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JerrynDolli -> Food For Thought...We Must Be Lead By The Spirit and Personalities or The Media (7/13/2008 6:15:15 PM)
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Hi Everyone,
We know elections are just around the corner. I'm neither Democrat
nor any longer a Republican. Politicians are Politicians. I've
decided my alliance is with God's Truth. Meaning I consider myself as
a follower of Christ Jesus. My belief system is based upon the word
of God.
It is my hope we all will follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and
not be moved by smooth words, nor eloquence of speech. We should not
take man by face value, but by His Vote Record and Lifestyle. The
integrity of his character and protecting the innocent (orphans,
widows, unborn, the helpless,etc...).
Let us not vote because of the promises people make about turning the
economy around. We in America have fail to understand the God's
Word state that Righteousness exalts a nation, as a Christian Jesus is
My Righteousness. And if we Christian will conform to the likeness
of Christ as much as possible by The Holy Spirit's help (yes by God's Grace). Then we would have more influence and presence in this culture of intolerence against Christians. (And yes, we all sin and fall short of God's Glory... but, thank God for Provision through Christ Jesus to repent
and overcome the sins of our flesh, (and be cleansed by the Blood of
the Lamb). This is not the time to hide. But, live what we know to
be true and talk about. Stop pointing the fingers at unbelievers who
know NOT what they do. But live in such the way that they'll want what
we have Salvation, Love, Joy,Peace, Fearlessness (of people and circumstances), Hope, Grace, Forgiveness and Mercy. Meaning getting our hearts right (love and forgiveness towards all... one another (I'm speaking to myself too... Not a day goes by where I'm looking to repent and change in whatever area the Holy Spirit reveals). Also, remember do
not fear what is happening in the economy. God is our economy. God
will not forsake us, He will give us wisdom on how to get through
whatever come to this nation. In fact, if we will do what the word
of God said to Israel in 2 Chronicles 7:12-22
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2 Chronicles 7:12-22
12 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I
have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an
house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or
if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence
among my people; 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall
humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their
wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their
sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and
mine ears attend unto the prayer that is made in this place. 16 For
now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be
there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there
perpetually. 17 And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as
David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have
commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; 18
Then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have
covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a
man to be ruler in Israel. 19 But if ye turn away, and forsake my
statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall
go and serve other gods, and worship them; 20 Then will I pluck them
up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this
house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my
sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a byword among all
nations. 21 And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment
to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the
LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house? 22 And it shall
be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers,
which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on
other gods, and worshiped them, and served them: therefore hath he
brought all this evil upon them.
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Yes, if we who are called by His Name.. Will do the same. God can
turn the situation around. God told Abraham if he could find those
who are righteous... He would not destroy that city. In this land we have many who have not turn from God, and Jesus is our Righteousness. So we need to encouage one another not to play church but live our lives unto the Lord, showing Him we are faithful. I realize everyone is blaming the unbelievers for what is happening. But, I beg to differ. In fact, the things done inside some of the so called Christian Churches are just as vile as those they are pointing their fingers at, profaning the name of Jesus by their perverted lifestyles. God will not be mocked, nor will He continue to allow His Name to be Misrepresented. We as believers are responsible who we allow to lead us. Therefore, I do believe judgment begins in the house of the Lord. And some false shepherds (see I stated some not all pastors and teachers) who claim to serve Him yet, never tend to the Lord sheeps. They desire to worshiped and exalted, commanding other serve them but fail to serve others. They promote themselves (creating larger than life personalities) and boast of their abilities, so that the sheep are depended on them, instead of pointing the sheep to... to keep their eyes on Jesus the Living God, the ONLY TRUE SAVIOR. Yes, some false shepherds have deceived and lead some gulliable sheeps astray via encouraging division and partiality by Racism (so called black and white churches alike. There should be no race mentioned in the matters of God. In fact, Jews and Gentile are alike in the Body of Christ. (Race... we are of the human race... pride created this race thing... Again, we are of the Body of Christ). Yet, God will forgive such error if they repent of such erroneous teachings. So may we all pray for false shepherds and those who are mislead, that they will not refuse to repent, but come to their senses. I know I aspire to continuously examine my heart through the day, let us encourage all to examine our lives and not misrepresent Christ Jesus.
Yes, may the Lord give us wisdom in choosing a leader. And who ever
is allowed to win, may we continue to pray for the President and not
stone him, as we are commanded to pray for those in leadership. My choice will never be based upon a person having the same gender (female) nor skin tone (black) as I, the faith they claim to profess to be Christian... the Lord has given us guide lines to discern His own. My choice will not be based on the eloquence of speech nor the wonderful sounding promises for a better economy or health plan. My vote will be based upon the their past voting records of protecting the innocent and helpless (unborn children, violated children, elderly, orphans) protecting the right to practice our faith as other has been allowed to practice theirs and the right to celebrate our Christian beliefs as other religion have been given liberities to celebrate theirs. Though I haven't any children I want the freedom for parents to chose the schools for the children and be able to homeschool to teach family values and their own beliefs as other groups. My choice will be based on the person's past records of practice the family values they profess they do before the voters.
So I pray we will all vote with discernment and not by sight or what we hear. We do not look at the world through rose color glasses we have the Mind of Christ to vote by the Voice of Truth, His Word.
Why? Again, we should put our faith in God and not in the government to resolve this present state. I do believe that God has the Kings (decision makers heart in his Hands and will turn to our favor if we make Christ our Lord and not the idolatry of mere men and their abilities. Trust God not Man. Remember, Israel was not satisfied to have God leading them, they wanted a King of their choosing, and the Lord gave them what the wanted. A very self-centered disobedient was Saul, he always had an excuse or a spin on what actually happened. Much heart ache... and corruption followed his reign. One could not trust him to do what was expected of him. Praise The Lord, that He is the King of Kings, that never baits and switch. He is a King of His Word who Keeps His Promises. May we vote of a Man after Gods' own heart, that is willing to fear God and not man's opinion. Who is bold enough... fearless to do that which is right in the eyes of God.
Love you all and if I offended in word... Then ask the Lord to give you
the ability to forgive me and pray for me... that I do God's Will and
not Dolli's.
In Christ Jesus,
~Dolli
Don't Give Up!Expect Great Things To Happen For You...Give The Lord
An Opportunity To Show Himself Strong Through Your Circumstances!
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