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July 5, 2020

Impassioned Truths

Galatians 5:16-26

 

 

Galatians

 

So I advise you to live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves.  The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants.  And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires.  These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict.  But when you are directed by the Holy Spirit, you are no longer subject to the law. 

When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, your lives will produce these evil results:  sexual immorality, impure thoughts, eagerness for lustful pleasure, idolatry, participation in demonic activities, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, divisions, the feeling that everyone is wrong except those in your own little group, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other kinds of sin.  Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. 

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us:  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  Here there is no conflict with the law. 

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.  If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit's leading in every part of our lives.  Let us not become conceited, or irritate one another, or be jealous of one another.    

 

 

 

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Thoughts....

 

 

I recently received two emails from an acquaintance of mine.  In one, I was sent a video about why 'they' hate trump.  In the other, someone prophesying why Trump would do 2 terms.  I will not send the links, as I refuse to disseminate trash. 

My response was wholeheartedly impassioned towards the foundations set forth in Scripture as to why Trump should NOT be our leader. 

I am going against the grain for some.  Also, I am going to share excerpts of my responses that I sent to my acquaintance, as well as the Scripture references contained therein, to support those Christians who have NOT lost their way, to remind those who have that they are most assuredly lost and providing focus as a reminder to realign, and, to make those who are on the fence understand the need to get off the fence in the right direction.  For the rest, pony up, it's going to be one hek of a ride the next few months, during which, I will hope...and pray....you find your way to Jesus Christ, his precepts, and not look AT all people who profess Christianity, because we all fall short of the glory of God, but to indeed look TO Holy Spirit, and to him who sent him, Jesus Christ.  Or to those who I believe are the same by another name. 

May you all lay your life down in the right direction for the right reasons, to THE right God....the ONLY Lord and Savior who can get you to THE/your Creator God, and Holy Spirit, Comforter and Teacher to all. 

 

EMAIL ONE

Surely you are not a part of the vast group of people who have allowed Satan into their lives, who USED TO BE devout Bible believing, Bible testimonial expressing Christians?  If so, the following is for you, and others believing Satan's lies.  If you are not, it would still do you well to read the Word of GOD, so to be better prepared to battle Satan and his assigns.
 
Matthew 4:4,  4:7 ,  7:10,  7:17
Matthew  7:12,  7:15-20,  7:21-23,  7:24 
Matthew 25:31-46, Emphasis Matthew 25:40
Luke 10:25-37
Luke 10:21-24
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Galatians 5:16-25   What part of this reference applies to Donald Trump and his administration?
Answer: Galatians 5:19-21  There is no place in the word of GOD for an evil person, and people such as described herein.
Matthew 12:23-45 Emphasis Mattthew12:45 c.
Matthew 10:14-15.
 
 
God, release Your miraculous power in our lives now, and for all eternity, lavish on us Your honor and delight!
 

EMAIL TWO

Just to be clear on how I stand, I stand with God, Jesus, Holy Spirit.  Donald Trump is evil to the core and the furthest thing from Christian there is.  It was Satan's plan to confuse Christians and move many out of the churches and out of the Biblical truths and foundations, and cause them to lose their way.  In the church or finding excuses to gather even outside the church.  Many are listening to Satan, have gone astray, are supporting Donald Trump, one of Satan's assigns, clearly.  I rebuke all the hogwash you sent, and pray you sent it in jest rather than truth. I would be fully saddened to learn you, too, were lost. 
 
People need to stop looking for an earthly Savior, there is no one.  JESUS IS LORD.  It was part of Satan's plan to take eyes off Jesus, and many Christians have certainly found Satan's mark....one of many it appears.   
 
Be careful, lest you lose your way, your salvation [John 15].  
 

 

God, release Your miraculous power in our lives now, and for all eternity, lavish on us Your honor and delight!

 

EMAIL THREE

[When asked for whom I would vote, the following was my response.]

There is no question in my mind that I would vote for Joe Biden.  For all the scripture references given previously regarding the fact that Joe Biden aligns with Scripture, and Donald Trump is the furthest thing from it.  Satan's job is to kill, steal, and destroy.  He's taken people out of churches, he's turned them from the Word of God, twisted it's meaning, sent people studying numerology having them believing it's from the Bible, and more.  
 
Bottom line - read Galatians 5.  Donald Trump does NOT live by HOLY Spirit's power.  He follows the desires of his sinful nature.  Joe Biden follows and lives by Holy Spirit's power and clearly shows Holy Spirit controls his life.  
 
Trump is killing your people, our people, God's people.  [I am referencing those at the border of U.S. and Mexico in cages.]  He's locked them in cages, and no one is talking about how many are now dying of COVID in lock down while reaching out to America for protection, protection given under the law that Trump is laughing at while killing.  He's evil to the core, knows nothing about right and wrong, laughs in the face of good and all good people and things.  Mocks the Bible.
 
How is that good for America and all it was built on?
 
Our only hope....literally....in the political realm is Joe Biden, and, even if he were still one of many on the ballot, he stands shoulders and head above the rest and always has.  His principles are rooted in his faith....in God, Jesus....his Lord and Savior, and Holy Spirit.  He lives by their truths and exhibits their fruits and gifts.  He knows the law politically and knows what is needed to make America RIGHT again. *   He brings people together, loves with the wholeness/fullness of his heart, and will ensure EVERYONE in America will have equal rights, medical care, opportunity, ** and more.  He'll choose someone able to take over, if necessary, who will have similar values, and together, they will stand strong.  ***
 
    

God, release Your miraculous power in our lives now, and for all eternity, lavish on us Your honor and delight!

 

* Note: In retrospect/rereading now, I should have said WHOLE period rather than RIGHT. 

** Note:  Also in retrospect, I should have added 'freedom'. 

*** Note:  Same retrospect....I should have added:  And we all will stand strong with them.

 

If you are in America, the U.S., please vote in a way to ensure we do not have 4 more years of divisiveness, attack, ridicule, bullying, abusiveness, killings, etc.  There are so many negative words, hate not being the least of them.  Were you taught how to love?  How could you then vote for hate?  How could you enact/perpetuate hatred.    

These are strong words I've delivered.  The Word of God compels me to empower you, as I've been empowered by Holy Spirit in sharing them.

Yesterday we celebrated freedom in America.  We saw a President hypocritically place himself among other Presidents, whose images were carved into stone, who, in their time, were considered great, having performed great acts.  Be mindful that we cannot truly go back in history to alter facts for those times, nor should we measure the standards of yesteryear by todays.  But we should, in all earnestness, make every attempt to rise above any lower line established, and continue to grow, lest we fall behind on the journey for the hope to win the race.  We must press on....as Paul, who tells us in Scripture in Philippians 3:14, '....press on toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. '   I hope you will read the entire text of Philippians, it's short, awesome for a quick read.  Healing in it's hope.  Promising in it's intent.  

Just a footnote here....rest assured, Trump will NOT have his face carved in stone with our past Presidents.  It is not time for hell to freeze over. 

In the meantime here is more of what Paul and Timothy said that applies to today: From Philippians 4: 6, "Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

AND VOTE for a man of God....Joe Biden.  Don't divide the vote by voting for anyone else.  It is CRITCAL we vote OUT Donald Trump.  America's wholeness depends on having a devotee of God as a leader.  Anyone else you support, help them get appointed to a position that will help raise our country up, if they are worthy.

And last, but not least, Paul and Timothy go on to say, "And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter.  Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.  Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and heard from me, and saw me doing and the God of peace will be with you."   

 

  

 

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   Let Us Pray

 

 

God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, help!  In your Holy Name, bring us together as one. Many are currently on their knees in fear, turmoil, pain, suffering, loss and more....as individuals, as a nation....in all nations in the world.  Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.  Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.  Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who have sinned against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.  There is so much more work to do to make this world more right.  Send those warriors who take you, and your Word seriously.  I know you will not send those who have said they are Christians who are MOST CLEARLY off the beaten path in more ways than one.  Let them prove themselves to you first, before you send them to help anyone in your name.  Please help all in the world to go forth in love, not hate.  The hate, the confusion, the lies, the killings, the evil has got to stop....it's got to stop, Lord.  Make it stop, Lord, please.  Untwist the minds of those professing Christianity who have clearly lost their way, if not their minds, and are puppets of Satan.  Do not let Satan win, he can not win, Lord, he can not win.  We all must start coming together for battle against Satan and his assigns who kill, steal and destroy.  But we must do it through sincere prayer focus and faith walk with you.  The more we live our lives with you, the stronger an army is built against all that is not of you, Lord.  Help us....please....Holy Spirit....come.  Carry us, lead us, guide us, direct us, embrace us, heal us, lift us up, make us all one with you.  Help us, Lord, to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. And guide our hearts and minds to vote for the only person who will help bring America into being whole as he leads WITH you at the helm, for a nation raised from it's roots in your Holy Name, while you heal us all, Heavenly Father God, in Jesus' name I pray, by and with the power of the Holy Spirit.  May we all praise you, and thank you, and love you.  Amen.

 

 

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The Message....

 

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

So on we go
His welfare is my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy he's my brother

If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another.

It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy
He ain't heavy
He ain't heavy
He's my brother
He's my brother
He's my brother

 

 

NOTE:  “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” was written by old-school musicians Bob Russell (1914-1970) and Bobby Scott (1937-1990). In fact Mr. Russell wrote the lyrics while simultaneously suffering from cancer. And it was the last hit he ever wrote, as he died less than six months after its release.

 

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The Prayer....

 

The Lord's Prayer 

Sung by Johnny Mathis

 

Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors; (As we forgive our debtors!)
And lead us not into temptation,


But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
And the power, and the glory, forever!

Amen 

 

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The Hope....

 

Healing Rain

Michael W. Smith

 

Healing rain is coming down
It's coming nearer to this old town.
Rich and poor, weak and strong
It's bringing mercy, it won't be long.

Healing rain is coming down
It's coming closer to the lost and found.
Tears of joy and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus' name.

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher.
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain.

Lift your heads, let us return
To the mercy seat where time began.
And in your eyes I see the pain.
Come soak this dry heart with healing rain.
And only you, the Son of Man
Can take a leper and let him stand.
So lift your hands, they can be held
By someone greater, the Great I Am.

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher.
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain.
To be washed in Heaven's rain.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

 

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The Truth....

 

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Sung by CeCe Winans

 

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.[Chorus]

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

[Chorus]

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

 

[Chorus]

NOTE:  Great Is Thy Faithfulness is a popular Christian hymn written by Thomas Chisholm with music composed by William M. Runyan in Baldwin City, Kansas, U.S. The phrase "great is thy faithfulness" comes from the Old Testament Book of Lamentations 3:23. These exact words occur in both the King James Bible and the Revised Standard Version.

 

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The Walk....

 

Rise Up

By Andra Day

 

You're broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter
But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
We gonna walk it out
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousands times again
For you
For you
For you
For you

When the silence isn't quiet
And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
We'll take it to its feet
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you

All we need, all we need is hope
And for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
We will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh oh
We'll rise

I'll rise up
Rise like the day
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I will rise a thousands times again
And we'll rise up
Rise like the waves
We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousands times again
For you oh oh oh oh oh
For you oh oh oh oh oh
For you oh oh oh oh oh
For you

 

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The Promise....

 

Hold On, I'm Comin'

Sam & Dave

 

Don't you ever be sad
Lean on me, when the times are bad
When the day comes and you're down
In a river of trouble and about to drown

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

I'm on my way, your lover
If you get cold, yeah, I will be your cover
Don't have to worry, 'cause I'm here
No need to suffer, baby, 'cause I'm here

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

Reach out to me for satisfaction, yeah
Call my name, yeah, for reaction
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Now, don't you ever be sad
Lean on me, when the times are bad
When the day comes and you're down, baby
In a river of trouble and about to drown

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

Just hold on
(Don't you worry)
I'm comin'
(Here we come)

Hold on
(We're about to save you)
I'm comin'
(Yeah)

Just hold on
(Don't you worry)
I'm comin'
(Here I come)

 

 

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I encourage you to Google/Bing and listen to the following songs:  'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' as sung by The Hollies, 'The Lord's Prayer' as sung by Johnny Mathis, 'Healing Rain' by Michael Smith, 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' as sung by CeCe Winans, 'Rise Up' by Andra Day or sung by Mattie Faith and 'Hold On I'm Comin' as sung by Sam and Dave.

There are many free options to listen to these songs and any others that will help you heal, soothe your soul, raise you up.

 

Then PRAY....EARNESTLY....as to the way you should go ! 

 

Go placidly....

 

 

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Majesty....worship His Majesty !

NOT fallible mankind ! 

 

 

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Let us hear from Paul as he prays:  

When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.  I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit.  And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him.  May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love.  And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love really is.  May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it.  Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Now glory be to God!  By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.  May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages.  Amen.  Ephesians 3:14-21 NLT         

 

 

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'All who have been united with Christ in baptism have been made like him.  There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female.  For you are all Christians - you are ONE in Christ Jesus.'  Galatians 3: 27

 

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  One last thing....

 

 

Jesus' Prayer of Thanksgiving

'The Unforced Rhythms of Grace'

 

 

"Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer:  "Thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.  You've concealed your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people.  Yes, Father, that's the way you like to work."

Jesus resumed talking to the people, but now tenderly.  "The Father has given me all these things to do and say.  This is a unique Father - Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge.  No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does.  But I'm not keeping it to myself; I'm ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen."

"Are you tired?  Worn out?  Burned out on religion?  Come to me.  Get away with me and you'll recover your life.  I'll show you how to take a real rest.  Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it.  Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.  I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn how to live freely and lightly.

 

Matthew 11:  25-30

  The Message

 

And the people said,

"Amen."

 

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