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The Beautiful Side Of Evil….

God does work in mysterious ways!  It is just like Him to use a situation that seemed to be 'social' and comfortable to teach me about one of the greatest deceptions of our day.  We have so much to pray about…..personal needs, our economy, earthquakes and war…..that it so easy to be distracted and enticed into the beautiful side of evil.

I ask several friends about their view or how would they explain 'original sin'?  You know, the begriming of our history!  The act that caused mankind to have a 'fallen nature' and brought evil into the world.  The consensus was disobedience to God's rules and separation from God.  I would like to share my heart on this because as I thought and prayed about it I was so convicted about the danger of deception that people face today.

Disobedience was and is the act, the energy (the world uses that term now) that led to the sin.  Sin was and is to be independent, from God,  to do it our way.  We have books, DVDs, TV shows, by the thousands about the merits of thinking positive, the law of attraction (what you think will bring what you want), the fulfillment of 'opening our hearts to all things'….i.e. doing it our way.  And, of course Frank Sinatra made the song I DID IT MY WAY, very popular, years ago.

All those things sound good…..speaking, acting positive does feel good.  Because the brain functions better as there is a great deal of truth in those teachings.  There is always good mixed with evil or we wouldn't be tempted or enticed.   It is not the 'use' but the 'abuse' of truth we need to be aware of. 

In working with a talented, gifted person, recently  I became aware of this person's views on reincarnation, higher power, inner presence of self, spiritual  enlighenment.  I wasn't concerned about that, as I work and play with people who have different views than mine all the time.  We are to be 'in the world' not of the world.'  Right!  Associating with people, accepting them the way they are, not the way we want them, is one of the hardest things to do, but necessary to influence the world for Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

However, because of this one friend I was convicted (by the Holy Spirit) of where all that 'free thinking' was leading.  WOW!  My mind was spinning as my friend talked.  It is not just 'off the mark'…..this form of 'New Age' philosophy leads to the greatest of all sins, dependancy upon self–original sin–separation from God.  That man can make his own destiny or 'karma' without God.  Or they might say 'each person's spiritual  presence in the Universe' will bring a new earth. 

They quote teachings of Jesus–and all the other religious leaders–but deny who Jesus really is.  Shirley McClain was on the Oprah show this last week and it was 'chilling' to me to hear these two successful, talented women shares these views with millions of viewers.   Practicing what I preach, I forgive their sins, (John 20:23), ask the Holy Spirit to draw them, command the veil be lifted off their mind that they can receive the Truth of God, (Luke 23:L45) and release the prophecy of Jesus in their lives. (Rev 19:10)  But, the damage they have done grieves me so much…..I can only imagine how it hurts the heart of God…..as the audience claps and cheers in agreement. 

God is much too personal to be called the "Universe."   The universe is His realm, under His domain, but hardly His name.    We can be confused about social issues, about doctrines, about laws but we never want to reject relationship and dependency upon God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  This is really hard for the world to see because they use their head, their intellect, science, etc. for 'enlightenment' and direction, not their heart.  Not to mention the devil and his demons and their influence.  Have you noticed when people don't believe in Jesus, they don't believe  in the devil either.  Whoops, need to read the whole Bible.

The only way to God is through the heart, not the head.  Accepting the invitation to Jesus, from the Holy Spirit, happens through the heart. Some know the Bible, study, read from cover to cover and do not 'know' Jesus because it is all academic, intellect and knowledge, not love, life and spirit.  Once we accept Jesus as Lord of our life (and that is offensive to some, that anyone be 'Lord' over them) we will have unbelievable blessings here and eternal life when this time is over.  The trade off is awesome.  To give up our short, maybe even exciting and successful (world standards) life for relationship with the Creator of the Universe is a no brainer, moving out of a heart action.

So we need to remember who we are in the Kingdom of God here on earth.  That we live, move and have our being in Jesus. (Acts 17:28)  I live by the faith of the Son of God who love me and gave Himself for me.  (Gal 2:20)   Without Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5)  Those are just a few verses that remind us we are spiritually connected to our Jesus.  It is not our power, our energy, our presence, our enlightenment, not me, mine, or my way….I think God says, "It's My way or the Highway!"  That is fair–He created us–relationship with Him is available to everyone!   More tomorrow on the Truth–and the beautiful side of evil, that slips into, even the church.

Pressing in and pressing on….

Alzheimer’s Disease….Hope And Healing From God!

This is Alzheimer's awareness month, and it fit very well into something I have been praying about for some time!

I am appalled at the statistics on mental illness in our country, even in children…..time to turn the corner and work on a different approach.  I have had the privilege of talking and interviewing Nita Scoggan about the healing of her husband through prayer and nutrition.  WOW!  So I want to share her story with the world, and the things revealed to me, that we should all be doing!

 Nita's story can be found on this link: www.5minutemiracle.com/mir/190.html   It is about 14 minutes and worth every second!

For the 'battle approach' God revealed to me, go to this link:  www.5minutemiracle.com/mir/192.html  and join the effort….so needed and so powerful!

 Nita's book BOOST YOUR BRAIN DIGEST  can be found on her website:  www.nitascoggan.com  

For prayer for the mentally ill, we have a page listed on the right, that has worked for me and others who take the 'principals of prayer' and use them against the enemy and in this fight for the Kingdom of God!  Just click on the page on the right…… 

Thank God we have the spiritual tools and a mighty God to back us up…..Thanks for joining in building the Kingdom of God on earth for our King Jesus!

 

Pressing in and pressing on….

Love Your Identity….

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Hate Crimes–Use our heart not our head!

There are so many laws and groups trying to curtail 'free speech,'  especially that of Christians.  Other groups seem to have protection but it appears to be 'open season' on Christians.    I have heard some say that no matter what, they will teach and speak about what the Bible says, regardless of the law….that sounds very noble but is it wise or effective?

"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."  Words of Jesus in Matthew 10:16. 

"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."  John 13:34,35

"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and for beariance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth to thee to repentance?"  Romans 2:4

When we started years ago, we thought if we told people the Truth from the Bible they would change.  What a deep disappointment to find that only worked when first we loved the person (love-wanting the best for them) and encouraged them to know Jesus and the Holy Spirit and then sometimes we could share  info on 'sin' and see some change.  That only happened when the Holy Spirit worked in the situation.

I am so convinced we do not trust the Holy Spirit to do what He is so capable of doing in the will and desire of God's heart.  Because God looks for our faith–using our free will to pray for others. Tthen we need to step back and trust the Holy Spirit to work in the situation.

So we use our heart, as Jesus said, "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you.  Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."  Luke 6:27,28 

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12

Prayer is the answer, not judgment, condemnation, or confrontation, unless of course, it is truly led by the Holy Spirit.  If we love people into the Kingdom of God, into relationship with Jesus, and give them a Bible–then they can read for themselves what God says, directs and let the Holy Spirit convict them of truth. 

What good would it be to go to jail for a position that allows the media to brings more criticism to the church as a whole?  Unless of course the person wants an inside prison ministry.  I am not speaking of denying Jesus, I am talking only of adamantly defending one issue, refusing to give up  a right to be right without consideration of the cost….losing an ability to share the love of Jesus instead.

Prayer is a covert operation.  We won't tell anyone, just pray, set an example of respect and love, and the Holy Spirit will lead the army of heaven to move into those dark areas and set people free.  Not using our head (that tells us what is right and wrong right out of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil) but using  our heart (settled in the Tree of Life, the teachings of Jesus with mercy, love and grace) following Jesus example to take up our cross of forgiving and loving all men for Him, leading them to Him.

Pressing in and pressing on…..

JESUS–Science Fiction or Real Supernatural Truth?

There are so many 'science fiction' movies out there, now, it is hard to keep up with them.  The special effects are awesome, and writing up that 'stuff'' is sure beyond my imagination.  Each one has a zillion people working to top it with next one.  Well, the kids love it and it pays salaries and keeps people off the street….ho ho…..just kidding…..it is an awesome industry…..as long as it does not blaspheme the true Creator of all Science without fiction.

To understand God there are a couple of keys we must have.  One, a decision to believe in the supernatural, to believe there is a God who created all things; two, a decision to believe the history of the Bible no matter how bazaar it seems. 

Whoops, there is one more key to comprehending the Truth….the very reason for celebrating Easter Sunday…..we must believe and accept the fact (YES, IT IS FACT), that Jesus died to give us forgiveness, reconciliation with the Heavenly Father, and was resurrected to give us abundant spiritual life.  It is very hard and maybe impossible to understand the true meaning of the Bible, Jesus and all it represents without accepting Jesus into our hearts, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us.

To enjoy the new 3-D movies we need special glasses.  To enjoy 'supernatural truth'  we need to accept Jesus as Lord, as Savior and receive Him!  Wow, 3-D glasses give you 3 or 4 hours of pleasure and the 'come as you are' party of Jesus is for eternity.

What a trip!!

I believe all LIFE. reflects God and His brilliant  creation.  I think Easter eggs,  chicks and bunnies represent the newest of life and spring coming forth.  I think Jesus would love Easter baskets and the joy children have at Easter…..He was resurrected to give abundant life.  Hopefully parents will bring Jesus into the picture as the Sheppard for the little sheep and explain Him more and more as children advance in age.  They understand the supernatural more than we do…..we learn to deny or question it with age and education….ugh! 

So we can decide by a decision of our free will to enjoy all that Jesus is, and was and will be; we can pray in the Kingdom of Heaven on earth; we can love and forgive our fellowman; and truly enjoy His presence in all of Easter.

And, of course enjoy some of those great movies….even though they are second class to the supernatural realm of our Lord!

 

Pressing in and pressing on….