"Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of possessions." (Luke 12:15)
In many parts of the world today, possessions are a status symbol. According to society, they define us. But that's in contradiction to the Word of God. If God has blessed us with abundance, then it's for His purpose. God has a purpose when He causes someone to receive wealth. Now you may think, "I work hard. I've made smart investments. I watch every penny." I wouldn't disagree with you, but I might add. If catashrophe strikes our lives, our life savings could be wiped out in the twinkling of a eye. Look what Katrina did to New Orleans.
I have a good friend who worked hard all his life and built wealth through shrewd investments. His wife got ill and eventually died. He used all his money to save her life hoping medical treatments would cure her. After a year she died. Now he's broke. The economy had taken a downturn and he can't sell his second house. His possessions are possessing him and there is nothing he can do, short of praying and asking God for His deliverance.
If we trust in the things or the world's financial systems, we will lose. But if we put our trust in the Lord and tithe and give offering, we are using a heavenly banking system that never crashes. God knows what we need. Sometimes we don't. We ask for things we desire, all along missing out on the Giver.
When we die, we don't take our possessions with us. They stay here and are divided up among our relatives. When we give to the poor, we lend to the Lord and He will repay. God systems is not dependent on the world He created. It is depended on our coming to Him with our financial needs.
The only time in the Bible when we are allowed to test the Lord is with our tithe. "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will open for you the windows of heaven and poor out for you a blessing until it overflows. Then I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of the ground; nor will your vine in field cast its grapes."
Spirit warrior, I've heard many say that the tithe is no longer required. Those are people that don't trust the Lord with their possessions. God is not stingy. When you give, He returns it to you tenfold. Don't be fooled by the get rich quick schemes. God builds wealth slowly. It is a process. Relax and trust in HIM!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Endurance - the perfecting of a Spirit Warrior
These last few months have been very challenging to me in many ways and yet I see the Lord's hand at work in my life. "Count it all joy my brethren when you encounter various trials for the testing of your faith builds endurance." (James 1:2,3)
Why is that so important? Why does God need to test us? Can't we live our lives in peace and then go on to be with Him in eternity? For one thing, you'll never be more alive when your doing something to preach His kingdom. Forces of evil immediately rise up against you and God uses them to build His character in us. Why? Because He is building us for greater works. Jesus suffered greatly and we are to do greater things than the Master, so we will suffer. The longer we suffer, the longer we endure, the deeper the foundation Jesus is building in us.
Sin wastes valuable and irreplacable time in a spirit warrior's life. If we are dabbling in the temptations of this world, the devil has pulled us off God's path. Any diversion that he can facilitate in our lives, takes us the purpose of our lives. Sin is pleasurable for a season, so its a tough battle. But by reading the Word, prayer, and fasting we can build the strength in our armor to withstand temptations of greed, lust, depression, oppression, anger, and desire for worldly things.
Why is this important? Because we're going through the fires in this lifetime, especially if we are out spreading the message of His kingdom. The more we are focussed on the kingdom and not the world, the easier it will be to spot the attack of the devil. When we live a compromised life, the devil can slip in and began to throttle our witness. If he can prove we are hypocrites, he has compromised the King's message.
But great is the Lord. He walked this earth as a man and He understands. That's why I love Him! He knows me. He understands me. He never leaves me, so get up spirit warrior. "Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of the Lord leads you to repentence?" (Romans 2:4)
That scripture, one of my favorites, leads me back to Him when I've gotten off track. When I get back up, He is there giving me a helping hand and encouraging me to go on. All is forgiven. He's already paid the price on Calvary, spirit warrior. We need more of Christ's kindness in dealing with our fellow man, more forgivness, more patience. Too often, I see leaders beating down the people for their own agenda and not serving like Jesus. He washed the feet of His followers. He humbled Himself and came down from heaven. He was more concerned for people, than agendas.
Control your emotions, spirit warrior, the world needs love, God's love flowing through us. We are to lead like Jesus, through kindness. That's why we turn the other cheek and bless those who persecute us. Our lives are but a vapor. What are you doing to spread the kindness of the Lord to others?
What will your life stand for? What will be your legacy? Will it be kindness? Will it be servanthood? Think about your life's answers to the the above questions, oh mighty spirit warrior and think of others first!
Why is that so important? Why does God need to test us? Can't we live our lives in peace and then go on to be with Him in eternity? For one thing, you'll never be more alive when your doing something to preach His kingdom. Forces of evil immediately rise up against you and God uses them to build His character in us. Why? Because He is building us for greater works. Jesus suffered greatly and we are to do greater things than the Master, so we will suffer. The longer we suffer, the longer we endure, the deeper the foundation Jesus is building in us.
Sin wastes valuable and irreplacable time in a spirit warrior's life. If we are dabbling in the temptations of this world, the devil has pulled us off God's path. Any diversion that he can facilitate in our lives, takes us the purpose of our lives. Sin is pleasurable for a season, so its a tough battle. But by reading the Word, prayer, and fasting we can build the strength in our armor to withstand temptations of greed, lust, depression, oppression, anger, and desire for worldly things.
Why is this important? Because we're going through the fires in this lifetime, especially if we are out spreading the message of His kingdom. The more we are focussed on the kingdom and not the world, the easier it will be to spot the attack of the devil. When we live a compromised life, the devil can slip in and began to throttle our witness. If he can prove we are hypocrites, he has compromised the King's message.
But great is the Lord. He walked this earth as a man and He understands. That's why I love Him! He knows me. He understands me. He never leaves me, so get up spirit warrior. "Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of the Lord leads you to repentence?" (Romans 2:4)
That scripture, one of my favorites, leads me back to Him when I've gotten off track. When I get back up, He is there giving me a helping hand and encouraging me to go on. All is forgiven. He's already paid the price on Calvary, spirit warrior. We need more of Christ's kindness in dealing with our fellow man, more forgivness, more patience. Too often, I see leaders beating down the people for their own agenda and not serving like Jesus. He washed the feet of His followers. He humbled Himself and came down from heaven. He was more concerned for people, than agendas.
Control your emotions, spirit warrior, the world needs love, God's love flowing through us. We are to lead like Jesus, through kindness. That's why we turn the other cheek and bless those who persecute us. Our lives are but a vapor. What are you doing to spread the kindness of the Lord to others?
What will your life stand for? What will be your legacy? Will it be kindness? Will it be servanthood? Think about your life's answers to the the above questions, oh mighty spirit warrior and think of others first!
Monday, September 27, 2010
God's watches our Faithfulness - A spirit warrior's reward.
I was so surprised this past Friday night while attending the San Diego Christian Writer's Guild annual conference. I really believe in the poet of our Writing Critique Group - Barbara McBride. Her poems are so deep, so warm and truthful. They make you pause and think. How incredible. So my wife and I paid for her to enter her poems in the annual contest. Barbara and I drove to the event, socialized and waited for them to call her name.
I had entered for my book, "SELF-PUBLISHING AND MARKETING FROM THE TRENCHES," but I didn't think it stood a chance. It was a non-fiction book that explains the process of self-publishing and has some of my testimony in it. So for a Christian writers conference, I didn't think it was worthy of an award. Don't get me wrong, its well written, but I didn't think it was a match for this conference.
So Barbara and I sat down with Byron Mettler and her wife and waited for Barbara's award. After a prayer and the opening remarks, they got to the awards.
When they called my name first, I almost fell out of my chair. I never thought I stood any chance of winning anything, but they gave me a Certificate of Merit for excellence in writing for Self-Publishing and Marketing from the Trenches. Then they called Byron Mettler's name out for his award for "OUT OF DARKNESS." Two of us from Ramona had won awards.
I look back and I see the hand of God in all this. I helped another writer be able compete and I believe God honored that. Unfortunately Barbara didn't win because they're weren't any other entrants in the poetic category.
Next year, her book of poetry will qualify in the non-fiction category and I know she will win. Her poems are that good.
As spirit warriors we have to keep on fighting for others and let God reward us in His time. More and more I see the hand of God operate when we lift our hands for others. It's His way, His nature. As spirit warriors we have to quietly help others and God will reward us openly.
I had entered for my book, "SELF-PUBLISHING AND MARKETING FROM THE TRENCHES," but I didn't think it stood a chance. It was a non-fiction book that explains the process of self-publishing and has some of my testimony in it. So for a Christian writers conference, I didn't think it was worthy of an award. Don't get me wrong, its well written, but I didn't think it was a match for this conference.
So Barbara and I sat down with Byron Mettler and her wife and waited for Barbara's award. After a prayer and the opening remarks, they got to the awards.
When they called my name first, I almost fell out of my chair. I never thought I stood any chance of winning anything, but they gave me a Certificate of Merit for excellence in writing for Self-Publishing and Marketing from the Trenches. Then they called Byron Mettler's name out for his award for "OUT OF DARKNESS." Two of us from Ramona had won awards.
I look back and I see the hand of God in all this. I helped another writer be able compete and I believe God honored that. Unfortunately Barbara didn't win because they're weren't any other entrants in the poetic category.
Next year, her book of poetry will qualify in the non-fiction category and I know she will win. Her poems are that good.
As spirit warriors we have to keep on fighting for others and let God reward us in His time. More and more I see the hand of God operate when we lift our hands for others. It's His way, His nature. As spirit warriors we have to quietly help others and God will reward us openly.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Listening to The Holy Spirit - A must for continued success as a Spirit Warrior
When Jesus went up to the mountains to pray, the Holy Spirit showed Him the Father's plans. Now some of the plans He will show us, seem very tough. We wrestle with them, but obedience is the hightest form of praise. It's better than sacrifice. The Evening of Prayer for Ramona was shown to me while I was praying to the Lord. The Holy Spirit showed me that I was to call the town of Ramona together to pray.
I wrestled with that. I knew I had to see my pastor and explain how I was to go into the community, leaving my church behind, if this event was going to cut across church demoninations and appeal to the hearts of all believers in Christ Jesus. That was tough. Because of pastor's schedule, I had to wait 3 1/2 weeks to explain the vision. It gave the devil plenty of time to sow doubt in my mind.
But I know the voice of the Holy Spirit and I was going forward. My pastor gave the blessing and I proceeded forward. A church wanted me to come and speak, but I had to be in my church on Sunday. Again, conflict, but the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said, "Don't worry about it." So I did not accept the invitation to explain the vision. Guess what. The Evening of Prayer was a huge success.
We muct follow the Holy Spirit's guidance to be successful. Sometimes that's not easy. Sometimes we disagree, but He will steer us clear of pitfalls and traps that the devil is setting up for us. Without the voice of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we won't achieve all that God has for us. God is going to send us on paths that are illogical. Too often our logical minds get in the way, but if we are faithful to Him, He will guide us.
Sometimes what God wants us to do, stretches us and we don't understand it, but I can assure you that in the end, we will be better because of His leading. It's not without pain at times, but it is in the furnace that God will refine us.
Everyday we should ask for the Holy Spirit's direction and be obedient to carry out His commands. Do I always succeed? No. I fail. I sin. I miss the mark, but it is the lovingkindness of the Holy Spirit that brings me to repentence and then He lifts me up and says, "Go on son. You can do it. All is forgiven."
I sure wish more people were like the Holy Spirit. Most of the time if we fail, that's it we're fired. If we differ with them, we are cast out of their lives. But that's not how God operates. He doesn't mind if we wrestle with Him. Jacob wrestled all night long. God wasn't angry. In fact I think God appreciates it. Many leaders want their will obeyed. They don't want to hear someone else's advice and yet the Bible says, "In the council of many, is wisdom and safety."
Spirit Warriors take time to listen to the Holy Spirit. He can speak to your heart, through the Bible, through others, even through non believers. He wants to guide your path and only He will make you truly successful.
I wrestled with that. I knew I had to see my pastor and explain how I was to go into the community, leaving my church behind, if this event was going to cut across church demoninations and appeal to the hearts of all believers in Christ Jesus. That was tough. Because of pastor's schedule, I had to wait 3 1/2 weeks to explain the vision. It gave the devil plenty of time to sow doubt in my mind.
But I know the voice of the Holy Spirit and I was going forward. My pastor gave the blessing and I proceeded forward. A church wanted me to come and speak, but I had to be in my church on Sunday. Again, conflict, but the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said, "Don't worry about it." So I did not accept the invitation to explain the vision. Guess what. The Evening of Prayer was a huge success.
We muct follow the Holy Spirit's guidance to be successful. Sometimes that's not easy. Sometimes we disagree, but He will steer us clear of pitfalls and traps that the devil is setting up for us. Without the voice of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we won't achieve all that God has for us. God is going to send us on paths that are illogical. Too often our logical minds get in the way, but if we are faithful to Him, He will guide us.
Sometimes what God wants us to do, stretches us and we don't understand it, but I can assure you that in the end, we will be better because of His leading. It's not without pain at times, but it is in the furnace that God will refine us.
Everyday we should ask for the Holy Spirit's direction and be obedient to carry out His commands. Do I always succeed? No. I fail. I sin. I miss the mark, but it is the lovingkindness of the Holy Spirit that brings me to repentence and then He lifts me up and says, "Go on son. You can do it. All is forgiven."
I sure wish more people were like the Holy Spirit. Most of the time if we fail, that's it we're fired. If we differ with them, we are cast out of their lives. But that's not how God operates. He doesn't mind if we wrestle with Him. Jacob wrestled all night long. God wasn't angry. In fact I think God appreciates it. Many leaders want their will obeyed. They don't want to hear someone else's advice and yet the Bible says, "In the council of many, is wisdom and safety."
Spirit Warriors take time to listen to the Holy Spirit. He can speak to your heart, through the Bible, through others, even through non believers. He wants to guide your path and only He will make you truly successful.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Injustice - a spirit warrior's trial.
"For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return, while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed."
(1 Peter 2:21-24)
How faithful the Lord is to us. He knew I needed to read and meditate on this scripture and so He directed me to it early this morning. Why? Because I'm moving forward for Christ. In that moving forward and doing His will, we will be persecuted and mistreated. But this is a test, oh mighty spirit warrior! We are going to be tested in our love for others even though they use and abuse us. Remember, the devil attacks from within. They always hurt the most.
But look at Jesus. He did no wrong. He never sinned. He went about healing the sick and feeding the people. Yet the very people who worshipped Him as He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, a week later beat Him beyond recognition. How horrific! Yet He uttered no threats, but kept His eyes fixed on the eternal promise for us. He held onto the Father's plan for His children.
As spirit warriors, our lives will mirror Jesus, but many of us don't realize that if we are really walking with the Lord and doing all we can to expand the kingdom, we will suffer great persecution. I see it more and more in my life as I do what He has directed me to do. "Count it all joy, my brethern, when you encounter various trails, for the testing of your faith builds endurance and let endurance have its perfect reward, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." (James 1:2-4)
As we move forward in the love of God, being God's servant, our reward for doing good, might be the same they gave Jesus - cruicifixion of the flesh - our flesh. We will be mistreated, abused, and shunned. Keep in mind, we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus. All of that happened to Him and then He was crucified. Many think this Christian walk is filled with roses and prosperity. That's not always true. Many times God must take us through the hot fire so that we can understand His true nature. Remember we are just passing through this world and then we will be with the master. So rejoice and be glad when you suffer persecution knowing that great is your reward in heaven. The reward doesn't always manifest here on earth. A spirit warrior has his mind set on eternity, not this world. Sometimes the wheels of justice turn slowly, but don't be dismayed. God is the eternal judge and He may just be working something out in us.
Stay the course, mighty spirit warrior, the eternal reward is truly great!
(1 Peter 2:21-24)
How faithful the Lord is to us. He knew I needed to read and meditate on this scripture and so He directed me to it early this morning. Why? Because I'm moving forward for Christ. In that moving forward and doing His will, we will be persecuted and mistreated. But this is a test, oh mighty spirit warrior! We are going to be tested in our love for others even though they use and abuse us. Remember, the devil attacks from within. They always hurt the most.
But look at Jesus. He did no wrong. He never sinned. He went about healing the sick and feeding the people. Yet the very people who worshipped Him as He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, a week later beat Him beyond recognition. How horrific! Yet He uttered no threats, but kept His eyes fixed on the eternal promise for us. He held onto the Father's plan for His children.
As spirit warriors, our lives will mirror Jesus, but many of us don't realize that if we are really walking with the Lord and doing all we can to expand the kingdom, we will suffer great persecution. I see it more and more in my life as I do what He has directed me to do. "Count it all joy, my brethern, when you encounter various trails, for the testing of your faith builds endurance and let endurance have its perfect reward, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." (James 1:2-4)
As we move forward in the love of God, being God's servant, our reward for doing good, might be the same they gave Jesus - cruicifixion of the flesh - our flesh. We will be mistreated, abused, and shunned. Keep in mind, we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus. All of that happened to Him and then He was crucified. Many think this Christian walk is filled with roses and prosperity. That's not always true. Many times God must take us through the hot fire so that we can understand His true nature. Remember we are just passing through this world and then we will be with the master. So rejoice and be glad when you suffer persecution knowing that great is your reward in heaven. The reward doesn't always manifest here on earth. A spirit warrior has his mind set on eternity, not this world. Sometimes the wheels of justice turn slowly, but don't be dismayed. God is the eternal judge and He may just be working something out in us.
Stay the course, mighty spirit warrior, the eternal reward is truly great!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Fight till the 11th hour and keep fighting!
Did you ever wonder why the Lord shows up on His timetable and not hours? Sometimes it seems that we are fighting the good fight day after day, but not getting anywhere. We cry out to God, but nothing changes. We keep fasting and praying, but our world doesn't seem to change or doesn't change fast enough.
At 50 years old, I began to train as a Body Builder. In order to be competitive you have to work really hard. In some cases you have to fast to get your body fat content down and still maintain a 2 hour workout. That's really tough. It's grueling. The pain is totally intense. I've also run competitive cross country in high school and college. That is another sport where you have to overcome the pain barrier. In college some of the taller and more talented runners quit. The pain was too great. They couldn't take it. In body building to develop the rips and cuts in your muscles, you have to train relentlessly and push yourself beyond what your body thinks it can handle. You have to smash the pain barrier. You have to angry with it. You have to attack.
I see the same sequence of events for a warrior of the spirit. God is shaping and testing us as we go through the trials. If we fail, God is faithful and guess what? We repeat the trial, until we get the victory, but we have to attack in the spirit realm. We need to pray and fast to overcome our flesh and enemy.
Through all the storms of life, at home, in the church, on the job, the extended family, you will be tried and it seems unbearable at times, but that's where God really gets our attention. He wants us to totally rely on Him and if we do, He will reward us. "But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6)
I thought about that on the way to work today. If I was rich and had everything, would I so desperately seek Him? And in my seeking Him, He rewards me. He knows what I need and what I want, but He rewards me as I need. I look back at the "Evening of Prayer in Ramona" and I know He rewarded me with my needs. The event was a success, but I couldn't do all that I wanted to promote it. He knew that. So He intervened. He carried the load for me. That wasn't important to Him, what was important, is that I was obedient to follow His Spirit and do all that He wanted me to do.
That's our continuing quest as a spirit warrior. To seek His face daily and ask Him what He wants us to do with our lives. We forget that He's right by our side, but still we have to step out to promote His kingdom. We are co-laborers with Him. What an awesome thing that is.
Don't be depressed when stress piles up in your life. Turn to Jesus. He's building you into His spirit warrior. He's in the fire with us and knows exactly how much we can take. He never leaves us. He loves us more than we could know. He's proud of us. He forgives us. He lifts us up and encourages us to go continue on the life's trail.
When the pressure builds - Seek Jesus. He's the answer to any of your questions and He's building you for all eternity.
At 50 years old, I began to train as a Body Builder. In order to be competitive you have to work really hard. In some cases you have to fast to get your body fat content down and still maintain a 2 hour workout. That's really tough. It's grueling. The pain is totally intense. I've also run competitive cross country in high school and college. That is another sport where you have to overcome the pain barrier. In college some of the taller and more talented runners quit. The pain was too great. They couldn't take it. In body building to develop the rips and cuts in your muscles, you have to train relentlessly and push yourself beyond what your body thinks it can handle. You have to smash the pain barrier. You have to angry with it. You have to attack.
I see the same sequence of events for a warrior of the spirit. God is shaping and testing us as we go through the trials. If we fail, God is faithful and guess what? We repeat the trial, until we get the victory, but we have to attack in the spirit realm. We need to pray and fast to overcome our flesh and enemy.
Through all the storms of life, at home, in the church, on the job, the extended family, you will be tried and it seems unbearable at times, but that's where God really gets our attention. He wants us to totally rely on Him and if we do, He will reward us. "But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6)
I thought about that on the way to work today. If I was rich and had everything, would I so desperately seek Him? And in my seeking Him, He rewards me. He knows what I need and what I want, but He rewards me as I need. I look back at the "Evening of Prayer in Ramona" and I know He rewarded me with my needs. The event was a success, but I couldn't do all that I wanted to promote it. He knew that. So He intervened. He carried the load for me. That wasn't important to Him, what was important, is that I was obedient to follow His Spirit and do all that He wanted me to do.
That's our continuing quest as a spirit warrior. To seek His face daily and ask Him what He wants us to do with our lives. We forget that He's right by our side, but still we have to step out to promote His kingdom. We are co-laborers with Him. What an awesome thing that is.
Don't be depressed when stress piles up in your life. Turn to Jesus. He's building you into His spirit warrior. He's in the fire with us and knows exactly how much we can take. He never leaves us. He loves us more than we could know. He's proud of us. He forgives us. He lifts us up and encourages us to go continue on the life's trail.
When the pressure builds - Seek Jesus. He's the answer to any of your questions and He's building you for all eternity.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Forgiveness - the ultimate act of a Spirit Warrior
Forgiveness isn't easy. In fact without Jesus, it's nearly impossible. I marvel at the ultimate model the Great Spirit Warrior left for us. After being beaten beyond recognition, without uttering a word of complaint, a crown of thrones imbeded in His skull, betrayed by His apostles, whipped 39 times and then He had to carry His cross to Calvary. What was His response? How did He view those who crucified Him? What was His response to the crucifiction of His body, with unbearable pain?
"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)
Could you have done that? Could you have endured the cross and then asked God to forgive your attackers? I don't think I could have. Its tough enough for me to forgive my family when they do something that costs me greatly.
Jesus was magnificient in His battle against the enemy. He knew the attack came from the devil and not the people. Do we recognize where our battles are birthed? Are we aware that our flesh wants to be justified, avenged, especially when we mistreated and without sin?
Our greatest trials won't come from the world, but from our immediate family and loved ones. The strange part of forgiveness is that while we are imprisoned in unforgiveness, they who did us wrong are free. Most times they don't even know what they've done or don't care. It doesn't affect them. In the meantime, our lives are shackled in the heavy chains of unforgiveness.
I can remember a time when I went to my wife's best friend's new house. I wasn't overly impressed and didn't offer any comment. I just sat there quietly. But this lady was deeply offended. I didn't know it until she called my wife and told her. I hadn't sinned and yet I had offended her.
So what do you do in a situation like that? I literally did nothing and yet I offended her. So what did I do? Did I call her up and explain to her, that I just didn't like her house. Isn't that my right? Don't I have a right to like some things and not others. After all I didn't say anything. I was just quiet. Do you know what a real spirit warrior is concerned about. It isn't themselves. Although in great pain and anguish, Jesus didn't call down a legion of angels and wipe out His enemies. No, He called to the Father to ask for their forgiveness.
What did I do? I called her up and asked her to forgive me for offending her. I bowed down to her feelings and sincerely apologized, because there are greater things at stake in this life than my feelings, than my flesh, than in proving that I have rights. As a spirit warrior for Christ, we are bondservants to Him. Servants to others so that the Kingdom of God can be seen in our lives. It's not easy, but the walk of a spirit warrior is most rewarding. Look at Jesus, for the joy set before Him, He endured the cross and many will enter into eternal joy because of His selfless act. He had no sin. Don't think for a moment that we won't be tested in this area of forgiveness even though we haven't sinned.
God further said, when you stand praying and present your gift before the King, go and make amends with anyone who has ought against you. Do we realize that if we don't forgive our prayers are like a clanging gong in heaven? Bitterness can enter our lives and sometimes our bodies pay the toll in full. Forgiveness is never easy, but with Jesus all things are possible. Walk in forgivness and you will be modeling the Great Spirit Warrior - Jesus Christ.
God is calling His spirit warriors to walk in forgiveness
"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)
Could you have done that? Could you have endured the cross and then asked God to forgive your attackers? I don't think I could have. Its tough enough for me to forgive my family when they do something that costs me greatly.
Jesus was magnificient in His battle against the enemy. He knew the attack came from the devil and not the people. Do we recognize where our battles are birthed? Are we aware that our flesh wants to be justified, avenged, especially when we mistreated and without sin?
Our greatest trials won't come from the world, but from our immediate family and loved ones. The strange part of forgiveness is that while we are imprisoned in unforgiveness, they who did us wrong are free. Most times they don't even know what they've done or don't care. It doesn't affect them. In the meantime, our lives are shackled in the heavy chains of unforgiveness.
I can remember a time when I went to my wife's best friend's new house. I wasn't overly impressed and didn't offer any comment. I just sat there quietly. But this lady was deeply offended. I didn't know it until she called my wife and told her. I hadn't sinned and yet I had offended her.
So what do you do in a situation like that? I literally did nothing and yet I offended her. So what did I do? Did I call her up and explain to her, that I just didn't like her house. Isn't that my right? Don't I have a right to like some things and not others. After all I didn't say anything. I was just quiet. Do you know what a real spirit warrior is concerned about. It isn't themselves. Although in great pain and anguish, Jesus didn't call down a legion of angels and wipe out His enemies. No, He called to the Father to ask for their forgiveness.
What did I do? I called her up and asked her to forgive me for offending her. I bowed down to her feelings and sincerely apologized, because there are greater things at stake in this life than my feelings, than my flesh, than in proving that I have rights. As a spirit warrior for Christ, we are bondservants to Him. Servants to others so that the Kingdom of God can be seen in our lives. It's not easy, but the walk of a spirit warrior is most rewarding. Look at Jesus, for the joy set before Him, He endured the cross and many will enter into eternal joy because of His selfless act. He had no sin. Don't think for a moment that we won't be tested in this area of forgiveness even though we haven't sinned.
God further said, when you stand praying and present your gift before the King, go and make amends with anyone who has ought against you. Do we realize that if we don't forgive our prayers are like a clanging gong in heaven? Bitterness can enter our lives and sometimes our bodies pay the toll in full. Forgiveness is never easy, but with Jesus all things are possible. Walk in forgivness and you will be modeling the Great Spirit Warrior - Jesus Christ.
God is calling His spirit warriors to walk in forgiveness
Monday, September 20, 2010
Home
Nothing feels better than returning home and sitting in my chair with my light and my Bible. I was in Virginia at a conference last week. I couldn't get comfortable, the light wasn't good, but I still managed to read my Bible. At the engineering conference, I noticed the passion that some of the representatives had for their job. I thought about that and looked deep inside me. My passion is the Lord, the Bible, praying, and writing.
When I finish reading the Bible and and praying then do some writing or blogging, I feel content. I feel satisfied that I am doing what I was created to do. I realized that when I listened to the speakers. They have passion for their work. Now don't get me wrong, I give my best at my job, but my deeper interest is the Lord.
My new book coming out soon, "COLORS OF THE NIGHT" is a story that encourages Spirit Warriors to go deeper into the spiritual truths of the Bible. "COLORS OF THE NIGHT" is a quick and adventuresome read, but teaches deeper weapons of our warfare. We all are called to be Spirit Warriors for Christ - our Commander and Chief. Always remember the battle is the Lord's, but we have a part to play in it. When I stepped forward to host "An Evening of Prayer for Ramona" I had to do just that - step forward. To walk out on the water keeping my eyes focussed on Jesus. The night of prayer was a resounding success, because the Holy Spirit was the One doing the work. I was just following in His footsteps.
I had some excitement going on this trip and as I do one last edit of "COLORS OF THE NIGHT" God has already placed in my heart, the next book. I was excited about working on it and I look forward to its completion.
What is your passion? What makes you feel good and will last eternity? If you don't know what it is, find it. Ask God to reveal your purpose. Once you know your purpose and begin walking boldly in it, you will live a very satisfied life.
When I finish reading the Bible and and praying then do some writing or blogging, I feel content. I feel satisfied that I am doing what I was created to do. I realized that when I listened to the speakers. They have passion for their work. Now don't get me wrong, I give my best at my job, but my deeper interest is the Lord.
My new book coming out soon, "COLORS OF THE NIGHT" is a story that encourages Spirit Warriors to go deeper into the spiritual truths of the Bible. "COLORS OF THE NIGHT" is a quick and adventuresome read, but teaches deeper weapons of our warfare. We all are called to be Spirit Warriors for Christ - our Commander and Chief. Always remember the battle is the Lord's, but we have a part to play in it. When I stepped forward to host "An Evening of Prayer for Ramona" I had to do just that - step forward. To walk out on the water keeping my eyes focussed on Jesus. The night of prayer was a resounding success, because the Holy Spirit was the One doing the work. I was just following in His footsteps.
I had some excitement going on this trip and as I do one last edit of "COLORS OF THE NIGHT" God has already placed in my heart, the next book. I was excited about working on it and I look forward to its completion.
What is your passion? What makes you feel good and will last eternity? If you don't know what it is, find it. Ask God to reveal your purpose. Once you know your purpose and begin walking boldly in it, you will live a very satisfied life.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Spirit Warrior's Weapons are not carnal.
"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses." (2 Corinthians 10:3-4)
Many times satan comes at us in our minds. Either he will work through other people or just bring temptations to us using anything available. Taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ is one of our weapons. When satan comes with an impure thought to our minds, we must bind it up and cast it from us. Now you may say, sure, I've tried that. But if we truly believe we are in this war and Jesus Christ has paid for the victory on Calvary, then we too have the victory and we must walk in that victory. Then begin to think on something good and of excellent report. Remember all the blessings that God has given us. I know. I use this all the time, when the devil or his demons come against me. I'm also getting better with the testimony of my life. I don't confess my failures, but proclaim my victories in Christ. I call those things into existance that are not seen.
One day my wife was very upset with me. We were working on the preparations for "An Evening of Prayer in Ramona," and satan attacked her. She was angry about something. I tried to explain to her what was happening, but she was bound up in her anger. I took authority over satan, but nothing happened. Then I remembered Psalms 149: 5 "Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two edged sword in their hand, to execute vengence on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written; this is an honor for all His godly ones, Praise the Lord."
Gently and quietly, I did just that. It was amazing. My wife instantly became calm. She began to realize what was happening. The enemy never wants to hear the praises of God. He wanted those praises for himself. Those praises also have power to bind him and they did. My wife was set free from the attack of the enemy against her mind by praises unto the most High God. That's why satan doesn't want you to go to church. He doesn't want to get you around others who are praising God. There is great power in corporate praise of the Almighty. God's Word says He will inhabit the praises of His people.
What a powerful weapon! What a testimony of our right standing in Him.
That day I witnessed a powerful miracle of God. My wife began to laugh and has never forgotten that day.
As a warrior of the Most High God, we have must use His weapons in this battle.
I'm finishing a new book called, COLORS OF THE NIGHT. It is an action packed novel. The main character uses the weapons of God's arsenal against the enemy. These weapons are mighty, divinely powerful for the destruction of the enemy's fortresses. Often we will be surrounded by the enemy, but if we know who we are in Christ and the weapons we have available, we will be victorious. Don't lose heart in the heat of the battle. Jesus Christ has already won the war. We are seated with Him in heavenly places and all rulers and principalities are under His feet. So use the weapons we have - the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God to fight the good fight of faith in the spirit realm. It's real and it works!
Many times satan comes at us in our minds. Either he will work through other people or just bring temptations to us using anything available. Taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ is one of our weapons. When satan comes with an impure thought to our minds, we must bind it up and cast it from us. Now you may say, sure, I've tried that. But if we truly believe we are in this war and Jesus Christ has paid for the victory on Calvary, then we too have the victory and we must walk in that victory. Then begin to think on something good and of excellent report. Remember all the blessings that God has given us. I know. I use this all the time, when the devil or his demons come against me. I'm also getting better with the testimony of my life. I don't confess my failures, but proclaim my victories in Christ. I call those things into existance that are not seen.
One day my wife was very upset with me. We were working on the preparations for "An Evening of Prayer in Ramona," and satan attacked her. She was angry about something. I tried to explain to her what was happening, but she was bound up in her anger. I took authority over satan, but nothing happened. Then I remembered Psalms 149: 5 "Let the godly ones exult in glory; Let them sing for joy on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two edged sword in their hand, to execute vengence on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written; this is an honor for all His godly ones, Praise the Lord."
Gently and quietly, I did just that. It was amazing. My wife instantly became calm. She began to realize what was happening. The enemy never wants to hear the praises of God. He wanted those praises for himself. Those praises also have power to bind him and they did. My wife was set free from the attack of the enemy against her mind by praises unto the most High God. That's why satan doesn't want you to go to church. He doesn't want to get you around others who are praising God. There is great power in corporate praise of the Almighty. God's Word says He will inhabit the praises of His people.
What a powerful weapon! What a testimony of our right standing in Him.
That day I witnessed a powerful miracle of God. My wife began to laugh and has never forgotten that day.
As a warrior of the Most High God, we have must use His weapons in this battle.
I'm finishing a new book called, COLORS OF THE NIGHT. It is an action packed novel. The main character uses the weapons of God's arsenal against the enemy. These weapons are mighty, divinely powerful for the destruction of the enemy's fortresses. Often we will be surrounded by the enemy, but if we know who we are in Christ and the weapons we have available, we will be victorious. Don't lose heart in the heat of the battle. Jesus Christ has already won the war. We are seated with Him in heavenly places and all rulers and principalities are under His feet. So use the weapons we have - the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God to fight the good fight of faith in the spirit realm. It's real and it works!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
A Spirit Warrior's fight after the victory
Don't be decieved. Satan never rests. After each move of the Holy Spirit, satan will come again. Thanks to the Holy Spirit and His power, "An Evening of Prayer" was a huge success. But that day the attack came at me and continued for the next couple of days. But God is faithful. His mercy and grace are new every morning and it took a few days for me to get back on my white steed to ride and fight another battle.
The battle is not to the swift or the strong, but to those who persevere. Now through the attack, we are to respond with love. That's hard. Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount, to love those who persecute you. Get ready for that because often times the attack comes from your own camp, your own church, or your own family. Satan will use anyway to find a point of attack. He is not to be underestimated. He will use anyone to get under your skin, to challenge you, to upset you, so be prepared. After our prayer event, I understand this even further. Strangely enough the attacks came from within the camp, not the world outside, but that's his mode of operation. He attacks through the people that love us.
Do you know what I love about the Lord? His lovingkindness. He doesn't get down on us. In life we will take abuse from many people, but God doesn't abuse, He encourages us. The Holy Spirit has a way of convicting us of our wrongs in love. It's that love that draws me to Him and away from the temptation. It's that love that inspires us. Oh, how I wish the Body of Christ would get this. We would be so powerful if we did. It takes a mature spirit to turn the other cheek. Too often people want to demand and control us, but true leadership comes out of love. Be that loving guide to all those around you, but be prepared. Jesus went to the cross for those that loved Him. They didn't know that satan was using them, but He did. He walked in that. We are to follow in His footsteps and walk in love, so that others can feel His mercy and grace operating through our lives. This is not an easy assignment. This is a Spirit Warrior assignment.
The battle is not to the swift or the strong, but to those who persevere. Now through the attack, we are to respond with love. That's hard. Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount, to love those who persecute you. Get ready for that because often times the attack comes from your own camp, your own church, or your own family. Satan will use anyway to find a point of attack. He is not to be underestimated. He will use anyone to get under your skin, to challenge you, to upset you, so be prepared. After our prayer event, I understand this even further. Strangely enough the attacks came from within the camp, not the world outside, but that's his mode of operation. He attacks through the people that love us.
Do you know what I love about the Lord? His lovingkindness. He doesn't get down on us. In life we will take abuse from many people, but God doesn't abuse, He encourages us. The Holy Spirit has a way of convicting us of our wrongs in love. It's that love that draws me to Him and away from the temptation. It's that love that inspires us. Oh, how I wish the Body of Christ would get this. We would be so powerful if we did. It takes a mature spirit to turn the other cheek. Too often people want to demand and control us, but true leadership comes out of love. Be that loving guide to all those around you, but be prepared. Jesus went to the cross for those that loved Him. They didn't know that satan was using them, but He did. He walked in that. We are to follow in His footsteps and walk in love, so that others can feel His mercy and grace operating through our lives. This is not an easy assignment. This is a Spirit Warrior assignment.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
"An Evening of Prayer"
I want to thank everyone who came out to pray for the Youth of Ramona and this Nation with us on Sept. 4th in Ramona Oaks Park in Ramona, Ca. It was a huge success. I've received a number of phone calls and emails about how blessed it was. May God receive the praise and honor for the success of His event. It was the Holy Spirit who told me to set this up 7 months ago. I wrestled with Him in February. I wrestled with Him when He told me to go to the Ramona Fair with flyers two days before the fair, but it was all His plan. I wrestled with Him when He told me to get candles. We serve a mighty God. Everything He told me to do, worked with His excellence. It wasn't me, it was Him. He's very concerned with this next generation of youth. They will be the endtime harvesters before Jesus comes again.
The music by Jason Winters and his band was awesome! He's signed up for the National Day of Prayer in May of next year.
Jonathan Rizzo's testimony about going up to heaven and meeting Jesus was quite inspiring. The men who led the prayers all night, Pablo, Mike, Jim, Phil, Jesus, Gene, Mick, and Skip our MC were anointed and all of them brought something unique from their hearts. Special thanks to Al, Scot, and Lonny and the men and women from In His Steps.
Sunday I was exhausted. I had several challenges put before me, but the Lord has brought me through them. As long as I stay focussed on Him, I will stay above water, no matter what is happening around me. That's what warriors do in battle. They stay focussed. They keep pressing toward the mark during the heat of battle, following the high Calling of Jesus Christ in their lives.
The music by Jason Winters and his band was awesome! He's signed up for the National Day of Prayer in May of next year.
Jonathan Rizzo's testimony about going up to heaven and meeting Jesus was quite inspiring. The men who led the prayers all night, Pablo, Mike, Jim, Phil, Jesus, Gene, Mick, and Skip our MC were anointed and all of them brought something unique from their hearts. Special thanks to Al, Scot, and Lonny and the men and women from In His Steps.
Sunday I was exhausted. I had several challenges put before me, but the Lord has brought me through them. As long as I stay focussed on Him, I will stay above water, no matter what is happening around me. That's what warriors do in battle. They stay focussed. They keep pressing toward the mark during the heat of battle, following the high Calling of Jesus Christ in their lives.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Spirit Warriors Unite!
Tomorrow is a huge day for the Kingdom of God, for all Ramona. Tomorrow the Body of Christ is going to gather together in Ramona Oaks Park under the trees to pray for the Youth of Ramona and this Nation. I hope all believers in Jesus Christ come to the park with their swords dusted off.
This morning I was called early by Jesus Hernandez to come to the park and pray. We did. Later in the morning, Al and John took me to the park and we anointed it with oil. Tonight I'm meeting others at Main Street Church in Ramona to pray for tomorrow.
The Holy Spirit is leading this Evening of Prayer and I expect to see mighty things happen. I expect the glory of God to fill the park. I expect the Lord Jesus to meet us there and heal the sick and mend the broken hearted. I expect the angels of God to be in attendance. "Aren't they all ministering spirits sent to serve the heirs of salvation."(Hebrews 1:14)
It will be a glorious time for the Body of Christ and I hope you will be in attendance.
It's time to retake the land and tomorrow Christ, The Commander and Chief of the Army of the Lord, will lead a charge that will push back the forces of darkness and set the captives free. But we have a part. We are coming together as a Body. Never mind what church you go to. Keep going. Never mind the denomination. It's not about division, its about Unity in the Body of Christ like never before. When we come together as the Body of Christ, we will see the heavens open, the earth move and shake like never before here in Ramona. I hope to see you tomorrow - Coach Pete
This morning I was called early by Jesus Hernandez to come to the park and pray. We did. Later in the morning, Al and John took me to the park and we anointed it with oil. Tonight I'm meeting others at Main Street Church in Ramona to pray for tomorrow.
The Holy Spirit is leading this Evening of Prayer and I expect to see mighty things happen. I expect the glory of God to fill the park. I expect the Lord Jesus to meet us there and heal the sick and mend the broken hearted. I expect the angels of God to be in attendance. "Aren't they all ministering spirits sent to serve the heirs of salvation."(Hebrews 1:14)
It will be a glorious time for the Body of Christ and I hope you will be in attendance.
It's time to retake the land and tomorrow Christ, The Commander and Chief of the Army of the Lord, will lead a charge that will push back the forces of darkness and set the captives free. But we have a part. We are coming together as a Body. Never mind what church you go to. Keep going. Never mind the denomination. It's not about division, its about Unity in the Body of Christ like never before. When we come together as the Body of Christ, we will see the heavens open, the earth move and shake like never before here in Ramona. I hope to see you tomorrow - Coach Pete
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The life of a Spirit Warrior can be tough!
This Saturday - Sept. 4th from 6-9PM at Ramona Oaks Park in Ramona, Ca. my wife and I will be hosting "Ramona's Evening of Prayer" and the Body of Christ is invited. If Jesus is your Lord and Savior, come! We'll be praying for our youth and for this nation. Now more than ever we need to keep our youth in prayer. Satan is after this generation because they are going to be the end time harvestors and the harvest around the world is great, but for the heavens to be opened and the Holy Spirit to descend on all of us, we have to pray!
As we move forward in this realm of prayer and fasting, satan is going to fight back. He's going to try and throw everything at us, but we have to do everything to stand and having done everything to stand, therefore stand firm. (Ephesian 6:13)
Sometimes me lose our focus. We begin to focus on the circumstances, like Peter did when he walked on the water toward Jesus. He took His eyes off Jesus and began to sink. I realize that's easier said than done, but if we begin sinking, just repent and know that Jesus is right there every step of the way. Kindly, He will restore us.
That's what I truly love about Jesus Christ, it's His kindness. It's the kindness of the Lord that leads to repentence, but I also know that the kindness of the Lord leads me to restoration. He is so loving. He is so good. His lovingkindness is so unique - without any conditions. That's why I serve Him.
Unlike many of us. We tend to put love on a conditional level. Not Jesus. His love is so rich!
The circumstances of life can be challenging, but remember - they give us a direction to pray, but greater is He who is within us. Circumstances in our life will present challenges, but look at the martyrs who give it all. That's why we need to take our eyes off of ourselves - off our circumstances and firmly on the Author and Finisher, the Perfector of our faith - Jesus!
As we move forward in this realm of prayer and fasting, satan is going to fight back. He's going to try and throw everything at us, but we have to do everything to stand and having done everything to stand, therefore stand firm. (Ephesian 6:13)
Sometimes me lose our focus. We begin to focus on the circumstances, like Peter did when he walked on the water toward Jesus. He took His eyes off Jesus and began to sink. I realize that's easier said than done, but if we begin sinking, just repent and know that Jesus is right there every step of the way. Kindly, He will restore us.
That's what I truly love about Jesus Christ, it's His kindness. It's the kindness of the Lord that leads to repentence, but I also know that the kindness of the Lord leads me to restoration. He is so loving. He is so good. His lovingkindness is so unique - without any conditions. That's why I serve Him.
Unlike many of us. We tend to put love on a conditional level. Not Jesus. His love is so rich!
The circumstances of life can be challenging, but remember - they give us a direction to pray, but greater is He who is within us. Circumstances in our life will present challenges, but look at the martyrs who give it all. That's why we need to take our eyes off of ourselves - off our circumstances and firmly on the Author and Finisher, the Perfector of our faith - Jesus!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Warriors of the Spirit - Fight from their knees!
"After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone."
The ultimate Spirit Warrior prayed often and by Himself. His relationship with the Father was tight. Jesus went to Him to pray and to receive instructions from the Father. He said, "I only do what the Father shows me." That should be our model as well. The Holy Spirit will speak to our hearts and guide us along, but we've got to make the effort to come before Him. Our lives will be so much more productive, if we are receiving the instructions from the One who ordered our lives before the foundation of the universe.
Several times in my life, I've either missed the leading of the Holy Spirit, or I didn't obey. We miss God's perfect will when we do that. Our efforts will only achieve a certain level, but with God's direction and our obedience to Him, only He knows what heights we can attain.
Prayer - God's communication with us is so important, but often times we've made it a one way street. We come before Him and then tell Him what we need or want. Instead we should be coming before Him and asking Him what He wants and what He needs from our lives. Now, please don't let the devil overrun you with guilt. We're all guilty. We've all missed the mark one time or another, but we can improve. We can improve our serve, by spending more time in prayer. It's the only way and yet most in the Body of Christ spend very little time in prayer. You don't believe me? Call a prayer meeting and see how many people show up.
Life gets in the way, the house, the wife, the husband, the kids, the job, football, sports. I know. I'm guilty, but I'm turning the corner and living a life that requires more time in prayer. Our weapons of warfare are mighty, but some of us have dust on our swords. Spiritual battles are fought in prayer closets, from your knees, or wherever you're comfortable praying. Jesus went up into the mountains. I like walking along a wooden trail near my house. It's my secret prayer grotto. George Finney, the great revivalist, walked in the apple orchards in New England.
I hope you consider praying more. Determine to chooseto spend more time in God's presence. You will become more like Him when you do and you will see things change in your lives.
The ultimate Spirit Warrior prayed often and by Himself. His relationship with the Father was tight. Jesus went to Him to pray and to receive instructions from the Father. He said, "I only do what the Father shows me." That should be our model as well. The Holy Spirit will speak to our hearts and guide us along, but we've got to make the effort to come before Him. Our lives will be so much more productive, if we are receiving the instructions from the One who ordered our lives before the foundation of the universe.
Several times in my life, I've either missed the leading of the Holy Spirit, or I didn't obey. We miss God's perfect will when we do that. Our efforts will only achieve a certain level, but with God's direction and our obedience to Him, only He knows what heights we can attain.
Prayer - God's communication with us is so important, but often times we've made it a one way street. We come before Him and then tell Him what we need or want. Instead we should be coming before Him and asking Him what He wants and what He needs from our lives. Now, please don't let the devil overrun you with guilt. We're all guilty. We've all missed the mark one time or another, but we can improve. We can improve our serve, by spending more time in prayer. It's the only way and yet most in the Body of Christ spend very little time in prayer. You don't believe me? Call a prayer meeting and see how many people show up.
Life gets in the way, the house, the wife, the husband, the kids, the job, football, sports. I know. I'm guilty, but I'm turning the corner and living a life that requires more time in prayer. Our weapons of warfare are mighty, but some of us have dust on our swords. Spiritual battles are fought in prayer closets, from your knees, or wherever you're comfortable praying. Jesus went up into the mountains. I like walking along a wooden trail near my house. It's my secret prayer grotto. George Finney, the great revivalist, walked in the apple orchards in New England.
I hope you consider praying more. Determine to chooseto spend more time in God's presence. You will become more like Him when you do and you will see things change in your lives.
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