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Comment by russ allen on March 12, 2009 at 10:11am

praise God we are afforded the luxury of freedom to do this! Thank you for your encouragement for I need it!

Comment by Capt.Luka Jazvic on March 12, 2009 at 9:43am

Good morning all. Russ thank you for your comments, between recovering from a operation and the current economic situation reading your comments have been a great way to start my day.
Take care Luka

Comment by russ allen on March 12, 2009 at 7:43am

Good morning! How are we faithing today? We have to train/change our mindset by reading the Word. We have to stand on the promises Jesus gave us. We have to remember those promises with confidence that they are applicable to our lives. Are any of us worthy? Are any of us good enough? The answers to those is no therefore; by grace we are saved and by grace we have confidence to approach God. By his love he gave us his son so we didn't have to pay for all those inner things that condemn us. All the things we do and all the things we think about doing. By Jesus' grace and love for us we are not condemned anymore by our actions. We either believe and accept the gift of redemption by his blood shed for us, or we don't. So with a choice like that, why do we get pessimistic about life? Why do we only see doom and gloom? Why would we go through life down in the dumps? Here's what we get out of the choice to believe; grace and forgiveness, the right to make our voice heard by the one who created everything, an E ticket to paradise, confidence that regardless of the circumstances we will come out the other side, he loves us more than we love anyone on earth and I love my kids in such an indescribable way I am in awe that he loves us more...

Heb 4:14-16
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
NIV

Heb 10:19-25
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
NIV

Heb 10:35-37
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
NIV

Heb 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
So we say with confidence,
"The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
NIV

1 John 4:16-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for you love and grace. Lord we ask for courage and a settling confidence in your Word. Lord we know we are weak and struggle with fleshly stuff so we ask for strength and wisdom to deal with all we face. Lord we ask you calm us and show us the true things happening in every situation we encounter. Lord help us be strong in your love and confident in you protection. Guard the kids from all the junk in this world, in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:04 AM

Comment by Dawn Melody Bladel on March 11, 2009 at 12:32pm

Thank you Russ for sharing the jewels of wisdom and insight with us in your comments. Thank you for your boldness too, we all need to use discernment as to when and how we be bold . Pick and choose our battles because when all is said and done we have to realize that God fights our battles for and with us. Everyone have a blessed great day and be safe.
Live, laugh, love keep faith and look always to our Father.
Smiles with warmest regards
Dawn
P.S. Its National Friendship Week so remember to let your friend(s) know in an extra special way that you love and care for them. Pray for them prayer is a gift that can be exchanged and is a true gift . SSOT
T.G.B.T.G.

Comment by Capt.Luka Jazvic on March 11, 2009 at 10:12am

Thank you Russ. Every one have a blessed, great and safe day!!!

Comment by russ allen on March 11, 2009 at 7:21am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Boy do I have trouble squashing the lusts of the flesh! How about you? Hot rods, guitars, booze, food, whatever it is it is a tough chore to keep those desires in check. It's way to easy to give into our desires and some of them are quite consuming. Think about what you think about all the time, is it proper? Is it good to think on those things? Is it in line with the Word's teaching? Be honest with yourself with out being self condemning, you know if it is right or not. We are saved be grace. Grace understands our failings and loves us and offers us redemption regardless.

Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope-the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
NIV

Those are reassuring words when we have trouble getting past fleshly lusts. Confess, repent, discard or prioritize, what ever is prudent these things we deal with every day. You ain't alone and we can lift each other up to the Father. Grace has covered all this things we do so stop beating yourself up and move on. When these things come up again remember we have the right to go to the Father and repent. For me that happens alot...geech...

Titus 3:3-7
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
NIV

Reassuring no? Kinda lets us know that we all endure the same junk and have the same access to Jesus. Cool man because I fail regularly.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace that saves up from ourselves. Lord help us recognise when we drop the ball and help us repent quickly. Lord you are so great and loving I don't understand how or why you are but am sure glad you do! Father, help us please you and spread your love and grace. Help us be fearless in this! in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:30 AM

Comment by Paul Verren on March 10, 2009 at 10:01pm

Hello everyone. Just thought I would say hi. It's nice to know after reading a lot of these posts, that I'm not the only one who faces these issues. I've struggled quite a while now on how to deal with the non Christians in my station. Everyones word encourages me. Thank you! Hope to make new friends.

Comment by russ allen on March 10, 2009 at 7:21am

Good morning! As followers of Jesus do we conduct ourselves in a holy manner to dissuade others from evil or for our own glory? Do we act holy and point fingers at others for our own edification? Do we cry and moan about the wrongs done or how bad we hate life or our lot in it? What attitude do you have? Things are not perfect. Things do happen. We fail, others fail. Crap storms come our way so how do we react? Look, I know sometimes it's hard out there but we need to keep telling ourself that everything is temporary and Jesus has overcome all of this. We as Christians are the light of the world and if we complain, give up, lose our encouragment or give in to the worlds way of thinking we become dormant. Yes we are saved and get through the gates of heaven but how many don't because we were to concerned with ourselves to see our friend miss Jesus? This is not meant to condemn or smack you but to encourage you to lift your eyes and your heart to what matters. Our job, physical well being, finances, car, may all suck but like the old adage, we came here with nothing but skin and we'll leave the same way. Take heart fellow believers, you ain't alone! Don't get caught up in wallowing in self pity. Drop your head,(unless you are driving) and admit to God you are dropping it and need help! Talk to him and ask him for help! Look at these and use them as encouragement for your day!

Phil 1:27
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
NIV

Phil 2:14-16
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe
NIV

Phil 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God. NIV

As we learn to rise above, even if just for a look, to see the goal which is Jesus and eternity with him, we can after looking come back down and deal with whatever situation we face. When it's hard we can remember that glance and press on knowing we are forgiven and have that life that overcomes this world. Encourage youself every day with these thoughts because we are his and noone or no thing can defeat us.

Heavenly Father,
Lord thank you for your love and grace that saves a bumbling boob like me. Forgive us when we goof up and help us be quick to repent and quick to see your grace and love. Lord help us not get downtrodden but let us see the goal and know we are secure thus we have the strength to cary on. Lord we ask you be with those who are weak and need support. Help us not discourage or add to anyones pain, in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:27 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 9, 2009 at 3:10pm

naw, friendly and very very busy! remember alot of us just entered the nineties with these computers...just a phase...like TV

Comment by darrell on March 9, 2009 at 11:09am

hi everyone i am new to the group and i just wanted to say that i am honored that the lord has let me be apart of a family of this magintude god bless all of you and have a safe day

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