm a big fan of [doing your own studies on the Word] and not just simply because we learn more of Him but its quality time we need to build a deeper relationship. So I read this verse a few months ago on this web page--- http://www.christiananswers.net/q
I know many of you, by now, know that I'm a big fan of [doing your own studies on the Word] and not just simply because we learn more of Him but its quality time we need to build a deeper relationship. So I read this verse a few months ago on this web page--- http://www.christiananswers.net/q
--- & I'm like "see, we are to stand up for our belief but how will
anyone be able to if they are depending on what he or she said
(referencing to another believer or pastor)? I know we can forget where
the references in the Bible are of a lot of what we learn, but I suggest
using a notebook - after all notebook has always been in use for any
studies. So even though I red this months ago I don't think I ever
shared it, but I pray it can motivate us all to do our own studying
after all the Bible is a Teacher of its own and not an ordinary text
book. So I suggest to read this awesome web page, because it has a
perfect example as to why we must study!
p.s. 2 Timothy 4:2-4 is also very much applicable to this post.
FYI studying the Bible isn't a race either on how fast u can read or study it, if anything that makes it harder to actually learn. Shoot I started my One Year Bible about 15 months ago & I'm still 4 months behind. Though for the most part I have no good reason for being that far behind I realized this isn't a race & the Bible is set up for people who are avid readers. So, I'm considering doing half readings each day just as long as my motives are in the right place to learn and NOT race trough it.
FYI studying the Bible isn't a race either on how fast u can read or study it, if anything that makes it harder to actually learn. Shoot I started my One Year Bible about 15 months ago & I'm still 4 months behind. Though for the most part I have no good reason for being that far behind I realized this isn't a race & the Bible is set up for people who are avid readers. So, I'm considering doing half readings each day just as long as my motives are in the right place to learn and NOT race trough it.
Lust
A Christian woman lusting over a Christian man
(or vise versa) doesn't make it any less wrong than a worldly woman
lusting over a worldly man (or vise versa) Do NOT let Satan's angelic
facade deceive you!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Andy Mineo (formerly C Lite) - Night Of The Livin'
The biggest difference between Jesus Christ and ethical and moral teachers who have been deified by man. Is that these moralists came to make bad people good. Jesus came to make dead people live!
The covenant was made, it was painful it hurt. The Savior was slain but He raised from the dirt.
Now, I'm covered in His blood aint no stains on my shirt! He conquered the grave. Now, my faith is secure 'cuz my God's still alive! I await His return.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THEY SAFE CUZ THEY STAY IN THEIR CHURCH, BUT IF THEY ONLY KNEW IT WAS BY FAITH AND NOT WORKS.
BY HIS GRACE AND HIS MERCY, THE FATHER HE TAKE A SINFUL MAN AND MAKE SOMETHING OUTTA 'NADA'
He washed away the dirt that I did when I tried to satisfy my thirst outside the living water.
Oh what a great mistake. I wasted so many years, I tried to do it my way instead of doing His.
That's probably why I ceased the salt from my tears, but now I be the salt of the earth to my peers.
Sin brought me so high but when I came down there wasn't enough folly to keep my mind sound.
The covenant was made, it was painful it hurt. The Savior was slain but He raised from the dirt.
Now, I'm covered in His blood aint no stains on my shirt! He conquered the grave. Now, my faith is secure 'cuz my God's still alive! I await His return.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THEY SAFE CUZ THEY STAY IN THEIR CHURCH, BUT IF THEY ONLY KNEW IT WAS BY FAITH AND NOT WORKS.
BY HIS GRACE AND HIS MERCY, THE FATHER HE TAKE A SINFUL MAN AND MAKE SOMETHING OUTTA 'NADA'
He washed away the dirt that I did when I tried to satisfy my thirst outside the living water.
Oh what a great mistake. I wasted so many years, I tried to do it my way instead of doing His.
That's probably why I ceased the salt from my tears, but now I be the salt of the earth to my peers.
Sin brought me so high but when I came down there wasn't enough folly to keep my mind sound.
Are October 31 “Harvest Parties” the best alternative for Christians?/What should followers of Christ do? Pray!
The October 31st holiday that we today
know as Halloween has strong roots in paganism and is closely connected with
worship of the Enemy of this world, Satan. It is a holiday that generally
glorifies the dark things of this world, rather than the light of Jesus Christ, The
Truth.
Have you noticed how costumes and masks are getting generally more bloody, gory, and depraved each year? Unfortunately, the gruesome and grotesque and the occult are increasingly glorified in American society, not only on Halloween, but throughout the year in frequent horror movies and television programs.
My family does not celebrate it or participate in it. We do not believe that our children are “missing out,” and neither do they. Other days are used for costumes and parties. Happily, all of our children have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We have found that Halloween provides an excellent time to remind our children that, as Christians, we are different, and not of this world (Heb. 11:13-16; 1 Pet. 2:11).
What about church “Harvest Festivals” held on October 31? Although we understand the rational and good intentions behind them, we don’t think they are the best approach. Our family tends to agree with the author of an article called “Are ‘Harvest Parties’ for Christians?” (written by a self-avowed former witch and now active Christian). Harvest parties on October 31 tend to assume that “our children need something to take the place of Halloween, since they won’t be participating in the secular and pagan celebrations. It suggests our kids are missing out on something. And indeed they are, if we allow them to spend Halloween in celebration.” There are better things to do on Halloween than partying.
Also, we need to teach our children that “the fight isn’t against occultists, non-Christians, Christians who feel differently than we about Halloween, or institutions that promote Halloween, but” “against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12, NKJV).
Are October 31 “Harvest Parties” the best alternative for Christians?
“What are you doing for Halloween?” Ask a Christian parent this question, and be prepared to hear an answer like, “Nothing! We don’t celebrate Halloween.“ Thunder crashes, and you creep away, embarrassed for even asking.
“What are you doing ON Halloween?” Ask the same parent this slightly altered question, and their whole manner and response brightens. “Why,” they begin, as birds begin to sing and sunshine breaks through the cumulus clouds. “We’re all going to the Harvest Party at church!” A choir sings. A trumpet sounds. You feel privileged just knowing these saints.
Let’s take a look at the typical Harvest Party.
It is a celebration.
It is chaperoned (usually).
It may have costumes.
Games are played.
Contests are held.
Food abounds.
Music blares.
Everyone enjoys themselves.
Certainly, nothing to get concerned about, right? The problem, however, lies in the billing. The Harvest Party is usually referred to as the Christian alternative to traditional Halloween hijinx. Alternative, however, implies substitute. It assumes our children need something to take the place of Halloween, since they won’t be participating in the secular and pagan celebrations. It suggests our kids are missing out on something. And indeed they are, if we allow them to spend Halloween in celebration.
If we are to train our children to be soldiers in the army of Christ, why would we sign a pass for them to go on leave when the battle is escalating on the front lines?
As a child of four, I contacted the first of many spirit guides (read: demons) while playing with a Kindergarten classmates’ ouija board at a chaperoned Halloween party. This spiritual assault ignited an intrigue with the supernatural that culminated in my lifestyle as a practicing witch: divination, necromancy, channeling, astrology, psychic ability, and spell working. It wasn’t until I was twenty that I met the real Jesus Christ, and was released from the trap that Satan had set for this young prisoner of war sixteen years earlier.
There are too many casualities on Halloween and far too few troops fighing the enemy. Instead of partying on Halloween, teach your children how to fight. Keep them aware that the fight isn’t against occultists, non-Christians, Christians who feel differently than we about Halloween, or institutions that promote Halloween, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers or darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).
How do we teach our children to wrestle spiritually?
Discourage them from participating in traditional Halloween activities (2 Timothy 2:4). Then tell them why.
Encourage them to pray on a regular, daily basis (Ephesians 6:18). Let them know first hand the power that we have in prayer. All Christians should know how to fight on their knees.
Remind them to be alert and self-controlled (1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:6). Give them the discipline of knowing it is their responsibility to keep watch. They, themselves, might also become casualties in the war.
Make certain they are prepared for battle (Ephesians 6:11). Do they know the truth? Stand on the Word of God? Have faith? Know the gospel? Are they righteous? Are they saved?…
Instead of celebrating, what’s a Christian to do on Satan’s feast day? PRAY! Intercession and spiritual warfare should be the first item on our agenda. It is NOT a last resort!
Join with other families in the church. Have the pastor announce a night of spiritual battle. Organize a group of Christians parents and students from your children’s school or homeschool group. As a family, designate the seven nights before October 31 as Family Prayer Outreach nights.
Pray for protection. Pray over both those who engage in prayer warfare and over those who will be out trick-or-treating or at Halloween parties. October 31 is a prime recruiting time for witches and Satanists… and a time for interested kids to experiment. Pray that the Lord keeps our kids from falling prey to those who worship the enemy.
Pray for discernment. Let the Holy Spirit direct you to specific prayer requests. Pray that the children who are “out there” will somehow “know” to keep away from certain activities.
Pray that the Lord hinder the occult rituals. For four years, I lived in a building which over looked a cemetery where occult ceremonial markings were often found. On certain occult feast days, usually between midnight and 3 a.m., I would look down into the darkness and kneel at my window binding the demons that controlled the ceremonies. I’ll never know this side of heaven what effect my prayers had. Maybe a potential sacrifice escaped. Maybe the occultists weren’t successful in summoning their demon. Maybe a new, young recruit decided that this was not the lifestyle he thought he wanted.
Pray for the salvation of the occultists. Jesus Christ died for those whom Satan holds captive and deceived, for those who mock Him, who deny His deity or His existence. He doesn’t want them to perish, but to come to Him calling Him Father, Lord. Pray the veil is lifted from their eyes, the Lord allows them to see clearly their spiritual condition and their only hope lies in Jesus Christ. Pray also, about whether the Lord would have you take a more active role in bringing the gospel to Satan’s servants.
Let your children know that this is effective warfare. They must know their prayers are heard and acted on by our Father. Let them know they can make a difference. Come October 31, they’ll know they have a job to do.
Have you noticed how costumes and masks are getting generally more bloody, gory, and depraved each year? Unfortunately, the gruesome and grotesque and the occult are increasingly glorified in American society, not only on Halloween, but throughout the year in frequent horror movies and television programs.
My family does not celebrate it or participate in it. We do not believe that our children are “missing out,” and neither do they. Other days are used for costumes and parties. Happily, all of our children have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We have found that Halloween provides an excellent time to remind our children that, as Christians, we are different, and not of this world (Heb. 11:13-16; 1 Pet. 2:11).
What about church “Harvest Festivals” held on October 31? Although we understand the rational and good intentions behind them, we don’t think they are the best approach. Our family tends to agree with the author of an article called “Are ‘Harvest Parties’ for Christians?” (written by a self-avowed former witch and now active Christian). Harvest parties on October 31 tend to assume that “our children need something to take the place of Halloween, since they won’t be participating in the secular and pagan celebrations. It suggests our kids are missing out on something. And indeed they are, if we allow them to spend Halloween in celebration.” There are better things to do on Halloween than partying.
Also, we need to teach our children that “the fight isn’t against occultists, non-Christians, Christians who feel differently than we about Halloween, or institutions that promote Halloween, but” “against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12, NKJV).
Are October 31 “Harvest Parties” the best alternative for Christians?
“What are you doing for Halloween?” Ask a Christian parent this question, and be prepared to hear an answer like, “Nothing! We don’t celebrate Halloween.“ Thunder crashes, and you creep away, embarrassed for even asking.
“What are you doing ON Halloween?” Ask the same parent this slightly altered question, and their whole manner and response brightens. “Why,” they begin, as birds begin to sing and sunshine breaks through the cumulus clouds. “We’re all going to the Harvest Party at church!” A choir sings. A trumpet sounds. You feel privileged just knowing these saints.
Let’s take a look at the typical Harvest Party.
It is a celebration.
It is chaperoned (usually).
It may have costumes.
Games are played.
Contests are held.
Food abounds.
Music blares.
Everyone enjoys themselves.
Certainly, nothing to get concerned about, right? The problem, however, lies in the billing. The Harvest Party is usually referred to as the Christian alternative to traditional Halloween hijinx. Alternative, however, implies substitute. It assumes our children need something to take the place of Halloween, since they won’t be participating in the secular and pagan celebrations. It suggests our kids are missing out on something. And indeed they are, if we allow them to spend Halloween in celebration.
If we are to train our children to be soldiers in the army of Christ, why would we sign a pass for them to go on leave when the battle is escalating on the front lines?
As a child of four, I contacted the first of many spirit guides (read: demons) while playing with a Kindergarten classmates’ ouija board at a chaperoned Halloween party. This spiritual assault ignited an intrigue with the supernatural that culminated in my lifestyle as a practicing witch: divination, necromancy, channeling, astrology, psychic ability, and spell working. It wasn’t until I was twenty that I met the real Jesus Christ, and was released from the trap that Satan had set for this young prisoner of war sixteen years earlier.
There are too many casualities on Halloween and far too few troops fighing the enemy. Instead of partying on Halloween, teach your children how to fight. Keep them aware that the fight isn’t against occultists, non-Christians, Christians who feel differently than we about Halloween, or institutions that promote Halloween, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers or darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).
How do we teach our children to wrestle spiritually?
Discourage them from participating in traditional Halloween activities (2 Timothy 2:4). Then tell them why.
Encourage them to pray on a regular, daily basis (Ephesians 6:18). Let them know first hand the power that we have in prayer. All Christians should know how to fight on their knees.
Remind them to be alert and self-controlled (1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:6). Give them the discipline of knowing it is their responsibility to keep watch. They, themselves, might also become casualties in the war.
Make certain they are prepared for battle (Ephesians 6:11). Do they know the truth? Stand on the Word of God? Have faith? Know the gospel? Are they righteous? Are they saved?…
Instead of celebrating, what’s a Christian to do on Satan’s feast day? PRAY! Intercession and spiritual warfare should be the first item on our agenda. It is NOT a last resort!
Join with other families in the church. Have the pastor announce a night of spiritual battle. Organize a group of Christians parents and students from your children’s school or homeschool group. As a family, designate the seven nights before October 31 as Family Prayer Outreach nights.
Pray for protection. Pray over both those who engage in prayer warfare and over those who will be out trick-or-treating or at Halloween parties. October 31 is a prime recruiting time for witches and Satanists… and a time for interested kids to experiment. Pray that the Lord keeps our kids from falling prey to those who worship the enemy.
Pray for discernment. Let the Holy Spirit direct you to specific prayer requests. Pray that the children who are “out there” will somehow “know” to keep away from certain activities.
Pray that the Lord hinder the occult rituals. For four years, I lived in a building which over looked a cemetery where occult ceremonial markings were often found. On certain occult feast days, usually between midnight and 3 a.m., I would look down into the darkness and kneel at my window binding the demons that controlled the ceremonies. I’ll never know this side of heaven what effect my prayers had. Maybe a potential sacrifice escaped. Maybe the occultists weren’t successful in summoning their demon. Maybe a new, young recruit decided that this was not the lifestyle he thought he wanted.
Pray for the salvation of the occultists. Jesus Christ died for those whom Satan holds captive and deceived, for those who mock Him, who deny His deity or His existence. He doesn’t want them to perish, but to come to Him calling Him Father, Lord. Pray the veil is lifted from their eyes, the Lord allows them to see clearly their spiritual condition and their only hope lies in Jesus Christ. Pray also, about whether the Lord would have you take a more active role in bringing the gospel to Satan’s servants.
Let your children know that this is effective warfare. They must know their prayers are heard and acted on by our Father. Let them know they can make a difference. Come October 31, they’ll know they have a job to do.
What should followers of Christ do?
Pray!
Maybe you want to know if it's okay to have a “Harvest Festival” or a “Harvest Party” on October 31. Here is a suggestion. Instead of having a party on the same special day that people worship our spiritual enemy, invite your friends over and ask them to pray with you. Pray for the safety of children that are out trick-or-treating. Pray that God would prevent people and even animals from being hurt or killed because of this day.
The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12 that we are in a war against Satan and his allies. It also tells Christians what to use as armor to protect ourselves (verses 13-17). Then in verse 18, I believe we are given the weapon: prayer. All you have to do to find out how powerful prayer can be is read the Old Testament; nearly every amazing thing that happened was a result of prayer.
You can still have a holiday…
If you want to have an autumn party, I suggest making it a celebration of life and God's goodness. Thank God that He provided a way for us to be saved from our sin and to live with Him forever, instead of being separated from Him for eternity. If you want to have a party, why not hold it sometime earlier in the fall, instead of on the day which celebrates God's enemy, death and ghoulish things? Set aside the 31st as a day to pray for all of those who are still trapped by Satan's lies. Don't help support a “holiday” which is based on bad things.
Romans 12:21 says “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Even when everyone around does things that are not good, we need to stand up for what is right. We should not let Satan have the victory on October 31, but we should use our powerful weapon of prayer against him.
Maybe you want to know if it's okay to have a “Harvest Festival” or a “Harvest Party” on October 31. Here is a suggestion. Instead of having a party on the same special day that people worship our spiritual enemy, invite your friends over and ask them to pray with you. Pray for the safety of children that are out trick-or-treating. Pray that God would prevent people and even animals from being hurt or killed because of this day.
The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12 that we are in a war against Satan and his allies. It also tells Christians what to use as armor to protect ourselves (verses 13-17). Then in verse 18, I believe we are given the weapon: prayer. All you have to do to find out how powerful prayer can be is read the Old Testament; nearly every amazing thing that happened was a result of prayer.
You can still have a holiday…
If you want to have an autumn party, I suggest making it a celebration of life and God's goodness. Thank God that He provided a way for us to be saved from our sin and to live with Him forever, instead of being separated from Him for eternity. If you want to have a party, why not hold it sometime earlier in the fall, instead of on the day which celebrates God's enemy, death and ghoulish things? Set aside the 31st as a day to pray for all of those who are still trapped by Satan's lies. Don't help support a “holiday” which is based on bad things.
Romans 12:21 says “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Even when everyone around does things that are not good, we need to stand up for what is right. We should not let Satan have the victory on October 31, but we should use our powerful weapon of prayer against him.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Preach the Word
2 Timothy 4:2-4 (NKJV)
2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.
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I read this last night & it seriously convicted me! I'm not saying that this is what I do. 'Though, I may had done it in the past, but I have repented. However, I do believe this is true with a lot of so called "Christians." The Bible amazes me more & more as I keep on studying it. I already had this feeling that this truly exists, but I had no idea that it was prophesied in the Bible. Now, reading it, I wanna continuously pray for God to search any evil & selfish thoughts or feelings in my heart & that He would remove them & replace them with His righteousness. Also, my prayer for you all is the same & that this verse convicts all of u in one way or another. Remember whether we like to admit it or not WE ARE ALL selfish (& trust me I hate to say it 'cause I don't think I am, but God knows I am & well He knows me more than I know myself & He knows all of y'all more than u know yourselves!
2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.
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I read this last night & it seriously convicted me! I'm not saying that this is what I do. 'Though, I may had done it in the past, but I have repented. However, I do believe this is true with a lot of so called "Christians." The Bible amazes me more & more as I keep on studying it. I already had this feeling that this truly exists, but I had no idea that it was prophesied in the Bible. Now, reading it, I wanna continuously pray for God to search any evil & selfish thoughts or feelings in my heart & that He would remove them & replace them with His righteousness. Also, my prayer for you all is the same & that this verse convicts all of u in one way or another. Remember whether we like to admit it or not WE ARE ALL selfish (& trust me I hate to say it 'cause I don't think I am, but God knows I am & well He knows me more than I know myself & He knows all of y'all more than u know yourselves!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Counterfeit Gods || Spoken Word || Jefferson Bethke
Yet another awesome work. This is 1 out of, only, 3 that I like (I mean LOVE) from him. Only 3 cuz I know he ain't perfect, but those 3 are pretty darn close to humanly "perfect" Awesome work Jefferson Bethke keep it coming!
You do NOT have to like this picture to prove you love Christ and ignoring it doesn't prove you don't!
Psalm 139:23 (NKJV)
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Created FOR Christ!
Everyday I'm living trying to show the world why Christ is more than everything they'll ever try.
We were created for Him! Outta the dust He made us for Him! He elects us & He saves us, for Him! Jesus comes & raises, for Him!
Magnify the Father! Why bother with something lesser?
He made us so we could bless Him & to the world we confess Him!
So, I know I got life, matter of fact it's better! I know I got Christ!
We were created for Him! Outta the dust He made us for Him! He elects us & He saves us, for Him! Jesus comes & raises, for Him!
Magnify the Father! Why bother with something lesser?
He made us so we could bless Him & to the world we confess Him!
So, I know I got life, matter of fact it's better! I know I got Christ!
If you don't' see His ways in my days & nights. I've lost my
rights, I've lost my Life! The cost is Christ. And the world could never
offer me anything on the planet that'll cost that price!
~ Lecrae (Don't Waste Your Life)
I wonder why people have this crazy notion that if God doesn't agree with us satisfying our fleshly desires then that means He isn't a loving God? Like, really? Like, honestly, I used to live in this sin that I couldn't understand that God would call sin. My way of thinking was "well God made us & He wants us to be happy 'cause He loves us & well I don't care what anyone has to say about my life"
But, little did I know or understood, that we were NOT made for ourselves!
We were created for Him! Outta the dust He made us for Him! He elects us & He SAVES us, for Him! Jesus comes & raises, for Him!
Now why shouldn't I negate myself? (The Father denied His right to bring His wrath upon me) Why not die to self, so He could live in me? The world can call it what they want! They can call - denying our flesh & surrendering our sins - suppression, but who says that suppressing our flesh is wrong? Especially when it's for an Infinite God. I am blessed (we are all blessed!) that we could find joy & still live a free & righteous life in Christ, while not living for ourselves! I thank God that for the most part of my life I've found joy in being selfless, I've always enjoyed being the 'giver' but while I lived in that sin (that by the way was eating me inside) I didn't think that was a selfish act of the flesh, I didn't think it was something I could give away, not even to God for Him to do away with. I was fooled by the enemy to believe I was doing no wrong nor being selfish to what was & is God's purpose in everyone's life. So, to end this post... I was blind, now I see. (John 9:25)
~ Lecrae (Don't Waste Your Life)
I wonder why people have this crazy notion that if God doesn't agree with us satisfying our fleshly desires then that means He isn't a loving God? Like, really? Like, honestly, I used to live in this sin that I couldn't understand that God would call sin. My way of thinking was "well God made us & He wants us to be happy 'cause He loves us & well I don't care what anyone has to say about my life"
But, little did I know or understood, that we were NOT made for ourselves!
We were created for Him! Outta the dust He made us for Him! He elects us & He SAVES us, for Him! Jesus comes & raises, for Him!
Now why shouldn't I negate myself? (The Father denied His right to bring His wrath upon me) Why not die to self, so He could live in me? The world can call it what they want! They can call - denying our flesh & surrendering our sins - suppression, but who says that suppressing our flesh is wrong? Especially when it's for an Infinite God. I am blessed (we are all blessed!) that we could find joy & still live a free & righteous life in Christ, while not living for ourselves! I thank God that for the most part of my life I've found joy in being selfless, I've always enjoyed being the 'giver' but while I lived in that sin (that by the way was eating me inside) I didn't think that was a selfish act of the flesh, I didn't think it was something I could give away, not even to God for Him to do away with. I was fooled by the enemy to believe I was doing no wrong nor being selfish to what was & is God's purpose in everyone's life. So, to end this post... I was blind, now I see. (John 9:25)
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
There's too much to say about Urban Outfitters & it aint anything
good. All I can say is to do some research on them. It is just plain
scary, evil & demonic. I think it's the worst considering the recent
conflicts from the many different disputes. Honestly this really must
be the end times. This is no joke. Look back 20 yrs from now and compare
it to today. Look at how much & the speed of evil infesting the
world in the last 10 yrs. Pray ppl! Pray!!!
HERE ARE SOME LINKS:
https://www.google.com/search?q=urban+outfitters+controversy&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
http://instagram.com/p/OP38-hxtrw/
HERE ARE SOME LINKS:
https://www.google.com/search?q=urban+outfitters+controversy&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
http://instagram.com/p/OP38-hxtrw/
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Beware of Personal Favoritism
James 2: 1-13 (NKJV)
Beware of Personal Favoritism
My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” 4 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? 7 Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?
8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well; 9 but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
{It saddens me that many "church's" are like this, showing partiality & some may not even consciously know that they're doing this. They don't realize that's one reason ppl don't seek the church even when they long so sooooo desperately to be part of the body of Christ, and sadly some that were in the church felt left out and decided to find love and acceptance in the world. Church isn't supposed to be consisted of many groups of ppl it's supposed to be consisted of ONE group of BELIEVERS! The "clics" & "exclusive groups" should be left in the world! We should all go out into the world & call in those ppl who others call "outcast" The church is the best place for the WORLDY outcast we all should be outcast of the world. Lets go out there and break free those clics & exclusive groups and welcome them in an ALL INCLUSIVE BODY OF CHRIST THE CHURCH! THE BRIDE! THE HANDS & FEET!}
Beware of Personal Favoritism
My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” 4 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? 7 Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?
8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well; 9 but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
{It saddens me that many "church's" are like this, showing partiality & some may not even consciously know that they're doing this. They don't realize that's one reason ppl don't seek the church even when they long so sooooo desperately to be part of the body of Christ, and sadly some that were in the church felt left out and decided to find love and acceptance in the world. Church isn't supposed to be consisted of many groups of ppl it's supposed to be consisted of ONE group of BELIEVERS! The "clics" & "exclusive groups" should be left in the world! We should all go out into the world & call in those ppl who others call "outcast" The church is the best place for the WORLDY outcast we all should be outcast of the world. Lets go out there and break free those clics & exclusive groups and welcome them in an ALL INCLUSIVE BODY OF CHRIST THE CHURCH! THE BRIDE! THE HANDS & FEET!}
Saturday, July 28, 2012
An awesome follow up to my previous post - Lecrae - Church Clothes
This is a good follow up to my previous post. If you aren't real good at listening/understanding rap please try looking up the lyrics. Lecrae is rapping in an ironic & also a bit sarcastic way from a worldly/judgmental perspective view of The Church.
PS. If you're one of the kinds of ppl that see no glory in Christian rap please try to at least open your mind/heart to the lyrics & for 3 minutes forget about how you feel towards this particular Christian music/worship.
PS. If you're one of the kinds of ppl that see no glory in Christian rap please try to at least open your mind/heart to the lyrics & for 3 minutes forget about how you feel towards this particular Christian music/worship.
Change in the world & in the church can only start with YOU...
Do
you think this world needs change? Are you one that says "I don't need
to be in church while there are 'fake' ppl in it."? So you feel
justified to do what you do. Well if y'all want change why not be part
of it instead of making endless wishes when you're not part of the
answer to your wishes or prayers. I thought just like that for many
years growing up & if it weren't for one night that I realized
I needed Jesus to be the change in me & acknowledged change came
from ME ALLOWING JESUS to do the work, I would never go to church or be
who I am today. I go to church for Jesus, I go to be a change in the
world and yes I go the be PART of the change in the church & with
the church. Church can't change me, Jesus can. You've might've heard
that "the church is like a hospital for sick ppl" and yes its a good
analogy, but think about this: when you go to the hospital to get
cured/better do you seek to get cured by the nurse or by the Doctor? I
go to church not to be changed/better by the pastor I go to get cured by
The Doctor/Jesus. Nurses like pastors are simply "good" helpers, but
they can only do so much. So if you go to see how well the church can
make you its like expecting the nurses to give you their own personal
"medical" advice instead of actually waiting for the nurses to come back
with a reply from the doctor. Also, the nurses do give us many times a
reply from the doctor but they always set an appointment for you to
personally meet the doctor & to truly see what the doctors advice
is. Same thing in church we can get a word from our heavenly Doctor
trough our pastors, but we get to personally meet Him & know His
genuine advice when we set an appointment to meet Him personally trough
His Word/trough His Holy Bible! _\m/
I hope this all made sense and it wasn't "all over the place", lol.
I hope this all made sense and it wasn't "all over the place", lol.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
RECONCILIATION trailer
Very good movie! I actually believe is one of the most honest movies ever made. I don't mean necessarily the Christian part alone ('cause sadly not many "Christians" ever get to this point) I mean the real life struggles that Jesus came to set us free from, TOO! HIS Grace is for ALL and not for a select few.
Friday, July 20, 2012
As Paul once said...
Romans 7:13-25 (NIV)
13 Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! Nevertheless, in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it used what is good to bring about my death, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful. 14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
{God knows my sins, He knows those recent sins I've been continually falling into. I know that God is a forgiving God. However, recently I've asked myself:
"Can God really forgive me even when I continue to sin in that which I hate & wish I did not do, in the sin I feel I can't really control nor feel like I have enough self will to stop?"
So today I remembered the verse above #15 & decided to read more into its entire context (vs 13-25) to see if I can find some hope for my struggles. Thankfully I do find hope in it. I understand that I am sinful I'll never get it entirely right on this side of heaven & it is the sin of my flesh that causes me to do what I do NOT want to do. But ,I also know that the Holy Spirit dwells in me that convicts me continually. & I acknowledge that God's law & commandments are Truth. It is because of my remorse that I know I'm wrong & I know that who I am, whether I like it or not, is a sinner. I, also, know that as long as I have the Holy Spirit in me & I feel remorseful there is still hope for me yet. I am not saying that because I feel what I feel & know what I know is wrong - excuses me & therefore will allow me to enter into eternity with my LORD, what I AM saying is that while I still am alive & I am conscious of my sin I still have hope of being set free of that of which I hate, so I will continue to pray (& ask others to the same for me) to Jesus to help me turn away from that I feel I'm becoming captive of.
I THANK GOD FOR THE HOPE HE HAS GIVEN ME TROUGH THESE VERSES, SO I CONFESS TO EVERYONE, I SIN! I PRAY GOD THAT YOU WILL BLESS ME & SET ME FREE FROM THAT OF WHICH YOU HATE & THEREFORE I, TOO, HATE! MY HEART BRAKES WHEN I KNOW YOUR HAS BEEN THOUSANDS OF YRS AGO & HOW EACH TIME I SIN IT BREAKS YOUR HEART AGAIN. FORGIVE ME & THANKS FOR THE DELIVERANCE YOU WILL SOON GIVE ME FROM THIS BONDAGE. IN JESUS' NAME I PRAY. AMEN!}
13 Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! Nevertheless, in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it used what is good to bring about my death, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful. 14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
{God knows my sins, He knows those recent sins I've been continually falling into. I know that God is a forgiving God. However, recently I've asked myself:
"Can God really forgive me even when I continue to sin in that which I hate & wish I did not do, in the sin I feel I can't really control nor feel like I have enough self will to stop?"
So today I remembered the verse above #15 & decided to read more into its entire context (vs 13-25) to see if I can find some hope for my struggles. Thankfully I do find hope in it. I understand that I am sinful I'll never get it entirely right on this side of heaven & it is the sin of my flesh that causes me to do what I do NOT want to do. But ,I also know that the Holy Spirit dwells in me that convicts me continually. & I acknowledge that God's law & commandments are Truth. It is because of my remorse that I know I'm wrong & I know that who I am, whether I like it or not, is a sinner. I, also, know that as long as I have the Holy Spirit in me & I feel remorseful there is still hope for me yet. I am not saying that because I feel what I feel & know what I know is wrong - excuses me & therefore will allow me to enter into eternity with my LORD, what I AM saying is that while I still am alive & I am conscious of my sin I still have hope of being set free of that of which I hate, so I will continue to pray (& ask others to the same for me) to Jesus to help me turn away from that I feel I'm becoming captive of.
I THANK GOD FOR THE HOPE HE HAS GIVEN ME TROUGH THESE VERSES, SO I CONFESS TO EVERYONE, I SIN! I PRAY GOD THAT YOU WILL BLESS ME & SET ME FREE FROM THAT OF WHICH YOU HATE & THEREFORE I, TOO, HATE! MY HEART BRAKES WHEN I KNOW YOUR HAS BEEN THOUSANDS OF YRS AGO & HOW EACH TIME I SIN IT BREAKS YOUR HEART AGAIN. FORGIVE ME & THANKS FOR THE DELIVERANCE YOU WILL SOON GIVE ME FROM THIS BONDAGE. IN JESUS' NAME I PRAY. AMEN!}
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Trials & Adversities are like an oven...
"He pours the cream of His Spirit over everything, sprinkles some grace
and mercy on top, puts it in a hot oven of trial & adversity, & -
voilà ! - a delicious offering we never thought our lives would ever
produce again, ready to serve to a hungry world that's equally in need
of redemption." ~Priscilla Shirer (A study from Jonah: Navigating a Life
Interrupted)
(This is perfect for me to remember. When I'm in hardships all I need is to remember is that I'm still in the oven & The Master Chef is watching when I'm ready to be taken out & be served to feed this hungry world) Ha!, sometimes I wanna think I know more than the Chef & so I demand to be taken out of the oven because I feel I might just be over cooked & its not til I realize I'm the product of the Chef & not til He knows I'm ready will I be a serving for others, so it's when I realize "yup, I need a bit more roasting" :)
(This is perfect for me to remember. When I'm in hardships all I need is to remember is that I'm still in the oven & The Master Chef is watching when I'm ready to be taken out & be served to feed this hungry world) Ha!, sometimes I wanna think I know more than the Chef & so I demand to be taken out of the oven because I feel I might just be over cooked & its not til I realize I'm the product of the Chef & not til He knows I'm ready will I be a serving for others, so it's when I realize "yup, I need a bit more roasting" :)
When you throw things into your buggy at the grocery store do u stop &
think how blessed you are because YOU CAN buy those things? I'm talking
especially to ppl like me who sometimes have it hard & live check by
check. Why do I? Because we can complain how hard we have it (& we
do have it hard no doubt about it) but I know there are many out there
like me who lash out at God 'cause we're stressing, fretting
about living on a real tight budget, but hey at least we have a budget.
I've always acknowledged how others have it worse, but right now as I
was shopping & throwing things in my buggy that were wants & not
needs made me realize it even more. It's like God was telling me "why
do u complain so much when others have NOTHING & u get to do what u
just did? I gave you the blessing to pick what u wanted to throw in your
buggy. Thank me, stop complaining & acknowledge what I'm doing for
u" (& I did do as He said which also persuaded me to ask y'all these
questions) I've never been much of a complainer, but in the past year I
have, which its been mostly about life & God's purpose for my life. So I'm glad He is faithful & a
Great Teacher who teaches me how blessed I am. I can't wait til the
day I can be a big blessing to others & to be God's vessel in which
He can display His love & mercy. I thank God for the very lil (or
a lot as those who aren't as blessed would say) of what I have & I pray
He would bless, as much as He's blessed us, to those who have it worse
than us. I pray He continues to be patient & show me all that I am
blessed w/ every day! All in Jesus' Name I pray & thank Him... Amen!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
K-LOVE Kari Jobe "Steady My Heart" LIVE
♬ Even when it hurts ♫
♪ Even when it's hard ♩
♫ Even when it all just falls apart ♬
♩ I will run to You ♪
♪ ‘Cause I know that You are ♫
♬Lover of my soul, Healer of my scars ♪
♪ Even when it's hard ♩
♫ Even when it all just falls apart ♬
♩ I will run to You ♪
♪ ‘Cause I know that You are ♫
♬Lover of my soul, Healer of my scars ♪
Monday, July 2, 2012
Sunday, July 1, 2012
I don't know if it's just me or what, but I have an even deeper reason
to think God is soon to come because there are tons of ppl coming to
know God, being saved, and surprisingly these ppl are ppl no one would
think they would. However, sadly, a lot more ppl are becoming even more
wicked & surprisingly these are ppl no one would think they would be.
(Ironic, huh?)
Matthew 7:14 (NLT)
14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
Ask yourself, "which group do I fit in?" If your answer is w/ God, AMEN. So be alert you don't allow Satan's temptations get a hold of you, because trust me he wants to add you to his group! Now if you answered either "I don't know, I'm a 'good' person so I think I am worthy of God" or your answer was "eh, God, really?" I pray you would come to meet Him before it's too late! Remember no one is saved because they are 'good' NO ONE is good. God is good! We are saved only trough Jesus & we can only try to be good IMITATORS of what it truly means to be Good (Jesus)!
I pray I can be the best possible Jesus IMITATOR!
Lets all be the best Jesus IMITATORS!
Matthew 7:14 (NLT)
14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
Ask yourself, "which group do I fit in?" If your answer is w/ God, AMEN. So be alert you don't allow Satan's temptations get a hold of you, because trust me he wants to add you to his group! Now if you answered either "I don't know, I'm a 'good' person so I think I am worthy of God" or your answer was "eh, God, really?" I pray you would come to meet Him before it's too late! Remember no one is saved because they are 'good' NO ONE is good. God is good! We are saved only trough Jesus & we can only try to be good IMITATORS of what it truly means to be Good (Jesus)!
I pray I can be the best possible Jesus IMITATOR!
Lets all be the best Jesus IMITATORS!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I've been seeing lately a lot of men faithfully serving the LORD &
honestly growing up I've never really seen that in many ppl
(particularly men) And I don't think there is ANYTHING more attractive
in a man than his love & fire for God. A man who places God before
ANYONE/ANYTHING (even his own fleshly desires) & isn't ashamed of
being called a fanatic or "obsessive". (This applies to everyone, even
women). Too many ppl like to say "too much of anything is bad" Well I
faithfully disagree when someone says that a persons obsession for God
is bad. There's no such thing as too much love for God if anything there
isn't much love :( The kind of obsession that is bad is the one when we
are hooked/idolizing things we think are "good." Obsession is not bad
if its placed in the One & Only God. My obsession is love &
devotion to God & to live my life for Him & not for me or anyone
else. So of-course I think these things make anyone extremely more
attractive than anything else. God is my 1st, 2nd, & 3rd choice
(only choice). He's above the love for my fam/frnds, above ANYONE elses
beliefs or rules, & above my OWN fleshly desires. :)
Friday, June 22, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Psalm 139:13-18 (NIRV)
13 You created the deepest parts of my being.
You put me together inside my mother's body.
14 How you made me is amazing and wonderful.
I praise you for that.
What you have done is wonderful.
I know that very well.
15 None of my bones was hidden from you
when you made me inside my mother's body.
That place was as dark as the deepest parts of the earth.
When you were putting me together there,
16 your eyes saw my body even before it was formed.
You planned how many days I would live.
You wrote down the number of them in your book
before I had lived through even one of them.
17 God, your thoughts about me are priceless.
No one can possibly add them all up.
18 If I could count them,
they would be more than the grains of sand.
If I were to fall asleep counting and then wake up,
you would still be there with me.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
This is why a man is to leave his father and mother and stick with his wife, and they are to be one flesh.
Matthew 19:6 (CJB)
6 Thus they are no longer two, but one. So then, no one should split apart what God has joined together.”
1 Corinthians 7:2 (CJB)
2 ... let each man have his own wife and each woman her own husband.
Exodus 20:14 (NKJV)
14 “You shall not commit adultery.
Colossians 3:19 (CJB)
19 Husbands, love your wives and don’t treat them harshly.
1 Peter 3:7 (CJB)
7 You husbands, likewise, conduct your married lives with understanding. Although your wife may be weaker physically, you should respect her as a fellow-heir of the gift of Life. If you don’t, your prayers will be blocked.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus || Spoken Word
I feel that any Religion that says they're the "right religion" is claiming to be "self righteous". Now is that something God wants us to act like? I believe that any Christian Church that does not call or believe they are the "right church" & does not believe that they are the only way to Jesus is what a Church is/ The Bride of Jesus. We are all humans who are sinners & therefore can never be RIGHT on our own or w/ religion but only tru Jesus who cleansed us from our sins. So how can we meet w/ Jesus if not tru religion?... You can meet Him tru His Word, The HOLY BIBLE. We can all be in communion w/ our fellow believers/Christians in any building because a church is not a place where we go learn about God, but rather a group of people who just meets up in "one" place a few times a week. However, we're the church 24/7, we are The Church and Gods hands & feet. Any Christian Church (group of ppl) that follows the Bible & knows our salvation comes from Jesus & not from any religion/denomination is what I believe to be The Church that is allowing the Holy Spirit to the preaching. The Church CAN be in any & all parts of the world all we need in order for that to happen is ask God to help us & guide us in the way we should spread His Word & His Gospel. I pray that I may have been able to help someone who didn't care for Jesus or His church based on religion based on how some self proclaimed "self righteous" person treated them. I also want to make clear since we are the ones that consist of what is called The Church please understand who we all are, you & I are not perfect so don't depend on someone who calls themselves Christian or Pastor to be Christlike 'cause at the end of the day you are responsible of your own relationship with Jesus and what He has to offer, SALVATION . Are you going to allow what other Christians do affect the way you feel towards Jesus or are you going to allow Jesus/The Bible to be the One to control how you feel and live? Its a choice, YOUR choice, & like Joshua 24:15 says, ... But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
NOTE: My blog page is in no way related to this guys page. I don't know him, so my comments might not necessarily mean we see things the same way. However, I clearly see somethings the same he does and it is why I have posted, so far, two of his videos. Also, I don't ever mean/intend to judge or condemn any one so if it does ever come across that way I truly apologize c~:
NOTE: My blog page is in no way related to this guys page. I don't know him, so my comments might not necessarily mean we see things the same way. However, I clearly see somethings the same he does and it is why I have posted, so far, two of his videos. Also, I don't ever mean/intend to judge or condemn any one so if it does ever come across that way I truly apologize c~:
Sexual Healing
From 4:05 on, this guy always triggers something in me, I can feel Jesus speaking tru him telling me how He loves me. It really does make me love Jesus even more & I wonder "why???" I who could never love Him as much as He loves me & while I continue failing Him He remains faithful, loving, merciful, just, and MORE than willing to forgive me. It makes me realize how unworthy I am of such love, but it also makes me want to be more Christlike & live my life to worship & honor Him! Like a quote I once read "I cant brag about my love for God because I fail Him daily. But I can brag about His love for me because it NEVER FAILS." _\m/ Jesus
Friday, May 25, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
One of my favorite stories in the Bible are found in Acts 5:17-42 I especially love this part:
40 The others accepted his advice. They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus, and they let them go.
41 The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. 42 And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
wow rejoicing after having their "behinds" whooped. Now that's what you call being positive no matter the circumstances. :)
40 The others accepted his advice. They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus, and they let them go.
41 The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. 42 And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
wow rejoicing after having their "behinds" whooped. Now that's what you call being positive no matter the circumstances. :)
Friday, May 18, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
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| Exodus 20:16 (NKJV) *9th commandment 16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Proverbs 14:5 (NKJV) 5 A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies. |
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| Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) 7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. |
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