DON'T LEND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MONEY - WHY NOT GIVE IT TO THEM?

Tonight, I came face-to-face with a huge dose of reality.  The Holy Bible says, I think, "neither a borrower nor a lender be."  Sounds harsh, doesn't it?  After all, we all get in binds and need a few bucks here and there to tie us over.  However, many families today are barely scraping by.  I don't care what the government says, I see many people living today not paycheck to paycheck but day to day.   Their paychecks barely cover the basics IF they even  meet them.  We lived in abject poverty for 3 years in North Carolina as my well-abled husand, with awesome work ethics, went jobless for 3 years.  He couldn't even get a job at a grocery store.  He worked all his life, gave 4 years to sacrifice part of his life to protect this country and our people.  Us getting out was nothing but a pure miracle, a TRUE miracle from God.  If I only had the time to tell you, there is no way you could deny the existence of a loving and merciful God whose timing is ALWAYS perfect.

Unfortunately we had to borrow money from my sister way too often and my son had to pay our car payment each month, although we paid as much as possible too.  The problem is, we could never pay her back.  Oh, we wanted to but there was never enough and the few times we could, we ended up having to ask again.  It became a vicious cycle.  Now, she and her husband was very gracious to us, helped us get in a new apartment before he lost his job.  After his unemployment ran out, by God's grace the VA gave him $1500/month as long as he was enrolled in school, which they paid for but the program only lasted for 15 months (or a year, I forget).  Yes, we got a small amount of food stamps out of desperation.  Otherwise, we had about $20 month for groceries IF we didn't pay our bills completely.  We got into a bad cycle.  We NEVER had enough money.  When I say we lived without any extras, renting a movie at Redbox once a year was our ONLY extravagance.  I never had new clothes and my one pair of shoes was worn slap out  I had to hope I got a pair at Christmas.  Unmentionables?   I did a lot of handwashing of them.  

My sister married money.  She got to live an easy life and could afford THE finest of everything.  If I got a $2 shirt at the Dollar General, I felt blessed.  A book?  The library was my best friend.  We had to have the internet so my husband could go to school, otherwise we lost the $1500.  When it ran out, we were left with zero income.  Two months later, the VA sent us a check for $2300 and we moved to Florida.  He was employed, making a living wage (although very humble) within 4 days.  I prayed us to Florida and God heard our prayer.  

My point is this, if you are blessed with money and you know your sister/brother/mother, etc. is struggling just to breathe and they need money, even if it's $20 and you have it, do NOT lend it to them.  Do them the biggest favor (and yourself) and GIVE it to them, even if it's every week/month or however often.  If they can't buy a hamburger off the dollar menu at McDonald's, how do you think they'll be able to afford to pay you back?  If you love your money that much, say no.  They'll find a way as God always provides one...always.  Maybe He is using YOU for HIS will.  Besides, if you cannot afford to lose the money, you can't afford to lend them money.  Money perishes and tomorrow it may be you who needs some money.  No one is guaranteed wealth and prosperity and a tornado can render you homeless in 3 seconds.  

Also, if you do "lend" or even give them the money, shut up about it.  They know they owe you money and if you think they enjoy asking you, especially if they have to beg and make promises they know they can't keep but are desperate, you are very wrong in at least 95% of the cases.  Of course there are leeches and dishonest people out there, even your family.  Say NO to them.  Don't be used but when you constantly throw up how much you "do" for them in their face, they start to feel as if the only color you care about is "green" and "red" means nothing (meaning money/blood).  It is not worth losing your family over and often times, to others, you look like the bad guy in the situation.  

Borrowers, there are some awesome ways you can earn a few bucks honestly.  Sell CDs, DVDs, pawn things you don't use and have yard sales.  Scale back.  We left everything we owned back in NC except what would fit in our car.  Sure, there's a few things I wish I still had but there's something awesome about being able to walk away from your material possessions and be fine.  It is complete freedom.  Never be so in love with your "stuff" that your world would crumble if it was gone.  Leaving everything behind gave us the life God wanted for us.  I miss my family but I love my new one.  

This is not meant to be about people who use you but if you have a struggling family member or friend and even if they need a few dollars each month to survive (we're not talking about even thriving) then remember that Jesus gave His ALL for you.  Does He throw that in your face or make you feel shame?  No, He forgave you everything.  What if He had said yes but...you gotta pay me back?  Think about it.  "For ye are saved by GRACE not works".

Besides, red is a much brighter color than green.  Blood saved us, remember?  On a cross on Calvary!  The blood ran red!

God bless you all, be Spirit-filled and much love in Yeshua ah Messiach!

Show Love by Sharing the True Gospel of Salvation - GRACE

First Corinthians 15:1-11

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 3:16-17

WE ALL SIN

Romans 3:23

Romans 6:23

CAN THE ROLL OF A DICE PROVE THE EXISTENCE OF GOD? - GREAT VIDEO

FOOD FOR THOUGHT...

GOD BLESS YOU AND SHARE THE GOSPEL OF GRACE

FIRST CORINTHIANS 15:1-11

WHAT DO MUSLIMS BELIEVE? BY NANCY ORTBERG

  What Do Muslims Believe?

We should befriend those who practice Islam, but to do so we need to understand what they believe.

Nancy Ortberg

Today’s neighborhoods are diverse, and Christians often rub shoulders with people from different religious and cultural backgrounds. To choose relationship is, I believe, reflective of God’s nature.

Jesus told us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matt. 5:13–16). When we interact with people whose beliefs differ from our own, we become the salt with our friendship. Salt seasons and brightens, makes better, and preserves. No matter what your friend believes, you can serve, listen, and love.

Being forthright about your religious differences within the context of your friendship is being light. In a world full of darkness, it wouldn’t make much sense to keep 50 lights in one room forever—just as it doesn’t make much sense to only pursue friendships with other believers. Light does its job when it penetrates the darkness, which means that doing our job as Christians means we need to encounter others’ opposing views. Thankfully, disagreement doesn’t inhibit our ability to befriend and love someone. But we need to understand opposing views to love others well and best share truth. With this in mind, there are distinct differences between Islam and Christianity.

As a simple overview of a very complex issue, I offer three areas in which the difference in Christian and Muslim beliefs is defining. These ideas may be a starting point for conversations with your friend.

First, in Islam, Allah (God) is utterly unknowable. To think in terms of a God who can be known and who desires a relationship with his creatures is actually considered blasphemous in Islamic beliefs. He is a distant God who is to be feared. In place of relationship, there is only submission. Allah only reveals his will, not himself, hence the Muslim practice of ritual prayers. These memorized prayers are offered five times a day to appease a transcendent force with no personal interest in his creatures.

Contrast that with the God of the Bible, who reveals himself, knocks at the door of our hearts, and encourages us to enter into an ever-increasing relationship with him. He calls us his “friends” (John 15:15).

Second, Islam requires a strict adherence to good works as the means to reach heaven. At birth people are considered sinless with unlimited spiritual potential if they faithfully adhere to the teachings of Allah, as reflected through the words of the prophet Muhammad. It’s good works that open the doors to one of the seven different levels of heaven. But there’s no advocate to intercede with Allah when one falls short of the level of good works required.

In Christianity, it’s only through the blood of Jesus Christ that we are in relationship with God and given the promise of eternal life. Good works spring out of that gift of relationship with God through Jesus; they aren’t the means to the relationship.

Third, while Islam recognizes Jesus as a prophet, it rejects his divinity and claims that Muhammad is actually the superior prophet from God. He is the one considered to have brought God’s final revelation. The Qur’an (3:59–60) says that Jesus was, like Adam, created from dust.

Contrast that with Jesus’ own claim that he is the only way to God (John 14:6), and that he and God the Father are one (John 10:30). Jesus’ divinity and reflection as the final revelation of God are central to what it means to follow him.

You’re off to a great start simply by embracing a relationship with your Muslim friend. Now add light to that friendship—listen and engage in conversation around truth. Be sure to breathe prayers to God about your conversations, and remember, truth is spoken best with love, humility, and it need not raise its voice; it speaks for itself.

Nancy Ortberg is a church leadership consultant and popular speaker. This article is adapted from one that first appeared in Today’s Christian Woman.

HOW ONE MUST BE "BORN AGAIN" BY STAN ARNEY - GREAT VIDEO

A very good video on how one must be "born again of water and spirit" by Stan Arney.  I am sharing with previous permission.

Please remember we are moving and what I saw as a downside of this awesome new door God opened for us is really an incredible UPSIDE.  My husband is a bit over protective of me.  Notice, I did NOT say controlling or abusive here but no, he does not like for me to be out after dark because it's not exactly a safe world and I don't know my way around this huge city.  We are moving to a place that is like a small town inside a big city.  Every type of store, cafe, etc. one could want/need is within a 4-6 block radius of my new home.  In fact, NOT needing to drive is a blessing as parking is at a premium and would take longer than walking.  He is going to get me a nice bike though.  It has a huge park in the middle and a huge river is only 2-3 blocks away and it is beautiful.  Great place to see fireworks on holidays.  

I got a bit side-tracked.  As I said, my hubby is a bit protective.  He won't allow me to walk although once it stays daylight until 9 or so, I COULD walk to my new church but he just begs me not to.  So, today he made arrangements that on Wednesdays, since he also goes in later, I will take him to work and a friend of his will bring him to our new church.  Win/win but gets better!

I don't have a license because I owe $450 for a stupid non-moving ticket to the State of N.C. and we don't have the money yet.  Plus, I don't know my way around this big city so he feels much better driving me around (Driving Miss Brenda, lol).  Now that our new home will be 20 minutes away, instead of dropping me off at church on Sunday mornings/nights, he said it would be easier for him to just go with me to church.  Now, I said this new church is the most perfect church I could pray for (and I literally did) BUT I believe with my whole heart that it is even MORE perfect for my David!  I know the type of people he likes to be around and he'll love it.  He will fit right in and, not only that, he is going to like them so much that I bet he gets involved.  Praise the Lord!  Anyone remember my favorite Bible verse?  Come on, it's in Romans.  Eight!  Twenty-something?  Okay, Romans 8:28....

"For as we know, ALL things work to the good, for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes."  Romans 8:28

See, this works out to the GOOD for both of us.  God is good, His gifts are perfect and always, always right on time.  I am so blessed.  Now I have my internet church and family, my blood family, and my physical church family.  We are all one in Christ Jesus!  I pray you are blessed and know how much you are loved in Yeshua ah Messiach!  I'm blessed to call you family but it is a GIFT to call you friend!

Spread the TRUE Gospel of Salvation by Grace Alone

First Corinthians 15:1-11

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 3:16-17

Romans 3:23 and 6:23

The WHOLE Canon of Scripture

EYES OPENED - By UNASHAMED OF JESUS

Eyes Opened by @unashamedojesus

So they were saying to him, "How then were your eyes opened?" John 9:10

What’s it going to take for the world to open its eyes? Jesus came to open the eyes of the blind, to set the captives free (Isaiah 42:7) So what does that mean? Means he came to be truth into the world, the truth about our salvation and purpose. The truth that the world doesn’t want you to know or hear.

When we read this story in John 9, Jesus literally heals a blind man. The disciples questioned Jesus what sins did this man commit to earn this suffering. Jesus explained to them, this man wasn’t born blind as a punishment, God allowed this see everyone can see his glory be revealed.

After Jesus healed the man, everyone was in amazement, they said “wasn’t this the 

blind beggar?” One touch of Gods glory, he can take us from being a beggar to a child of royalty. Jesus brings hope to the hopeless

So you might say well I wasn’t born blind, but are you currently spiritually blind? Do you understand what God has done for you already? Even though we are all sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8) Jesus brought the light and truth into this dark world. Those who have ears let them hear, those who have eyes let them see (Mark 11:15) in Jesus name Amen

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GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME...ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD - MOVING AND WILL BE AWAY FOR 3 WEEKS/BLOG SHUTDOWN

FYI, God has blessed us with a new home, Church and physical healing.  Unfortunately, I won't be on Google much nor working on my blog for 2-3 weeks.  When settled, I want to share my joy and new community with you guys in pictures. I am so excited.  I will miss you and I promise not to take any more lengthy breaks, God willing, for a while and will really be more involved n my blogs and my communities.  I'm not making excuses but I went undiagnosed of a chemical imbalance -- estrogen -- and was very sick for a long time.  I am so much better.  So expect a lot of changes, more involvement and sharing.  This new church is awesome and I will be sharing some wonderful insights into God's holy Word.  Be patient and when I come back, I also plan on doing 2 more blogs and if anyone wants to be a co-owner, please let me know.  

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

GOD BLESS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL TODAY...

First Corinthians 15:1-11

NEW KING JAMES BIBLE LEAVES OFF KEY VERSES TOO! BE CONVINCED YOUR BIBLE IS TRUTH!

I have a bad habit of sometimes speaking things I know nothing about.  Now I must restate my opinion.  The New KJV is okay but I did not realize it left out a verse concerning the Godhead.  Now that I know that, stick with the KJV only and if you must read a newer version make sure you read each verse out of both to make an informed decision.  I read both and I must admit that the NKJV did help me understand the KJV better, in retrospect I'd use it only as a reference and resource rather than actually using it as my Bible.  I think the fact that I had read the KJV all my life helped me but it may be a stumbling block to new believers.  Mine has some awesome parallel verses, some helpful information but my Authorized KJV Bible is far better and it only cost me $11 at the Dollar General.  These new Bibles are up to $150+ but a red-letter, KJV Bible only cost $3 and was almost impossible to find at a Christian bookstore.  Stick with the truth...it does set you free!  Be blessed!  (Read further comments below the picture, please)

KING JAMES VERSION VS. THE NEW WORLD'S TRANSLATIONS

I fear I am fighting a losing battle BUT remember, the war has already been won...on Calvary.  "Heaven and earth shall pass away but My Word shall stand FOREVER!"  The King James Version is THE closest Bible to the original text on earth.  To change what is perfect is to water it down.  Also, we are forbidden to add or take away from the Word of God.  Please listen to at least part of this video and if you fear you may have a false or New World Bible, a simple test...

Read Acts 8:37 and it's where Philip is talking to the Ethiopian servant about being baptized and he says thou mayest IF "thou believeth with all thy heart that JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD, then thou mayest.  

In the new bibles, they do not use the words "JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD."  It is NOT there.  The "world" (unbelievers) made them take that out as they feel they are being forced against their will to admit that Jesus Christ is God.  They don't take into account that you MUST BELIEVE.  I have a bible like this and it combines Acts 36-39 and those words are not there and 98% of verse 37 is left off.

So, it's your choice which Bible you use but if you're willing to compromise the Word of God by reading a watered-down version so it suits you and what you WANT it to say rather than WHAT it says, that's your choice.  I have read the New KJV and it is okay.  There's nothing of substance that changes, nothing is left off but it should be used as a reference Bible or starter for those new to the Word and/or faith.  Read it concurrently and get a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, a Bible Concordance and a regular (but pre-1980s) dictionary as they have Biblical meanings of words included whereas some new dictionaries don't but words like "jealous" and "worship" do not mean Biblically what we think they do.  You can understand the KJV just fine all on your own with a little help learning what words are literal, metaphorical and prophetic.  You don't need anything newer than the NKJV Bible to KNOW what God says.  It's setting us up for this One World Religion, especially the NIV.  

This is long but this is information you need to know.  Also, in these new versions, the Lord's Prayer reads like this...

My Father, hallowed be thy name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth.  Give us this day....

Notice it leaves off WHICH ART IN HEAVEN.  The RCC calls priests father as does luciferian and satanic cults.  So, never be a part of compromising God's Word.  It is perfect and of no need of new and it cannot be improved.  God YHWH bless you all and much love in Yeshua ah Messiach.  

I realize many are going to disagree and will have much to say regarding these new so-called Bibles.  You are entitled to your opinion but on this issue, I politely request you keep those opinions to yourself.  Let each of us be convinced in our own minds which Bible is right.  Never be a stumblingblock in the path of a newborn in Yeshua ah Messiach.  They need to hear TRUTH and it can be found in the same Bible that has sustained all Christians for thousands of years.  Only today do we see it as "good" to alter YHWH's holy Word.  It started back in the 60s with the "Living Bible" and has steadily and rapidly went downhill.  Read the Bible you want but if you're not reading the truth and your Bible leaves off verses or changes them to satisfy this "world," pray and ask Him to lead you in all truths.  I rabidly defended these new Bibles until I heard the TRUTH.

God YHWH bless you all and much love in Yeshua ah Messiach!

OUR INSEPARABLE RELATIONSHIP - DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY IN TOUCH MINISTRIES 2/13/17

February 13

Our Inseparable Relationship

Romans 8:31-39

Far too many relationships in today's world are uncertain. Disunity is found in marriages, churches, and international alliances. Yet there's one relationship that is sure and permanent.

The Lord designed people for intimate fellowship with Him. His love toward each of us is evident throughout the Bible. In fact, there is nothing tangible, intangible, past, present, or future that can separate believers from the Father's love. John 10:14 draws a comparison between Jesus and a good shepherd--a man whose ultimate task is providing for and protecting the flock. Christ's character is one of passionate care for His people. First John 4:16 clearly states, "God is love." If we believe the Bible, then we cannot deny this fact about His nature.

We also see evidence of divine love through the Lord's gifts and actions. For example, He created us in His image (Gen. 1:26). He sent His only Son to die in our place, and He forgives us of our sin debt (1 Cor. 15:3). John 15:15 tells us that Christ calls us His friends--and what's more, when we trust in Jesus, God adopts us and considers us His children (Rom. 8:15). He even blesses us with an Intercessor and Helper--the Holy Spirit (John 14:26). The Word is clear: God loves us passionately.

The affection we experience in our families is only a glimpse of the great compassion and care that God has for you. Think about the people you treasure most. Imagine what you would be willing to do if they experienced a need. How much more will our heavenly Father be devoted to you!

For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit www.intouch.org.

Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. (c) 2016 All Rights Reserved.

NOT OF THIS WORLD

Not Of This World by @unashamedojesus

And He was saying to them, "You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world. John 8:23

Are you living for this world or are you preparing for eternity? It’s easy to get caught up in this world and live for making money and obtaining possessions. But Jesus taught us that everything in this world is temporary. Everything including this world will eventually pass away but God is eternal (Matthew 24:35) So why do we devote so much time into temporary things?

For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it ( 1 Timothy 6:7) All the money in your bank account or the fancy car you drive are not going to save you from death. The world can bring you temporary pleasure, but only through Jesus Christ can we obtain eternal life. Are you preparing for eternity or living for the temporary?

We’ll take it one step forward “Anyone who loves the world, does not love God” ( 1 John 2:15) But how can this be? Didn’t God create the world? Yes but mankind chose to follow the evil of Satan (Genesis 3), and has corrupted the whole world.  The world is ruled by Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4)

When you understand this , you understand why the world is so messed up. You understand why evil does happen in this world. Jesus is not of this world, he has overcome sin, death , and hell. If you want eternity, fix your mind and eyes on above, not below. Prepare for the coming of Gods Kingdom in Jesus Name Amen

THE ANTI-CHRIST (VIDEO)

I read a comment on a Biblical video by an "unbeliever" who said that to her, the Bible is THE most accurate book she'd ever read.  She had no answer (or credible one anyway) when I asked her why then was she an unbeliever.  

I've heard many claim that the Roman Catholic Church, or rather the papacy, is the anti-Christ or false prophet.  Now, I admit that from what I've read and heard, it does appear he very well could be BUT which pope?  Is it this one?  Well, I don't know but out of all the videos and books I've read on this issue, THIS video really goes into a lot of verses and details I've never heard before and can't deny the truth in them.  I'm sharing so you can be on the watch and always be ready BUT let you decide for yourself.  I sure have.

God bless you all and much love in Yeshua ah Messiach.

Strategies for Building a Quiet Time with God - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - February 12, 2017

Strategies for Building a Quiet Time with God
By Rick Warren

“But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well” (Matthew 6:33 CEV).

Everyone struggles with quiet-time consistency from time to time. Know that if you’re struggling with it, you’re not alone! The good news is that with a common problem come some common solutions. Next time you find yourself struggling with your daily quiet time — or even before you start to struggle — try some of these solutions:

1. Make a covenant. Commit to God that you’ll spend at least some time with him every day of your life, even if it’s just two minutes — not because everyone else is doing it, but because you want to spend time with Jesus. Put your commitment in writing.

2. Put it in your weekly schedule. Put it on your computer, your phone, or wherever you keep your schedule. Block out in advance a time to meet with God every day, just as you would a doctor’s appointment, a business lunch, or a meeting with your boss.

3. Be prepared for the attacks of the Devil. To be forewarned is to be forearmed.The devil will do whatever he can to keep you away from your time with God. Be on your guard and prepared for the attacks.

4. Do it for six weeks straight. Psychologists say it takes about six weeks for a habit to develop. It takes about three weeks to get familiar with a new task or new behavior. It takes about another three weeks before it becomes a solid habit in your life. Most people have never been consistent in their daily time with God because they’ve never made it past the six-week barrier without missing a day.

5. Depend on God-power, not willpower. You can only succeed by the power of God’s Spirit. Ask God to strengthen you and give you the mind of Christ, so you’ll depend on him to help you develop this habit. If you just depend on willpower, you don’t have any hope to stay consistent.

Jesus wants you to spend time with him. He died on the cross to give you fellowship with him. You don’t have time not to do this. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, “But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well”(CEV). Make time for God, and it’ll change your life.

Play today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>

Talk It Over

• What steps will you take today to become consistent in your quiet time?
• Why is a consistent quiet time with God critical to your Christian growth? How does your answer to this question line up with the way you have a quiet time?
• What is the work that God has told you he wants you to do (Matthew 6:33)? How have you made it a priority in your life?

For more Daily Hope with Rick Warren, please visit pastorrick.com!

CHRISTIANITY TODAY - DAILY DEVOTIONAL

February 12

Today's Reading: Leviticus 13; >Matthew 26:26-50

Today's Thoughts: Seek His Promises

"And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me."-  Matthew 11:6

While teaching on Joshua 1, I realized that God clearly told Joshua that He fulfills His promises. God even clearly restates what those promises entailed. However, today, many people do not know how to get promises from God. And even if God is speaking to them, many Christians do not know how to wait it out, and so they fail to watch God work it out to completion. As a result, many Christians stumble over Jesus and the way He works in our lives. But that is not God’s intention as He desires to speak to us and reveal to us things that are to come.

My mom came over today and I asked her how she would teach someone to get promises from God. Immediately, she started giving me illustrations of when God gave her promises. So, I asked her again, “But how did you learn to get a promise from God?” She used another illustration of a promise God gave her to try to speak in the generalities of teaching someone else. I was thankful for the discussion because I had also realized that it is very difficult to come up with a “basic formula” in receiving a promise from God.

God’s Word is filled with promises He gave in the past which can be applied to my present circumstances. I can give a very simple way of how I get a promise from God. First, I start by praying to Him about a burden while asking for His will to be done in it. It is not God’s will for me to be stressed out and unsettled, so I start reading the Word, looking for a passage that addresses what I am praying about. If a verse pops out, I will start meditating over it, asking God about it and looking up the cross references for it. I know that it is a promise from God if it addresses the burden on my heart in future terms while giving me a present day peace. I also know that it is a promise and not a command if I can’t do anything to fulfill it by myself. God wants me to trust and have faith and He will accomplish the rest.

Today, try to read segments in the book of Isaiah. God has given me so many promises in that book. Keep seeking the Lord’s will until He gives you a verse. Then trust Him. He is more than able to address and accomplish all that concerns you today and every day!

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IDOLS OF THE HEART

What Idols are set up in the heart?

What keeps us from doing what JESUS said to do in this short life?

What has kept Holy Fire from being in our lives?

I watched an elderly monk of one of the Eastern Orthodox Churches speaking to an interviewer at his little hermitage. He said that The LORD+ waits for men and women to be with HIM+, to spend time with HIM+, but everyone is too busy for that.

They have other more important things to do. Church on Sunday will be sufficient they say.  Personal idols must be served. The LORD+ waits for close and intimate communion with us, but we are too busy.

Then the Church wonders why there is no Power within their Church or in their lives.  It is the simple law of sowing and reaping. No discipleship, no obedience, equals no Power, no discernment, no sick ones healed, no dead ones raised, no demons cast out.  A sad and sorry situation.

It is TIME to Learn to live in the presence of GOD, to hear HIS+ Voice, to see with the eyes of the MESSIAH+ and to hear with HIS+ ears.  The SON of GOD did not call us to be religious or to be “churchians” but to follow HIM+ in the Straight and Narrow way that leads unto Life.

HE+ spent much time in prayer to HIS+ Eternal FATHER. If HE+ did that, we much more need to do that!

We have shrugged off spending quality time with HIM+ for too long, and it has weakened us immensely and made us vulnerable to satanic attack.

There are many USELESS things in our society that are designed to pull us away from our LORD+. The satan delights when we spend hours on activities and pastimes that WEAKEN us spiritually.

These activities become idols in our hearts that pull us away from being in the presence of our SAVIOR+.

It is time to pull down the idols!

We are living in VERY PERILOUS TIMES. These are the days that The HOLY SPIRIT has warned us about. It is totally necessary to be strong in the Strength of The Blessed HOLY SPIRIT. 

Let us learn a lesson from the hermit monks of the Orthodox Christians and learn to spend hours in The LORD’S+ presence, both speaking to HIM+ and hearing from HIM+. 

In the days ahead we will need to know HIS+ Voice and have HIS+ direction.

It is time to tear down ANY idol that gets in the way of spending holy time with our LORD+ and MASTER+, our Commander and Chief, WHO+ is seated at HIS+ FATHER’S Right Hand, making continual intercession for us. 

To be in HIM+

and HE+ in us

is our ONLY Protection

for the days ahead.

Let us think about this: Which is harder… to tithe our pocketbook … or our TIME ?   As Keith Green used to sing, ” I+ don’t need your money; I+ want your LIFE.”

THE GAME OF LIFE

I removed the video because I'm not sure it speaks all truth.  I jumped the gun and do  not want to mislead.  Forgive my mistake!  God bless all.