tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85824562342412809402024-02-08T14:09:13.545-05:00FREELY RECEIVED FREELY GIVENGREETINGS -
OUR LORD LED ME TO CREATE THIS BLOG ON THE BASIS OF MATTHEW 10:8, "...FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE."
I GO ON RECORD TO STATE THAT I CANNOT WRITE. AS A VESSEL OF OUR LORD, I AM PRIVILEGED THAT HE WRITES THROUGH ME, HIS FINITE MESSENGER. MY GLORY COMES FROM OUR INFINITE SAVIOR, SO SAYS PSALM 3:3 - KJV. IT IS WITH HIS DIRECTION THAT I WILL PLACE HERE FOR OTHERS TO COPY, PRINT, AND DISTRIBUTE SOME OF WHAT OUR LORD HAS LED ME TO WRITE.
CONDITIONS ARE SHOWN BELOW.lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-64095408634697124172011-08-28T15:20:00.002-04:002013-12-16T11:07:35.644-05:00WE DID THE MATH, AND RECALCULATED<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Scriptures are from the King James Bible.</u></i> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; color: black; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>"Cooked" Books:</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Present minus GOD = dry bones</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Ezekiel 37:3, ...can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wages + sin = death</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Romans 6:23, For the wages of sin is death,...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sinful + lifestyle = damnation</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Romans 13:2, Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Child of hell = lake of fire</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Matthew 23:15, ...child of hell...</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Revelation 21:8, But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone:...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">WE DID THE MATH, AND RECALCULATED.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: lime; color: black; font-size: large;"><b><u><i>Recalculated books:</i></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Confessed sins + obedience to GOD = salvation</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i><b>The Acts 16:30, 31, ...Sirs, what must I do to be saved?</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i><b>And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,... </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Holy loyalty + steadfastness = eternal life</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Romans 6:23, ...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No more death + no more sorrow + no more pain = former things are passed away</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Revelation 21:4, And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tree of life + through the gates = eternally blessed</span><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Revelation 22:14, Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.</span> </span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="background-color: yellow; color: red; font-size: large;"><u>Prayer:</u></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You that because of Your love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness, we Your children did the math and recalculated. Our recalculations led us to Your loving and peace filled arms where we are commanded to love You steadfastly as our FIRST LOVE. Please help us, glorious Father, to be holy as You are holy. </span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Teach us how to love others because Your Word clearly says that without love, we are nothing. And help us to be mindful that we are to forgive for we certainly need forgiveness from You, as well as from others. <span style="color: red;">Also, Your will is that we share Your truths. Please teach us how to do it with love, wisdom, and holy boldness with confidence in Your power to increase upon what we share. </span></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Let us aim to endure faithfully with You, Lord, until the end when we shall hear You say, "Well done, My good and faithful servants. Enter into the joy of your Lord."</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Please lead others, Father, to do the math and to recalculate so that they can have life and have it more abundantly. And lead them, please, to not be moved away from the hope of the gospel.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank You, Lord - Amen</span> </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Below is a topic that I originally posted on December 31, 2010. Here are portions from that subject post with some modifications to the original:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>GOD IS IN EVERY EQUATION</u></b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Be encouraged that GOD is in every aspect of what happens on this great planet earth that He created. Nobody can trump GOD. He is untrumpable. Almighty GOD works to accomplish His plans and He gets things done in most high ways. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">The “know” factor with GOD is a place that is unequaled in power. When we know to the core of our souls that GOD is far above everything, nothing can uproot our solid stance in our Father, the Most High. The GOD we serve is totally about holy business, and He spends no time in sin. Certainly we sin, and need to humble ourselves before our Lord in sincere repentance when we do. Without GOD, we are mere mortals – with Him – we are more than conquerors. He eternally works to get holy missions accomplished. He uses willing servants to work with Him for the fruition of His Master plans. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">For every occurrence, there is evidence of the works of GOD because His word says in <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Isaiah 45:7</span></i></b> that He makes peace, and creates evil.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Amos 3:6, 7</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>…shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we continually love, obey, and trust GOD, He invests more and more into us because He trusts us increasingly based on our adherence to His perfect will. Our faith grows exceedingly, and our charity toward each other abounds. GOD is eternally faithful to His covenant relationship with His holy people. In such, His covenant is irrevocable. We are heirs with GOD and joint heirs with JESUS, the Christ. There is absolute spiritual safety in the everlasting arms of our GOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We possess the greatest words, the greatest power, and the greatest truth - for it abides in us. GOD’s words live, work, and abide forever and shall never pass away – they are forever settled in heaven. The words of the devil pale in comparison to the Words that our GOD speaks. The Words of GOD are Spirit and they are life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are not orphans, people. We have a Divine Father who is our Shepherd. His Word states that His sheep know His voice and a stranger they will not follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are not spiritual hobos bowing to the dictates of the heathen persuasion. We don’t belong to Baal so we should continually conduct ourselves as the victorious servants of GOD that we are. We are to work the Word of GOD – the Holy Bible. The way to work the Word is to work with GOD as He works to fulfill His agenda. Say the Word, do the Word, and inhale and exhale the awesome Word of GOD. Thank our Lord that He equips us to represent as His vessels of honor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why does Satan oppose us? That's his job. He does what he has been destined to do. He is our enemy and his wicked deeds align with that truth. Those that disobey GOD and oppose us are appointed to do such <b><i><span style="color: blue;">(1 Peter 2:8)</span></i></b>. As for GOD’s people, His Word states in <b><i><span style="color: blue;">1 Thessalonians 3:3, “That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.” </span></i></b> And remember that the Lord informs us to think it not strange when Satan works against us. GOD steadfastly works effectively to prove that though evil forces fight against vessels of honor, the vessels of dishonor shall NOT prevail! <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Matthew 16:18, “…and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Does anyone remember the words, “The revolution will not be televised?” The Lord’s revolution will not be televised in the natural manner of things. It will be broadcast on levels that will astound the doubters, and thrill GOD’s people. The forthcoming revolution against the devil shall result in evil hearts melting in the presence of our awesome GOD. Knees will tremble upon the move of Almighty GOD in venues and areas that will witness and receive His messages with signs following! The power and presence of GOD will resound with His Majesty. In deeds, His holiness will explode in ways that will blaze with His brilliance and sovereignty! Truly, He will prove that He is the Majesty on High! Souls will be saved. People will be sanctified, delivered and made whole in GOD. Some will persist in their rebellion against GOD. Woe to them…</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The holy revolution approaches…</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Psalm 90:12</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Proverbs 30:5, 6</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Matthew 13:38</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">GOD says in</span> </span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Exodus 8:23, </i></b></span><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">And I will put a division between my people and thy people:…</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Matthew 13:43</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father….</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">James 1:22</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">The math is done. What's our grade? GOD knows...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Psalm 90:12</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is posted also on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there <a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-post_28.html">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-post_28.html</a></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"></span>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-68752573567448116732011-07-06T07:01:00.006-04:002013-12-16T11:08:14.764-05:00NONE SHALL MAKE THEM AFRAID...<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This morning as I read the Word of GOD, our Lord shared with me that many of His children are afraid. His heart is wounded because many of His people fear the devil while many in the world have no fear of GOD. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b><u>Our Lords says to His people:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Keep yourselves holy, pure, and sanctified and you certainly will not be afraid. My heart grieves because My people fear. Gird up your loins and seek Me for how to come into sure places where fear is <span style="background-color: yellow;">not </span>your companion. That is <span style="background-color: yellow;">not</span> a match made in heaven. I have <span style="background-color: yellow;">not</span> given you a spirit of fear - 2 Timothy 1:7. 1 John 4:18 says, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Arrest fear and sentence it to death in you. In the kingdom of GOD, fear is on death row. Many heathen don't fear Me because too many who profess Me as Lord fear the devil. Reverse the curse, people. Satan should fear you as long as your hearts are pure and your lives habitually holy. Agree with Me. That will be a sure indication to Satan that we are on the same side. Amos 3:3 says, "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" When more of My people come into agreement with Me, You can more powerfully resist the devil and he will flee - James 4:7.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Certainly, I perform My Words. Read on for proof from My Holy Bible:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Job 11:19</b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also thou shalt lie down, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make thee afraid;</span> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Leviticus 26:6</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">And I will give peace...and ye shall lie down, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make you afraid:...</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Ezekiel 34:28</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make them afraid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Jeremiah 30:10</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the Lord; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make him afraid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Jeremiah 46:27</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>..and be in rest and at ease, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make him afraid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Ezekiel 39:26</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>...and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> made them afraid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Micah 4:4</b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">...and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken it.<span style="color: white;">f.</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"> </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Zephaniah 3:13</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> shall make them afraid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Ezekiel 2:6</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Philippians 1:28</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>And in <span style="background-color: yellow;">nothing</span> terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>The Acts 20:24</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>But <span style="background-color: yellow;">none</span> of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Job 5:22</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Psalm 3:6</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>I will <span style="background-color: yellow;">not</span> be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>2 Kings 6:16</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are <span style="background-color: yellow;">more than they that be with them.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Psalm 34:4</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from <span style="background-color: yellow;">all </span>my fears.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><u>Now as for what you will witness more when you consistently live holy and resultantly resist fear:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Deuteronomy 2:4</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>and they shall be afraid of you:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Deuteronomy 28:10</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>My Word reveals that not all people will be saved but, for sure, more will enter My kingdom from the witness of my holy saints. More will come to fear Me through what they witness from My sanctified vessels. More heathen will come to respect Me from the holiness and power that pours forth from My anointed vessels of honor. My love will go and glow from within My people and My glory will be seen upon them - Isaiah 60:2. What vital actions will bring holy powerfully anointed revolution? Pure saints who shine and operate with the Spirit of the only GOOD GOD Almighty. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: yellow; color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Part Two:</u></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday I read an article with the headline, "Thieves strikes at 3 churches during services." Here is the link (I'm not sure how long the article will remain on the subject site) <a href="http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Thieves-Strike-at-3-Churches-During-Services-125007314.html">http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Thieves-Strike-at-3-Churches-During-Services-125007314.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the subject article, it was stated, "Churches have become a target for crimes recently." This a.m. I pondered that and asked the Lord why there has been an increase in such crimes. He shared with me that there is an increase of people who don't fear Him. He further shared that some of that lack of fear is because of the failures of scores of those who are called by His name. Further, many have taken GOD'S longsuffering for granted. He made it vividly clear to me this a.m. that the fear of GOD, for more people, shall come to pass. Why? Because He is about to unleash His fury in their lives up close and personal. This is some scripture content that He shared with me this a.m. :</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Genesis 35:5</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>...and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Isaiah 13:3</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Isaiah 13:7</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart shall melt:</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Isaiah 13:8</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth:... </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some will fear GOD to the point that they will repent with godly sorrow and forsake their wicked ways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The love of GOD can certainly use fear as one means to bring people into His kingdom. He is an awesome GOD and uses whatever means He deems necessary, but surely, this is a season when His fury will be more on display. And He will show the proof because His Word never returns void - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Isaiah 55:11.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Amos 3:7</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Isaiah 59:18</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies;...</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">2 Chroniciles 6:10</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">The Lord therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken:...</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">2 Chronicles 6:17</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Now then, O Lord God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken... </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Romans 10:9</i></b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.</span> </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>More helpful scriptures:</u></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Psalm 56:3</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Psalm 112:7</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Proverbs 3:24</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Isaiah 8:12</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Isaiah 12:2</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Isaiah 51:7</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Isaiah 51:12</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Jeremiah 1:8</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"></span><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/07/none-made-them-afraid.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/07/none-made-them-afraid.html</span></a> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><b><i>NOTE:</i></b></span></u><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is posted also on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/07/none-made-them-afraid.html">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/07/none-made-them-afraid.html</a></span></div>
lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-24153716377897027312011-04-16T12:26:00.007-04:002011-04-16T21:56:31.433-04:00BEAUTY IS HEART DEEP<span style="font-size: large;">This post is primarily for more mature audiences; however, young bloods are welcome to partake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><em>Scriptures are from the King James Bible.</em></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Joshua 14:10-13</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old.</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.</strong></em></span><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day;... </span> </span></strong></em><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb...for an inheritance.</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Numbers 13:30</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few days ago, I grew concerned as I viewed, on me, new signs of physical aging. Quickly, our Lord dissolved my doubts when I went on someone's blog and read these words, "You are beautiful just as you are." That particular blog is one that I don't recall ever visiting. That made it all the more special that our Lord sent me to that post. <span style="background-color: yellow;"><u>Update:</u></span> Karen commented that it was her blog <a href="http://www.hopefaithlife.blogspot.com/">http://www.hopefaithlife.blogspot.com/</a> that I visited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About mid-week, the doubts crept in again. Our Lord told me to search in His Scriptures for the word <span style="background-color: yellow;">beautiful,</span> and to write some of those subject citations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>Here are the ones that our Lord led me to write:</u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Psalm 48:2</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Beautiful for situation, the joy...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Ecclesiastes 3:11</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>He hath made every thing beautiful in his time:...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Song of Solomon 6:4</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Thou art beautiful, O my love,...comely as Jerusalem,...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Isaiah 4:2</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Isaiah 52:7</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>The Acts 3:10</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which happened unto him.</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Later that day, I went to Lidj's blog and our Lord led me to one of her older posts. Guess what it is titled? - <span style="background-color: yellow;">"Beautiful."</span> Tears welled in my eyes as I marveled at how our Lord so dearly met me where I was. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bit later, I went out and walked. I had on earphones as I listened to a gospel selection. Our Lord so moved upon me that, right there in public, I got demonstratively happy in the Holy Spirit. Tears flowed down my cheeks in glorious gratitude to our Lord. At one point, I was so filled that I stopped walking and lifted my arms in holy adoration. I'm not ashamed to praise our Lord in public places. For those who are inclined, here is a link to a post that I did called, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">"PUBLIC PRAISE" </span></span><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2010/11/public-praise.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2010/11/public-praise.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I continued to walk and cry in love to our Father, repeatedly I sang these words, "We're beautiful." I was overcome in the Spirit in </span><span style="font-size: large;">a wondrous way. Glory to GOD'S amazing name! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">American society, for the most part, does not promote love, respect and appreciation for those who are mature in age. They label "old" as unappealing and unattractive. That is NOT what GOD believes nor should we, HIS children. Hey people, GOD'S Word says:</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Psalm 74:12</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>For God is my King of old,...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Psalm 92:14</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Luke 2:36,38</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>And there was one Anna, a prophetess,...she was of great age...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, when we get older, things do "go south," but hey folks, Florida is in the south. It is called the "Sunshine state." We older ones are in <span style="background-color: yellow;">SONSHINE STATES</span>. We must purpose not to let the younger folks dismiss us. We must refuse to believe that we are less attractive because of physical aging factors. And we should not be obsessed with outward beauty. That is worldly conduct. Of course, we should do our best to look attractive and appealing but obsession is sin.<em> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong> <span style="color: blue;">1 Samuel 16:7</span></strong></span><span style="color: blue;"> <span style="color: black;">says</span>,<strong> "...for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."</strong></span></em><span style="color: blue;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About four years ago, I stopped coloring my hair. Yes, I would look younger if I colored it. I reached a point when I said, "It is what it is." One of my then coworkers approached me about my gray hair. She expressed concern that it wasn't attractive. I kindly informed her that "It is what it is" and that I wasn't going to color it anymore. I'm confidently satisfied that it's attractive to the Lord, as well as to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, our Lord led me to streamline my possessions and to, overall, simplify my life. He revealed that my time investments were too much focused on stuff. I testify here that streamlining and simplifying has allowed me to put more emphasis on the more meaningful things in life - most especially - time with our Lord. My gratitude is immense that our Lord shared that with me. The benefits are priceless!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each age category has benefits. We are to be thankful to our Lord, regardless. Since the focus of this post is primarily about the more mature in age, here I will share some benefits to remind us of our value. The more mature oak trees provide shade. The seeds and saplings haven't progressed to that level yet. We more mature agers have wisdom chests - accumulated over years. The saplings gain from our wisdom. We, those who love and serve GOD, know more about who we are - for the most part, we have found ourselves. We have loved and lost - been there done that - and are wiser for the experiences. We are more apt to recognize and discern those who are up to no good. We are typically not inclined to feel entitled - rather we are appreciative of the gifts from GOD. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><strong>Here next I will share about outward image pressures.</strong></u> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Particularly, in the entertainment industry there is a focus on outward beauty. Entertainers, and celebrities are pressured to look good. They do Botox, peels, and surgery in desperation to retain outward beauty. It is such bondage to be obsessed with physical appearances. I feel, particularly, for those in the entertainment industry because they are "forced" to engage in the outward beauty chase to continue to make their livings - at least, that is what they believe. When JESUS is not Lord in lives, deception is a major presence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><strong>This made me smile:</strong></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saw a woman with a t-shirt on that stated, "I'm not fat, I'm fluffy." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other day when I was out and about and walking, our Lord had me to approach people and address them as beautiful and handsome. O</span><span style="font-size: large;">ne question I asked some folks was "How long have you been beautiful?" I approached men, some with numerous missing teeth, and said, "Hi handsome." So many people smiled. It was such a pleasure to express to them about their beauty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At one point, I came upon a man who was heavily drunk. He was sitting on a step drooling, and he looked barely conscious. There were a bunch of people yards away. I walked up to the drunken man and said, "Hi handsome. How long have you been handsome?" He seemed to quicken a bit. One thing that I know is that our Lord told me to say those words to that man. I believe that the spirit in him heard what I spoke.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I walked away, two women looked at at me incredulously because of what I spoke to that drunken disheveled man. I kindly said to them </span><span style="font-size: large;">something like, "We can see his dysfunction but some of us are jacked up on the inside where it isn't outwardly visible." Later our Lord shared with me that that man is somebody's son, somebody's father, somebody's loved one. We don't know, he could be a future minister. GOD called him handsome for a reason.</span> <span style="color: blue;"><em> </em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Romans 4:17</em> says,<em> "...before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were."</em></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>1 Corinthians 4:18</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. </strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We, as children of GOD'S kingdom, should not focus on the things of the world. Our holy roles are not to subscribe to the world's standards. <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="color: blue;"><em><strong>Romans 12:2</strong> </em>says<em>,<strong> "And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."</strong></em> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Colossians 3:1,2</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.</strong></em></span><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.</span> </span></strong></em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love, Sandra</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">your mature aged sister who is immensely glad to serve GOD, our <em><strong><span style="color: blue;">"King of old" - Psalm 74:12.</span></strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>GOD calls us beautiful. His witness surpasses <span style="background-color: yellow;">all</span> others. </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>1 John 5:9</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><em><strong>If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater:...</strong></em></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Sandra</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Saturday April 16, 2011</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is posted also on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there </span><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/04/beauty-is-heart-deep.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/04/beauty-is-heart-deep.html</span></a></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></div>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-62691084605779761262011-04-05T09:03:00.007-04:002013-12-16T11:09:52.903-05:00SCRIPTURE JOY, AND WE ALL NEED TO CHANGE<span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Scriptures are from the King James Bible.</u></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Philippians 3:12-14</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all need to change - sinners and Christians. Of course, sinners need salvation and to accept JESUS as Savior, and to choose to obey the Word of GOD. We, Christians, need to change, as well. Recently, I heard a pastor express that some Christians are born-again but they are NOT holy. I believe that, often, Christians are the butt of jokes in mainstream society because holiness is NOT a lifestyle for many people who profess Christ as their Lord and Savior. </span><span style="font-size: large;">If holiness is steadfastly on display, the results will be more respect and reverence for GOD. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Certainly, holiness, in demonstration, brings on persecution. But it is one thing to be mocked for righteousness sake. It is quite another thing to be mocked for unrighteousness sake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Herod had John the Baptist killed because John was holy. Even though Herod had John killed, the Bible states in <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Mark 6:20, "For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an <span style="background-color: yellow;">holy</span>, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly." </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the book of <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Exodus</span></i></b>, as wicked as king Pharaoh was, he knew that Moses was holy. </span><span style="font-size: large;">In the book of <b><i><span style="color: blue;">1 Samuel</span></i></b>, it reveals that Saul knew that David was holy. It says in <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>1 Samuel 18:12, 14, 15, "</i></b></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">And Saul was afraid of David, <span style="background-color: yellow;">because the Lord was with him</span>, and was departed from Saul. </span><span style="font-size: large;">And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him. </span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself <span style="background-color: yellow;">very</span> wisely, he was afraid of him." </i></b><span style="color: black;">And</span><b><i> 2 Samuel 3:1 says, "Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker."</i></b> <span style="color: black;">Clearly, our Lord is with those who are holy.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the book of <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Daniel</span></i></b>, king Darius knew that Daniel was holy. He was <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"sore displeased,"</span></i></b> and could not sleep because he had had Daniel placed in the den of lions. <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Daniel 6:14, 18</i></b> <span style="color: black;">states,</span> <b><i>"Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him."</i></b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Daniel 3</span></i></b>, king Nebuchadnezzar knew that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were holy. He made a decree in <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Daniel 3:29</i></b>. It states, <b><i>"Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the GOD of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other GOD that can deliver after this sort." </i></b></span>And <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Daniel 3:30</span></i></b> states that the king promoted the three men with the furnace testimony. Specifically, it states, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province Babylon."</span></i></b> Babylon was the region of their captivity! Our GOD is NOT limited by our placements or our circumstances.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are we holy enough to be recognized as such? Do we steadfastly shine as Moses did in <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Exodus 34:30</span></i></b>? It says, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone;..."</span></i></b> As I shared in a previous post, when I lived in Tampa, a crack addict said that she saw an aura on me. Also, when in Tampa, I rode the bus the second time with a man when he said to me, "I see JESUS all over you." I didn't mention those accounts to boast of me, but to boast of the power of our Lord when we steadfastly and utterly yield to His will. When we are holy, heathen and Christians KNOW it. We can glory in tribulations when they come as a result of our holiness. <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Romans 5:3</i></b> <span style="color: black;">states,</span><b><i> "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also:..."</i></b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Holiness is an ongoing process. If we don't continue to move ahead in our Lord, we become "stuck on stupid." The other day I said to our Lord, "I need to change." He will lead as to how that needs to develop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, we help sinners, but we should remain mindful that sinners help us, as well. Some of them are kinder and more generous than some Christians. Numerous sinners volunteer, and serve others. Overall, do enough Christians serve others? Or do we do more to serve ourselves in the safe and comfortable confines of our homes and church buildings? <span style="color: blue;"> <b><i>Galatians 6:2</i></b> <span style="color: black;">says</span><b><i><span style="color: black;">,</span> "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."</i></b></span> Do we sufficiently fulfil that law of Christ? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel pity for sinners who don't know our Lord, and pray regularly for their salvation. Increasingly, though, I feel pity for, and pray for those Christians who have been born-again for years yet choose to be carnal. The result of such choices is that, for the most part, those Christians are spiritually unprofitable and dead. <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>Romans 8:6 </i></b>says<b><i>, "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." </i></b></span>Their unwise choices to be about death means that the best of GOD is unavailable to them. How pitiful is that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all need to change - sinners and Christians. We need to help each other. There are lessons that we gain from sinners and there are lessons that they gain from us. We all have valuable contributions to make from our pool of experiences. We shouldn't outright dismiss the knowledge and wisdom bases of sinners just because they don't know our Lord. GOD has deposited valuable talents and gifts in ALL of His creations. When I lived in a homeless shelter, our Lord allowed me to learn from drug addicts and alcoholics, and He allowed them to learn from me. I am grateful for their deposits into my character base. Please know that I don't promote being friends with the world. That is biblically unsound. I do heartily promote that we seek our Lord for discernment in how to lovingly and wisely engage with others - sinners and saints. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all need to change. For the glory of GOD, what changes do we need to make in our attitudes, and lifestyles? How can we better serve our Lord, and others? Love must be a core ingredient - without love, we are nothing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We must evolve. None of us has arrived. We are all students and teachers. We won't truly arrive unless we do the will of our Lord, and when we exit this earth to arrive in heaven. Until then, we must evolve to become better and better with a steadfast aim for the BEST. That can only be successfully done with GOD as our FIRST LOVE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why settle...when the optimum is attainable?</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>2 Corinthians 3:18</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are <span style="background-color: lime;">changed </span>into the same image <span style="background-color: yellow;">from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: large;">2 Corinthians 7:1</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, <span style="background-color: yellow;">perfecting holiness</span> in the fear of God. </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Tuesday April 5, 2011</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Tuesday April 5, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is posted also on my MAIN <span style="color: blue;">READ-ONLY</span> blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/04/scripture-joy-and-we-all-need-to-change.html">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/04/scripture-joy-and-we-all-need-to-change.html</a></span></div>
lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-21851182709996234432011-03-11T11:15:00.017-05:002013-12-16T11:10:21.993-05:00GOD SAYS IN 3 JOHN 4 - I HAVE NO GREATER JOY THAN TO HEAR THAT MY CHILDREN WALK IN TRUTH<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Scriptures are from the King James Bible.</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For weeks I "wrestled" with our Lord about posting some realities that I experienced. The main concern is that I would be judging those who professed to be Christians. When I would "push back" from the inclination to share, our Lord would provide more confirmations that He desired me to post what I experienced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In some previous posts, I shared about some of my spiritual failures and our Lord's forgiveness after I repented and amended my ways. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The Holy Bible states that we all sin and come short of GOD's glory - <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Romans 3:23</span></i></b>. But when "Christians" indulge in a habitual practice of sin - that is death existence. <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Romans 8:6</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This morning our Lord reminded me that years ago when I was a baby Christian, I made a statement, "I can tell Christians anything." Of course, that was a statement made in ignorance because then I believed that I could trust all Christians. Our Lord further told me that I had to post these truths because some baby Christians will read this post. They need to know that all "Christians" cannot be trusted. My many eye-opening experiences revealed that we are to<span style="background-color: yellow;"> love and forgive people</span>, including Christians, but that <span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><b>trust</b></span> must be proven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My spirit bears witness, based on my experiences, that "in the church," there are more with Satan than with our Lord as truth walkers in the kingdom of GOD. Also, in the book of Revelation, of the seven churches, five of the seven were rebuked by our Lord. Some months ago, I heard a Christian music artist state that most of his hurt came from "church" people. With that account, among others, I came to grips about my sentiments relative to the state of Christianity. I was relieved that I wasn't paranoid or gripped by pessimism. The state is a reality. Praise GOD - I am grateful for my eye-opening experiences of being betrayed by some "Christians" because the lessons have proven to be beneficial. It is so helpful to know. <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Hosea 4:6</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:..." </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, we know that there ARE truth walkers in the kingdom of GOD. I have met some fervent, sincere, righteous people who love our Lord in earnest. Praise GOD for that - but the reality is that I have met more who profess as said in <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Titus 1:16</span></i></b> which states, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate."</span></i></b> Currently, Christianity, as a whole, has a blighted reputation and it is NOT all due to Satan and unjustified criticism from sinners. <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>2 Chronicles 7:14 </i></b><span style="color: black;">states</span><span style="color: black;">,</span><b><i> "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."</i></b></span> May we, in earnest, be DOERS of GOD'S Holy Bible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other Christians may have testimonies of being surrounded by steadfastly godly</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Christian brothers and sisters in Christ. Glory to GOD! But the reality is that all of us don't have such experiences.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to my hesitancy about sharing some of my realities - our Lord reminded me that the Holy Bible gives accounts of spiritual failures </span><span style="font-size: large;">and the disobedient actions of GOD's people and others, such as Adam, Eve, Peter, Paul, Jezebel, and Ahab. The accounts are the realities of human conditions. And our Lord reminded me that we are to judge with RIGHTEOUS judgment. <b><i><span style="color: blue;">1 Corinthians 2:15</span></i></b> states, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"But he that is spiritual judgeth all things,..."</span></i></b> And <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>2 Corinthians 10:6</i></b> <span style="color: black;">states,</span><b><i> "And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled."</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are all works in progress. We know that GOD can change anybody and that people do change and become better. We have changed because of GOD in our lives, and our choices to obey Him. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We learn obedience from the things that we experience, and the things that we suffer - <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Hebrews 5:8</span></i></b>. My prayer is that we will continue to work with our Father GOD to be the best that He expects. Also, my prayer is that others will become truth walkers who DO what GOD teaches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Philippians 3:2</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>...beware of evil workers,...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Matthew 7:15, 16</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Ye shall know them by their fruits...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Colossians 3:25</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Matthew 7:21</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.</i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Psalm 118:7</span></i></b><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>Matthew 10:36</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are we to fear the foes in our own Christian households? Not at all.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> When we have pure hearts and clean hands, there is NOTHING to fear. Fear is our enemy - faith is our friend. <b><i><span style="color: blue;">Philippians 1:28, "And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But we are to do as it states in <span style="color: blue;"><b><i>1 John 4:1, "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God:..."</i></b> </span><span style="color: black;">And more vitally, we are to <span style="background-color: yellow;">love and forgive people</span>, but remember that <b><span style="color: red;">trust</span></b> must be proven. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we steadfastly aim to please GOD, He honors our actions. <b><i><span style="color: blue;">1 Samuel 2:30</span></i></b> states, <b><i><span style="color: blue;">"...but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed." </span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Deuteronomy 31:6</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will <span style="background-color: yellow;">not </span>fail thee, nor forsake thee.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b><i>NOTE:</i></b></span></u> <span style="color: black;">This topic is posted also on my MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at <a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</a>. </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there <a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/03/before-tampa.html">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/03/before-tampa.html</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love to you all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">SON</span> dweller,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Washington, DC 20013</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Friday March 11, 2011</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-20971132418576895882011-03-02T08:56:00.007-05:002013-12-16T11:12:05.810-05:00SATAN BOWS TO THE STRONG ARM OF GOD<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday a "cloud" was on me. Praise to our GOD that it has lifted. He told me to share that information because, presently, others have clouds on them. Please partake of this heavenly meal, compliments of our Blessed Father GOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Scriptures are from the King James Bible.</u></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Nahum 1:7</i></b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">The Lord is good, a strong hold</span> in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.</span> </i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many Christians are familiar with <b><i>2 Corinthians 10:4</i></b> which says,</span><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)</span> </i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But less are familiar with the scripture from <b><i>Nahum 1:7</i></b> stated above. The Lord is a holy <span style="background-color: yellow;">strong hold.</span> Satan has strongholds that we must pull down - even in ourselves because we can allow ourselves to be gripped by evil strongholds. But Hallelujah that <span style="background-color: yellow;">GOD is a strong hold </span>with a righteous right hand and a holy arm. Oh Glory to His invincible name! <b><i>Psalm 48:10</i></b> says, <b><i>"According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness." </i></b> And <b><i>Isaiah 41:10</i></b> heartily assures us. <b><i>It says, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Lord told me to use His Word, and to praise Him to vanquish the cloud. We must do something when those clouds come to affect us. Faith without works is dead. I do believe that our Lord tolerates from us a "season" of depression and grief, etc. But He does NOT expect such to be prolonged. We must use GOD'S Word to fight our way out of the clouds that aim to suck us in to dismal states. I heard it said, "What we feed will dominate." Let us not feed those evil strong holds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we righteously use GOD'S Word, He confirms His Word with signs following. <b><i>Mark 16:17</i></b> says, <b><i>"And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils;...</i></b> And <b><i>Mark 16:20 says, "And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and <span style="background-color: yellow; color: black;">confirming the word with signs following..."</span></i></b> Notice that it says, "the Lord working <span style="background-color: yellow;">with</span> them."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are at war, people. Praise GOD that we are NOT without weapons. The weapons of our warfare are NOT carnal but mighty through GOD - <b><i>2 Corinthians 10:4</i></b>. And because our weapons are mighty through GOD, <b><i>Jeremiah 1:19</i></b> is true for us. It says, <b><i>"And they shall fight against thee; but they shall <span style="background-color: yellow;">not </span>prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee."</i></b> We can most assuredly believe that because GOD said it - His Word does NOT return void - <b><i>Isaiah 55:11.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Here is more Word of GOD weaponry:</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Psalm 44:3</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and <span style="color: blue;">thine arm</span>, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Psalm 89:10</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>...thou hast scattered thine enemies with <span style="color: blue;">thy strong arm</span>.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Psalm 98:1</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>O sing unto the Lord a new song for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and <span style="color: blue;">his holy arm</span>, hath gotten him the victory.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Psalm 136:12</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>With a strong hand, and with a <span style="color: blue;">stretched out arm</span>: for his mercy endureth for ever.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>The Acts 13:17</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with <span style="color: blue;">an high arm</span> brought he them out of it.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>1 Peter 4:1</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, <span style="color: blue;">arm yourselves likewise</span> with the same mind:.. </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Washington, DC 20013</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Written March 2, 2011</span></i></b>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-30922760245281490572011-02-23T06:56:00.009-05:002013-12-16T11:10:56.155-05:00HAIL ! THERE'S A LION IN THE LAMB<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>Isaiah 42:13</i></span><i><br /></i><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man, </i></span><br />
<i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">he shall stir up jealousy </span><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">like a man of war: </span></i><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>he shall cry, yea, roar; </i></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>he shall prevail against his enemies.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Scriptures are from the King James Bible, except <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Corinthians 13:2,</span></i></b> which is from the Amplified Bible.</u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>John 1:29</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Revelation 5:5</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>..behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda,... </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Proverbs 30:30</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>1 Corinthians 13:2 - AMP</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>...but have not love (God's love in me) I am nothing...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hebrews 4:12</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, ...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Isaiah 49:2</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword;</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Luke 1:80</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, our Lord emphasized to me that JESUS is a Lamb, and a Lion - both are representative of His character. The composition of our characters should reflect the attributes of both, as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Typically, in many circles, including religious ones, emphasis is placed on the lamb characteristics of JESUS. I obtained from <i>The New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition,</i> the following definitions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- Lamb - figurative - used as the epitome of meekness, gentleness, or innocence</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- Lionhearted - brave and determined</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">People who desire to continue in their sin habits favor the lamb qualities of JESUS, and His followers. Seldom do they desire the lion qualities. The Lion roars, and is bold, brave and determined. Many folks are just not feeling the jungle fever. They'd rather camp in the pastures where gentleness strokes them. In extreme, neither represents the balance of life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is absolute that GOD is love. The depth of His love motions is beyond our finite ability to comprehend. But this much I KNOW - GOD's love is not confined to whispers, blessings, and gentle strokes. GOD also warns, shouts, roars, and renders punishment for evil sinful actions. He is not mocked. If we sow to the Spirit, we reap life. If we sow to death, that is what we reap. To be spiritually minded is life and peace. The proof is in the Holy Bible where we can read about the FULL gospel. This earth is full of walking "dead" people. We must thrive in GOD to witness life to them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's visit <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Luke</span></i></b> where it describes John the Baptist. It states in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Luke 1:80</span></i></b> that he <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>"was in the deserts till the day of his shewing."</b></i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> When John came out of the deserts, he was not timid. He was lionhearted. This is just some of what he said, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Luke 3:7-9,</span></i></b> when he came out, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"...O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance,... And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What was the response to John's fiery rhetoric? <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Luke 3:10,12,14</span></i></b> answers that. <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Verse 10, "And the <span style="background-color: yellow;">people</span> asked him, saying, What shall we do then? Verse 12, Then came also <span style="background-color: yellow;">publicans</span> to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? Verse 14, And the <span style="background-color: yellow;">soldiers </span>likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do?" </span></i></b> As we go further, we read in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">verse 19</span></i></b> that John reproved King Herod for having his brother's wife, and <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"for all the evils which Herod had done." </span></i></b> Wow! John came out in full blast, didn't he? His utterances sound like lion roar "speak" to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let's visit the book of <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The Acts</span></i></b>. This is what Peter had to say to a man in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The Acts 8:21,22, "Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee."</span></i></b> And in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The Acts 13:10,</span></i></b> Paul had this to say, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"...O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?"</span></i></b> When the magistrates sent to let Paul and Silas out of prison "privily," Paul spoke these words in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The Acts 16:37, "...They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."</span></i></b> What did the magistrates do? <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The Acts 16:39</span></i></b> answers that question. It states, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"And they came and besought them, and brought them out,..."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here I will share several of my experiences. We need to watch the company that we keep. Years ago, when I was backslidden, a dear Christian mentor of mine informed me that, due to my spiritual condition, she could not engage with me anymore. </span><span style="font-size: large;">As long as I was outside of our Lord's will, we couldn't be friends. I respected her for her choice to choose GOD'S will. <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Romans 16:17</span></i></b> says, <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned and avoid them." </i></b></span><span style="color: black;"> I must mention here that our Lord does expect us to engage, as He leads, with those who need to be exposed to our lights for purposes of the gospel. But we must watch to practice, as well, what it states in </span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>1 Corinthians 5:11, "But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat." </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During my last shelter experience, one night I was in jungle fever mode when I was talking to some people there. The lion in me was in motion. Well, at one point, I said more than the Lion of Juda deemed acceptable. As soon as I got to my assigned room, the Holy Spirit convicted me, and told me that I had to go to those people to seek forgiveness. Immediately, I did as He instructed. Another day, some months ago, again, I was wearing </span><span style="font-size: large;">my lion's "mane," though not on a high energy level. I was on the bus and was engaged in a pleasant conversation with a Christian woman who I had never seen before. Before she boarded, I had been engaged in conversation with the bus driver about something. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I had disengaged with him and began to talk with her. A few minutes later, I resumed communication with the bus driver. At a certain point, I got out of order in my communication with him. The Christian woman rebuked me. I cannot recall what she said but I do remember that it was only a few short quick words spoken with authority. Right away, I knew that GOD had spoke through her mouth to my ears. Immediately, after she uttered those words of rebuke, I shifted gears and got back into holy formation. Thank GOD for people who do lion duties. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I heard Bishop T.D. Jakes make a statement that had a profound impact on me. He stated, "JESUS had one Judas out of 12 disciples. Many pastors today have 11 Judas' out of 12 disciples." Also recently I read this phrase, "...new levels of cruelty and intimidation." When I read that, our Lord quickened my spirit. He reminded me of the scripture in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">2 Timothy 3:13, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived."</span></i></b> He also alerted me to the scripture that follows that one. It says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;"</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Lord encouraged me with His truth that though evil people shall become colder and colder for their father, the Devil - holy people shall become hotter and hotter for our Father, GOD, and His worthy righteous causes. Thank you, Lord! As I mentioned earlier this week in another post, we can be surrounded by "polar bears." The Lion in our hearts can keep us warm, determined and assured. The heat that burns in us will cause some of those polar bears to come in from the cold. They will be drawn to the Son shine that glows from the SOURCE -CREATOR, Almighty GOD!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of us have come out of the deserts for our shewing. Thanks be unto GOD for our seasons with Him "in the trenches." We have no intentions of being on the ropes while Satan pummels us </span><span style="font-size: large;">with his viciousness. No, we are not pushovers for the kingdom of darkness. We choose not to "buy" what he is "selling." The Devil shall not bully us into submission for engagement in his dark deeds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Lord has pinned on me my revenger badge. He has done the same for others, as well. <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>2 Corinthians 10:6</i></b> </span><span style="color: black;">says,</span><b><i><span style="color: #38761d;"> "And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Romans 13:4</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"...But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."</span></i></b> And in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Corinthians 4:21, </span></i></b>Paul asks this question, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?"</span></i></b> GOD issues His revenger badges to those who have sufficiently learned to love, and that includes love for those who oppose GOD. But of course, we know that GOD, in His sovereignty, can use any means for His revenge purposes. Back in the day, I rebuked people from a posture of self-righteousness. Love was NOT in the mix. GOD did NOT give me a revenger badge until He had humbled me. He taught me to love to an extent that He can trust me to use said badge in holy ways. Certainly, GOD trusts His faithful that are in every part of His blessed earth. Life is a journey and we must continue to learn and to teach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, we all have our flesh "moments" and need to repent and forsake that which displeases our Lord. But if we routinely walk with JESUS, He trusts us with His best. <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Corinthians 2:14,15</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things,..."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is much that I don't understand about the matter of Lamb and Lion. GOD "wired" some of His children to have more lamb characteristics than lion, and some to have more lion characteristics than lamb. But I do believe that none of us should have an extreme of one or the other. May GOD help us all to know wisely that <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" - Ecclesiastes 3:1. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for me, our Lord has made it abundantly clear - I am, mostly, in the jungle with the rest of the feline creations. But we deeply love those who our Lord has wired to, mostly, be in lamb mode. Only GOD knows precisely where we all belong, and how we fit into His MASTER plan. None of GOD's missions are in vain. All of His followers perform vital assignments. When our Lord "marshals His troops" there is a formidable formation against the powers of darkness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>This is my roar out:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">GOD wound us up and "jack is out of the box" to set it off in the name of JESUS! Squeeze us and out comes JESUS juice. This is how we roll, people. Oh yes, this is how we roll!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>2 Samuel 3:1</i></b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.</span> </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Washington, DC 20013</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Wednesday February 23, 2011</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is also posted on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span><br />
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lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-1962972807629459962011-02-21T15:43:00.020-05:002011-02-22T07:36:12.207-05:00OFF WITH THEIR HEADS! HOW DARE THEY THINK WITH THE MIND OF CHRIST!<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Scriptures are from the King James Bible.</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Philippians 2:5</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:</em></strong></span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Galatians 1:10</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Galatians 1:12</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by revelation of Jesus Christ. </span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sound and wise counsel is something that we all need. We need to receive it and we need to give it. But it is vital to seek our Lord for His infinite counsel. The counsel of GOD trumps all other advice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the most part, from the outset, our Lord "wired" me as one who doesn't "go along to get along." That was my M.O. in the world and it is my M.O. now as I walk with JESUS. I have often challenged the status quo and questioned obvious abuses, especially in the area of authority. Abuses of authority have, for as long as I can remember, deeply disturbed me. In one of my previous places of employment, my supervisor teasingly nicknamed me D.A. - short for District Attorney. I steadfastly hungered for justice - still do. O</span><span style="font-size: large;">ur Lord has taught me more about how to feed that hunger in righteous ways. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My time spent "in the trenches" with our Lord has progressed to where He has situated me such that I am rarely fazed by what people think of me relative to my earnest aim to please our Lord. He does lead me to seek and heed counsel but mostly, I hear directly from our Lord as to what actions to pursue. Daily I am in His Word, and in prayer, and communion with Him. It is in those times that I gain the bulk of my instructions and revelations from our Lord. Sermons and Christian programs are helpful aids, as well. I'm sure that others can relate that, often, our Lord provides confirmations, from His elected resources, of what He has shared with us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be to our detriment to heed the counsel of man above the counsel of GOD. We can worry, "What will people think?" What people think shouldn't intimidate us if we KNOW that we have sure directions from GOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all have drama, issues and foolish actions that we engage in. We miss the marks but praise GOD that we can repent and forsake our wicked ways and receive forgiveness from our merciful Lord. We all have matters that we haven't conquered. GOD knows our hearts. He expects us to love righteousness and to hate iniquity. When we do our best to overcome, GOD honors our steps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We cannot afford, spiritually or otherwise, to waste energy on the foolish judgmental conduct of others. And we don't always owe people explanations about why we obey GOD. If our Lord leads us to explain, that is reasonable. It helps to be mindful that those who are unrighteous in their judgments are not doing that which is acceptable to GOD. <strong>Psalm 19:14 says, "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer."</strong> There is no win if GOD is displeased. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong><em>Hosea 1:2</em></strong>, GOD told Hosea <strong><em>"Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms..."</em></strong> What do you think people thought about that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong><em>Judges 11</em></strong>, Jephthah, "the son of an harlot," was "thrust out." Later those who thrust him out called upon him to be their captain. </span><span style="font-size: large;">GOD thought enough of Jephthah to appoint him a judge. Judge Jephthah went on to subdue the enemy. Initially, what did </span><span style="font-size: large;">people think? They thought that Jephthah was inferior because his mother was "an harlot." Eventually, what did people think? He was a "mighty man of valour" who they needed to be their captain. GOD'S thoughts always trump our thoughts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I once heard Pastor Fred testify that a significant financial church investment opportunity came up for a vote among him and his board members. Pastor Fred stated that he received from our Lord a "no" on the investment opportunity. The board majority voted yes. Pastor shared that he didn't feel comfortable using his pastoral authority to go against the board majority so he went along with their choice. The investment was unwise and resulted in the loss of the entire financial investment. Pastor Fred said something like, "I had to get up BY MYSELF in front of the church body to tell them that we had lost that significant amount of money." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Years ago, I was the hold-out juror in a criminal case. Fellow jurors became angry at me because they were ready to leave. I believe that Mother's Day or some holiday was approaching. I refused to cave under their anger. It got "cold" in that room because of my hold-out status.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I informed the other jurors that, according to the judge's instructions, I wasn't convinced that I should change my position. Further, I said that I was prepared to remain firm in my position unless evidentiary revelations and reasonable arguments were presented by them to convince otherwise. Also, I said something like, "I plan to be here until..." The jury foreman glumly responded, "I believe you." By then, the room was in "freeze mode." I was surrounded by "polar bears." The lion in my heart kept me warm, determined, and assured. Anyway, I cannot recall precisely, but it was at least another day or two before I was convinced. What did the people think of me? My choice was not "embraced." Did I have any regrets? - Not at all.<br />
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Relative to the Little Rock Nine, in 1957, a white woman, Grace Lorch, rescued one of the Nine, Elizabeth, from an angry white mob. Grace stepped out ALONE to help that terrified black child. It was a dangerous act executed by a brave woman. I have another post forthcoming that shares more about that event in history. Did Grace wonder what people would think? Perhaps - but we know what she did - she acted courageously, regardless of what people thought. Also, Grace clearly had awareness that her actions could have further incited the crowd. Her valor froze the mob, and she and Elizabeth made it safely away from there.<br />
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In <strong><em>Galatians 2</em></strong>, we read where Peter was eating with the Gentiles until his fellow Jews arrived. Peter then withdrew and separated from the Gentiles for fear of what the Jews would think. <strong><em>Galatians 2:13</em></strong> says,<strong><em> "And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him;..." </em></strong><br />
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When Paul saw that they <strong>"walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel,"</strong> he rebuked Peter <strong><em>"before them all."</em></strong> Paul withstood Peter <strong><em>"to the face."</em></strong> What Peter did affected others as they followed his "lead." And certainly, those unrighteous actions affected the Gentiles from whom they withdrew. What a mess - all because Peter and his "crew" were intimidated by what the Jews would think. Paul took holy authority over that nonsense. What did GOD think? <strong><em>"Well done, thou good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:21.</em></strong><br />
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JESUS walked on this earth in flesh form and did our Father's business. Did he unreasonably concern himself with what people thought - above the desires of our Father? No, our innocent Savior allowed Himself to be crucified so that we could be saved from our sins, and have life more abundantly. What did GOD think? <strong><em> "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:17.</em></strong><br />
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Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Washington, DC 20013</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:nowgloryacts@yahoo.com">nowgloryacts@yahoo.com</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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Written Monday February 21, 2011 </span>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-46195796040305017762011-01-23T16:58:00.003-05:002013-12-16T11:12:30.551-05:00ESTIMATION MATTERS<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Scriptures from the King James Bible</u></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post is inspired by Timothy who made this statement (used here by permission) about Satan in the comment area on blog LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at <a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</a> under the topic, <span style="background-color: yellow;">"FEAR FACTOR - YOKE DESTROYED - ISAIAH 10:27..." dated Monday January 17, 2011:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">"While we should not fear the devil, we should respect him and his diabolical wisdom. That wisdom is powerful. He could sell a used car salesman a refrigerator in Alaska!”</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Our Lord quickened my spirit when I read Timothy's comment. Later He told me to write a post to expand on the matter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My belief is that next in line after GOD, JESUS and THE HOLY SPIRIT, and the holy angels - is Satan - relative to intelligence and power. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We, the people of GOD can be in danger, spiritually and otherwise if we underestimate Satan as we can be if we overestimate him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Satan is a warrior, albeit on the wrong side - but a warrior he is. By no means is he a lightweight. While he cannot, of course, defeat the most High GOD, who is FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT, or GOD's purposes, Satan is a formidable opponent against the forces of purity. Those with pure hearts and clean hands are prime targets for Satan's opposition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Satan "shoots" at us, he is NOT shooting blanks. His ammo has the potential to kill in more ways than one. He operates with cold-blooded skilled calculations. He is a strategic and highly intelligent operative. He has a kingdom - the kingdom of darkness, and he is the god of this world - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">2 Corinthians 4:4.</span></i></b> Remember it tells us in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Ephesians 6:12, "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." </span></i></b></span><b><i><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Devil lurks, ensnares, beguiles, deceives, and knows precisely what "buttons" of ours to push and when - often when we are at our most vulnerable. He is adept at ambushes and he uses "high-tech" surveillance methods. His job title includes cunning manipulator. He takes people captive - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">2 Timothy 2:26</span></i></b>. <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Genesis 3:1</i></b></span> says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made."</span></i></b> <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"Yea, hath God said,...?" - Genesis 3:1. "...If thou be the Son of God,..." - Matthew 4:6.</span></i></b> Now we need to remember that Satan had/has "the nerve" to challenge JESUS! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Satan has doctrines - the <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"doctrines of devils,"</span></i></b> it says in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Timothy</span></i></b> <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">4:1, and "seducing spirits."</span></i></b> Also, we are warned in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Matthew 16:6, "Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No, people, Satan cannot be underestimated. An excellent example is how he was able to use the disciple Peter in chapter <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">16</span></i></b> in the gospel of <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Matthew.</span></i></b> In verse <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">17</span></i></b>, it says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." </span></i></b></span><span style="font-size: large;">Very shortly thereafter in verse <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">23</span></i></b>, we read where Jesus rebuked Peter. It says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:..."</span></i></b> Peter had just got "a word" from GOD (verse <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">17</span></i></b>)! And in the same chapter Jesus needed to rebuke him. None of us is above such lapses. May our GOD help us all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Matthew 8:28</span></i></b> tells us, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"...there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, <span style="background-color: yellow;">exceeding fierce</span>, so that <span style="background-color: yellow;">no man</span> might pass by that way."</span></i></b> We cannot afford to lose the awareness that Satan is fierce. Also, it is imperative to remain mindful that he often turns on "charm" and transforms into an angel of light, as do his ministers, so says <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">2 Corinthians 11:14,15.</span></i></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Satan is on the prowl. Here is an excellent example from our Lord's Word in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Luke 11:24, 25, 26:</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>"When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>"And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>"Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first."</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The above clearly reveals that it is dangerous for us NOT to be filled with the Spirit of GOD with his Word in our hearts to DO it steadfastly! <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">James 1:22</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As Timothy said, <span style="color: blue;">"While we should not fear the devil, we should respect him and his diabolical wisdom. That wisdom is powerful." </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Certainly, Satan's wisdom is <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"earthly, sensual, devilish" - James 1:22</span></i></b> - but it is wisdom, nonetheless.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Jude 9</i></b></span> states, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee." Z</span></i></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">echariah 3:2, "And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan:.."</span></i></b> And <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Daniel 10:12, 13</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard and I am come for thy words.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>"But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me;..." </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No, people, Satan ain't no joke! It is critical that we strive, in earnest, NOT to be ignorant of his devices. The Word of GOD states in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">2 Timothy 3:13, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."</span></i></b> With that being the truth, we of GOD's kingdom need to increasingly wax holy! <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Job 17:9, "The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger." </i></b><span style="color: black;">And </span><b><i>Job 16:17, 19, "...my prayer is pure." Also, now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high."</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We need to faithfully abide under the shadow of the Almighty - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Psalm 91</span></i></b>. There is no way that we can be victorious without obedience to the Word of GOD. We do NOT have, within us, anything near powerful enough to conquer Satan, except <span style="background-color: yellow;">through GOD. </span> Further, we do not want to be in positions where this happens to us as shown in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The</span></i></b> <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Acts 19:15,16, "And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?" And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled..." </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we walk with GOD, we have no need to fear Satan but we do need to respect that our Lord has allowed him to have a temporal kingdom - dark though it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Praise GOD</span><span style="font-size: large;"> that His kingdom is the only kingdom that cannot be destroyed. <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Daniel 7:27 says, "And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;"><u>Here are some scriptures to encourage us in our righteous journeys:</u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>2 Peter 2:9</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,...</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>John 14:17</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Proverbs 16:4</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.</i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">John 14:30 </span> </span></i></b><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>...for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>The Acts 28:5</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandra </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Sunday January 23, 2011</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-29488854696428919852011-01-20T20:48:00.002-05:002013-12-16T11:13:01.806-05:00SPINACH IS ON THE MENU<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Joshua 1:8</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>John 17:17</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post is inspired by a <i>Charisma</i> magazine article that I received, via e-mail, this week. The article by Pastor Dennis Cramer is titled, "It's Time to Dust Off Your Bible." He mentioned that "Biblical ignorance is on the increase in the church, even to epidemic levels!"</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Pastor Cramer went on to elaborate about the spiritual dangers of biblical ignorance. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;"><u>Here is what our Lord further shared with me about the matter:</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knowledge of His Word is vital to DO what it commands. Regular engagement with the Holy Bible is essential nourishment for our spirits. In <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Psalm 119, "thy word"</span></i></b> is mentioned at least 35 times. That, among other Bible indications, clearly shows that regular communion with our Lord, through His Word, is mandatory for spiritual potency and profitability. <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Psalm 119:11 says, "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some readers here are old enough to remember the Popeye the sailor man cartoon. Popeye was small in stature with muscular forearms. He would eat spinach and gain enormous strength from its digestion. Spinach was the source of his courageous character. Without spinach, Popeye was a mere mortal man. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Lord emphasized to me that Popeye was a military man - a sailor. A sailor man with a penchant for a spinach diet. He knew what gave him his edge and he regularly went for it. Spinach was a mainstay on soldier Popeye's menu. The anchor for the sailor man was iron-contained spinach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I looked up spinach and found that it is high in nutritional value and extremely rich in antioxidants. Spinach is also considered a rich source of iron. <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are soldiers in the army of GOD. His Word is our spinach. When the Holy Bible is a mainstay on our menus, as we steadfastly purpose to search through and to do it, we are NOT mere mortals, but supernatural vessels in the hands of our Lord fit for our Master's use. GOD'S Word is extremely rich and spiritually high in nutritional value. It is our anchor as we sail the stormy seas of life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hebrews 4:12</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hebrews 6:19</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast,... </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Irregular or no engagement with GOD and His Word is akin to beached whales. Such disengagement renders us spiritually unprofitable and weak. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continued existence "out of the water" </span><span style="font-size: large;">results in death. <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Romans 8:6</i></b> says, <b><i>"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let us sail the high seas with an abundance of spinach on the menu from which we faithfully select and digest with keen awareness of its rich properties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: blue;">A shout out to Popeye.</span></i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Washington, DC 20013</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Thursday January 20, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u>N</u></b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><b><u>OTE:</u></b></span></i><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is also posted on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/01/spinach-is-on-menu.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/01/spinach-is-on-menu.html</span></a></span>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-61113367411587700722011-01-17T19:05:00.010-05:002013-12-16T11:16:10.927-05:00FEAR FACTOR - YOKE DESTROYED<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FEAR FACTOR - YOKE DESTROYED - ISAIAH 10:27</u></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Isaiah 10:27</i></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>...and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.</i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Psalm 34:4</i></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. </i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the most effective weapons that Satan uses against Christians is fear. I speak as one who knows from experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a season when I was a Christian who had more faith in the devil than in our Lord. Satan had me scared on the regular. The Holy Bible was a great help, as was prayer, church, and fellowshipping with other Christians. But fear continued to grip me about various issues. The best way to describe it is that the Word of GOD was in my head but had NOT yet</span> <span style="font-size: large;">penetrated my heart in sufficient manner where I could regularly and effectively believe GOD over Satan. As a result, my faith was more in Satan's words, threats, and actions. I'm keeping it real here, people. There were times when I allowed Satan to deceive me into believing that he had more power than GOD - UNTIL - thanks be unto GOD, I learned through process channels designed by our Lord, how to regularly and effectively fight the devil from a place of victory. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I learned to triumph over Satan by refusing to unduly discuss what he is doing to oppose GOD's purposes. There are seasons when we need to vent about our challenges as there are seasons when it is justified to complain but, too often, some of GOD'S people invest overtime in venting and complaining about how Satan fights against us. To do such, glorifies Satan rather than GOD. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are commanded to love our enemies. That is one of the <span style="background-color: yellow;">most</span> effective ways to fight the devil. Love the sinner - hate the sin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Lord taught that we can fight Satan by quoting scripture as JESUS did in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Matthew 4</span></i></b>. We can be transformed by renewing our minds in GOD'S Word daily - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Romans 12:2</span></i></b>. We can sing and praise our Lord in song, dance, and prayer regularly with fervency. Most importantly, we are commanded to be doers of the Word of GOD. Those are GOD'S ways to fight and to resist the devil. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, our Lord can root and ground us so powerfully that our mind sets and heart sets become one with Him. It is certainly possible that our automatic responses become increasingly GOD-minded. GOD can get us to places in Him where we are fully persuaded that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. There was a season in my life when I would quote that, and other scriptures but my heart was not rooted in those scriptural truths. My head believed but my heart just didn't get it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had to be processed by our Lord to obtain a rock solid belief system. After various tests and trials, the Lord has worked in me such certainty about His power over all, that it is rare that Satan frightens me. I say rare, rather than not at all because we know that our flesh makes appearances and we are charged to bring it under subjection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if this is the case for anyone else this fresh new year but Satan has already come on strong against me. My spiritual sense indicates that his fury is fiercer. Does anyone else get that spiritual sense?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, this is a warning for us all. We are commanded NOT to fear the devil but we must be vigilant because his fury is on the increase because he knows that his time is shorter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We Christians must fight against fear because the Word of GOD tells us in <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Matthew 25:25, 26, "And I was afraid, and went and hid..." "His Lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant,..." </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, baby Christians need to mature and it is understandable that they have more fear issues. But for some more experienced Christians who have been saved for lengthy periods of time yet still are regularly seized by fear, it is time to grow up. Otherwise, Satan will continue to wreak havoc on such minds and hearts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seek GOD, in earnest, for how to fight the devil and to win on the regular! Satan aims to devour and what often happens is that too many Christians give Satan ground and he seizes those opportunities to shake to the core. Truth be told - some Christians are terrified of Satan and have been for longer than the extent of our Lord's longsuffering. I was afraid a lot until our Lord taught me how to regularly overcome. After sufficient processes, the Lord told me - enough! He emphatically told me to stop whining and surrendering to the wiles of Satan, and to execute with GOD's full armour - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Ephesians 6</span></i></b>. Our Lord made it clear that He had sufficiently prepared me - now it was up to me to go to it and do it - habitually. </span><span style="font-size: large;">GOD will NOT do it all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Samuel 17:45</span></i></b> says, <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">"Then said David to the Philistine, thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied."</span></i></b> And <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Samuel 17:48, "...David hasted, and <span style="background-color: yellow;">ran toward</span> the army to meet the Philistine." </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Satan is NOT going to lay down his weapons. More Christians need to pick up theirs and FIGHT. Now is the time to fight and to know that, through JESUS, we have the victories. We are charged to fight the forces of darkness. If we refuse, Satan celebrates. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Demons and devils are here. Principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places - they are all here. Failure to deal with such will NOT make them disappear. In the Word of GOD, we read where JESUS rebuked, and cast out devils. He was NOT afraid of them. He had and has authority over all the power of the enemy. We have been given power and authority over all devils. It says so in GOD's Word. <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><i>Luke 9:1, "...and gave them power and authority over all devils,..." </i></b><span style="color: black;">And </span><b><i>Luke 10:19, "Behold, I give unto you power...over all the power of the enemy:..."</i></b></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We cannot afford to be spiritual punks, or wimps. Satan can consume only if we cease to yield to our Lord and resist the devil. </span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nehemiah 4:14, "...Be not afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight..." Nehemiah 4:17, "...every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon." </span><span style="font-size: large;">Jeremiah 51:20, "Thou art my battle ax and weapons of war:..." Joel 2:7, "They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks."</span></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We can do this, people. We are built to last - not to faint. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Word of GOD is quick and powerful and sharper than any twoedged sword - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Hebrews 4:12</span></i></b>. We are not our own - we are bought with a price - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">1 Corinthians 6:19, 20.</span></i></b> JESUS did not shed his blood to purchase us to have his sheep as prey for the devil. He died and rose again for us to have Satan as our prey. We are NOT expected to be tormented by the devil. We are charged to torment him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let us live up to our Lord's purchase. Let us reign - in this life - so that we can hear Him say in the next life, "Well done, good and faithful servant...enter thou into the joy of the Lord." - <b><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Matthew 25:23. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>1 Corinthians 6:20</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i>Revelation 5:10</i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. </i></b></span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Sandra Renee Hicks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">P.O. Box 1210</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Washington, DC 20013</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Written Monday January 17, 2011</span>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-82441929601735221122011-01-05T09:03:00.001-05:002013-12-16T11:17:12.928-05:00MIND RENEWAL<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Herein are some points that the Lord gave me about mind renewal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we do NOT renew our minds daily through study of the Holy Bible and prayer to our Father with hearts that follow God’s Word, we allow the Devil to control our minds as his playground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we do not daily renew our minds, we are snared by the devices of Satan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We give him permission to occupy places within us where he has no business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Why are so many Christians weak in power?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is largely due to failure to do daily mind renewal with steadfast obedience to GOD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, they allow more of the world within through media, technology, unholy alliances, and associations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The consequences are that less gospel centered things enter to renew their minds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Change in character is dependent upon what we allow to enter and abide in us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we renew our minds through righteous channels the result is that we demonstrate what is representative of holiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to have the characteristics of GOD, we must spend daily meaningful time with Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We cannot engage GOD in hit and miss mode or with swift administration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is not to be squeezed in – He is to be focused in to our daily schedules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is disrespectful to treat GOD as a mere inconvenience or nuisance distraction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is sovereign and holy and mandates that He be revered as our FIRST love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">I cannot remember how many people that I have met who state that they are born again Christians but do NOT daily read the Holy Bible or know scriptures from memory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have met more born again Christians who do NOT know the Word of GOD than I have those that do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is spiritually dangerous to lack knowledge of the Holy Bible, the inerrant Word of GOD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is more dangerous to know it and not be a doer of what it commands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Born again Christians who do not know…are largely ineffective for the advancement of the kingdom of GOD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have placed themselves whereas they are inadequate for what GOD expects them to do to have a profound impact on unbelievers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, we in the body of Christ are instructed to help, admonish, encourage, and correct one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spiritually, if GOD’s resources and means are not used, abilities are feeble in application to assist others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Born again babes in Christ, of course, are not held to the same standards by GOD as those who have been born again for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My experience is mostly with those who have been saved for years and are stuck, by selfish choices, in the dairy section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those milk indulgers who should have long ago progressed to the meat realm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plain and simple, some do NOT want renewed minds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this cause, many are weak…<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">1 Corinthians 11:30. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Yes, dry bones can live - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ezekiel 37 </i></b>– whosoever will, let him come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Satan is assailing us from every angle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is launching vicious attacks against the kingdom of GOD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has elevated his game with his relentless wicked devices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is in constant war mode against us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too often, the response of scores of Christians is to be “on the ropes” while Satan and his cohorts pummel their weak spirits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The devil does not fight fair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He hits below the belt, behind the back, while opponents are sitting in the corner, when the bell rings for the end of rounds, and however else he can get his punches in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He does head shots, body blows, upper cuts, slugs, left and right hooks, and sucker punches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too many Christians are left dazed, bloodied, and brain dead - in sum, out of commission for anything truly spiritually victorious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Amos 6:1, “Woe, to them that are at ease in Zion…”</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>True Christians do NOT have mind renewal as an option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a mandate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Demonic strong holds cannot be pulled down if Christians have not pulled UP to GOD through daily quality communion with Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a sin to ignore GOD, and to relegate Him after anything or anyone else in our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His Word states in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Isaiah 42:8, “I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">God loves us all - He does NOT respect all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He respects holiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loves righteousness and hates iniquity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Indeed He is a GOD of mercy but it is an insult to GOD to come to Him only in times of trouble and need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He grievingly observes other gods being served.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He hurts when people use Him for self-centered purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jeremiah 2:27</i></b> says, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“…for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.”</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jeremiah 2:28</i></b> states<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, “But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble:…” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">We are commanded to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must strive to be without guile, blameless and above reproach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Righteous transformation is not<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">possible without mind renewal through the means that GOD commands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we desire true change to be acceptable to GOD, we must do as mandated in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is also posted on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span></span><br />
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lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-69243836921650681982010-12-24T04:41:00.019-05:002010-12-30T07:35:13.903-05:00GOD'S "IN YOUR FACE" MEMO TO SATAN<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scriptures from the King James Bible</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Job 1:6, 7, 8</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Some of them are already known to you. A new breed, though, has joined them. This relentless tenacious group will blindside you, Satan, from every position. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">You know that <span style="background: yellow;">I AM</span> cannot be blindsided. My faithful people will <u>not</u> always know what is coming but, because of My whole armour, as shown in Ephesians 6, they will be ready when <u>whatever</u> appears. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Further, the new breeders have trained others. Those others are soon to be unveiled. You know how John the Baptist was in the desert till the day of his shewing. <b><i> Luke 1:80</i></b> says,<b><i> 'And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.'</i></b> Well, this new breed group of warriors is no longer desert dwelling. And, they have put away childish things, and Satan, it is on...." </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Both - and more recruits have signed up, with more to come. New breeders in training - don't you know?"</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Oh yes, Satan, they are ever ready, indeed. They will use means that follow the Words of My Holy Bible. They are <u>not</u> attracted to your ways of hatred, revenge, and perverted "justice." My ways have great appeal to them. They are revengers who will execute justice for Me in pure, and holy ways. But be not deceived, there will be casualties of war; however, My warriors will perform their assignments justly, in accordance with My words and commandments." </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Satan squirms in major discomfort. Again, he begins to interrupt GOD.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"As you know, Satan - yes, all sin and come short of My glory but these end time warriors will be less and less inclined to sin, and when they do - their repentances will be rapid - regularly. You will <u>not</u> gain ground with these, Satan. Grounded and settled in Me - they are."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I, GOD, declare - let the record show that these holy warriors are trained to kill darkness - to vanquish deception - to pull down strongholds - to subdue perversion, and to decimate wicked machinations - all for the advancement of MY kingdom. They are a formidable force who shall not faint, quit, or fear what you have done, will do or plan to do. Fully armored in Me - yes - that is the deal."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"This warrior troop, Satan, is fully persuaded that I am their Commander in Chief - and their Fortress. They love, obey, and trust Me. They await, in earnest, My military orders. They are thirsty for blood - devil blood. Holy supernatural blood transfusions are part of the order of this day. The blood of some of your children will be transfused into the blood of JESUS to wash their sins away. You have been blood sucking, Satan, long enough on GOD'S destined heirs. The cross of My SON is their deliverance."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I am poised, wicked one, with My trumpet call - out to the elite Special Forces. Some of the team will come from unlikely places. I have warriors in homeless shelters, jails/prisons, and living on the streets, - Oh don't be deceived - some of My best are from, and will come from such places." Hark! Let the record show - a select number of folks who have been disenfranshised are My franchisees indeed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"More people, Satan, from every spectrum of society will surrender to Me. The suits - the no-suits - the rich - the religious, and Oh yes, more backsliders will slide back to ME. You know also that My reach is global. <b><i>Mark 16:15</i></b> says, '<b><i>...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.'</i></b> North, south, east and west, My gospel shall be preached, and whosoever will - shall come!"</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"You can look forward, Satan, to My new breed mean machine team. We mean to do exploits with excellence, and certain triumphant results." </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the closing words of His memo to Satan, GOD says, "Those are just some previews of coming attractions. Stay tuned for the next episodes."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"You are in trouble, Satan, in new and incomprehensible ways..."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Written Friday December 24, 2010</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-54044689004737262892010-12-22T15:56:00.003-05:002013-12-16T11:18:02.587-05:00NO FEAR<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">God is the Master of everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are holy battle plans revealed unto us by His Spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a God who has dominion over the temporal, and the eternal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We serve a supernatural God who operates in the realm of the visible, and the invisible – He is the God of it all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">When we are engaged in combat we must remember that our protection is allegiance to God’s truth – being mindful that we are covenant people with missions of holiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are appointed to resist fear for there is no need to fear since the Father assures that He is our battle strategist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At His beckoning, His army flanks, and surrounds us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And He gives His angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With our full armor in place, we are a force through God, the unconquerable Military Master.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">At times, we tend to give glory to Satan when we allow our hearts to become distracted by his opposition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God tells us to guard our hearts and to give no place to the devil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Word states, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Thou wilt keep him</i></b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3).</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, we will become battle weary and need our Father to restore our souls, and to renew our strength.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is there to help us – he promised that He will never fail us or forsake us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Let us strive, in earnest, to remember whose we are, and whom we serve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The power of God is mightier than any force of wicked energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are appointed to let the peace of God rule in our hearts because we indeed belong to the Most High who is more than enough to defeat the foes of His gospel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He can do that unhindered if we fight the good fight of faith - in Him. Our cooperation can guarantee the victories, thanks be unto God!</span></div>
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lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-6622385087018278372010-12-22T14:35:00.009-05:002013-12-16T11:18:40.048-05:00BONUS IN PINK<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Job 11:15-19</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt take thy rest in safety.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid;… </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: magenta; font-size: large;"><u>PREFACE TO BONUS IN PINK: </u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some years ago, I was given a "pink slip bonus" - translation: I was out of a job. To say that it traumatized me is an understatement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, though, what I can truly say is that it was one of the best things that happened to me because, through it all, our Lord repeatedly proved to me that He was/is at the helm. I cannot find adequate words to describe how hugely GOD proved Himself to me through the pain of that trauma. Tears of gratitude well in my eyes now as I write this because I remember how low I was, and now how high, in Him, I have become. In sum, our Lord made the pink slip a bonus for me. Only GOD can do such transformations. Glory to His awesome name. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Wednesday December 22, 2010, our Lord led me to write the piece below for others who have endured job losses. I used "I" and "me" in the piece below because it makes it more personal for those who personally relate. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: magenta; font-size: large;"><u>BONUS IN PINK: </u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">GOD is our SOURCE, and PROVIDER. I am the recipient of a "pink slip bonus." Truly, it is a GOD-sent promotion. He needs me to move on to deeper levels and higher heights in Him. Blessed assurances are what our Lord provides so bountifully. He takes such great care of us, his sheep. How wondrous GOD is. He knew about my "pink slip bonus" before the words reached me. Indeed, He is our advance coverage. In so many ways, our Lord covers us under the shadow of His wings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By faith, I am fully persuaded that GOD has specific and precise plans for me. My present place allows me a "season" to reflect, to re-evaluate, and to sit at the Master's feet to drink more of the living waters that He has so plentifully provided for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, GOD knows that I have some pain and regret, but in <b><i>Psalm 23:6</i></b> it says,<b><i> "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me..."</i></b> My feet are on the ROCK, and healing is guaranteed by the Highest promise keeper. GOD'S Word assures in <b><i>Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles;..." </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Lord beckoned, "Come away, My beloved. Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm out - - pink no more - rather:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">RED DRENCHED - in the precious blood of my beloved SAVIOR, JESUS, who certainly will make me free, content, secure, and full of His Spirit - prepared to advance His glorious kingdom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Daniel 7:27 - KJV</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: magenta; font-size: large;"><u>Below are other scriptures relative to this piece.</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>From the King James Bible: </u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Psalm 91 </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Psalm 23 </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>2 Samuel 23:3 </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Isaiah 40 </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Romans 4:21 </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Song of Solomon 2:10, 11 </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sandra </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wr</span><span style="font-size: large;">itten December 22, 2010</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">This topic is also posted on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; font-size: 18pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span><br />
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<br />lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-65339032220935739752010-12-19T17:00:00.004-05:002011-09-27T08:01:59.376-04:00DEATH OF TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">How many of us are in continuance mode with relationships that are dead weight associations?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean they add nothing to us but certainly subtract from our positive progressive journeys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The subject relationships could be relative to friends, acquaintances, and dating associations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do NOT exclude from these descriptions some “Christian” connections which can also prove<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hazardous to godliness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Our Lord does appoint us to minister to the dead and instructs us to be mindful that we were once dead ourselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is, however, crucial to be in tune with our Father to discern when to move on as the Spirit leads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My experience has been to linger too long where I should have cancelled some “subscriptions” to relationship “magazines.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fool that I was, I remained in the “pages” well after the expiration dates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hampered spirituality was the result when I continued engagements where I no longer had any business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We can allow vice grips on our emotions that cause us to cling to toxic connections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why do we cling?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reasons vary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fear readily comes to mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can fear the absence of the entanglements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Granted, the entanglements are toxic but we foolishly desire them, regardless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often, we are afraid to disengage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have become accustomed to the presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inner battles rage. </span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We know better but are afraid to do better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What will it mean?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What can replace them?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reluctance is stronger than logic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">There is hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Undoubtedly, it can be difficult to trade in liabilities for assets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One reality is that assets are not always immediate after cancellation of liabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hurt tends to be the immediate consequence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Separation anxiety is a definite result.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tough it out, though, because rainbows can be a certainty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It is absolutely a surety that we can rise above the pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is vital is a heart to work through it with awareness that it will hurt but conquer we shall. </span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Emotional warfare is an apt way to describe it. We must purpose to do it and allow nothing and no one to impede our journeys to wholeness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GOD can show us the paths of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His question is, “Do you want to press on to gain it?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Recently, someone gave me declarations that, in essence, amounted to rejection of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gratitude is felt for that rejection because I learned that inwardly I have come to a new place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What he said was beneficial for me to know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may, to some people, seem odd for me to express gratitude for rejection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth that he spoke resulted in some measures of freedom for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something shifted within when I digested the content of his words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That shift has been instrumental in turning some things right side up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am thankful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In the interest of balance, I cannot conclude here without inclusion of another aspect on the matter of toxic dead relationships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Evidence supports that there are instances that the dead can live again or live where there was no previous life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once toxic does not necessarily mean always toxic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remedies do exist to bring the dead to life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Happily, toxic dead marriages have been revived, healed, and restored to blissful unity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family estrangements have gained healing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those are glowing reports.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">My experiences have also proved that it is possible to have peace in the presence of storms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dissension has surrounded me where I had to reside, that is, relationships severed but I had to, for seasons, remain in the same physical places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I learned to go and glow in spite of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That meant that heart disconnection happened before physical disconnection occurred.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immediate physical relief is not always attainable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What can be attained, though, is a heart set to reject attempts to discourage joyous progression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peace can be resident in the midst of toxic dramas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Determine to sing in the rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Escape before you leave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leave intact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Victories are choices that begin in our hearts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Wisely consider relationship choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ponder and select what is reasonable, safe and responsible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chances are some relationships can be “saved” while others should be categorized as permanent deaths. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s face it – all cannot be salvaged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The better we discern and understand the differences, the more liberated we shall be as whole beings on this great planet earth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">the sobbing river dried up</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">We crossed the river with its swelling tides</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of them is afraid to go in so he wades in the water with his feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of them heads to the kiddie pool and goes in. He's waist deep in the water. He splashes around there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kids look at him as the intruder that he is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of them asks, "Hey mister, why are you in the kiddie pool?!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sheepishly, the man responds, "I like it here."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kid says to him, "But you don't belong in the kiddie pool."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The man is ashamed. He leaves the kiddie pool and joins the man who is wading with his feet in the water. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids look on and shake their heads. They go on about having their pool fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile the third man is in the deep part of the pool. He has dived off the diving board with daring moves and exercises. He's swimming with strong strokes. It's obvious that he's in a place of immense enjoyment. He's having a ball with the other deep swimmers. It's a splash blast!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The two water waders look over at the deep activities. The waders look at one another - "Naw" - they agree. They stay ankle deep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background: lime;">That scenario is like some of what goes on in Christian communities.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are those who desire to be ankle deep in GOD - a little something something with GOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then there are those who desire to be in the kiddie pool - about waist deep - - some more of GOD but not all of GOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then there are those who desire deep water experiences with GOD - all the way in - fully covered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are we wading, kidding, or swimming in the high tides?</span><br />
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<em><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">1 Corinthians 13:11</span></b></em><br />
<em><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">...but when I became a man, I put away childish things.</span></b></em><br />
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<em><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">1 Corinthians 2:10</span></b></em><br />
<em><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. </span></b></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Washington DC 20013 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Saturday December 11, 2010</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: red; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NOTE:</span></u></i></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">This topic is also posted on my </span><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">READ ONLY</span><span style="color: black;"> MAIN blog, LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at </span></span><a href="http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/</span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">. The bulk of the responses to this topic are found in the comment section on that blog. Here is the specific link to the subject topic there</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2010/12/pool-lessons.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2010/12/pool-lessons.html</span></a></span></span><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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lioneaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8582456234241280940.post-68143389235358065702010-12-19T16:36:00.000-05:002013-01-15T11:44:12.090-05:00MY ADDICTION<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<u><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">MY ADDICTION</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">My addiction is to the essence of life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Life fuels me </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">as I immerse myself</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">in the splendor </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">of the gift of breath –</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Ah, I breathe in </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">the injection</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">of air flavor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">I cannot flatline on this high</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">that has proven alive</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">My addiction causes creative juices</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">to flow as I cook up flavorful recipes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">to feed this addiction to the essence of life</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">My addiction supplies a natural high -</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Who needs dealers </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">when heart grown substances </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">fully satisfy the cravings?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">I ain’t eating no cold turkey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">when an eagle is nearby</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Eagles fly while turkeys are grounded -</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">I am going with the bird that </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">has majesty on its side</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">I woke up singing because</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">my addiction would not be denied.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">I free based </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">as the sunshine gave me plenty of light –</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">based freely </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">on love from its comforting rays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">My addiction propels me </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">to skip in the streets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Who needs a line of “coke” when –</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">My addiction jump starts me daily</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">as I feed its robust hunger -</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">We indulge abundantly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">as we feast succulently </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">on the essence of life </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">My addiction and me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">have COMPANY for sure…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Organic all the way, baby!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">It’s good for the soul.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">The heart shouts a hearty “Amen!” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">NOTE: For effect, minor improper grammar was used in this poem on purpose. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Sandra Renee Hicks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">P.O. Box 1210</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Washington, DC<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>20013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";">Thursday July 8, 2010</span></div>
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