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Comment by russ allen on November 11, 2010 at 6:40am

Good morning! How are faithing? I am not a doom and gloom type of guy. I look at things as good unless shown otherwise. Optimistic by nature. Even when junk goes on I still am joyful, may not be happy right then but bounce right back to the joy inside. I also lately have had this heavy feeling, load, burden or whatever you call it, that people better get ready for the approaching storm. My heart breaks when I hear of suicides. My heart breaks and I am angered at murders. I hear of kids being shaken, beaten, ignored and it just bewilders me. At the same time as all this I see Jesus holding, loving, feeding us and all we have to do is ask. I see people grasping at thin air while Jesus is standing right next to them with his hand out and they look right by and fall. The news, our government, business are chasing after the wind and are spiraling out of control. We have got to reach out to everyone we can whenever an opportunity arises. We as believers have to remember we were once lost and bewildered therefore we must place our hand in theirs to lift them up. We need to meet the needs where they are. We need to stop finger pointing and assist and educate. These roaming people who do not know God will not and cannot act, speak or love like Jesus until they meet him so instead of pointing flaws out, lets introduce Jesus and his love and wisdom will reveal those things as they grow in our Lord. People, there's a whole bunch of unknowing people that are going to hell and were concerned with their language? Their dress? Their cleanliness? We as believers better step up and out on this faith to those "dregs" or we are gonna have a whole lot to answer our Father for. I'm just saying...

2 Corinthians 5:20-21
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
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Philippians 2:1-4
If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
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1 Peter 4:7-11
The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion
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remember the lost...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the cross. Lead us to the cross. Help us remember why and for who the cross happened. Lord we lift those up who are seeking. Reveal yourself. Help us have your eyes and ears. Help us feed the lost with manna that fills completely. Lord we beg for mercy on those who are lost and give us courage and wisdom to speak your truths wherever we are. Thank you for grace even for me. in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 10, 2010 at 7:05am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Do you have moments of clarity where you see truth and not lies of the world? Do do you have times that what you see is contrary to what you are being told? Do you seek God's eyes and not the worlds? We meet people on the street who are aggressive, manipulative, angry and we take on the same characteristics in response. Sometimes those people need a smile and a nickel. Sometimes a look in the eye and compassionate words cool situations completely. Someone who does not seek Gods face or doesn't know how or even that they need to will come at you and toss you off your comfort stance. We as believers must equip ourselves to handle these times. It ain't easy but as soon as we recognise that the threat isn't necessarily personal we need to respond with compassion of Jesus or they may miss Jesus and we don't plant a seed or have any hope of ever seeing growth. Presenting Jesus' love to the supposed unlovable is not about you or me but about God. We are incapable of compassion on someone who disgusts us therefore we must put on Jesus. Knowing our state before grace came will bring to mind where others are. If they know not Jesus and God's ways, they ain't gonna act in kind. They are gonna act where they are. Remember that as you encounter bitterness, anger, despair, greed, ruthlessness, lust and many other demeanor that are contrary to compassion and grace.

Romans 11:33-36
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? Or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to him again? For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
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Psalms 103:7-12
He made known His ways to Moses,
His acts to the sons of Israel.
The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
He will not always strive with us;
Nor will He keep His anger forever.
He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.
As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
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Psalms 25:4-7
Make me know Thy ways, O LORD;
Teach me Thy paths.
Lead me in Thy truth and teach me,
For Thou art the God of my salvation;
For Thee I wait all the day.
Remember, O LORD, Thy compassion and Thy lovingkindnesses,
For they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
According to Thy lovingkindness remember Thou me,
For Thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
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Remember Kevin Doyle...remember Julie Phairs family...remember Jennies Dad Tim

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace and compassion that saves wretches like me. Lord we want to be ready and able to show your love whenever and forever. Lord, open the eyes of our hearts so we see into others hearts. We want to present you so they come to the source of all things and not be fooled by copies that are inferior and lead to destruction. Give visions and knowledge that will motivate us when we want to quit. We ask for healings for those mentioned in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 9, 2010 at 7:52am

Good morning! How are we faithing? It never ceases to amaze how good God is. He didn't promise a life of leisure or wealth but a full life of love and of his grace. I run into alot of people who are destitute in spirit and physically. You know, it doesn't even matter whether it's there fault or not. We as believers in Christ should have the compassion to step up whenever we can. We should pray without ceasing and by that I don't mean long wordy prayers but appeals on the spot. Our God loves us all but we need to present the salvation grace to all. It is hard sometimes to take a step back, look at the heart and recognise the spirit need. By recognising the physical needs and acting accordingly we show our convinced nature of Jesus and his principles. We should do because of Jesus and the compassion he has. We also should use wisdom. The guy in the gutter that you wont give to because "he will buy booze" is wrong. Take a meal to him or take him to get a meal. Wisdom. That family that has no winter coats for the kids need the coats now, then present the wisdom of the gospel. We have got to meet the needs of the people or the grace message will be missed. The Word tells us this.

1 Corinthians 13:3-7
And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor , and if I deliver my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing. Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.
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Colossians 3:12-13
And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
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1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
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remember John and Deanna...remember Chris Hall...remember Chris Bell...remember Kat

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your blessings and thank you for your love. Lord teach us to be wise and humble. Help us recognise spiritual needs that are hindering the physical as well as the spiritual. Help us see beyond the immediate and help us be the sower for the harvest in lives Lord we lift those up who are hurting and cold. We lift those who's hearts ache for loved ones. Lord we praise and honor you, in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 8, 2010 at 7:24am

Good morning! How are we faithing this fine day? It's another Monday and we now have the opportunity to go out amongst the masses and be examples for Christ. We are the light of the world reflecting Jesus and his glory. Without our influence the world would sink into despair. Mankind by itself seeks it's own will and we can see how that can turn out just by watching the news. How others see us deal with situations shows our faith and new life in Jesus the Christ. Whether good or bad we are seen by the world so it makes sense that we seek the wisdom of God in his Word, pray without ceasing and hold on to the knowledge that we have entered eternity when we accepted Jesus as Lord. We are now in the beginning of forever. This short century that we occupy this vessel of flesh is but a vapor compared to forever. Ever thought about that? Our woes here for this small time are nothing compared to a googleplex of time. Still can be hard here but looking beyond the immediate becomes a little more doable when we start to grasp that concept.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10
For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven; inasmuch as we, having put it on, shall not be found naked. For indeed while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed, but to be clothed, in order that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge. Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord-- for we walk by faith, not by sight-- we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. Therefore also we have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
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Remember Julie Phair's Mom...remember Jessie Benton

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that encourages us every day. Thank you for concepts and principles that make our life livable. Lord we ask for wisdom and courage to be examples of your love. We ask for clarity when we encounter the enemy. Lord we praise you and worship you as the Lord of all that you are. Keep us safe physically as well as spiritually and mentally. Be with Linda on her trip. Keep her safe. Encourage Ben...in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 5, 2010 at 7:53am

Good morning! How are we faithing? It is a tough road this life we lead. There are things that wash us over sometimes and we feel complete despair. There are times when we want to give up. There are times when we feel so alone and even sometimes are. There are times when death is appealing. These are scary times and it has been brought to my attention this type of despair is all around. The enemy speaks in the ear of the depressed and down trodden. The enemy uses us for evil when we are the most vulnerable. The enemy is just plain evil and despicable. They kick us when we are down and laugh about it. How rude. How evil. How selfish. Are you in a hole and can't seem to climb out? Digging deeper isn't the right choice. I want to encourage those who are sitting in that hole feeling like the dirt is falling in on you. I want you to know that Jesus cares. I care. It doesn't matter what you've done or what has been don to you, Jesus is right there waiting for you to run into his arms. You have to stand up and take his hand he is offering. Your road may continue to be hard for awhile but believe me when I tell you that even in your bleakest, Jesus will hold and keep you. It may even suck bog water for awhile but you will come through and you will have a witness for the people who will fall in that hole. You will come out the other side. Do not let the enemy convince you otherwise because if he does, he wins and you lose. He isn't worth you.

2 Peter 2:16-19

These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm, for whom the black darkness has been reserved. For speaking out arrogant words of vanity they entice by fleshly desires, by sensuality, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved.
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John 8:12-13
Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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Psalms 121
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From whence shall my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The LORD will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever.
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remember those who are in despair, reach out...

Heavenly Father,
We ask for revelation of your love for us and for those who feel alone. Lord we ask for sanity and clear thinking for those who have lost their way and are dealing with loss. Lord, make your presence known. We ask for wisdom to be the servants we should be to show your love in our moments of despair.. Thank you for you confidence, in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 4, 2010 at 6:49am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Lots of people are struggling with all sorts of things as of late. Loneliness, worry, unsettled about jobs, church, relationships. We all walk through times when we want to run or just can't seem to focus or figure things out. We know logically what to do sometimes but our emotions or longings get in the way. Many a choice is made out of desperation that end up biting us on the behind. Our strength is not our own. Sure certain types of personalities are strong willed and or steadfast regardless of what flies at them but even those types need to focus on God. We must focus on God and leave the fallout to him. If we approach biblical principles with apprehension to the point of watering it down, we miss it. Our strength has to be in our salvation otherwise we will continue to make the same mistake over and over. Don't think so? Think about things you've done that were disasters. What principle did you use to make the choice? It felt right? It was what you wanted? Recognise truth man! Not to beat yourself but to improve. Had someone tell me that they "ain't done anything that bad", so he should be OK with God. Man, he missed what salvation and grace is. He is floundering through on his own accord. If we focus on God's principles, all that behavior and choices we make will fall in line. Get in the Word, meditate on it. Follow the principles and let what ever happens happen.


Isaiah 40:28-31
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth
Does not become weary or tired.
His understanding is inscrutable.
He gives strength to the weary,
And to him who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired,
And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Yet those who wait for the LORD
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.
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Psalms 27:14
Wait for the LORD;
Be strong, and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the LORD.
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Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
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Remember Dustin Ladage...Jeff Guessman...Joe Carter...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that strengthens us. Thank you for being a God who loves us. Help us take comfort and courage in all your Word so we can function honorably. Lord we ask for healing and wisdom to approach everything in a holy manner. Help us see you. Help us be who you planned us to be..In Jesus' name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 2, 2010 at 6:42am

Great morning! How are we faithing? Who are we? What are we to do? Look at this closely;

1 Peter 1:3-12
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven-- things into which angels long to look.
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Interesting. That last line got to me. Angels long to look. We were created as beings to worship and commune with God. We were made to sit with him. The angels don't even have that privilege. We need, as a body, to recognise just how important our state is to God. He gave us the choice to be near him as designed ....or not. Contemplate that today. Recognise the subtle nuances God has put and allowed in your life. Ask him straight up what, where, how he has planned your existence. You do have a purpose. You do have value. You are loved. Never ever forget that...

Remember Carol as she gets cut on today...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the cross. Thank you for choice. Thank you for wisdom and revelation. Thank you for your Word. Lord we lift the lost to you. We lift those in any pain today. We ask your blessing on the vote today. Lord, we thank you continuously for all things and it is in your holy name we pray, amen
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Comment by russ allen on November 1, 2010 at 7:03am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Healing takes place whether it is disease or spirits harassing us. The Word speaks of disease as a result of sin in the world and or of demonic activity. It is very interesting to see how Jesus healed. Sometimes he forgave sins thus people were healed and sometimes he cast out demons and the people were healed. This being said it stands to reason not all sickness is demonic in nature and not all disease is a natural occurrence. Now with that knowledge we can approach our study in the Word to see where we personally drop the ball or entice the forces of the air to enter. This is a huge study and I do encourage you to dive into the Word on your own and discover the healing powers we have because of our savior. Whether we are being allowed to endure for reasons unbeknown to us right now or we just got sick because of germs, we can move on and not think there is a demon behind every wall or that we will get every little bug that comes our way. Whatever is effecting you can be addressed by seeking out the Lord for healing. Look at these as a start to your search of God's Word on this subject.

Psalms 103:2-5

Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget none of His benefits;
Who pardons all your iniquities;
Who heals all your diseases;
Who redeems your life from the pit;
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
Who satisfies your years with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.
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Matthew 15:29-31
And departing from there, Jesus went along by the Sea of Galilee, and having gone up to the mountain, He was sitting there. And great multitudes came to Him, bringing with them those who were lame, crippled, blind, dumb, and many others, and they laid them down at His feet; and He healed them, so that the multitude marveled as they saw the dumb speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.
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Job 4:8
"According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity
And those who sow trouble harvest it.
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Proverbs 3:25-26
Do not be afraid of sudden fear,
Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;
For the LORD will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.
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Remember Carol Mazurkiewicz ...remember Linda Handzel...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for all your blessings on us. Lord, help us understand how and why sickness is what it is. Help us to not be discouraged when we endure pain and those down times when we feel rotten. Lord we know you are our healer and comforter and we desire to learn and then rest on your Word. Lord grant us understanding and wisdom. We lift those mentioned to you and those who have unspoken needs. Thank you for your love and lessons taught daily, in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on October 29, 2010 at 7:14am

Great morning! How are we faithing? Been running into a common malady as of late. It is permeating everywhere and in every walk of life. That malady is selfishness. Me me me, I I I want, I need, I don't like, I can't etc. We all have a form of selfishness and it can get out of hand in an instant. We're not talking Nike verses Reebok or a Camaro verses a Mustang but inward desires ruling behavior. We see it on the highways. We see it in restaurants. We see it in the checkout line and it is ugly. Adverse things on the news are directly a result of some form of selfishness. Our Lord and savior showed perfect unselfishness as an example of how to be. We also need not judge others for this sin but only recognise it and make sure in the area we see, we don't do it. Will we fail sometimes? Well of course but recognising and rectifying should be our way. Look at these scriptures and think how Jesus was unselfish for us. Pay attention today of the things you do that are selfish. This is an exercise of improving and not to beat yourself up, never forget, our sins are forgiven, we just realize then repent so we can change that behavior...think on this...

2 Corinthians 5:14-19
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
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1 John 4:19-20
We love, because He first loved us.
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remember Chris Bell as he travels...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for the cross. Thank you Lord for forgiving us. Lord we ask our selfishness be evident today and that we make the appropriate adjustments to our behavior. Lord we confess our sins to you and do desire to follow your ways but just seem to stumble. Pick us up and instill your Word in us so we see truth without self condemnation. In Jesus name we rebuke the enemy and his minion . We stand on your promise of always being with us and we rest knowing this. in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on October 28, 2010 at 7:10am

Good morning! How are we faithing? What a wild few days! I have OCD,am task oriented and have ADD. This combination makes for some interesting times that I have to watch as things unfold. I make light of this position because when doing, watching and listening to God I get a tap on the shoulder and a whisper in my ear that he understands. I see him standing with his arms folded smiling while I press on with some task,tapping his foot and shaking his head chuckling. When I pause and ask a question, he answers in a way that with these disorders, there comes order. Here's how God has used a pleasure in my life to spend time with him. With this personality I have to be doing something with my hands. If I do not, I fall asleep. Therefore while I'm tinkering, God comes hears me. He talks to me. I hear wisdom and get alot of things hashed out. The conformation comes every time by the Word read and someone else confirming by action or word. This past few days have been awesome because of a prayer for leading and wisdom. When I get to the point of surrendering, he moves absolutely. The answers to those hard decisions we encounter become obvious when we are willing to accept whatever God has for us. When we surrender because we know that whatever God wants for us is best, peace and confidence abound. We must have a foundation in the Word of God because that is the only truth that is alive. Facts are what they are but God's truth even when it seems to defy tangible wisdom will always be best and that is where our confidence rests. My friend has an incredible testimony in this but anyone of us may have the same power in our testimony because surrendering our will to the creator and lover of our souls can only bring that peace and direction unbreakable by the world. Praise God today and ask he take charge because lets face it, our lives are pretty much futile and worthless without Jesus. We flat cannot perform for approval from him. There it is, grace. With the humble admittance that without him we'll just spin in the same junk day after day, that is when we start to live. You think about this...

Colossians 3:15-17

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
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Remember Jenny...remember Chauntell Bailey...remember Jessica Howard...remember Barbara Buniff...remember Sheree Silverwood...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your blessings. Thank you for feeding me with your grace and promises. Thank you for revealing yourself and your promises even to one such as us. Lord I thank you for friends and family that enrich our lives. Lord father, teach us to rely on you and to be mindful of your promises and ways. Bring to mind your principles in all you do. Hold our hands when we go off in our own strength. Help us realize we can't do this without you. Help us be humble and willing to admit your greatness and our need for it in our lives. We lift those mentioned and those in our hearts to you. Meet the needs and let them know who met them. Lord I lift Earl up to you. Grab him in a way that he sees truth and love as only you can provide. Lord, bless Mike and Mary...in Jesus name, amen
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