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CONTINUOUS PRAISES

There is not a person in the world, who does not like to be praised or thanked. So why would you think for a second that the God who made the universe, and everything in it, would not want to hear those appreciative words of thank you Lord. Listen, when you complain, and murmur you better know that the devil is having a party, a big celebration because you are miserable; But when you praise God it makes the devil sick, it destroys his pride, thus rendering him useless and defeated. Unless you are so mis-guided, or mis-lead into believing that you did it all, and God didn’t do anything.

I get to a point where I thank God for the things seen and unseen, because, there are things He does that’s obvious, and there are  things He does that we have no clue that, He intervened and prevented from happening to His children. Where we don’t end up as statistics, in the wrong place at the wrong time. There are so many people in the world, who ended up in the cemetery, morgue, and hospital, that was not and is not covered under the protection and shadow of the almighty (Psalms 91:1). That’s why I have to praise, and thank Him every chance I get, praise in advance, for future blessings, praise Him in the morning, noontime, evening – time, night-time, and every time, I get the time(Psalms 119:164). I have to Thank Him for waking me up everyday, He doesn’t have to, but He does it, because He loves me. I have to thank Him, for introducing me to His son Jesus Christ, so that I have access to Him, His privileges, His promises, His goodness, grace, mercies, and everything that’s good and perfect. The beauty about having a personal relationship with God is; We don’t have to wait or depend on earthly people; like a Priest, Bishop, Preacher, or anyone to go to God on our behalf. I go to Him in prayer, for myself, when I want, and how I want. It is so sad, when you see people depending, or waiting to  call their pastor to pray for them, not realizing they have the same access to Him as they do. All  they need to do is clean their act up, and start living according to His standards, and guidelines, presenting their bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable unto Him, which is our reasonable service; we cannot be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds, so that we can prove, what is that good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12 :1-2). If you are not living righteous and Holy then you are living for the devil, thus making you an enemy of God, and your prayers will not be answered, regardless of who prayed for you(James 4:2-4).

Praising God my friends is a privilege not an option, He does inhabit the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3), He did it for the Israelites, and we are also His people, Jesus gave us the right, and privilege to be called children of God ( 1 John 3:1; John 1:12). Lets follow Davids example, “His praises shall continually be in my mouth”(Psalms 34:1); just remember when the praises go up, blessings are released, for our benefit (Psalms 33:1). God deserves all glory and praise(Psalms 147:1); why don’t you praise and honor Him today, by accepting Him through His only begotten son Jesus Christ, just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, trust me it will be the best praise He ever gets from you. All praise, glory, honor, and thanks goes to God the Father of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ for using me to get His message out to his children, may it bless you as it did me.

GREAT CONVERSATION

Your conversation dictates who you are, some people are great conversationalists, where you could listen to them all day, and not get bored. Some people, however, use words in a  conversation that could thrill you, impress you or just plain hurt and destroy you.

Now as a child of God, we shouldn’t let corrupt communications or conversations proceed out of our mouth, only things which are good, and can be used to edify, and minister grace to the hearers (Ephesians 4: 29). When you are in a funk, feeling down, depressed, and frustrated you need words of encouragement, edification, exhortation, and comfort; Don’t tell me I told you so or I warned you, or to inflict pain or hurt on someone else, that’s just temporary satisfaction that does nothing to your hurt or pain, it will just add insult to injury.

Out  of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, so a good person out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things (Matthew 12:34-35), which makes them a great conversationalist, which most people appreciate, and love.

But the evil person out of the evil treasure of their heart, bringeth forth evil things, which will lead to death, spiritually or physically, sometimes both. It’s so sad when you allow people to influence you to do bad, and not good, it shows how weak-minded and unstable you are. If God wanted us to think alike, He would not have bothered to equip us with a brain.

However, as Christians our minds are renewed, and we are not conformed to this world but transformed ( Romans 12:1-2); and because we are in Christ, we become new creatures, thus eliminating old habits, old ways, old conversations, and everything becomes new (2 Corinthians 5:17). People should see the difference in us, because our former conversations and conduct have changed, we are no longer lead or driven by the corruption that grew out of our deceitful lusts ( Ephesians 4 : 22-24 ).

So we crucify, kill or destroy the fruits of the flesh: Hatred, anger, un-marital sex, lying, stealing, cheating, bitterness, etc. And put on the fruits of the spirit : love, peace, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, etc (Galatians 5:21-22). Would you like to experience this great Christian fellowship, and experience with your Creator, just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, it’s the experience of a lifetime. All glory, praise, honor, and thanks goes to my Heavenly Father who uses me to get His message to His people, I pray it was a blessing to you, as it was to me.

STOP PEDDLING GODS WORD

It really disturbs me to see how many people out there are peddling, selling, or prostituting God’s word for profit, when salvation is free. God sent, His only begotten Son Jesus, as payment for our sins, years ago. So my question is why are you peddling God’s word for financial gain?

2 Corinthians 2:17 tells us, let’s preach or teach the infallible word of God to save souls, not fill your pockets, to satisfy your own needs. I don’t mind donating to your ministry, but don’t tell me, how much to give, that’s God’s job. Trust me, if you are living in righteousness and you are walking with God like Enoch (Genesis 5:21-24) walked with Him, then God will let us know how much to donate to your ministry. Listen, it’s time to stop coaxing people to give $100 and $200 seed, just send the book, DVD or CD then allow God to manifest, and show Himself mighty. The God, I serve tells us in the Bible that, “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Now, I must have a different Bible from all these folks, because the Jesus we follow tells us, “And whatever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in My name I will do it” ( John 14:13-14). So why are you pressuring the children of God? We are obedient, we throw our tithes, and offerings, and most of us go the extra mile, and give more. So, what is the problem? Put on the belt of truth, and ask yourself, is personal fame and gain more important than God’s word? Is your request for donations more important than saving souls? Has your faith and trust in God deteriorated so low that you resort to selling His word for profit. Be careful, you don’t want to tell God, how many times you preach, and teach in His name, and He reply, “I NEVER KNEW YOU.”

We better start putting on the belt of truth, it’s better to hurt now, than burn later. We can’t love the things of this world, and love God (James 4:4), we can enjoy them, but not love it to a point it consumes and controls us. Let us decrease, so God can increase, and people can get saved. The only one who can save anyone is God, through Christ Jesus His Son. Do what God called you to do, and leave the rest to Him. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and everything else will be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).

If you read this, and you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. It will be the best decision you ever make.

I give God the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to put His message out there. I pray it will allow someone to change their life, and tactics, and allow God to lead, guide, and direct them down the right path, in Jesus Name, amen.

LETS BE REAL

I am just curious, would a twenty-four year old female, marry an ordinary eighty-four year old man?

What would the media, or society have to say about that? What would be your response, if your daughter or son brought someone home older than you, and say we are getting married?

Now don’t get me wrong, I take my hat off to Mr. Hefner, I could never walk in his shoes, and he is one of a kind. But, if Mr. Hefner was not most women’s dream, of the ideal man to have, or most men’s wish, to be like him, or if he was not  rich, and famous, would a twenty-four year old, marry an ordinary, eighty-four year old man.

Now, I am curious to know, If there are Christian men or women out there who would love to be in this position. Would you really sell your soul? Just like that? Have you forgotten the scripture that says, “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things become new, and all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Christ Jesus” ( 2 Corinthians 5:17-18). Then, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world, If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, that my friend, is not of God, but of the world (1 John 2:15-16). The Bible also tells us to, to flee from youthful lusts, but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart (2 Timothy 2:22). I can just imagine a lot of ladies his age are disgusted and crying what a shame, while the older gentlemen, his age saying, go Hef make us proud, we are old, but not cold. But, as Christians, we have to put away childish fantasies, and desires. The Bible tells us, “when we were children, we spoke as a child, understood as a child, thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things (1 Corinthians 13:11). I am just saying, where is the profit or benefit, if you gain the whole world, and lose your soul (Matthew 16:26).

Let’s be real, God sent His only begotten Son to save us; if you will accept Him and believe in Him (John 3:16-17; John 6:40). Listen people, Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6). It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment (Hebrew 9:27-28).

Are you interested in knowing Him? Go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions, trust me, it will be the best thing you ever do.

It is an honor and pleasure, for God to use me, to deliver this message to His people, I give Him all the glory, praise, honor, and thanks. I pray that it was a blessing to you as it was to me, and that it will lead, guide, and direct you to do His will, all this I ask in the Mighty Name of Jesus, amen.

WHO ARE YOU?

There is a song that says, “girl you can’t do, what the guys do, and still be a lady.” Now I am telling you that, you can’t be a Christian, and do the things non-christians do. If your desire is to serve God, you must untangle yourself from the affairs of the world. Who you follow or imitate, tells you if you are walking wisely, or as a fool (Ephesians 5:1-15). I once told someone that I don’t drink, nor smoke and I don’t hang around those that do. His reply was, what do you do for fun?

You see you can party your way to hell or praise your way into heaven, through repenting, and accepting Jesus (John 3:16 or John 6:40). People think that because you don’t do the things of the world, then you are not having fun. What they fail to realize is that, Christians are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His (God) own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness, into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). As Christians, we must not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds, that we may prove what is that good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:1-2). Therefore if anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new, and all things are of God (2 Corinthians 5:17). A double-minded person is unstable in all his ways (James 1:8). Now don’t get me wrong I am not saying not to talk to them, but we can’t do the same things, because we are serving too different God, and as Christians we can’t serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). If you don’t agree with me then it’s time to put on the belt of truth, and give yourself a self-examination. Then, make a choice to serve the God who creates you or the god of this world. We can’t be unequally yoked together with unbelievers; because what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? What communion hath light with darkness? This doesn’t mean we can’t talk to them, but we can’t go drinking or to a strippers club, etc. Wherefore, come out from among them and be separate (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

Listen, how are you going to tell someone about the God of the universe, when you are doing the devils work with them. Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in you, all His wonderful compassion and purity.

If you don’t have Jesus Christ as your Lord, and Savior, go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions.

I give God, the glory, praise, honor, and thanks, for using me to spread His message, I pray it blessed you as it did me. I also pray it will make you examine yourself as His child, and be obedient to His word, and His will, in Jesus Name, amen.