Pray Without Ceasing

     Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to the dismay of the White House, led his party to a victory on Tuesday. I prayed hard for him; many Christians did. After this, the White House is unable to hide the fact that this was not something they wanted. They have no respect for him. 

     I shake my head in dismay at what our leader is doing and how he is treating our ally. Yes, we don't put our trust in man, and yes, we don't rely on other countries, but God Himself. Having said this, we also mus bless Israel, w/ prayers, love, and support, but our country is not. Our leader definitely is not. So, I ask my brothers and sisters in Christ to do what 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us, "Pray without ceasing." Israel needs this. Our country needs this. Our leaders, especially the President, needs this. James 5:16b states:"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." I believe in the power of prayer, and now is the time we need a lot of it.

     May the Lord bless Israel and the Prime Minister and lead them in the path of righteousness for His Namesake. May they prosper and be encouraged. May the Lord protect them.

     Love For Israel,
     Mary

     "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed," Genesis 12:3. 

Applying Scripture

     I have to say the most important thing for Christians is not simply read the Bible, but read and meditate. Meditating requires thinking about it and applying the Word to our every day lives. I know I did this today and work was a lot better than I have ever felt. I felt like good. I didn't feel like throwing something or going off on anyone, but felt that meekness that Jesus wants in us. I wanted it, along w/ being merciful, and being hungry after righteousness and it worked. The Lord is Gracious, Merciful, and always strong...He is my Savior, my Strength, and my one True Love. 

     Lesson to be learned, to make it in the world, we have to apply the Word in our lives. Action literally speaks louder than words. So, I implore each and everyone of you, read your Bibles and go deeper in them. Apply it to your lives. Don't rush the Word, because you will not get anything out of it. I guarantee you that. Read slow. Surely, you and I can give God time as He has given us time, mercy, love, strength, healing, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

With Love,
Mary

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," Philippians 4:13. 

Rejuvenated

     After reaching the final straw yesterday, I went back and read the Word of God. I feel so rejuvenated. I never want to let the Word go. I'm going to continue w/ reading His Word so that I never allow myself to feel the way I did yesterday. I have to remember (we all do) that there are things that are going to happen that we will not like, but they are going to happen. The world is in an awful place right now. The world is living godless and that will always create an ugly situation. 

     We have to pray hard for Israel. We have to pray hard for the U.S. and the world. We can't rely on others to pray. We have to pray. It's not our will but His will that needs to be done. We also need to rely on Him and stop relying on ourselves or this world. Let us pray and seek Him every day of our lives.

Rejuvenated,
Mary

"(9)After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (10)Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (11)Give us this day our daily bread. (12)And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13)And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen," (Matthew 6:9-13).

Disappointment

     This is the first time I have been back on blogger for awhile. Sadly, it's not for good news. I have to say that I have been battling some crippling issues w/ my spiritual life, but I'm also struggling through disappointment w/ the churches in this country and w/ this country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who I wholeheartedly support, spoke to congress about the very bad deal that the White House and Iran are trying to complete. He is right. It is a very bad deal, but that is a topic for another time. Right now, the fact that the churches in this country could allow our President to treat the Prime Minister of Israel badly is unacceptable. No one has said one thing about this. The lack of support from this country for the Prime Minister is unacceptable. I literally just got done crying for seeing this. This country knows better. The church knows better, but none are doing better.

     We shouldn't be surprised w/ this though. We are living in the end times. I just find it disturbing and quite frankly, am disappointed w/ my country and the church. Honestly, I'm not in love w/ this country anymore nor w/ the church. Both have lost their appeal. When we lose God and when we lose what He told us, there is nothing useful nor appealing to us. We are ugly. We are dirty. We are a disappointment. I apologize deeply to the Prime Minister for the lack of action of my country, the horrific President that we have, and for the churches not leading. I'm so sorry. Prayerfully, we will get our stuff together. Something tells me that won't be the case. For God, I issue an apology for me not doing the things I need to do, but also for the sorrowfulness of this country.

Time for Prayer,

Mary

"And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed," Genesis 12:3.  

I Am Human

     I've become disgusted with what I have been seeing lately on television. Why? Because humanity is going downhill. The protesters surrounding a bus full of women and children, causing them to turn away, and scaring them because they are "illegals." I quote that term because it's the wrong term to give them. How about the term that they are "desperate" and are seeking "help." I keep asking myself "where is the love?". The good amount of these people would probably identify themselves as Christians, but how can they be Christians when they spew out hate. Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). Apparently, people hate themselves because they sure aren't showing any love. 

     I have been hearing reports and seeing reports of people claiming that they are "spreading scabies." How ugly?! My grandfather came to this country from Mexico for a better life-not to bring diseases to it or to "inconvenience" anyone. He gave us a better life. We're Americans and have the best opportunities in this country. I have received a college education and have a great paying, non factory job. I have a great family. I have my own place and car. I'm working hard to pay off my bills. Most importantly, I know Jesus Christ. I know who He would have us to be and ugly is not one of them. He wants us to love others. To do good for others. To pray for them. To help them. How can we do this, when we are behaving w/ hate and ugliness. 

     I am a human being. My grandfather was a human being. We are all human beings that deserve to be treated w/ much respect and love. I'm not disputing the fact that there are some people coming in and committing crimes, but the majority are not. Let's show the compassion. Let's show the love that Jesus showed us. 

Your Sister in Christ,
Mary

Encouragement Scripture of the Day

Encouragement of the day scripture is:

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world," John 16:33 (KJV)

Jesus overcame the world. We are overcomers through Jesus. We can overcome financial problems, flesh problems, family problems, and any and every other problem the world can throw at us. Enrich yourself w/ the Word of God and find strength through this. 

Good Night & God Bless,

Mary, your sister in Christ

Don't Distort The Word of God

     "It was written by men and will have some errors in it," is the response I usually get when I try to communicate what the Bible says about an issue. More times than not, it's usually when I'm stating how God states that what they are doing is wrong. People have become "Cafeteria Christians" (aka Christians in name only). People want to pick out the parts they love and skip or toss aside the parts that offend them. If they're not skipping or tossing them aside, they are distorting the Word of God to be pleasing to themselves and others. The Bible is very clear on distorting the Word of God: don't do it!!! "(5)Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. (6)Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar," Proverbs 30:5-6. "(18) For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:(19) And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book," Revelation 22:18-19.

     You can't change the Word of God to suit your wants. The Word of God is there to set you free not to imprison you. Not accepting all of the Word = not accepting any of it. Breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so will "be called the least in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:19). I implore people to read the Word of God-meditate on it. I pray that people will use wisdom and not listen to others. What the Word says is the final word on the matter. Teaching others to ignore it or embrace a distorted version will leave one w/ a severe, everlasting punishment.

Don't Distort the Word of God!!!

Your sister in Christ,
Mary