Archive for February 6th, 2009

The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetites, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.

February 6, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The Problem of Religion

 

TAKE HEED BEWARE OF LIVING YOUR LIFE ON RELIGIOUS “FOOD".

 

BY NOW YOU HAVE CERTAINLY FORGOTTEN THE FIVE LOAVES THAT FED THE FIVE THOUSAND WITH TWELVE BASKETS LEFT OVER, AND THE SEVEN LOAVES THAT FED THE FOUR THOUSAND AND THE PLENTY THAT REMAINED. BUT I AM NOT SPEAKING TO YOU ABOUT EARTHLY FOOD. NO, I HAVE COME TO WARN YOU AGAINST FEEDING ON THE IDEAS AND FALSE TEACHINGS OF THOSE WHO MARKET IN RELIGION. IN VAIN SUCH PEOPLE WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES WHAT ARE MERELY THE INVENTIONS OF MEN. PREOCCUPIED WITH THEIR OWN SUPERSTITIONS, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THE

COMMANDMENTS OF GOD.

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Lord God, Abba Father, thankful and humbly I pray that You would continue to bless me and mine this day, through Your words and in our every thought we have today help us to find thankfulness in Jesus, enlarge our territory according to Your will, keeping us from evil and from causing any pain. Show us the realization of truth in the teachings of Jesus and the need for us to shake of the cares under the sun and replace them with the comfort and peace of Your presence, and to quiet our appetite for the desires of the flesh through and in Jesus’ teachings. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetites, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.

— St. John of the Cross

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Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15

4  In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.  5  And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? — "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him.  6  For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives."  7  It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?  11  For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.  12  Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,  13  and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.  14  Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.  15  See to it that no one fail to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" spring up and cause trouble, and by it the many become defiled;  
Psalm 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18

14  For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.  17  But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,  18  to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. 
Mark 6:1-6

1  He went away from there and came to his own country; and his disciples followed him.  2  And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get all this? What is the wisdom given to him? What mighty works are wrought by his hands!  3  Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him.  4  And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."  5  And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands upon a few sick people and healed them.  6  And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching. 

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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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"Do not fear, only believe."

February 6, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

Faith that Moves Mountains

 

According to your faith, so you will receive.

 

As you live your life invigorated by the breath of God, the conflicts of this earth will be overcome by heaven’s power: and whatever you allocate on earth will be that which is in accordance to heaven’s plan.

 

Do not be afraid any longer, but believe. Everything is possible to the one who believes.

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Lord God, Abba Father, thankful for Your presence, humbled by my human being, I can only look to Jesus who in the Spirit lives within me to walk the narrow path that I find myself on as I seek You above all other things in Your universe; under the sun and in Your kingdom. I ask and pray for those like me who stumble because we take our eyes of faith off that which we say we seek first. For it only seems a lonely path when we think we are alone because those under the sun close to us do not meet the need that only You can. So I pray that You will help us step up, step out, and step above; up to Your promise, out of our limits, and above the ways under the sun. Let the oneness in the Spirit through Jesus with You be my only trust companion on this path, keeping my spirit awaken to the fruit of the spirit I wish to produce for You through mercy, kindness and gentle accepting, forgiving and living heart renewed in Jesus and likened to His. For I know that if I can maintain this state, all things will be according to Your will, which is that which I seek. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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There is no danger if our prayer is without words or reflection because the good success of prayer depends neither on words nor on study. It depends upon the simple raising of our minds to God, and the more simple and stripped of feeling it is, the surer it is.

— St. Jane Frances de Chantal

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Hebrews 12:1-4

1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,  looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.  3  Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.  4  In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 
Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32

26  The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD! May your hearts live forever! 
Mark 5:21-43

21  And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea.  22  Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Ja’irus by name; and seeing him, he fell at his feet,  23  and besought him, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live."  24  And he went with him. And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him.  25  And there was a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years,  26  and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.  27  She had heard the reports about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment.  28  For she said, "If I touch even his garments, I shall be made well."  29  And immediately the hemorrhage ceased; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.  30  And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone forth from him, immediately turned about in the crowd, and said, "Who touched my garments?"  31  And his disciples said to him, "You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, `Who touched me?’"  32  And he looked around to see who had done it.  33  But the woman, knowing what had been done to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him, and told him the whole truth.  34  And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease."  35  While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?"  36  But ignoring what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe."  

37  And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.  38  When they came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, he saw a tumult, and people weeping and wailing loudly.  39  And when he had entered, he said to them, "Why do you make a tumult and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping."  40  And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was.  41  Taking her by the hand he said to her, "Tal’itha cu’mi"; which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise."  42  And immediately the girl got up and walked (she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.  43  And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. 

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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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We must acknowledge that God is happiness itself or we will never know what true happiness is!

February 6, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The Call

 

You have not chosen me. I have chosen you, and appointed you to produce good fruit from the lives that you live, fruit that will last.

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Lord God, Abba Father, thankful and humble I am searching and as I do I read today’s Gospel and the words of Jesus jump out at me ‘be silent, and come out of him!’ O if I could command the doubt, the uncertainty that flows within me I would say these words. But knowing me as I have come to I simply pray ‘Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those that have sinned against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the glory forever and ever, amen.’ In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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We must acknowledge that God is happiness itself or we will never know what true happiness is!

— St. Servinus

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Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9
1 Corinthians 7:32-35

32  I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord;  33  but the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please his wife,  34  and his interests are divided. And the unmarried woman or girl is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit; but the married woman is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please her husband.  35  I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord. 
Mark 1:21-28

21  And they went into Caper’na-um; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.  22  And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.  23  And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit;  24  and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God."  25  But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!"  26  And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.  27  And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."  28  And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee. 

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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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"For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; 3 he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver,

February 6, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The Father

 

What do you think of Jesus Christ? Whose Son is he?

 

When at last you lift up the Son of Man (on the cross), you will know who I am, realizing that I did nothing according to my own plan or authority, but delivered to you the words which my Father instructed me to proclaim.

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Lord God, Abba Father, thankful for what I believe and know, humbled by what I don’t know and all that causes me to doubt. Yet I feel as much blessed as I do needful; for at have what I know, and this I feel is so much more than so many. So I lift all those souls who cannot feel the Spirit within or who harden themselves not to feel. For I know it is better to feel and still be wanting, and humbled by ones weakness in being human than not to feel at all. One must stay out of that void, that empty state that is neither blessed or wanting for that is where evil waits, to feed on our weakness, to use our humanity against us. Help us stay hungry for You and Your word, always guiding us back to Jesus, where at the foot of the Cross blessing and want come together in knowledge, knowledge of who Jesus Christ is and what He does and means for and to each of us. It is not always easy to be wanting, but wanting for Jesus must become as natural and each breath we take, and just as we cannot go many moments without breathing, we should not walk many steps without thinking and seeking His will first. Help us use doubt to strengthen our belief as iron sharpens iron makes us know and feel our strength in and with Jesus. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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The disbelief of Thomas has done more for our faith than the faith of the other disciples. As he touches Christ and is won over to belief, every doubt is cast aside and our faith is strengthened. "My Lord and My God.".

— Pope St. Gregory the Great

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Malachi 3:1-4

2  But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? "For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap;  3  he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, till they present right offerings to the LORD. 
Psalm 24:7-10
Hebrews 2:14-18

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. 
Luke 2:22-40

22  And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord  23  (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord")  24  and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."  25  Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.  26  And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.  27  And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,  28  he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,  29  "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;  30  for mine eyes have seen thy salvation  31  which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples,  32  a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel."  33  And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him;  34  and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against  35  (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed."  36  And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan’u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity,  37  and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.  38  And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.  39  And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.  40  And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. 

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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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My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my followers would have taken up arms to defend it, that I should not be delivered into your hands. But mine is not an earthly kingdom.

February 6, 2009

 

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The Trial and the Cross

 

You have no power at all against me unless it is given to you from above.

 

Why do you prosecute me by these accusations? Interrogate those who heard me teach. They know very well the things I have said. I did not spread my message in secret, but spoke openly for the world to hear, teaching publicly in places of worship and the courtyards of the temple where my followers gathered.

 

If what I have said violates your laws, then give evidence of this. But if I have spoken the truth, then why do you strike me?

 

My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my followers would have taken up arms to defend it, that I should not be delivered into your hands. But mine is not an earthly kingdom. Yet you are right when you accuse me of being a king. To this end was I born, and for this purpose I came into the world: that I should be a witness to the truth. All who love the truth recognize my message. Now will the prince of this world be overthrown, and if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to me.

 

This above all is why my Father loves me; for I lay down my life willingly that I might take it up again. No man takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have the power to lay it down; and I have the power to take it up again. The Father has given me this power.

 

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

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Lord God, Abba Father, thankful for Your blessings and today’s reading, humbled by the reality of my human condition. Your words clearly remind us all that when we are with and in You through Jesus in the Spirit who or what is there that we should fear? Nothing – for when we are in You through Jesus in the Spirit we feel Your presence and all doubt is washed away with our sins. In those moments we know that Jesus is the truth and the way. Then we do we allow ourselves to be fearful, to become doubtful? Like sin – little by little. By taking our focus off putting and keeping Your first and seeking the things under the sun we take our eyes, heart and mind off You; and at that moment stumble. When we stumble we are at our weakest because we are out of the moment with You, we are no longer feeling Your presence. So we must keep You first and offer our first fruits up to You! We must first seek Your kingdom, we must first seek the counsel of our Lord Jesus in everything, our first step, thought must always be in and with the Spirit where we are present and connect through Jesus with You. In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit I ask and pray that in Jesus name You help me focus on You first, and remember to bring my first fruits to You – in everything, in every way, Amen.

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The purpose of divine Providence is to unify by an upright faith and spiritual love those who have been separated in diverse ways by vice. Therefore one who does not endure disturbances or bear up under distress or undergo hardships walks outside love and the purpose of Providence.

— Maximus the Confessor

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Hebrews 13:1-8

1  Let brotherly love continue.  2  Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.  3  Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you also are in the body.  4  Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for God will judge the immoral and adulterous.  5  Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never fail you nor forsake you."  6  Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?"  7  Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.  8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. 
Psalm 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9

1  The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?  3  Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
Mark 6:14-29

14  King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him."  15  But others said, "It is Eli’jah." And others said, "It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old."  16  But when Herod heard of it he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised."  17  For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Hero’di-as, his brother Philip’s wife; because he had married her.  18  For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife."  19  And Hero’di-as had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,  20  for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.  21  But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee.  22  For when Hero’di-as’ daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will grant it."  23  And he vowed to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom."  24  And she went out, and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" And she said, "The head of John the baptizer."  25  And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, saying, "I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter."  26  And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.  27  And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,  28  and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.  29  When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb. 

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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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"The times when you only see one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you."

February 6, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The Great Commission

 

Let those who are spiritually dead attend to their earthly concerns; but you go and proclaim the coming of the kingdom of God to the waiting world.

 

If you believe in me, you will do the same works that I do. Even greater works will you accomplish, for I must return to my Father in Heaven. If you wish to serve me, follow me; and where I am, there you, my servant, will be as well, honored by my Father.

 

Go announce to the world: "The kingdom of heaven has come to dwell among you."

 

If you are not for me, you are against me; and they that do not gather with me, scatter.

 

Whenever you are invited into a house, offer first a blessing, and say: "Peace be to this house." If those in the house are for peace, your blessing will be accepted, and they will be benefited. If not, the benefits of your blessing will return to you.

 

Do not hesitate to accept hospitality, yet remain purposeful. Resist aimless wandering. Enjoy whatever food and drink is offered you, for the person who labors is worthy of just wages.

 

Those who accept you accept me also, and they that accept me welcome also the Father who has sent me.

 

Be warned: there will be those who will attempt to silence your witness of me. You will be summoned to court and dealt with unfairly, and imprisoned on behalf of me. Because of my words, you will be asked to testify before those who do not believe, before rulers, governors, and kings.

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Lord God, Abba Father, humbled by my inability to call on Your power in every moment and with every step; thankful for knowing that if I keep my eyes on You, my faith in Your words, and my hope in Jesus’ promise, You will be there. And while I may feel I am without You in every moment, and I am walking alone. That fact is when I look back in the Spirit through Jesus with You, I see, I know that the reason I only see one set of footprints is because that is when You were carrying me. So even though I may feel alone, I am never alone for You are always with me. Thank You Jesus! Thank You Abba Father! In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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What does it cost us to say: "My God help me! Have mercy on me!" Is there anything easier than this? And this little will  suffice to save us if we be diligent in doing it.

— St. Alphonsus Liguori

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Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24
Psalm 48:2-4, 9-11
Mark 6:7-13

7  And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.  8  He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts;  9  but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics.  10  And he said to them, "Where you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place.  11  And if any place will not receive you and they refuse to hear you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them."  12  So they went out and preached that men should repent.  13  And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them. 

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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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