GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYER SOONER THAN I EXPECTED! - IT'S OFFICIAL - I'M NOW DOING RETAIL SALES OF MY PHOTOGRAPHY.

Greetings -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

Deuteronomy 1:11
...and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

Some of you may remember a few weeks ago when I posted for help to obtain what I needed to expand my business, Solid Journey, to include retail sales of my photography as placement on cards, calendars, etc.  A huge thank you to my ex-boyfriend, who gave me the idea to pursue this project as a sales venture.

Typically, I don't ask for help unless I know for sure that our Lord has instructed me to do so.  Well, soon after I posted the request for help, my friend Beverly told me that I would have what was necessary this year.  When she said that my heart quickened.  My response to her was something like, "Is that prophetic or are you speaking with wishful thinking?"  She again said that I would have it this year.

Well, one of my friends e-mailed that she would assist me as appreciation for my "ministry" that has helped people.  Ok, so I expected her to send me about $25.00, for which I would certainly have been grateful.  Oh Glory!  Our Lord used her to blow me away!  When I opened her envelope, in it was a check for $295.00!  Tears flowed down my cheeks as gratitude swelled in me for how our Lord met my need.  I thanked our Lord and phoned to thank my friend for her love and generosity.  And I sent her a thank you card and a bunch of my card samples as an extension of appreciation for her help.  She certainly demonstrated Galatians 6:2, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."  

As my friend Beverly stated,...I got more than I needed this year.  On Thursday October 20, 2011, I became official for retail sales.  And on the next day, I received an order, paid in full, for $125.00 worth of my photo cards.  The same week, my friend who is a manager at a stationery store agreed to write me a check for $120.00, up front for 40 cards!  Glory to GOD who is always faithful to keep His promise to reward those who diligently seek Him - Hebrews 11:6.

My PHOTO FLOURISH blog is http://www.photoflourish.blogspot.com/.
I have a bit more to do to finish it but, for the most part, it is ready and I am accepting orders.  Please view the site and spread the word.  I would love to service you with my product line that aims to add beauty to this, our Lord's, earth.  The motto is "Come Flourish With Me."

Thank you all for your prayers and consideration.

Profuse thanks to Anita, Jeffrey, Yolanda, James, Lena, Beverly, Marijo, Grammy Blick, and Patricia who obeyed our Lord, with their aid, to make this bear fruit.  I so appreciate what all of you did for a fellow member of the body of Christ. 

THANK YOU, LORD, FOR YOUR LOVE, CARE, AND HELP - AND THAT YOU ARE A PROMISE KEEPER!!!  

JUSTICE WITH MERCY

Greetings -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

This is a comment that I placed on a secular website, http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/, today relative to a report there, "DDOT Punishes Employee Who Had Sex in Office," and on www.wjla.com, dated October 21, 2011.   The headline there read, "D.C. government employees have sex in office, send racy
e-mails."

Greetings -

I’m a former Customer Service Specialist who, in excess of five years, worked for the Mayor’s Call Center, now part of OUC.  For the majority of those years C.E. was my manager.  In 2007, he unjustifiably dismissed me from my job there.  My belief is that he was ordered by his superiors to terminate my services.

It would be an understatement to say that I was stunned to be dismissed.  During my employment there, I consistently received excellent performance evaluations, and commendations from management, and from citizens who phoned the call center for assistance.  Mayor Anthony Williams presented me with a “Customer Service Excellence Award.”

Did I use sound judgment in all that I did while employed there at OUC?  No, I did a few unwise actions for which I made amends.  Nothing, though, that I did warranted the term appointment cancellation.  Other employees there certainly demonstrated consistent improper conduct that warranted justified dismissals yet they were allowed to remain as employees there.

The form letter that was presented to me relative to my termination said something like, “We have elected not to renew your term appointment.  The best to you in your future endeavors.”  What was the real reason for my dismissal?  I justifiably reported managerial misconduct demonstrated, in particular, by C.E.’s supervisor, who was my manager.

Time healed my wounds and I forgave C.E. and all of the other perpetrators associated with my unjust dismissal.

Yesterday I read on www.wjla.com the following headline, “D.C. government employees have sex in office, send racy e-mails.”  I was stunned to learn that C.E. was one of the employees involved in the reported sex scandal.  Certainly, he was wrong.  His termination, this week, from D.C. government is a consequence of his egregious conduct.  Was C.E. foolish?   Yes.  Did he throw himself under the bus?  Yes.  But I go on record to express that I don’t condemn him .  I don’t understand why the people involved jeopardized so much for cheap thrills.  What I do know is that GOD can change anybody and that, yes, He applies justice but He also applies forgiveness, and mercy.  I’m a firm believer in redemption.  It is my earnest desire that C.E. seek forgiveness, first from GOD, forsakes his unsavory practices, and makes any necessary amends.

We all have strengths and weaknesses.  And yes, our weaknesses are prone to overtake us.  In the Holy Bible in 2 Samuel 11 it tells of how King David engaged in sex with a married woman and then had her husband murdered.  How could such a great king yield to such atrocious conduct?  Such can be incomprehensible but happen it does.

After reading the many posted comments condemning and harshly judging C.E., I go on record here to report about some of C.E.’s strengths.  Unequivocally, prior to my last year there at OUC, C.E. was one of the best supervisors that I have ever worked with.  Firmly, I believe that he was pressured to dismiss me.  I believe that had he not terminated my employment, his job would have been on the line.  Was what he did right?  No, but I understand why he did it.

There is much that I admire about C.E.  For most of my time in a work relationship with him, it was a pleasure to be his subordinate.  He was a joy in numerous ways.  I didn’t find him at all incompetent relative to his position or as a supervisor.  No, we didn’t always agree but our disagreements were some of the most amicable that I have experienced with anyone.  He is an engaging, fun loving, articulate, skilled and caring person.  I’ll never forget when I shared with C.E. about my heartache from a broken relationship.  He wrote and gave me a poem that had meaningful comfort.  It was a heart stirring poem that I deeply cherished in that period of major grief.  Do I excuse or justify C.E.’s behavior as reported in the news this week?  No - what I do is share what I know about some of his strengths.  I love C.E. and he knows it.  The love that I have for him is fierce because I know that there is much good in his heart.  I forgive him and recognize that I, too, need forgiveness when I commit misdeeds.  Don’t we all?

I end with this famous quote from John 8:7 in the Holy Bible, “…He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone…”

May GOD help us all.

In sincerity,

Sandra

Saturday October 22, 2011

Note: A commenter responded with dislike for what I expressed.

Below is what I responded to the subject commenter.   I logged on the subject site as "lioneagle."  The commenter mockingly logged on as "Poor Little lioneagle."

I can assure you that there is NOTHING poor about me - ref: your tag name mocking mine...

The poem mention that I expressed was two sentences.  You expressed as if it were a core part of what I stated.

You expressed,"Don't waste your time defending the player or his game, they knew what they were doing,..."  I don't, at all, consider that I wasted my time nor do I defend wrong actions.  My comments express what I know and believe.

There is not a person on this planet who hasn't used poor judgment.  Yes, it's true that some wrong actions are egregious but I'm so thankful that GOD forgives even those...when we're so inclined to ask Him and purpose to redeem ourselves.  Redemption does happen...even for those who engage in gross misconduct.

Some folks are more judgmental than GOD.  I'm so glad that we're not GOD and that He is the JUDGE of all.  There have been times when I needed His mercy and forgiveness, and He so graciously gave it.  If GOD always gave us what we deserved for our rebellion against His commandments, scores of people would be dead, as happened a lot when GOD judged in the Old Testament.  I'm not sure I could have survived GOD'S judgments in those days.  It is a relief that His judgments are, typically, not so severe and swift these days.

With GOD, there is hope for C.E. and the rest of the rebels without pure causes.  Such was I until GOD, in His love, mercy, and forgiveness, redeemed my wretched self.

Oh! What a relief it is!
 
Thank You, Lord!

Another commenter came on and doomed C.E. to "eternal hell."

My response to that commenter:

@luddite_realist

You're not qualified to decide where C.E. will spend eternity. That's GOD'S domain and He alone KNOWS.

ANYONE WHO CHOOSES REDEMPTION THROUGH GOD'S REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS can be forgiven and enter heaven.

It's in your best interest to stay in your lane and to recognize that GOD is the DRIVER relative to eternity placement...

My prayer is that C.E. will come to a place where He will meet GOD's conditions and enter into the kingdom of heaven.  That is my prayer for the many who are not presently prepared but certainly can become... There is hope...

My response to another commenter:

Greetings -

@Just plain dumb

How fitting it is that you used that tag line, "Just plain dumb."  It indeed mirrors your image.  I hearken back to the days when I had such an image until GOD in His grace, mercy and forgiveness changed me.  And I continue to be a work in progress, as do many other folks.  None of us walk on water.  How glad I am that JESUS does!

You expressed, "LionEagle you come across as clueless as the flusie in this story that couldn't tell baldy didn't love her, he just wanted to add another notch and increase his count of relations.  What number were you?  Oh yeah, God called and said to stop using his name to defend pond scum."

My response is that I have more than clues.  I have truths.  And it is truth that GOD does forgive and have mercy.  He also redeems.  For that, many are exceedingly grateful.

You asked, "What number were you?"  My number was and is the Holy Trinity - THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.  The Holy Trinity represents three - that's my number.

You further mentioned that "God called and said to stop using his name to defend pond scum."

My response:

Clearly, GOD Almighty didn't call you to say any such thing.  Are you inclined to share who the god was that called you and told you that false information that you shared?  For certain, it wasn't GOD Almighty because He doesn't express fallacies.  To be clear, as I stated earlier, I'm not defending or justifying C.E.'s wrong actions.  What I said is that GOD does forgive and redeem whosoever is inclined to seek forgiveness and choose redemption in accordance with GOD's commandments.  I pray that for all who are not in the light of GOD's truths.

Love to you...

The comments below are the last of my responses that I'll post here.  The commenter that I responded to used the name tag "Believer too, but..."  I found it of concern that the subject commenter is described as a believer but expressed some comments that were less than Christian in tone.  May GOD help us all.

Greetings -

@Believer too, but...

I ask, what is it that you believe?  I mention GOD and His grace, forgiveness, and mercy, and you label me a "Bible thumper."  What I am is a Bible believer, truth walker and a firm believer that there is absolutely nothing wrong or improper about anything that I have expressed here.  As Jack Nicholson famously uttered, "You can't handle the truth."

Like everyone else, I have shortcomings...  My lifestyle, though, consistently represents truth, and integrity, as well as adherence to the gospel truths that are contained in the Holy Bible.

You expressed, "Sandra, you need to get over it girl."  My response is get over what? - telling the truth and firmly adhering to it?  And not allowing others to persuade me to forsake what makes plenty of sense?  No, that is contrary to what is wise.  I'd rather do what GOD commands.

My concern isn't whether C.E. or anyone else, as you put it, "wants" me.  GOD wants me; that is more than enough for me.  Further, whoever GOD decides wants me will, in truth, want me.  There are certainly people who do want me, as evidenced by my healthy and positive relationships with them.

As for your advice that I "run," - not going to happen.  I have no need to run from C.E.

You are right, the devil is always busy but whatever it is, it's not bigger than GOD.

It's interesting that people can make an assortment of derogatory and demeaning comments but often when GOD is mentioned, and His truths are reasonably expressed, people are offended and unjustly criticize people who share GOD'S truths in sensible ways, such as how I've done here.

Well, I love you but firmly disagree that GOD cannot be discussed in such forums in the reasonable way in which I did.  I'm inclined to go with the ONE who owns the air - GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY.  He told me that my points are truthful, valid and reasonable, and that He is pleased with what I have expressed here.

THANK YOU, LORD!

PRAYER, SUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2011, AND UPDATE WITH LOVE IN ACTION FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

Greetings -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

PRAYER TO OUR FATHER:

Glorious Father GOD, thank You that You own the air.  Often we breathe it without thoughts of You.  Every beat of our hearts comes from You but so frequently we take our heartbeats for granted.

Father forgive us for not being steadfastly grateful and appreciative for what we receive from You.  We all need to change to become better Christians who truly do abide in You, as evidenced by our love, loyalty, and dedication to all that meets Your holy expectations.  You expect no less than our utter obedience.  Help us, please, to be doers of Your Word and not hearers only deceiving our own selves - James 1:22.

Let us blaze in Your glory and be so close to You that we become and remain pure agents of love, atmosphere changers, representatives of righteousness, integrity, and full gospel doers of Your Holy Bible - for Your holy name's sake.  

We need to aim for our righteous joy to be infectious, our godly peace to be contagious, and our Hallelujah enthusiasm to have generous impact.

Many people are selfish and consume upon their own lusts - James 4:3.  You instruct us to care and to share.

1 John 3:17, 18 
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Your Word in Galatians 6:2 commands, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."  And Philippians 2:4 states, "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."  And Romans 15:3, "...for even Christ pleased not himself;..."  

We need to dwell in You, in earnest, as kingdom of GOD representatives, above reproach and steadfastly pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of GOD in CHRIST JESUS - Philippians 3:14.  May we consistently draw nigh to You so that You can draw nigh to us.  Otherwise we are spiritually unprofitable and represent death, so says Your Holy Word. 

Romans 8:5, 6, 8
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Thank You so much, Lord, for WHO You are and for Your daily benefits.

Glory to GOD. 


Added later:

"Many people are selfish and consume upon their own lusts - James 4:3. You instruct us to care and to share.

"1 John 3:17, 18
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

"Your Word in Galatians 6:2 commands, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." And Philippians 2:4 states, "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." And Romans 15:3, "...for even Christ pleased not himself;..."

END OF EXCERPTS

Our Lord so stirred my soul to remind that there are some folks that know how to DO LOVE, which certainly surpasses talking about love without evidence of manifestations. 

THANK YOU, LORD!  
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QUOTES:

- Recently I heard this quote, "If Satan is not shooting at me, why am I not worth a bullet?"

- And this one from Pastor John MacArthur relative to his solid stand for CHRIST:

"I'm sure if I were to leave the ministry and try to get a job any place, and tell them what I really believe, I would be unemployed permanently because I would pose such a threat I would have to work for a Christian company, and I'd probably drive them nuts trying to straighten out their theology." 

THE PERILS OF WHINING

Greetings -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible

Photo compliments of Sandra - Copyright 2011

I’ve been on “travel” and caught the “red eye” to seize more awareness.

What does that mean?

Our Lord had me on blog hiatus in September to dig deeper into Him.  The September journey afforded me the opportunity to focus more keenly on our Lord.

One particularly beneficial exercise that our Lord now leads me to do daily after daily morning Bible reading and prayer is to lay prostrate on my prayer rug to listen to what He has to say.  Lying prostrate purposing to listen, as I reverence Him in my quietness, GOD CERTAINLY speaks.

I mentioned that I’ve been on travel and that I caught the red eye.  The travel carried me to new dimensions in our Lord and the red eye that I caught is more awareness about the power of the red blood of our Savior, JESUS Christ.  Truly, the “trip” was a fruitful and spiritually profitable journey.

While engaged during the September hiatus, our Lord emphasized to me that He is tired of whining Christians.  He spoke to me, “Stop whining and execute.”

Some of you may remember, years ago, on Saturday Night Live, a regular comedy sketch with a couple called, “The Whiners."  Habitually, in whiny voices, they whined throughout the subject skits.  Our Lord isn't inclined to whining.  It isn’t funny to Him nor is it pleasing to His holy ears.

Did/does JESUS whine?  No.  We are commanded to have the mind of Christ, and to be conformed to His image as well as to be transformed by the renewing of our minds – 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 8:29, and Romans 12:2.

Does our Lord understand that sometimes we need to complain and vent?  Yes, He understands but when we unduly complain, our Lord is insulted and provoked to anger because our minds aren't stayed on Him.  GOD disapproves of conduct that does not glorify Him.  There is abundant proof of that in His Holy Bible.

It is music to Satan's ears when we whine.  Whining entertains him.  He craves such attention.  Our Lord craves holiness and that our attention is stayed on Him.  Yes, it's challenging but the more we practice obedience to the will and Word of GOD, the more automatic it becomes.

As we live pure and holy lives, we need to wallop the devil with the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of GOD.  When Satan comes against us, we should steadfastly do as JESUS did - live of the gospel and tell Satan, "It is written."

Here is some scriptural proof of the content contained here:

Exodus 14:15
And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

Exodus 17: 4, 5, 7
And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.

And the Lord said unto Moses, Go on…and go.

…and because they tempted the Lord, saying, Is the Lord among us, or not?

1 Kings 19:10, 11
And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I , even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

And he said, Go forth, and stand…

1 Kings 19: 14, 15
And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

And the Lord said unto him, Go,…

Numbers 14:11
And the Lord said unto Moses, how long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shown among them?

Numbers 11:1
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled;…

Jude 16
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts:…

Philippians 2:14
Do all things without murmurings…

Romans 6:6
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

Romans 6: 11, 12
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.

Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you: …

Romans 6:18
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

Written September 23, 2011

INVITATION TO FLOURISH

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Please click on the link below for an announcement of sorts, and a request.

PHOTO FLOURISH at http://www.photoflourish.blogspot.com/.

Thank you

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH

Greetings -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible. 

Jude 3
...it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith...

During my time of blog hiatus, for several days, our Lord instructed me to go to secular websites to make comments on certain topics.  He expressed His desire that more Christians need to make themselves "heard," and not just on Christian sites and blogs.  

So wouldn't you know that one of the first secular website topics that our Lord had me to comment on has the title, "Student Suspended for Saying "I'm a Christian and I Think Gay is Wrong."  Did our Lord have me to comment and then to vacate the site?  No, He had me to stay on there for hours to comment and to respond to folks who responded to my comments.  At a certain stage, spiritual warfare kicked in high gear.  My comments started getting blocked by tech issues.  Error messages impeded my progress.  It was a battle for sure!  Finally, I retired for the night.  As I lay in bed, I casually said to our Lord, "I'm not going to do that all day anymore."  I didn't think it wrong to say that to Him.  Well, immediately after I uttered those words, our Lord sternly spoke this to me, "Don't you tell Me what you're not going to do.  Do you understand Me?"  I, with Godly fear, answered, "yes."  Then I asked our Lord to forgive me.  All was then well with my soul.  When I said what I did, I didn't note that it was complaining, but our Lord sternly let me know that He received it as complaining about what He had told me to do... 

The next morning, a Saturday, our Lord told me to go back on to the subject site and to enter what I couldn't insert the day before because of the blocking, etc.  The same thing began to happen.  Our Lord stressed to me that I couldn't quit.  He mandated that I persevere.  Glitches were frequent.  I pressed on and got all of the subject comments entered.  It took hours.  When I finished, our Lord gave me such a rush of spiritual triumph.  Further, He let me know that He was pleased that I had persevered.   We slew that Goliath! 

The topic was posted on the subject site seven days ago.  Today when I visited the subject site, there were a total of 287 comments entered! That comment count is high and way above what is standard, secular or otherwise.  It so surprised me that so many comments would be posted on a secular website, relative to a topic about a Christian boy who was suspended for saying that he believes that, to use his words, "gay is wrong."  After seeing that high comment count, I understood more of why our Lord told me to go on that secular site to comment and respond.

I'm going to share here some of my comments under the subject topic, as well as some of my replies to some people who responded to me.  For copyright reasons, I can only copy here what they said in "fair use" context.  So it is limited relative to what I've placed here from the standpoint of their quotes.  I have inserted information which makes it easier to follow without full use of the quotes of others.        

Some folks, Christians included, may disagree with some manner of what I commented.  I'm fine with that because of the certainty that I obeyed GOD.  Also, even the twelve disciples didn't always agree.

As I shared in a previous post, "THERE'S A LION IN THE LAMB, " 'Recently, our Lord emphasized to me that JESUS is a Lamb, and a Lion - both are representative of His character.  The composition of our characters should reflect the attributes of both, as well.

'This is my roar out:

'GOD wound us up and "jack is out of the box" to set it off in the name of JESUS!   Squeeze us and out comes JESUS juice.  This is how we roll, people.  Oh yes, this is how we roll!'

Here is the link to that previous post http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/02/hail-theres-lion-in-lamb.html

Before sharing the comments/responses from the topic on the site, "Student Suspended for Saying "I'm a Christian and I Think Gay is Wrong," here are some scriptures:

Ref: John the Baptist:
Luke 3:4
...Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Jude 3
...it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith...

1 Corinthians 2:15
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things,...

Philippians 1:17
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

The Acts 15:7
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them,...

Ref: Paul:
The Acts 19:8
...and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Relative to the comments, when I note the number of "likes" after a comment, it means that that many people posted that they liked the subject comments.  When I noticed some likes beside my comments, our Lord stressed to me that even though I was commenting on a secular site, some of those people liked what our Lord expressed through me.  He stated that that is important to realize.  He further stated that that is why He desires that more Christians go on secular websites to comment.  Also, our Lord stated that we don't necessarily need to do heavy duty Bible comments.  The use of wise and sensible truths can do much to impact, and reach the hearts of people.  The MOST VITAL issue is to be led by and to obey the Spirit.

This post is long so for those who are time pressed, I have highlighted some comments that may be of particular interest.

IT BEGINS:

Here is what one Christian commenter responded relative to my numerous comments:

"…Miss Sandra…; You seem like a real treasure... we need more like yourself.  Love to you darlin'!"

This is the initial comment that I made on the site:

“Good that the truth was expressed, and that his mother stood up for her son, and his right to freedom of speech.  His spoken truth is appreciated by those who support truth.

“Truth cannot be silenced.  It will stand, regardless.” - 2 likes

My response to commenter that believes that the boy was wrong:

“The boy wasn't wrong.  What he did, freedom of speech, was tell his classmate that he believes that "gay is wrong."  The teacher overheard him.  The boy was unjustly suspended; that's why it was reversed.  If his mother hadn't protested, the unjust suspension would have stood.  A salute to the boy and his mom.  You go, Christian soldiers!” - 3 likes

My response to another commenter who believes that the boy was wrong, and that he imposed his Christian beliefs:

“He didn't impose his Christian beliefs.  He made a comment to a classmate that was overheard by the teacher.  Aren't some public schools teaching that homosexuality is acceptable?  Hasn't it become part of the curriculum in some public schools?  I heard that it is being taught in some public schools that children can have two "mommies" and two "daddies" - speaking of same sex couples who have children.

If that is the case, then Christians should be able to discuss their beliefs in public schools.  Fair?

“It amazes me that, increasingly, people desire to exclude GOD, whose air we all breathe.”

My response to commenter who falsely stated that I have disdain for homosexuals:

“GOD loves homosexuals and so do I.  One of my relatives, now deceased, was a homosexual.  I loved him dearly but didn't love his preference for homosexuality.  I don't have disdain for any fellow human being.  We don't all agree but that is no reason to hold disdain for others.

“What I spoke is truth that is contained in GOD'S Holy Bible.  In the Bible, GOD informs that homosexuality is a sin.  In the Bible, it also informs that GOD is love.  GOD loves people but hates sin.” - 15 likes

My response to commenter who disagreed with me and called me the “B” word:

"And you were inclined to call me a "B..." because?

“I can most assuredly assure you that that label does NOT apply to me.  The GOD that I serve reigns and I can tell you, for certain, that He doesn't lightly esteem that you called me a "B."

“It's in your best interest to apologize....” - 3 likes 

My response to another commenter:

 “GOD loves everybody but He does NOT love the wrong that people do.

"John 4:8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” - 4 likes

My response to another commenter:

“Thank you!

“I'm glad you expressed the truth that GOD loves people but hates sin.

“Loving people that we disagree with is very important. 

I'm a Christian and have been called negative names for expressing GOD'S truth.  I firmly believe in love but also firmly believe that we must NOT be silent or passive about the truth of GOD'S Word, the Holy Bible.

“In the Bible, Christ was called a devil.  How did he respond?  He kept loving, speaking and living the truth, and He rose again in spite of what came against Him and His pure truth.

"Getting called negative names is worth it to please GOD, and to be in His kingdom, and proclaiming His full gospel truths.

“Amen - Hallelujah - Glory to GOD, the most High!” - 6 likes

My response to commenter who sternly criticized me for not being open minded…:

“Hi Mr. Hemendez -

“True Christians are NOT interested in opening our minds to that which is contrary to the Holy Bible, which contains the truths of GOD.

“The Holy Bible states that JESUS is the same yesterday, today and forever - Hebrews 13:8.  You mentioned "time and era."  JESUS is NOT confined to times and eras.  He is beyond times and eras.  Again, He is the SAME yesterday, today and forever.

“No one is as well informed as GOD Almighty. That is why, regularly, I consult His Holy Bible to learn more about how to please Him, as it is my sincere aim to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

“You asked "...what is your understanding and knowledge like about the pre-Christian era?"

“My understanding is what the Holy Bible says in Genesis 1:1, "IN THE BEGINNING GOD..."  And what it states in Revelation 22:13, "I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, THE BEGINNING AND THE END, THE FIRST AND THE LAST."  That is GOD from Genesis to Revelation, and all in between.

“I am satisfied that my research has proven that GOD is the uttermost and the Most High.  My research continues to learn more about His love, grace, forgiveness, mercy, peace, and joy....” - 8 likes

My response to another commenter:

“Hi Yolandar -

“Thank you for expressing truth.

“You are right - so says the Holy Bible.

“Here is what I found in the King James Bible:

“New Testament:

Romans 1:26, 27

For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

“And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

“Old Testament:

Leviticus 20:13
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination:...

“Note: Some people do get mad about truth but truth is what it is and it must be defended.  It is vitally important to know, though, that disagreements should be handled with care and consideration for others.

“You expressed yourself well, Yolandar....

“We live and learn...”  - 14 likes

My response to a commenter who rudely disagreed with Yolandar: (Also, he asked her if she were a virgin when she got married)

“Hi Trentaye -

“I love you but take issue with you addressing Yolandar as a "B..." That was not class conduct at all.

GOD doesn't require that Christians be virgins when they get married.  He is a forgiving GOD and when we have pure hearts, we enter into the kingdom of heaven. We all need forgiveness and when we, in sincerity, seek GOD'S forgiveness, and amend our wrong ways, His Holy Bible states that He forgives us." - 6 likes
(Sandra's note: What I should have said was that GOD commands that we abstain from sex before marriage but that if we aren't virgins...He will forgive...)

My response to another commenter who rudely disagreed with Yolandar:

"Yes, true Christians do go to heaven. That is Holy Bible truth.

“For you to label Yolandar an idiot is a poor representation of your character.  And it makes no sense for you to go further and state what you are certain about relative to her.  You readily stated that sex outside of marriage is a sin.  Is it a sin to unfairly label someone an idiot - especially if you don't know them?” - 3 likes

Below is my response after a commenter defended same sex sexual unions as being acceptable to GOD.  He informed me that I had misinterpreted the scriptures that I had earlier cited - Romans 1:26, 27 and Leviticus 20:13.  He went further to “interpret” the subject scriptures whereas they were placed in a context that GOD does approve of same sex sexual unions.

My response: 

“Nowhere in the Holy Bible does it state that GOD approves of same sex sexual relationships in marriage or otherwise.  Nowhere in the Holy Bible does it indicate that GOD approves of same sex marriages.  Not one such union is mentioned in the Bible.  Nowhere in the Bible does it mention two men or two women marrying in the same sex sense.  Why isn't it mentioned in the Holy Bible?  Because GOD does NOT approve of such, as stated in the scriptures that I cited, Romans 1:26, 27 and Leviticus 20:13.  We disagree with the interpretations of those verses but I believe that the absence in the Holy Bible of such unions being mentioned as acceptable to GOD supports my firm belief that GOD is against homosexuality.  JESUS IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER - Hebrews 13:8” - 5 likes

My response to another commenter:

 “Hi -

“Amen, Gina -

“Your bold declaration of GOD's truth is commendable.

“Thank you.” - 2 likes

Commenter who rudely disagreed about my homosexuality comments – He also objected to me posting scriptures.  He commented:

"GOD created Adam and Eve"

“So, that would mean in order for the population to have increased as it did, Adam and Eve were participating in incest…" - 2 likes

My response to that comment: 

“Logically, what happened was due to the limited population on earth at the time of early human development and progressive human multiplication.

“Today we are heavily populated so, reasonably, different engagements exist from the standpoint of human relations.

“All of creation is the result of GOD breathing life into various races of people.  He is the Architect of all human existence.  We mere mortals don't possess GOD's awesome knowledge and so certainly we don't have all of the answers.  None of us knows all.  But GOD does.  That is why I depend on Him, our CREATOR.

"Posting scriptures is placing truths for those who are inclined to believe and accept truth for what it is.  I can assure you that I don't believe simply what sounds good to me, nor do I necessarily believe what people tell me.  GOD gave us individual minds to use to think and to learn.  I investigate and seek proofs.  GOD has given plentiful truths to those who are inclined to partake.  You expressed, "...stop using the word truth the wrong way or at least get better understanding of the word itself before u use the word."

“My response is that I have done sufficient investigation and obtained the necessary help from GOD to support the truths that I have expressed.  That said - I am fully confident that I have legitimately used the word truths. The fact that you don't believe it does NOT negate the truths that I have expressed.  Your unbeliefs are NOT my baggage.

“My level of understanding is such that I wisely elect to disregard your false expressions, to eagerly embrace GOD's truths.  Ah! what a relief it is.” - 1 like

My response to another commenter: 

“Hi –

“Thank you for what you expressed here.  It is sensible to disagree without being obnoxious or hateful.” - 11 likes

My response to another commenter:

“Why are you inclined to be rude in your expressions?  How about disagreeing without being obnoxious?” -  3 likes

Another commenter had earlier disagreed with some of what I expressed.  When I responded to him, he stated:

“I can tell by your writing style that you are an educated and level headed person…

“Thanks for your respectful input”

My response to that:

“You are certainly welcome.

“I'm not sure what your definition is relative to educated but for the record, I'm an eighth grade dropout who later obtained a GED.  For years, I've been an avid reader and researcher into an assortment of subjects.  And, thanks to GOD, I'm a published writer.  I'm prone to be level headed but sometimes I think, say, and do boneheaded things.  Don't we all? - smiles.

“I firmly believe that disagreements should be harmonious and handled with consideration for others.

“You're right,.....that the "student should not have been reprimanded...

"We live and learn...” - 6 likes

This commenter criticized my beliefs about homosexuality, as well as that I dropped out of eighth grade - the comment:

“8th grade drop out, only has a GED and became homeless...that explains a lot lol XD” - No likes

This commenter defended me after the above criticism:

“…she has wisdom and eloquence. she is no doubt more wealthy morally than anyone YOU know of.” - 2 likes

This is an earlier response that I made to the commenter (immediately above) when she expressed her views about homosexuality:

“I like your spunk.

“There is plentiful truth that GOD exists.  We can start with every breath that we take; GOD owns the air.

“Truth is available for those who sincerely desire to know it.” - 1 like

My response to another commenter who criticized Christians:

“There are some real loving Christians, as well.  I appreciate that they exist.  Their help to me has been valuable and deeply appreciated.  They proved to me that TRUE Christians are truly about the goodness of GOD.

“As for those who don't love...they aren't true Christians.” - 4 likes 

Another of my responses:

"Those who sincerely desire to seek and to know GOD will be provided plentiful evidence that indeed He exists and that His Holy Bible is truth.  Do true Christians understand everything that is contained in its pages?  No.  But this I can declare FOR SURE - true Christians understand enough to KNOW:

that GOD is love.
that GOD is JUDGE of all.
that we all breathe GOD's air.
that GOD IS MOST HIGH. 
that GOD rewards those who follow His instructions.
that GOD gives people choices to please Him or to please the devil.
that heaven and hell are real.
that holy people go to heaven.
that unholy people go to hell.

“Revelation 21:8 says:‘But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers,and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone:...’

“Those who insist on taking their chances on believing that that isn't true, and leave this earth as atheists will DISCOVER - too late - that it's true, but by then they will have no recourse but to accept what is stated in Revelation 21:8 as shown above.

"OR choices can be made to believe the truth and do as is stated in Romans 10:9: ‘That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.’ - 2 likes

My responses immediately below are to a commenter who made numerous comments that were rude in tone.  At least twice in his comments, he cursed GOD.  This is the same commenter who criticized me for being an eighth grade dropout.  Here is my first response after he cursed GOD:

 “You used some profane language against GOD Almighty.  I pray that you repent and cease to curse GOD because if you don't...woe to you...

“For sure, if you don't believe now, you will when you exit this life but then it'll be too late.

“Please forsake your life as an enemy of GOD.  He ALWAYS wins and so do His people.

If you don't choose GOD - He's certainly not pressed because He does now and always will occupy His throne.  He extends invitations but for those who decline...a heavenly celebration SHALL happen for those who wisely team with GOD.”  - 2 likes

Afterwards, the subject commenter responded with more curses against GOD but this time he was particularly vile, expressing F—K GOD and anal sex references to GOD.  This is what I responded after that:

“Hi again -

“This is my last comment to you as I'm not inclined to expend any more energy on someone who is bold enough to curse GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY, whose air we all breathe.  You're bold enough to curse GOD now but what about on judgment day?  Whatever...it's in your best interest to seek GOD'S forgiveness for cursing Him.  If you don't - HE'S GOD, REGARDLESS, AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT ANYONE CAN DO TO OVERTHROW OR STOP HIM!!!  He gets the last Word as HE BOLDLY SITS ON HIS THRONE WHERE HE RULES AND REIGNS - FOREVER!!!”

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Note: On the subject website, after some rude opposing comments were written relative to some comments that I expressed, at least three people wrote comments to defend me against my detractors.  That was certainly appreciated.  I'm not sure whether my defenders are Christians; I didn't get the impression that they are.  A fourth person commended me and in the comments submitted, identified as a Christian.  All praise and glory to the Most High, our mountain smoking GOD!  

In sum:

This was a time consuming project but I'm content that it has served GOD'S purposes.  Of course, typically, people don't have all day to spend commenting on sites, secular or otherwise, but when the Spirit leads, we should follow, however and whenever He leads.
He reigns and rules over all, so says His Holy Bible.

Love to you all.  

Note: Photo credit - http://www.vistaprint.com/
I obtained 100 of the subject postcards.  The words on the cards are what our Lord told me to have printed on them.  Vista Print provided 100 of the cards free.  I paid only for the shipping.

FALL/WINTER FASHION FLAVOR, AND PHOTO OF SPIDER IN WEB...

Notice on the left side of photo
the spider in the web

Greetings -

Thank you to all who wrote that you missed me.  I so appreciate your love and concern.  You have been missed, as well.  Love to all... 

Soon, I'll resume blogging, reading and writing.

Our Lord gave me a topic for my next blog post.  Here is an excerpt:

One day recently our Lord had me doing a task that took me just about all day to finish.  Afterwards, as I lay in bed that night, I casually said to our Lord, "I'm not going to do that all day anymore."  I didn't think it wrong to say that to Him.  Well, immediately after I uttered those words, our Lord sternly spoke this to me, "Don't you tell Me what you're not going to do.  Do you understand Me?"  I, with Godly fear, answered,  "yes."  Then I asked our Lord to forgive me.  All was then well with my soul.  When I said what I did, I didn't note that it was complaining, but our Lord sternly let me know that He received it as complaining about what He had told me to do... 

On a lighter note, I recently posted some photos on a photo blog titled, "PHOTO APPEAL" that is under my business, Solid Journey.  My other photo blogs have space capacity issues.  One day I'll free up some space on them.     

There are three sets of photos on PHOTO APPEAL. 

- The first set is titled, "FALL/ WINTER FASHION FLAVOR."  It has fashion tips and fashion photos for this season. 

- The second set is titled, "PHOTO DELIGHTS."  The photo above (spider in web) came from that set. 

- The third set is titled, "MARSH LAND PHOTOS."  That set came from when I photographed at the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, D.C. 

Here is the link to PHOTO APPEAL where the subject photos are located.
http://www.photoappeal.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your indulgence.

WE DID THE MATH, AND RECALCULATED

Greetings -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible. 

"Cooked" Books:

Present minus GOD = dry bones
Ezekiel 37:3, ...can these bones live?  And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.

Wages + sin = death
Romans 6:23, For the wages of sin is death,...

Sinful + lifestyle = damnation
Romans 13:2, Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Child of hell = lake of fire
Matthew 23:15, ...child of hell...
Revelation 21:8, But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone:...

WE DID THE MATH, AND RECALCULATED.

Recalculated books:

Confessed sins + obedience to GOD = salvation
The Acts 16:30, 31, ...Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,...  

Holy loyalty + steadfastness = eternal life
Romans 6:23, ...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

No more death + no more sorrow + no more pain = former things are passed away
Revelation 21:4, And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Tree of life + through the gates = eternally blessed
Revelation 22:14, Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.  

Prayer:

Father, thank You that because of Your love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness, we Your children did the math and recalculated.  Our recalculations led us to Your loving and peace filled arms where we are commanded to love You steadfastly as our FIRST LOVE.  Please help us, glorious Father, to be holy as You are holy.

Teach us how to love others because Your Bible clearly says that without love, we are nothing.  And help us to be mindful that we are to forgive for we certainly need forgiveness from You, as well as from others.  Also, Your will is that we share Your truths.  Please teach us how to do it with love, wisdom, and holy boldness with confidence in Your power to increase upon what we share.  

Let us aim to endure faithfully with You, Lord, until the end when we shall hear You say, "Well done, My good and faithful servants.  Enter into the joy of your Lord."

Please lead others, Father, to do the math and to recalculate so that they can have life and have it more abundantly.  And lead them, please, to not be moved away from the hope of the gospel.

Thank You, Lord - Amen    

Below is a topic that I originally posted on December 31, 2010.  Here are portions from that subject post with some modifications to the original:

GOD IS IN EVERY EQUATION

Be encouraged that GOD is in every aspect of what happens on this great planet earth that He created.  Nobody can trump GOD.  He is untrumpable.  Almighty GOD works to accomplish His plans and He gets things done in most high ways.

The “know” factor with GOD is a place that is unequaled in power.  When we know to the core of our souls that GOD is far above everything, nothing can uproot our solid stance in our Father, the Most High.  The GOD we serve is totally about holy business, and He spends no time in sin.  Certainly we sin, and need to humble ourselves before our Lord in sincere repentance when we do.  Without GOD, we are mere mortals – with Him – we are more than conquerors.  He eternally works to get holy missions accomplished.  He uses willing servants to work with Him for the fruition of His Master plans.

For every occurrence, there is evidence of the works of GOD because His word says in Isaiah 45:7 that He makes peace, and creates evil.

Amos 3:6, 7
…shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?

Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
  
When we continually love, obey, and trust GOD, He invests more and more into us because He trusts us increasingly based on our adherence to His perfect will.  Our faith grows exceedingly, and our charity toward each other abounds.  GOD is eternally faithful to His covenant relationship with His holy people.  In such, His covenant is irrevocable.  We are heirs with GOD and joint heirs with JESUS, the Christ.  There is absolute spiritual safety in the everlasting arms of our GOD.

We possess the greatest words, the greatest power, and the greatest truth - for it abides in us.  GOD’s words live, work, and abide forever and shall never pass away – they are forever settled in heaven.  The words of the devil pale in comparison to the Words that our GOD speaks.  The Words of GOD are Spirit and they are life!

We are not orphans, people. We have a Divine Father who is our Shepherd.  His Word states that His sheep know His voice and a stranger they will not follow.

We are not spiritual hobos bowing to the dictates of the heathen persuasion.  We don’t belong to Baal so we should continually conduct ourselves as the victorious servants of GOD that we are.  We are to work the Word of GOD – the Holy Bible.  The way to work the Word is to work with GOD as He works to fulfill His agenda.  Say the Word, do the Word, and inhale and exhale the awesome Word of GOD.  Thank our Lord that He equips us to represent as His vessels of honor.

Why does Satan oppose us?  That's his job.  He does what he has been destined to do.  He is our enemy and his wicked deeds align with that truth.  Those that disobey GOD and oppose us are appointed to do such (1 Peter 2:8).  As for GOD’s people, His Word states in 1 Thessalonians 3:3, “That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”  And remember that the Lord informs us to think it not strange when Satan works against us.  GOD steadfastly works effectively to prove that though evil forces fight against vessels of honor, the vessels of dishonor shall NOT prevail!  Matthew 16:18, “…and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Does anyone remember the words, “The revolution will not be televised?”  The Lord’s revolution will not be televised in the natural manner of things.  It will be broadcast on levels that will astound the doubters, and thrill GOD’s people.  The forthcoming revolution against the devil shall result in evil hearts melting in the presence of our awesome GOD.  Knees will tremble upon the move of Almighty GOD in venues and areas that will witness and receive His messages with signs following!  The power and presence of GOD will resound with His Majesty.  In deeds, His holiness will explode in ways that will blaze with His brilliance and sovereignty!  Truly, He will prove that He is the Majesty on High!  Souls will be saved.  People will be sanctified, delivered and made whole in GOD.  Some will persist in their rebellion against GOD.  Woe to them…

The holy revolution approaches…

Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Proverbs 30:5, 6
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Matthew 13:38
The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

GOD says in Exodus 8:23:
And I will put a division between my people and thy people:…

Matthew 13:43
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father….

James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 

The math is done.  What's our grade?  GOD knows...

Again, Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts...

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Titles:

- Warfare Solutions Loaded with the Lion of Judah

- Zest and Gusto in Christian Short Stories

- Championship Conduct - Excel in Care, Courtesy and Customer Service

REGULARLY, I GIVE THE DEVIL A PEACE OF MY MIND



Butterfly

Photographed by Sandra
Copyright 2011


Greetings -
Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

Many have heard someone say "I gave him/her a piece of my mind."

Well, here the word piece is replaced with the word peace.  I purpose, with steadfast deliberation, to regularly give Satan a peace of my mind.

The Holy Scriptures tell us that we are to have the mind of Christ - 1 Corinthians 2:16.  The Word also tells us these things about peace:

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 

Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you, Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

We are charged in James 4:7, "Submit yourselves therefore to God.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

If the devil has our minds, we gave them to him. Too many Christians cave to Satan and his evil practices.  I was one of those Christians until our Lord told me that it was time for me to grow up and to steadfastly fight to keep my stand against Satan.  Satan is NOT going to willingly give us any ground.  Matthew 11:12, "And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force."  God is "the God of forces" - Daniel 11:38.  We are to be spiritually violent - NOT physically violent.  Our survival depends on us using spiritual violence against the powers of darkness.  If we elect to be spiritual wimps, Satan will triumph over us. 

With the power of Almighty GOD invested in me, I decree that that ain't happening to this blood bought child of the Most High!  I'm not begging Satan for nothing (bad grammar used on purpose).  I'm handling what's mine, as given by our great and awesome Lord.  That is my appointment and, with the help of GOD, I purpose to keep it! 



Sandra
at the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
hours BEFORE the 5.8 earthquake in D.C.
on Tuesday August 23, 2011

When I viewed the above photo
before posting it today,
our Lord quickened to me
that He had me donned
in an "eagle" tee shirt
on the day of the earthquake -
BEFORE the earthquake! 
And, in this photo,
around my neck, on the necklace,
He had me donned with the head
of a lion in roar mode!

Today our Lord gave me these scriptures,
Exodus 19:4
Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians,
and how I bare you on eagles' wings,
and brought you unto myself.

Isaiah 42:13
The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man,
he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war:
he shall cry, yea, roar;
he shall prevail against his enemies.


The other day I heard a pastor say about his spirituality, "I'm not a gambler; I'm an investor."  Amen to that.  We need to daily invest in the kingdom of GOD to reap eternal dividends.  In these days of increased evil, Christians are in peril if in states of rebellion against GOD, and if daily time isn't spent in the presence of our Lord through Word study, prayer, and thanksgiving.  It is more and more dangerous out here, people.  2 Timothy 3:13, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."  We have a responsibility to wax stronger and stronger in our Lord.  The Bible tells us that we are to possess the kingdom - Daniel 7:22.  

Awhile ago, our Lord gave me a revelation that self-pity is sin. It is used by Satan to have us to focus on ourselves.  When we focus on ourselves, we aren't focusing on GOD.  Our Lord's Word tells us that if we keep our minds stayed on Him, we will have perfect peace.     

Yesterday, when the 5.8 earthquake hit here in D.C., I was about  to enter my apartment unit door.  The door shook violently for more than a few moments.  At the time, I didn't know what had caused the shaking.  What did I do?  My spirit was completely at peace, and quickened in a posture of, "Have no fear, JESUS is here."  I put the key in the shaking door and came into my unit.  I do recall silently thinking something like, "Lord, whatever this is, it's not bigger than You."  A few minutes later, on the Internet, I read that we had had an earthquake.   

Satan's mission is to frustrate Christians, to wear us down, to devour us, to deceive us and, ultimately, to destroy us.  Well, I go on record to state that our missions should be to frustrate Satan, and to resist him firm unto the end through the power of Almighty GOD.  How do we frustrate Satan?  When he attacks with his persecutions, such as mind games, hindrances, false accusations, and lies - we retaliate against his wickedness when we habitually choose to do the following: live holy, quote to him the Word of GOD, remind him that GOD ALWAYS WINS, praise GOD, sing in worship to GOD, do victory dances, witness to unbelievers, and think, say and do other actions that glorify GOD.  Satan hates when we celebrate GOD, and share of His love, mercy and forgiveness.  GOOD!  I heard one pastor say, "Torment the tormenter."  When we glorify GOD, Satan is tormented.     

Satan is a low "life."  We are commanded by GOD to be of the high life.  Colossians 3:1,2, "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of GOD.  Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."  Our Lord is displeased when we elect the low over the high.  GOD is never low.  He is forever high.  Certainly, we falter but more and more, we should be found spiritually in high places.

Let's steadfastly purpose to give the devil a peace of our minds in Christ JESUS!

2 Peter 1:2
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord.  

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Titles:

- Warfare Solutions Loaded with the Lion of Judah

- Zest and Gusto in Christian Short Stories

- Championship Conduct - Excel in Care, Courtesy and Customer Service