I like to watch sports at times on TV. And I will see many people enjoying them as I watch sports with my husband. I see how happy, joyful, and faithful to the team they favor. They will stick by the team through and through. Will be ready to defend the teams they are on and will break up relationships too if they feel they are offending the their team. Such as with people who want to date others who like the same football team they are on only.

Wearing the team colors openly. Be it with the teams colors are in a uniform or just painting their faces. They will proudly stand in front of a camera and boast about the team and be loud. They will know all of the players, the score and plays made ,and the events that happened in past games. Really devoted fans.

The stadium will be packed in all kinds of weather, with a good chance of getting sick from sitting outside in the rain, cold or snow fall!

But in this type devotion I GENERALLY do not see with a lot of people who say they believe in GOD. I wonder if these same people would go through all of that , to hear a pastor like Billy Graham or TD Jakes? If they knew that coming there in the same arena GOD would put the words into the pastors mouths that will lead them to salvation? I know that if the weather is bad enough those pastors would not want people to get sick or hurt, so they may through GODS wisdom have to postpone the event.

When I go into church there are some empty seats there, not always packed. When I was a child it was hard to find a good seat to hear the Pastor give his sermon. Elbow to elbow we all sat. Some had to go into the balcony if they were late. And we had to line up early outside of the church to get a good seat. I miss when church was like this. In the last ten years or more, things really started taking a nose dive in attendance.

Faith is strong with many in the worldly things of mankind. Pushing GOD aside unless they need HIM for something, like they are sick and don’t want to die, or they need money, or a mate. Otherwise putting GOD in the back pocket or rear burner. Using HIM as a tool. Not good. And GOD knows our hearts, so HE knows what we are doing and thinking.

No one want to feel like they are used, or taken advantage of. I just feel this is what we maybe doing if we know it or not and need to think about what we are doing. When you are in a good relationship with a person, you do not want to have the feeling they will be around you when they need you for something. Or call on you only when they need money or want something else.

You want a real relationship and bond. You want to be loved and respected as how you do for the people in your life. And this is what I feel is important about the relationship we all do need with GOD and HIS beloved son JESUS!

You want to know you are on the same page, same team as the person or persons you are in a relationship with. The only team I know that works for me is #TEAMJESUS! You have everyone righteous on your side and aiming to reach the same GOAL. (pardon the pun, there maybe more on the way!) You all read the same rule book, the Bible. You know who took the hit for the TEAM and this is our LORD and savior #KINGJESUS!

JESUS was not ashamed to do all that he could to save all of mankind from the sins we all have done our whole lives long. JESUS is the one and only son of the true living GOD, and He obeyed GOD and did HIS will here on earth! All that JESUS did was in love to save us from losing to the opposing team (satan) of the lost and unsaved heading to total destruction.

Be not ashamed of the gospel, be proud to say that you are on #TEAMJESUS!

The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson did so, and so can we all. He posted this on his twitter account.  https://twitter.com/therock/status/417352660191571968

When I see people who are well-known doing this I have a new respect for them. Faith is very important to have in the fallen world. If you become successful with JESUS leading you give praise to GOD. It is a good thing , it will encourage others too who do like to follow sports. Let them know this person has JESUS in their life.

Matthew 19:14

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

This picture and other pictures like this remind me of when I was a child. I lived in a nice house that my Parents owns and loved it. I had kids to play with that were my favorite kids to play with outside of my favorite cousins growing up. So to me they were like an extended family.

All of my friends were church goers and came from families that prayed and stayed in prayer. Our parents all worked, Grandmothers were the best cooks we knew. And we as kids all liked the same things to play with and the same types of games too. I saw my friends for who they were and not the color thing I just thought they looked like their parents and it was not a racial thing. My friends did too.

We enjoyed looking at the clouds and would notice on a beautiful summers day how the clouds would have different shapes. Like some would look like people, dogs, or a foot. Stuff like that. We made mud pies for our doll babies, had “pretend husbands” that were actually the brothers to some of the girls I played with. My friends came from all back rounds of color , African-American, Polish, Puerto Rican, Asian, Mexican and Jamaican. All in a middle class neighborhood. Nothing that is stereotypical, just people living together none of the “you people “nonsense then when we were little.

But then as were got older, like around 7 years old…things changed. It was something that my Polish friend and I didn’t see coming. Her grandmother (who was different from the other grandmothers) moved in with her. And I could hear on a summer’s day of her complaining about me playing with her while the window was open. “She shouldn’t be out there with that child….” along with some other things. I just didn’t want to believe she was talking about me. Because those things she was saying I was was an evil lie. This woman didnt know me from Adam as the expression goes.

I told my Mom about it, and it was not good. I think my Mom, when she got the chance let them know how she felt about it. But I was never able to play with my friend again. Nor was she to play with the rest of the kids who were not white. We both cried because of that, it was awful. We didn’t understand how you can do something like that to us. She lived right next door to us, and we would see each other more than the other kids.

Racial division is something that is pure evil. It is hate with no locgical GODLY reason to back it up. It keeps people from living peacefully with each other as how GOD wants us to do. What is the point in it? To keep people from living peacably with each other. A lot of evil is done from this, as what I am saying right now as to what happened to my friend and me.

Romans 12:17-1921st Century King James Version (KJ21) 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Kids learn from all of this. Now I don’t know how this has affected my friend right now or how she is living her life. I don’t know if she passed this on to her children or not. But I do know that what ever was told to her about playing with other kids that are not like her just because they told her we are all bad….may be something she got used to and just dealt with it.

I know I did not change what is in me. I wanted always as far back as I could remember to be like JESUS. Have a pure love in my heart which then give you an inner sincere peace.

John 14:27 KJV

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

More verses on peace of mind and inner peace: https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Peace-Of-Mind/

When children are born, they are not thinking about color like the adults do. Yeah as a child they do see that there are people who look different. But what they are thinking about is someone to play with who is small like they are.  Color is something that elders teach the kids for what ever reason they assume is right. But it is wrong. For all hate is influenced by satan. GOD IS LOVE!!!! Satan comes to steal your joy as he did for me and the friendship of my friend as a child.

We all need to teach our kids the ways of the LORD our GOD and not the evil ways of the world. For it is destructive, leading all humans in to the pit of hell if we are not careful.

There is no such thing as race. No such thing as one being superior to the other simply because they do not look like you. Dont listen to the devil and then pass this lie on to your children. They will suffer for it and live in confusion for the rest of their lives. Simply hating all people eventually, becasue they will not love themselves too.

Matthew 22:36-40King James Version (KJV) 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

When we raise our children to hate we are committing a sin. And then we are teaching our children to sin as well….leading on to keeping this disease of hate going.  Once we all understand what GODs way is and follow it we all will be truly happier. For the devil lies to us to blind us from the truth of GOD. Stay in pray and stay close to GOD and HIS beloved son. For it is GODS heaven we want to live in, to be able to see GOD ever so lovingly smiling upon us with HIS son JESUS on HIS right hand side smiling upon us all too .

Praise and glory be to you dear beloved FATHER GOD at all times now and forever more and to all of eternity long. Thank you FATHER GOD for our savior JESUS Christ!

May you all have a blessed day and from the reading of this post, and for sharing it to others as well.

Peace!

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“You are not pretty”

“You are too pretty”

” You are fat”

“You are too skinny”

“We don’t like your kind…”

“You are too good.”

“You are not good enough, you are bad”

“You are not smart enough”

“How did YOU know how to do this?”

“Oh, this is not really all of that fattening, its okay to eat any kind of dessert!Calories don’t count!  Nobody gets fat from eating desserts”

“Don’t listen to the Boss, do the assignment like this as to how I am showing you. They will never know….”

“Don’t read the Bible, it is all made up by some old men years ago. None of that is true.”

“GOD doesn’t listen to prayers. Everyone is going to hell.”

“JESUS does not love you.”

“You are stupid for believing and going to church….”

“Everybody does this….(or that)”

How many times have you heard people saying thing like this and to hurt you, or keep you from doing the right thing? I have heard this and more since I was a young child and didn’t care what the non believers thought. I could see all of the trouble that they were in , had been in and were heading to again. They did not turn off of the path of trouble and destruction.

I was given the name of “goody two shoes” as a child by those who thought that was supposed to make me feel bad. But you know what, I happened to like being called that. Once they saw that I liked it they began to call me bad. Whatever will give you joy, there are just some people who prefer to do evil and to steal your joy.

I praise GOD for all of the situations that HE has kept me and all of my loved ones out of. There were always temptations in our way, and you can slip but never fall for the LORD will pick you up. It is the fact that you know you slipped up and are forgiven and given another chance because of the love that comes from GOD and HIS beloved son JESUS that we keep on going.

Whomever said sticks and stones will break bones , but words will never hurt you was not right in making up that rhyme. You will remember words that were told to you at times that cut like a knife leaving a scar. The first initial cut of the words sting and hurt goes away, but like I say it leaves a scar.

So many people have been hurt by words, and the list at the beginning I made, is just some “cuts” people say from being tempted by the evil on. See this does two things. It makes the person listen to the temptation, fall into going through with saying the mean words that the evil one put into their head. Then once spoken to the victim, the feel the hurt, and the response to the sin can go full circle depending on how the victim responds.

It could cause the person who was hurt to hurt back. A sin for sin. But who started it? The one that started the whole thing is sitting back laughing at the two humans. No he may not have made the 1st person walk over to the other with the evil intentions, but if he had left them alone there would be no confrontation and hurt feelings.

We all get people who seem to love negative drama around them at all times. But we need to stay in prayer too. Stay far away from the “sinful drama” lovers as much as possible.

1 Peter 5:8

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

King James Version (KJV)

The evil watches the righteous to seek to destroy them at any cost. The hate that they have in them consumes them with every breath they take. Relentless and weary from no rest, they are hell bent to doing evil. But they forget who is in charge of all things. Our ever-loving GOD in heaven and the creator of all heaven and earth.

1 John 3:8

“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”

King James Version

See? The word is what makes sense and gives me a calm feeling within me. It is true the evil one was here before mankind. He saw us being created and knows our weaknesses. We all need to know the evil tempts all humans even when JESUS walked the face of the earth satan tried to tempt our JESUS into doing wrong.

Here is a link to 6 things the devil is lying about on Beliefnet.com

http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/galleries/6-things-the-devil-will-trick-you-into-believing.aspx?   Read the list on this link for more encouragment.

1.Do not trust the enemy satan.

2.That happiness is unattainable.

3.That GOD’s word is not real.

4.are insignificant.

5.Church is not important.

6.You are insignificant .

7.Gossip does no harm and your words can not hurt.

The physical words out weight the spiritual world.

Psalms 28:7

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him.”

King James Version (KJV)

Knowing the truth in GODS words means we need to read it. Not assume from what anyone’s word is about the word. YOU read it yourself. Get strong in your faith and trust in the LORD. Stay in prayer. These secular people who are lost in sin and love sin do not want the LORD in their lives because of that. If GOD hates sin, we do too. They know the presence of GOD walking into a room and it is within us who love the LORD. 24/7.

Ephesians 6:10-18King James Version (KJV)

¹⁰ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

¹¹ Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Listen to the encouragement that our loving GOD has given us all through the BIBLE! The people in the Bible times have gone through the very same sins we all go through today. The difference is the people and that we have mass technology all over the world with more people.

GOD is good, right, loving , all knowing, all present and protective of all of his children who love HIM. Remember that always. Remember that JESUS loves us so, and wants us in to heaven as well. JESUS made an awesome sacrifice for all of mankind. That is showing how much JESUS loves us too.

May a blessing be to those who read this post and be encouraged, and for sharing it to encourage others as well!

 

Peace.

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James 4:8

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”

 

I remember a pastor saying that (not his exact words) faith is something that has a cap or level line on it. It continues to grow through the trials that we go through each day. And we all go through something. No matter how rich or poor, location on GODS earth, what gender or skin color. There is always something but because of faith we will get through it while praising GOD for the help.

I remember as a child what I could understand about the LORD through church and family. Just how powerful GOD is with the scriptures that was read. It has shown me that good will always conquer over evil. There is no way that evil will prevail. GOD is so perfectly good, wonderful, loving and protective of all of us who do truly love HIM.  The Bible is clear on that.

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

King James Version (KJV)

More verses to read on this link:

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Gods-Love-For-Us/

 

When we as humans seek to gain an understanding and the need to have GOD in our lives, it has to be developed.  We need not to lean on what we understand alone. Reading the word of GOD with prayer to HIM and knowing that JESUS is the one and only way into heaven is on the way to increasing our faith.

Don’t depend on the pastor , your parents, best friends, relatives or anyone else. Depend on your prayers to GOD to be answered with CONTINUING prayer. When you pray leave it with GOD, don’t try to think for HIM. Don’t meddle in the prayer, because then you will not see how HE is helping you to get through your situation. Leaving your burdens with the LORD, knowing that GOD sent JESUS to save the world is a great comfort. You know that you will be saved from all of the heart aches of this fallen world.

But you will need to trust in the LORD GOD, and let HIM fix it. If you could fix it you would have had the complete wisdom of not to get into a complicated situation you did not expect. Your faith will give you discernment. Such discernment like if you don’t feel comfortable going down a certain street, for not knowing there may have been a large fallen tree in that road. You would have heard your inner voice and soul warning you. Your souls connection with the LORD.

You have a connection with GOD when you have faith. And you also have a connection with all who do love GOD too, and you can sense it when you meet these people even for the very 1st time in life. There is a spiritual bond, sharing a GODLY righteous high. Discernment. You want this at all times.

With your bond with GOD the FATHER you will have a natural inner happiness that those who do not want GOD in their lives we NEVER understand and feel uncomfortable around you or even hate you for no reason. For the reason that the evil spirit that is in them is not the same GODLY one that is in you.

This is why we need to increase our faith so we can stand tall depending on GOD to protect us from all harm. When these people think they have the last laugh or feel that they have defeated you, you will see them fall from their own devices and plots.

I tell you faith is what will get you through anything you are going through right now like it has for me and all of my loved ones. You will get that swing at you but you will not fall down, with the love of JESUS returning HIS powerful swing and the enemy falling down instead.

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

King James Version (KJV)

I do trust in GOD. I do accept JESUS as my savior of my soul from all of the sins I have done my whole life long. No one is without sin, no…..one! And JESUS did say this in the Bible. If you feel that you have turned away from GOD because of the sins you have done in the past, then you need to get your faith in order. It is up to you to see that YOU have to make the choice.

JESUS gave his life on the cross so we could live in total peace knowing we are forgiven. This is part of the faith, to KNOW you are forgiven because of the sacrifice JESUS gave on the cross.

Not the hail Mary, going to church and making a presence, doing nice things for your close circle of friends, being a “spiritual” person and not making the full commitment as being a religious GOD fearing, JESUS loving person, giving large donations to charities to gain favor with GOD. You can give to charities, but not to use it to pay your way into heaven. If that were the case there would be all kinds of people paying their way into heaven. It would be worse than it is here on earth then….complete havoc.

The devil is a liar. If you feel that the sins you have done will keep you from getting into heaven he has lied to you. JESUS came to earth to save you and ALL of mankind who love , believe and trust in HIM. JESUS went through a lot of abuse , torment , pain, and to give HIS life on the cross just to prove this point! Don’t listen to the devil, he got you into the bad situation and is lying to keep you in it. Lying saying JESUS will not help you. HE has proven HE has forgiven you by what HE did on the cross. Dwelling on this earth as a man for 33 years being treated mean, abused and seeked after to be killed by the very people HE came to save from the sins they have done. Some did listen and were saved. Unfortunaly some stayed stubborn and will not be let into heaven.

JESUS is the savior for all of the world. No matter what you were told about you being too bad, it is still up to you what road you take from here on. Up to you. Gain your faith so that if you have children, spouses, parents, loved ones and friends that they will be saved too. You do not want your children to die and be sent to hell right? Well neither does our heavenly FATHER GOD want that for any of us.

I pray that this will bring a blessing to the reader of this post, and for sharing this post as well so others will be ecouraged to increase or gain their faith in GOD.

 

 

Peace!

 

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