tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32988644173187501042024-03-12T20:00:58.444-07:00Accountable to GodThank you for taking the time to visit this site. It is my greatest hope that you will purchase this book, Accountable to God. Within its pages is the hand of God, the voice, of God, the eyes of God, and most importantly the love of God. He has given you every resource and gift to make it. Run with patience this race that was given. Jesus Christ, your Savior, is waiting at the finish line to receive you with Joy!
Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-16803861651406496742021-07-04T09:50:00.000-07:002021-07-04T09:50:28.878-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b0OJnLISecs/YOHWbYmdn2I/AAAAAAAAees/uEWlKl1szB4hwyaUQYloWf2ZvmZmTWkyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/33938-PrayerPraiseMorning.1200w.tn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="1200" height="283" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b0OJnLISecs/YOHWbYmdn2I/AAAAAAAAees/uEWlKl1szB4hwyaUQYloWf2ZvmZmTWkyQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h283/33938-PrayerPraiseMorning.1200w.tn.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Today our country is celebrating the 4th of July. Here, it is a celebration of independence from British rule dating back to 1776. In America, freedom is our prized possession, but with it also comes a lot of responsibility. I like to think of spiritual freedom in the same way. </span><p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">God, who is the creator of this world, created man with independent thinking. We have the ability to choose Him or to not choose Him. I always say God doesn't want robots. We have to operate in a way that goes beyond the surface. For many years, The fourth of July to me meant, a day off. A day where I could eat as much barbecue, and banana pudding as I wanted without guilt. It was a day to relax and enjoy my family and friends. That's the surface. However, it wasn't until I was older that I understood that huge sacrifices were made in order for us to celebrate this day. I am thankful to the soldiers that gave their lives in that war for our freedom<b>. Likewise, Jesus also made sacrifices, that led to him making the ultimate sacrifice for our spiritual freedom. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">In the Bible text John 4:23-24, Jesus was speaking to Samaritan woman about true worship and fellowship with Him. In a nutshell, she didn't know who or what her people were worshipping. They worshipped out of tradition. Jesus was there to let her know that true worship is not contained to one particular place. <b>True worship is through the man that was standing in front of her. </b>A time was coming when true worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit, and Truth. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">To worship in the Spirit is to go beyond the surface of religion and obligation</span></b><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">. Spirit worship seeks to know God intimately, to build a relationship through faith, love, and trust. To worship God in truth, is to worship Him through His son ,Jesus Christ. Before Christ's birth and death, people worshipped God through a High Priest. Priests would go to God with sacrifices on behalf of the people to pardon their sins. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> Jesus Christ died, so that we could have this freedom to get in contact with God (through Him) whenever we want to. He also gave us the freedom to choose Him over 2000 years ago, and still today in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> <b>Know the man that you are worshipping.</b> Don't settle for tradition, rituals, or spiritual checklists. Go deeper, and pursue a real relationship with God, just as you would any relationship. Connect with Him through His son Jesus by prayer, and the studying of His Word. The things you will learn about Him daily will release a power in you, and that power has no limits. There is nothing too hard for God, and his resources never run dry. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-2498608550410636382020-11-02T11:30:00.004-08:002020-11-02T11:31:57.931-08:00You Talk A Lot <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bHub3-_Xy4c/X6Bd2WJ1-LI/AAAAAAAAeEU/PO34QhXzCFMjVohBDbvYpxlNRl1ZkUiVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s853/talk-to-much%2B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="853" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bHub3-_Xy4c/X6Bd2WJ1-LI/AAAAAAAAeEU/PO34QhXzCFMjVohBDbvYpxlNRl1ZkUiVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/talk-to-much%2B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">You Talk a Lot….<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Have you ever heard this before? Or maybe, “you’re always doing something.” <b>The first time I was told I talk a lot; I didn’t know what to do with that! </b>Funny thing is, the first time I recall hearing that I was a senior in high school. Up until that point I didn’t have much I could say or was allowed to say out loud. We grew up with, “Whatever an adult says goes” , and it went, period! There was not much discussion on the matter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">When I think about it, I was a senior in high school when I started to think seriously about my life, so I had a lot to say! The first time I was told <b>“You’re always doing something.” </b>I can recall feeling a sense of pride about that, <b>but this can be good or bad. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">In Isaiah 30:15 toward the latter part, it says in <b>Quietness and Trust is your strength… </b> In this passage God was giving His people in Judah a lesson in “<b>you are doing too much”.</b> In order to defeat their enemies, all they had to do was rest in the strength of God, and He would make them victorious. However, they decided to go in their own strength by trusting in faster horses<b>. Because of this God told them their enemies’ horses would be even faster, therefore they would not win!</b> When we move in your own power<b>, we ALWAYS do too much</b>. God is trying to make it a tad bit easier on us. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">When we are too confident, we can talk too much, or do too much. </span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> When we are confident in our own resources and abilities, we fail to consult God. God is saying our strength and our victory is <b>in quietness and trust, in Him. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">When a champion fighter is confident, (from a natural standpoint), there isn’t much that they have to say. They have the proven stats and track record to prove they can win. It is theirs’s to lose if they do! <b>They are also smart enough not to waste their energy on talking and bouncing around before the fight starts. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">When we talk too much about a thing, we have to ask ourselves; “<b>Who am I trying to convince? Them, me, or both!” <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">God want us to remember where our strength really lies<b>. It is in the quiet trust of knowing that He is able, and capable of doing what He promised</b>. It is knowing that the One to whom we’ve given trust will bring us out. <b>He also has a proven track record, with stats that go back over 2000 years.</b> He has and knows the plan! . Consult Him, rest in quietness to hear what He will Do! God will honor your faith, and you won’t be worn out. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> It’s a win-win. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p>Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-62930482910273806782020-10-28T10:36:00.003-07:002020-10-28T10:36:57.612-07:00Personal Creativity <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4_3of9XExo/XEDcMfWOsEI/AAAAAAAATY4/a2rlzWnn-yY8RC5dJ5Rqd1qRoOew34ioACPcBGAYYCw/s225/God%2Bsearch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="224" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4_3of9XExo/XEDcMfWOsEI/AAAAAAAATY4/a2rlzWnn-yY8RC5dJ5Rqd1qRoOew34ioACPcBGAYYCw/w398-h400/God%2Bsearch.jpg" width="398" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">We can read a million stories, hundreds of books, and obtain 10 degrees, and we will never be able to fully answer <b>“these” questions </b>apart from God. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">“<b>What am I still doing here?” </b> Have you found yourself asking these questions? It can be quite puzzling, especially when someone close to you pass away, or <b>people who are in their prime of creating pass away. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Surely, they had more to give the world. T</span><b style="font-size: 21.33333396911621px;">heir lives were profitable, but they are gone, and I am still here. What is that about?”</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">We may never know the answers these questions on this side of creation, and God meant it to be this way. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">It’s not for us to know the path of others, but to discover and walk our own. But we are not alone</span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">. God is walking and guiding alongside us. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><img alt="pathway" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1701" data-attachment-id="1701" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pathway" data-large-file="https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=685" data-medium-file="https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=300" data-orig-file="https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg" data-orig-size="1920,1440" data-permalink="https://acleanwhitetshirt.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/the-pathway/pathway/" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" src="https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=685" srcset="https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=685 685w, https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=1370 1370w, https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=150 150w, https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=300 300w, https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=768 768w, https://acleanwhitetshirt.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/pathway.jpg?w=1024 1024w" style="text-align: start;" width="519" /><span style="font-size: 16pt; text-align: start;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">We must tap into what He wants us to know. <b>Truth is, there is a lot that He wants us to know, and we don’t know it, </b>because we don’t seek Him for it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">God is a Master Creator. He created us. Everything that we have in us was given by Him and for His purpose. If we want to know our purpose, we have to consult the one to whom our purpose is tied to. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i7xR8u74p04/XoeSJ__hCEI/AAAAAAAAcno/mxhWSnDxhqwZ9wLTH2qEMlgFrk09lh4mwCPcBGAYYCw/s694/Earth%2Bin%2BGod%2527s%2BHands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="600" height="355" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i7xR8u74p04/XoeSJ__hCEI/AAAAAAAAcno/mxhWSnDxhqwZ9wLTH2qEMlgFrk09lh4mwCPcBGAYYCw/w395-h355/Earth%2Bin%2BGod%2527s%2BHands.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The apprehension of Christ, and His purpose in us, is the Joy and mystery of life. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Your creativity , it’s personal. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p><br /></p>Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-42117776457847971352020-10-20T11:13:00.000-07:002020-10-20T11:13:19.567-07:00The Worst Could Happen..<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to Reflect…...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9HTkJV6dWjY/X48iEhbXOhI/AAAAAAAAeBI/fjzWz3_mQtQrRKhgpwDoc9GDJD8MUq9iwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AA86D4C9-C4D2-4599-A72E-5E49CE387C89.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9HTkJV6dWjY/X48iEhbXOhI/AAAAAAAAeBI/fjzWz3_mQtQrRKhgpwDoc9GDJD8MUq9iwCLcBGAsYHQ/w442-h320/AA86D4C9-C4D2-4599-A72E-5E49CE387C89.jpeg" width="442" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>What is the worst thing that could happen to you? Have you ever thought about that? Sure, we all have! I tend to have this coping mechanism (maybe you do too) that tends to make some peace with the worst case scenario. Why do we do that? </p><p>Well I do it so that it takes away the<b> fear and devastation</b> that causes us to fear the worst case to begin with! I don't know if this is healthy or not, but it helps me, sometimes. </p><p><b>In Rev 1:8, John is in the presence of Jesus, as HE reveals to him some pretty powerful stuff….. </b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">" I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death."</span></b></p><p>This scripture can be a lot to wrap ones brain around. <b>Death is the absolute worst thing that could happen to a human being, </b>or is it? Bare with me….</p><p>Is dying is the worst thing a human being can experience or encounter? Wellllll, I guess it depends. Death is certainly shrouded in mystery and fear. Simply because of the unknowns. No one wants to die. No one wants to think about how their life will end, and what happens after that. Many who've had near death experiences,<b> and those who DIED, and came back share…and still….fear and mystery? </b></p><p>Jesus understand that the fear of death is pretty scary to humans. So He went and got authority over that! </p><p>J<b>esus said look, I got the keys? I can put you in, and I can let you out</b>. I have All power and authority over death. Jesus said, <span style="color: red;"> "I was once dead, and now I am alive! And I will never die again."</span> Do you want your key? Then follow Me. </p><p>God has gone and made the worst thing that could happen to you, The Best Thing that could EVER happen to you.. </p>Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-16677972127204987802020-10-14T08:02:00.001-07:002020-10-27T10:19:39.110-07:00Beautiful Construction <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Q2GKe-ItFY/X4cQbKwS0hI/AAAAAAAAd_A/-k6OSvYGCokA0TwRcUcOG22IpmCLXUYpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1860/SJM-L-TRAVTOPTEN-0429-08-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1860" height="270" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Q2GKe-ItFY/X4cQbKwS0hI/AAAAAAAAd_A/-k6OSvYGCokA0TwRcUcOG22IpmCLXUYpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w505-h270/SJM-L-TRAVTOPTEN-0429-08-2.jpg" width="505" /></a></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">James 1:2-4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">“</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-small;">Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-small;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is becoming a pain in my backside. Every day I have to find another route, only to be rerouted from the route I thought would give me clearance. I am so frustrated why are we just sitting here? “move” Go! What is taking so long? This is frustrating the living daylights out of me! Does any of this sounds familiar? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If you live in North Dallas, or any other major city that’s steadily growing and showing no signs of slowing down you know exactly what this is.. Construction! It is definitely an angst for most people. We just want to get in our vehicles and cruise from point A to point B, but due to unforeseen circumstances we are not allowed this comfort. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UdVyNM_n8Xc/X4cRSBXnqZI/AAAAAAAAd_Y/XPn-fTPRJb40WvjqhV3D9zLDCf6K-lGrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/9747142A-993A-4B16-89D5-3E049FDAE341.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="309" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UdVyNM_n8Xc/X4cRSBXnqZI/AAAAAAAAd_Y/XPn-fTPRJb40WvjqhV3D9zLDCf6K-lGrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w552-h309/9747142A-993A-4B16-89D5-3E049FDAE341.png" width="552" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Such is life when you think about it? No one wants their life to appear ugly and disheveled. It just screams chaos, and confusion to the world. When we are under construction it looks as though we are failing to everyone else, but to God, we are a beautiful masterpiece in the making. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This scripture in James use to confuse me so much. I didn’t understand how James could be asking us to rejoice in the midst of trials. Who do you know rejoice when trouble comes? “YES! My car is being repossessed today this is Awesome!!” Or “I just found out that I have a rare blood disease. winning!” No one does this? But here James is asking us to see our troubles from the inside out, because this is God’s perspective. He sees the beauty in what we will develop into, but we have to persevere and see it to the end. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abFqbIqkGG8/X4cRgc-BjJI/AAAAAAAAd_c/hiobb8glAFU4gO8UCeahLoTVWFewOwBQACLcBGAsYHQ/s860/F54A16FE-2593-4621-A5CA-9F66BD09C554.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="860" height="268" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abFqbIqkGG8/X4cRgc-BjJI/AAAAAAAAd_c/hiobb8glAFU4gO8UCeahLoTVWFewOwBQACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h268/F54A16FE-2593-4621-A5CA-9F66BD09C554.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Reroutes, delays, and hours sitting in traffic is appealing to no one. It is only when we learn to put on an audible book, play our favorite track, or catch up with a friend while sitting in the mess can we sort of appreciate it. Through perseverance we are learning to appreciate both sides of what this craziness is producing. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">When the cement trucks, utility vehicles, and bull dozers disappear what we gain is something we never imagined. <b>Patience, Maturity, and Beauty.</b> “oh wow have you seen what they have built over there on Glory Road? It is so nice!” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b49u00JNnRo/X4cSXT9Yd5I/AAAAAAAAd_o/o9Qdt_aJTBUMjqVU3HI0PlzgmNrQcOAKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1075/9DA3BAD1-6DC9-4EE7-81F4-A721801CC18D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="1075" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b49u00JNnRo/X4cSXT9Yd5I/AAAAAAAAd_o/o9Qdt_aJTBUMjqVU3HI0PlzgmNrQcOAKQCLcBGAsYHQ/w437-h245/9DA3BAD1-6DC9-4EE7-81F4-A721801CC18D.jpeg" width="437" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Now, we can bask in the light of what our new neighborhood or city looks like. It is something to be proud of and we don’t mind showing it off when friends and family come to visit! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">When you are in your next trial, try to focus on the glory after. Think about what you are becoming. <b>Sit still ; be patient and remember that your beautiful is on the horizon. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p></div>Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-48194120635341196112020-09-04T18:10:00.000-07:002020-09-04T18:11:22.048-07:00"Sit Down and Be Quiet"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L6lgzod19Ew/X1Lk4JFMpbI/AAAAAAAAd4M/qDsuTf0VMqYezqHCa-4S8Gr6gSXyxMh4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1727/3D46FD5F-4BA0-421B-9BE4-7EE6B7309EC6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1727" data-original-width="1588" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L6lgzod19Ew/X1Lk4JFMpbI/AAAAAAAAd4M/qDsuTf0VMqYezqHCa-4S8Gr6gSXyxMh4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/3D46FD5F-4BA0-421B-9BE4-7EE6B7309EC6.jpeg" /></a><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></b></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">2020, what a year right? I think it’s safe to say that this year will go down in history as one of the craziest. I was sitting in a waiting area, and a man walk in with a t-shirt that <b>read “2020 Sucks”, and his wife was wearing a “SNAPPED” t-shirt. </b> I think this is the only time you can wear something like that, and people not think you are suicidal or homicidal, well, because we all get it! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">This year all the things that you could never imagine happened, and all at the same time. In addition to the pandemic many of us are experiencing personal tragedies. <b>The waters are turbulent, everyone has an opinion about it, and our government leaders don’t have a viable solution. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The phase <i>uncertain times</i> has been used a lot, and it is exactly that. <b>We have nothing solid to stand on.</b> A global pandemic, civil injustice and unrest, a political circus, a shook educational system, unemployment, businesses shutting down, and on top of that everyone is tired of social distancing and wearing masks! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">So, what can we do? Well, as my momma use to say to me when I was a kid; <b>“Get somewhere, sit your tail down, and be quiet!”</b> I am pretty sure she didn’t know she was being biblical at the time, but folks God has us right where He wants us, don’t believe me? Read Psalm 46:10, and the entire chapter for that matter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Psalm 46 reminds us, that God is our refuge and strength. Our place of safety and substance. God is a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear no matter how devastating the storm. It can be difficult to rest in this truth when we are listening to everyone and everything but, God. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">People. <b>God wants us to sit down,and be quiet long enough to know Him. He wants us to hear what He has to say right now. </b>He wants to keep us safe; give us real knowledge, wisdom and peace. We can have peace right now. However, peace won’t come while we are having futile arguments with people on social media every chance we get, or while watching endless hours of CNN or Fox news as they scare the daylights out of us from sunup to sun down?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Only God knows everything about everyone, and every situation. Only God knows the heart of every individual including ours. Take this time to know God. Block out all the noise. Too many opinions, theories, and stores will steal your clarity of thought. It muffles the sound of God’s voice; if you can hear it at all? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">To know God is to understand Him, to observe and recognize what He is trying to do through your situations, and the world’s. To know God is to know Him well enough to understand why these things have to happen, and what you should be doing as a result of them. Be still in Him, <b>and He will keep you still, </b>as in poised, calm, clear, obedient to Him, and active where it counts the most.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-88150180836614400012020-04-03T13:23:00.000-07:002020-04-03T13:25:06.544-07:00Who Is Able? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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to face this global crisis ushered in by the Coronavirus, I can’t help but
notice that God is not being consulted in higher offices. With all their
education, intelligence, and wisdom no one has felt the need to call a
global prayer meeting. </span><br />
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have been unable to stop the spread of the Coronavirus <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their predictions keep
changing, the facts on how the virus can be contracted continues to evolve. Hospitals have no more rooms for patients. They are running out of lifesaving
equipment, and many of our healthcare professionals have lost their lives
trying to protect us. They are telling us not to visit the hospital if we think we've contracted
it!? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So where do we go for treatment? <b>Who can protect
us, who can heal us? Who is able to stop the progression of this deadly virus? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The one and
only Person that can deliver us is not being mentioned as a weapon to fight against
this pandemic. Yes, churches are praying, believers are consulting
God in our communities, or in our space of influence for Christ. <b>We are trying
to stand in the gap, but many of us are already surrendered to Christ. However, our nation is not in the correct posture. </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Word of God says every knee shall bow, and
every tongue shall confess that I am Lord; Romans 14:11. Our country is prideful,
and we boldly display on our currency “In God we Trust”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But our actions are not backing this up. </span><br />
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seek. It is a mystery to many, a question that will cause us to look deeper for answers from God, and
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our <b>Deliver</b>, God <b>paid our ransom</b>, God <b>gave us His only Son.</b> God <b>delivered the
Children of Israel across the red sea</b> on <b>dry ground. </b>God <b>protected His people from
the plagues of Egypt. </b>God<b> raises the dead. </b>God <b>makes the lame walk</b>, and <b>the
dumb talk. </b>God <b>provides for every living creature </b>big and small.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>God can do more</b> than anything you or I will
ever think to ask Him! But first we’ve got to ask Him. We must trust His track
record. Yes, people have died. People are dying. But people are also surviving.
<b>God’s hand of mercy still covers us.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b> </b> </span>He
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most intelligent economists and strategists and they still will not be able to
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<span style="font-family: "georgia","times new roman",serif;">We usually do this the other way around right? And when things don't go the way we want we become angry with the world, and with God. This scripture in the 37th Psalm has given us the "secret sauce" to our happiness. "<b>Delight yourself in the Lord.</b>" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia","times new roman",serif;"> This means spending time with Him. <b>Read about Him. Pray to Him. Studying Him, asking Him questions, and WAITING for an answer. (This is always the hardest part).</b> We make our life about Him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia","times new roman",serif;">I feel after we've gone around the mountain and back, we all will arrive at the same answer: <b>peace and happiness.</b> However, the means by which this happiness is delivered to us is what can muddy the waters. We think we know what will make us happy so we put all of our energy into that "thing" we think will do it for us. Most of the time it's natural things: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia","times new roman",serif;"><b>A house, a car, a person, or a relationship. For all of you younger folks reading this,<span style="color: red;"> Spoiler alert:</span> those aren't it! lol. </b>Although you may feel pretty happy in the beginning, all of these things will fizzle out and ultimately disappoint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia","times new roman",serif;">We've got to put our wants to the side and start exploring what it is that God wants. And in doing this: love, peace, and happiness will flow through you regardless of what is going on around you, and in your life. </span></div>
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<br />Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-75610719564862651142019-08-09T12:17:00.000-07:002019-08-09T12:17:43.811-07:00My Soul Has Weight <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today as I was reading The 40 Day Soul fast, by Cindy Trimm I learned that there is this scientific study out there called 21 grams, have you heard of it? This research shows that immediately after a person dies they lose 21 grams. That’s 3/4<sup>th</sup>of and ounce. Wow!? I’ve never heard of this experiment, but Duncan McDougal performed this back in 1907. He would take a terminally ill patient and weigh them right before their passing, and then immediately after. He did this on six people, and several animals to confirm that there was a difference. There was no weight change in the animals but in the humans it was 21 grams! I have never thought about they physical weight of our souls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My immediate emotion to this finding is that, the soul is extremely powerful! If you think about our personality, emotions and aspirations, which is the seat of where EVERY thing lies, it all weighs less than an ounce! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My mind is really blown. This says to me that I really have to put my self in an environment where I can tap into this very powerful piece of me. We are Body, Soul, and Spirit. The body, (which is dying daily) unfortunately gets all the attention, but the soul is eternal. Ironically meaning, that although it cannot be properly measured by natural means, it carries the most weight. Our souls live forever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The soul is often starved or neglected and given the wrong diet. It is ignored and overlooked, under valued in our world. The scripture even says, “Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart.” 1 Sam. 16:7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This means God doesn’t judge us by how we look, what we own, or our connections. He judges us by what is inside. However, we live our lives mostly taking care of what the world sees as if their vote matters. God’s Judgment is the only one that matters! He holds our eternal home. We should nurture from the inside out. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why do we give more attention to the flesh than our soul? Is it because we care more about what people say and think, than what God knows about us? Does it make us feel accepted, likeable, or in-fashion? Those things fade. When we give attention to our soul man we really begin to see how much weight 21 grams carries in the kingdom of God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our soul is our inward compass, the rotor in our ship so to speak. From our soul (i.e. our heart) flows the issues of life. Where our heart is, there will our treasure be also. This is the Word letting us know just how much weight the soul carries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We must build up our souls and guard it! Protecting it with the hope of God’s word. Guard your soul against despair and hopelessness, negativity and complaining. All of these things poisons the heart and spills out into our daily life. Our soul is what dictates our path, and destination. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is hard to deceive the heart because it is who we are. If our soul is full of darkness our lives, our conversation, and choices will reflect the same. This is why God tells us to guard our hearts with all diligence. Meaning put more effort into protecting your inner man, because it will dictate what happens on the outside. If you want to be happy, if you want to find joy, feed your soul the Words of God. They are hope, and They are life! </span><span style="font-family: cambria;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-7477564819707608192019-07-16T14:42:00.001-07:002020-04-17T14:47:37.340-07:00Choices<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today I’m starting again, to read <i>The 40 Day Soul Fast “Your Journey to Authentic Living", by Cindy Trimm. </i> I purchased this book years ago following New Years. My sister and I thought it would be a great way to start our year. As I look back on the pages, (after dusting them off first!) I realize I’d only made it to page 32! I can tell you I purchased this book well over 5 years ago! <b>Okay transparent moment</b><i><b>: </b>I don’t know why sometimes I can’t finish what I start. I have so many good intentions and good ideas. I will start something work on it, put it down, and pick up something else? </i> Yes, I have accomplished things, but in the grand scheme, I have found there is still so much more that is trying to get out. I can feel the Spirit trying to birth it out of me, and I will procrastinate on it. I do realize that it is about daily choices. Choosing natural or carnal things over spiritual. Putting something off until tomorrow, when I’m capable of doing it today. A few days, weeks, and months of that, and it’s no wonder that “thing’’ that God gave me to do isn’t done yet! Lord, thank you for grace and please forgive me." I am making “the better choice” starting today. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In Cindy ‘s book, I was reading about how the choices we’ve made in life has landed us where we are now, whether we be in a good place or a bad place. See here: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #548dd4; font-weight: bold;">“</span><b><span style="color: #548dd4;">Where you are now is a direct result of every decision you have made in the past." "In other words, the life you are living today--the state of your relationships, the joy, and peace you are experiencing, or the sorrow and pain-find its root in decisions you have made up until this present moment. Your life is simply a representation of the sum total of your choices---choices that either enslave or save your soul. Think about that for a moment. Ultimately, you are only one decision away from changing everything. One decision can change the trajectory of your life." </span><span style="color: #548dd4;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a jolting truth to share in a society where everyone loves to play the blame game! However, if you’re anything like me you thought, “Oh heck, now I got to be extra super careful of every little thing I do, and the choices I make, even the ones that seem to be small." This isn’t a bad position to take when making decisions, but I tend to carry it to the next level. WORRY. We know that God commands us not to worry. He tells us in Matthew 6:25-34, all the reasons why we shouldn’t. And my biggest take away is, <b>He’s already provided for today.</b> <b>He has placed the right choices here, all we have to do is choose them. Free will right?</b> Today is Tuesday, July 16, 2019. I only need to be concerned about today, and not in a worrying anxious kind of way, but by making it my business to ask God into His business for this day, so I will make the right choices. And, if you didn’t think to ask the Lord this morning what His plans where for you today, start now. Ask Him in this moment. “What do you want me to do?" , And then wait and expect. I feel it’s the only way to ensure we make the right choice so we will be proud of where our lives end up. Even if your life doesn’t look like you thought it would. If we are obedient to God we can have peace in knowing that God is pleased with how you are stewarding your life. You will live in joy because you know His plan will benefit you greatly before it's all over. (Romans 8:28) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <i>My prayer today: “Lord, Thank you for granting me entrance into today. I am so grateful that you have allowed me to live in this day that you have made. Now, “What would you have me do today?” Where are we going? Who should I talk to, where should I go to buy, who do you want me to pray for. What mysteries and treasures have you hidden for today? What problems will I face, tell me now, how do I navigate through them? Word my mouth for whomever I will encourage and exhort today. What are my responsibilities, Lord? Please be a light and a lamp for me, in your Son Jesus’ name amen.” <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When you really break it down, today is really the only day you have to inquire about. Tomorrow has its own set of mysteries and treasures it will hold, and ONLY GOD knows what they are. I don't know about you but that is a load off! We can plan of course, but we can’t be grieved or shaken when things don’t go the way we plan. I am convinced that we would all be a lot less anxious or frustrated if we diligently entreat God about what He has for us in this day. Today, not tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-9337272593594681272019-05-08T13:01:00.002-07:002019-05-08T13:14:46.622-07:00You've Got Troubles..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>How do you handle life's disappointments? When trouble arrives do you stress or host your own pity party? Do you have a meltdown or seek unhealthy escape routes? </b>I think it's safe to say fear of failure and the unknown has gotten the best of all of us a time or two. But, I love <b>St John 16:33 because it keeps it all the way real with us. "In this world, you're going to have trouble." </b><br />
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<b>The above biblical truth is in my top 3 because it dispels the myth that going through troubles, loss, and hard times somehow exempts you from God's favor. </b>But Jesus is pretty clear here...make no mistake about it, <b>troubles are hitched to your wagon from the moment you exit your mother's womb and enter this fallen world, clearly pointed out in Job 14:1 </b>But,...(that conjunction is key.) Take heart, in ME you SHALL have PEACE because I have overcome This World.<br />
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<b>So what brings you security? Is it money or things? Is it solid relationships, friendships, a spouse? </b>All of these things are wonderful to have, but when life rocks the boat or tips it all the way over what will you do? How will you see yourself? <b>Hardships or "failure" can really chip away at your self worth if you let it. </b>But if you remember this scripture, and strive to keep your Identity with Christ and not in this world you WILL have peace no matter what occurs in this life.</div>
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Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-55696867568522326082019-01-17T11:56:00.001-08:002019-01-17T12:18:12.898-08:00I Have prepared Peace; Search for it.<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
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<o:p><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy New Year Family! I know by now you are knee deep into making all of your dreams come true for 2019! Yep it's what we do, and if you're fortunate you haven't fallen back into your old habits, yet! </span></b></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So what do you feel you need more than anything in the world right now to make you happy? How does the end of your day leave you feeling? Are you satisfied or disappointed and tired? N<b>ow think about how you began your day. </b> Like most of us, we wake up with a to-do list and pre-planned job duties a mile long. We can experience mental overload before our feet touch the ground! <b>We fill our minds with all of the things that “we” need to do, and what we need to “make” happen</b>. I don’t know about you, but it brings me a little peace when I have accomplished most of my to-do lists within a 12-24 hour period. I am a horrible procrastinator, but when I get things done the peace that I experience from that is very short lived. <b>Where the old list begins to dwindle, there is another one waiting closely in the wings screaming for my immediate attention! </b>This use to drive my husband crazy! LOL. “He’d say; honey we will get to it, don’t worry”. I use to feel so bad thinking my mind was overloading and disturbing his peace! I had to learn to stop, and celebrate an accomplishment before picking up new “to-dos.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Today, I tried a 7- minute focus drill. In the guided drill I was forced to focus on one thing, while giving some attention to the things that would pull my mind away from that primary focus.</b> I then had to force my self to come back to the center of my focus, pushing the distractions out of my view. It was not easy for me as I try to do 10 things at once. I'm constantly running back and forth trying to keep all the balls in rotation.<b> I realize when I do that, all the balls maybe moving, but do I know where are they going? I'm I really getting anything of substance done? </b> Much like a person who juggles, the art is being able to “juggle”, but to what avail? Maybe to say you are focused enough to keep tossing and catching the same balls over and over again? Although impressive, is it real productivity? <b>How did that juggling act fulfill my God given purpose on that day? See we can do and accomplish a lot of impressive stuff, but is that what we’re suppose to be accomplishing.</b> I realize that I don’t want to be this master Multi-tasker in the sense of how our world glorify and praise that skill today. I want to focus on the task at hand giving all of my attention to what is important in that moment, and then move on to the next. So how do we accomplish this, when there’s so much to do in our waking hours? Let us tell it, and women especially , ALL of it is top priority! Lol. Lord helps us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What is your focus for me in this day Lord. What have you pre-ordained?</b> When the Word of God says that His peace will surpass all understanding, and guard our hearts and minds, it means that we<b> have to experience His peace. Not create it</b>. No one ever visits a spa, or a vacation resort, and then try to create a peaceful environment once they arrive. “Okay let me plan my peace?” No! The entire retreat IS peaceful. It has already been prepared for you. Just walk in, sit down, and receive. (Yes Jesus!) God is saying, I’ve already created it. <b>It’s a gift that comes with each new day. Look for it, and accept it. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let's Search for God's Gift of peace in 2019! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-39072142647278951552018-12-10T12:23:00.001-08:002018-12-10T12:43:06.331-08:00Christ Is Security <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Have you heard of the Devotional <i>Jesus Calling?</i> It is a best selling devotional written by Sarah Young, and has been republished numerous times. The messages are always on point and there are scriptural references attached to each promise. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Today was one of my Favorites! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The first sentence began with: Make Me The Focal POINT of your Search for Security. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">All of us want to feel safe, but everywhere you look nowadays you see everything BUT that. As soon as you put your trust into something it soon changes. I have never seen so many warranties and insurance polices abound in my life, and within that insurance find ways not to cover everything. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> So many people are trying to secure, and protect their futures, But ONE thing is for certain, nothing on this earth is “safe.” I have a thing that I say now, and it's “<b>If you can see it, it will change! Good or Bad. </b> <b>Like the old people use to say, just keep living.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> So what do we hope in? Many people bet on themselves. They feel if they hustle hard enough in life it will payoff. To an extent this can be true, but it is not fail proof. The only real security is the One who cannot change, and His name is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Same Yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hebrews 6:18 also talks about the t<b>wo immutable “unchangeable” things </b>that should bring us great security. God’s Promise and God’s Oath. When God made Abraham a promise He swore by himself because there was no one greater! He needed nothing else to secure His promise but HIM. People often secure their word with “I Promise” Or “I swear”. <b> Even the Presidents elected in our Country have to place their hand on God’s word to “cement” their oath in a greater truth because their word isn’t good enough.</b> God doesn’t have to do that. He IS the Truth, and He is the only Security that we need. <b> Remember to always make Christ the Focus in your search for security. </b>He knows where you're going because He's already been there! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-31900244065908816652018-10-12T11:46:00.002-07:002018-10-12T11:47:31.222-07:00 HE SEES YOU "ROYAL"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Children of God. How does the world see you? Your friends, family, colleagues, strangers. Do you know what they think about you? Do you care? Lets be honest, most of us like for people to view us in a positive light. Although it may not always affect the way you do things, it feels good to be respected<b>. Fortunately the way the world sees us is not a true reflection of ourselves. Shoot, the way you see yourself isn't an authentic picture of who you really are! </b> We humans can be very narrow minded.<br />
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They way we see ourselves and they way others see us is tainted by situations, sin, and short sightedness. Be careful not to form your identity based on carnal( non spiritual things.)<br />
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Our brain us incapable of seeing others and ourselves the way God sees us. <b>The reason for this is because God sees us from a place of what He created us to be, not what we currently see. </b>When others give their opinions of you, whether they be good or bad it comes from a carnal place. They can only speak on what they see, where they are currently in life. <b>It is impossible for people to comprehend past the place of their spiritual revelations. It is God who illuminates. </b><br />
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<b> </b>I love this scripture in the Bible that says, man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. (1 Sam 16:7). Let your daily prayer be that God will allow you to see as He sees.<br />
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<br />Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-82816184208575000352018-10-09T13:11:00.000-07:002018-10-09T13:15:41.919-07:00Feeding On Faithfulness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever found yourself worrying about similar situations that God has delivered you from? I often feel that we are no different from the Children of Israel, and their complaints as God delivered them through the wilderness. There are so many things to rejoice over while in the midst of our wilderness; but we become consumed with what we don't have. <b>Instead of focusing on what you don't have, shift your gaze to WHO you have. Not what, but WHO. </b> We<b> have God, and along with God He brings faithfulness, and His never ending resources. </b><br />
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Psalms 37:3 Tells us to<b> "Feed" on the Faithfulness of God.</b> Period. Don't fill your self up with insecurities, anxiety, worry, and stress. All of these things are present when we are faced with a situation that we can't handle. <b>Our problem is we were never meant to operate independently of God.</b> There isn't a Me pile, and a God Pile. <b>ALL OF IT belongs to God.</b><br />
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<b>Trust His resume. Feed on His faithfulness, despite the dark clouds that hover in an attempt to steal your peace. </b>The threat of death, loss, sickness, and failures will take your eyes off of God. Don't do it. <b>Focus on Him. Feed on His faithfulness, because In Him is your only safe place. </b><br />
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<br />Accountable to Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700329171506106539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3298864417318750104.post-38781129963589656102018-10-05T11:38:00.002-07:002018-10-09T12:31:40.164-07:00A Place by You..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Living above my circumstances can only be mastered in that place by you.</b> Lord God my Creator, Jesus my Redeemer, Holy Spirit my comforter my soul desires a place by you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> In your place is Honor and Majesty. Strength and Gladness is an instant reward! No earthly circumstance can thrive under the majestic grandeur of your presence. T<b>he sheer light illuminating from You is too much for darkness to stand. IT CANNOT STAY</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Lord, welcome me into your presence; <b>customize my comfort that can only exist with You</b>. My home is with you. My eternity is with You, my life is hidden with You. This earth and everything in it is temporary. It will pass away, <b>but my place by you it is secure!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> I<b> rejoice because no circumstance can ever take away my place by You.</b> My strength and Joy will remain. Lord make me glad. Visit me; rather make me aware of your frequent visitations because I know that you are here. Keep my eyes fixed on You. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Help me to remember that you are the most important part of my day. In your place, I am always safe. <b> Grace me to never forsake my place by you, for it is a place that this world cannot Touch. </b></span></div>
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Fear and worry can create a battlefield in our mind as we struggle to manage aspects of our life. We rip and run, we seek advice from friends, family, and doctors, all to end up more confused and stressed than we were when it first began. "<b>Why do I do this to myself?" This is the question that I often ask as I sit trying to figure out yet another mind boggling situation that was never created for me to handle. </b> I can imagine God standing there, with His hands clasped together a<b>s He patiently waits for me to remember that this is HIS project! </b> Sometimes, I shake my head at myself and think <b>"Girl, this is not for you!" </b>You need to dump all of this in the lap of the only Person that can do something about it,<b> God. </b></div>
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Today I had my first radio interview on my book , Accountable to God, On The Review with Joy & Company. <span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The Review provides a platform for authors of </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; line-height: inherit;">faith-based literature</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> to discuss and promote their books. </span><br />
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Can you remember as child having to wait on a promise that your parents made? It was one of the hardest things to do. <b>Whether it was your birthday gifts, a planned vacation, or just a visit to an amusement park for the summer. We hated waiting!!</b> Waiting was especially hard when our parents would NOT give us a date or time! I can recall bugging my mother every chance I got asking her WHEN??? I'm sure many of you parents can relate to that now with your own children. <b> It can be so annoying to have your kids focus on when something is going to happen vs. what they should be attending to right now. </b>As children of God we don't behave much differently. </div>
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God's gives us promises to give us hope, and something to look forward to. <b>A promise is also given to help settle our minds, so we can focus on what God wants us to do today. </b>In Acts 1:7 Jesus was encouraging His disciples to "wait' for the promise of the power of the Holy Ghost. During this time they were more interested in knowing when the kingdom of Israel would be restored, and Jesus said to them; "<b><span style="color: blue;">It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority, BUT you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you", and you shall be witnesses to Me all over the world. </span></b></div>
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Ahh the mystery of "The appointed Time". I believe many of us would have little problems with waiting until the appointed time, if we knew when that was. <b>The issue with God revealing a time to us, is that, time doesn't apply to Him. </b> From God's perspective it is already done. God inhabitants time and space. So unlike us, God does not need clocks,calendars and day planners. <b>What He does need is our Faith. </b></div>
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<b>Our job is to focus on God, and not the time it is seemingly taking for Him to answer our prayers. </b>Habakkuk 2:3 says, for the vision is yet for an APPOINTED TIME; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie, though it tarries, WAIT FOR IT. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Accountable to God:</i></b>The Book, discussions have begun inside our new Facebook group page! Many people have received their books and are sharing their thoughts on accountability, God, and our most recent post, Hypocrites in the church. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tired of the Hypocrites is the first chapter in my new book, <b>Accountable to God. </b> Hypocrisy is nothing new, and most people at some point in their lives have been exposed or damaged by it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are interested in learning more about God, faith, prayers, <b>and your purpose in His plan </b>please join us! If you haven't purchased a copy of <i><b>Accountable to God</b></i> you can purchase your copy here on this blog, <b>and I will personally send you an autographed copy! </b> Then, come on over to Facebook I can be found @Authorchandra and in our group AccountabletoGod: The Book. </span></div>
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I hear a knock at my hotel room door, and it is a woman with a distinct accent announcing that she is with housekeeping. I am usually gone when they make their rounds. I didn't want to miss her services so I opened the door! </div>
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As she walks in with continued greetings she says, "I<b>'ve noticed that you are an Author?"</b> hum, She sounds Dutch, I love that accent! She is very sweet, extremely friendly, and always smiling. I've noticed her before. I didn't have any of my books currently lying around so she says, "<b>I've noticed your books before" </b>and I say, "<b>Yes I am an Author, it is my first book!" </b></div>
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The lady congratulated me and said, I noticed it is about God. <b>"Your book will do well here. I see that in the United States many people believe in God, not so in Europe." </b>I could not intelligently respond to that as I have never spent time in Europe. All I could say is, "surely there are a lot of godly people in Europe, perhaps they are more silent?" <b> </b></div>
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She says; "<b>No, they aren't silent, they are disappointed. Disappointed in the Religion. Not God."</b></div>
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WOW! <b>I did not feel more resolute, in God's reasoning for calling me to write "Accountable to God", than I felt in that moment. </b></div>
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I looked at her, and she had a look of disappointment stuck on her face. I said to<b> her, "Do you know that this is what my book is about?" She began to beam, while saying.."It is?"</b> </div>
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<b>We continued to talk about God. Who God really is, and what He really wants, and how people definitely have a way of convoluting His message.</b> She seemed to be encouraged, a<b>nd actually left with a copy of the book!</b> I signed it with a message of hope, and asked her to please share it with her family in Europe. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;">God spoke this book into my spirit, and He would not let it leave. <b>In the past, I had a bad habit of starting and stopping things, but God said not on this one you're not!</b> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;">The Word of God says in Eccl. 7:8, "It's not the beginning of a thing</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;"> </span><b style="color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;">but it's end." </b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;">The circumstances around you don't have to be perfect. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;"><b>If God is in it He will open the doors and anoint you to walk through all of them! God will complete what He has started in you, Phil 1:6. He will reveal His glory in your life! Do you know who you are? Better yet do you know who your God is? </b></span></span><br />
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<b>YAAAAAY! I received an email that my first bulk order of books </b>"Accountable to God" have been <b>shipped! </b> They should be here any day, and I can't wait to share them with you! </div>
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I am so excited to have this assignment out. When I first began writing this book I never thought about writing it to sell and make a ton of money. This book was birthed out of a burden that God placed on my heart for His people. <b>There is a huge misunderstanding about God, what He wants, and the people who represent Him. </b></div>
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<b>Accountable to God </b>will bring so much light into your life. This book during the edits continued to minister and encourage me again and again! It will give you and those you love the faith and hope they need to power forward in life. </div>
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<b>You can get your copy via Amazon </b>or you can order through this blog! As a matter a fact this book should be shared, so go ahead gift one to a friend! (When ordering through this blog I will sign your copy, and add a personal message!) </div>
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