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The Tribe of JUDAH!

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Good morning everyone! I do pray that you are having a blessed day, for this is another day that the LORD GOD has made!

As th new year is a head of us like in 4 days as it is by today’s post….I have always wondered what original tribe I was from. Hoping as we all want to think it is from good for ourselves I would like to think it was from the tribe of JUDAH.

For theses tribe from what I understand at this point in time were scattered, and lost. So they could have ended up in anyplace where they were able to travel to.

As a research as best as I can, it seems like no one really knows for sure where they went to. And maybe this is what our GOD had wanted to happen so that we would not truly know when our JESUS will return to earth to take the believers home. I can not say. For reading the word, it is not clear to me where the peoples settled.

Maybe someone who has studied the tribe more than I have can explain what they have found out and then we could look up what they have found as well.

The tribe of David is linked to the tribe of Judah and Benjamin as well. So this is the link to leading up to the birth of JESUS CHRIST.

“Judah’s tribe was the largest. Introduced in the Biblical book of Genesis and in the Torah, the tribe of Judah is descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Judah was one of Jacob’s twelve sons, and was responsible in part for placing his younger, more favored brother Joseph in a pit.”

“The tribe of Judah settled in the region south of Jerusalem and in time became the most powerful and most important tribe. Not only did it produce the great kings David and Solomon but also, it was prophesied, the Messiah would come from among its members.”

“Tribe of Judah. … Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and his first wife, Leah. The tribe of Judah became one of the most important because it was the tribe of the monarchy, or rulership under one royal leader, when the ancient kingdom of Israel was established around the 11th century BCE.”

“The Lion of Judah (Hebrew: אריה יהודה Aryeh Yehudah) is a Jewish national and cultural symbol, traditionally regarded as the symbol of the Israelite tribe of Judah. … The Lion of Judah is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation, as a term representing Jesus, according to Christian theology.”

“In Matthew 1:1–6 and Luke 3:31–34 of the New Testament, Jesus is described as a member of the tribe of Judah by lineage. Revelation 5:5 also mentions an apocalyptic vision of the Lion of the tribe of Judah.”

The Lion of JUDAH
https://www.israeliteliving.com/maps This old map of Africa shows the vast area formally known as Ethiopia versus the tiny region in East Africa termed Ethiopia today.

1762 map clearly showing the tribe of Judah located in the Dahomey region of West Africa the same location where the majority of slaves were sold from.

https://www.israeliteliving.com/more-maps

You know it is interesting information when yu read the word and also read history books as well that link up with the Bible too. Learning the culture , location and traditions of the Bible helps me to understand what was going on back then.

Even with the tools , or instruments and type of food that was eaten then. So that when we celebrate EASTER in 2020, we maybe able to actually know more abut the word and what it was like back then when our JESUS walked this earth saving us all from the sins we have fallen into.

GOD is so cool as to love us humans so that HE sent HIS son here to save us from our sins! And GOD’s beloved son so cool as to do GOD’s will , going through all of the abuse we put on JESUS and then killing HIM too. JESUS went through alot for us all.

I am so very grateful to know that JESUS has saved my soul.

I don’t know how to even begin to see by researching if I am in the tribe of JUDAH. As I have made an attempt to find out on line alone….I see there is no sure way on how to do it.

Matthew 1:1-16 New International Version (NIV) The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah1 This is the genealogy[a] of Jesus the Messiah[b] the son of David, the son of Abraham:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac,Isaac the father of Jacob,Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar,Perez the father of Hezron,Hezron the father of Ram,4 Ram the father of Amminadab,Amminadab the father of Nahshon,Nahshon the father of Salmon,5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab,Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth,Obed the father of Jesse,6 and Jesse the father of King David.David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife,7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam,Rehoboam the father of Abijah,Abijah the father of Asa,8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat,Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram,Jehoram the father of Uzziah,9 Uzziah the father of Jotham,Jotham the father of Ahaz,Ahaz the father of Hezekiah,10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh,Manasseh the father of Amon,Amon the father of Josiah,11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah[c] and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.12 After the exile to Babylon:Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel,Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,13 Zerubbabel the father of Abihud,Abihud the father of Eliakim,Eliakim the father of Azor,14 Azor the father of Zadok,Zadok the father of Akim,Akim the father of Elihud,15 Elihud the father of Eleazar,Eleazar the father of Matthan,Matthan the father of Jacob,16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.Footnotes:Matthew 1:1 Or is an account of the originMatthew 1:1 Or Jesus Christ. Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) both mean Anointed One; also in verse 18.Matthew 1:11 That is, Jehoiachin; also in verse 12New International Version (NIV)Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

I will just wait until the LORD calls me home when it is my time , and I will be in the tribe then!

Have a blessed day, stay in prayer, pass it forward to others this blog so they can have a blessing too.

Peace!

Merry Christmas!

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Good morning and happy blessed Christmas day to you all!

Let us all remember to true one and only reason for Christmas. It is becasue our beloved GOD in heaven sent HIS only son JESUS to this earth to save our souls.

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)

Let us never forget our JESUS, for HE is the key to entering heaven where all of us who seek eternal peace will have it there. And this is good.

John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

King James Version (KJV)

I need to make the Lasagna meal for tonight’s Christmas dinner. I pray that you all will have a blessed Christmas be it with our GOD, Jesus and our loved ones or with GOD and Jesus as you can not be with family and friends at this time. You are not alone or ever alone or unloved when you have a good solid relationship with GOD and Jesus the son of GOD!

Matthew 28:20

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

King James Version (KJV)

Have a blessed , safe, peaceful and joyful Christmas! Stay in prayer, trust in the LORD not the ways of the world or mankind. Joy is in the LORD!

Peace.

The best psychotherapist for us all. JESUS!

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John 16:13 English Standard Version (ESV)

13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

Good morning everyone. I do pray that you all are well and warm from the cold if you live in the colder weather. Where I live it can get as cold as a single digit or below zero once in awhile.

It was like this yesterday with the single digit! But we made it through. Thank GOD for that!

Many times we all will go through something that we will raise our eyes up to the heavens and seek GOD’s help. We need HIS direction, guidance and counseling. I do know I do need GOD’s guidance at all times. Even if I feel I can make it on my own unintentionally going about my day. I have to stop and think about what I am doing.

I do not want to leave GOD out of what I do for any reason, in anything that I do really. For we know that we will have to answer to all thoughts and actions we do in this life as we stand before our JESUS.

There is no sure confirmed counseling I know of that will see us through in the righteous direction that is GOD approved. Going to another human who does not have the HOLY SPIRIT in them will cause you to be distracted from GOD.

Many people who are educated counselors, psychotherapists, or physiatrists do NOT believe in GOD and are not saved. So how can an unsaved person lead you in the right direction? They can not, for the right direction is to follow the ways of GOD’s laws.

John 1:14 English Standard Version (ESV)

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[a] from the Father, full of grace and truth.

We all need the moral teachings of our GOD to be able to stay on track with our loving GOD. If we do not we wind up off the road into the wilderness of trouble. Lost and turned round.

Picture is from the site: https://parade.com/63160/marilynvossavant/youre-lost-in-the-woods-which-direction-should-you-walk/

When you are alone like this in the wilderness, who would you call? Calling out to another person who is lost will only mean that the two of you are lost together.

John 15:26 English Standard Version (ESV)

26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

GOD’s words are true. GOD is not a man that HE should lie. GOD has sent a helper to me many of times. I go to the LORD GOD first with all of my concerns. And I have to wait fr the LORD to give me an answer. I so do need the LORD GOD to guide me for HE is all knowing.

I do understand that many people seek advice from other people and not our GOD. But do consider this

Let our loving GOD always lead you out of the wilderness, and back onto the path of righteousness forever.

Thank you for reading this blog, and many blessings to you as also are free to share this post. Pass it forward so others can receive the blessings and GOD’s word as well too!

Peace!!!

Anti Semitism is a sin. JESUS was a jew too!

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African jewish men. By Government Press Office (Israel), CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22811416

Good morning and good day everyone. I do pray that you all are having a blessed day and that you all are well. This is another day that the LORD GOD has made.

I want to share with you all the rise of anti Semitism. It is another form of hate conceived by evil one to distract us from the LORD. And not only that to divide the peoples of the earth from bonding and having fellowship with each other.

When we do not obey or listen to our loving GOD about the warnings pf the world, meaning the dangers of listening to the devil and his lies …it casue all kinds of confusion and hate.

For our beloved JESUS who walked the face of the earth was a jew.

John 8:31-59 King James Version (KJV)

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Anti Semitism is an example of it.

Being a jew is not a race, it is a faith called Judaism. The people read their Bible called the Tanakh from my understanding. And the people will be in all skin colors like those who are Christians are too!

African jewish women.

When I hear people say mean things about anyone I don’t like it. And to hear people say they do not like Jews are doing just what the evil one wants us to do cause all kinds of confusion and fights and wars.

“Jesus Christ was born in a particular place and at a specific time in history. Although His Father was God (through the agency of the Holy Spirit), His mother was a Jewish woman named Mary. Her husband, Joseph, was Jesus’ legal father or guardian. According to the genealogy from Mary, on His human side Christ is descended from the Israelite tribal patriarch Judah and his descendant King David (Luke 3:31, Luke 3:33; compare Acts 2:30; 2 Timothy 2:8).” from the site https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets/who-is-god/jesus-was-a-jew

Being a Christian because I have accepted JESUS as my savior and I follow our beloved Christ JESUS…..I do understand as to why we are called Christians. Christs believer and followers are called as such.

The jews from my understanding have not accepted our JESUS as the messiah and only a jewish teacher.

Faces of young jewish boys with their locs.

I have seen jews in all colors across the earth in photos. None are all one color. The oldest group of people are the Ethiopians who are to believes as the first jews. And even there they are different shades for brown too.

Ethiopian rabbis in Israel 2012. From site https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-history-of-ethiopian-jewry/
Hasidic jewish woman with her head covered

The white hasidic jew from Brooklyn New York look totally different from the jews in africa with the way how they dress, they way they believe as well too. They do still cover their heads both the men and the women, but they way how they may think to serve maybe a little different,

Hasidic jewish men.

See, to say one hates jews is wrong, for as I have mentioned… JESUS WAS A JEW.

Judaism is the 1st religion mankind practiced waiting foe JESUS to come to earth for the 1st time for our salvation.

Let us remember what season this is right now. It is the Christmas season and JESUS is the reason for the season. This season and all seasons now , when our JESUS returns and for all seasons!!!

Have a blessed day, and please do share this blog with others so they will be blessed as well. Thank you all for taking the time to read my blog post!

Peace!!!!

Witnessing for the LORD.

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Good morning to you all and thank you for taking the time to read this blog.

I do pray that our beloved FATHER GOD is with you and HIS beloved son JESUS to protect and guide you through your whole life in all that you do. For the world can be mean, and our GOD can overcome that with our faith and trust in HIM.

Telling people about the good news is to encourage those who are seeking the truth about our JESUS and salvation so that they can be saved from death. I would not like anyone I know to burn in a place where our beloved GOD and HIS son is not. That is including all who hate because of the light of the LORD that is in us who love GOD and HIS son JESUS.

Talking to family, friends and new people you meet about the LORD. Photo from https://www.wakefieldccg.nhs.uk

See we can witness to others through the HOLY spirit leading us with the HOLY discernment that we will have as to who will be open to learn about the LORD. You will know who to talk to and when with the discernment because GOD is leading you.

1 Corinthians 2:14

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

King James Version (KJV)

There are some of us Christians who will go door to door to talk about the LORD and witness to those who are home and are willing to open the door to us. I do recall as a child how the Deacons of the Church would go out to save souls with the Bible in their hands. I recall Deacon Jenkins of the Baptist Church I went too as an example doing so. He was the coolest person I admired from the Church. He ALWAYS had his bible with him! A good quiet soul, never negative and a good Dad and husband to his family.

Saying this I do know that Jehovah Witnesses like to go door to door to do their witnessing. And also in public places such as bus stations and airports where numbers of people are gathered. Be aware, the teaching they follow are not correct. Some reading : https://www.christianity.com/church/denominations/10-things-everyone-should-know-about-jehovah-s-witnesses-and-their-beliefs.html

But as a true believer in JESUS CHRIST we call ourselves Christians and do our witnessing differently. Our doctrine is of the Christian KJV Bible. The JW’s will use a bible called the New Testament. It is not worded as a Christian Bible. So their thoughts on witnessing is not like that of a Christian. We can learn to witness to them lovingly about our Bible and JESUS too.

1 John 1:3

“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”

King James Version (KJV)

Many people who do not follow GOD and HIS loving ways were never told about HIM. They may not be all immoral in their thinking and will want to be good people. But if they do not know the LORD GOD and have accepted JESUS as their savior, they may not ever be lead to JESUS. So we must do our witnessing in a loving way.

Matthew 28:19

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”

King James Version (KJV)

She may have saved two people in this clip.

See, you do not have to be a Jehovah witness (J.W) to witness to anyone. Even though they will assume that Christians do not. We do. If they (the J.W,’s) do not go to our Churches or are in our religion, how will they know what we do? We must witness to the J.W’s as well too. They need to know about the true meaning of salvation and to be saved.

Witnessing tips and sites I have found interesting. You know what? As you read the word and spread it to others….you will learn from the word that you are lead to say to others. So witnessing is two fold.

1. https://www.revelation.co/2015/07/24/clever-ways-to-share-the-gospel-without-saying-a-word/

2.https://www.allaboutgod.com/christian-witnessing.htm

3. https://blog.biblesforamerica.org/witnessing-for-christ/

Let us think about each person we see, all people we know, and remember what salvation is. So that they will not end up in locked up for all eternity long with satan away from our beloved GOD. Let them not suffer by not telling them the truth. The devil has lied to them way long enough. Right?

Praise GOD now and for all eternity long!!!!

Have a blessed day, thank you for reading my blog and I do pray that this has encouraged you as you encourage others. Pass it forward and stay in prayer as we wait for the LORD JESUS to return!

Peace!!!!

GOD’s word. Food for the hungry soul!

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As we know how to feed the body with good food, we also know how to feed the soul with GOD’s good words and encouragement from HOS words in the Bible!

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening to you all in “your neck of the woods!”

GOD is a good GOD, patient, loving, fair, perfect, one of a kind and our heavenly FATHER to all who love HIM. GOD is perfectly cool!

GOD shows us how loving HE is by reading and hearing HIS words from the HOLY Bible. At work I will listen to the bible through this channel that will play the King James Version of the Bible read by an actor by the name Alexander Scourby,

The comfort of listening to GOD’s word.

I will read the word with my husband at night with prayer. I will say that when you begin to read the word, you will see the ways of the world then with those who did not want to listen to GOD is the same sin they did then as now. And this is where the comfort comes in.

But the best example of living right to the very end is JESUS. He was good from day one until he gave up the ghost on the cross for all of us sinners here on earth who walked the face of GOD’s earth.

John Chapter 6

50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.

51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

We get the bread! When reading the word, the soul does not get hungry. We are fed with the nourishment and power of the word of GOD. Being able to withstand the nonsense of the worlds antics.

John Chapter 6

55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

We get the meat! More power and nourishment to live by and keep our faith in check at all times! And we will get full from the words truth. We need that to keep us going for the ways of the world can wear you out.

John 4:14

“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”

King James Version (KJV)

Jesus is the living water, we will never thirst again for we will have everlasting life. JESUS will be with us until the end of the earth,

When you are in need of nourishment , and are thirsty for the love and attention that can only come from GOD and HIS beloved son JESUS….reach out for the Bible and read it for you soul to be fed with the HOLY spirit!

Fill your spirit with the meat, bread, water, and the fruit of the spirit. Tis is the best meal one will ever have.

Blessings to you all you have read the word of GOD and in this blog. Pass it forward so that others will receive a blessing as well too. Please do pass it forward! Thank you all for reading my blog and giving it a like and following it. For it is done for the love of GOD!

Peace!!

Well done! You can come on in! Matthew 25:23

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Print this picture out to hang up and use to remember to keep on the right path to heaven.

Good morning everyone, I do pray that you will have a blessed, happy, and healthy day! For GOD is so loving and healing! Ask me how I know!

When I think about the people I am close to as in my loved ones, family, friends, and those I meet in passing I do hope that we will all meet up in heaven when it is time. I would not want to see anyone not make it in.

I do pray for my enemies and put them into my prayer list too. I am hoping to have all people in there I have met besides the people I have already met.

2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

King James Version (KJV)

I tell you all, that it is sad when you see people that will not come to JESUS for help for they assume that the sins they are in are so great that they cannot make it in. Let GOD decide that, just repent! The devil has lied to you long ENOUGH!

Read the Bible about one of the disciples named Paul. (aka Saul the persecutor and Saul or Tarsus) These links will explain in more detail. But when reading anything pertaining to the Bible always have your Bible to refer to. Such as the KJV and the NKJV. https://www.gotquestions.org/Saul-of-Tarsus.html , https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Apostle , and https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/apostle-paul-biography-and-profile/

Saul who was later known as Paul was a persecutor of the Church, doing evil to both Jew and Roman peoples. This man changed and became an Apostle . See, he was forgiven. He repented and was then know as Paul later on .

Accepting JESUS as savior, doing the good loving will of the LORD and repentance will get Paul into heaven and being told “Well done”.

“Well done!” I know I want to hear it. I know I want to see my loved ones who has crossed over there in heaven as well too. And for all of the people I know be it here online or face to face. It will be good when we meet in heaven in the presence of GOD the Almighty, JESUS and all of the Angels too.

Don’t listen to the lies of the devil any longer, listen to GOD and HIS ever loving son JESUS who speak the truth! Repent and do good. Read the Bible, for the people who repented from sin were the ones who wound up doing right by GOD. Showing us all that we can change and do GOD’S will!

Have a blessed day, pass it forward this blog post and the words of the Bible in it so others will be blessed too!

Peace!

Thank you!

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Good day to you all.

I want to thank GOD first and foremost, HIS son JESUS, and all of my followers and visitors for reading my posts! For those who give encouraging words, for those who mention my blog to others!

May GOD bless you all with the righteous desires of your hearts, good health, love and peace in all that you do with our savior JESUS guiding you always.

Thank you for spreading the good news with your blogs as well letting the world know about salvation and eternal peace and love!

Bible verses related to Thank You from (KJV)

Ephesians 5:20 – Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Psalms 103:2 – Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice evermore.   (Read More…)

Hebrews 10:25 – Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Psalms 91:1-16 – He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.   (Read More…)


AMEN!!!!! And praise GOD forever!

Peace!

Envying will lead to evil.

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Good morning all! I do pray that you all will have a blessed day!

As we who love the LORD GOD and have accepted GOD’s son as our saviour of our very souls….we all need to give our “brothers and sisters in the LORD encouragement at all times. For we all need a kind word from those who have GOD in their heart! This is why I am doing this post today. To encourage those of us who love the LORD.

There are many people who will go out of their way to do evil to those of us who love GOD and HIS son JESUS just because of the hate that they have in their heart. Many don’t know what they are doing and many do. And they will do this evil without caing of the consequences.

People will envy another so that each time they lay eyes on the victim, they feel the need to get even. As though the person they envy has hurt them. The Bible is very clear about this sort of thing called envy.

James 3:16

“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”

When a person is jealous of another persons life they are not living their own life that GOD gave them. They persistently watching those who they feel are doing better than they are. Causing all kinds of trouble for themselves and the person to whom they are envious of. All because the envious person was not in the right mind and relationship with GOD.

It is not your fault about how they feel about you. They are the ones who will have to answer to GOD for what they do to you.

1 Peter Chapter 2

1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

What we who love GOD go through dealing with unsaved people is not an easy task to get through. And we need JESUS to do so. Just like our enemies do,they need JESUS. And as well to accept JESUS in their heart. We all have souls and the flesh is weak and needing to have perfect guidance from our JESUS.

No way can any of us mankind fight off this spiritual battle alone between good and evil. JESUS had to come to earth the save us all. I have heard many people say that they have sinned too bad for GOD to save them. But GOD is very patient, and is giving you a chance to repent from the sins you are in. You are still alive today to read this, so this is another chance to repent and be saved.

Forget about what success you see others have, you don’t know how they got it. It could have been through doing evil things , you don’t know or have to. What GOD has for you is for you. Listen to GOD, and pay attention to your own life for GOD maybe trying to give you a blessing and you may miss it turning your head to see what others are doing with envy.

Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

King James Version (KJV)

Have a blessed day in the LORD GOD, thank GOD for JESUS . Share this blog with others and give GOD thanks for all that you have.

Peace.

Bible Tracts to encourage.

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Getting my ideas together for a tract for Ephesians armor of GOD.

Hello everyone! I do pray that you all will have a blessed day! For this is another day that the LORD has made! YAY!

You know, I maybe an oddball to a lot of people just because I love GOD! But this is my choice to do so….and it makes be happier than anything else in the world as to believe in GOD and follow JESUS!

There are many people who love GOD so, and his beloved son JESUS that we want to share the joy! And some people through the loving word of GOD or in actions of caring. Some of us through illustrations. and Bible tracts. I do both. And what I have always liked was those #Jack Chick bible tracts. I liked the drawings, and the message. I was direct and to the point. As a child riding the subway with my parents there were people handing out these tracts. They are like little comic books….but not really comical. They were meant to lead people to the LORD and be saved.

Yes they were scary, but they are only scary if you do not know the LORD yet. And hated messages if you love the sin you are in, and not the LORD.

https://www.chick.com/information/article?id=how-to-witness&gclid=CjwKCAjwlovtBRBrEiwAG3XJ–cGOp8DvB8DFahJrqxjW3hioqdZFUU91rqbmEhoLENCPuC9JXHTbRoCVT8QAvD_BwE

But I was never able to keep one. I would take it to school or home and it would be worn out and lost .

Seeing how some people who did not like the Jack Chick.com tracts and I did, I wanted to know why they felt the way they did. They felt as though they were being condemned by those who felt they were “holier than thou.”

And I get that too. They are very direct and preach hard about heaven and hell through situations in life. But no one I know likes to be yelled at and having their finger wagging at them. That includes me. I have met women who felt I should not wear pants made for women (even on a cold day under a dress), or make-up to be well groomed, fashionable modest clothing So yeah. I have had my share of those types of Christians judging me too.

I want to show the love of JESUS in my tracts I am working on. I will share them with you once I am able to somehow save them in a PDF file. I feel I need to spread the love a JESUS in a way that is not pointing the finger , using scare tactics and yelling.

Drawings and more drawings. You know you have to be able to fit the drawing and the scripture on to one sheet of paper. and that can get tricky. You do not want the images or words to be cut off when working on the tract.

The first idea or design always takes me longer to do because it is an adjustment period. Re-figuring how things need to be. And always with the thought that you are doing this with our GOD in mind.

Before adding more detail to drawing.

As I get to the point where i will add some color, I will then need to be able to show you all the finished product of encouragement . It takes me longer than some others. I do have a full time job and other projects I do. So be patient and you will see the finished tract. I might not add color as how I see Jack Chick did not to his. I have to give it thoughtful prayer!

Have a blessed day. Stay in prayer! Avoid negative people who aim to disrespect you in all ways possible. They are distractions from keeping your eyes on the LORD.

Peace!