Hi -
There's nothing going on that's NOT on GOD's radar. With GOD, ALL things
are possible. NOTHING is impossible with GOD. GOD can move fast, slow or
however HE DEEMS fit to do what He decides for HIS GOOD PLEASURE and
for the gospel of HIS KINGDOM.
GOD is forever MOST HIGH. And
only Jesus is the resurrection, the way, the truth and the life who rose from the dead in the flesh. No one can come to the Father GOD but by Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Author of salvation, the first begotten of the dead,
the Word that became flesh, the Author and the Finisher of our Faith, the Captain of our salvation and more...
GOD reigns.
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People doubt and some doubts are in order...
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Does GOD know that you're an AUTHENTIC Christian? Does GOD know that
our SALVATION is authentic? Does Jesus KNOW that He is authentically in
our testimonies and in the lives that we live with SINCERE purpose to
perfect holiness - 2 Corinthians 7:1? Are our authentic born-again
experiences PROVEN TO GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT? When GOD has His proof...,
UNLESS HE INSTRUCTS US otherwise, we're NOT obligated to prove our
authentic born-again experiences to others... Certainly, it's helpful to
share but there's a difference in sharing and believing that there's an
obligation to prove... Let GOD LEAD as to how much to share and
explain...
Yes, we should exhibit and demonstrate godly fruits
and evidence that we walk in truth. But when all is said and done, ONLY
GOD knows the fulness of every heart. And truly, GOD to the FULLEST
extent, knows who is authentically saved and who is not.
So,
yes, we FIRST need to have a lifestyle of ministering to our Lord. Only
then are we fit to minister to others. Jesus teaches us to share the
gospel. He also tells us to judge RIGHTEOUSLY... We plant and we water
but GOD gives the increases within people...
Yes, we are to
examine ourselves and to work out our OWN salvation with fear and
trembling. Yes, we are to seek advice from and to learn from others. But
perspective is key. ONLY GOD IS THE SOURCE - ALL else is resource. Yes,
GOD uses resources but certainly resources CANNOT substitute for
GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT.
GOD IS THE MOST HIGH - THE ONLY SOURCE. Resources are certainly to be appreciated - we need both - SOURCE and resources.
Again, with GOD, all things are possible and NOTHING is impossible with
GOD. He does whatsoever He pleases...when, how, what, who...
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Religious people, priests and elders..., crucified Jesus. They likely thought that they were saved. Also, there are numerous people who attend church who ignorantly believe that they're saved. Rather, they are bound by doctrines of devils, and traditions and commandments of men. They don't dwell in GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT. And they don't worship GOD in spirit and in truth, as is shown in the Holy Bible.
If you have any doubts as to whether your born again experience is
authentic, sincerely seek GOD about it and He will reveal. Don't base
your experiences, necessarily, on the experiences of others. GOD can
move fast, slow or however He deems fit for each individual. We're all
unique. GOD knows that and deals with us, accordingly. Note: Yes, we
body-of- Christ members have commonalities but we need to be mindful of
our unique aspects...and NOT seek to be like anyone other than who GOD
has uniquely created us to be...
The truth is that we all have
areas of ignorance. It's a good practice to ask GOD to expose areas of
untruths to us and areas of error so that we can learn how to dispossess
what isn't of GOD and to embrace what is of Him - and HIS GOOD
PLEASURE.
Jesus said in John 6:44 - KJV, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:..."
2 Timothy 2:19 - KJV
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The
Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name
of Christ depart from iniquity.
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Dishonesty can
sure kill testimonies. When dishonesty has been discovered, it can
affect testimonies and it can affect/damage and even destroy
credibility. And dishonesty sure isn't one of GOD's fruits - and truly,
when He deems fit, He judges it, and ALL else that's contrary to His
will. The remedy: Be honest and credible...and when NOT, seek
forgiveness and cease dishonesty and all else that displeases GOD.
Sunday January 26, 2014
Note: You may be inclined to read an e-Book titled, The Church Zone, by Wenona Russ. I HIGHLY recommend that book. It's available on Amazon, among other places.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Has Tongues Ceased?
Greetings -
Below are some excerpts from the postings of Pam Sheppard, a licensed Christian counselor who does deliverance mentoring/counseling. She has a Master’s degree in social work and is retired from NY state government. Prior to becoming born again, Pam was an atheist involved in the occult. After being born again, she became an ordained minister and was in that position for twenty-five years.
It's a certainty that some occult practices have made their way into church buildings...
There are times that we rush to judgment relative to disagreements. Surely, it isn’t wise to be open to any wind of doctrine or teaching nor is it wise to outright reject information without being sure that we don’t need to alter our beliefs. It’s reasonable to seek the Lord…examine, study, research, etc. We can be wrong and we can be right. Only GOD is never wrong.
For sure - without love..., we are nothing. Love is action and walking in truth and love certainly pleases our Lord.
3 John 4 - KJV
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
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That said, if you’re inclined, please read Pam’s excerpts below and if you’re further inclined, please go to my post directly below this one and click on the various links to read more fully what Pam has expressed relative to the speaking in tongues issue.
Thank you.
Pam’s excerpts:
Sept. 25, 2011
My Personal Experience with Tongues
Another good question. So, until recently, I never suspected that tongues could be “of the devil.” Even so, I would not be the first to share such a supposition. Tongue talkers have been accused of “having a demon” by countless professing Christians and non Christians. So what is going on “today?” In terms of “what is going on in my life today, this week, I cast out 8 Hindu deities from one former yoga practitioner who is a Christian: Shiva, Hakini, Savashiva, Isha, Vahni, Vishnu, Rakini and Brahma in the name and by the authority of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Practically each of these demons came out ranting at me using its captive to speak in tongues—a very similar sound to the tongues that I have heard uttered among those who profess to be speaking “a prayer language.”
Sunday September 25, 2011
The Purpose of Tongues
Along these lines, a general statement of warning is in order, relative to taking scriptures out of context without connecting the selected verse to the “who, what, where, how and why” of the entire book. With these general statements made and without throwing out of context scriptures back and forth in a useless debate, I think we can all agree that God is a God of order, and within his order, there is always a divine purpose.
June 15, 2012
Why the Enemy Needs Tongues
I believe that tongues have ceased. The reason I believe that all tongues spoken today is a counterfeit is based on simple logic and basic commonsense. I found that as I conducted research for the book “the fake Jesus,” tongues actually DID cease as Paul told the Corinthians that they would. History reveals that tongues ceased for 19 centuries.
Think about it. No Christian needed or ever heard of “a prayer language” for 1900 years!!!!!.
Why did tongues cease?
Well, because its purpose had been fulfilled.
Below are some excerpts from the postings of Pam Sheppard, a licensed Christian counselor who does deliverance mentoring/counseling. She has a Master’s degree in social work and is retired from NY state government. Prior to becoming born again, Pam was an atheist involved in the occult. After being born again, she became an ordained minister and was in that position for twenty-five years.
It's a certainty that some occult practices have made their way into church buildings...
There are times that we rush to judgment relative to disagreements. Surely, it isn’t wise to be open to any wind of doctrine or teaching nor is it wise to outright reject information without being sure that we don’t need to alter our beliefs. It’s reasonable to seek the Lord…examine, study, research, etc. We can be wrong and we can be right. Only GOD is never wrong.
For sure - without love..., we are nothing. Love is action and walking in truth and love certainly pleases our Lord.
3 John 4 - KJV
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
###
That said, if you’re inclined, please read Pam’s excerpts below and if you’re further inclined, please go to my post directly below this one and click on the various links to read more fully what Pam has expressed relative to the speaking in tongues issue.
Thank you.
Pam’s excerpts:
Sept. 25, 2011
My Personal Experience with Tongues
Another good question. So, until recently, I never suspected that tongues could be “of the devil.” Even so, I would not be the first to share such a supposition. Tongue talkers have been accused of “having a demon” by countless professing Christians and non Christians. So what is going on “today?” In terms of “what is going on in my life today, this week, I cast out 8 Hindu deities from one former yoga practitioner who is a Christian: Shiva, Hakini, Savashiva, Isha, Vahni, Vishnu, Rakini and Brahma in the name and by the authority of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Practically each of these demons came out ranting at me using its captive to speak in tongues—a very similar sound to the tongues that I have heard uttered among those who profess to be speaking “a prayer language.”
Sunday September 25, 2011
The Purpose of Tongues
Along these lines, a general statement of warning is in order, relative to taking scriptures out of context without connecting the selected verse to the “who, what, where, how and why” of the entire book. With these general statements made and without throwing out of context scriptures back and forth in a useless debate, I think we can all agree that God is a God of order, and within his order, there is always a divine purpose.
June 15, 2012
Why the Enemy Needs Tongues
I believe that tongues have ceased. The reason I believe that all tongues spoken today is a counterfeit is based on simple logic and basic commonsense. I found that as I conducted research for the book “the fake Jesus,” tongues actually DID cease as Paul told the Corinthians that they would. History reveals that tongues ceased for 19 centuries.
Think about it. No Christian needed or ever heard of “a prayer language” for 1900 years!!!!!.
Why did tongues cease?
Well, because its purpose had been fulfilled.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
More Truths for the New Year and Beyond
Hi -
It's time...
We've come to a new year and my earnest aim is to continue to forsake areas of darkness and deception. We all have areas of ignorance and need to learn more... Also, it's possible to be sincere but to be SINCERELY wrong... GOD knows the fulness of our hearts, our intentions, our motives, etc. He knows those who deliberately practice wrong and those who just don't know any better.
Our Lord does expect us to remain humble and teachable... Of course, we shouldn't just believe "anything" but to seek Him for further enlightenment... Yes, trying the spirits... Living, learning and amending where necessary for spiritually prosperous journeys. Truly, it's an ongoing process for us all.
Lately, I've been largely absent from posting because of being in further learning mode. In recent months, after about four Christians shared that they believe speaking in tongues is of the devil..., three of those Christians I know were former tongue-speakers..., I began to pay attention. And yes, I'd been a tongue-speaker for years... Once I got the truth instilled in my spirit by our Lord, I no longer speak in tongues and the results are CERTAINLY spiritually PROFITABLE... I'm immensely grateful for the people who GOD used to teach TRUTHS about the controversial issue of speaking in tongues. Thank you, Pam, Wenona, Andre, etc.
After the first two folks mentioned that speaking in tongues is of the devil, I wasn't inclined to believe it. But then shortly after, the information came from another Christian person and then another... So about then, I thought, okay, this matter won't go away from me. I prayed and asked the Lord to show me the TRUTH. He did. The popular teaching about speaking in tongues is NOT of GOD.
Of course, many shall disagree just as I disagreed until GOD proved to me that speaking in tongues is NOT of Him. I'm NOT here to convince anyone - that's GOD's decision - but to share what He revealed to me. I'll NOT debate the issue...
3 John 4 - KJV:
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
James 4:17 - KJV:
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
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For those who are inclined to seek the Lord in earnest about the tongues matter and to do some in depth studying, viewing and reading about it, below are some links that proved helpful to me. The person who mainly helped is Pam Sheppard. She spoke in tongues for more than twenty-five years until GOD taught her that it's NOT of Him. Pam is a licensed Christian counselor with a Master's degree in social work, and retired from NY state government. Presently, she does deliverance mentoring/counseling. Pam also has bunches of videos on youtube. They, too, are deeply helpful for whosoever will pursue more TRUTH.
In addition, prior to her salvation experience, Pam was an atheist and involved in the occult. She was an ordained minister in a denominational church for more than twenty-five years.
There are folks in the occult who speak in tongues. Also, some occult practices have made their way into churches...
Note: I found it striking that Pam shared of the number of people who come to her for deliverance are tongue-talking "Christians"... And she discovers that some of her tongue-speaking clients are religious church goers but they aren't saved. Later, some of them are drawn by GOD and saved...
Also, she mentioned about tongue speakers who don't demonstrate the fruit of love...
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/09/25/my-personal-experience-with-tongues/
http://leavethechurch.me/2012/06/15/why-the-enemy-needs-tongues/
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/11/07/tongues-opens-a-demonic-doorway-to-your-spirit/
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/09/25/tongues-in-church-history/
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/09/25/the-original-purpose-of-tongues/
The following links relative to tongues are from Andre Watson:
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/05/13/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-1/
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/05/13/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-2/
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/05/21/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-3/
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/06/03/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-4/
It's time...
We've come to a new year and my earnest aim is to continue to forsake areas of darkness and deception. We all have areas of ignorance and need to learn more... Also, it's possible to be sincere but to be SINCERELY wrong... GOD knows the fulness of our hearts, our intentions, our motives, etc. He knows those who deliberately practice wrong and those who just don't know any better.
Our Lord does expect us to remain humble and teachable... Of course, we shouldn't just believe "anything" but to seek Him for further enlightenment... Yes, trying the spirits... Living, learning and amending where necessary for spiritually prosperous journeys. Truly, it's an ongoing process for us all.
Lately, I've been largely absent from posting because of being in further learning mode. In recent months, after about four Christians shared that they believe speaking in tongues is of the devil..., three of those Christians I know were former tongue-speakers..., I began to pay attention. And yes, I'd been a tongue-speaker for years... Once I got the truth instilled in my spirit by our Lord, I no longer speak in tongues and the results are CERTAINLY spiritually PROFITABLE... I'm immensely grateful for the people who GOD used to teach TRUTHS about the controversial issue of speaking in tongues. Thank you, Pam, Wenona, Andre, etc.
After the first two folks mentioned that speaking in tongues is of the devil, I wasn't inclined to believe it. But then shortly after, the information came from another Christian person and then another... So about then, I thought, okay, this matter won't go away from me. I prayed and asked the Lord to show me the TRUTH. He did. The popular teaching about speaking in tongues is NOT of GOD.
Of course, many shall disagree just as I disagreed until GOD proved to me that speaking in tongues is NOT of Him. I'm NOT here to convince anyone - that's GOD's decision - but to share what He revealed to me. I'll NOT debate the issue...
3 John 4 - KJV:
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
James 4:17 - KJV:
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
###
For those who are inclined to seek the Lord in earnest about the tongues matter and to do some in depth studying, viewing and reading about it, below are some links that proved helpful to me. The person who mainly helped is Pam Sheppard. She spoke in tongues for more than twenty-five years until GOD taught her that it's NOT of Him. Pam is a licensed Christian counselor with a Master's degree in social work, and retired from NY state government. Presently, she does deliverance mentoring/counseling. Pam also has bunches of videos on youtube. They, too, are deeply helpful for whosoever will pursue more TRUTH.
In addition, prior to her salvation experience, Pam was an atheist and involved in the occult. She was an ordained minister in a denominational church for more than twenty-five years.
There are folks in the occult who speak in tongues. Also, some occult practices have made their way into churches...
Note: I found it striking that Pam shared of the number of people who come to her for deliverance are tongue-talking "Christians"... And she discovers that some of her tongue-speaking clients are religious church goers but they aren't saved. Later, some of them are drawn by GOD and saved...
Also, she mentioned about tongue speakers who don't demonstrate the fruit of love...
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/09/25/my-personal-experience-with-tongues/
http://leavethechurch.me/2012/06/15/why-the-enemy-needs-tongues/
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/11/07/tongues-opens-a-demonic-doorway-to-your-spirit/
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/09/25/tongues-in-church-history/
http://leavethechurch.me/2011/09/25/the-original-purpose-of-tongues/
The following links relative to tongues are from Andre Watson:
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/05/13/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-1/
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/05/13/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-2/
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/05/21/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-3/
http://leavethechurch.me/2013/06/03/tongue-talking-what-the-bible-says-pt-4/
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Truly Saved?
Hi -
Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.
May this New Year bring us more awareness of walking in truth with our Lord for His Word tells us that He has no greater joy than to hear that His children walk in truth - 3 John 4.
My prayer is that GOD will reveal darkness to us and errors that we ignorantly embrace. We all have areas of ignorance and need to change. Yes, we can be sincere - but sincerely wrong in areas... Surely, we are grateful for the truths that we know but we need to be diligent about keeping on the whole armor of GOD and NOT resisting correction when some of what we believe is proven to be wrong... Really, are we sufficiently trying the spirits?...
May we heartily cooperate with our Lord and the Holy Spirit using the common sense and intelligence that has so lovingly and generously been given us by GOD.
James 4:6 - ...God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
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Could it be that the various pastors and "Christian" pedophiles/sexual abusers were NOT saved and are NOT currently saved? Could it be that they had false conversions?
Are all who respond to church altar calls drawn there by GOD or drawn there by man or the devil? Really, who drew them there? If they didn't repent with godly sorrow...they ain't saved...
All pastors are NOT saved, nor are all apostles, teachers, etc.
2 Corinthians 7:9, 10
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner,...
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
I learned much of what I expressed above from Pam Sheppard, a licensed Christian counselor who has a Master's degree in social work - retired from NY state government. Pam also does deliverance mentoring and counseling.
Also, Pam, in one of her books, shares about the numerous homosexuals who have musical talents with roles in churches. She calls what they have "corrupted anointings". She shares that Satan has a corrupted anointing.
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John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:...
2 Corinthians 11:14, 15 - And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
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If you're inclined to read more about false conversions, here's Pam's link
http://leavethechurch.me//?s=False+Conversions&search=Go
Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.
May this New Year bring us more awareness of walking in truth with our Lord for His Word tells us that He has no greater joy than to hear that His children walk in truth - 3 John 4.
My prayer is that GOD will reveal darkness to us and errors that we ignorantly embrace. We all have areas of ignorance and need to change. Yes, we can be sincere - but sincerely wrong in areas... Surely, we are grateful for the truths that we know but we need to be diligent about keeping on the whole armor of GOD and NOT resisting correction when some of what we believe is proven to be wrong... Really, are we sufficiently trying the spirits?...
May we heartily cooperate with our Lord and the Holy Spirit using the common sense and intelligence that has so lovingly and generously been given us by GOD.
James 4:6 - ...God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
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Could it be that the various pastors and "Christian" pedophiles/sexual abusers were NOT saved and are NOT currently saved? Could it be that they had false conversions?
Are all who respond to church altar calls drawn there by GOD or drawn there by man or the devil? Really, who drew them there? If they didn't repent with godly sorrow...they ain't saved...
All pastors are NOT saved, nor are all apostles, teachers, etc.
2 Corinthians 7:9, 10
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner,...
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
I learned much of what I expressed above from Pam Sheppard, a licensed Christian counselor who has a Master's degree in social work - retired from NY state government. Pam also does deliverance mentoring and counseling.
Also, Pam, in one of her books, shares about the numerous homosexuals who have musical talents with roles in churches. She calls what they have "corrupted anointings". She shares that Satan has a corrupted anointing.
###
John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:...
2 Corinthians 11:14, 15 - And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
###
If you're inclined to read more about false conversions, here's Pam's link
http://leavethechurch.me//?s=False+Conversions&search=Go
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Come Flourish with Us - United, the Best Happens
Hi -
Today is Small Business Saturday. You're invited to patronize my small business and to bless others in the process. There are key rings with encouraging words, calendar photo magnets, photo magnets, cards, etc.
The tulip/pearl photo shown here is a sample of one of the key rings that I offer.
Thank you for your consideration and hopefully, patronage.
Here's the link to my blog to view more of what is available.
http://www.photoflourishquick.blogspot.com/
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computers, you can do that also from the smashwords.com website. When you get
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name, Sandra Renee Hicks, in the search engines and my e-Book information will
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
True Thanksgiving
Hi -
Every day is thanksgiving. High and jubilant praises to the Most High, GOD. Our Lord commands that in EVERYTHING, we are to give thanks.
Let us be mindful NOT to pray amiss but to pray according to the will of GOD. A person may ask, "Please pray that I'll get that job." or "Please pray for my child to get straight A's." Before we pray, we must ask the Lord to give us His will to pray. The Holy Bible tells us in Romans 15:3, "For even Christ pleased not himself;..." Jesus had a measure of desire for His will but what did He pray to our Father before He went to hang on that cross?
Matthews 26:39
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
James 4:3
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Matthews 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
No, everybody shall NOT have a Happy Thanksgiving. The reality is that some will and some won't. One thing, though, is ALWAYS certain and that is - GOD loves and He forever reigns. And there is NOTHING too hard for Him. Whatever it is, it's NOT bigger than GOD.
If this day is happy for you, thank GOD. If this day isn't happy for you, thank GOD. Whether happy or not, we ALL have things to be thankful for...
My wish for us all is that we steadfastly seek the Lord and purpose to do ALL that He commands. When we keep GOD's Word, He promises to provide EVERYTHING that we need - when and how. And when GOD deems fit, He also gives us the desires of our hearts.
Psalm 37:4
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Thanksgiving Day 2013
Every day is thanksgiving. High and jubilant praises to the Most High, GOD. Our Lord commands that in EVERYTHING, we are to give thanks.
Let us be mindful NOT to pray amiss but to pray according to the will of GOD. A person may ask, "Please pray that I'll get that job." or "Please pray for my child to get straight A's." Before we pray, we must ask the Lord to give us His will to pray. The Holy Bible tells us in Romans 15:3, "For even Christ pleased not himself;..." Jesus had a measure of desire for His will but what did He pray to our Father before He went to hang on that cross?
Matthews 26:39
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
James 4:3
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Matthews 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
No, everybody shall NOT have a Happy Thanksgiving. The reality is that some will and some won't. One thing, though, is ALWAYS certain and that is - GOD loves and He forever reigns. And there is NOTHING too hard for Him. Whatever it is, it's NOT bigger than GOD.
If this day is happy for you, thank GOD. If this day isn't happy for you, thank GOD. Whether happy or not, we ALL have things to be thankful for...
My wish for us all is that we steadfastly seek the Lord and purpose to do ALL that He commands. When we keep GOD's Word, He promises to provide EVERYTHING that we need - when and how. And when GOD deems fit, He also gives us the desires of our hearts.
Psalm 37:4
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Thanksgiving Day 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Dishonest and Selfish Christians Are on the Increase
Hi
-
Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.
Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.
Dishonesty
is a testimony killer. Selfishness is a
testimony killer.
Cheers and shout outs to all of our Lord’s faithful witnesses - those whose talk lines up with the fruits of the Holy Spirit. GOD is immensely delighted with His faithful witnesses. Indeed, holy people shine in the strength of the most High. Certainly, holiness has power.
Our Lord knows who this is for…
Cheers and shout outs to all of our Lord’s faithful witnesses - those whose talk lines up with the fruits of the Holy Spirit. GOD is immensely delighted with His faithful witnesses. Indeed, holy people shine in the strength of the most High. Certainly, holiness has power.
Our Lord knows who this is for…
GOD’s
majestic voice says:
Your dishonesty and selfishness grieves Me. Those works of the flesh also grieve My faithful children, they grieve unbelievers and they grieve the young who are so very impressionable.
What good is it to talk about Me when your actions are often contrary to what I represent? What good is it to post Scriptures and messages on Facebook and elsewhere online when there are people who know that your reputation shows that you’re dishonest and selfish? When those who know read your posts, to them, your testimony is dead and spiritually unprofitable because you’re a testimony killer rather than a steadfast DOER of My truths.
You affect more than Christians. Unbelievers are aware of your unfaithful witness. That hinders My work. I AM is honest. I AM is generous. I AM is credible. I do what I say I will do. I keep My Word. I expect My representatives to steadfastly demonstrate what is holy, and faithful to My truths.
This message is NOT to be esteemed lightly. Those who persist in dishonesty and selfishness will experience that which is unpleasant from My hand lifted against the continued iniquities.
Proverbs 19:22
…and a poor man is better than a liar.
1 John 3:17
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?
Wednesday November 27, 2013
Your dishonesty and selfishness grieves Me. Those works of the flesh also grieve My faithful children, they grieve unbelievers and they grieve the young who are so very impressionable.
What good is it to talk about Me when your actions are often contrary to what I represent? What good is it to post Scriptures and messages on Facebook and elsewhere online when there are people who know that your reputation shows that you’re dishonest and selfish? When those who know read your posts, to them, your testimony is dead and spiritually unprofitable because you’re a testimony killer rather than a steadfast DOER of My truths.
You affect more than Christians. Unbelievers are aware of your unfaithful witness. That hinders My work. I AM is honest. I AM is generous. I AM is credible. I do what I say I will do. I keep My Word. I expect My representatives to steadfastly demonstrate what is holy, and faithful to My truths.
This message is NOT to be esteemed lightly. Those who persist in dishonesty and selfishness will experience that which is unpleasant from My hand lifted against the continued iniquities.
Proverbs 19:22
…and a poor man is better than a liar.
1 John 3:17
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?
Wednesday November 27, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Converted
Hi
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Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.
There are folks who are saved but aren't converted. Remember what the Lord told Peter.
Luke 22:31, 32
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.
There are folks who are saved but aren't converted. Remember what the Lord told Peter.
Luke 22:31, 32
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
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And we know that Peter was converted - so much so that our Lord trusted him to write epistles that are now in the Holy Bible. Peter didn't write those epistles UNTIL HE WAS CONVERTED.
And then - CONVERTED Peter had this to say, among other things:
The Acts 3:19
Repent ye therefore, and be CONVERTED, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; (For emphasis, I capitalized CONVERTED here.)
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Peter wasn't just writing the truth - he personally KNEW that truth because he had PERSONALLY lived it - and thereby became spiritually qualified to express it.
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Church building attendance does not guarantee salvation. There are some holy folks who don't go to church buildings but shall surely enter heaven. And some holy folks who do attend church buildings shall surely enter heaven. Assembling with other believers doesn't necessarily need to be in church buildings. Jesus ministered to people in boats/ships, on mountains, in the garden, and out and about elsewhere. In the book of Acts, they assembled in houses. The focus is not where but who - GOD is the most High WHO we are commanded to worship. Steadfastly obeying Him and His Holy Bible content assures entrance into heaven.
Be not deceived, some church building attendees are not saved. Some of them shall get saved and enter heaven and some of them shall not be saved and won't enter heaven - that's Holy Bible truth.
Note: People who are newly saved and those who haven't yet reached levels of spiritual maturity may be led by GOD to attend church buildings to gain a solid foundation about GOD and His ways. It's vital, though, to seek the Lord for guidance as to where to attend. Also, it's vital to spend quality personal time, one on one, with GOD in prayer and meditating in Holy Bible content - day and night as instructed in Joshua 1:8. There is no substitute for knowing GOD for ourselves. Spending quality personal time with Him seven days a week is vital.
* Beware of Bible translations. The NIV Bible removed Acts 8:37 and Matthew 18:11. Those scriptures are NOT in there. For more about Bible translations, here's a link http://www.newbreedwarriors.blogspot.com/p/bible-version-information.html
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
James 1:27
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
And some of those IMPURE religious folks need to shut the hell up...
Friday November 22, 2013
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Monday, November 11, 2013
Who Are Those Seduced by Religion?
Greetings -
I recently did a radio broadcast, "Who are Those Seduced by Religion?" Religious people crucified Jesus. We need to recognize those who are seduced by religion. The devil is religious. GOD is PURE religion. Satan defiles with his religious practices.
I recently did a radio broadcast, "Who are Those Seduced by Religion?" Religious people crucified Jesus. We need to recognize those who are seduced by religion. The devil is religious. GOD is PURE religion. Satan defiles with his religious practices.
Who are those who
are seduced by religion? Do you
recognize those who are seduced by religion?
It’s vital to discern religious spirits.
They kill and destroy those who aren’t girded with truth and walking
with Jesus. Are you aware of how crucial
it is to stay in league with the GOD of truth?
It could mean life or death. Don’t
gamble - KNOW.
Here's the link to the broadcast http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winningthoroughbredstyle/2013/11/11/who-are-those-seduced-by-religion
Here's the link to the broadcast http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winningthoroughbredstyle/2013/11/11/who-are-those-seduced-by-religion
My various e-Books are on iTunes and Amazon or for those that need to download through other means; you can do so from smashwords.com. There you can download to Sony, and Barnes and Noble Nook e-readers or you can go straight to those subject websites. For those that need to download to desktop and laptop computers, you can do that also from the smashwords.com website. When you get to iTunes and smashwords.com, place my name, Sandra Renee Hicks, in the search engines and my e-Book information will appear.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Learn Skills to Keep the Devil in His Place
My
various e-Books are on iTunes and Amazon or for those that need to download
through other means; you can do so from smashwords.com. There you can download
to Sony, and Barnes and Noble Nook e-readers or you can go straight to those
subject websites. For those that need to download to desktop and laptop
computers, you can do that also from the smashwords.com website. When you get
to iTunes and smashwords.com, place my name, Sandra Renee Hicks, in the search
engines and my e-Book information will appear.
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