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Friday, November 24, 2023

2 Corinthians 5:9 ~ to please HIM

 



2 Corinthians 5:9



So whether we are at home 
or away, 
we make it our aim
 to please Him.

MIB has a whole lot of quotes about memories being made.  And after working with Pro Life for almost 4 years, and having every kind of conversation, I can relate to this pretty well. Never had to say, "This one is eating my popcorn, honey." Not because pregnancy is so funny, at all. More because we did STD STI tests and people are in a state of shock and want someone to tell. These conversations were honest to the bone, raw and asking, even crying to have, a teachable moment. Very fortunately, we were sent to classes to have the compassion replace any other comment. 

We had some very astonishing conversations with young, young girls being pressed into sexual trafficking through pregnancy. These young girls were encouraged to give birth, to have their infants, babies, children taken from them until the daily quota was made. And have no idea this is about to happen to them.  Police understand this better than some of the mothers trying to be comforting. And we would refer these young girls and moms, when they couldn't understand, to free county legal aid. The third time a situation is explained by authorities, then the conclusions could be seen.

One young woman came in for STD, STI, (A disease can even be the flu. The term STD definition is this isn't the normal functioning of continued health.) We started to look at the results and I asked her why she had come in for testing with her father. They must be very close and comfortable to do this. Not usually something we saw in our offices. She said, no, that wasn't her dad. Her parents had both died very, very young in separate accidents. I said I'm sorry to hear that, my dad had died when I was 30. She said it had changed her expectations of her life, and now she worked in a restaurant, not something she thought her life was going towards, but it was ok. And we examined the test results, she was very calm. Which was really fairly unusual. I said she had obviously been working as an adult for more than 10 years, unusual for her age. She said she had been with her dad as an only child, and she usually tried to think about his reactions. He had told her he had to mature, quickly, as an only parent and widower.

We talked about the more personal aspects of dating, society, expectations. Things we did, mostly, during these tests. What the statistics are locally, within the state. What people emotionally feel. Mostly people cry, really.

We prayed, she said she had something she wanted to ask me, and it embarrassed her, could she be frank. Sure. Her mother had died when she was very young. And her mother was the Spiritual side of her marriage. So she remembered going to Church with her mom, and it was good. Her dad had filled her in on the basics of Christianity, but other than the songs during Church, she found she mostly thought about her own life. And did that make her... you know.. om... evil.

She looked more worried about being evil, than any STD test. I said no, of course not. 

"Ok, could you be more specific?"

I said ok, do you read the Bible, you said you have your mother's Bible.  She replied, yes, she looked at it about 2 or 3 times a month, but it's like reading the Bible is the same as going to Church. Her attention wanders all over the place.

I said, when the Bible grabs your attention, and it's the one phrase you see and remember, that is the power of God working to speak to your heart.

She said, ok, that's good. But, could you be more specific and give me a Bible verse that explains you understand your answer.

Sure. And that is an excellent point to consider!


Matthew 4:4 

Jesus answered, 
“It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, 
but by every word that comes 
from the mouth of God.’” 

 1 Peter 2:2 2

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, 
so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 

 Hebrews 5:13
 
To teach you the basic principles of God’s word. 
You need milk, not solid food! 
For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, 
inexperienced in the message of righteousness. 
14But solid food is for the mature, 
who by constant use 
have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

I went on to explain, that later, as she grew in the Lord, this might seem like I had insulted her, yet, actually, this was to explain why someone new in the Lord would not be drawn to listen to every word of a Church Service.

She asked what advice would I have for someone who remembered their mom in this religious way and this is why she knew she should be interested. I suggested reading the Gospels and the Psalms, to find the phrase warming her heart. And if she read one chapter and found one verse, then she was doing very well.

I'm sure she does well!






Mature Christians need this as well.

When we are pushed and pulled by good news and good days to find a tiff or a situation suddenly crowding out the Light, we need to have the hope His verse will uplift us.



1 Kings 19: 11

11 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake,
 but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 
12 After the earthquake there was a fire, 
but the LORD was not in the fire. 
And after the fire came a still, small voice.





Psalm 100

Know that the LORD is God. 
It is He who made us, not we ourselves; 
we are His people,
 the sheep of His pasture.





2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: 
“The Lord knows those who are His,” 

And, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord 
must turn away from iniquity.” 
20 A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, 
but also of wood and clay. 
Some indeed are for honorable use, 
but others are for daily and common use




Galatians 5:1

For freedom Christ has set us free; 
stand firm therefore, 
and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.










Freedom, not worrying about the daily and common use verse portion of God knowing who is His. The Ten Talents Parable tells us to expect the Grace upon Grace of Jesus.  We expect the Love and Compassion of His Word and do not ridicule or disdain His meaning. Every word of Scripture is for Salvation. And His Salvation is a gift. 


1 Thessalonians 3:8 

For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord.




Abba, Father,

The Heart of Your Exact Nature is Jesus Christ.

Jesus has come to us from Your Word, 
and has brought us the good news of your faith
 and love 
and reported
 that You always remember us kindly and long to see us, 
as we long to see you— 
for this reason, brothers, and sisters,
 in all our distress and affliction
 we have been comforted 
about You 
through Your Faith. 

For now we live,
 if we are standing fast in the Lord. 

9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for our gift of salvation, for all the joy that we feel for Jesus Christ's sake 
before our God, 
10 as we pray most earnestly night and day 
that we may see you face to face 
and supply what is lacking in your faith.

Please, Father, Help and Helper,
Comfort and Comforter,


Now may our God and Father Himself, 
and our Lord Jesus, 
direct our way to You, 
12 and may the Lord 
make us increase 
and abound in love for one another
 and for all, as we do for The Lord Jesus,
so that 
He may establish our hearts 
blameless in holiness before our God and Father, 
at the coming of our Lord Jesus 
with all His Saints.




Isaiah 40:26

Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? 
He who brings out their host by number,
 calling them all by name, 
by the greatness of His might, 
and because He is strong in power
 not one is missing.


Thank You for Your Protection. 
Let the Name of Jesus cover me
and you
 always, always, always. 
Thank You, Father.

Let Your Great Name of Jesus 
King of Kings 
cover my loved ones, 
the people You give me 
and the Nations of People,
peace for Israel,
 calling upon Jesus 
to have more Holy Spirit 
by asking in the Name of Jesus.
 Amen.







♔ Lord Jesus Saves †












Thank You Lord Jesus

You are God 








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Who Jesus Is
1 Timothy 1:1-11 ~ God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope
Matthew 16:13-20 ~ who do people say the Son of Man is?

Good News for us to remember and Think Upon
Animals are found in Heaven ~ 6 Prophets See Animals in Heaven

Anger, Jealousy=Trouble




The Bible explains the Bible, Prophetically

Bible - in your hand, today

Bible Accuracy



Blessing







Blessing our Father God

Blessing - unaware

Boundaries

Brothers
Christmas - His Word Upholds the Universe - December 25th


Psalm 135 ~ who is in your midst
John 1:1-14, 16, 29-51 ~ He was in the world

Details - Putting it all together and discovering it is about God

Psalm 108 ~ In triumph I will parcel out Shechem

Determine your own path, just love Him

Judges 16 ~ like any other man
John 4:43-54 ~ Doing what Jesus says


Earthquake

Every Day, Still Today
Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow


Exodus - History












Heavenly Hosts
His Messengers of Light












Elements of Nature Displaying HIS Glory
Exodus 40:16-38 ~ In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected.

I Decide What is Right and Wrong - God noticed this in the Garden of Eden from Eve

Individualism and Groups

It's the End of the World as We Know it, And I Feel Fine. (One of our most read posts.)
Grandpa - The Bible is Really the Life Story of People and
their Abba









Gates of Heaven


Gifts of God, all of us


Giving - God certainly is





























Glory


God sees His Creation as Good!!!


Gravity






















Good Friday

Gossip

Gratitude

Greatest

Grief, Forgiveness, Homecoming


Hated Emotion - Fear




































History - Is There History Showing Jesus was Alive - VERY EXTENSIVE HISTORY

Holiness


Holy Spirit ~ Manifestations

Homeward Bound, still a sojourner

Honey, Do this

Invitation
John 3:31-36 ~ that God is true

Israel - Destroyed Completely and Rebuilt. A sign of Jesus. Existing today.

Jesus clearly put a Foundation for His Resurrection to be Believed by the Multitudes of all of Israel and the Nations

Jesus and His Childhood Privacy
Nazareth - What Jesus did See Growing Up

John the Beloved Disciple


The Journey of Joseph


























Live It
Psalm 117 ~ Praise the Lord
Psalm 82 ~ rescue the weak and the needy
2 Samuel 4:1-12 ~ David answered
Hebrews 12 ~ Thankful
Psalm 31:3-8,17-21 ~ Thou hast redeemed me
Isaiah 40:1-11 ~ His reward is with Him
Matthew 13:31-32 ~ the birds of the air come and perch in its branches
Matthew 6:25-34 ~ your heavenly Father knows that you need
Luke 11:29-32 ~ Rise up
Psalm 126 ~ shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves
Luke 14:15-24 ~ there is still room
Joshua 1:1-9 ~ I am giving
Acts 5 ~ speak in the name of Jesus
John 1 ~ the Light shines
John 3:5-8 ~ born again
~ they went on from there and passed through Galilee
Judges 20 ~ Israel

Losing a Loved One - Passing ON

Revelation 21:22-27 ~ those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life

Not Being Tossed Back and Forth with Emotion
Ephesians 4 ~ speaking the truth in Love

Marriage
Romans 7:1-12 ~ bear fruit for God
1 Corinthians 7 ~ For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband
Genesis 37:12-24 ~ when Reuben
Psalm 143 ~ Your steadfast love
Psalm 86 ~ For great is your steadfast love

Media... taking it down the path
1 Corinthians 10 ~ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God





Mercy, an Inseparable Component of Truth
Matthew 23:23-26 ~ clean
1 Samuel 12 ~ serve the Lord with all your heart
Matthew 22:34-40 ~ The great and first commandment. And a second is like it

Miscellaneous
Job 38 ~ Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Psalm 19 ~ the heavens declare the glory of God
2 Kings 5:1-15 ~ a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper
1 Chronicles 13 ~ the Lord blessed the household of Obed-edom










Peace




Pharisee ~ Religion
Luke 11:42-46 ~ Woe to you Pharisees!


Pictorial Images of the 12 Tribes of Israel








Picture It


















Overcoming, with God's help!


Positive Attitude in Trouble




Prophets - the Law and the Old Men in Robes or People who Love the Lord. Flaws and Virtues. What They Sought in the Lord and What Drew Them to Him.



Praise



























Prayer

Psalm 91 ~ Prayer is always heard, God has an open door policy



Prayer Needs




Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words

Promises

Prosperity Gospel











Repeat and Repeat







Rest

Restore

Revelation 8:2
Seven Angels who stand before God

Revisionist History - Moses and Jeremiah said
there would be days like this
Deuteronomy 8
Jeremiah 23


Rock


SALVATION! What is needed?

Science - Blinded me - No - He Who Opens the Eyes of the Blind - With Science!!!

Second (3rd or 4th) Rate Seventh Level of Heaven

Seventh Level of Heaven







Shepherd

Smile!



Time Management





Life and Travels of Paul

Shroud

Transfiguration



True
The World Changed Rapidly after the first Easter



Trust Him

Uncomfortable Scripture

Video Game Player

Visual







Who is like our God?

Willingly

Works and Grace
Mark 1:4-11 ~ You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased

Worry

Wrathful, Nasty Old God from the Old Testament

Yahweh




Years - Thousands of Them are Yesterday in His Sight


80 Books of the Bible
Holy Spirit Approved by the First Council Nicaea and St. Nicholas
Included by the Essenes in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Today included by the Catholic Church
God wants to save the world.
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