tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17172485908795066872024-02-08T09:53:39.290-06:00Lisa's VoiceThings inside my head.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01739801078948819062noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717248590879506687.post-16135311645739018342011-06-02T11:36:00.000-05:002011-06-02T11:36:47.651-05:00Why the Discipline of God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We are all en-caged in the world system because we live on earth in the natural. Begin with asking why then you can challenge the uniqueness of a particular way of doing things. What is freedom? It is not being limited by "could not" or "should not", but not letting your thought process expand. We know as his children that we must gather together with Jesus as the head while in search of his shelter. We also know that prayer is in essence having a conversation with God. Realizing that he is our provider - that is omniscient foresight on his part. We can only gain this understanding by combining our knowledge, memory and intelligence and giving them to the Father to achieve his shelter or Divine Providence. Of course, none of this can be accomplished unless you have a teachable mind.<br />
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If there is chastisement from the Lord it is only for it to end in mercy for us. Our salvation is precious to him. A cord of three is not easily broken, therefore the more of us that gather together the stronger we become. This also depends on how much we depend on the Lord and not our own understanding. God must be sort of a filter (for lack of a better word). We must realize that we are all undeserving of God's love. Grace is grace and not one of us is better than the other.<br />
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Not everyone will understand this, but only the remnant who fully seek God as Lord over their lives; not just for salvation, but every moment of every day.<br />
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<b>To the remnant: </b> <br />
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You may think you are talking to deaf ears, but I assure you that someone is listening. We should not base our actions on what the multitude does. We should gather but not follow each other. As a group we should follow God. Submission always comes after chastisement. The corporate religion or religion in general gives us a reason NOT to seek God. Thinking that what you are doing is in vain is a temptation to shake even the strongest of the faithful. We are not working in vain the fire falls on the wheat and the tares together. This exact statement is what should lead us to perseverance. Our patience will show us that God is just and that he will deliver us.<br />
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So all that being said, how exactly is God to be sought? Ceremonies profane the repentance of God. Can we as a people pacify the Almighty? We must WANT to seek the fruits of the spirit, allow the sin to be removed from our lives and live set apart from the world for this is holiness.<br />
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When you are under the trials and tests you should be humbled that you were worthy of being picked to receive this discipline and not complain against our Father. This is where patience comes in - in waiting for God's deliverance. He gives this to only his best, most holy ones. Learn to confess yourself guilty and be exposed to God's judgement.<br />
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The reward of seeking God in our worst circumstances is this: not losing the work you have done for him. Then and only then will you SEE his power in preserving his elect when there seems to be no hope. This should allow us to even more appreciate God's favor.<br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01739801078948819062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717248590879506687.post-43881326560688092102010-09-14T13:01:00.000-05:002010-09-14T13:01:47.000-05:00Don't Worry About Everything Around YouJohn 6: 25 - 59<br />
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Don't worry about the things on earth; instead fill yourself with what Jesus has to offer. You must believe in him. Miraculous signs are only to show you the way to him. They are not the essence of him. When you listen to him he will always take care of you in every way possible. Seeing what he can do does not make your heart believe. That is still just a sign pointing to him. He will always keep you by his side because that is ultimately what the Father wants; to be with us. He draws us to him. We learn from him. We must feed on him - take in everything he has to offer, think about it, chew on it. Let it work itself inside of us.<br />
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Exodus 16:<br />
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The Israelites complained about God's path. He gave them food from heaven but tested them to see if they would follow his instructions. He showed them his glory because of their complaints. He gave them an over-abundance but told them to take only what they needed. Some of them didn't obey his instructions. It turned into nothing. Just like what we do for him today. Whether it was based on his instructions or not.<br />
They kept some of the bread to show future generations. This means to leave something that the Lord has given you behind for other generations. (Not material possessions but his knowledge)<br />
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Nehemiah 9:<br />
The Israelites confess their sins. Confess your sins; worship the Lord. Praise God who is forever and ever. <br />
Here are the attributes that they list of God in their prayer:<br />
1. He is the Lord<br />
2. He made the heavens and the earth<br />
3. He gave life to everything<br />
4. He created the nation of Israel through Abraham<br />
5. He keeps his promises because he is righteous<br />
6. He saved the Israelites from the Egyptians through miraculous signs and wonders<br />
7. He made a name for himself that remains to this day.<br />
8. He leads us down the path we are to take.<br />
9. He gave us laws to show us our sin<br />
10. He gave us rest<br />
11. He gives us food and water<br />
12. He gives us a place to live<br />
13. He forgave us for our sins and gave us love.<br />
14. He never abandons us<br />
15. He gave us the Holy Spirit to instruct us<br />
16. He sustains us in every way. We lack nothing,<br />
17. He gives us children<br />
18. He subdues our enemies<br />
19. He disciplines us and chastises us as our Father<br />
20. He never gives up on us no matter how much we mess up. He delivers us time and again. He is patient with us. He has mercy on us.<br />
21. He acts faithfully when we do wrong. <br />
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Isaiah 54: The Future Glory of Zion<br />
Believe in God even when it is hopeless. Don't be afraid - he will back you up.. We are his bride and he will call us and take care of us. He has deep compassion for us. He will give us peace. He will rebuild Zion and teach the people himself. He will keep us safe and protect us. No one will be able to speak against us. This is the heritage he gives us; this is our vindication. Presents from God. <br />
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Summary - Don't worry about everything else around you. Your only concern should be him and he will take care of everything else.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01739801078948819062noreply@blogger.com0