1 John 5 ~ Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God

1 John 5

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God

and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of Him. 

2 By this we know that we love the children of God, 

when we love God 

And obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 

4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. 

And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. 9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 

11 And this is the testimony,

God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 

12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

13 I write these things to you 

you believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 

14 And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will he hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.

16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.

In the Hap, Hap, Happiest Season aftermath can be a let down. Perfect Joy wasn't found all the time and there was a lot of work and preparation and time and expense. Then feeling less than joyful, we could feel less than devout. It's doubtful Mary and Joseph sang all the way fleeing to Egypt. Emotion is fine, we just have Hope. Christmas is the story of years overcoming upheaval. Finding God in imperfect circumstance. Finding the Joy.

The key is not to let anger become overwhelming. Use the bagpipes to get all hands on deck. Pace the cleanup in small stages.

With this year prepared to be smaller, hopefully the smaller goals were more obtainable and far more Joyous. With the Vaccine. With the Hope of all Good Health.

18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.

19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

The earth and its fullness are the Lord's. Forever. Jesus also said He saw Satan fall from Heaven. We are given in the Lord's Prayer the JOY of praying more Heaven on earth. This is where we find God and His Goodness.

20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Abba, Father God 

Dwell in us, Father God,

we ask in the Highest Name of Jesus.

Help us to seek You first

and see and be more Heaven on earth.

Unite communities together in love and freedom. 

Build us up in Your Faith and establishing us in prayer

 Calling upon Your Holy Spirit. Keep us in Your Love 

we wait expectantly upon Jesus' mercy.

Remind us to Love and cover a multitude of sin.

Remind us of Jesus and His Brothers. And Disciples.

Praise You Lord Father God for being able to present us before Your Glory 

To Be Joy to You. 

Bless us and all the world

with Good Health.

You are our Savior filled with glory, majesty, power and authority in Jesus Christ before all ages now and forevermore! 

Jesus Son of God — Bless, Heal, Sustain, Comfort, Guide

President Donald Trump, and his family, 

Vice President Pence and his family,

The White House Staff,

especially those in need of healing today

 God Bless Them!

God Bless President Trump and his Team for the Vaccines.

Blessing Us ALL.

Help, Safety and wisdom for:

Governor Abbott

and all 50 United States Governors and our Legislatures

and the Supreme Court to help the Republic to understand fully.

We pray for the entire Republic.

Praying for Elliott, Harby and their family 

for complete blessing of healing.

I believe Jesus is healing Elliott.

We Thank You, Father God,

for Your Love and Promises.

In the Highest Name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †  

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Isaiah 43:16, 18-19 ~ Behold

 

Isaiah 43:16, 18-19

Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. 

Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

We have had a year to remember, a Christmas to remember and God is moving us forth to a New Year.

Prepare Your Hearts going Forth in the Lord Jesus!

We had new ways to find Gratitude. 
One son lives in the nearby city. He turned up to cook his father's favorite thing they share. We laughed when the gifts weren't all that. And chuckled.  The gifts were opportunities to expand life. Like grow herbs in the house. One awesome shirt was deemed too much like a pajama top to be seen publicly. 

Our other son woke us up like Christmas some time ago, to let us know it was Christmas morning and settled down for a long winter chat. Family far away had phone calls to warm us all.

New Year's Eve is quickly turning out to be a toe tapper. Om.

I think it's our first less than toe tapper.

Oh, the Virtue of Easter.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †  

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John 1 ~ The Light Shines

A country Church Christmas

The Church of the Nativity celebrates Christmas Day in Bethlehem — Link

John 1:1-14,17,29-35 

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”

32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' 34 I have seen and I testify that this is God's Chosen One.”

35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”


This is my favorite chapter of the Bible, John 1. 

The gospels written by Mark and John are sometimes compared without kindness, at Christmas, to the narrative of Jesus Christ's birth written beautifully in Luke and Matthew. But actually Mark speaks of a wilderness wanting to be tamed and John speaks of light coming out of darkness. Isn't this the deepest desire for Jesus Christ?

Christmas can bring forth all of our deepest longings. Matthew begins with an engagement, the most important choice in life. Luke begins with a barren priest. God addresses all of these concerns by reaching out to hear, to heal, to love and to care. For all of our seasons in life, God is part of them. Just as God watched, with love, each day of Jesus' life on earth, the Light continues to shine for us.

The Peace of God always be with you. The Joy of the Lord is our Strength!

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things


Abba, Father God 

Dwell in us, Father God,

we ask in the Highest Name of Jesus.

Help us to seek You first

and see and be more Heaven on earth.

Unite communities together in love and freedom. 

Build us up in Your Faith and establishing us in prayer

 Calling upon Your Holy Spirit. Keep us in Your Love 

we wait expectantly upon Jesus' mercy.

Remind us to Love and cover a multitude of sin.

Remind us of Jesus and His Brothers. And Disciples.

Praise You Lord Father God for being able to present us before Your Glory 

To Be Joy to You. 

You are our Savior filled with glory, majesty, power and authority in Jesus Christ before all ages now and forevermore! 

Jesus Son of God — Bless, Heal, Sustain, Comfort, Guide

President Donald Trump, and his family, 

Vice President Pence and his family,

The White House Staff,

especially those in need of healing today

 God Bless Them!

And God Bless President Trump for free Regeneron for

Us ALL.

Help, Safety and wisdom for:

Governor Abbott

and all 50 United States Governors and our Legislatures

and the Supreme Court to help the Republic to understand fully

the doubts in the Election Process.

We pray for the entire Republic.

Thank You for the Vaccine!

Praying for Elliott, Harby and their family 

for complete blessing of healing.

I believe Jesus is healing Elliott.

We Thank You, Father God,

for Your Love and Promises.

In the Highest Name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †  

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2 Corinthians 13:9-14 ~ Fully Restored

 

2 Corinthians 13:9-14

Our prayer is that you may be fully restored. 

10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.  All God’s people here send their greetings.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

John 8:12 

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. 

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Isaiah 9:6 

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

John 3:16 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, 

that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Mark 10:32

And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them.

 And they were amazed

People with all kinds of sicknesses, diseases, and torments were brought to Jesus and He healed them. ... He didn't just heal some; He healed them all (Matt. 4:23-24; 8:16-17; 9:35; 12:15; 14:14, 34-36; 15:30; 19:2; and 21:14)!

John 6:40

For it is My Father's will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day

Matthew 27:54 

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”

John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. 

He who believes in Me will live, 

even though he dies.”

Romans 5:8

God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Matthew 12:13 

Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” 

So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other.

Mark 1:28

And the news about Jesus spread quickly through the whole region of Galilee.

Romans 8:32

He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, 

how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

Ephesians 2:4

Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses.

It is by grace you have been saved!

Isaiah 60:3 

 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Revelation 21:24 

By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth 

will bring their glory.

Abba, Father God,

Dwell in us. We need You.

Dwell in those we Love.

Bless us this Christmas with Your Love

and your safety. 

Some merely gather together in our hearts

and as we physically gather together.

Help us to always seek You First.

And to seek and find Heaven on earth.

We Pray for us all to Live in Peace Worldwide.

We pray God's Blessing on All this Nation.

More Faith, more opportunities,

More Hope, more jobs
More Love, more justice. More kindness, more respect.

For our Elections to be Secure

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

His Steadfast Love, Jesus,  into our loved one's lives.

May Father God bless us all in Jesus, seeking Him first.

Jesus help us in this Nation to be in Your Word and see more Joy.

Covered in God's Love,

President Donald Trump, the First Lady and Their Family

Vice President Mike Pence, the Second Lady and Their Family.
All of Our Families.

The Presidential Team.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, Dr. Deborah Birx

How excellent to see the President's Team Celebrating

Victory of the Presidential Team's Incredible Work.

The Blessing of God.

Thank You.

Governor Abbott and all 50 Governors and Legislatures.

Senator Tim Scott,

The end of trouble surrounding this Virus.

Thank You for the Four Years of learning we don't have to be at war.

Four Years blessings of Peace and Prosperity even

the Prosperity and Hope of

“The Team is On” “We can Tell”

And this Vaccine. Not the 20-year Malaria Vaccine.

Now.

Our Prayers are Heard and Answered.

And, Good to God, delivered all over Locally.

Blessings for all the people we know who have

been kept safely

and for the people remembering those they love.

 

Praying D.C. from all the USA

to

the California Coast

God is Working.

We are Heard and Loved.

Blessings flow upon us, much more Optimism Today.

Blessings of Jesus Christ on His Good Creation

Open us to see Your Blessings!

Thank You for Prayers Heard. God is Working and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Merry, Merry Christmas

 Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Bless us ALL in Peace!

Amen in Jesus.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †

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