401 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*Online Battles*

"For the preaching of the cross is to them that Perish foolishness; but onto us which are saved is it the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18 KJV 

Dealing with online battles and feeling persecution as a Christian? 

This week I have been studying and examining this very question and want to share some concepts on how to get through these online battles unharmed.

Check points to cover during conversation: 

1. Offer loving grace first. Allow the other person to share their beliefs and then show Mercy.

2. Test their spirit by asking them if they believe Jesus Christ came in the flesh and is of God. (Use 1 John 4:2 / to test the spirit). 

3. Share facts from biblical doctrine. This is how you will back up your thoughts and give proof that God shares the same values in the bible. We do not want to just rely on our own feelings but on how our feelings match up with the bible 

4. Try to help your opponent see your Christian perspective but after 3 times of sharing the bible then it is time to gracefully bow out of the argument. 

5. Before you leave offer a quick dab of gentleness and love as that is how unbelievers will recognize to whom we belong. 

6. Pray! Just like those who go to war when they come back they reanalyze all that had happened. In spiritual online warfare you must do the same. Think over the online battle you had. Re-read the threads, consult your elders of the church and then pray for your opponents spirit. Not only pray that their spirit awakens but also pray that you have learned something of great value to help you approach your next battle. 

The Challenge: 

In summary the next time you approach online spiritual warfare! Show Mercy, test the spirit, share biblical facts, 3 strikes then bow out, be gentle as a lamb and then reanalyze and pray! 

400 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*Six Ways to Love*

"They will know you are Christian by your love." John 13:35

It has been a crazy busy week filled with all sorts of emotions. Our country is facing so many challenges with this 2016 debate coming to a close. I see many people arguing with each other on their threads. As we try to cool off from all the religious tension, we can look at Pauls's six key points on how to properly live this life and show love through the battles! 

Remember Paul use to be Saul. His heart was changed by seeing Jesus in a white light. This is no fable but a very real story. As Paul sat in prison, because of preaching about Jesus, he had six key things that he wanted us all to know. 

  1. Settle Disagreements.

  2. Rejoice in the Lord Always. 

  3. Be known for your gentleness. 

  4. Don't Worry - Just Pray 

  5. Fix your thoughts on holy things.         

  6. Learn Contentment 

In the letter written from Paul, he then shared that people will know we belong to Jesus and are his people by the way we love! 

The Challenge: 

In these challenging times everyone has their opinion but for some people these battles can really leave a mark! Maybe just maybe being a right fighter and working to win every argument just is not worth the pain it can inflict onto your neighbor. We need more compassion in the world right now! We need more love and we need to show to whom we belong! 

399 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*No Mediums For Me*

"Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the lord your God. Leviticus 19:31

Oh boy, so I had a revelation and crazy random conviction of my heart. I met a new friend named Courtney online. Courtney is a very matter of fact, strict and by the bible, my kind of gal and I love this! Her answers are always bold, to the point but filled with wisdom! 

So recently we discussed Angels. I once believed my dead relatives could be around me and she said, "No!" "Absolutely not. God has his own Angels to take charge over us. Those that talk to 'so called' Angels are speaking with demons pretending to be their relatives." She was referring to fortune tellers and mediums. 

When I began this journey I thought I was feeling a presence of Angels (which is real) but thought they were my "Angel Irish Crew" my relatives.  God has now released me from this. What is around me is the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. My relatives who made it to heaven are in heaven (PRAISE GOD THEY ARE AT PEACE) and not around me. So yes as much as I love Thereasa Cupitio from Long Island Medium,unfortunately she is being tricked. Yes she is in touch with the other side but not heaven! Demonic spirits are tricking her as she never shares of Christ, our one true king, who will and would always let all know the truth.

The Challenge: 

You have the power, not others! You have the power to speak directly to God and His Angels then his ANGELS will be of charge over you. Beware of fortune tellers, psychics  and Mediums they are being tricked (Maybe Great People and I will gladly have coffee with them)  but being tricked and could be helping to invite demonic energy into your own life! Rebuke this in Jesus name! 

398 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Learn to Slow Down*
"Then they can train the younger woman to love their husbands and children, to be self controlled and pure, to be busy at home" Titus 2 4-5

Somewhere along the way (maybe in the women's lib movement) mothers have been lead to feel guilty for not being a career woman that works outside of the home. Mothers who want to be home with your children have no guilt. It was man that created that restless feeling in you. God is delighted to see you working in your home and being the center for keeping your families grounded.
I've always wanted to be home but there have been many times I felt judged for not continuing a high end fast paced career. Praise Jesus I'm with a man that loves me working from home because my home is where my hearts are!
In being home I was still trying to go with the ways of the world because I wanted it all! Be at home and be a working mama. It worked for some time but now with my children two and four God has said step back work and slow down to simply care for your family. At first I fought him on this but lately I'm embracing his calling and I now have more peace knowing for now I have submitted to what God needs from me at this time.
The Challenge:
Be a Sloth in the world of fast paced rabbits. Our world is turning everyone into walking zombies and robots just trying to keep up. The world constantly says go faster, go faster. This is not what God wants. He wants you to enjoy life, see his blessing and have time to acknowledge his lessons. I saw this picture that I posted on my social media wall. It was of a Sloth with his hand over the finish line. The caption said, "It took me 30 years but I crossed the finish line." If your ever feeling so rushed that your just no longer enjoying life or seeing God Blessings then first learn to say no more often! Then imagine yourself like a sloth in order to teach yourself to just slow down!

397 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Caucus Blues*
"Love is not proud. It does not dishonor others." Corinthians 13:4

(Posted to my Social media wall today)
Before I go to bed I just need to share my heart here. I hate politics and have no interest (Can you blame me) but was simply trying to be a so called "good citizen" and try simply try to get in and learn a bit. All that happened is I was brushed aside almost feeling unworthy to share. All I have learned is I want to run from this and want no part! I am saddened and horrified at reading threads and participating in threads. What does God want of us? He wants us to come together!!! I see this 2016 presidential campaign doing nothing but tearing people a part! Guess who loves this??? satan!!! And no I will not capitalize his name and give him power!!! Will you? We are feeding satan when we do this! Stop the madness and simply love your neighbor tomorrow! When your discussing politics remember Gods golden RULE of what LOVE SHARES!!!! This verse (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8) alone could change the world!!
The Challenge;
This new age campaign is making non believers In Fear of giving their life because when you give your life man continues to focus on the past! All your past mistakes come up but guess what who cares what man says or thinks!!! Through Christ you will be forgiven and your past or what others think can't hurt you any longer!!! Trust Christ opinion of you NOT mans opinion over you!

396 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Obedience*
"We must obey God rather than men." Acts 5:29

Sometimes in life God calls you to do things that you really don't want to do. This is a part of obedience to our God.
Example from the bible:
God spoke to Esther and told her with the king there would be a time to be quiet and then a time to speak up. When the time came to speak up Esther was scared because speaking to the king without being called upon was a very dangerous thing to do in that time. She could lose her life for being disobedient to the king. The lord gave her Perseverance and she saved her Jewish people.
Paul continuously was ridiculed for his faith. God needed him to share his testimony which meant he would be pelted with rocks and imprisoned. Paul was faithful and the words of Christ spread through the towns.
Our lord Jesus probably at one point thought lord is there any other way to save our people other then being tortured. God of course said there was no other way, Jesus was bloodied before man but then because of his obedience was raised from the dead and made the king of all who enter the gates of heaven.
The Challenge:
God will ask you to do things that bring you glory but there will be times your asked to do things you don't want to do. In the moment those things seem odd or uncomfortable but in time God will reveal his purpose. Make your faith stronger than your pride!

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*A Vulnerable Heart*

"The one who rejects you rejects me and the one who rejects me rejects he who sent me." Luke 10:16

I want to return back to the verse Luke 10:16.  This verse had a profound influence upon my heart a few days ago and I would like to share why. I was at the gym and along with noticing the old man in camouflage I also noticed a woman circling the track. She was pushing her baby in a stroller and looking at her phone. She seemed annoyed. Then about 20 minutes later I was walking to get my baby out of the childcare and she was heading out pushing her baby in stroller and holding a now upset little two year old. She was angry and almost ran my foot over. 

Minutes later I was outside sitting on the bench and there she was again very frazzled, very upset and trying to push the baby while holding the crying 2 year olds hand. 

I have been here and in fact felt like her yesterday. I know when I'm in that mindset I think everyone around me doesn't like me. I wanted to show her I cared so I said,"Have a nice day." Then I felt it wasn't enough so I said, "Can I help you?" She ignored me and I have a feeling she thought I was poking at her, which in this society most would!  I Prayed that maybe later she would realize loving support was right there, sitting on the bench, if she just opened her eyes and made her heart more vulnerable. 

The Challenge:

In trying to imitate Christ and share his love others may reject you. They may not see. Jesus knows this sorrow all too much but we must keep trying! Keep sharing Christ love even if it feels awkward, uncomfortable or even unpopular!