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Comment by Michael Brittain on July 31, 2012 at 10:31am

Russ, 

I can't tell you how much this was written for me today!!!  And after putting true, focused prayer to it, that fire of frustration that's been burning in me this morning I feel is subsiding like heartburn after a good dose of Tums.

Have a Blessed day Sir and as Always I Thank You for your Daily Faithing!

In Faith,

Michael

Comment by russ allen on July 31, 2012 at 7:41am

 Good morning! How are we faithing?  What is your attitude as a believer? Do you still get all twisted up over things going in a way contrary to what you think they ought to? Are you able to look at the up side even when you want to whine and cry? Why not? Where is your security and you faith? Do you rely on events and smoothness of day to effect your joy and demeanor? Our joy comes from knowing the creator loves us no matter what we are facing and that we know where we are headed ultimately. Our demeanor has a direct correlation to the love of God and our perception of it.  Look, things happen that tick us off, make us sad and even sometimes ask God why but reacting to an emotion in a bad or even worldly way can be harmful to you and to others.  Our outlook on the big picture totally has a bearing on the small one we face every day.  With assurance of salvation, the love God has for us, we are able to approach each hurdle one at a time so we can keep moving forward instead of back.  When you catch yourself reacting in a "woe is me" manner, remember Jesus acted in a loving sacrificial manner even when things sucked. Wow, and my inconvenience is worthy of blasting someone? Please...


  1Jn 5:11-15
  And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.  These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.  And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:  and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.


 Gal 4:6
 Now because you are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts to cry out, "Abba! Father!"



remember Pappy...remember Christina C and Megan B...


Heavenly Father,
    We lift you up and praise your name! Holy is your Word Father! Help us recognize things for what they are and keep our emotions under control so we act rather than react. Lord we ask for focus on you rather than the world and it's events we encounter. Grant us wisdom to act correctly from your view. Lord we lift those mentioned. Heal, comfort and m

Comment by Michael Brittain on July 30, 2012 at 10:10am

Good Monday morning and start to the week.

Russ, Great words to think about this week!

Hope everyone has a Blessed one this week!

Comment by russ allen on July 30, 2012 at 8:03am

    Good morning!  How are we faithing? Paying attention to scripture and how prophecy compares to current events is interesting.  Not being a scholar or anything like that, a lot of times I can miss what scripture is telling me but sometimes it slaps me right up side the head. Do you do that? Do you peruse the scripture in amazement that the world just doesn't see the simple beauty of it? Salvation is so simple but people get all twisted up in works and miss it. People think they have to get better to get saved. No where in scripture is that ever said so where do they get that? Prophecy can be straight forward as well as cryptic. Could be cultural, could be the age written and could be purposely written so future people see what the former could not. For example;

  Zec 14:12 
And this shall be the plague wherewith Jehovah will smite all the peoples that have warred against Jerusalem: their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their sockets, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.

Back a hundred years it would be all but impossible to see how this could happen. Flesh gone while standing would be possible with nukes right? Just a possibility. How about;


Eze 1:24 
And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings like the noise of great waters, like the voice of the Almighty, a noise of tumult like the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings.

A jet perhaps? Read all of Ezekiel 1, it sure sounds like a description of a fighter jet to me.  From their vantage point thousands of years ago this looks like a pretty good description of a jet fighter.  Then again in five hundred years from now, who knows.  Point is that we all ought to read books like Ezekiel and Daniel, Joel etc and just read with wonder and amazement of how alive scripture really is. Just some food for thought to begin your week.  

Remember Heather Bell...remember Jay and Mark...

Heavenly Father,

  Thank you for the cross. Thank you for your inspired Word that teaches us your truth and ways. Help us reflect your light to everyone we meet this week. Grant us wisdom to see that truth and the courage to follow it. In Jesus name, amen 

Comment by russ allen on July 27, 2012 at 7:52am

  Good morning! How are we faithing?  I did something half awake this morning and wondered how many times I had done it in the past and not realized it.  Ever found the orange juice in the dish cupboard? Have you ever said something completely innocent but was taken by someone as an insult or hurt their feelings? I know I have and when I found out I was so embarrassed and so sorrowful for the intention was not what was received.  We have to be careful of our actions and our words because we can inflict pain, hurt faith, mislead out of shear lack of attention.  I've also been called out on using descriptive words that were off color and not even traditional cuss words. People, pay attention. Pause before you act.  Pay attention to the entire self so that we can be a reflection of Jesus and not let the world in us spoil that view. I am not saying to walk perfectly because we can't but just be aware and pay attention so we do not cause someone weaker to stumble in their faith.  Oh and don't take your dogs medicine. It causes a desire to chase cars and scratch ones ear with their foot...



1Co 15:49 
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.



Rom 8:29 
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:



Joh 17:17
 Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.


remember Jana Callahan...Diane Johnson...Roseanne Shain and Sophia...

Heavenly Father,
  Forgive us when we act contrary to your Word. Lord we ask for wisdom and understanding so we can reflect your grace and love. We praise your name and do want to serve you honorably and righteously. Lord, help us not hinder your love. Open the eyes of our hearts and minds , we want to see Jesus, In Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on July 27, 2012 at 7:51am

  Good morning! How are we faithing?  I did something half awake this morning and wondered how many times I had done it in the past and not realized it.  Ever found the orange juice in the dish cupboard? Have you ever said something completely innocent but was taken by someone as an insult or hurt their feelings? I know I have and when I found out I was so embarrassed and so sorrowful for the intention was not what was received.  We have to be careful of our actions and our words because we can inflict pain, hurt faith, mislead out of shear lack of attention.  I've also been called out on using descriptive words that were off color and not even traditional cuss words. People, pay attention. Pause before you act.  Pay attention to the entire self so that we can be a reflection of Jesus and not let the world in us spoil that view. I am not saying to walk perfectly because we can't but just be aware and pay attention so we do not cause someone weaker to stumble in their faith.  Oh and don't take your dogs medicine. It causes a desire to chase cars and scratch ones ear with their foot...



1Co 15:49 
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.



Rom 8:29 
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:



Joh 17:17
 Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.


remember Jana Callahan...Diane Johnson...Roseanne Shain and Sophia...

Heavenly Father,
  Forgive us when we act contrary to your Word. Lord we ask for wisdom and understanding so we can reflect your grace and love. We praise your name and do want to serve you honorably and righteously. Lord, help us not hinder your love. Open the eyes of our hearts and minds , we want to see Jesus, In Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on July 26, 2012 at 7:25am

  Great morning! How are we faithing? Our liberty in Christ is vast. Loading us down with rules is not what the gospel is all about. To many times things get distorted over infractions and we loose our liberty trying to carry things that have already been delivered. Does it make sense to send a package via UPS but still feel the need to deliver it ourselves?  Jesus already paid the price and already offered forgiveness and when we accepted it we are declared innocent so why would we still have to pay the price?  Stop berating yourself about what Jesus beat and won already. Press on with renewed vigor seeking wisdom from God's Word so hopefully we don't repeat past mistakes but live refreshed and anew with a spirit of joy that we have been saved from payment of our sins. When we have to pay in the world because there are ramifications for our action here, we can do what's needed to be done with inner joy and a peace knowing the win is already marked down and we are getting from here to that win while gathering others who have fallen into the same pit. Realizing it's already won can make the journey, however difficult it may be, joyously doable. Reassure yourself with these words;



Gal 5:1
 For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.



Col 2:16-19
  Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath day: which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.  Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding fast the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increasing with the increase of God.



Mat 11:28-29
  Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.


Heavenly Father,
   We praise your name. We thank you for all you do. We ask for wisdom to act, think and love as you would have us to. Lord we lift those around us to you and lay theirs and our burdens at your feet for we know you got this and we don't have to carry these burdens anymore. Help us see truth in everything. help us be better servants for your righteousness and not for our own glory. Protect the children and grant us courage to act and think honorable in this fallen world. In Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on July 25, 2012 at 7:46am

Good morning! How are we faithing? You know what is interesting? We tend to run back to our sinful ways when confronted with turmoil.  If we were the type that in our past we lashed out whenever confronted with things, we tend to still do that in times of stress. If we were brought up with a certain attitude, even though it may be contrary to God's Word and even though we are redeemed and have walked with Jesus for some years, we revert under duress. I've known people who were very promiscuous and when they got dumped on over and over they dove deeper into that promiscuous sin to the point that the perpetual results of the sin taught them nothing. They would get hurt and decide to go do the same exact thing over and over. Why? Sin does that. We can do certain sins for so long we forget everything else and even believe it is the only way and it becomes comfortable. The only way we are able to move from actions that are sinful and harmful to others and our selves is not get defensive or offended when confronted with that sin.  We must confess our sin and repent of it. Get in the Word over and over to make the truth our reality and not sin. Br real when you self examine. Ask the questions that reveal truth.  The world says promiscuity for example is normal and natural when in fact heartache comes over and over again and I meet people time and time again that keep on repeating the same things and belly ache over the same results. They blame everything and everyone for the hurt but miss the initial action they took that brought about the condition. You want to live better? You want this hurt to stop? Listen to the old fat guy that keeps pointing you to the answer, Jesus. Argue if you must but what you've been doing is what is making you feel the way you do so doesn't it make sense to question it? Think on this today....


Pro 26:11 
As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.

1Jn 1:9 

 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Heavenly Father,

  Thank you for your wisdom in your Word. Lord, help us be honest. Help us truly examine our own actions and change our mind. Help us recognize folly in our lives. Help us recognize actions that perpetuate pain and suffering. Lord, truth is what we desire and our desires avoid truth sometimes, make us aware of those things in our lives, in Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on July 24, 2012 at 7:36am

  Good morning!  How are we faithing? Man, I've heard some ugly speech lately. Lies, slander, anger, innuendo, cussing, speaking curses on others, gossip, idle speculation for the previous reasons and on it goes. It does not always surprise me but when it's heard in the body of believers it tosses one heck of a curve. We all are guilty from time to time but man, we have to be in control of our tongue regardless of our emotional state. It flat doesn't matter what has happened we must not lash out like the world. I am guilty of calling someone an idiot who drive different than myself. Can you relate? I am attempting to turn that around to bless them instead of calling them names. I don't know where or what is happening in their life so how dare I call them an idiot? Likewise we all must remember who we are and that we are not people who should be captive of our tongues. You know, what is in our hearts is what comes out our mouths so with that said, I need a change of heart, how about you?




Mat 5:21-22
  Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

Mat 12:36  

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 

Heavenly Father,

  Forgive us our trespasses. Lord, our tongues need taming and we need strength and self control to achieve that goal. Help us with wisdom and your eyes to see the heart of others. Let our own desires and emotions lead but rather your wisdom and strength. In Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on July 23, 2012 at 8:08am

Good morning!  How are we faithing? My my there is so much stuff happening in the world today. Besides the news I have run into so many people struggling in marriages, jobs, relationships, their faith and the list goes on.  Aerosmith had a song back in the early 90's called "Living On The Edge" and compared to that time frame, things have escalated tremendously. People we have to pause for a second and curb our tongues. We have to reel in our tempers. We must be vigilant to the devil and his minions ways because those things can destroy us. Why would anyone lash out with hurtful cutting words? Why would anyone treat others the way they would not stand to be treated? The Word tells us not to sin in our anger and biting commentary with past things used to hurt is selfish and flat cruel besides being contrary to what Jesus told us. There's a couple I know of that have some legal issues due to past behavior and people, there are consequences for our behavior.  God forgives but the world may punish and if you are there, suck it up and learn from it. I do not mean to be harsh but the world is harsh and we are in it and if you were of it for a season or whatever, there can be penalties. Jesus already whooped whatever you are facing, or going through, or are fixin to go through, so it makes sense to recognize that fact and learn during the journey from here to that victory already won. Our peace is dependent on the love God has and us realizing our struggle and chasing after the wind only exacerbates the problem. Seek his face. Read the Word to learn so you wont keep repeating the same things over and over and remember, God loves you enough to offer his salvation through his son.



Col 3:8-10
  but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful  lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him:



Eph 4:26-27
  Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
 neither give place to the devil.



remember Cliffe Allan....remember Jason, Stephanie and Robert...

Heavenly Father,
  Thank you for the cross. Lord, impart wisdom on us so we do not sin in our anger. Grant us restraint to not lash out when we are angry. We lift those hurt by words and ask a healing and a clearness of mind to see truth. Lord shut the lips of those who stir descent among your people.  Lord we lift those seeking to work to support their families, open doors and make those aware when you have opened that door. Protect the innocent and grant courage to us to protect the innocent. Guide our minds and vision, in Jesus name, amen

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