tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54349692077915222812024-03-19T22:49:15.097-07:00 Pam Branstetter AuthorAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-38692989000785621172017-01-18T20:54:00.001-08:002017-01-18T20:54:17.940-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel.</div>
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Paul and Barnabas had just finished their first ministry journey. Evidently others were preaching a different gospel. A group of people were trying to get gentiles to adhere to following the Jewish laws and customs as a prerequisite to being saved. In other words, accepting the price Jesus paid on the cross for our salvation was not enough. They were undermining the truth of the good news that salvation was a free gift, not a reward for their good deeds, namely circumcision.</div>
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There is only one way to Heaven, it's through the Blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. There is only one God-given way to be forgiven of our sins, it's through believing in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. No other person, method, or ritual can give eternal life.</div>
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Our works can never be good enough to satisfy God's judgment, Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the truth, the life and the way. No man comes to the Father except through me." </div>
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People have the right to believe other religions and doctrines, but that doesn't guarantee their ideas and beliefs are correct. It doesn't guarantee their salvation and eternal life. Father God does not accept any man-made religion as a substitute for faith in Jesus Christ, His Son.</div>
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Be careful not to be swayed by man's ideas. No matter how good it sounds make sure it lines up with the Word of God, Keep your eyes on Jesus and follow Him only. Remember God only one way to Him - Jesus.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-46185534630835708752016-09-24T09:56:00.000-07:002016-09-24T09:56:29.375-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>But Who do you say that I am?</b></div>
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In His travels one day, Jesus asked His disciples a question. "Who do men say that I am?"</div>
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"Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets," they all chimed in. This could have stemmed from the verse in Deuteronomy 18:18 where God says He will raise up a prophet amidst the people.</div>
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Then Jesus asked a very poignant question. "But who do you say that I am?"</div>
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Simon Peter spoke up and vehemently declared, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."</div>
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Peter recognized the true deity of the Jesus and confessed Him to be the long-awaited Messiah. No mortal man could heal the sick, raise the dead, even control the natural elements as this God/Man. </div>
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Jesus is asking you this same question today. Who do you say that I am?</div>
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Is He the only begotten Son of the Loving God who died on a cross for your sin and rose again on the third day? Is He your Lord and Savior? Is He your soon coming King? </div>
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If you can't answer a resounding "YES", then why not?</div>
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Jesus is the King of all kings, the Lord of all lords, the Ruler of the whole universe, the redeemer of all mankind. He paid the ultimate price for you, enabling us to spend eternity basking in His Love and Grace.</div>
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Receive His Love today. Confess Him as your Lord and Savior, and you too declare along with Peter, "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God!"</div>
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<b>People honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me.</b></div>
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<b>They worship me in vain, their teachings are but rules taught by men.</b></div>
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Jesus watched how people twisted the scriptures to profit from their own agenda. He quoted Isaiah the prophet.<br />
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<b>These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.</b></div>
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<b>Isaiah 29:13</b></div>
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The Prophet Isaiah criticized the people for their hypocritical actions. Their claim to be close to God proved to be a farce by their continued disobedience, which eventually brought judgment upon themselves.</div>
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It's easy to quote just a portion of scripture when it benefits our cause, or makes us "look good" to others. We are told, "love your neighbor as yourself," yet how many of us go out of our way to actually help someone in need? We tell God we will do anything He asks, yet we won't even talk to our neighbor about their salvation. Many times we do things to be seen of others, not to please the heart of God.</div>
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Does any of this sound familiar? I've caught myself in this trap a few times. Matthew 6:2 tells us these kind of actions will give us man's reward, not our Heavenly Father's.</div>
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If we truly love the Lord we will keep His commandments. If our heart really does follow hard after God we will <b>want</b> to obey His Word and do what He asks of us. </div>
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I encourage you today to take inventory of your life. Where is your heart? Is it set on your own agenda or Father God's purpose? Are you wanting man's approval or the Lord's? The rewards and recognition this world gives is fleeting. I don't know about you my friend, but I desire my Father's eternal rewards. He is my Abba Father, my Daddy God. I choose to serve Him with my whole heart and be obedient to the best of my ability.</div>
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<b>If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.</b></div>
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Jesus gave us a grave warning concerning unforgiveness. If we choose not to forgive others, God will not forgive us. We all know how very difficult it is sometimes to forgive others who have hurt us deeply. I've heard people say, "But you don't know what they did to me or my family. They don't deserve forgiveness."</div>
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You are absolutely right. They don't deserve to be forgiven. And neither to we! Yet Father God chose to forgive us our sins and shortcomings. By denying others their forgiveness, we are telling God we are a better sinner than them. God's forgiveness toward us is not the result of our forgiving others, but it's based on our realizing what forgiveness means.</div>
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Ephesians 4:31-32 tells us to, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."</div>
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In God's mercy, He chose to send His only Son, Jesus, to pay the ultimate price for our sins. <b>We were forgiven the moment He gave His life on the cross, carrying our sin and shame with Him to the grave</b>. Then He rose from the dead, presenting His innocent blood before the Father. The work was complete. Now it's up to you and me to accept His payment for our sins.</div>
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Unforgiveness is just as deadly as murder, rape, incest, or any other horrible act toward others. King David was a man after God's own heart, yet he committed adultery, got the woman pregnant, then murdered her husband. Saul had many Christian put to death for their faith before Jesus got a hold of his life and changed him dramatically. He became Paul a great apostle for the Lord, suffered much for the Kingdom, and wrote the majority of the New Covenant.</div>
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We, as sinners, are all on the same playing field so to speak. We all fall short of His righteousness. Ask God to help you recognize any unforgiveness in your life. Make a choice today to have mercy on others as Father God had mercy on us. Don't allow Satan to trick you into holding a grudge or unforgiveness in your heart. Choose to forgive. Only then will we be truly free of our own sins.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-76766642180287359582016-08-04T17:29:00.002-07:002016-08-04T17:29:20.347-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.</i></div>
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<i>This is your spiritual act of worship.</i></div>
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There is a big difference between a Savior and a Lord. A Savior is someone who saves you from something, someone who delivers you or rescues you from a dire situation. As a born again Christian, you have asked Jesus to forgive you of your sins and come to live in your heart. Jesus rescued you from a sinful life and the resulting punishment.</div>
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A Lord is a person who rules over people or situations. If Jesus is your Lord, He takes first place in your life. He requires your allegiance,your respect, your worship. Your body now belongs to Him if He is your Lord.</div>
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Romans 12:1-2 declares, <i>I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will</i>.</div>
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Under the Old Covenant, the people would bring their sacrifice to the priests who would kill the animal and place it on the alter to be burned. The spotless lamb represented their sins and became an act of worship to the Living God. This symbolized the Sacrificed Lamb of God, Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of God, which would fulfill the old law and bring us into a New Covenant. God required obedience from the imperfect mankind, and the daily sacrifice bridged the gap, or paid the price for man's sin and unworthiness. But, Praise God, His love reached throughout the ages as He sent His Son, Jesus, to pay the final price for all men from the beginning to the end of time.</div>
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Father God gave His best for us, shouldn't we give our best for Him? Because of His mercy and love toward us, shouldn't we be willing to give our best for Him? </div>
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We are to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to Him, to work through, to live through, to accomplish His will through. The life of God in us is transforming our minds to His will. He is changing us from the inside out. He is becoming our Lord.</div>
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So many times people say they gave their heart to the Jesus, but there is no change. There's no evidence on the outside. Jesus might be their Savior, but not their Lord.</div>
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I ask you today brothers and sisters, because Father God gave His best for us, shouldn't we give our best for Him? Today, choose to give your all to the One who loved from the beginning of time. Offer your body a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to Daddy God. Declare to everyone Jesus is your Lord and your Savior. This is your spiritual act or worship for all to see.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-33037813713760096852016-07-09T08:58:00.001-07:002016-07-09T08:58:59.746-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
The Spirit gives life, the flesh counts for nothing. The words I speak to you are spirit and they are life.</div>
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The Word of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit brings life. Without the help of the Holy Spirit, we can't even begin to recognize our need for a new regenerated life in Christ Jesus. All spiritual renewal and growth begins and ends with our precious Savior, Jesus, the only begotten Son of the Living God.</div>
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The only alternative to spiritual life is death. Jesus said in John 10:10, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that you may have LIFE and that you may have it more abundantly." When we live to satisfy our flesh, there lies nothing but death and destruction ahead of us. However, when we allow the Word of God to live big in us, there is overwhelming LIFE, health, and joy as we grow in God. Death is swallowed up by the LIFE of God residing in you.</div>
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The God we serve is in the business of changing lives. He sent His only Son to die on an old rugged cross so that you and I could experience that abundant life which can only be found through Jesus Christ.</div>
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His Word is powerful enough to overcome anything you may be facing. It can destroy any and all strongholds. Whether, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, pornography, a bad temper, or anything else satan may try to destroy you with, the Word of God is more powerful. Nothing is too difficult for our One and Only True and Living God.</div>
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Our flesh will only bring death and destruction, but the Words Jesus spoke are SPIRIT and are LIFE. Get into His Word today. Study it. Plant it firmly in your inner being. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and bring healing, health, and LIFE to your spirit and your flesh.</div>
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The choice is yours. Life or death. Which will you choose?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-32444102503647125142016-07-02T15:12:00.000-07:002016-07-02T15:12:23.848-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
One Nation Under GOD</div>
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This week we celebrate our independence day. This nation was founded on biblical principles and freedom of religion. Men and women down through the ages have fought and given their lives so that you and I can gather together and worship our Heavenly Father and do service for Him as we see fit.<br />
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God has truly blessed the United States of America. But in recent years our country, as a whole, has forgotten its great heritage. We are slowly becoming a nation of non God fearing people, lovers of pleasure instead of lovers of Almighty God. We kill our babies and call it choice. Sin is rampant and what used to be considered evil is now declared good.<br />
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But thank God, you and I have the power to change it, one person at a time. If you are a born again child of the most High God, you have the dynamite power of the Holy Spirit residing in you. The life giving blood of Jesus Christ flows through your spiritual veins.<br />
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There are people we come in contact with on a daily basis who don't know Jesus died for them that they might live. They are unaware Father God loves them unconditionally. There are those who we see on the street, in the store, at work, at school who are hurting, sick, depressed, downtrodden, who need Jesus.<br />
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It's wonderful to gather together with other Christians to worship Him and be fed the Word of God. But, what are we going to do when we leave this building? We are the light of the world! Will we do what we can to reach a dying world? Or, sit back and say, "Let someone else do it."<br />
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An old song MY HOUSE IS FULL by Lanny Wolfe says it very clearly.<br />
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There is peace and contentment in the Father's house today<br />
Lots of food on His table, and no one is turned away<br />
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My house is full by My field is empty<br />
Who will go and work for Me today?<br />
It seems My children all want to stay around My table<br />
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Many people go to church, call themselves Christian, but are we doers of His Word? We are to love the sinner but hate the sin. I want to challenge you today, listen to Daddy God's heart. We can make a difference in America, one soul at a time. If you love this great country YOU can BE the difference. YOU can BE the change!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-981990181800849152016-04-07T08:35:00.000-07:002016-04-07T08:35:01.620-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
"A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."</div>
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That's a tall order Jesus gave His disciples. "Love one another as I have loved you." How did Jesus love us? He paid the price for our sins on the cross. </div>
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How do we recognize love? <b>Love gives</b>. Father God loved the world and gave His Son. Jesus loved and gave His life. The world knows we belong to Christ by our love for one another.</div>
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How do we show love? Does this mean we are to give our lives as well? Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will obey what I command." The one command all the former commandments hinge on is LOVE. We show our love for God by giving Him our all. We show our love for others by giving of ourselves, by serving others.</div>
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When we see someone in need, we help them out with what we have. If they are sick, we pray for their healing and perhaps provide a meal or two while they are recuperating. We help clean their house if they don't have the strength. If possible we might help with yard work. We give of ourselves to others.</div>
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LOVE is what separates us from the world. What are we doing to share God's love? I challenge you to be creative. Let your light shine to a lost and dying world by showing His amazing love to those you meet.</div>
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<span style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Our precious Savior fell on His
knees and wept bitterly. In agony, He bore the weight of the world on His
shoulders, carrying the sins of all mankind throughout the ages. For the first
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<span style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">Arrested, scorned by a mock trial, abandoned by His disciples, Jesus said not a word. The Roman Soldiers placed a crown of thorns on His head, and a purple robe on His back, as they relentlessly taunted Him, beat Him, and pulled out His beard. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; line-height: 150%;">After being beaten beyond recognition, they made Jesus carry His own cross to the hill of Galgatha. Nails pierced His precious hands and feet. As the cross was lifted upright, it fell hard into the hole prepared for the cross to stand in, taring his flesh even more. A few hours later He cried out "It is finished!" Jesus, the only begotten Son of God died carrying your and my sins to the grave with Him.</span></div>
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"I tell you," He replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."</div>
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This Sunday being Palm Sunday when we celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem, it's only fitting we honor our Lord Jesus Christ with our praise. </div>
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When they reached the road going to the Mount of Olives, they were greeted with a crowd of people who began boisterously praising God. "Blessed is the King who comes in the Name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God in the highest!"</div>
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Some of the teachers nearby were jealous of His stature with the people and told Jesus to make the crowd shut up. But Jesus replied, "I tell you if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."</div>
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Little did the people know the King of all kings was about to be crucified. The people praised Him for His works, not realizing He was the Messiah, the King of Glory, the Lord of all lords, Who alone is worthy of praise.</div>
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Today I want to praise and honor my Savior, my King. Jesus said if the people didn't praise, the stones would cry out. May it never be! No stone or anyone else will ever glorify my Jesus for me. He has done too much for me not to bring honor and glory to Him. He literally went through hell and back for me and for you. He is my Savior, my Righteousness, my Redeemer, my Healer, my Master, my Lord, and my Friend.</div>
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I will praise Him forever for His love, mercy, and grace! For He alone is worthy! I will sing praise to His Name! I will clap my hands and shout praises to my God! I will love and honor Him because He first loved me!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-34381756584041343232016-03-10T09:38:00.001-08:002016-03-10T09:38:51.183-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.</div>
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When you gave your heart and life to Jesus Christ, you became a new creation. You were born anew, or born again. Your past, no matter how sorted, has been covered by the precious blood of Jesus and you've received the awesome opportunity to basically start all over again. Father God no longer holds your past transgressions and failures against you.</div>
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Many times Satan tries to bring up our past and put us under condemnation. He likes to remind us of our not so glorious beginnings. He tries to tell us we aren't "good enough" to share the gospel with someone else. We're not worthy of serving the Almighty God.</div>
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I'm reminded of a story told by Smith Wigglesworth, a mighty many of God during the 1930's era. He was sound asleep one night, when he heard a noise in the other room. Getting up to check it out, Smith found Satan standing by a chalk board resting on an easel. On the blackboard the devil wrote all the sins of Wigglesworth's past. Smith just chuckled, saying, "Oh, it's you." He walked over to the board and wrote in big letters, "COVERED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS", and went back to bed.</div>
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Friend, I want to you know today Father God doesn't remember your past. It has been washed clean by the precious blood Jesus shed for you on the cross. It's covered by the blood of Jesus. You are a new creation in Christ. </div>
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No one is worthy in their own merits to serve such a mighty God, but in Jesus all things have become new. You are not the same person as you were before Jesus came into your heart and life. You have been reborn, transformed, recreated by the power of the Holy Spirit. </div>
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The next time Satan tries to remind you of your past, just laugh and say, "Praise God I'm covered by the blood of Jesus."</div>
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My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.</div>
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Most of us are familiar with the phrase, "Lord, give me patience, and give it to me right now!" I'm sure we can all identify with this statement.</div>
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None of us can really know how we are going to react under pressure. It's easy to be kind to others, especially when they show us thoughtfulness. But how do we respond when faced with persecution, trials, and just downright ornery people?</div>
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I'm so thankful Father God is concerned enough about our spiritual development to allow us to experience trials and testing. He realizes these ordeals and troubles we go through bring faith and patience. And He promised to walk with us through the hardships and tough times of this life.</div>
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Next time we experience trials and tribulations, rejoice! Daddy God is preparing us for a divine growth spurt. Keep your eyes focused on Him. Ask Him to give you wisdom and strength to endure with patience. Look on this as another opportunity for Father God to show Himself BIG in your circumstances.</div>
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Remember, our Heavenly Father is growing us up to be patient, perfectly complete, lacking nothing.</div>
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.</div>
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In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.</div>
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We have all been faced with making a life-changing decision. It can feel quite overwhelming, not knowing who we can turn to, who can we trust to help us make the right choice. It's comforting to know others who have walked through the same situation you're facing, but is their advise right for you?</div>
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Only God knows what's best for you. He's a much better judge of what you need, even more than you know yourself.<br />
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God has given each of us wisdom and understanding. He placed in us the ability to reason and think things through. However, we should never trust exclusively in our own understanding of the situation, thinking we are wise enough to handle things on our own. </div>
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We must learn to trust our Heavenly Father completely in every choice we make. Be willing to listen and be corrected by God and His Word.</div>
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Bring all your decisions to Daddy God in prayer. Use His Word as a guide, then follow His leading. He loves you and will direct your paths if you lean on Him and trust Him with whatever comes your way.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">"</span><i style="text-align: justify;">Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever!"</i></div>
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He is able, more than able, to accomplish what concerns me today.</div>
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He is able, more than able, to handle anything that comes my way.</div>
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He is able, more than able, to do much more than I could ever dream.</div>
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He is able, more than able, to make me what He wants me to be.</div>
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We serve a big, loving Daddy God who is more than able to do abundantly above anything we could ask or even think. He is bigger than any mountain, stronger than any foe, and more powerful than any situation we may find ourselves in today.</div>
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Ephesians 3:20 tells us this same power is at work in us. The word "power" is where we get the word "dynamite." Have you ever seen a bomb explode? It changes everything in it's wake. This same explosive, life-changing power brings results in our lives. It's the God imparted authority and ability to overcome any obstacle we may encounter.</div>
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This power working in and through us the Holy Spirit of God that is imparted in us when we are born into His family. Residing in you today is the same dynamite power that raised Jesus from the dead. WOW!<br />
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What is it you're facing today? What needs to be changed in your life or circumstances? No matter how insurmountable it seems, know Father God is more than able to do exceedingly abundantly more than you could every dream, and to change you into what He wants you to be. </div>
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Surrender completely to Him and allow His dynamite power do it's mighty work in your heart and life. HE IS ABLE!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-89595544710358266602016-01-27T15:11:00.001-08:002016-01-27T15:14:55.253-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Lord has given me heart to see others brought into His Kingdom. My desire is to see people set free and delivered from the hold Satan has on their lives. Over the years we've seen the sinner repent, sick healed, the down trodden lifted up, and those bound by drugs, alcohol, depression, hatred, or unforgiveness loosed from their bondage. </div>
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When you made Jesus the Lord of your life, it was a free gift given by the Almighty God Himself, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus' parting words before ascending into Heaven were, "GO, preach the good news, bringing others into My Kingdom." This is your mandate as a born again Child of Daddy God.</div>
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The following is a song the Lord gave me as a reminder of what He expects of us, His children.</div>
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We have been set free from the bondage of sin. It no longer has dominion in our lives. Now what will you do with that freedom?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262983986034399861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434969207791522281.post-47012039750244481642016-01-12T09:25:00.002-08:002016-01-12T09:25:36.267-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities For their is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.</div>
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We've all heard people say, "I submit to God and God alone. No one can tell me what to do." I've been guilty of this myself. However, without submission to the governing authorities we bring judgment on ourselves.</div>
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You might say, "What about those who go against God's laws? We know His will is for us to submit to the law, but doesn't God's law override man's law?" YES!!!!</div>
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The book of Daniel has great examples of this. The Jews were taken into captivity. Among them were Daniel and his three friends. All the captive slaves were given a strict diet which contradicted God's laws concerning food. Not wanting to defile themselves, they<b> asked the guard </b>if they could have only vegetables and water for ten days as a test of comparison with the other slaves condition. <b>They didn't demand their own way, they asked permission and God saw them through.</b></div>
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We all know how the three Hebrew children who were to bow and worship a graven image or face being thrown in a fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered with a respectful attitude, "I'm sorry, oh King, but we will not worship other gods!"</div>
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There are many other instances throughout the Bible how submitting to governing authorities brought glory to God. We have a choice to make today. Will we submit to those God has placed over us and bring glory to His name, or will be rebellious and bring judgement on ourselves? We may not always agree with authority, but we must honor their position and perhaps even learn something in the process.</div>
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Get out of debt, Save more money, Live within my budget, Lose weight, Eat healthy! These are just a few resolutions people will be making for 2016. While they are all good and profitable, what about our relationship with Abba Father, Daddy God? It's easy spending our valuable time on natural things, but what about our spiritual life, the things that last throughout eternity?</div>
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For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.</div>
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That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;</div>
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Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.</div>
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Colossians 1:9-11</div>
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Father God's desire for you this year is to walk closer to Him, to have a more intimate relationship with Him. We accomplish this by staying in His Word and in prayer. He longs to hear from you today. His love for you is far greater than you can imagine. This new year allow His love to permeate your being. Purpose to spend time basking in His presence as you learn to live in His mercy and grace.</div>
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Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Children
are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Psalm
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Children’s
children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Continuing our
Thanksgiving tribute, today I want to thank God for my family. Abba Father remains
so faithful. I could never repay His goodness toward us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">My husband and I have
been married forty-two wonderful years. Like all marriages, we’ve had our ups
and downs. However, each new day cultivates a maturing love as we strive to
keep God the center of our marriage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have two
wonderful sons and daughters-in-law who have given us five adorable
grandchildren. Pride fills our hearts as we recognize what amazingly strong
young men our boys, Shawn and Kevin, have become. We could not ask for sweeter,
more perfect wives for our sons. Jennifer and Vonda are a tremendous blessing
to them and are a loving, vital addition to us and the family.</span></div>
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grandchildren are the cream of the crop, completing our beautiful family.
Austin, Regan, Anthony, Zachary, and Jacob are the light of our lives, bringing
us immeasurable joy as we grow into our golden years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">God has blessed us
abundantly with such a precious, loving family. Last spring we were fortunate
to have them all together for a short time. We cherished each moment we had,
sharing laughter, joy, and most of all, love!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m tremendously grateful
to God for my family. Each one fulfills a unique significance, complementing
our household, making it complete. Thank you, Father God, love reigns in our
home!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I will
praise You, Oh Lord, with all my heart;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I will
tell of all Your wonders.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I will be
glad and rejoice in you;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I will
sing praise to Your Name, oh Most High!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Psalm
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">November is a time of
thanksgiving. We have been tremendously blessed by our esteemed Heavenly Father.
I look back over the years, recognizing His hand on our lives through good
times and the seemingly not so good times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Abba Father has
revealed Himself to us through dreams, visions, His Word, and during times of
prayer. Some of these encounters were life-changing, while others, humorous anecdotes.
Through these priceless experiences, He brought us into a deeper, personal, more
intimate relationship with Daddy God, Jesus His Son, and the precious Holy
Spirit.</span></div>
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For He has made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.</div>
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2 Corinthians 5:21</div>
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Did you know if you have been born again and made Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, your Lord and Savior, you are righteous? How can that be? How can sinful mankind become righteous?</div>
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The word "righteous" means "in right standing." If you are born again and daily walking under His Lordship, you are in right standing with God. All your past sins are gone. Jesus took them to the cross with Him. You are covered by the precious blood of Jesus.</div>
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While in prayer one day, I saw myself kneeling at the throne of Grace. Only, I couldn't see me. I saw my whole body covered by a large vail. When the Father looks at us, all He sees is the Blood of His Son, Jesus. </div>
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1 Corinthians 1:30 tells us Jesus has become our <b>righteousness</b>. No matter what you have done in the past, it is covered by the His Blood. Regardless of your background, where you came from, or what church you attend, Father God does not see your faults or shortcomings. He sees the Blood.</div>
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Our enemy, the devil, may try to discourage us, reminding us of our sins of the past. Pay no attention to him. The Bible says he is the accuser of the brethren. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CtUd7FDuPT8APrgRSlrqfP4ZTKke5lM3KHbzWeIf43llosMCe6KLOAoEenuPSu_71SE2deJLdmrM5f9Z3ExzP8IyW71RX2Z4oSdQcVbYncZLhZnvABNnzyEppb-J4Xv2GUixr5ui_3EH/s1600/cross-106416_1280+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CtUd7FDuPT8APrgRSlrqfP4ZTKke5lM3KHbzWeIf43llosMCe6KLOAoEenuPSu_71SE2deJLdmrM5f9Z3ExzP8IyW71RX2Z4oSdQcVbYncZLhZnvABNnzyEppb-J4Xv2GUixr5ui_3EH/s320/cross-106416_1280+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>I read an account of Smith Wigglesworth years ago. He woke up in the middle of the night and heard a noise in the other room. Getting up, Smith walked into the living room and found Satan standing beside a large tag board. On it was a list of sins he had committed before he received Jesus as his Savior. Wigglesworth looked through the list, smiled, and said, "Oh, its you." Sauntering over to the list, and giving a little snicker, he wrote across the entire board in huge letters, "THE BLOOD." Smith then returned to bed, for a good night sleep.</div>
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Friend, you don't have to worry when the enemy brings up your past. You are covered by the Blood of Jesus. When you blow it, make a mistake, or fall short of biblical expectations, take courage. We all make mistakes. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23</div>
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When we do blow it, simply come to Daddy God with a repentant heart. Ask His forgiveness and walk in the righteousness Jesus provided.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power,
and of love, and of a sound mind</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">With school
shootings, home invasions, terrorism, and other violent crimes on the rise, it’s
no wonder fear grips the hearts of many around the world. We also face an uncertain economic future. What if the stock market crashes?
What if all my investments take a nosedive? What if I lose my job? What if I
get cancer? How will my family pay the medical bills?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Fear seeks to control
our hearts so powerfully, it will manipulate our thinking process, the way we
view situations, and even our very lives. Dwelling on the “what ifs” can eventually
cause physical and mental problems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">But, I have good
news for you today. Notice the opening scripture, “<i>God has not given us the <b>SPIRIT</b>
of fear</i>.” It is a spirit and did NOT come from God. Fear comes from the
enemy of our soul, the devil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">So, how do we deal with
it? How do we overcome it? Look at the second part of verse 7, “<i>but of power, and of love, and of a sound
mind</i>.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwdAo-KK48SrbUKEu4FSZmpppDvsffe9X7YWlK8AlwpbanAFMwtWyP3PSKMwtxln5UELOzws6J646PrOTlVYFMCco61eNQjL_XYr-acWknaExveMzplowF39zpEV68i9QmYncB5aSLpYY/s1600/boy-695825_1280+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwdAo-KK48SrbUKEu4FSZmpppDvsffe9X7YWlK8AlwpbanAFMwtWyP3PSKMwtxln5UELOzws6J646PrOTlVYFMCco61eNQjL_XYr-acWknaExveMzplowF39zpEV68i9QmYncB5aSLpYY/s320/boy-695825_1280+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Abba Father, Daddy God, has given
us all the power, love, and sound mind we require to overcome any fear that my try to attach
itself to us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out
fear</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.” 1 John 4:18</span></div>
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is perfect. When we learn to trust His perfect love implicitly, fear will no
longer keep us bound. It will lose its power and control. Psalm 56:11 declares,
“<i>In God have I put my trust: I will not
be afraid what man can do to me.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What fear has you dominated
today? Give it over to a loving, caring Daddy God and watch Him begin to wash
that fear away. Fear no longer has jurisdiction over you. You are a born again,
blood bought child of the Most High God! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">FEAR, BE GONE IN JESUS NAME!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, </i><i>and that my soul knows very well."</i></div>
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Psalm 139:14</div>
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WE ARE SO BLESSED! I'm extremely thankful our precious Heavenly Father, Daddy God, knows how to get our attention. He created us all unique, gave us our individual personalities, quirks, and idiosyncrasies. </div>
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Therefore, He must deal with each one of us differently. If God dealt with me the way He dealt with my husband, I would inevitably walk away in tears because of His seemingly harsh corrections. Likewise, if the Lord dealt with my husband the way He dealt with me, Corbett probably wouldn't listen. He needs more direct, stern correction and I learn best with a more tender direction.</div>
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However, one day I ranted and raved to God about all the things which went wrong that day. "Can't you see what they're doing to me? YOU need to do something about this! YOU need to take care of this!"</div>
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Instantly, the Lord opened my spiritual eyes and I saw Him laughing hysterically. He was laughing at me and definitely got my attention!</div>
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You'll have to read <i>Adventures with Abba</i> to hear the rest of the story. However, the lesson I desire to bring out today is Daddy God loves you and made you unique. He knows how to deal with each of us individually to get our attention. He understands our makeup and what it will take to lead and guide us in the way we should go. After all HE CREATED YOU!</div>
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He knew you before the foundation of the world was made. Psalm 139:13 declares, "<i>You formed my inward parts. You covered me in my mother's womb</i>."</div>
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Daddy God formed every fiber of your being in your mother's womb. You were fearfully and wonderfully made, and He loves you. He knows you better than you know yourself.</div>
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We don't always appreciate His correction when it seems all hell has broken loose on us. But don't be afraid, our precious, loving Heavenly Father knows how to get our attention. And He will walk you through every trial and situation which comes our way.</div>
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<i>Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him a Name which is above every Name. That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.</i></div>
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When you were born again you confessed Jesus as your <b>Lord</b> and <b>Savior</b>. You became a new creature in Christ Jesus. But what have you done with your relationship with Him ever since? It takes more than simply a one time confession of Jesus being our Lord and Savior. Romans 12:1 tells us to present our bodies a <b>living sacrifice</b> to God. Then again, in Galatians 2:20 it says we have been crucified with Christ, and it's Jesus living in this body of flesh.</div>
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This sounds to me like an ongoing practice. We are to daily walk as if Jesus, the Son of the Living God has taken up residence inside us. The only way this comes about is if we habitually yield or humble ourselves to the Lordship or Ownership of Jesus Christ. "<i>You have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body</i>." 1 Corinthians 6:20</div>
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You are not your own any longer. As a slave is the sole property of his master, so you have been purchased with the precious blood of Jesus. You belong to Him.</div>
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I hear many people say they have the right to do what they want with their own bodies. They can live and act the way they want. They say it's their right and freedom. They are actually enslaved by their own desires. When we become Christians, the Holy Spirit fills and lives in us. Therefore, we no longer own our bodies. Jesus' death freed us from sin, but also obligates us to His service. </div>
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If you live in a rental house or in someone else's home, you must abide by the rules of the house. If you agreed to keep the house clean and take care of all yard work, you try not to violate the house rules. Because you belong to Almighty God, you are not to violate His standards, or commandments. <b>Not that we don't make mistakes</b>. We all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. When we do blow it, and we will, His love, mercy, and grace are there for us. However, we are to strive to allow Jesus to live BIG in us on a daily basis.</div>
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Romans 6:14 tells us, "<i>Neither yield your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin; but yield yourselves to God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God</i>."</div>
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I encourager you today to humble yourself to His Ownership. Jesus is your Savior, now allow Him to be your LORD.</div>
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<i>For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.</i> </div>
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God became the great Creator of everything that exists: heaven, earth, the sun, moon, and stars, the universe, and beyond. "<i>In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth</i>." Genesis 1:1 He spoke everything into existence, until it came to mankind. He desired an offspring in likeness of Himself to love and fellowship together, Omnipotent God formed man out of the dust of the earth, then "<i>breathed into him the breath of life and man became a living soul</i>." Genesis 2:7</div>
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The Creator's love for mankind pulsed greatly through His veins, He created them, knowing His greatest creation would disobey Him. He loved us so passionately, before the earth was even formed, He designed a plan to bring reconciliation and peace between Himself and mankind.</div>
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He sent His only begotten Son to die, to pay the ultimate price for our disobedience. Jesus, God's only Son, lived a sinless life. He walked this earth only thirty-three years, teaching people of the Great Creator's love. The world hated Him because they didn't know Him or Father God. He was tortured, whipped and beaten beyond recognition, then crucified on an old rugged cross, taking all our sin and guilt to the grave. When God looked down at the cross He saw YOUR sins hanging there.</div>
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But, Hallelujah! Three days later the miraculous happened. The dynamite power of the Holy Spirit of God pulsed through Jesus' lifeless body. The Son of God came back alive, becoming the first born of a new creation. Jesus died so that you and I might live in fellowship with our loving, caring Heavenly Father.</div>
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We in ourselves can never be good enough to come to the Father. We are all born in sin and are in need of someone to stand in the gap for us. That's what Jesus did on the cross. "<i>By grace are we saved through faith; and that not of ourselves. It is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast." </i>Ephesians 2:8-9</div>
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The Bible tells us that Jesus is the only way to God. "<i>If you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. For with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.</i>" Romans 10:9-10</div>
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Friend, if you have never turned your life over to Jesus, what are you waiting for? Today is your day of salvation. Today the Great Creator is waiting for you to give Him your heart. Are you ready to receive the greatest gift offered to mankind? Then pray this simple prayer and mean with your whole heart.</div>
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<i>God, I believe You sent Your only Son to die on a cross for me. I believe You raised Jesus from the dead. Jesus, I come to You with all my sins, shortcoming, and filth. Be Lord of my life. Cleanse and purify me. God I accept You as my Heavenly Father, my Daddy God. I am Your child. Thank You Father God. In Jesus Name, Amen</i></div>
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If you have prayed this prayer for the first time, let me be the first one to welcome you into the family of God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us, "<i>Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new</i>."</div>
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Whether you prayed this for the first time or as a rededication to the Lord, please let me know. I would love to hear from you and rejoice with you. The Bible says all of Heaven is now rejoicing over one person coming back to God. You are free from your past! YOU ARE LOVED!</div>
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We must dwell in the secret place of the Most High. Have you ever wondered what David meant when he penned, "in the secret place"?</div>
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A secret place is somewhere we go which no one knows about. When you were a child, did you ever have a secret club house? Or a treehouse where only a select few were invited? A place you could get away from the world and be alone? That was your secret place.</div>
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As adults, when you want to get away to be alone, where do you go? What do you do in your seclusion? Whatever you are doing in your "hideaway" becomes your secret place. </div>
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Many people enjoy getting alone with a good book. They can be drawn into another world and for a few moments escape life's demands. Some like to retreat to their closet, shut the door, and simply sit in the dark, bringing relaxation.</div>
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All these things are valid and accomplish their goal. However, they in themselves, don't cause us to abide in the shadow of the Almighty. They can't bring us closer to our Heavenly Father.</div>
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We must make Daddy God our secret place, our hiding place. Many times I go in my bedroom or office, shut the door and simply meditate on the greatness of my precious Abba Father. He becomes my secret place, my refuge. </div>
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When the world persecutes us because of our stance for right, who do we run to? Do we run to people or our precious Lord? I challenge you to allow Father God to become your secret place. Spend time in His Word and His presence. Learn to run to Him when the cares of this life become insurmountable. Learn to live in the secret place of the Most High.</div>
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