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Lord, you told us in Your word to study to show ourselves approved. I ask You Lord to help us all study, and Lord, start with me. In Jesus name, amen

Your statement, "We aren't supposed to..." can keep us bound in feelings of fear and uncertainly. I can see you are beating yourself up because of what someone else is doing. Stop! Everytime you begin with a we aren't supposed to feel this or that etc... tell the Lord. "Lord, I am afraid or Lord, I feel..., but I know Your word says perfect love casts out all fear, yet, Father, I am afraid. Please help. Show me how to respond to this person. I give it over to You Lord and thank You for Your loving hand and guidance. In Jesus name amen." I don't believe the Lord sets challenges before us. A challenge is something we strive to conquor and thus the glory goes to us. The glory should always be God centered. He will and does put us in places so when we turn to Him, He gets the glory. Don't turn serving the Lord into a personal challenge. Let Him be your shoulder to lean on, your source of strength in time of trouble. He gave us law enforcement for those who don't fear Him...they will certainly fear the law or pay the piper. Hopefully, with our prayers, that will send those who oppose us to the Bible and knowledge of a loving, forgiving God who loves us all, but hates sin. Your part in this love process for those "hard to love", ...forgive them, pray for them. Be blessed.

More than once those who seem to rub us raw emotionally have sent me running to the Fathers arms. I have learned that He sometimes uses them to not only help us to learn to obey His command to love, but to draw us closer to Him. More than once I have also cried out something like, "Lord, I have had a rough day, please close the mouth of the lion for awhile." I am sure I, too, have gotten under someones skin more than once. Glad he teaches us love is patient, love is kind... :-)

I am so glad this topic came up. I have been studying the beauty of holiness for several weeks now. I found there are two different references to the beauty of holiness. One is reference to the Lords presence and one reference to our becoming holy. There has been a tugging in my spirit to study it out more. Then, when this post appeared I asked the Lord to help me understand the verse in question concerning favor. There was no way to grasp that without reading the entire Psalm 90 and then seeking the Lord on the subject. I actually said to Him, Lord, I don't want to just post my "opinion". Help me know what to say. I was tickled at what His reply was at first. It was in essence, "You have been given My Spirit, so your opinion now lines up with Me." I then wrote this below: "Because of the scriptures that led up to this one I would say in this passage favor could be viewed as loving mercy to a people that desire to be in the centered in the beauty of holiness. Those of us who have been corrected by the Lord know the joy of His great mercy and the fruit that follows in our lives as we desire to know Him in the beauty of holiness." However, I wanted to run it by the Bible first, before I posted it, so I looked up Psalm 90:17 in several different versions of the Bible. Then, I went to Matthew Henry's Commentary and much to my joy it bore witness to what I wrote. I especially like what his commentary had to say in closing on the subject. " Instead of wasting our precious, fleeting days in pursuing fancies, which leave the possessors for ever poor, let us seek the forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance in heaven. Let us pray that the work of the Holy Spirit may appear in converting our hearts, and that the beauty of holiness may be seen in our conduct."

Because of the scriptures that led up to this one I would say in this passage favor could be viewed as loving mercy to a people that desire to be in the centered in the beauty of holiness. Those of us who have been corrected by the Lord know the joy of His great mercy and the fruit that follows in our lives as we desire to know Him in the beauty of holiness.

My heart goes out to you. We all encounter being mis treated after we become Christians sooner or later. The work place is notorious for it, especially in the times we are living in. A wise pastor once said, "Don't let their wrong attitudes affect your attitude." I cannot tell you I have always kept my cool and turned the other cheek. More than once I have muttered under my breath only to have someone hear me and spread it all around. The devil just loves that because he can try to use it to discourage us or cause us to wonder if their wrong opinions about us are actually right. It is when we are in such places that the devil tries to sneak in and take our lives. But be assured, if you hold fast to the word of God and do as the Lord said, you are not displaying perfection, you are being changed by a loving God that says when we are weak, He is strong. He can display Himself in your life and be glorified in all you say and do. And you will soon see as you get through this that He has strengthened you and made you a better person. He may even use this to heal all those broken places from your past that keep cropping up. Our God is an Awesome God! He can take anything the devil throws at us and make it turn out for our good!!! Rest assured He sees your need and He is there for you even if it doesn't seem like it at times. Read Ephesians 6 each day before you go to work, out loud, and apply the promises to yourself. You keep right on walking in love and pray for those who mistreat you. Even if they don't change right away, you will. You are on what I like to call proving ground. It is the place where the Lord can show us who we are in Christ. Be blessed!!!

DON'T LET THE DEVIL DECEIVE YOU. DONT JUST LOOK AT ONE SCRIPTURE, READ EVERYTHING IN THE BIBLE ON THE SUBJECT. HERE ARE TWO VERY KEY SCRIPTURES FOR BELIEVERS TO STAND ON. M't:4:1: Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. M't:4:2: And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. M't:4:3: And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. M't:4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. M't:4:5: Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, M't:4:6: And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. M't:4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. M't:4:8: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; M't:4:9: And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. M't:4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. M't:4:11: Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Eph:6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph:6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph:6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph:6:13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Eph:6:14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; Eph:6:15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Eph:6:16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Eph:6:17: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Eph:6:18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

I saw this May 21, 2011 nonsense on a very reputable Christian web site. I sent them an e mail and asked them about it. It was a link to their site, and I thought maybe they were unaware of what it said. I was right. They apologized for this un-biblical link and had it removed.

How about putting memory verses to a melody they like, or have them make up their own melody.

"Some limit the speaking in tongues to merely preaching in other languages." ---herald2 herald2, I have often wondered about this. I have heard many try to reason away the gift of tongues at Penticost by saying they were just speaking in other peoples languages, not an unknown tongue. Has no one ever considered #1 when they came out of the upper room the people outside at first thought they were drunk #2 would anyone think a person was drunk just because they spoke another language #3 the Bible says one will speak in an unknown language and another interpret so everyone will know what was said #4 so how come it is not clear to many Christians that when they came out of the upper room speaking in tongues that their tongues were being interpreted to the people in their languages. I pray in tongues. Rarely a day goes by that, when I an praying in my own language, I will soon be praying in tongues. Tongues is for edification of the church and a sign to unbelievers. Very often I am overwhelmed by the Lords presence when I pray in tongues. Sometimes I am even moved to sing in tongues. I am edified and refreshed and whatever heavy load I may have been carrying just seems to lift off my shoulders. And sometimes the Holy Spirit Himself will move me to pray in tongues for something. This precious communication gift from our Lord is something I cherish.......never the less....the world will know us by our love for one another. May all we do and say be done in the love taught to us by the Holy Spirit.

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Hearing His Voice...if you ask His to open up your understanding of His word as you read it...He will. Hold tight to it and don't allow the cares of this life choke it out of yours...it keeps getting gooder and gooder all the time!!! John 14:17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 16:12-14 (New King James Version) 12

The Lord has this to say about those who are not in right relationship with Him. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. To the Church in Laodicea (NIV) 14"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. 15I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16So, because you are lukewarm

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Nobody can force you to sin even when death is staring you in the face. Committing a sin is always a willing act. We are not exempt from the influences of satan even in our dreams and a dream that tells you that you are going to be forced to commit a sin is indeed a dream from satan. Any dream that makes you fear, freak out, depressed, angry and so on is a dream from satan. Forget about it and move on.

Billy Graham World Wide Pictures has some of the best Christian films going. Also one of the best I have seen in the past couple years is Facing The Giants

Ephesians 6: 11 -13 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. He tries to destroy the Christians faith. For a deeper knowledge of this do an in depth study of Ephesians 6

I remember as a young Christian one of the first things the Lord pointed out to me through the preached word is that we become like those things we allow to fill our minds. Secular music is for the most part very sensual and rebellious in nature. I am not saying this as someone who has never listened to it. My music collection ranged from Alice Cooper to Pink Floyd; from Motown to Beach Boys...in short, I listened to it ALL. I can testify that secular music keeps people in bondage, and not just those prone to listen to it, but all who adhere to it on a regular basis. The Lord planely tells us how to keep our minds clear of those things the devil will try to use to destroy us. The devil does come posed as an angel of light and very cunning. Don't under estimate the pull of secular music. It is not just a matter of conviction, it is a matter of wisdom...guard your hearts and minds! Ephesians 5: 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore He says:

(New King James Version) Luke 21 Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6

Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. The Whole Armor of God 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[c] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

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He has promised deliverance from fear. It's in the Bible, Psalm 34:4, NIV. "I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." Father, You have not given us the spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. Touch your precious child tonight and release all fears. If there is a spirit of fear I ask that the enemies plans be destroyed away from precious child. Your plans for us are for good, Father. Whenever any anxiety tries to rise, let Your word become a place of peace and refuge for Your child. Thank You Lord for Your loving kindness and the promise of unfailing love and peace. Give precious child songs in the night and joy in the morning. In Jesus name I pray, amen.

Genesis 38 (New King James Version) Genesis 38 Judah and Tamar 1 It came to pass at that time that Judah departed from his brothers, and visited a certain Adullamite whose name was Hirah. 2 And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua, and he married her and went in to her. 3 So she conceived and bore a son, and he called his name Er. 4 She conceived again and bore a son, and she called his name Onan. 5 And she conceived yet again and bore a son, and called his name Shelah. He was at Chezib when she bore him. 6 Then Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. 7 But Er, Judah

Forgive me if this sounds too blunt, but who blinded your eyes?! Everytime I drive by a huge Mosque loomong over our nations key cities it stirs me to wonder when the day will come that they become a homeland threat. Satan poses as an angel of light so don't be deceived by so called peaceful's of other faiths. They serve the gods of this world. Witnesses to the finish line!!! Keep the faith! Pray without ceasing.....tell them about Jesus saves. "The last days will be pearilous times..." P.S. I almost forgot the most important thing! When I pass by a Mosque I reach out my hand toward it and I pray for the salvation of souls and for that place to be brought to nothing! Like the false god that fell on it's face in the Bible and when the worshippers picked it up it was on it's face everymorning...because the Lord Himself brought it down. So I pray for those things that are rising in our nation to fall. My heart breaks at the way our country is heading and I repent before the Lord for His mercy on us. That He help us, not compromise, or be lead astray by cunning devices,but that He help us remain firm in our faith and pray but not partake. Pray for Obama. Jesus Saves!!!