I had a battle fierce today, within my place of prayer. I went to meet and talk with God but I found Satan there. He whispered, you can't really pray, you lost out long ago. You may say words while on your knees, but you can't pray you know. So then I pulled my helmet of salvation down, way down upon me ears and I found it helped to still his voice and help alaye my fears. I checked my other armour, my feet with peace were shod. My belt of truth was gurded around my sword, The Word of God. My righteous breastplate was still in place my hearts love to protect, My sheild of faith was still in intact and his firey darts bounced back. I called to God in Jesus name and pled the preciouce blood, and while Satan sneaked away in shame I met and talk with God.
My son, if you recieve my words, and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord. ( Proverbs 2:1-5 )
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep waters, but a man of understanding will draw it out. (Proverbs 20:5 NKJV). We have come to fight as free men, and free men we are, We are given an identity and a reason to fight. We need to remember that a life lived in fear is no life at all, that every last one of us will die some day. Paul shared with us a mystery, we shall all not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. ( 1 Corinthians 15:51 ) Are you there? Say a prayer for the Pretender, who started out so young and strong Only to surrender. This is every man's deepest fear, to be exposed, to be found out, to be discovered as an imposter, and not realy a man. The soul longs for passion, for life. We need to have in hand something real. The battle itself is never enough, a man yearns for romance. A man must know he is powerful, he must know he has what it takes. A woman must know she is beautiful, she must know she is worth fighting for. Whose idea was it to create the human form in such a way that a kiss could be so delicious. I decide to do good, but I don't really do it, I decide not to do bad, but I do it anyways. My decicions, such as they are, don't result in actions. Something has gone wrong deep within me and gets the better of me every time. It happens so regularly that it's predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God's commands, but it's pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebels, and just when I least expect it, they take charge. (Romans 7:19-25) No man for any considerable peroid of time, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the truth. Well let me start with this, I love the Lord and the church, its awesome that the church is made up of many members. I like to read and study God's Word. If God will I would like to go on a short term mission. Friends call me Chuy and like to be honest and real with others. "Slow to speak and quick to listen." It's a privilege to be part of the church River Of Life and love it. I get to meet new people all the time. Ask yourself this, what if God treated you like you treat Him. God is merciful and Rich in mercy. Let's be real to God.
*~The Meaning of the Snowman~*
The Meaning of the Snowman:
The white snow stands for the purity of souls filled with God's grace.
The circular snowballs represent God's everlasting love.
The pieces of coal used to make the eyes, mouth and buttons symbolize God's Almighty power.
The carrot nose reminds us that God gives us everything we need to live and grow.
The scarf suggests the warmth of God's tender care.
The top hat reminds us always to keep faith our top priority.
The twig arms are outstretched to us, as God's always are.
The broom made of straw and wood signifies that Jesus was born and died to cleanse us of sin.
May your heart be ever warmed by the Good News of God's great love for you!
From my family to yours Have A blessed Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
IT'S IN YOUR FACE
You don't have to tell how you live each day,
You don't have to say if you work or play,
A tried, true barometer serves in the place;
However you live, it will show in your face.
The false, the deceit you bear in your heart
Will not stay inside, where it first got a start.
For sin and blood are a thin veil of lace;
What you wear in your heart you wear in your face.
If your life is unselfish,
If for others you live,
For not what you get,
But for how much you can give;
If you live close to God,
In His infinite grace,
You don't have to tell it,
It shows in your face.
-- Author Unknown
Mom always told me that we could never measure our wealth by money but
by our friends. She would surely be glad to meet you and know how rich I
turned out to be!
God sprinkles tiny but wonderful seeds of blessings on earth each
day...and I just caught one that's so nice and true...It's you!
I may have forgotten to say that I care. I may have failed to open up and
share, but though no words have been spoken, my promise of friendship
won't be broken
Time and distance are important between friends. When a friend is in your
heart, they remain there forever. I may be busy, but I assure you, you
are always in my heart!
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up,
sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're
just standing by.
If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them;
I'd be at the bottom to catch them.
One tree can start a forest, one smile can start a friendship. One touch
can show you care, one friend can make life worth living for.
A smile makes us look younger while prayers make us feel stronger and
friends? They make us enjoy life.
Love and Hugs,
Michele
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