And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

An Invitation to Life

 

Everyone who believes in the Son will have life everlasting.

 

A wealthy man planned a great banquet, and invited many guests. When the preparations were completed, he sent his servant to gather those who had been invited. "Come,” he said, “for all things are ready."

 

But all those who had been invited began to make excuses.

 

The first replied: "I have just purchased a piece of land, and I must go and look at it again. Please have me excused."

 

The second said: "I have just purchased a herd of cattle, and I must go and examine it. Please have me excused."

 

A third answered: "I have recently been married, and for this, I cannot attend."

 

Finally, the servant returned and reported what had happened. Hearing the disappointing news, the master commanded: "Go quickly into the streets of the city, and gather the poor, the lame, the ill, and the blind."

 

The servant hurried to do this and soon returned, saying: "Sir, I have done as you commanded, and still there is room at the table."

 

"Go then," the rich man replied, "along the highways and among the fields, and urge those you meet to come in, that my table might be filled. For I say to you: none of those that were originally invited will taste of the banquet that I had prepared for them."

 

Whoever hears my word and believes in the One who has sent me will find eternal life and not be condemned. Instead, they will pass from death unto life. Do not be amazed at this , for the time is coming when even the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear his voice shall live. In their graves, the dead will recognize his voice and be raised up; those that have done good will be raised to new life, and those who have lived wrongfully will be raised to condemnation.

 

Herein lies the way to eternal life: know the only true God and Jesus Christ, the one sent to you by God. Take my words to heart. For God so loved the world that he offered his only Son a living sacrifice, that whoever believes in him will not perish, but be redeemed and have everlasting life. This good news of the kingdom shall be preached to the entire world as a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.

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Lord God, Abba Father, thankful and grateful I come to You calling upon Your power and praying for all those in need of Your grace and mercy. Enlighten those that seek or walk in darkness to hide their weakness and nature and awaken them to the Spirit open their hearts to Jesus. Show them the freedom in Jesus and that in a world where we may feel helpless and hopeless we are not alone; we are free to chose and we must chose Jesus! For He holds the truths that breed faith and faith creates hope and hope shows itself in love and love overcomes through understanding and unconditional acceptance. We must love the Spirit; we must love of Jesus Christ; and love of You! And in and through that love commit to know and understand with the innocence of a child; for it is only when try to understand and know  with  all that we have become under the sun that we will fall short and can only hope that we land at the foot of the Cross. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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The Devil never runs upon a man to seize him with his claws until he sees him on the ground, already having fallen by his own will.

— St. Thomas More

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Hebrews 2:14-18

14  Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,  15  and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage.  16  For surely it is not with angels that he is concerned but with the descendants of Abraham.  17  Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people.  18  For because he himself has suffered and been tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. 
Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9

4  Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his presence continually! 
Mark 1:29-39

29  And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  30  Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her.  31  And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.  32  That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.  33  And the whole city was gathered together about the door.  34  And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.  35  And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.  36  And Simon and those who were with him pursued him,  37  and they found him and said to him, "Every one is searching for you."  38  And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I came out."  39  And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons. 

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

When Heaven Invades Earth Unabridged By Bill Johnson Narrated by Tim Lundeen – When Heaven Invades Earth is a powerful statement and testimony on the Kingdom of God. Theologically sound, well supported, and extremely well argued, this message provides a carefully constructed biblical foundation for the average Christian to live and walk in the miraculous power of God. Not only is the supernatural possible, it is our commission. The Great Commission that Christ gave the Church challenges us and makes us responsible to rise up to this supreme supernatural calling. Johnson explains how we are called to dominion in the earth through the divine rule of God.

Soul Communication: Opening Your Spiritual Channels for Success and Fulfillment Unabridged By Zhi Gang Sha Narrated by Marilyn Smith Do you want to communicate with your own soul? Do you want to communicate with your spiritual guides and angels? Do you want to communicate directly with the Divine? You can! In Soul Communication, Dr. Zhi Gang Sha reveals secret Soul Power techniques to develop the four major spiritual communication channels: Soul Language, Direct Soul Communication, Third Eye, and Direct Knowing. While the soul wisdom is profound, Dr. Sha also gives you remarkably simple and practical tools for applying it. This book empowers you to transform every aspect of your life, from health to relationships and finances. Receive guidance from the Divine, your spiritual guides, and your own soul. Empower yourself to fulfill your physical life and your spiritual life.

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