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Life becomes prayer and worship when we look for God in all we encounter.

- James Dillet Freeman

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[TheRealThing]

The local Church is the source of the Christian's strength, his bastion of safety and the enhancer of his understanding apart from his own efforts to "study to show thyself approved."

And it may be getting ready to become much more in Kentucky. It seems that there may be liberal machinations afoot in the state legislature to legally force Churches across the state, to accept folks into their midst that do not conform to the dictates of doctrine, on pain of loosing their tax exempt status.

Gay rights extremists have no intention of giving our state a pass on same sex marriage. As they intend to overturn the will of the people in Kentucky using the favored liberal tactic of out legislating us. They will be bringing the fight to advance homosexuality inside the Church sanctuaries as soon as they can pass legislative muster.

As I have said many times, the liberal is a formidable foe. And, though God's people may never be converted to the liberal view, they can be outwardly legislated into submission by government regulation. Elections have consequences.

[Spirit100]

The local Church is the source of the Christian's strength, his bastion of safety and the enhancer of his understanding apart from his own efforts to "study to show thyself approved."

And it may be getting ready to become much more in Kentucky. It seems that there may be liberal machinations afoot in the state legislature to legally force Churches across the state, to accept folks into their midst that do not conform to the dictates of doctrine, on pain of loosing their tax exempt status.

Gay rights extremists have no intention of giving our state a pass on same sex marriage. As they intend to overturn the will of the people in Kentucky using the favored liberal tactic of out legislating us. They will be bringing the fight to advance homosexuality inside the Church sanctuaries as soon as they can pass legislative muster.

As I have said many times, the liberal is a formidable foe. And, though God's people may never be converted to the liberal view, they can be outwardly legislated into submission by government regulation. Elections have consequences.

Take this angle rt back to the political thread. It's about Gods will, not yours. In Jesus name I will your heart to find peace, understanding, and teach the current politic the democratic principles of the majority. Not the socialist values coming to the forefront!

In other words you brilliant typer you. Knock it off and start team building!!! Praying for you to enjoy this as a Kingdom Building thread. Not you imposing politics on it!

[WideRight05]

I don't see this whole gay issue as a political issue - it's something that needs to be addressed by the Churches or we're going to become like Canada and some of the other societys where preaching out against sin is a "hate crime." Liberalism is more of a religion than a political view.

[Spirit100]

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22

As I pack my Smith & Wesson, am watching John Wayne movies, sharpening broad heads for next years bow season. Here's to "kingdom building!"

[Spirit100]

I make room for God’s grace.

Some days I may feel stuck in negativity. I may wallow in complaint or find my mind fixed on a certain story, belief, or plan that has me feeling troubled. In such instances, my mind has no room for divine ideas, nor is it receptive to the wisdom and inspiration of Spirit.

As I gently dismiss limiting thoughts and claim the truth of Spirit’s bountiful good, I make room for God’s grace in my life.
I recognize that abundance, vitality, and well-being are already present within me. I let go of any preconceptions of what my good should look like and embrace the fullness of God’s good as it is expressing right now. An abundant, grace-filled life is already mine.You have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self.—Colossians 3:9-10

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[Spirit100]

I deny out of consciousness old error thoughts, as if I were gently sweeping away cobwebs, and I affirm positively and fearlessly that I am a child of God.

-Charles Fillmore, Keep A True Lent

[Spirit100]

22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

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[Spirit100]

Christ within me is my life. Every part of my body temple is filled with the vigor and strength of Christ.

- Charles Fillmore, Keep a True Lent

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[Spirit100]

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

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[Spirit100]

New International Version (NIV)

10 So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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[Spirit100]

No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be married.

[Spirit100]

"Lord, your cross is not simply ugly, it's beautiful! Not with the pseudo-prettiness of stained glass and neon, but beautiful, with the vibrancy of life as seen through the reflected light of the empty tomb!

Your crucifixion was not a disaster. It was a divine provision. You were not a helpless captive, but a willing sacrifice. You became obedient to death, to the death of the cross. You refused to be taunted into coming down because dying was the only way to destroy death; because coming back from the dead was the ultimate triumph.

Your cross is paradoxical: both an end and a beginning, both a tragedy and a triumph, both death and life.

Thank you, Lord, for using the ugly cross to forever disarm death. Thank you for coming out of the tomb and bringing all of us new and endless life. Amen."

- Pastor Terry Crigger

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[Spirit100]

Psalm 139

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,”
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts,[a] God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand—
when I awake, I am still with you.
19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked!
Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
20 They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord,
and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
22 I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.

Make it blessed Sunday BGR!

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[Spirit100]

The Holy Spirit's Voice is as loud as your willingness to listen.

- A Course in Miracles

[Spirit100]

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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[Spirit100]

Freedom in Christ

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

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[Spirit100]

MY BLESSINGS MULTIPLY AS I FOCUS ON THE GOOD IN MY LIFE.

In Genesis, God called all of creation good. Good is everywhere present. We can compare the good in all to the power of electricity. Electricity existed before humans discovered it, just as my good exists before I have manifested it. Good exists whether we perceive it or not. Through awareness, imagination, and faith, we behold the potential for good and bring it forth in our lives.

Like flipping a switch to turn on the lights, I turn my attention to everything good. As I focus on my blessings, they multiply. I turn on the light of Spirit in me and see my good increase.

The greatest gifts of life are mine to claim, and I am open to receive them. As I focus on my good, it continually expands.

God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance.—2 Corinthians 9:8

[Spirit100]

Galatians 5:22-23

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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[Spirit100]

Very simple, very easy, put one foot in front of the next, and if you can't do that use words, and if you can't do that…type…

Let people know you love them. Make peace with the pain of your past. Know a loving God accepts you for who and where you are right now.

[Spirit100]

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[Spirit100]

"So faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."

- Happy Fathers Day!

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[Spirit100]

http://www.unity.org/resources/articles/...abundantly

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[skully03]

My brother, about the gay rights thing. You are right God is love and we need to tell people about the love of God. But remember we are no different than Paul. He was just as human as we are today. He was blunt and told them at Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 KJV
[9] Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, [10] Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

He was strait forward teaching against sin right in the church. We all need to be like Paul. There are some out there that don't really know what they are doing is wrong. It's up to us to help them and tell them those things. We need to be teaching and preaching against sin just like Paul instead of letting everyone run over us. The Christians are being too quiet and therefore the WORLD AND SATAN are imposing their will on us. We can show love and teach and preach against sin at the same time. God bless.

[Spirit100]

Comfort
ONE WITH SPIRIT, I AM COMFORTED.
God’s love is the soothing salve that relieves my pain. Any wounds of mind, body, or spirit are healed by the presence of God. Even if I feel grief or suffering, I know I am not alone. I need only turn my attention to the Presence within me.

Whatever happens in my life, God provides what I need—wisdom, strength, and support. I am gently eased through this situation one moment at a time. The presence of God reassures me that I am safe and secure.

God is present in every breath I breathe and every beat of my heart. No thought or experience can ever separate us. One with Spirit, I am comforted at depth.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea.—Psalm 46:1-2

[Spirit100]

[quote=Spirit100]The Holy Spirit's Voice is as loud as your willingness to listen.

-A Course in Miracles

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[Spirit100]

Life becomes prayer and worship when we look for God in all we encounter.

- James Dillet Freeman

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Have a blessed Tuesday folks!

[Spirit100]

Healing

I ACTIVATE THE HEALING POWER OF DIVINE LOVE.

Love heals. Love is an energy that harmonizes any discord I might be experiencing in myself or in the world. Love is a light that reveals the truth of my wholeness.

Divine Love, everywhere present, is the very nature and essence of my being. Turning within, I recognize and activate the life-affirming and restorative power of Divine Love within me. I deserve to experience the health and wholeness inherent in me. I attract health by adopting practices of self-care and making decisions that improve my life in all aspects.

Established in the awareness of Love’s rejuvenating power, I express the truth of my essential wholeness and well-being today and every day.

The Lord, your God, is in your midst … he will renew you in his love.—Zephaniah 3:17

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