Archive for May, 2008
Do not fear that which is to come, but embrace the cross as I did…
Luke 14:27 Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
“My beloved child, do not fear that which is to come, but embrace the cross as I did. My child, you are beloved and all those who love me I honor as partakers of my cross for [...]
Posted: May 31st, 2008 under Sacrifice.
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You have no need to fear those who seek to undermine the church…
2 Maccabees 3:28-30 The man who a moment before had entered that treasury with a great retinue and his whole bodyguard was carried away helpless, having clearly experienced the sovereign power of God. While he lay speechless and deprived of all hope of aid, due to an act of God’s power, the Jews praised [...]
Posted: May 29th, 2008 under Church, Truth.
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Do not be afraid of those whose power is rooted in the nothingness of the self…
After reading a warning about the atheistic movie, “The Golden Compass” I asked the Lord for a Scripture passage to give me hope. I felt led to this passage:
Joel 4:4 Would you take vengeance upon me by some action? But if you do take action against me, swiftly, speedily, I will return [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2008 under Faith, Hope.
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My generosity is only limited by your sin…
Psalm 32:6-7 Thus should all your faithful pray in time of distress. Though flood waters threaten, they will never reach them. You are my shelter; from distress you keep me; with safety you ring me round.
“My beloved, do you see how I have rewarded your trust in me?”
Lord, your goodness and [...]
Posted: May 25th, 2008 under Generosity, Sin, Trust.
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Penance offered by a a divided heart is no gift to God…
John 17:23 I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me.
“My beloved, it is unity in love that I desire - not sacrifice. Not to say that [...]
Posted: May 23rd, 2008 under Love, Unity, penance.
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If Jesus was betrayed by one he counted as a friend, what do you think will happen to the followers of Jesus?
John 13:21 When he had said this, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”
“My child, this too must happen before the coming era of peace. Do not be afraid, for if Jesus was betrayed by one he counted as a friend, what [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2008 under Mercy, Tribulation.
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That person will know what it means to give with the hand of God…
John 10:10 A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
“My child, the thief takes; I give. There is nothing that I lack so I only give. Let my followers imitate me. What they receive from me, let them [...]
Posted: May 20th, 2008 under Generosity, Gratitude.
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If many will repent and offer their sufferings to God in Jesus, great miracles will take place, miracles of mercy…
Psalm 99:8 O LORD, our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God, though you punished their offenses.
“Child, my mercy is unimaginable to the human heart; yet my justice demands that the very great sins of humanity not go unpunished. That is why the great tribulation is coming. It is sin that [...]
Posted: May 18th, 2008 under Mercy, Repentance, Tribulation.
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These are the times when God’s victory is most glorious…
Psalm 17:13 Rise, O LORD, confront and cast them down; rescue me so from the wicked.
“My child, do not be afraid, for the Lord is near and he loves you with an everlasting love. The enemy of souls makes war on the children of men. He appears to be winning, does he not? [...]
Posted: May 17th, 2008 under Trust.
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Fear not! The Lord is in the boat with us…
Matthew 8:25-26 They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” Then he got up, rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm.
“My beloved, the storm is coming; many will be terrified. But you [...]
Posted: May 12th, 2008 under Tribulation, Trust.
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