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relationship with thee O Lord

Thank you Heavenly Father

Amazing Grace

waking us up this morning

We Surrender All Withholding

Nothing

It's a bit of a balancing act isn't it ? You want to tell everyone but especially those you love the most . But , you already know that they are not interested , so what do you do ? I know that you have to be careful that you don't only talk about the Truth , otherwise it looks as if you are being either ignorant or aggressive if someone has already told you that they are not interested , if you persist you can end up pushing people away from you for ever . We don't want that . Timing is also important , get that wrong and things can be a disaster , getting it right makes a big difference . Remember to just be who you are to other people , husband , father , brother , son , uncle etc . It helps if you can first get people to like you just for who you are as a person , then they might want to get to know you better , find out what makes you tick , why you are so happy and easy going etc . That's maybe when you can tell them why you are the person you are and what you believe etc . It's hard not to push I know , I want everyone to know what I know and feel how I feel . Just try to be a living example of a person who believes in and trusts God and Jesus . You never know how you are already affecting the lives of those around you , they won't always tell you that they like the fact that you are a Christian , that doesn't mean they don't appreciate your Christian values and ways . My son's in law don't swear because of my daughter's , my boss knows he can trust me with money etc because he knows I'm a Christian . Our ways can rub off on people without us ever knowing about it . My in laws don't take the Lords name in vain any more because they don't want to offend me . Just little changes but little changes may become big ones eventually . Be patient .

was Laban worshipping idols than God?

Hi Sammi,

Always enjoy reading your comments; like a breath of fresh air. Respectfully though,I have difficulty processing statements regarding the unworthiness of God's creation. I have five children, and I could never think or tell my little child he is unworthy of my love, thus deserving of punishment, condemning him/her to eternal damnation. How would we feel and react if our earthly father said that to us? Is this love? These type of thoughts have driven millions of people away, not closer to their Father; so sad. All of us on this site should seriously consider this. Dare we attempt to steel our brother's inheritance, as it is a sure way of asking for guilt, and I assure you, we will experience it.

How can we ever experience and extend true peace with this type of thought system? God is ETERNALLY patient.

Blessings and peace to you my brother. God would be incomplete (which is impossible) without you, as you are a part of Him.

GOD IS

Hi Donna.

We also see this mentioned in Matthew 16:18-19. "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

To answer your question.

Let's take it from vs 15 of Matthew 18:15-18 'Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

( If a person wrongs another, and refuses to repent, that person who was wronged should return with one or two others and then take the issue to the church or assembly. If repentance never happens, that person should be treated as an outsider.)

The offender is binded by that offense if he doesn't repent.

If the offender does repent he will be loosed.

This is the keys mentioned in Matthew 16:19 "AND I WILL GIVE UNTO THEE THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN:" and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

To bind and to loose means

to forbid by an indisputable authority and to permit by an indisputable authority.

Bind=forbid.

loose=Permit.

I hope this helps.

God bless.

pray for me so that i can live a righteous life and leave all my wecked ways. pray for me for restoration of my marriage and financial overflow

Please pray that I have energy strength protection favor great health do an excellent amazing job it's not busy today and tonight and I can go to the store a few times ijnip amen

Hi everyone, please pray for my family to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I've been telling them about Jesus for years and they won't listen. Thank you all and God bless you.

Predestination: A proper perspective

This brief forum is clearly insufficient to cover any comprehensive study on this subject--at least without hogging this space with an inordinate amount of comments on my part. I will briefly list a couple points of caution as well as the general assurance which a proper dividing of the Word on this subject should give to those of us in the faith.

I will begin with the positive first. There are numerous voluminous studies on the subject which was originally postulated by Calvin and Luther and probably many other Reformers around the same time period. My focus has always been on the Word itself so I would recommend reading the book of John specifically for the words of Christ Himself on those who the Father chooses to be revealed through the Son; for example. God's choosing is by no means isolated to there; or in fact to the New Testament. He chose Jeremiah; for instance before he was born to be a Prophet; and much could be said the same in regard to John the Baptist and of course Christ Himself.

As believers; we can be assured that if we sow the seed of preaching the Word; there will be a harvest. (See Isaiah 55:11 in particular). He who "sows in tears shall reap in joy" ( Psalm 126:5-6). This should keep us from frustration when those who we share with for many years ultimately never respond. We can't perform what is known as "decisional regeneration". (James Adams a Reformer was said to come up with that term). In other words; we are responsible for sounding the trumpet and warning as the Watchman is supposed to do lest blood be on our hands. ( Ezekiel 33:1-5). That is a good segway to the cautionary part of the Doctrine of Election.

Based on the knowledge that we possess we are responsible for decisions made in our personal lives and for being faithful to fulfilling the Great Commission. In my experience normally this isn't the biggest weakness with those who are "Calvinist" in their doctrinal views.

Thank you S. Spencer. We will be leaving shortly to get to the airport for his flight. When he is half a world away, I miss him more.

Good Morning Donna.

In this verse Jesus commands his followers to not commit murder, adultery, steal from others or give untrue statements about others. He is giving instructions about how we are to treat other people rightly. Verse 19 continues with the commands to honor one's parents and to love one's neighbor as we love ourselves.

Jesus is referring to the ten commandments given to Moses along with the command to love our neighbors, which is from Leviticus 19:35. Leviticus 18 and 19 is more comprehensive than what Jesus says in these verses, but His words cover all of the commands God spoke in Leviticus concerning how to treat others with honesty, respect, integrity, and love.

Please pray for our dog, Giada. She is in the hospital for extremely low platelet count. She is such a good dog, I truly don't know what we would do without her.

please remember me and Kristie and our families in your prayers

You must also remember that some times in our lives we will suffer , and God permits this , He knows what He is doing and why He is doing it , we won't always ,maybe we never know why we are permitted to suffer in this life , all we need to do is trust Him , lean on Him and ask Him to bring us through our trials . Remember Job ? Be strong and of good cheer , God won't leave you .

Logan , be assured that not one of us is worthy . God is love , believe in Him and His Son , read the Bible , pray to God and thank Him every day for the good things in your life , trust in His love and mercy and , you ask Him , we will for sure , but your honest open hearted prayers to Him will be so much more powerful . Don't be afraid , He loves you and knows you perfectly , submit to Him . He will never send you down a wrong path , we get ourselves into trouble but if we call on Him with an open heart , He will hear and heal you . This isn't a one day relationship , commit yourself , be as a little child before Him . May God bless and heal you , through the name of Jesus Christ the Righteous , amen .

Matthew 8:17 and 1 Peter 2:24 makes us understand that by His stripes we are healed, therefore I declare healing upon you right now In Jesus Name. Amen!

Matthew 7:7 says Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you and Psalms 5:12 says For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. I pray for you as you step out in search of a job, the favour of God shall compass you and you get that job that you seek In Jesus Name. Amen!

God bless you

Our prayers are with him, God bless and see him through. Amen!

God bless you my friend. Amen!!

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Kimberly, 1st read this at least once. (as you take a few deep breaths, helps you relax) & in silence because satan can NOT read minds, then pray.. *"Heavenly Father I pray you end my torment and get rid of the demons in AND around me. Your mighty Power can over come any & all demons & I pray you will watch over me & protect me from the demon's wicked thoughts & tempting ways. In Jesus name bind & cast out ALL evil forces & power in this house and around me. I tell you to flee in Jesus name." *Plus, do this any time in your car, work, school or walking down the street. If overwhelmed & in rush any time, after the first prayer, simply say "get behind me satan" in Jesus name, I pray, Amen.!" After some time pray it out loud *thanking God for His love, forgiveness & almighty power over them and again end with "In Jesus name, I pray God alone is the Lord of this house & my life, Amen.!" *once you feel comfortable and strong in Christ they'll need to hear you knowing your strength is in Christ now so pray it out loud, one more time. God bless & be with you always as He was in my time of need doing this.!

Matthew 18:18

I have never truly understood what this verse means. Can anyone help? I am seeking the Lord about it.

please send prayers for someone named Samuil, someone that my friend and our brother in Christ knows.

I don't feel well. Please pray for me. Please pray for finances by getting a job.

Renee,

Revelation Chapter 1 tells us that the seven Spirits was the sevenfold Spirit of God. Revelation 4:5, along with Revelation 5:6 tells us that the sevenfold Spirit of God represent His eyes, the all- knowing and the all-seeing God.

Also, in Zechariah 4:10, it tells us that the seven Spirits are the seven eyes of God.

He that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars, from Verses 4 and 16 of Chapter 1.

Praise God & welcome to the family. I myself was baptized with the holy spirit so no need to be baptized of water. Bless you for allowing Him in your heart.

Praise God & welcome to the family. God bless & be with you always. Isn't it a great feeling to be rid of satan?

Welcome to the family. God bless & be with y'all always

Matthew 6, Luke 11, James 5:6, John 17, Luke 18,

Hopefully these are encouraging & helpful

Dear God the Father in Heaven. You who have created everything in heaven and on earth. We pray in Jesus Christ name that you see this prayer topic lord. That with Your hand You make sure that the journey goes well for him. And that the paperwork is all right for her. So they can be together. Thank you for strengthening everyone to spirit, soul, and body, Amen. 2 John 1 chapter.