HAPPY FRIDAY!
Today’s scriptures are about the oneness of the Father and the Son. This has been the overall theme of the devotionals this week, and what a way to end the week. Earlier this week I referenced this verse of scripture: for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. (1 Cor. 8:6) We know that God has always been the trinity, “God the Father, God Son, and God the Holy Spirit, based on very first chapter of the Bible. It’s written: Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” (Gen 1:26) After God the Father created the earth, and everything else, He decided to create us in “their” image. We were special from the beginning of time, and we’re now one with Him.
There’s a hierarchy of everything in life, it’s the way that God created it. Even in the Body of Christ, we all have different roles, some higher than others, but they’re all meant to work together to accomplish on common goal. God the Father is the creator of all things. He created mankind for companionship and fellowship, but He also created us to take care of His land (Gen. 2:5-7). God is the Father and the Creator, but Jesus is the Son, through whom all things came and through whom we live. Jesus came to earth as man, and lived like a man. He’s the Holy Redeemer, the One who spiritually connects God and man. He and God are one and the same, but they have totally different roles. Jesus gives us Spiritual freedom and salvation, so that our lives can come full circle. God created us, so He wants nothing more than to fellowship with us forever. Then there’s the Holy Spirit, who helps us stay connected moment by moment, in the Spirit. He helps up properly communicate on a Spiritual level with God, and guides us to living a righteous life. So God is our creator, through whom all things are possible, Jesus is our redeemer, through whom we become one with God, and the Holy Spirit is our Helper, who leads us through life.
What does all of this mean to you and me? It’s simple, how can you truly love someone if you don’t truly know them? Too often we sin, and live according to the ways of the world, because we don’t know any better. It’s written: So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. (Eph. 4:17-19) Humans, saved or unsaved, often live like the “Gentiles”, and that’s very dangerous. We must do our part in learning about the ways of God, so that we can truly live in truth. That truth is that we are actually one with God. He lives inside of us, and our body is His temple. He feels, sees, and hears everything we do and say, so it’s important to live right, and seek Him.
Paul went on to say: That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Eph. 4:20-24) Hallelujah!!! We were created to be like God, and nothing less. Take your rightful place in this world, as a blessed and mighty child of God. There’s no reason why any of us can’t be exactly where we want to be—living a joyous and peaceful life! Of course we’re going to stray, and be tried, but as long as we know who we are in Him, we’ll survive, and bring other believers with us.
Do you know who you are? You are “one” with the One True God, and there’s no one else like you. You’re unique and special in your own right, so don’t ever let anyone tell you any different. God loves you just the way you are; after all He’s the one who created you that way. Jesus died so that you can only get better, so trust Him to help you get there. The Holy Spirit is there whenever you call on Him, He’ll always help show you the way. We’re covered on all sides, so have peace in knowing that you’re chosen, you’re loved, and you’re safe in God. If you don’t know Jesus as Lord, you’re a creation like everything else, but you aren’t “one” with God. To find out how to complete that circle of oneness, take a few moments to take the God Quiz today. My favorite verse today is: My Father, and your Father; ... my God and your God. (John 20:17)
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY TUESDAY!
Today’s scriptures are about offing praise to God, through Christ. To be honest, I don’t think I would’ve made it, if I lived in the times before Christ. I depend on Him for every step that I take, so without Him I would probably be an old wretched soul. He’s saved me from this evil world, and protects me from the weakness of my flesh, and because of that I will offer Him continual praise. I’ve come to a point in life where I know me. I know that we all have choices to make, which is the beauty of free will. I know my weaknesses, and I’m well aware of the choices I make. For the most part I know right from wrong, I will reap what I sow, so I’ve learned not to play the victim in life. Jesus offers freedom from the burden of life’s heartaches and pain, but it doesn’t come to us without trial. He knocks at our door, but it’s up to us to open it. Remember as we learned yesterday, it’s about mutual affection, so our praise is necessary to keep us rooted and grounded in the Lord.
We live in God, by Christ. When I read—for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live—it was an epiphany. Jesus was the Lamb of God, so He made it possible for us to live in God, and God in us. Before Christ, we couldn’t quite become one with God, because He is perfect and holy, and we were fleshly sinners. However, through Jesus, we have the opportunity to commune and fellowship with God. By the blood of the Lamb, the veil of wickedness that has acted as a shield, which separated us from God, has been lifted, and He only sees the righteousness in those who believe in Him. We’re able to fellowship with Him, without any more bloodshed.
Were you ever taught something, but it never really clicked [you get it, but you don’t get it]? Well when it finally click’s you have a “ah-ha” moment. That’s how I felt when I read this today. The Holy Spirit works that way, and I was reminded of that by a friend just a few days ago. He always reveals things to us at the perfect moments and times. It’s like reading the same verse of scripture over and over again, never really fully understanding it, but one day it’s meaning in your life is finally revealed. That’s how it feels when you start to realize who God and Jesus are, and who you are through and in them.
There’s a story in the gospel of John about when Jesus was approached by the Pharisee Nicodemus, who said to Him: “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” (John 3:2) Jesus’ reply was: “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”(John 3:3) Of course this confused Nicodemus, so he asked: “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” (3:4) Jesus answered: “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (3:5-6). Through Christ our Spiritual life begins—we start as a child, and grow in Spirit and righteousness. Our relationship evolves from God simply being our “Creator”, to Him becoming our Father. He begins to teach us—through Christ, His living Word, and His Holy Spirit—the ways to righteousness.
Paul reminds us: When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (1 Cor. 13:11) Through Christ we all have the opportunity to grow spiritually, and when we spiritually mature to adults, our connection becomes deeper with God, through Christ. Throughout this process we continue recognize Jesus Christ simultaneously with God, because they’re equally responsible for our Salvation. You cannot praise one without the other. You cannot believe in Jesus without believing in God, the One who sent Him. As well as you cannot believe in God, without believing in Jesus, the One who makes a relationship with God possible. Remember what Jesus said, you will never meet either of them, unless you are born again. Faith in the Son is the only way gain Salvation, and freedom. That’s a reason to PRAISE! Please take a moment to take the God Quiz right now. My favorite verse today is: All men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. (John 5:23)
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY TUESDAY!
I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying this beautiful "terrific Tuesday". I'm doing well, feeling a lot better today, and it was truly a beautiful morning. I was listening to Dr. Stanley’s teaching series on the "Desires of Your Heart", and it has me thinking about my future, and the things I want out of life. I guess as I'm approaching another birthday, it feels like I need to do some prioritizing and organizing, but its hard being a "grown-up" sometimes. I remember being a teenager, or in my early twenties, when things like this didn't really cross my mind, because I was too busy having fun, partying, and exploring. Now I'm entering the best years of my life, and I want to be sure that my desires match up with God's will for my life. It's written: Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalms 37:4) I wanted to share this challenge with you, so let's take some time to think about what we desire most out of life, then the second thing, third, etc., and then ask yourself why. Are your desires and reasons falling within the Law of God? Will you make a difference for His Kingdom? Be sure to answer these questions honestly, because no one will benefit from this but you. You can listen to these shows by going to the Audio Archives, part 1 aired yesterday and part 2 is today. Enjoy the remainder of your day family, and be blessed!
Today's scriptures are about the symmetry of Jesus and God. As I was reading the scriptures and the word symmetry rang in my Spirit. This is the perfect word to describe the connection between God and Jesus. I looked it up and found several definitions, and the one I thought would be most fitting to the message I'm attempting to communicate today is: beauty based on or characterized by such excellence of proportion. I chose this one because in my opinion Jesus and God being one and the same, yet two totally different entities, is the epitome of "excellence of proportion". I read further and saw the mathematic definition, and I thought this one was fitting as well: a rotation or translation of a plane figure that leaves the figure unchanged although its position may be altered. This is absolutely awesome! The Holy Trinity of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit fits this definition, because we receive God at all of these different angles, yet He’s still the one Almighty God. He came as the Son, the Savior and Lord of all, and lived a life as a human being, just as you and I. Once the Son died and was resurrected, He came as the Holy Spirit, and lives in the heart of each believer, but no matter how you rotate or translated it, God remains “unchanged although His position is altered”.
It's written: “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.” Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. (John 14:7-11) Jesus shared the fact that He and the Father are one with His followers often, yet they still didn't understand what He was saying. I'm sure many people still don’t get it, but Jesus assures us that if we're looking for God, we have seen God through Him. They go hand and hand, and we can't have one without the other, because they’re symmetrical.
What does this mean for us? Jesus goes on to say: ...I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. (John 14:20) From the beginning, God created man in His own image, so it was only logical that He came back as man, to dwell amongst us, and show Himself to us. He gave us a living example of what we were created to do, and how we’re to conduct ourselves. As Jesus, God taught us His ways, and showed His love to everyone around Him. He was faithful, kind, selfless, wise, and caring; all the things that we're meant to be. He now dwells inside of us, to give us the power to overcome the flesh, and the darkness of the world. We have that power by the blood of Jesus, and we can ask anything in His name, by faith, and it shall be done. Jesus once said, that with enough faith, we could tell a mountain to be cast into the sea, and it shall be done (Matt 11:20-24). We have inherited the Kingdom of God, so we're royalty. The enemy no longer has dominion over our lives, and we're free to live in peace.
God coming as the Son also gave us tangible evidence of His existence. As if the miracles Jesus preformed wasn't enough proof, the love He showed to everyone He came in contact with, showed us the softer side of God. Jesus never judged anyone, and He offers everyone a second chance at life. He dedicated His time to mentoring, and teaching anyone who wanted to listen. He healed anyone who trusted Him enough, and believe that He could. He lived His life to please His Father in Heaven, and defended His good Name. These lessons are priceless, because although we have moral laws to abide by, we aren't really equipped to with the Spiritual foundation, because those things are often shown and given to us. How could one know love, if he hasn't truly experienced it? God created us in such a way that we'd have to depend on Him for everything in life, so without Him, we're not operating at our maximum ability. He came as Jesus to make us complete and whole, and we now have the ability to live in love, and above the world.
I'm so grateful for Jesus Christ, because through Him I am not only saved, but I could fellowship with my Heavenly Father, without the hindrance of sin. What a mighty God we serve! He has made that possible for everyone. If you don't know Jesus as Lord, then you have no idea what you're missing. You no longer have to feel empty inside, simply accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and learn whom He is. He and the Father are one, and you have a chance to become a part of their symmetry. My favorite verses today are: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature. (Colossians 1:14-15)
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I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying this beautiful "terrific Tuesday". I'm doing well, feeling a lot better today, and it was truly a beautiful morning. I was listening to Dr. Stanley’s teaching series on the "Desires of Your Heart", and it has me thinking about my future, and the things I want out of life. I guess as I'm approaching another birthday, it feels like I need to do some prioritizing and organizing, but its hard being a "grown-up" sometimes. I remember being a teenager, or in my early twenties, when things like this didn't really cross my mind, because I was too busy having fun, partying, and exploring. Now I'm entering the best years of my life, and I want to be sure that my desires match up with God's will for my life. It's written: Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalms 37:4) I wanted to share this challenge with you, so let's take some time to think about what we desire most out of life, then the second thing, third, etc., and then ask yourself why. Are your desires and reasons falling within the Law of God? Will you make a difference for His Kingdom? Be sure to answer these questions honestly, because no one will benefit from this but you. You can listen to these shows by going to the Audio Archives, part 1 aired yesterday and part 2 is today. Enjoy the remainder of your day family, and be blessed!
Today's scriptures are about the symmetry of Jesus and God. As I was reading the scriptures and the word symmetry rang in my Spirit. This is the perfect word to describe the connection between God and Jesus. I looked it up and found several definitions, and the one I thought would be most fitting to the message I'm attempting to communicate today is: beauty based on or characterized by such excellence of proportion. I chose this one because in my opinion Jesus and God being one and the same, yet two totally different entities, is the epitome of "excellence of proportion". I read further and saw the mathematic definition, and I thought this one was fitting as well: a rotation or translation of a plane figure that leaves the figure unchanged although its position may be altered. This is absolutely awesome! The Holy Trinity of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit fits this definition, because we receive God at all of these different angles, yet He’s still the one Almighty God. He came as the Son, the Savior and Lord of all, and lived a life as a human being, just as you and I. Once the Son died and was resurrected, He came as the Holy Spirit, and lives in the heart of each believer, but no matter how you rotate or translated it, God remains “unchanged although His position is altered”.
It's written: “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.” Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. (John 14:7-11) Jesus shared the fact that He and the Father are one with His followers often, yet they still didn't understand what He was saying. I'm sure many people still don’t get it, but Jesus assures us that if we're looking for God, we have seen God through Him. They go hand and hand, and we can't have one without the other, because they’re symmetrical.
What does this mean for us? Jesus goes on to say: ...I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. (John 14:20) From the beginning, God created man in His own image, so it was only logical that He came back as man, to dwell amongst us, and show Himself to us. He gave us a living example of what we were created to do, and how we’re to conduct ourselves. As Jesus, God taught us His ways, and showed His love to everyone around Him. He was faithful, kind, selfless, wise, and caring; all the things that we're meant to be. He now dwells inside of us, to give us the power to overcome the flesh, and the darkness of the world. We have that power by the blood of Jesus, and we can ask anything in His name, by faith, and it shall be done. Jesus once said, that with enough faith, we could tell a mountain to be cast into the sea, and it shall be done (Matt 11:20-24). We have inherited the Kingdom of God, so we're royalty. The enemy no longer has dominion over our lives, and we're free to live in peace.
God coming as the Son also gave us tangible evidence of His existence. As if the miracles Jesus preformed wasn't enough proof, the love He showed to everyone He came in contact with, showed us the softer side of God. Jesus never judged anyone, and He offers everyone a second chance at life. He dedicated His time to mentoring, and teaching anyone who wanted to listen. He healed anyone who trusted Him enough, and believe that He could. He lived His life to please His Father in Heaven, and defended His good Name. These lessons are priceless, because although we have moral laws to abide by, we aren't really equipped to with the Spiritual foundation, because those things are often shown and given to us. How could one know love, if he hasn't truly experienced it? God created us in such a way that we'd have to depend on Him for everything in life, so without Him, we're not operating at our maximum ability. He came as Jesus to make us complete and whole, and we now have the ability to live in love, and above the world.
I'm so grateful for Jesus Christ, because through Him I am not only saved, but I could fellowship with my Heavenly Father, without the hindrance of sin. What a mighty God we serve! He has made that possible for everyone. If you don't know Jesus as Lord, then you have no idea what you're missing. You no longer have to feel empty inside, simply accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and learn whom He is. He and the Father are one, and you have a chance to become a part of their symmetry. My favorite verses today are: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature. (Colossians 1:14-15)
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY THURSDAY!
I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying the end of another workweek (for some). I'm doing well, looking forward to a lovely 4-day weekend; God is good. Tomorrow we'll celebrate my brother's birthday at the National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill at the Gaylord Hotel; it's going to be nice, I'm looking forward to it. He's 16 now, and wants to hang at the bar and grill, but it's a really nice place for sports lovers like him. I'm sure there will be lots of barbecues this weekend, my Aunt is having one on Saturday, I'll be making the stuffed burgers so make sure you come through and get one. We're celebrating the Independence of our Country this weekend. I thank God for America, “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave”. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! Have a wonderful weekend, and whatever you do, do it for the Lord.
Today's scriptures are about being one with God. Jesus is the answer to all of our questions regarding life. I've asked, and have been asked numerous times, why does life have to be so difficult? I've recently learned that life doesn't have to be difficult, if our focus is on the right things. I posted a quote by Dr. Stanley on Twitter a few minutes ago that kind of summarizes what I'm trying to say, “Only a servant completely focused upon God can be useful in His kingdom”. Sin is what keeps us separated from God, hence making life more difficult than it has to be. It's a known fact that if you don't believe in Jesus Christ, you will not inherit the kingdom of God. What does it mean to "inherit the Kingdom of God"? We're not only given Eternal life in Heaven, but we have all authority of Jesus here on earth. Who is Jesus? Jesus is a part of the Trinity of the God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, so essentially Jesus is God. We become one with God, and as written in a famous hymn, “we have wonder working power through the blood of the Lamb". If you don't know Jesus, then sin separates you from God. It is said that God can't even hear your prayers, the only prayer He hears is that initial prayer asking Jesus to come into your heart as your Savior. He knows everything, and a conscience has been given to each of us. Every one of us that are saved is saved by God's grace. He chose us as His child before the beginning of creation. At the beginning of our lives we were separated from Him, but He was still watching over us, so He could lead us to complete His will. He first calls us, by putting a yearning in our hearts. He puts us in certain situations where He could touch us in different ways. It comes through trials, other people, music, television programs, etc. Most times we ignore His calling on our lives the first couple times, and those urges start to get stronger and stronger. When we don't have Jesus we have no rights to the Kingdom, so we're left to fend for ourselves. However, with Jesus, a whole new world opens up to us. We're able to fellowship with Him, and walk and talk with Him one on one. He's hears our voice, and in turn speaks to us. We have the power to heal, and strengthen the people around us. We have forgiveness of sin, which keeps us pure and blessed. Ultimately Jesus prepares a permanent home for us in Heaven, and it’s written in John 14:2: In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Jesus said a mansion; we are treated just like any other Saint in Heaven. Just like Moses, Paul, Peter, John, etc, no matter what we accomplish on earth big or small. Did you know that God loves you just as much as He loves Jesus? Did you know that He wants to be closer than a brother to us? Did you know that He provides for us like a Father? Then why do we still act as though He's a stranger? Why do we still live as though we're all alone? Why do we allow our circumstances to dictate our happiness? Why don't we praise Him as much as we should? You know what, I don't have all the answers, but I do know that I am a friend of God. I'm also a Child of God. I am a Sister to Jesus Christ. Praise God! Take these scriptures and meditate on them, and then allow your actions to reflect your knowledge. It's funny how we still do things in contrary to what we know. For example, we know that smoking cigarettes will eventually kill us, by several horrible and painful diseases, yet we still smoke them. We read scripture after scripture that teaches us God's love, and He proves it everyday. We even see testimonies in the lives of people all around us, yet we still doubt His love for us. If you didn't know already, just know today that you're acceptance of Jesus makes you one with God. Your oneness with God gives you freedom from sin, power through prayer, and strength unimaginable. You won't lose ever, when you have the Creator in your heart. You just need to seek ye first the kingdom, so you'll know how to use this power freely given. I'll leave you with some food for thought from Jesus, found in Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ I urge you to say that prayer today, if you're reading this right now, then He has called you! My favorite verse today is: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelations 3:20)
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I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying the end of another workweek (for some). I'm doing well, looking forward to a lovely 4-day weekend; God is good. Tomorrow we'll celebrate my brother's birthday at the National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill at the Gaylord Hotel; it's going to be nice, I'm looking forward to it. He's 16 now, and wants to hang at the bar and grill, but it's a really nice place for sports lovers like him. I'm sure there will be lots of barbecues this weekend, my Aunt is having one on Saturday, I'll be making the stuffed burgers so make sure you come through and get one. We're celebrating the Independence of our Country this weekend. I thank God for America, “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave”. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! Have a wonderful weekend, and whatever you do, do it for the Lord.
Today's scriptures are about being one with God. Jesus is the answer to all of our questions regarding life. I've asked, and have been asked numerous times, why does life have to be so difficult? I've recently learned that life doesn't have to be difficult, if our focus is on the right things. I posted a quote by Dr. Stanley on Twitter a few minutes ago that kind of summarizes what I'm trying to say, “Only a servant completely focused upon God can be useful in His kingdom”. Sin is what keeps us separated from God, hence making life more difficult than it has to be. It's a known fact that if you don't believe in Jesus Christ, you will not inherit the kingdom of God. What does it mean to "inherit the Kingdom of God"? We're not only given Eternal life in Heaven, but we have all authority of Jesus here on earth. Who is Jesus? Jesus is a part of the Trinity of the God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, so essentially Jesus is God. We become one with God, and as written in a famous hymn, “we have wonder working power through the blood of the Lamb". If you don't know Jesus, then sin separates you from God. It is said that God can't even hear your prayers, the only prayer He hears is that initial prayer asking Jesus to come into your heart as your Savior. He knows everything, and a conscience has been given to each of us. Every one of us that are saved is saved by God's grace. He chose us as His child before the beginning of creation. At the beginning of our lives we were separated from Him, but He was still watching over us, so He could lead us to complete His will. He first calls us, by putting a yearning in our hearts. He puts us in certain situations where He could touch us in different ways. It comes through trials, other people, music, television programs, etc. Most times we ignore His calling on our lives the first couple times, and those urges start to get stronger and stronger. When we don't have Jesus we have no rights to the Kingdom, so we're left to fend for ourselves. However, with Jesus, a whole new world opens up to us. We're able to fellowship with Him, and walk and talk with Him one on one. He's hears our voice, and in turn speaks to us. We have the power to heal, and strengthen the people around us. We have forgiveness of sin, which keeps us pure and blessed. Ultimately Jesus prepares a permanent home for us in Heaven, and it’s written in John 14:2: In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Jesus said a mansion; we are treated just like any other Saint in Heaven. Just like Moses, Paul, Peter, John, etc, no matter what we accomplish on earth big or small. Did you know that God loves you just as much as He loves Jesus? Did you know that He wants to be closer than a brother to us? Did you know that He provides for us like a Father? Then why do we still act as though He's a stranger? Why do we still live as though we're all alone? Why do we allow our circumstances to dictate our happiness? Why don't we praise Him as much as we should? You know what, I don't have all the answers, but I do know that I am a friend of God. I'm also a Child of God. I am a Sister to Jesus Christ. Praise God! Take these scriptures and meditate on them, and then allow your actions to reflect your knowledge. It's funny how we still do things in contrary to what we know. For example, we know that smoking cigarettes will eventually kill us, by several horrible and painful diseases, yet we still smoke them. We read scripture after scripture that teaches us God's love, and He proves it everyday. We even see testimonies in the lives of people all around us, yet we still doubt His love for us. If you didn't know already, just know today that you're acceptance of Jesus makes you one with God. Your oneness with God gives you freedom from sin, power through prayer, and strength unimaginable. You won't lose ever, when you have the Creator in your heart. You just need to seek ye first the kingdom, so you'll know how to use this power freely given. I'll leave you with some food for thought from Jesus, found in Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ I urge you to say that prayer today, if you're reading this right now, then He has called you! My favorite verse today is: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelations 3:20)
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