LisaMarie savedbygrace

IT'S TIME!!!!..... It's time to do away with all those things that no longer serve... The insecurity, the jealousy, the anger, whatever it is that's stopping you from enjoying everything that Jesus died to give us must go.. I'm saying all of this in hopes of not only helping some of you but also releasing alot that has been built up in me.. For far too long i have been holding on and holding on to so many unhealthy behaviors and negative thinking.. I almost can't stand myself... But I heard something today that I have heard before but today struck me pretty hard.. And for those that read my updates..It simply says What you feed grows.. and i added it's time to redo my menu..Because I have had enough.. It's too hard being unhappy, it's too hard worrying all the time, trying to make things work that maybe God don't want worked.. Being insecure has been a major major downfall for me for so many yrs.. I truly thought at one time I had a good grip on things.. Boy was i wrong.. The enemy certainly knows which buttons to push and how hard to push them... Well he's pushed mine far and long enough.. No more of this "I can't and "what about me, and all those things we say when we really just don't exercise our faith enough and push harder to enjoy this life that is such a gift.. I mean who am I to doubt God.. He knows what He is doing, He knows who and what we need. He knows the hairs on my head and carries every single one of my tears in a bottle.. Im sure by now it's more than one ..i mean He even helped me with a project i was working on today.. I was having such a rough time with something but it was so small. and I felt so annoyed that I cried out to God.. and said "You can make the blind see but you can't help me with this"???? After a few moments of calming down He showed me what to do..So even in the smallest of things He's there if you just call on Him... At some point we have to drop it all off at His feet, let it go and let God be God in our lives.. Stop dragging your feet with the same pitiful attitudes..and even the over confident ones.. Neither one serve any good.. It's ALL got to stop.. Lord, I lay it all down at your feet.. I ask you to take every wrong thought away from me that no longer serves..You did not put me on this Earth for any other reason other than to serve You.You have a will for me and made me a promise.. I believe in that promise. Show me Your ways God..Let my words be Your words and my thoughts be Your thoughts.. In the name of Jesus I thank you for saving a wretch like me .

Thank you Onelight... My youngest brother told me about this and has been posting videos he finds on Facebook .. I haven't listened to the other ones he has on there yet except for this one but was curious as to what other ppl may have heard..

maybe his name wasn't on the poem to begin with ...so they left it that way.. idk )

*** removed embedded video ***.. not sure if i did this right but it's a video about the planet Nibiru Please recreate the thread with video in the video forum. The video forum is the only forum where videos are allowed to be posted.

I agree with Love Songs... You can't compare when it happens for you vs. when it happens for someone else.I have a cousin who like you had a few miscarriages before she got her first child.. and it happened again a couple of times before she was pregnant with her 2nd...I don't understand it.. but I know God has his reasons.. So enjoy this time building your foundation with your husband...You'll have lil feet running around soon enuff... ))

it does sound fantastic.. will check it out ..thank you )

Do you ever stop to think about what your thinking about??? Ever listen to how you talk to yourself or how you talk to others?? What are the words you're using? The words we speak and the thoughts we think play such a huge role in our lives..As it says in the bible "as a man thinketh so is he", you reap what you sow" etc, etc... We can so easily talk ourselves into a bad mood and just as easily talk ourselves out of it. It just takes a lil bit of effort to think about what your thinking about. We don't have to agree with every thought that falls into our head.. Nor do we need to keep speaking every word we "feel" should be said. How do we really expect God to work in our lives when we are constantly blocking that by the words we speak. Sure God is all powerful and can do anything He wants at anytime. But it takes effort on our part. The negative words we use build up like a clogged drain.. After a while the water can't get through. In order for God to work we have to unplug that drain clean out all the stuff that's preventing it to flow. God works to you and through you.. No seed can grow without proper drainage. it will kill it. Pretty much the same with negative words and thoughts .. it kills your spirit.. there's nothing there to help it go through. You need to believe in order to receive and what you think and speak you get in your life.. The law of attraction.. Granted this isn't an easy thing to do .. sure we all go through rough patches and find ourselves living the same thing over and over again.. But the key here is to change your perception.. change the way you are thinking about it.. There's always a treasure in every trial.. Just got to look for it. When do we stop using words that hurt ourselves and hurt each other.. when do we leave the acting for the actors and start being real. This life isn't a dress rehearsal.. and our tomorrow's are not promised.. Treat those as you would want to be treated, be more kind to yourself and to those who God brings in your path. Stop allowing your thoughts to control you and start controlling them.. you do have that power. You don't have to go with every "feeling" you "feel".. Think of Jesus and how He was.. Ask Him to help you in your thinking.. but take responsibility for it as well. You're not a puppet and God didn't create robots.. He gave us a power that if only we would learn to tap into it more..How much more at peace we would be in our lives.. and that peace could transfer to others. Our thoughts become words, words become action and action creates our character...

This is a lil something I have found on FB.. When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meagre possessions, They found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital. One nurse took her copy to Melbourne. The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas editions of magazines around the country and appearing in mags for Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been made based on his simple, but eloquent, poem. And this old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet. Cranky Old Man What do you see nurses? . . .. . .What do you see? What are you thinking .. . when you're looking at me? A cranky old man, . . . . . .not very wise, Uncertain of habit .. . . . . . . .. with faraway eyes? Who dribbles his food .. . ... . . and makes no reply. When you say in a loud voice . .'I do wish you'd try!' Who seems not to notice . . .the things that you do. And forever is losing . . . . . .. . . A sock or shoe? Who, resisting or not . . . ... lets you do as you will, With bathing and feeding . . . .The long day to fill? Is that what you're thinking?. .Is that what you see? Then open your eyes, nurse .you're not looking at me. I'll tell you who I am . . . . .. As I sit here so still, As I do at your bidding, .. . . . as I eat at your will. I'm a small child of Ten . .with a father and mother, Brothers and sisters .. . . .. . who love one another A young boy of Sixteen . . . .. with wings on his feet Dreaming that soon now . . .. . . a lover he'll meet. A groom soon at Twenty . . . ..my heart gives a leap. Remembering, the vows .. .. .that I promised to keep. At Twenty-Five, now . . . . .I have young of my own. Who need me to guide . . . And a secure happy home. A man of Thirty . .. . . . . My young now grown fast, Bound to each other . . .. With ties that should last. At Forty, my young sons .. .have grown and are gone, But my woman is beside me . . to see I don't mourn. At Fifty, once more, .. ...Babies play 'round my knee, Again, we know children . . . . My loved one and me. Dark days are upon me . . . . My wife is now dead. I look at the future ... . . . . I shudder with dread. For my young are all rearing .. . . young of their own. And I think of the years . . . And the love that I've known. I'm now an old man . . . . . . .. and nature is cruel. It's jest to make old age . . . . . . . look like a fool. The body, it crumbles .. .. . grace and vigour, depart. There is now a stone . . . where I once had a heart. But inside this old carcass . A young man still dwells, And now and again . . . . . my battered heart swells I remember the joys . . . . .. . I remember the pain. And I'm loving and living . . . . . . . life over again. I think of the years, all too few . . .. gone too fast. And accept the stark fact . . . that nothing can last. So open your eyes, people .. . . . .. . . open and see. Not a cranky old man . Look closer . . . . see .. .. . .. .... . ME!! Remember this poem when you next meet an older person who you might brush aside without looking at the young soul within. We will all, one day, be there, too! PLEASE SHARE THIS POEM (originally by Phyllis McCormack; adapted by Dave Griffith) The best and most beautiful things of this world can't be seen or touched. They must be felt by the heart!

Yes.... Amazing ...and some question ..."Why God is not healing people anymore ?" And you know what ... ? The little boy didn't use some formative prayer to the Lord , for Him to heal that man. The boy just spoke to the Lord , just like you and I would speak to each other. Simplicity ... is golden. exactly... that is how I talk to Him..

and this is the God we serve... . Amazing video.. thank you sweet for sharing this

awww.. very kind of you to say John ..

Thank you Love Songs.. But I can't take the credit for writing this one.. It was a devotional I had found .. Sounded like you put that together Lisa, ... but, at least you still are sharing it with others. thank you .. lately I have had a bit of writer's block .. I have a million thoughts running through me but nothing is sticking.. . so I am glad I came across this ..

me too.. got to have a lil fun sometimes. .. ))

hehehee... and maybe a lil salt...

LOL.. that's funny stuff )

Thank you Love Songs.. But I can't take the credit for writing this one.. It was a devotional I had found ..

No two humans have the same fingerprints and there are no two snowflakes alike. Each Christian is like Jesus in the world. We are His legs, arms, eyes and ears, etc. Each one of us has a very important role to play in God's plan. If we were all alike, how could God gather all His children back into His kingdom? Not all of us can be preachers, doctors, missionaries, gardeners, or teachers. God gave us each unique gifts and qualities and He intends for us to use the ones He gave us and no one else's. You are uniquely you and no one else. Your qualities and gifts are no better or no less than your fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord. Romans 12:3-8 - Because God has given me a special gift, I have something to say to everyone among you. Do not think you are better than you are. You must decide what you really are by the amount of faith God has given you. Each one of us has a body with many parts, and these parts all have different uses. In the same way, we are many, but in Christ we are all one body. Each one is a part of that body, and each part belongs to all the other parts. We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us. The person who has the gift of prophecy should use that gift in agreement with the faith. Anyone who has the gift of serving should serve. Anyone who has the gift of teaching should teach. Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy. Prayer: Dear Father let us Love and respect and be gracious to one another, according to Your will, and as You have taught us, through Jesus. Amen

Great video.. thank you for sharing..

Great post. We have lots of "Religious" folks crawling around here, and they love to point faults (In their minds that are faults) They are perfect and able judge the Lord's servants. They have special callings of God to point out perceived evils, and any doctrine that does not agree with theirs. Reality check means they need just as much work as anyone else, they just don't see it. Jesus is Lord. Thanxs Brother Mike... None of us are in any position to be playing Holy Ghost Jr...

There are unfortunately alot of "religious folk" who are just that ..."finger pointers" ..It's sad really because none of us will ever be as holy as God..But because of what Jesus did we are looked at as white as snow..It's because of Jesus that I am made perfect in His sight. But you're right alot of people care more about being right than they do about being kind. If you don't agree with what they believe then something must be wrong with you ...is the impression I get.. In my opinion and I have said this many times..None of us have it 100% correct but the basics should be easy enough to follow.. W.W.J.D... What would Jesus do??? That is something we should ask ourselves before we start running our mouths trying to slap someone's wrist for saying something that didn't fit what we believe. Granted the bible can be confusing to understand and alot of people can take so many verses out of context.. and twist them to mean what they want it to mean.. So i have been trying to merely focus on what Jesus commanded.... for us to love God with all our heart, soul and mind and to LOVE your neighbor .. Doesn't mean we have to be in a relationship with them but to at least be civil and treat them how we would want to be treated. There are so many different people in this world and our main focus should be on praising Jesus , helping our fellow brothers and sisters.. not beating them over the head with the bible. Even with people who don't believe it's our job to show them who Christ is .. if you can't do it in words then at least live the life you say you believe. More ppl see how we live compared to what we say.. I can understand why alot of people run from Christianity .. We haven't been the best role models. and I include myself in that. But I am learning and growing everyday.

well the way i see it is like this.... No one.. not even Joyce has everything 100% correct.. and speaking from my own experience. i have found that my words get misunderstood and taken out of context alot.. I mean in my head it sounds perfectly understandable but the way some ppl perceive it is different... so Im sure anyone can easily take anything out of context... Yes, I understand fully the need to make sure who we listen to is legit.. and in my opinion Joyce has eased some of my insecurities and alot of my past hurts by just explaining her life story.. granted it's not all biblical talk but more down to earth she makes it easy for you to relate to her.. sometimes it's more helpful to hear of someone's background to know where they came from than to be beaten over the head with the Bible. i want to know.. how someone got through when they couldn't hear from God, how they got up everyday even when they wanted to stay in bed and never leave the house.., I want to know how after yrs of being mentally and verbally abused does one look in the mirror and actually begin to love yourself in a balanced way.... She taught me that... so for that i thank God for that.. Now as far as ppl critizing, remarking. whatever.. everyone will have an opinion.. what it comes down to is what God thinks.. I could care less what Joe Smith down the street has to say.. or some reporter.. People talk and most talk trash.. they see someone doing great things and automatically find fault cuz their life doesn't measure up .. well I wonder why... I don't have all the answers, im not rich (yet) but i believe God knows what i can handle and what i can't.. He has seen how she uses her money and how she dealt when she had barely any.. so if she is lying that is solely between her and God.. I only know how she helped me get closer to God.. and it's God's opinion of my life that matters to me most.. I will not be accounted for anyone else's life but my own.. So I really could care less with any so called organization has to say about anyone.. I have God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit running through me .. and it's my job to be a blessing.. that's all i was trying to do.. and sadly this thread went into a direction that it never needed to go in.. Just my opinion

I have this booklet... and i don't see that anywhere in this.... It does say "Jesus went to hell for you.He died for you. He paid for your sins.God was faithful to Jesus, God did what He told Jesus He would do.When the bill was paid and all our debt completely cancelled, The father raised Him from the dead. But until that happened He was alone for 3 days satisfying the courts of justice and conquering the hosts of hell. He (Jesus) took the keys of hell and death." I am not seeing where she claims Jesus was born again in hell.. If anything she explains why He went to hell.. and what He did there..

Zemke..I understand completely that when it comes to the gospel some level of discerning is essential .. We need to no doubt test the spirits.. I get all of that.. And of course everyone will have an opinion when someone steps up into a huge arena if you will like she has.. I just seen this thread go off in so many directions other than where I was hoping it would.. But I do wonder how the comments would have differed if i didn't mention her name at all...

My Bad........... I don't know you though. I like Word for Word. If you say something, I want you to give me scriptures to support what you just said. I want you to be anointed to Teach so it makes sense to me. I examine my Own Pastor Keith Moore (Who served under Hagin for 20 some Years) I examine Brother Copeland. Joyce Meyers? All I can say is she had been a Major blessing to me in my Early years of finding out about God. I do have scriptures that "MAY" fully back what she said. You do need some imagination though as it takes a concept and expounds past that concept. If you heard the story from me, then It would be that Jesus stomped the Devils backside and ripped the keys of Death and Hell from him................ That is what happened, but for someone that want's every single scripture to back that, then I would have to retrace some. My point is that Joyce never said Jesus was tormented by the devil. All the angels in agony, the whole creation is groaning............... "Don't You think?" She takes scriptures and teaches what in her mind took place. Jesus took our place, so we don't have to go to Hell. Those putting her down don't even believe Jesus went to Hell. They also twist what she said, "Though it was dramatic." I don't see fault in it. The angles in Agony? Where is that scripture Joyce? Do we really need to be like that? Do we need goofy people who have no consideration, put down Joyce Meyer after so many other believers have posted that she has been a great help to them? Is that really cool? There was a resurrection Part also though Botz........ Satan did have the keys to Hell. Jesus said I will build my church and the gates of Hell shall not prevail. There are bad angels in Hell now........ Satan had the keys to Hell. Not his dwelling place, but scripture sort of gives you an idea of some base of operation. I am not sure how far you take that though. Is there one person in any denomination that has perfect revelation on everything? Is Bad stuff, not really bad stuff because we lack the revelation to call it good? I have heard some Baptist preaching that all gifts are gone, there is absolutely no more healing. It's clear the man is teaching on something he is clueless about. Is it my job to publicly put him down? We have a nice thread about a Awesome women of God. Spoiled by some unlearned. That is what I see. I certainly don't post negative comments when someone throws up a Baptist teaching which may be many points I don't agree with. Jesus Is Lord. My Bad........... I don't know you though. I like Word for Word. If you say something, I want you to give me scriptures to support what you just said. I want you to be anointed to Teach so it makes sense to me. I examine my Own Pastor Keith Moore (Who served under Hagin for 20 some Years) I examine Brother Copeland. Joyce Meyers? All I can say is she had been a Major blessing to me in my Early years of finding out about God. I do have scriptures that "MAY" fully back what she said. You do need some imagination though as it takes a concept and expounds past that concept. If you heard the story from me, then It would be that Jesus stomped the Devils backside and ripped the keys of Death and Hell from him................ That is what happened, but for someone that want's every single scripture to back that, then I would have to retrace some. My point is that Joyce never said Jesus was tormented by the devil. All the angels in agony, the whole creation is groaning............... "Don't You think?" She takes scriptures and teaches what in her mind took place. Jesus took our place, so we don't have to go to Hell. Those putting her down don't even believe Jesus went to Hell. They also twist what she said, "Though it was dramatic." I don't see fault in it. The angles in Agony? Where is that scripture Joyce? Do we really need to be like that? Do we need goofy people who have no consideration, put down Joyce Meyer after so many other believers have posted that she has been a great help to them? Is that really cool? There was a resurrection Part also though Botz........ Satan did have the keys to Hell. Jesus said I will build my church and the gates of Hell shall not prevail. There are bad angels in Hell now........ Satan had the keys to Hell. Not his dwelling place, but scripture sort of gives you an idea of some base of operation. I am not sure how far you take that though. Is there one person in any denomination that has perfect revelation on everything? Is Bad stuff, not really bad stuff because we lack the revelation to call it good? I have heard some Baptist preaching that all gifts are gone, there is absolutely no more healing. It's clear the man is teaching on something he is clueless about. Is it my job to publicly put him down? We have a nice thread about a Awesome women of God. Spoiled by some unlearned. That is what I see. I certainly don't post negative comments when someone throws up a Baptist teaching which may be many points I don't agree with. Jesus Is Lord. I was thinking the same thing Brother Mike.. This was meant to be a nice, encouraging word ..just to simply state stop looking at what's wrong with you and be a blessing to someone else.. but it has sadly turned into an attack on someone's character and in a sense an attack on me.. I don't expect everyone to like Joyce.. But she has certainly been a blessing to me as far as helping me to understand the word and basically how to survive in my everyday life and not just on Sundays .. I don't agree with everything little thing she says for i do know that none of us have it all together and have it all understood anyway.. We just do the best we can day in and day out. I get tired of the "Im right, you're wrong" .. dissecting every lil word that was written and making more out of it than necessary... We will ALL know the absolute truth some sweet day.. but until then live and let live... Let go and Let God...There is no way anyone of us can fully understand God completely .. what He chooses to do He will do .. I don't put Him in a box nor do I limit Him to a book.. He's sooo much bigger and I respect the Bible for all that it says.. (so please no comments about that))) All I know is HE IS .. and WILL DO.. and WILL Call WHO HE CHOOSES...