Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Odds and Ends
So, does that then mean we don’t have to watch and pray? That we don’t have to be vigilant, because of our adversary the devil? That we don’t have to really and earnestly contend for the faith entrusted to us?
Another example, I’m sorry to say, of not taking ALL Scripture into account, before making such an unrealistic statement. And then of course, the fact that it teaches Christians things directly contradicting the commandments of God, and denying the reality of our existence in this world. Otherwise, temptations would not matter, because we have a free pass absolving us from personal accountability, or having to hold to our integrity under trial.
The grace of Christ is real, and the power of God is real to give us the victory; but they are only brought out by being put to the test.
“Love wasn’t put in our hearts to stay; love isn’t love till you give it away!” And the Lord’s grace and protection are put in action when we are obedient; when we have to take a decision that would cost us in one way or the other.
The saying, “If possible . . . ” is not without conditions that have to be met. If we don’t know the word, don’t stay close to Jesus in a sanctified life, don’t divorce ourselves from the world, the flesh and the devil, and all the pride and vanity of life; we will absolutely NOT be ready, or able to discern at that most dangerous time. “If possible” means, that yes, it is possible; and that it is the whole intention behind the things coming about, TO ENSNARE IF THEY CAN, THE ELECT OF GOD! It doesn’t mean that its not possible, but that that is the very thing its trying to do. Just read through the whole passage again, slowly, and see if you don’t think so. Otherwise, why would the Lord warn about misguided Christians being scandalized and betraying other Christians, and, the word of encouragement, But he that endures to the end shall be saved?
A very important doctrine, that we have to get right understanding about!
Removed . . .
Howdy Garrison 🙂
Mornin’ Jay . . . 🙂
Morning, Mr jay 🤗 and Garrison🤗 Slow start this morning…
Maidin Mhaith Betsy Blessing’s upon your house 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Mornin’ Bet 🙂
Don’t let the old man in.
Toby Keith
Me too. I am hoping my expiry date, on this planet anyway, is September 18 2023.
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It’s okay, dear kind Della, don’t be concerned, it is a sort of tongue- in-cheek comment. I am hoping that ‘the Rapture’ happens on that date. It is ‘the Feast of Trumpets’ Sept 18 – 19 2023. a time when the shofars(trumpets) are blown. Some believe that on the last sounding of the shofar, the Rapture will happen.
Also, to make that date more significant, it is when the signing of the U.N. SDG covenant takes place, a confirming agreement, made with many nations, that some think of as the beginning of the 7 years (week of years) leading to 2030 New World Order.
https://sdg.iisd.org/events/sdg-summit-2023/
It sort of fits with the prophesy of KJV. Daniel 9.27. I hope we all go up on that date!
Also, Della, it relates to a post I made near the end of the open thread on Sept 7 about 11 postings from the end (under a posting by Betsy.) I t was about the video made by , Dr Barry Awe, who also shares my interests in the upcoming (I hope this month, ) Rapture of the church. 🙂
OH!!! makes sense now … and glad you’re OK!
For all of those who belong to Christ – we do keep looking up! He’s on the way to get us!!
People NEED to prepare to meet Him – time is running out to get right with God…
I’m with you, jb, can’t WAIT!!
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🙏🏻🙏🏻
Afternoon Garrison!
Allison Krsuse
Morning Y’all 🙂
Yes, please…times 2!!!
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Afternoon Bet! Just got back from Grandparents Day with Nipper. Short rest then will be going again until later tonight. <3
Howdy jay!
Howdy Gramps 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Famous Falling pups
Hiding cat & Kitty and tail
In the mail…
Dr. John MacArthur’s radio ministry regularly mails out monthly resources (books, CD’s) free to everyone on the mailing list.
I’m reproducing this latest offer because it deals with an area that is vital for every Christian believer: discernment.
If you didn’t receive the offer and are interested, contact them and they may send you a free copy anyway.
Grace To You is very generous like that.
Thank you for this, silent. I’ve followed MacAthur for years as a trusted pastor/teacher.
Here’s link to a brief article on “Discernment” written by Sinclair Ferguson. He’s another highly respected theologian/teacher.
Lastly, the website, http://www.ligonier.org, is wonderful resource of Christian helps.
Its founder, R.C. Sproul, now deceased, was an amazing biblical teacher/pastor.
We need “discernment” in these chaotic, troubling times, for sure!
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/discernment-thinking-gods-thoughts
100% Miss.Della.
These two theological giants, John MacArthur and R.C. Sproul, once held a debate of sorts on the Ligonier campus. The topic was paedo (infant) baptism: Is it Scriptural?
John went first. His presentation in support of believer’s baptism is so masterfully constructed I half expected R.C. to run for the exit 🙂
Seriously, it is one for the ages.
They were great friends. It’s on Youtube
Haha! Thanks so much – will watch today!
I bet you’re like me – we’ve been afforded all these wonderful teachers, and it helps to hear their teaching
However, the bottom line is listening to the Holy Spirit.
It is He Who directs our paths…
Blessings to you, silent.
There is one … and only one … key to discernment: The Word. Everyone MUST devote themselves to reading and learning God’s Word. There is no substitute. Dwell on His Word … and let your heart and mind absorb it. God will reveal His Truth to you.
So true, Kenji…
Many will not read God’s Word until they’ve reached rock bottom – and realize their way is not working …
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John 8:31-32 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If you continue in My word, then are you My disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Psalms 119:9-16 – (ב Beth)
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me Thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy word.
I enjoy listening to John MacArthur, and I appreciate the wisdom he shares in this letter. But I don’t understand how he could not even mention the most basic principle that works in the believer; which is 1. Knowing his Master’s Voice, and, 2. having the Holy Spirit anointing, Who teaches us all things! The Voice of Jesus is in the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit teaches us through the Scriptures. People have no discernment because they do not want it! They do not seek the Lord in the Scriptures with daily Bible reading, AND taking notes; and they do not speak of it in their homes, or anywhere else; BECAUSE His word is NOT IN THEIR HEARTS! The Scripture says, that “Then shall we know, when we follow on to know the Lord.” Therefore it must be so, that the result of not caring for really knowing the Lord, makes for no understanding or discernment. And when the wolf comes along in sheep’s clothing, they say, Mama! and get devoured!
08 September
Edward L. Doheny
(1856-1935)
American oil tycoon who drilled the 1st successful oil well in Los Angeles and set off the California oil boom, dies of natural causes at 79
08 September
Richard Strauss
(1864-1949)
German composer (Also sprach Zarathustra, Don Quixote), dies at 85
08 September
Willard Libby
(1908-1980)
American chemist who developed radiocarbon dating (Nobel 1960), dies of pneumonia at 71
(with a climate change warning even)
08 September
Elizabeth II
(1926-2022)
Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (country’s longest reigning monarch 1952-2022), dies at 96
In light of her successor, she is very much missed. Her faith was the most important part of her life. She was the last remaining nail which held Britain and the Anglican faith she swore to uphold as the centre of the United Kingdom intact.
Some have suggested her age should be named the “Age of Elizabeth the Faithful”.
Alas, her successor has sworn on the historic Bible he took his Coronation Oath upon to relegate the Anglican Church to an also ran…comparable to every other “faith” which is inexorably overwhelming a post Christian country.
For this alone I have no words for the sorrow I feel for her absence. With her passing, last rites have been performed on Britain as it was for centuries. Her son has buried its corpse and dishonoured both her and her lifelong service.
After doheny drilled the first well, I wonder who discovered that oil could be used as a lubricant in the (then) industrial boom. It’s all fascinating.
thanks for posting!
08 September 2017 Donald “Don” Williams, American country singer (“I Believe in You”), dies from emphysema at 78
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good
My favourite of his, Magic. Simple and all the more poignant for it.
Me too, I remembered this song when I posted it last year…. & added to the karaoke song rotation.
Spirit …
Spirit in the Sky … incredible fuzz tones simply MAKE the song
Spirits in the Night …
Nice set of songs. Listening to Spirit’s I’ve got a line onyou reminded me of some of their other classic rock songs including this one
Sweet! Great tune.
oh wait … that’s another interesting band … Love is like Oxygen … indeed it is. You need it to live. Spread some Love around today!
Speaking of the vibes, Betsy …
Heavenly Father, Please give our Texan Treehousers a break from the heat and drought, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Amen!
Mornin’ all!
CNN: New poll shows most Americans believe Biden’s policies made economy worse – Video
https://commoncts.blogspot.com/2023/09/cnn-new-poll-shows-most-americans.html
9/8/2023 – Difficult questions in Galatians chapter Three
Part 1
Written [about] 68 A.D. from Rome; [probably] with 2 Timothy, and the Epistle to the Hebrews, when Paul was brought the second time before Caesar Nero; the Letter to the Galatians was sent to address a powerful lying and opposing spirit to the faith of Christ; which preyed upon the unthinking and unestablished, to bewitch them away from Christ, and put them back in bondage and darkness.
This Epistle should first be viewed as coming from the apostle of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, in the time of his fullest maturity, ready for harvest. The topics therefore likewise being addressed from that highest level of understanding and reasoning and knowledge of the Scriptures; and should not be entered upon rashly or with lightness, but with the humble reverence, and waiting upon God to give understanding and to teach.
The subject of the law of Moses, versus the faith of Jesus Christ, was of a particularly difficult, stubborn and rebellious spirit, that came out of the traditions of Rabbinical Judaism; which held as its entire trust and hope of their form of religion, in the interminable outward expressions, of their own interpretations of the letter of the law. How often was the Lord compelled to chide them for their hypocrisy, and the treachery of their “traditions” which in effect made void the commandments of God; subverting the conscience of the people away from the Spirit of the law, which would work out of a true heart.
By their over burdening men with their carnal regulations, and putting more weight on keeping the traditions of men; thus making the word of God irrelevant, and subordinating the commandment of God to their own thoughts; they were in effect imagining God to be therefore indebted to them, according to the degree in which anyone devoted his every minute to “the traditions of the elders.” A man was not esteemed then for his real character of piety and charity and meekness; but according to how well he performed, to the approval of his peers.
Many of those who were eventually convinced to believe in Jesus, still had this very strong and cunning demon demanding superiority and lordship over this “new” faith; (which was in fact NOT new; but they had for so long been kept up under a culture of superstitious devotion, and subjection to the ruling elite, and their guessings about the interpretations of the Scriptures, without the Spirit of the LORD really working in their heart.)
It should then be understood, that the arguments and reasoning being put forth by the apostle, is not intended, as so many carnally minded and insubordinate today suppose; given for absolving the Christian from accountability, and releasing him from fear of the commandment. But the teaching of the Spirit is for teaching us knowledge, and enabling us to wisely discern, so that we are not ignorant of the devil’s thoughts, with whom we combat and contend for the faith which has been entrusted to us.
Both for saving ourselves and those who hear us, we owe it to the Lord to keep vigilant in all that we have heard and received from Him; knowing that we shall be asked an account of our brother, and how we cared for him as ourselves, “as unto the Lord.” And if we remember and consider, how with what hostility, opposition, and contradiction, the rulers of the Jews pursued Jesus, to find fault and accuse, and render Him irrelevant before the people; we should not wonder about how determined that wicked spirit will be to the end, not to concede its dominion over the minds of those it once held so securely. This is what the apostle was directing his teaching to, with respect to the law, and the faith of Christ.
The error among many today; who think of the law as no longer applying to us as Christians; comes out of not fully understanding the miracle of the New Birth. For in that we are not under the law, but under grace, means that that which held us in darkness and bondage to sin, and alienated from God by nature; has been destroyed by the cross of Christ; and we have been saved from our sins, and made New Creations, with the Spirit of God now presiding over our hearts and actions, instead of the devil and our old sins, which have been cast out and rendered powerless over us by the resurrection of Christ.
Luke 11:20-26 “But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace: but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divides his spoils. He that is not with Me is against Me: and he that gathers not with Me scatters. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, I will return into my house whence I came out. And when he comes, he finds it swept and put into order (decorated). Then he goes and takes to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.”
Definitely one “more wicked spirit than himself” is the religious spirit; which rules by pride and vanity; to hold the captive one in his hypocrisy, while convincing him of some imagined superiority over everyone else, and making him unteachable, and not to be corrected. This is a most dangerous condition, and extremely difficult for the minister of Jesus to deal with, in trying to still reach that part of the man that might still bring him to his senses, if he might be recovered.
I just dived down a couple rabbit holes. Did Paul write …? When did Paul write …?
I am completely fascinated by the depth of knowledge that is used to argue these questions.
They know every teaching and keep these teachings in groups according to the epistle. And argue congruence, novelty and contradictions.
They compare these things with what is known about the world outside the Bible. And they argue these details too.
They do the same with vocabulary. And even literary style.
They look through ancient writings of Church fathers and see which are quoted and when. They do the same for ancient New Testament manuscripts.
They compare mentions of events in different New Testament books and argue over which mentions have validity.
And with all of that, they can’t agree. Most say Paul did write Galatians. But some say it was as early as 48. Others put it as mid 50’s. Very few as late as 60. Some argue it was the first Paul wrote. Others argue that isn’t right.
But it gets much worse with 2 Timothy and goes downhill with Hebrews. When you can quote early Church fathers saying Paul didn’t write Hebrews, few modern scholars will fight for Paul’s authorship.
Well, these are the same people that use denial of prophecy to date the gospels to after the destruction of the temple. So, keep that in mind when considering what they say.
Hey Jim! It is really disgraceful, all of it! I agree with you; and for all their obsession with trying to find contradictions and inconsistencies, and to prove the invalidity of the Scriptures, and make a name for themselves; THEY ARE NOT DOING WHAT JESUS COMMANDED US ALL TO DO! They are agents of Satan, working against us from out of the churches, seeking to turn away as many as they can from the faith. But their folly shall be manifest to all, just like Pharaoh’s magicians who were before them.
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
John 16:2 “They shall *put you out of (Greek – ‘work against you from out of) the synagogues: yes [indeed], the time comes, that whosoever kills you will think that he does God service.”
P.S. If we look into our Interlinear Greek/English New Testament, we find a Benediction in the Greek, that wasn’t translated in the King James, for some reason; which says, that they were written from Rome.
At the end of 2 Timothy, it says exactly, “[the] second to Timotheus, of the Ephesian assembly [the] first overseer chosen, written from Rome, when a second time Paul was placed before Caesar Nero.”
Galatians has, “To Galatians written from Rome.”
And Hebrews says, “To [the] Hebrews written from Italy, by Timotheus.”
As far as the dates go, I don’t think we should care too much about it, when we use a little common sense, to consider both the modes of travel, and how long a time the Bible says different things took place.
Nice talking to you Jim. Have a great day.
9/8/2023 – Difficult questions in Galatians chapter Three
Part 2
Galatians 3:1-5 “O foolish (unintelligent, senseless) Galatians, who has bewitched you, not to obey the truth; before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth, crucified among you? This only I wish to learn from you, by the works of the law receive you the Spirit, or by hearing of faith? Are ye so without comprehension? Having begun in the Spirit, now in flesh are you made perfect? Have you suffered so many things in vain? If [it be] yet in vain. He therefore that supplies to you the Spirit, and works miracles among you, [is it] by works of the law, or by hearing of faith?”
Our Lord also addressed this very thing, when the question arose about washing of the hands, and why His disciples kept not the tradition of the elders. And so when He reproved their hypocrisy, AGAIN, and the treachery of their traditions, which hardened the conscience of the people against the Authority of God’s commandments; He lifted up His voice to tell the whole crowd, “Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: there is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.” (Mark 7:14-16)
And to emphasize how deeply entrenched into the psyche of the people, this human philosophy was; after they had all withdrawn into the house, His disciples asked of Him the meaning of “the parable;” thus they had been trained up and conditioned into a way of thinking, that actually blocked their capacity to think.
Mark 7:18-23 “And He says to them, Are you so without understanding also? Do you not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without enters into the man, it cannot defile him; because it enters not into his heart, but into the belly, and goes out into the draught, purifying all the food? And He said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts; adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetous desires, wickedness, guile, lasciviousness (outrageous conduct, conduct shocking to public decency, a wanton violence; wantonness, lewdness), an evil eye, blasphemy, haughtiness, folly: all these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
Colossians 2:8-9 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Divinity bodily.”
The word, ‘bewitched,’ is a perfectly accurate description of what transpires in the spiritual realm of a man, that seeks to overthrow the conscience of faith in Christ. Rebellion and witchcraft are of the same spirit of disobedience and perversion, that the serpent used to disaffect the woman’s mind away from fearing the commandment of God. The whole purpose of the ‘spell cast upon’ the Christian, is to take him away from his rightful place of faith in Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The first evidence therefore of this ‘spell’ having been cast, is in the Spirit’s withdrawing; and the disappearance of the works of power, and replenishing of the Spirit.
And we know, that judgment must begin with the house of God; and when “He that restrains is taken away from the midst,” the man of sin comes forth; and when sin comes forth, he is again brought under the penalty of the law; for he has abandoned the grace of Christ. “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continues not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.”
James 2:10-11 “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For He that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if you commit no adultery, yet if you kill, thou are become a transgressor of the law.”
1 John 3:4-5 “Whosoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins; and in Him is no sin.”
Galatians 3:11-14 “But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith: and the law is not of faith: but, The man that does them shall live in them. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree: that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
The law was given to the people upon their having been delivered out of Egypt. The boundaries were set around the base of the mount, and the commandment was for anyone who came near or touched the mount, should be shot through with a dart, and immediately put to death. The LORD came down with the sound of the trumpet, with fire and blackness and the whole mountain quaking and burning. Thus the LORD caused His Voice to be heard from heaven, into the ears of all the people, as He spoke to them His Ten Commandments. (Exodus 19-20)
In this did God demonstrate, both our weakness and unfitness for His Presence, in our present condition; and also a mighty sign and wonder, foretelling and teaching about the power and glory of the world to come; even the nature and character of the Spirit in the law by faith.
Galatians 3:23-27 “But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
John 1:16-17 “And of His fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
September 8
MORNING
Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. Dan 5:27
The LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. 1 Sam 2:3
That which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. Luke 16:15
The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Sam 16:7
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Gal. 6:7, 8
What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matt. 16:26
What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Phil. 3:7
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts. Psa. 51:6
Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing. Psa. 17:3
EVENING
Christ the firstfruits. 1 Cor. 15:23
Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. John 12:24
If the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. Rom. 11:16
Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 1 Cor. 15:20
If we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection. Rom. 6:5
The Lord Jesus Christ … shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Phil. 3:20, 21
The firstborn from the dead. Col. 1:18
If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Rom. 8:11
I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25
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Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! – Psalm 126:5
When the farmer plants his seeds, he knows how long he must wait for harvest time. Each crop has a different schedule from planting to reaping, and each needs different conditions, such as how much water and sun are needed. The harvest is the goal, but the time between requires patience.
Waiting is often necessary in life. God generally uses these times to develop character and a closer reliance on Him.
It is human to want answers right away, but things can turn out much better when you wait. The apostle James wrote, “See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand” (5:7-8).
The farmer would not plant if he did not believe that the harvest was coming. There will be seasons of spring and autumn rains before the results of your patience will be experienced.
While you don’t know the conditions God will put your faith through, endure for the blessings will come!
Ask that the prayers of the faithful people waiting for God to bring restoration will water the United States during what seems to be a spiritual drought of rebellion. Pray that the Lord will bless the seeds planted by His children and bring a harvest of love, justice, and goodness.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
“The harvest is the goal, but the time between requires patience.”
What a great line! The harvest is truly our goal! This present world is not our home, and not our portion. Now we prove ourselves to be His friends; and when we have done all that is commanded us, we have need of patience, that we might inherit the promises.
Thanks for the very timely message. I needed to read that!
God’s Word – the Bible – is alive, not dead!
It contains the answers for all of life.
Thank you, Lord …
Good morning, Della. Yes, it is speaking. Pray for those who can’t hear His voice🙏🏻🕊
Good to see you, Betsy!
I do pray for others, including everyone who comments here – and, those who only read.
We all need Him.
This morning the Lord brought these to mind and I prayed:
Betsy (you), Molon, Jim Burns, rah and his family, and parichute.
God knows each one’s needs …
🥰🙏🏻
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
The 50th Psalm
Septuagint
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
Amen🕊 Amin🙏🏻
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
Friday of the 14th Week after Pentecost
Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia and 23 companions of Nicomedia (+ 305-311)
Saint Joasaph of India (+ 4th century)
Synaxis of the Meeting of the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (1395)
Several more Saints and Holy Martyrs are commemorated today including several under the Communist Yoke in Russia.
August 26th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
September 8th – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
Wow!! Discharg
Verse of the Day for Friday, September 8, 2023
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“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Good morning, sis😘🤗! Blessings always, dear friend. And praise for each and every one🙏🏻🍀
Amen goes right there, Bet !!! ❤️
SCROLL DOWN !!! Another interview with Artur !!!!
HAVE A BERRY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️💙💜
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
BE MY VOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
WHAT IS WISDOM
What is that entity called knowledge
Is it something you learn in college
Is it acquired through solid study
Can you share openly with a buddy
What do you do with it once you have it
Does obtaining it become a habit
Is it stored in your brain for further use
Do you hoard it or is it oft obtuse
Without understanding knowledge is useless
Without discernment knowledge is juiceless
For clarity understanding is key
It is how the brain can function and see
If knowledge aligns with understanding
And discernment becomes notwithstanding
You’ll begin your journey to wisdom way
For the fear of the Lord comes when you pray
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
Wisdom that comes directly from above
Knowledge of the holy is understanding
By the Power of God comes the branding
So if you seek wisdom study real hard
And if you’re approved it will be your guard
If the fear of the Lord is just the beginning
You’re well on your way to wisdom winning
The corollary of this lesson will be
Knowledge + Understanding you will see
Gives way to wisdom a treasure for sure
There will be nothing you cannot endure
Wisdom is the principal thing therefore
With all of your getting there is much more
When you marry knowledge to understanding
Wisdom is better than strength or standing
D01: 07/12/2023
Morning, dutchess!
Lovely poem!
I pray for the “Spirit of the Fear of the Lord” to fall on me and others.
If/when we don’t have a holy fear of God – we’re in trouble…
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And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him,
the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might,
the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. (2)
And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. (3)
Isaiah 11:2-3
Amen goes right there, Miss Della !!! ❤️
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Help us to fear nothing except the loss of thee, dear Lord. Amen🙏🏻🕊
RENEW OUR MINDS, LORD
Let us not concentrate on the evil of the day
Let machinations of the enemy hold no sway
Free us from manic mind manipulation
Let Your Holy Word be our contemplation
Fashion our minds with Your Holy Grace
Fix our eyes on the splendor of our space
Breathe on us Your hallowed breath of life
Release us from daily sorrow and strife
Let us reflect on the beauty of Your creation
With awe and wonder without hesitation
So much more to appreciate aptly akin
That brings warmth to the heart herein
Cleanse us, Lord, from wayward thoughts
From worldly concerns and jackpots
From fleshly fetishes that only distract
Keep our minds wholly on You intact
Prepare our perspective to reach higher
Patient perseverance blessings acquire
While we all do fall short of Your Glory
Tis not the end of our earthly story
Infuse our minds with rich refreshment
Help us acquire accrued assessment
Give us the key to heavenly access
Secured by You will be our success
Help us grow closer to You each day
To the Life, the Truth, and the only Way
Purify our hearts minds and bodies ado
From anything that separates us from You
Refined in the fire we all shall be
As we strive to be more holy like Thee
Renew Our Minds, Lord, we humbly implore
Guide us to eternity evermore
D01: 02/13/2023
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If the government really believed they could disqualify Trump for “insurrection” they would just use 18 USC 2383: Rebellion or insurrection
“Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.”
Using the 14th amendment alone is a fantasy.
2383 connects the 14th amendment so you can’t use one without the other.
“Disqualification as officers or electors of persons who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion and removal of disability, see Const. Amend. 14, §3” From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
The 14th section 3 is not self executing, it must be upon a determination of guilt of 2383.
The Colorado folks that are attempting this know better and they really need push back with criminal charges against them for conspiracy against rights. The same thing with any SOS that attempts to keep Trump off the ballot with this.
Even simpler; the RNC, by bylaws and law, has all of the authority it needs to simply announce it will NOT endorse PDJT as The R nominee for POTUS, in 2024.
They don’t even have to give a reason, but obviously COULD (and planned to!) use the “almost ONE HUNDRED INDICTMENTS!” as an excuse.
No need for any court action, or SoS or A.G.’s and if PDJT’s legal team challenged it, the Courts (based on precedent) WOULD affirm the RNC’s legal authority.
So, why DON’T they follow thru with this?
Because, like a quarterback that gets to the line, and seeing the defence, realises the play he called in the huddle won’t ‘work’, the RNC realises that such a move would destroy the RNC, and with it the Uniparty.
What THEY are still struggling with, is realising that they are in a no win situation; ANY of the options they are exploring, to try to prevent PDJT from getting back in the oval, ANY options, if successful WILL result in the destruction of the Uniparty.
And, if PDJT does reenter the Oval, they are doomed, as well. They just can not truly grasp that, like aristocrats during the French Revolution, being dragged to the guiotine, their end is nigh.
YES !!! STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE !!! 🥺
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Thank you for the insight.
Truly then the Uniparty has no option but to pray to God and row toward shore.
DAY # 5 – MIDDAY PRAYER
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. Pray it seven times. God’s protection, healing.
May we please be done with the entire Reparations question? Black Americans have had “reparations” for over half a century in the form of preferential treatment in grading, college admissions, hiring, promotion, government contracting. Any family that has not pushed their children into successful lives as a result of the mandated Black Privilege we have ALL had to endure, and that is still mired in the Black Culture of promiscuity, illegitimacy, ignorance, violence, and failure, deserves to be where they are.
And as for the jobs the feds want to find for illegals, well, those jobs are there and available for any Americans who want to work. Businesses all over have cut back hours and services because they can’t find help.
Oh, and while I am ranting, while they are trucking them across the Southern border and making us all think they are from Central America, stories are coming out now that they are largely Africans and ME Muslims. Fake out. The Fundamental Change War against White Western Christians continues.
I had this Jackson Brown song … this exact performance … at my son’s funeral. Yes, his voice is shot. But that only adds to the deep emotional meaning of the song. Can We Call it a Loan. Yes, we’re all on Loan to one another thanks to God’s blessings. I’m a pretty tough dude … but I always shed a tear when I hear this tune.
And while I’m sharing … I also had this Beck song at his funeral. Yes, Beck is a musical genius … but the heartache he wrote about in the Sea Change lp is some of the most beautiful music ever written IMHO. I guess losing your LTR girlfriend will do that to you … and losing a son is even worse.
Kenji, so sorry to hear about the deep loss of your son …
Blessings.
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Thank you. It’s a long difficult story. He was a really good kid … then smoked a lot of pot … presented as bi-polar and schizophrenic at age 18 and took his own life 17 years later. It was 17 years of hell for the whole family. Mammas … don’t let your children ever smoke dope. Today’s grass ain’t what it was in the 60’s and 70’s … it’s hundreds times more psychotropic… and a very, very, dangerous drug. So, of course, our leftist (and many right wingers) are legalizing it. Look around at our culture and tell me that epidemic pot smoking hasn’t had a negative impact. And I’m no prude … but I’ve seen the effects … up close and personal.
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So sorry kenji, about your son.
thank you for sharing your story, and the insight on the pot today. I had no idea.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Kenji. My condolences, friend.
JB is just another leftist. Meh
Yes. Unfortunately most gifted artists are fully committed leftists who operate on feelings and not on logic. Artists brains simply function very differently than ours. I almost don’t blame them for being wired differently.
I’ve never found it productive to separate great art by political viewpoints. I know what sounds great, and what talent can convey. I refuse to be limited to a life lived ONLY for political ends.
Thank you very, very much! You have connected the dots for me, why my adult daughter won’t talk to me. She is a fantastic artist, and lefty as all get out. I don’t feel so bad; maybe it wasn’t me after all.
THANK YOU!
Beck’s crossover musical styles are bloody genius … “I’m goin back home with my gold chains swinging” “What’s you name? Tina and Tami”
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Did y’all see the Clay Travis tweets ?
Some nasty, leftist-type stuff. Is Clay Travis really that crooked?
Jack Posobiec re-posted them on Gettr.
Good afternoon all. Been busy getting stuff done and preparing for Sherry to head down to Florida Sunday morning. Getting ready to mow. Just stop I’d pass through and say Hi! and Bye!
Praying for you and yours, rah.
Hope the hurricane stays out of their way…
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In the 20th century, experiments of ECT on rodents revolutionized researchers’ understanding of memory. “Electroconvulsive shock studies were critically important in the early stages of understanding the physiological basis of memory in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s,” said McGaugh.
This is already known but still .. Wow! it’s a mind-blowing read. Mysteries of electro-convulsive therapy.
If anyone is thinking what I am thinking concerning current phenomena .. would that be too far-fetched?
“The verdict here is significant in that a federal jury, a unanimous jury, decided that, yes, Somatics had failed to warn about risks that are known and that we were able to establish at trial,” said Monique Alarcon, one of Thelen’s lawyers.
According to one commonly cited statistic, 100,000 Americans receive ECT annually — most often to ease symptoms of severe depression or bipolar disorder.”
https://undark.org/2023/08/28/ect-electroconvulsive-therapy-mental-illness/
Starting smoking cigarettes when I was 10-12, and was at a pack/day by the time I was 15-16, and now am 68?
Now going 5 days without a cigarette, no patches, no pills, and no cravings, just prayer.
Just needed to ask, is all.
it’s good to be free. God’s hand is on you, friend.
My very best friend was a chain smoker … even smoked clove cigarettes for a while … then he got a really bad respiratory infection @ 50 yo and his Dr. said … QUIT!! He quit smoking cold turkey, no gum, no patches, no nothing. But he is a really bright, tough minded German mutt, who’s tough as nails. Now, about his drinking problem …
The story is to say … YOU CAN DO IT! Be strong willed … and focus on other things. God will help you.
Oh dutchman, keep us posted!!
Dutchman,
The Lord will meet you at every turn, and make a way for you!
He is faithful — I know, from experience.
It’s not easy to change our long-held habits, but always possible with God.
Glad you shared … I will pray for you.
🙏🏻🙏🏻
I started smoking when I was 10 and smoked a pack a day for 45 years.
I knew that I should quit for a long time but never did, it was when I wanted to quit that I finally did.
Just stopped.
Had cravings for the first week maybe and I would find ways to distract myself from it and it got easier over time.
After a month I didn’t think about it much anymore and now it’s been 5 years since my last butt and I don’t know when I last wanted one.
I would say the first 3 days are the hardest then after a week it will start getting easier.
But, that was just my experience.
Stick with it and it will go away.
Good luck.
Praying for you Dutchman, to be totally free. 🙏
Sounds like me…started around 10-12…at about 44..I decided to quit for Lent.. challenged my will power.. cold turkey… have never gone back …88 now still vertical and moving…😂👍
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Anybody seen this? Sounds like what Sundance talked about starting local. I was recently approached to join, still researching…..
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EVENING REFLECTIONS
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It’s okay, dear kind Della, don’t be concerned, it is a sort of tongue- in-cheek comment. I am hoping that ‘the Rapture’ happens on that date. It is ‘the Feast of Trumpets’ Sept 18 – 19 2023. a time when the shofars(trumpets) are blown. Some believe that on the last sounding of the shofar, the Rapture will happen. Also, to make that date more significant, it is when the signing of the U.N. SDG covenant takes place, a confirming agreement, made with many nations, that some think of as the beginning of the 7 years (week of years) leading to 2030 New World Order. It sort of fits with the prophesy of KJV. Daniel 9.27. I hope we all go up on that date! 🙂
https://www.christkirk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/To-the-Word.pdf
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.