The Words of Jesus of Nazareth
On Being Born a Second Time
Do not marvel when I tell you that you must be born anew.
Truly, I tell you: unless you are born anew, you will not see the kingdom of God. Unless you are born of water and the breath of God, you will not enter into the kingdom of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the breath of God is spirit. The wind blows where it wishes, and we hear the sound that it makes; still we do not know from where it comes, or where it will go. So it is for those who are born anew by the breath of God.
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Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful for Your blessings and second chances, humbled with the awareness that becomes knowledge which is faith which creates hope which shows itself in love; love of You, love of my brothers and sisters under the sun, and love of myself with all my faults and imperfections. Born of the flesh I know I must break free of the chains that serve to bind me and keep me captive, a slave to that which is not natural to who I am, and according to my source of source, in harmony with all things You created under the sun and throughout the universe into the heavens of consciousness on earth as it is in heaven. I must be born again in the Spirit as Jesus teaches us, the breath of You my Lord God, and like the wind blows where it wishes, I must be prepared to follow where Your Spirit in Jesus leads me. Always fighting to break and remain free from that which seeks to bind and hold me down. In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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But now, my poor son, the hurricane has come, and you feel you are being shaken by a force that could uproot century-old trees. But you must remain confident, for your Faith and your love cannot be uprooted, nor can you be blown from your way, if you remain in unity with the "Head"
— St. Josemaria Escriva
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Ephesians 6:10-20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Eph&ch=6&bv1=10&ev1=20>
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; 16 besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=144&bv1=1&ev1=2&bv2=9&ev2=10>
Luke 13:31-35<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=13&bv1=31&ev1=35>
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Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:
The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_TRUE_000250&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> unabridged By Gangaji Narrated by Gangaji – The first major book release from Gangaji, describes our never-ending search to find fulfillment, which, paradoxically, is already present if we will only stop long enough to discover its true source. "I have discovered that it is actually impossible to find happiness," Gangaji explains. "As long as you are seeking to find happiness somewhere, you are overlooking where happiness is…in your true nature."
The Daily Message<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_OASI_000228&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> Unabridged by Eugene H. Peterson Narrated by Kelly Ryan Dolan – The much-anticipated daily "reading" version of The Message in audio format is finally here. Designed for individuals as well as small groups, The Daily Message combines Discipleship Journal's renowned book-at-a-time reading plan with a flexible format that allows the listener to go through the Bible in one year or spread out the listening with an alternate two-year plan. This version provides monthly plans for 26 readings, and allows for reflection time, minimizing frustration. It also includes Eugene Peterson's acclaimed chapter introductions from The Message.
The Words of Jesus of Nazareth<http://www.thewords.com/thewords/table.htm> by Lee Cantelon
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