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1 John 3 (niv) See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him ************************************************************************ âI wish you were childrenâ a lady said addressing a large gathering of mainly adults, at a church dedication of a new pastor and his wife. The bible says categorically that we are called Children of God and that He is our Father! What a relationship this is! What a comfort this is! What a wonderful scripture but it was the word lavished that really drew my attention. You see the bible says that âSee what great love the Father has lavished on usâ. Lavished is a very rich word, with depth of feeling, emotion, love, abundance, care and nurturing. This is the love of God towards his children âAnd that is what we are!â Do you see yourself as a child of God or just one of a million trailing on the outside? Believe what God says in His Word! It is an honour a privilege and God wants to call you His children. God wants to care for us and show us his bountiful and ample love. âI write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his nameâs sakeâ 1 John 1 v 12. Here God is saying we are little children. Why? Because He knows our frailities and knows that we need Jesus. It is only through Jesus that our sins can be forgiven. Do you know for sure in your heart that your sins have been forgiven you? Jesus is our blessed assurance, only He can give us the security and assurance of our relationship before God. There is no other way. But once you give your life over to Jesus oh what love he lavishes upon us and calls us His children. Precious and protected through the storms of life. Jesus says He will never leave us nor forsake us, not ever. His word to us is true! Let God lavish you with his love and abundant life both in this life and eternally. If anyone else presents you with another way to God donât believe it. âThe thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantlyââŠ. John 10 v 10
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"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage".... Galatians 5 v 1 There is a worldly saying engage the brain before you speak. More often than not when I am emotional I completely say the wrong thing, over-react and curse rather than bless. The things I want to say I do not say and the things I say I should not. I understand completely with Paul in Romans about this and experience it too. After a difficult week a cloud of nothingness over me I finally expressed in prayer last night asking from God to help me. I couldn't understand what was happening and felt like there was a blanket of darkness surrounding me and I knew that only prayer would help - and it did. The reality of principalities of darkness taking on a new and real threat which to be honest I have not ignored exactly but thought God would always deal with it no matter what. I have finally printed off and selotaped to my side dresser by my bed the scripture ~Ephesians 6 - putting on the whole armour of God. I realise that it is an active command to prayer all kinds of prayer and to stand in faith against the evil of darkness of this age. Times are hard spiritually and I sense God waking me up even more to prayer not just for myself but for the saints and for the lost, time is running out fast. Already there is a row in England over the Archbishop of Canterbury and calls for his resignation have appeared. Our multi-faith society is taking over what once used to be a christian country. Even I as a child went to a church endowed school and said the Lords prayer and grace for lunch. Now I hear that the celebration of the Year of the rat is being introduced into church schools. If this is not God removing His hand from our lives! I believe it is! The great tribulation will occur and the signs are already visible. "But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shall be drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them; I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it"..... Deuteronomy 30 v 17-18 Choose this day whom you shall serve. Choose life or death. The rewards of repentence are bountiful and eternal. Turn your life over today to Jesus Christ, Word made flesh who died and hung on a cross shedding blood for the remission of your sins. There is no sin too great that God cannot overlook it with the precious blood of Jesus. Don't let pride stand in the way of you and Jesus, draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Know the Truth and the Truth will set you free. Jesus will set you free from sin, death. Come to Jesus do not delay time is running out. He loves you and proved it by dying for you.
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Just another ordinary day, I like ordinary. Full of chores things that need doing some you don't want to do, in fact I've left the dishes from last night still. Came from a home where everything always had to be spick and span, nothing out of place. I still get stressed out about little things like that. I always had very pressurised jobs even at 16yrs as a secretary so used to going flat out, never know when to rest - that's me! I wouldn't say I was a workaholic just used to giving my all. As a secretary I was alway used to working not just for one person but several. Some office jobs I worked for 8 people at one time! My first job as a secretary back at 16 I worked with a woman called Hillary. She was the most amazing typist I had ever seen - she was so fast! I can remember thinking I want to be like her. She was also the first christian I met. She used to read her little bible every lunch time at her typewriter. She never said a word. She was married to a lay preacher who was a coal miner which was in Nottingham before the coal mines were shut. I can remember thinking what a strange profession to be in the church and be a coal miner. I really liked her, we got on well and she was a great role model for me in work. 30 years on and I too can type as fast as Hillary did. 80 wpm. This is why my writing is so prolific and I can see the Lord has trained me for a long time. Instead of an audio machine I now listen to the Lord and it isn't so uncomfortable either having earphones plugged in. I just listen to my heart and be guided by the Holy Spirit. The Lord is the best boss I have ever had. He does have to tell me to slow down which is where my Cindy comes in. My doggie! When I go out for a walk with her in the daytime, sometimes evening the slow casual walk causes me to reflect on the day give my anxieties to Jesus and I know now that without a doubt He walks with me - up the steepest hills. There are many of them in St. Ives. I used to do Jazz Dancing, Ice Skating and Aerobics always trying to keep fit. Well now I let the extra weight not bother me too much I have had to let my worldly appearance go for a new heart of flesh. Even though I have gained weight I am lighter in spirit and the walking keeps me fit and agile. I have not had a car now for over 10 years and to be honest I do not miss it, only occasionally when the weather is bad (like now; pouring it down). But even then I've been known to fetch my daughter when she was small in the rain - and walk the 2 miles to fetch her too! It is liberating! So after an axious day about whether the pots should be washed (they still arn't) my husband states it really doesn't matter. Some things you just have to let go of! Still learning! God bless jacqui xx
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âAnd said , I beseech thee, O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandmentsââŠNehemiah 1 v 5 The church is weak and there is no fear of the Lord, these words imprinted on my heart this evening. As I read the beginning of Nehemiah I realised that the Lord was trying to tell me something. As Jerusalem was in rubbles so is the church. Truth has been eradicated from the church apart from a small remnant that the Lord knows of. The church has become comfortable and fat and the wounded sheep have no shepherd or justice. God hears their cries and He himself is going out on the pastures day and night to heal their wounds and hearts. Gods Truth the double edged sword is about the sweep the nations. There is to be much turmoil in the coming years and the axe is at the root of the tree. Persecution will descend upon comfortable nations who have forsake their first love of Jesus. The choice is either life or death both spiritually and for some physical. Nehemiah used the word âterribleâ and rightly so. He is the God of heaven and earth and ultimately He is in control. His promises are sure for those who keep his commandments and they are sheltered in the High Tabernacle. As I write I must speak what the Lord lays on my heart it is my calling and my fear of the Lord is greater now than the fear of man. It is also with a heart of love too because I know that Gods Word is true and what is happening around me is distressing me much despite the peace that Jesus gives me. As I leaned on Gods Word tonight the promise that God will build His church will come to pass but not before persecution. Moses the great leader was denied access to the promise land because of his disobedience and again I sensed the Lord is going to raise new Joshuas in this new generation will will lead Gods people. Something new is about to happen and a change of circumstances will occur for many but do not be afraid for God is with us. âAnd the Lord said unto Joshua, this day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with theeââŠ. Joshua 3 v 7 God is about to remove many enemies, people who are opposed to the Gospel of Christ. Be wise as serpents and gentle as doves my people. Speak the Truth in love and watch the Lord move in a mighty way.
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âDon't think I've come to make life cozy. I've come to cutâmake a sharp knife-cut between son and father, daughter and mother, bride and mother-in-lawâcut through these cozy domestic arrangements and free you for God. Well-meaning family members can be your worst enemies. If you prefer father or mother over me, you don't deserve me. If you prefer son or daughter over me, you don't deserve me.â âŠ.. Matthew 10 v 35 (The message). Jesus does not mince his words does he? He speaks plainly and gets straight to the point! A friend of mine said there there were too many âiansâ about. Christians but without Christ in their lives - âiansâ. How true is this! It is costly my dear brothers and sisters and Jesus warns us over and over again that He did not come to bring peace but a sword. His sword is Truth. It is the Truth that sets us free my dear friends. Jesus is the Truth not man. Many friends and family will not like the fact you are a follower of Jesus. A christian going to church christian is fine, but to truly follow Jesus is an entirely different matter. When I first became a christian the man I was married to at the time was not a christian although he came from a church going family. I experienced as a brand new baby christian persecution. It was just awful but looking back now it was a preparation of things to come. God knows the future. God knows the evil that abounds and has to prepare us to stand and fight in His name. The closer I walked with God the more he mocked me and told me that his parents were going to heaven because they go to church.I put him straight on this and incurred his wrath! Then I have had conflicts with all my family and friends I had. I lost all of them. I can remember listening to a tape one day and the guy said if you want to follow Jesus you will have to lose all your friends. I was terrified and thought no way! I actually turned my back on the Lord for 10 years because I just couldnât get my head around Gods Word it was too hard and I couldnât do it. Although I left God, He never left me. I came back a prodigal daughter, a sinner, I sensed the angels singing that day and truly the scripture is true when one sinner truly repents even the angels sing in heaven! Praise the Lord!. Then the revelation of the state of the church was revealed to me by the Lord and on my face and heartbroken shed tears for the lost and aghast at the deception that is ruling our churches today.. The church have left Jesus out and brought in man-made teachings and traditions and new teachings (false teachings) are abound! There are no fresh revelations in todayâs church. The Good Shepherd is going out himself finding His sheep and feeding them. Mindless gossip and ungodlinessâs rife in the church and they have pushed God out! The angel of light sits on the altar in many churches and ears are dulled and mouths abounding in strives, envy and ambition but not to the Lords will. Jesus is not about cozy but His peace is beyond understanding and helps us rise up over tribulations. Are you sacrificing the Truth for an easy life? We are called to be holy as the Lord is holy. Separate.
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âAnd whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with itââŠ.. 1 Corinthians 12 v 26 Two words came softly and audibly this morning from the Lord âsuffering churchâ. This answered not only my own personal prayers but also the Lord laid bare His heart, His grief for His church of which I am and many others are members. I also received this morning âOpen Doorsâ communication. It is an organisation which effectively work with persecuted Christians throughout the world both in prayer, financial help and comfort too. It was lovely to open the pages and see prayers which I had prayed answered. In particular of a lady now free from prison and another gentleman who has been encouraged and upheld by this lady now free. Many Christians throughout the world may not be in a physical prison but I felt this morning that the Lord knows your suffering. You are not forgotten. Just as God trusted me with a handful of persecuted Christians to write and pray for, God also lays on other Christians hearts your life, which is important to Him. You may not even be aware that people are praying for you but Jesus is our Great Intercessor. âI pray for them, I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thineââŠ.. John 17 v 9 âNeither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their wordââŠ. John 17 v 19 I donât know about you but I know in my heart when I have neglected prayer or reading Gods Word. I find I have nothing to give. I know that my words will not bring life only Gods Word can do that. There are many temptations and distractions today just as Jesus faced when He was in the wilderness. But here in the wilderness Jesus speaks such wisdom and gives us plainly how we ought to live. âIt is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of Godâ âŠ.. Matthew 4 v 4 We must stay connected to the body of Christ for without it we are lost. We must stay tuned to His Word for without it there is no life at all. We must stay silent until God wants us to speak what He wants to speak. Our answers are from above not from this earth and must not include worthless philosophies or debates. When Jesus was accused before Pilate His words were few but when He spoke you could not argue with the Truth and neither could Pilate. But it was Gods will that Jesus be taken and crucified and it is to our detriment if we choose not to follow Him. As part of the Body of Christ we must eat of Him, drink of Him and most of all listen to His words for they bring life. Be careful you do not eat from the wrong tree, the Angel of Light comes in many disguises and what seems right at the time could well lead to death. Our sufferings for Christ is part of the fruit of the spirit âlong-sufferingâ and one which many shy away from. But to partake of sufferings is in fact to partake of Jesus himself. As Paul discovered âFor I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in usââŠ.. Romans 8 v 18 The blessings and the Joy of the Lord of from knowing Him alone without Him we are nothing. The knowledge is that there is a mansion ready and waiting for those who follow Jesus and His promise is that He will never leave you nor forsake you and will be with you until the end of the age. âHe also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitfulââŠ. Matthew 13 v 22
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I Never Knew Blast from the past, I remembered my youth, Folly; darkness, Empty, Alone. I never knew, How wretched, Forlorn, My heart did crave. From bad to worse, The illusion, Into delusion, War, Factions, Against my soul! Truth, It's door slammed, Into confusion, Terror Each side. But love yearned, Amidst the cracks, Cravasses, Of my soul. I did not know, My soul belonged to God, Before I was born, He knew, The pain, The suffering, Aching of love, Only Jesus! Each step into darkness, His Light, There stood, Just watching, Waiting, Until I understood. Earthly love, Fizzles, Pops, Like bubbles, Bursting, Then gone! The Light, Brighter still, New dawn, The Truth, Jesus, So needed I, To see God, Look above! Our time here, On earth, So very short, Seek out the Light, Jesus, Seek out the Way, Jesus, Seek out the Truth, Jesus! Time is running out, Grace, Mercy, God's embrace, To His enemies, Those of the world! In a twinkling of an eye, The Heavens will roar, You could be left, Save those in, Jesus!
Fear Not for Thou Shalt Not be Ashamed Friday, 2. November 2007, 13:24:19 Guidance, Vision-from-God, Bible study, Encouragment, Healing, Inspiration Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed I was reading my friend’s bible study yesterday and she was quoting from Isaiah 54:4-5. I know this chapter fairly well, but as I was reading the bible study word for word, and not just glossing over it as I do some of my mail, I began to read the words of Isaiah carefully. I read, Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed. I know many of you reading this will identify with me when I say I felt “something” move within me, (like the movement of tetonic plates), and tears filled my eyes, and straight away I knew my Father had taken the words of scripture and spoken them to me personally. We’ve all had these moments haven’t we? And they are wondrous moments. As an exercise, just go back and remember what the last thing the Lord said to you personally, and let His words just wash over you. This morning as I began to wake I lay on my bed, thinking about the awful night I’d had, but I’d managed to get back to sleep and have a few hours sleep at least. I lay on my bed, eyes closed, and I began to see a vision of Jesus. He appeared as a Shepherd surrounded by sheep. I looked at the vision, and then I saw a sheep in the distance, away from the flock. I knew this sheep was me. I then heard the Lord call my name. He was calling out to me and asking me to come to Him. I had wandered away from the Lord Jesus and His sheep. I had not intended to do this, and I hadn’t realised I had wandered away. I was distracted by someone. I am easily distracted and it’s probably best I admit that, because what’s the point of pretending otherwise. For two weeks or more I wasn’t praying my usual morning prayers, and I hadn’t realised I was actually putting other people before the Lord. There’s always a price to pay when we do that, and I’ve paid a price. I ended up feeling absolutely drained physically and mentally, and spiritually too. I thought of the story of the foolish women, and I saw how I fell into that category. He knows our thoughts before we think them, and He knows the desires of our heart. Thank goodness He knows the desire of my heart, because He knows the desire of my heart is to put Him first and everyone else second. I was so totally stressed out yesterday because I realised I had done all my sums wrong, and I didn’t have the £30 to pay my friend the petrol money to drive my son and I to my daughter’s graduation ceremony on Monday, 5th November. It’s a six hour journey there and back. My head ached, and tears filled my eyes, and I felt angry with myself for getting my calculations wrong. Then I thought right this isn’t right, being anxious like this; I’m not trusting the Lord. I could have paid £20 to my friend but then I would have had no money to pay for groceries for my son and I; we’d have no food. God wants us to eat. I then committed it to the Lord, and then my heart felt full of faith, and I had the idea of phoning my friend and saying I have a problem, I have done my calculations wrong, could I pay you the petrol money in instalments. With no hesitation whatsoever my friend said of course you can, and he said it in such a way I know he meant it, and he wasn’t saying it in a resentful kind of way. Phew, what a relief. So I go back to the words Isaiah spoke, Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed. Oh how wonderful this is, the Lord was not going to put me to shame; He had a way for me to sort out my problem. Now the reason I started writing this morning was not to share this particularly, but to share something that happened as a result of reading my friend’s bible study yesterday. I read those words in her study, Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed, and my eyes filled with tears, and I took in all that I had read in the study; I’ll post the actual study at the end of this so you can see for yourselves. As my eyes filled with tears and I felt the presence of the Lord within me, I began to see a vision. My Vision Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed. A tall woman stood in front of me, and she was clothed in a long white apron, the old fashioned type you see in these old films. She had a small bottle and a teaspoon in her hand, and I knew it was medicine which she was going to give to me. I remembered my mum and nan telling me when I was little, medicine that doesn’t taste nice is good for you, so you must take it for your own good. I knew this woman was a good woman and I felt complete peace in her presence. Her eyes were so gentle, and she looked like a mother of many children. I felt so small in comparison to her, and I looked up at her. My eyes are filling with tears as I’ve written that last sentence. I think for so many years, since the age of 22 when I gave birth to my daughter, and then 24 when I when I gave birth to my son, I’ve had to be all grown up and strong. The truth is, in all these years I haven’t felt grown up and strong. I’ve felt quite the opposite; I’ve felt weak and feeble and very needy. I think I have probably longed for someone tall and strong to tower over me and be a mother figure in my life. Is it so wrong to want a mother? My mum is part of the Heavenly crowd now; she left the Earth on the 10th April, 1991. I take comfort in reading Hebrews chapter 12 verse one that says, the heavenly ones do cheer us on in our “race” here on the Earth. This means to me, I am not alone, because I am surveyed by the heavenly crowd. Even so, in my weakness I suppose I would like to see with my eyes a real life physical human being standing in front of me. That’s not wrong to think like that. I mean we’ve all read the scriptures haven’t we? We’ve all identified with those who have walked the path before us. A few weeks ago I read Jesus words in John 17 and I then prayed Father I want You to lead me to these ones whom You have chosen; those who are in You. You told Elijah he was not alone, and You had many people who belonged to you. I would like You Father to show me one or two of those You have reserved in my town. When I prayed this prayer, there was only one man in my town that I was totally convinced was 100% sold out for the Lord; aside from this man I didn’t know anyone else. I am smiling now, because it’s exciting because now the Lord has shown me someone else in my town who is just as committed as this man, and it’s a woman. Wow, pow, (is pow a word?) haha, a woman, yes, and she is 100% sold out for the Lord. She phoned me up and she said it had taken a while for her to get hold of my phone number because I am not listed in the directory. You see if the Lord’s wants something to happen, there’s nothing that will prevent Him from making it happen. Beloved ones, do we believe this with all of our hearts? I hear a chorus of people shouting Amen, I believe it. Last night I was in the most excruciating pain in my knees. This happened to me before twice or may be three times. When it has happened before it has always disappeared after a few hours. I prayed and said Holy Spirit please help me to cope with the pain in my knees, especially my right knee. This morning as I thought of the pain I felt in my knees last night, the story of Jacob fighting God and injuring his hip came to my mind. Hmm, I thought, what does this mean? I then found myself pondering on the times Paul was injured, and I thought hmm, what’s this all mean. I then thought well, the pain in my knees definitely got my attention on the Lord, and I mean I was well focussed on Him. The Holy Spirit is our Teacher, that’s what scripture tells us; so who are we to believe? If scripture tells us the Holy Spirit is our Teacher are we therefore going to place someone else in front of the Holy Spirit? If we do, we do so at our own peril, and to my mind it is utter foolishness to put anyone before the Holy Spirit. Anyway, on that note I will close. I pray each of you reading this will be mightily blessed of the Lord today and tomorrow and all the days of your life. My friend’s bible study (below) that inspired me to write the above: STUDY NO. 4 2 Timothy 1 v 2 " .... my dearly beloved ....."
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Posted On 11/02/2007 18:29:42
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Study No. 5 2 Timothy 1 v 2 2à Timothée, mon enfant bien-aimé: que la grâce, la miséricorde et la paix te soient données de la part de Dieu le Père et de Jésus Christ notre Seigneur! "Grace ..." After such a gruelling day spiritually, physically and mentally I finally settle down to write. I am confronted with three words, but for tonight I shall focus the attention of 'Grace'. I found that Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. (Genesis 6:8) Esther obtained grace and favour in the kings sight (Esther 2:17) In Proverbs grace is described as an oranament unto thy head (Proverbs 1:9) The Lord spoke to Jeremiah to those left by the sword that they found grace in the wilderness; even Israel (Jeremiah 3:1-2) The new testament now speaks of the Word made flesh, which dwelt among us, full of grace and truth (John 1:4) Paul highlights the truth of grace saying the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23) Taken from a commentary on-line it sums up : Our receivings by Christ are all summed up in this one word, grace. The good will of God towards us, and the good work of God in us. As no mercy comes from God to sinners but through Jesus Christ, no man can come to the Father but by him; no man can know God, except as he is made known in the only begotten and beloved Son. (Jn 1:19-28) I love the song Amazing Grace by John Newton Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me; I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed! Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. Yes, when this heart and flesh shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall posess within the veil A life of joy and peace. When we've been there a thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise, Than when we first begun. Our lives, our salvation our hope and our future on based totally on God's grace. Without it we would be condemned to eternal hell. But God so loved us that He sent His one and only son that those who believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. What a promise! Grace has been with me all day, every second, it's just sometimes we arn't always aware of it. Our fears, feelings, anxiousness of life and our problems get in the way. But we have the complete and utter assurance that God will indeed lead us home, tattered, torn, persecuted. But the righteousness of Jesus is what secures our future. My sinful nature rears it's ugly head demanding, wanting to see things my way, but they are utterly useless and at the end of the day tired worn out I turn to Jesus, the lover of my soul who gave His life for me. Bled for me in pain and suffering so that we can spend eternity with Him forever. The deeper in Grace we go the deeper our thankfulness and praise at this wonderful gift of love bestowed upon us. We don't deserve it but through it God's favour rests upon us. The words of a hymn come to mind. How Great Thou Art! I praise you Lord and pray that those who read your Word and the words you have written through me will help them deepen their love for you and may they know just how wide, deep and long your love is. For those who don't know you or those who are having trouble trusting you may they know that you are the only Rock they can rely upon. That your Word is the only Truth amidst a world full of lies and some would say half-truths. But half truths are just lies with a different name. May you be blessed by our Heavenly Father and know the full riches of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Repent, believe the good news forgiveness awaits with outstretched arms. Just reach out your hand to the Father and accept and believe His love. God Bless Jacqui Julyan JAnnJulyan@gmail.com.
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