Archive for February 21st, 2009

Do not, therefore, adorn the church and ignore your afflicted brother, for he is the most precious temple of all.

February 21, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

The Power of Prayer

 

Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, and your joy will be full.

 

The prophet Isaiah has written: "My house shall be called by all nations a house of prayer."

 

Pray then, to the Father who hears your most intimate prayers and rewards them openly; and whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will provide. If you live your life in me, and let my words live in you, you may ask what you wish and it will be given to you.

 

Pray in this manner:

 

“Our Father in heaven, may all the earth recognize that you are the one and holy God. May your kingdom dwell among us. May your purpose be accomplished on earth, as it is in heaven. Provide us with daily bread to sustain us, and forgive our falling short. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us. Keep us from wandering into faithlessness, and deliver us from the evil one. For to you belongs all power and glory, eternally. Let it be so."

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Lord God, Abba Father, O that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory for Your service. That Your hand would be with me to keep me and mine from evil and from pain. Always making us aware of those You place in our path that are in need and afflicted, and convicting us when we place ourselves and our needs before those of others. Let me walk in the Spirit putting You first, others next and me third. I do believe You will provide what I need for today, I just keep asking that Your will be done in and through me each day. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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No one has ever been accused for not providing ornaments, but for those who neglect their neighbor a hell awaits with an inextinguishable fire and torment in the company of the demons. Do not, therefore, adorn the church and ignore your afflicted brother, for he is the most precious temple of all.

— St John Chrysostom

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Hebrews 11:1-7

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.  For by it the men of old received divine approval.  3  By faith we understand that the world was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made out of things which do not appear.  4  By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received approval as righteous, God bearing witness by accepting his gifts; he died, but through his faith he is still speaking.  5  By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was attested as having pleased God.  6  And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.  7  By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, took heed and constructed an ark for the saving of his household; by this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith. 
Psalm 145:2-5, 10-11

Every day I will bless thee, and praise thy name forever and ever.  3  Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.  4  One generation shall laud thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.  5  On the glorious splendor of thy majesty, and on thy wondrous works, I will meditate.  10  All thy works shall give thanks to thee, O LORD, and all thy saints shall bless thee!  11  They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and tell of thy power, 
Mark 9:2-13

2  And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them,  3  and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could bleach them.

4  And there appeared to them Eli’jah with Moses; and they were talking to Jesus.  5  And Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli’jah."  6  For he did not know what to say, for they were exceedingly afraid.  7  And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, "This is my beloved Son; listen to him."  8  And suddenly looking around they no longer saw any one with them but Jesus only.  9  And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of man should have risen from the dead.  10  So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what the rising from the dead meant.  11  And they asked him, "Why do the scribes say that first Eli’jah must come?"  12  And he said to them, "Eli’jah does come first to restore all things; and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt?  13  But I tell you that Eli’jah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of 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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You cannot allow two masters to rule your life. Either you will disregard one and love the other; or else cling to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and remain enslaved to the gods of this world.

February 21, 2009

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The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

Disciples and Servants

 

You cannot allow two masters to rule your life. Either you will disregard one and love the other; or else cling to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and remain enslaved to the gods of this world.

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Lord God, Abba Father, how often Your Words make me feel as if I am not meant to understand having knowledge and wisdom as to Your truths. For I am meant to walk by faith knowing that that which is unseen is more real than that which is seen. And the only wisdom I need is that sufficient to trust in You for all things. Mine is but to stay close to You in and through Jesus in His Spirit which is alive in me. O that You would keep me humble, for it is there that I remain thankful. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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What little love for God you have when you give in without a fight because it’s not a grave sin!

— St. Josemaria Escriva

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Genesis 11:1-9

6  And the LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language; and this is only the beginning of what they will do; and nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them.  7  Come, let us go down, and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech."  8  So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city.  9  Therefore its name was called Ba’bel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth; and from there the LORD scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth.
Psalm 33:10-15

10  The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nought; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.  11  The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. 
Mark 8:349:1

34  And he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.  35  For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.  36  For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?  37  For what can a man give in return for his life?  38  For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."  1 And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power." 

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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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