tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21480270279575387182024-03-13T06:59:38.342-05:00Walk In VictoryVeronica Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08699170490970408848noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148027027957538718.post-15174677282342219432016-09-01T05:00:00.000-05:002016-09-01T05:00:02.511-05:00Under New Ownership<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">challenges set before me. Thank you for caring about each and every one of them. Help me to replace all the worries and stress with wholehearted trust in You. Thank you for causing all things to work for good. I praise You Lord, only you can make all things work for my good. Bless my friends, family, and colleagues that they may live stress free lives, casting all their cares upon You.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Help us stand boldly in your sufficient grace. In the name of Christ Jesus, Amen.</span></i></div>
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When an existing establishment is purchased there is usually some notice of new ownership. The prior owner is no longer able to demonstrate authority over the decisions. In fact, quite often the business has a sign that reads "under new management". This allows all patrons to know that there has been some exchange of purchase as well as authority. </div>
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The previous owner does not have authority to determine how the business should be ran. He would be completely out of order if he were attempting to implement his ideas in the new owner's establishment. He has forfeited the right to make such decisions. In asmuch as he no longer has the power to set forth direction, he also is not responsible for the outcome. The new management is responsible for setting the direction as well as the success of the business.</div>
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In the life of a Christian there is a point of exchange when we, through a surrendering of will, acknowledge that we are under new ownership. Many believers never experience this exchange and if you must ponder whether or not you have, you haven't. Acknowledging that you haven't allows the opportunity for the future. </div>
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Many people arrive at this point of surrender due to some great hardship, or burden they find to difficult to bear. It goes against the natural man and his desire to surrender himself completely to anything. From the Garden of Eden, mankind has always attempted to exert his independence. The truth is the cost is seemingly high, we give up our right to choose and decide to the One who owns us.</div>
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There is such a freedom in saying, my times are in His hands. In the face of disaster we are certain that He takes full responsiblity for the outcome because we submit ourselves to His ownership. At times He chooses to glorify Himself in ways that make us weak. And then He reveals Himself in ways that we rejoice in His strength. </div>
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Although it appears as the simple life, it is the most exhilarating, adventuruous journey that one could ever imagine. Joyous tears and exuberant celebrations are a common stay in the mist of hardship and trials because His loving arms are near. </div>
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At times others want an answer, what is the plan? Very often the answer is, "He hasn't told me yet". The most amazing thing is, as your primary focus is being about His business, you can rest assure that He takes care of yours in greater detail than you can. The signs of being Under New Management overflows into a life of everyone who yields to the new Owner.</div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: "courier";">and stand firm in </span></em><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: "courier";">your sufficient grace. Loving Father, Thank you </span></em></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: "courier";">for being my </span></em><em style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: "courier";">Deliverer. In Jesus' name, Amen.</span></em></div>
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<em style="font-style: italic;">Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." Daniel 3:16-18</em></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had refused to bow down to the golden statue. The king gave them one last chance to bow down and they responded by saying we don't need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. In fact, they replied, if we are thrown into the furnace the God we serve can deliver us from it, He can deliver us through it or He can deliver us by it, but we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image of yours. When I am in a bad situation I reall</span>y want to be delivered from it but I know that my God can deliver me from it, through it, or by it.</div>
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Quite often we have the idea that geniune faith is hoping strongly toward the outcome we so desire. It is almost as though we project our greatest desire upon God and demand that He comes through. That is not the true essence of faith. Faith doesn't demand an outcome it trust inspite of the outcome. It is erroneous to think that people aren't healed simply because they don't believe hard enough. In many cases their infirmity is a part of God's greater purpose. He is glorified by it--His strength is made perfect in weakness. The apostle Paul wrote much of the New Testament and yet he suffered an infirmity. Inspite of our greatest desire, true faith is believing that after we have asked for what we desire whatever God allows we will trust Him with the outcome for His greater purpose. </div>
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When I say that He is my Deliverer I have to know that He can deliver me from a situation and allow me to avoid all the pain and struggle associated with it. He miraculously snatches me from the <strong style="font-weight: 700;"><u>midst </u></strong>of a great trial. At the same time I must understand that He can deliver me through it and allow me to experience hardship and great adversity to demonstrate His grace, His strength and His power. My times are always in His hands. And inspite of many teachings on healing when my time comes to enter the pearly gates and walk the streets of gold He can deliver me by whatever it is and bring me to Himself. Glory to the finished work on calvary that death has no power over me! It is the last enemy that Christ will destroy.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">No one ever asks to be placed in the fiery furnace but when God delivers you through something that is very challenging there is kingdom glory at stake. The king had the three men bound and thrown into t</span><span style="color: black;">h</span>e fiery furnac<b style="text-decoration: underline;">e</b> but then he saw four unbound men walking around in the fiery furnace. When he called for the three men to come out of the furnace he was surprised by what he saw. Not only did they come out, they came out without a singed hair, without a scorched robe, and without the smell of smoke. God was glorified! In the end King Nebuchadnezzar praised their God and acknowledged that He had protected them. He even promoted Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego. </div>
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It is my natural human desire to avoid going through hardship or struggle. And yet I know that many deepest spiritual deposits happen during the most challenging days. I'm grateful to God that when He deliver's you through a thing He is in the thick of it with you. Not only has He delivered me from my sins and the penalty they deserve. My Deliverer is capable of delivering me from,through or by whatever life may bring. Glory to His Name!</div>
Veronica Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08699170490970408848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148027027957538718.post-76043627264051237982016-08-18T11:46:00.000-05:002016-08-18T11:46:00.148-05:00A Single Issue<br />
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<em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_23788">The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, "When you help the Hebrew women in childbirth and observe them on the delivery stool, if it </em><em>is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live." The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.</em> <em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_23790">Exodus 1:15-17</em></div>
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In recent months I came face to face with a horrific, startling truth. What is the #1 cause of death for African Americans? Heart disease, Cancer, or Violence? None of the above. The leading cause of death for African Americans is abortion. It's been said that the most unsafe place for an African American child in this country is in it's mother's womb. In Proverbs 6:17, one of the seven things that the Lord hates-- hands that shed innocent blood. That we might launch a prayer campaign for the hearts and minds of mothers and fathers to honor God in trying times.</div>
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In the mist of great oppression the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly The new Egyptian king's plan included killing the Hebrew baby boy's in his effort to weaken the Israelites. He instructed the Hebrew midwives to kill the babies but they feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt told them to. They let the boys live. So then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, "why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live? " </div>
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The midwives answered Pharaoh, Hebrew women aren't like the Egyptians. The give birth before the midwives arrive. In Exodus 1:20, God was kind to the midwives and because they feared Him, he gave them families of their own. Many men and women have failed to make the right decision in a difficult time and yet God's forgiveness is available to all that ask. We cannot out sin the grace of God. In fact every mother and father who has lost a infant/young child to death, to include abortion or miscarriage will someday be reunited with that child in heaven if the mother and father have receive Jesus Christ. However, we cannot solve problems that we are not willing to acknowledge. Our hearts should be broken before the Lord as well as for the 1,400 black babies that die each day due to abortion. Tragedy is never an issue of race and all babies matter as much as the black ones. The startling truth is the affect on the African American baby are disproportionally greater than all other races combined.</div>
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In the black community and this is a statistic that most people don't know, is that over 1400 black babies a day are lynched out of their mother's womb. At the end of the day when the sun goes down today, when it goes down tomorrow, another 1400 black babies would have died. That is devastating our community. Here's what's happening. Demographers have said to us this fact, that it takes 2.1 children per family in order for a family to replace itself -- 2.1. In America because of Roe v Wade in the white community it is down to 1.8. Demographers tell us when it goes to 1.8, it is at a place called "irreversible reduction." It takes about 100 years to turn it back around. We have reached in the white community irreversible reduction. In the black community it is 0.9. We're having 0.9 babies per family -- that's called elimination. And that has been the goal and the mission of the eugenics movement in America and the genocide that is going on by Margaret Sanger and the Planned Parenthood group and the abortion industry has targeted the black community. From the time that Margaret Sanger stepped her foot on the scene, the eugenicists found in her an ally to produce a genocidal holocaust in the black community. In the 1960s and the 1970s, black people were resisting it and they took to the streets. And most people don't know the Black Panthers came into existence for one reason, to run Planned Parenthood out of our community. That's why they came into existence. Of course, they had some other political ideologies that were on the left but nonetheless, the reason why they came in was to try to push Planned Parenthood out because they realized that these people were targeting our babies and our women and they have been successful and their success has been because of a deception.</div>
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This is when Saul learns that obedience is better than sacrifice because his decision to rebel against God caused him his leadership position. In Christiandom, quite naturally we frown on idolatry and witchcraft but rebeling against God is comparable to these sins. Quite often we aren't loud and obnoxious about it, we just go our own way when God is instructing us differently. How costly is this? In Saul's case, the Amalekites were a people who were against what was godly. The nice guy Saul decided to let their <em>leader</em>, King Agag live.</div>
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First of all, the Amalekites had attacked the Israelites after they fled from Egypt so God was going to punish them using Saul. In Exodus 17:8-16, Joshua fought the Amalekites and as long as Moses arm was held up he was victorious. In fact Aaron and Hur held up Moses' hand as he grew tired to ensure victory. When Moses built the altar the LORD is my Banner, He said, "For hands were lifted up to the throne of the LORD. The LORD will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation." </div>
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We continue to see the impact of Saul's disobedience because the task that he had been given by God was to completely destroy this people. And yet in the story of Queen Esther we find them still alive. In the book of Esther, Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, is the adversary that plots to kill the entire Jewish race because Mordecai the Jew, would not bow down to him. It is believed that Haman was an Amalekite and a descendant of Agag. </div>
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As I've attempted to connect the dots of how costly Saul's disobedience was to the Israelites, I can look more closely to my own life. More often than not there are lasting consequence of being a rebel. The Lord our God has never asked us to violate His principles to make an offering to Him. It's like robbing a bank and giving a large tithe and offering from your spoils. Oddly as it seems, we are frequently faced with the choice to trust and obey God or to rebel and sacrifice to Him. We all have an idea of what happens to a rebel. It's not good. Regardless to how hard a road and how desperate the situation obedience is always better than sacrifice.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">a love that never changes. I'm convinced that nothing can separate me</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">from your love-not trial, hardship or death, not things past or even</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">things to come. And when I blow it you already knew I would blow it and</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">yet you love me so. Thank you for Jesus, my wonderful Savior. I'm so</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">grateful for His redeeming love. I know that knowledge puffs up but</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Most recently there have been many verbal attacks on "organized</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">plans of liberal and secular views. There are many occasions when Bible</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">believing Christians are challenged by their open minded counterparts.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We are likely to hear accusations as to whether the Bible is true or</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">suggestions that parts of the Bible have been removed.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The truth about the Bible is it is the best selling, most read book of</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">all times. There is more physical evidence than every before of it's</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">accuracy. It is a book that was cannonized in completion. It has been</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">translated into more languages than any other book. Some try to negate</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the authority of scripture by imply that if the writer wasn't Jesus then</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the text is subject to be errant. And yet in 2 Peter 1:20-21 we learn,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the Holy Spirit." (2 Peter 1:20-21) God's word provides direction for us</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">to navigate through life. Liken to my GPS, I am not responsible of</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">remembering the location of every precept. However, it is my weapon and</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">spiritual navigator, in order to live victoriously I must know how to</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">use it. In 2 Peter 2, we learn that false teachers come into our mist</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">who are greedy, immoral and prey on the weak. These teachers appeal to</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the sinful nature and often build large ministries on what is false. Far</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">too often these false teachings are so influential because the people of</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">God do not measure them against the truth of God's word. Hebrews 4:12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">says, "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We live in a time where their is a spirit of rebelliousness that has</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">flooded the hearts of men and women. A time when the Bible is being</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">rewritten to be gender neutral to prescribe to a modern way. Many</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">believe that the Bible is blocking their freedom when those of us who</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">study God's word know that it perserves true freedom. Only when Christ</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">has set us free are we free indeed. Every Bible believing Christian</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">needs to study God's word for themselves. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">follow God's law. The hearts of the people had turned so far from God</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">until they were reaping the consequence of their disobedience. They</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">were slaves in a land that God had given to their forefathers due to</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">their sin. When we allow God's word to teach us, rebuke us, correct us</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and train us then and only then are we thoroughly equipped for any good</span><br />
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<em>Lord, L</em><em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_32027">et everything that has breathe praise you Lord! Thank </em></div>
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<em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_31972">I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.<sup class="yiv1108359169versenum" id="yiv1108359169en-NIV-26694"> <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_32049" style="font-size: medium;">John 15:5-8</span></sup></em></div>
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Scripture clearly states we can do <em>nothing</em> apart from the Vine. It reminds me of faux fruit arrangements on display as a table centerpiece. The eye may be tricked for a few moments to believe the fruit is real but when we pick it up it becomes obvious to lack nutritious value. When we are close to the Vine (Christ) the byproduct is we are fruitful. When our lives are bearing much fruit its clear that we are close to the Vine. The Gardener (God) ensures that those who remain in the Vine bear much fruit. Quite naturally believers can focus less on how to be fruitfulness and more on a close relationship with Christ. Our efforts can be compared to decorative fruit when they lack a Christ connection.<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_32058" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_32057" style="font-family: "calibri";"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_32056" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">There are times in life when storms are raging and we are doing our best to stick the course and keep the faith. As I read this passage I noticed that the first thing Jesus told his disciples is let us go to the other side. Since Jesus had already told them they were going to the other side, they were going regardless of the storm and it's threat. His words are always true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">These are times when we are in a situation and He says it's going to be alright. And that is all that we have to hold on to. Isn't it enough to have a word from the Lord? The threat is real and there is no evidence of Him working on our behalf and yet by faith we must hear the voice of God and to know that He is above all- yes, even the raging winds and the waves obey Him. The question is not if but when, and the answer is whenever He determines, He will speak peace be still and the storm <em>has</em> to go away.</span></div>
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<em>And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live." </em></div>
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Moses wanted a new revelation of God. He wanted to know the Him better so he asked to see the glory of the Lord. And although Moses really didn't know what he was asking for the Lord responded by revealing Himself to Moses in a new way. Moses wanted to see God but no man can see the Lord's face and live. I'm so glad that the Lord knows what's best for us inspite of what we might ask of Him.</div>
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Moses stood on Mount Sinai and the Lord came down in cloud. He hid Moses in the cleft in the rock and covered him with his hand until he passed. Then he removed his hand and allowed Moses to see his back. He allowed Moses to see his back, but Moses could not see His face. And as the Lord passed by in front of Moses proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished...(Exodus 34:6-7)" </div>
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. And here we have Moses experiencing God's first self disclosure in scripture. Moses is getting a new revelation of who the Lord truly is. His response is he bowed to the ground at once and worship. When the glory of the Lord enters we are <em>always</em> humbled. Here Moses was about to begin a new phase of his journey because he's bringing the ten commandments down to the people. Sometimes a believer is in need of a new revelation of the Lord.</div>
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A greater insight into God's nature and character would bless Moses as well as those under his leadership. Far too often the body of Christ misses the opportunity to see the glory of God because our vision is far too short sighted, we tie God's glory to tangible things. God's glory brings me face to face with truth, most often it brings godly sorrow which leads me to repent of my sins. I find a deeper commitment, spiritual hunger and spiritual insight when the Lord reveals Himself. Pray that God reveals Himself to us in a personal way so that we too can learn more about His glory.</div>
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<em>Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. James 4:13-17</em></div>
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We all should responsibly plan. However, the problem comes when our plans become idols and we invest all of our hopes and dreams into our ability to plan and to implement our plans. I've heard many explain their plan in great detail while boasting in their ability to carry it out successfully. Some time ago I was speaking to a young wife and she stated that her children were planned and that everything in her house was planned. As I listened I realized that she had no idea the grace of God in that. Many women are so very grateful when a child is born because through many attempts they realize that God is in control. As far as financial planning is concerned God has blessed her in such way that storms such as job loss and illness had bypassed her home. What I've learned is it is by the grace of God that plans work the way we would like them too. </div>
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My mother-in-law says it best when she tells her plans and she always adds if it's the Lord wills. It's a humbling thing to acknowledge that on tomorrow I may be incapable of doing what comes so easy for me today. And even more she lives as one who believes it. She doesn't delay to do the good she could today because tomorrow is not promised. Each of us has hopes for the future but let us add to them if it's the Lord's will.</div>
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A simple question is, do we work to be saved or do we work because we are saved? <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some will say things like, "I've got to get myself together so I can go to heaven, or "I have some habits I have to shake and then I'll give my life to God." When they speak it sounds like they need to do something to get right with God. It sounds like after they work then they will be acceptable to God. In fact, in sounds like after they clean themselves up then they can come to God.</span></div>
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It is unclear if they are always working and wondering have they done enough to be saved or if they really have received the spirit of promise which is the deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. Salvation is the gift of God, not attained by works so that no man can boast . When we truly believes something it moves us beyond cognitive recognition. When we believe we are moved to action.</div>
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In fact, when we come close to God his power working through our lives moves us to do something. Puny faith sees a person in need and believes someone else will come along to help. Fresh faith causes one to react like in the parable of the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan used his resources to aid a person in need.Whereas the Levite and the priest avoided the man beaten by robbers and left for dead at all cost. </div>
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In the book of James we are reminded that works and faith go hand in hand. Although we don't work to be saved we work because we saved. My works testify to my faith. Without any activity my faith is as dead as a doorknob. In Hebrews chapter 11 we are reminded what men and women accomplished by faith. As with us when we activate our faith it always works.<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_35154" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_35153" style="font-family: "calibri";"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_35152" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_35151" style="font-size: 12pt;"><em> </em></span></span></span></span><br />
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<em>"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:1-4</em></div>
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<em> </em>All Christians do not live the same distance from God. Some are closer to Him than others. Why else does scripture tell us to draw near to God? Quite interestingly enough those who have close relationships with the Lord are admired but every believer has the same opportunity to draw closer to Him. We are compelled to draw near to God. Jesus Christ is the true Vine and God the Father is the Gardener. And when we draw nearer to Christ an evident by product is that we are fruitful.</div>
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The modern church is at times confused on this one point. At times she measures her health on her busyness. We may view all of our church and community obligations as indication that we are productive while spending little to no private time drawing near to Christ. Sometimes the church is far to focus on growth plans and competitive analysis. We miss the opportunity to stay close to the Vine. <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Often times we have real obligations and commitments that require time that have to done but we must strive for personal intimacy. In this passage, the truth nugget speaks loud and clear. Beautiful edifice, gifted oratory, and modern presentation is not what makes for a healthy body--abiding in Him is the secret. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">What I've learned is that in my own strength my attempts are empty. I must be a spiritually connected person to do spiritual work. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">In a healthy love relationship couples are cautious to spend time together. The hours may be odd for many and the activities may be different than most but they strive for healthy communication in the relationship. After going through a season of living close to God and winding up seemingly far away from Him I've learned that staying close to anyone is intentional. Relationships we nurture tend to grow unlike those we neglect. </span></span></div>
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<em>a perfect Christian as I </em><em>am </em><em>a true witness </em><em>of your redeeming love. In Jesus' name, Amen.</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><em>The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. John 1:5</em></span> </div>
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If we are ever to dismantle one of Satan's greatest devices we must first learn the power of keeping a secret. Some are private matters and are better kept between those closes to us. However, far too often the body of Christ is unhealthy because we have lots of secrets. Quite naturally it seems that if we are struggling with sin we should hide it, but this my friend is the enemy's greatest power in our struggle. When we expose our struggle with sin the power of darkness is overcome by light.</div>
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The enemy's strategy is to divide and conquer so when we are involved in isolation and deception we play right into his hand. We dismantle his devices when we expose our struggles to trustworthy men and women. As soon as we tell what he’s harassing us about in darkness his greatest weapon of secrecy is destroyed. The secret is brought to light and he loses the threat of exposing us. We relinquish the guilt and embrace the redeeming love of Christ.</div>
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The fear of being exposed gives him power over our confidence because we retreat from the freedom we deserve. If we lie to others eventually we believe the lies which lead us deeper into darkness and his deceptive tactics. As we read the New Testament, the apostle Paul addresses all types of sin in the early church. God's people are not infallible, only He is. When we willingingly walk in darkness and pretend that we are walking in light we are hypocritical. </div>
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Sharing our struggle with those who make fun, gossip, or condemn us wouldn't be wise. Nevertheless, we find great encouragement and compassion in the arms of those who will help and pray that we overcome. Satan needs the dark to help us in destructive behaviors, thoughts, and attitudes. We must find freedom by exposing ourselves to the light of God's word. We pray that God will lead us to people who can help us in our time of need and not let keeping a secret have power over us.</div>
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Veronica Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08699170490970408848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2148027027957538718.post-58895368403371279452016-06-02T04:30:00.000-05:002016-06-02T04:30:01.639-05:00God's Cycle of Sufficiency<br />
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<em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_39403"> Lord God, I thank you for supplying my every need. You know what I need before I realize</em></div>
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<em> my </em><em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_39549">need. I thank you for my work and the job that you have given me. Help me to be a better </em></div>
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<em>Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit," says the LORD Almighty. "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the LORD Almighty. Malachi 3:10-12</em></div>
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Many people trust and believe in the workings of the lottery and the casinos much more than God's willingness to provide for his people. Years ago I was visiting a relative and while purchasing a lottery ticket the relative recommended that I buy one too. I was a freshman in college at the time and at first I lacked interest in purchasing a lottery ticket. As the individual went on and on to say how a single dollar could change my whole life and begin to paint a picture of me winning the lottery, I must admit I reached into my pocket and pulled out several dollar bills. </div>
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I vividly recall holding the ticket in my hands and as I studied it and read it the odds were listed on the back, I was dumbfounded. If I can recall the odds were about 1.5 million to 1. Let's just say, after seeing how great the odds were against me I have never played the lottery again. Which would eventually be followed by my convictions.</div>
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What seems to amaze me is that many Christians are very cautious about trusting God with all of their possessions. The enemy has sold us this lie that if we freely give all that we have to God he will make us impoverished. In fact, he persuades many to use much needed money at the casino and lottery convincing them they will win "big". In the meantime, the deceiver attempts to convince others that investing all that we are in God is not wise.</div>
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Do you really want to be blessed of God? You must learn to cooperate in God's cycle of sufficiency. I have come to observe a group Christians who appear to get special treatment but the truth is these people know the secret of living a blessed life. It seems as if these people own nothing because they consider themselves stewards but God releases everything for their use. These are people who give until it hurts- they give of their time, talents and treasure extravagantly. The astonishing thing about it is the people that God blesses lavishly are those who have open hands, freely they give and lavishly He blesses.</div>
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What I've learned is that if I close my hands when God wants me to open them He doesn't pry it open. He allows me to hold on to what I have. And yet when I release all that I have to God he gives me access to His resources in ways that my mind can barely comprehend. I knew what it was to be blessed of God before but the secret to greater access is greater availability. When what you have is at God's disposal for His purposes you have tapped into the cycle of sufficiency.</div>
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<i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_40534">My Father, My God. Creation bears witness, you are Creator and Sustainer of all. The </i></div>
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<em> “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” (Matthew 5:13)</em></div>
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If we are not careful, in our great opportunity to exercise our religious freedom and support those who disagree with us, we shrink back from being salty. Salt acts a preservative; in essence it adds flavor to that which it has been added.“Righteous exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people(Proverbs 14:34).” </div>
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I have a God given responsibility, as I apply God’s word to my life to affect the community, city and nation in which I live. I lose my saltiness when my being included in a culture does not add any distinction. My saltiness should be the fact that my life is marinated in what the Bible teaches and therefore it affects how I live my life and how I view the world. I’m not asserting to what I think, feel, or experience but agreeing with the God breathed word of the Bible. </div>
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Many Christians say, it has to get worse before Christ returns anyway. Although I think this is wrong who am I to impose my views on those who disagree with me? They say you have to separate church and state, we cannot hold political leaders to God’s moral standards. This is a cop out. When you live in a democracy, the leaders are a mirrored reflection of the preeminent views of the people. As a Christ follower, my ballot is caste with a consciousness towards Him. In as much as I have self interest and a personal agenda, I willingly forsake them both for Christ sake. If any man wants to be his disciple he must deny himself. I am persuaded that He will take care of the things that I entrust to Him.</div>
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We spend far too much time thinking what effect things will have on us when we have been left here to affect everything. What is being preserved does not ruin because the salt is just plain salty. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, the “if my people who are called by my name” are God’s people. When God’s judgment befalls a nation it is not because of the disobedience of unbelievers, it is because God’s people became so culturally relevant until they lost their saltiness. </div>
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In as much as those living in darkness may call us intolerant, the paradox is they are unwilling to <i>tolerate </i>us agreeing with what God has said. We’re not making it up as we go. In fact, some of it challenges us. As long as there is life in me I have a responsibility to agree with the living God. In the mists of trials, mockery and slander, my purpose in the earth is to be just plain salty.</div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41454" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41453" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41460" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41459" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41458" style="font-size: 12pt;">We have all met the type of people who like to drop names of their affiliation with important people. They are the types who usually don’t have a real connection with the famed or celebrated personalities, but in their search for significance they bask in the glory of the most noteworthy person they know. However, the celebrated person doesn’t really know them. Although modern media has made this more attainable, it’s not a new thing. From the early days of Jesus’ ministry there were those who claimed to know Him and yet he declared He never knew them. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41454" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41453" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41460" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41459" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41458" style="font-size: 12pt;">To know and be known is not due to my generous service or monetary giving. In most cases my service and giving preceded or succeeded it. Many people have participated in church service all of their lives and spent great energy on religious tradition but die without knowing Him. They can give testimony of all that Christ has been to everyone else except self-- they have no relationship with Him. All mankind is God’s creation but not all are His children. I believe this is by far the greatest blessing in the life of the Christian, to known and to be known by Him. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41454" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41453" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41460" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41459" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_41458" style="font-size: 12pt;">Social networking gives a real picture to our desire to know and be known. Quite honestly I can be overwhelmed by the constant feed from hundreds of friends on the internet. Who’s in the grocery store, on their way home from work or Wal-mart at times can at times be just plain tedious. And yet, there is one who delights in each of us even to the numbering of the hairs on our heads. My mom was still calling me the baby and He was well aware of my name. In fact, before I was formed in her womb He saw me. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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When a foreigner is visiting a country, he or she does not have the rights of the citizens of that country. For example, foreigners do not have the right to vote. As a Christ follower, my allegiance is to God. There are certain rights that Americans may have but due to my heavenly citzenship I forfeit these liberties. There are many civil disputes, life choices and alternatives in our nation that do not take take this into account.</div>
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In fact, many foreigners may have a working visa that allows them to live in this country. A working visa allows a person to stay as long as they are working. I too have a work assignment that designate my length of days in this foreign land. My life's purpose is to complete the works that were prepared in advanced for me to do.</div>
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Most often the stand out trait of a foreigner or alien is the dialect. It is often intriguing because the accent speaks of a different land. It may even sound strange. I too speak a language that is strange to many. My beliefs and values are so contrary to the norm until I am type caste as an alien. The mere fact that I refuse my sinful desires is counter culture. Living in a foreign land and being an alien is at times challenging, my words are misinterpreted, my work is misunderstood, and my country's identification is mistaken.</div>
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The fact that the apostle Paul urges me to live as an alien and stranger in this world let's me know there is urgency in resisting sinful desires. These desires are are at war against my very soul. They are apart of a greater plot and scheme. They will play me right into the hands of my enemy who seeks to bring me captive. His schemes are like those of a terrorist and his plan for me includes massive destruction instead of the abundant life that God's people should enjoy. Those who belong to a royal family most boldly express allegiance to the King of kings. Consider yourself an alien and a stranger, realizing that you have been sent here on assignment by God. You have all the right connections to influence the lives that He has purposed. Today I am reminding myself that I am a stranger and an alien to this world liken to one visiting a foreign country. </div>
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<em>Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!<br /> For His mercy endures forever.<br /> Let the redeemed of the LORD say so,<br /> Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,<br /> And gathered out of the lands,<br /> From the east and from the west,<br /> From the north and from the south. Psalm 107:1-3 (NKJV)</em> </div>
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Forgiveness allows a broken place in our life to become the backdrop to something beautiful. God's forgiveness takes the worst of who we are and transforms us into His likeness. The redemptive love of Christ takes our greatest failures and craft together an expression of beauty. Our broken places become no different than broken mosiac tiles creatively placed, displaying extravagant beauty and splendor.<br />
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These broken places become a defining thing like broken glass becoming a work of art. True forgiveness creatively takes a broken thing and makes it into a masterpiece Ask any artist of great skill how he or she does their work and words like time, disclipline, inspiration, practice, and patience are words you may hear. We must learn from the Master the artistry of forgiveness with great skill. Being amateurs we must be inspired by God's forgiveness for us and disclipline ourselves to work patiently and practice forgiveness.</div>
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The flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives enables us to forgive the most hurtful situations. The free flow of the Holy spirit liberates and heals the wounded. In my own strength and limitation I may be faced with seeming unforgiveable and yet when I apply the passion of calvary's of the cross to that hurt what I have received flow on to those I've been hurt by. A man or woman of God has no right to stop the power of God's forgiveness from flowing through their lives.<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_43283" style="font-family: "calibri";"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_43282" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433899579784_43281" style="font-size: 12pt;"> God's forgiveness through the redeeming love of His son is what makes us His masterpiece.</span></span></span><br />
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There comes a time when every child of God must face a giant. What are giants? They are great challenges, opposition and resistance to achieving our goals. Many of us can supercede the expectation of those around us in optimal circumstance. However, the idea of facing a giant is the ability to perservere in the face of adversity. The amazing race that we run does not go to the swift nor the strong but to the one that endures to the end. When I consider that my talent or abilities will not secure the prize, it is true that having a "can do" attitude will. Any time you are developing endurance you are growing stronger in order to overcome whatever tries to hold you back.</div>
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Far too often we fail to press on towards the mark of the high calling. A "Can Do" Attitude gives assurance when my qualifications, temperament, or skills constrain me Christ strengthens me so that I can. My weaknesses are real but when I consider my God He is far greater. Rather than face a giant, we surrender dreams of becoming business owners, artists, doctors, or other careers we greatly desire. In as much as my distrust appears to be toward's myself it really goes deeper than that. I find it difficult to invest all that I am into believing that I can do all things through Christ. I find it hard to believe He will strengthen my many weaknesses.</div>
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In 1Samuel 17, we have the young David coming bring a care package to his three older brothers who are in the Valley of Elah with Saul and all of then men of Israel fighting the Philistine. David's father sent him to see how his brothers were doing. So here Goliath is giving his daily insult toward Israel and David witnesses it. In 1 Samuel 17:26, he asked the men standing near him, "What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?"</div>
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The giant Goliath has been making his comments each morning and evening for forty days. So David tells Saul he will fight Goliath. After some resistence Saul agrees to allow David to fight Goliath. David stated that Lord would deliver him from the giant. Anytime we are facing a giant we are in need of the miraculous. So with five smooth stones and a sling the young David faced an armored giant named Goliath. David went against the giant in the name of the Lord and he struck Him down. Some of the giants that we run from we should run toward in the name of the Lord. Only then can we have a "can do" attitude.</div>
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We live in a time when people are intrigued with the supernatural. There are many shows that demonstrate signs and wonders. Some would say, "seeing is believing". Unfortunately, many Christians fail to discern spirits and assume that any spiritual manifestation has to be God. In contrast, we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.</div>
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Believers who are willing to believe what they see can easily be misled. While often searching for the newest move of the spirit as well as some manifestation of spiritual gifts, people can be influenced by deceiving spirits. What I've learned about spirit led living is my own desires have to give way to God's greatest purpose. A person can have great boldness and fervor to pronounce and lead in their <em>own</em> way and not be led of the Spirit. </div>
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Learning to listen to the Spirit's leading is a growing process. If we never begin to listen we will fail to hear. Our own unctions have to be deciphered and as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit he willingly teaches us how to hear and see Him more clearly. While driving to work one day I felt a strong urge to stop at a gas station. I believed I was being led of the Spirit to do so. My car was nearly full of gas and with some relunctance I pull up to the gas pump. No sooner than I could step out of the car a man asked me would I buy him something to eat. I went inside and purchased as much as one can find in a convenience store for breakfast. The man's face was filled with gratitude and he said, "Thank you, God Bless You". It was my great privilege and the joy of the Lord over flooded my heart. Over the years I've been asked for food and money by many but I can never recall that look of appreciation nor the prior unction. God is in the people business--saving the lost, helping the needy and encouraging spiritual growth. </div>
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We should not quench the spirit but always allow Him to freely flow in our lives. We must yield ourselves to God and be used for His glory. When God promises to exalt, bless and esteem us before men it always has His purpose at heart. In the last days many false teachings will happen within the church. The people of God must know the truth in order to recognize falsehood. In this case, one great resource that is often overlooked is the word of God. It brings into balance my understanding of the ways and character of God. It also restrains from misrepresenting the God we love by violating His divine order and principles. Those who deceiving spirits often prey upon think studying somehow is at odds with their faith so they tend to value an abstract view of faith matters. In contrast, scripture is the guide to help keep us on track. </div>
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Charisma and animated expression are not true witness of God's presence and the people of God must test the spirit by the spirit. Seeing is not always believing. Some manifestations are from the pit of hell. They are traps used by the evil one in efforts to deceive the elect. One lesson we learn in this life of faith is that our natural vision is often misaligned with what is happening in the supernatural. When we are poor we are rich. We we are cursed we are blessed. When we are seemingly defeated we stand in victory. Only when we believe God can we see things as they really are.</div>
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Like it or not a Christian is on the front line of the Lord's army. He or she must prepare by wearing the full armor of God. Most attacks of the evil one come with little to no warning. At times it is a series of trivial events that can somehow provide great discouragement. Very rarely do we hear of one standly boldly while another attempts to cause them bodily harm. However, when we rightly raise our shield of faith we can confidently stand our ground. Our faith will quench <u>all</u> the flaming arrows as each one comes our way. Not one, not two, but all the arrows of the evil one.</div>
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This bothered me even as she changed into her clothing and returned to the counter to receive her ticket. Seeing that the alteration lady's job required for her to swat with her ailing back bothered me. As I was giving her my name and information at the ticket counter I realized that the radio is playing a Christian station. In a split second decision before I walked out the door I asked the Asian lady, do you mind if I pray to ask God to heal you? </div>
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The look of surprise followed by excitement entered the alteration lady's face as she readily agreed. The two of us humbly stood before the throne of grace petitioning God to heal the alteration lady's back. A week later when I picked up her altered garment the middle age Asian woman eagerly testified that although God didn't heal her instantly he did heal her from the back pain. A couple of days later while laying on her bed she felt His healing power deliver her completely from the back pain. She had even given testimony at church as to what the Lord had done. </div>
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How many times do people share stories of distress or illness and we miss the opportunity to pray for or with them? How often do we tell people I will pray for you but fail to remember to do so? Only to remember the next time we see them. There are times that praying with someone at the time may not be the best thing to do, for example in a work environment. Yet far too often we miss the opportunity to used the loaded weapon God has given us called prayer. Scripture teaches us that Elijah was a man just like us and he prayed and it didn't rain for three and a half years!</div>
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I can't begin to tell you how many times I've missed the opportunity to pray with or for someone in great pain or need. Quite recently a woman with surmountable trials approached me while standing at an ATM machine. She caught me completely off guard because people don't normally talk to you while standing behind <u>you</u> at an ATM! She was full of obscenities toward her soon to be ex-husband. I can definitely say I missed the opportunity.</div>
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Young children often believe more in the power of a mother's healing kiss than we do in God's powerful response to the batters and bruises of broken lives. Even more than a mother who bends to kiss a scratch as streaming tears are quieted, is my God's eagerness to answer when His children are in need. He tells us that we are often lacking because we miss the opportunity, we simply fail to ask. He is <em>leading</em> us to be prayerful, while <em>longing</em> to be <em>lavish </em>to us. Please, don't miss the opportunity to pray. </div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5823" style="font-family: "calibri";"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5822" style="font-family: "arial";"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5821" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5820"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5819" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5818" style="font-size: 12pt;"><em id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5817">But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16:7-8).</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We spend great lengths learning about God the Father and the Son but for many of us the Holy Spirit is the forgotten one. Although we consider Him a person, we don't know much about Him. After many years of him being referred to as the Holy <em>Ghost</em> many of us are spooked by the idea of getting to know Him. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The early church looked for leaders who were full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. Living a spirit life is a cooperative work of the believer. The believer's body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.The Apostle Paul uses a comparative of not being filled with wine but being filled with the Spirit. The spirit empowers us for worship, prayer, testimony and service. Every Christian has the capacity to be filled with the spirit but must willingly partake and cooperate with the filling of the spirit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Holy Spirit has many attributes that personifies Him. Our life journey proves more successful and spirit filled as we learn to walk in agreement with His guidance. Through what appears like ordinary life events He divinely guides us from day to day. He testifies to us that we are God's children (Romans 8:16). He speaks to and through us. He leads us to truth. When we don't know what we should pray he intercedes for us (Romans 8:26). Anianias and Sapphira lied to him (Acts 5:3). He grieves due to the sin in our lives (Ephesians 4:30). </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_5856" style="font-family: "calibri";">In as much as we acknowledge all of the people who assist us in our day to day living let us be all the more thankful for the sometimes forgotten one, the Holy Spirit. Christ told His disciples that it was better for them that that He went away so they would receive the Counselor. He is the deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until redemption of those who are God's possession (Ephesians 1:14). He is known by us a Comforter and Counselor. He encourages and persuades us to walk by faith and not by sight. He is faithful to our divine journey so may He never be forgotten. We should consider all that He does on our behalf and be forever grateful. </span></div>
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<i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_6528"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1433975244167_6527" style="font-family: "courier";">Everlasting Father, thank you for a new day. Show me your ways that I may walk in them. Lead and guide me according to your Spirit. Help me to acknowledge you in all my ways and I know you will direct my path. Please give me grace to live a faithful life, not leaning on my own understanding but soleling trusting you. Give the body of Christ wisdom. Help us to live as bold witnesses for you and to walk in unity. Please protect the women and children in Haiti. In Jesus’ name, Amen. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">The apostle Paul spoke of casting down thoughts that came against the excellency and the knowledge of Christ. More than that he says brings them captive. What comes to mind when you think of being taken as a captive? Have you ever seen a captive? Captives are confined, they are treated like fugitives that will likely do us harm given the opportunity. How about those thoughts that are coming again God working in your life? Do you greet them with a warm welcome? Offer them a seat? Allow them to make themselves comfortable in the dormant of your mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">The way we get off track is listening to worldly wisdom. Worldly wisdom "explains" that doing things God's way doesn't work. In fact, it is based on lies told by the evil one. Sadly, Christians often imply that if I do what God says He won't come through. They tell singles they will never marry if they live holy. They tell couples they will never get ahead if they depend on God's plan for marriage. Although these words seem fair they oppose the knowledge of God's word. This ideology sets itself up against the knowledge of God. He is not a man and He does not lie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">At times I am guilty of allowing my sinful nature which is warring against my spirit to entertain me! How so you may wonder. Simple. I think on those things that are flaming arrows fired to quench my faith. One by one they sow seeds of doubt and mistrust of God. My immediately response should be no thanks, I’m not interested. My immediate response should be a faith-filled, I'm not even trying to hear it. </span></div>
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