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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The New Doctrine

Whoever hears my words and acts upon them is wise, and builds on a foundation made of stone.

The rains descend, and the floods rise. Hurricane winds beat against the house, yet it stands strong: for it is built on solid rock.

But whoever hears my life-giving words and rejects them chooses to build on a foundation of sand. The rains descend, and the floods rise. Hurricane winds beat against the house, and the foundation crumbles. The house collapses, and great is its fall.

Once, there were two men who went into the temple to pray. One was a proud, self-righteous man, while the other was a miserable tax collector well known for his dishonesty. The proud man prayed: "Thank God I am not a sinner like other people, especially that cheating tax collector I see here today. I never cheat, nor do I commit adultery. I fast twice a week, and I give the temple a tenth of all that I earn."

The tax collector remained in the back of the temple, and dared not lift his eyes toward heaven. He prayed sorrowfully: "God, please be merciful to me. I am unworthy and have fallen short of what you ask."

I tell you now that the tax collector who recognized his need for God’s mercy returned to his house lighthearted, free from anxiety, and forgiven. Those who, in their pride, exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will rise above the cares of this world to a place of blessing and honor.

Let the little children come to me, and do not refuse them. The kingdom of God belongs to hearts so trusting; for without a childlike faith, you will never enter the kingdom.

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Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful that I am able to see and feel Your hand in all I do as the source of source of my blessings, or the hand of reason that convicts me when I walk by self rather than in and with Jesus and guides me into the light of His wisdom and knowledge for He knows this world under the sun, though He is not of this world, He is from above Your Kingdom and through the Spirit lives in me and is my Savior here to teach and save me from myself and the ways under the sun and from being like all things under the sun passing. How humbled I am to know that He, Your Son would love care about me enough to suffer the passion of Christ for me and mine; to free me and mine from the chains and natural desires, pride and selfishness that consumes those that fail to open their hearts to Him. O that He would hurry to finish His work within me, or stay with me, yeah even carry me in order that I and mine endure to His work within me is complete. So while I think and hope You will bless me indeed helping me with those blessings You have put before me; I know I all I can ask an pray for is that You would complete that work. In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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It is true that God’s power triumphs over everything, but humble and suffering prayer prevails over God Himself.

— St. Pio of Pietrelcina

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Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11

3  A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.  4  Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.  5  And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."  10  Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.  11  He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arms, he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. 
Psalm 85:9-14
2 Peter 3:8-14

8  But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.  9  The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.  10  But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and the works that are upon it will be burned up.  11  Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness,  12  waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be kindled and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire!  13  But according to his promise we wait for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.  14  Therefore, beloved, since you wait for these, be zealous to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 
Mark 1:1-8

1  The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  2  As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way;  3  the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight — "  4  John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.  5  And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.  6  Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey.  7  And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.  8  I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." 

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Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:

The Processes: Ask and It Is Given, Volume 2 (Unabridged) Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you’re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. As you listen, you’ll discover powerful processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life. It’s your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good, and this audio program will show you how to make it so in every way!

There’s No Such Thing as "Business" Ethics (Unabridged) Best-selling author and expert on leadership John C. Maxwell claims there is only one rule for business. How does a person judge what is ethical? Sometimes it’s clear. You know Enron’s leaders were in the wrong. But is it always easy to see where the line is in your life? What’s the standard? And can it work in all situations? John C. Maxwell thinks it can. When the New York Times best-selling author, successful businessman, and former pastor was asked about his thoughts on business ethics, his response was, "There’s no such thing. There’s only ethics." Maxwell asserts there’s one ethical standard for all behavior. And you might be surprised by what it’s based on. Did you know that a variation of the Golden Rule exists in every major religion? In There’s No Such Thing as Business Ethics, Maxwell shows how people can live with integrity by using the Golden Rule as their standard (regardless of religion, culture, or circumstances). Along the way, he delves into the desires of the human heart, reveals the five most common causes that get people off track ethically, and teaches how to develop the Midas touch when it comes to integrity.

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