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Beloved–                    

But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.  (from the book of John)

Child of God

When you become a child of God things are different.  God goes into your heart, to depths deeper than you knew were even there he wraps you up in his embrace and marks you as his own.  By faith I learned that following his plan for my life makes me the happiest. 

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.”    The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you!  .  .  .  for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!     (from Luke and Matthew)

I praise God that there is no end to his grace and mercy because I step out of the narrow way more often than I would like to admit.  The Lord’s grace and mercy is endless to all who believe Jesus Christ is the SON of God.

I will praise the Lord no matter what happens, I will constantly speak of his glories and grace, I will boast of all his kindness to me let all who are discouraged take heart for I cried to him and he answered me he freed me of ALL my fears  . . . 

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Beloved–

Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.” (from Luke)

Faith brings joy — Joy brings faith.  I said try it, it works.  Maybe not as gloriously as I felt when I last wrote about it.   Now, I can actually see where and when my heavenly Father was holding me up. What a gracious and merciful savior we have.  

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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith . . .  let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.  We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.

So the physical therapist tells me not to worry, these new higher level exercises will get easier if I focus on the instructor, carefully observing her every move, she has designed them so they will become comfortable for me. Frequency is the key to understanding.  Prayer brings faith, faith brings joy, joy brings endurance and endurance brings faith!  Sounds easy, try it, it works.

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Beloved–

One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’  The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!  (from Luke & Thessalonians)

Never stop praying!

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Beloved–

Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.  (from Ephesians)

From the top of my head to the soles of my feet the Lord God has wrapped me securely in his WORD with the Holy Spirit guiding and reinforcing my shield of faith to withstand Satan’s fiery arrows.  I pray for you to desire to put on the whole armor of God.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–  

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (from the book of 1 Peter)

The bible warns us that Satan and his army of evil spirits work day and night to cause believers to fall into sin.  The Lord provides his  Christian Army (that’s us believers) complete with uniform and instructions on how to conduct warfare based on the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ has overcome the world.   Halalulla!

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Beloved–

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.  (from Ephesians) 

Good sturdy boots (that bring the peace of the Good News) that will withstand the cold indifference and ridicule of disbelief. Boots that are waterproof from the many tears shed from a broken heart for the lost. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.  Let us pray that we and our fellow believers pray in faith and discernment to recognize the opportunities to share the Good News.

Luv Ya!  

Beloved–

Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. (from Ephesians)

The body armor and a belt with its attachments would definitely be part of any authorized uniform for safety. God’s body armor and belt of truth is that we know that we are not alone when we share the Good News.  God is always with us!  Let us pray for the discernment of God’s righteousness.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (from Ephesians) 

A helmet is shaped like an upside down bowl and is usually required by the government for safety in many everyday activities, even skateboarding.  The helmet of salvation is shaped a little differently —It covers your mind and heart protecting you from the enemy.  It works in coordination with the Holy Spirit that lives in you to teach you the word of GOD.  I pray for you and me to desire to pray for the strength to be faithful.

Luv Ya!