tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67904257682395354132024-03-21T02:07:04.024-04:00Keeping It Real With Fit4Life DollFit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-21191276653407435332014-05-28T20:54:00.000-04:002014-05-28T22:08:51.495-04:00Who...What Do You Look To Or Trust For Your Future?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> How Would You Respond???? </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I truly do appreciate my job with the airlines. I love meeting an array of people
from various professions, cultures and countries. It's amazing how strangers ask some of the strangest and most personal questions. I don't respond to most, but there is one I eagerly always answer, why am I so kind to them???? You might ask why wouldn't I be kind? Well, with irate passengers screaming about </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">flight delays and cancellations because of t</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">he recent erratic weather patterns, it would seem only natural for me to retaliate to such bad behavior in a mean manner. Especially being blamed for something I have no control over. Yes, it an interesting experience seeing how people respond to the various wrenches thrown in their travel during the course of a day, including mine. But by God's grace I've matured over the years to be thankful for many delays... God's knows what is ahead of us...protecting us from unseen dangers. Yes He alone holds our future in His hands. So I've resolved not to be anxious nor complain about matters out of my control and I don’t criticize those who do murmur and can’t see
the rainbow. I can't brag or take the credit for being calm, because I have someOne living in my heart to help me push forward
in His joy. Yep, you got it! King, Lord Jesus Christ lives large in my
heart. In fact, being a servant of God
(Jesus Christ follower), people usually inquire why I appear so happy… or they
can see a glow about me. Of course, I
state it’s the Love of God, Pure Agape, Jesus living large in me… with a large smile. I always aspire to be
ready to give an on time word for the hope within me… Christ Jesus. Because It Is Only Through Christ I'm Victorious!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> In fact, recently</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> I had a
great conversation on the plane with two ladies on my flight, giving them something to think about and
chew on. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></span>This flight was no different than most, </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">except people were a little anxious about potential delays into Boston due to the stormy weather front. As stated earlier, two ladies struck up a conversation with me and wanted t</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">o know how and why I stay so
jovial, while everyone else was acting angry. Before I could utter a word,
they said they knew why and I must be xxxx astrological sign … and proceeded to ask
what was my sign? I replied none I don't participate in astrology. Then they proceeded to call out more
astrological signs. <i> </i>I just said, "No, my sign
is the Cross."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> They responded, “The
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"Yep, all that you see and anything about who I am is all wrapped up in
the Cross. I am a follower of Christ Jesus, therefore, anything negative
that I could be was nailed on that tree with Christ when He was crucified. But the Good News Is God The Son Christ Jesus is No Longer Hanging On That Cross, But is Risen And Seating At the Right Hand Of God the Father,” I smiled. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> "Oh yeah" they replied and smile . "We're Christians too!" </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> "Really?" I continued. “Well, when I became a Christian 29 years ago, I learned that something that appeared as
innocent as astrology was a practice forbidden by a Holy God. Yes, ladies I
divorced myself of astrology as soon as I discovered it was not of God. I realize it was a very big thing in the 70’s
to know your sign and apparently it still is. But being an unbeliever at the
time I had no clue. Then when I became a Christian I learned I only needed to
know and accepted Jesus and Him Crucified into my heart and allow Him to be in
charge of my future. And it has been a
wonderful and challenging future I laughed.
And I discovered my spoiled, selfish and did I state mean self was given
the ability through Christ Jesus to become all the good God has called me to be…
there is no negative... Okay there is less than before, because I am still a
work in progress. Thank God for His patience
because He is still working some quirks out of my personality. Yep, nothing but the Holy Ghost is good in
me. However, in the astrological signs
there are positive and negative”</span></span></div>
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Then they once again proclaimed to tell me they were Christians too. So you, who call yourselves Christians what
would have done if you found another Christian practicing astrology? I do realize many (who consider themselves
Christians) are doing such practices out of ignorance. Followers Christ Jesus Can Not Also Dance With The Devil. Either Choose Gods Ways And Precepts Or Choose satan and his ways. Oil and Water cannot mix. Which is why it states in the Holy Bible, the
Word of God: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“<span style="color: teal;">My</span> people are destroyed for lack
of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,
that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy
God, I will also forget thy children.”~ <span style="color: teal;">Hosea 4:6</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> So because they admitted to being Christian,
I had to do as the Holy Spirit lead me to do.
They were not on my flight by accident.
God wanted them to know, so they will be without excuse if they did not
repent and turn from such practice. Oh,
some might walk away and say it just a harmless practice, but it is not. God hates it and I love them enough to tell
them the truth, and might I suggest you do the same to a fellow believer… well
as the Spirit of Truth leads. But I do
tell believers because I want them to win the race… and to have faith in God…
Christ Jesus and not the foolish practice of this world system. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Besides,
astrology is just as much part of the occult as witchcraft, fortunetelling, magic,
sorcery (drugs and spells) and every evil thing that comes from the pit of
hell. So I shared these scriptures. God hates idolatry and witchcraft… the world
and movies glamorize it… but, it will lead all to the path of destruction. </span></span></div>
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truth, scripture to expose what God hates:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 107%;">“Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the
people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and<span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto;">polluted</span></span></span></span> the house of the
LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem”~<u><span style="color: green;">2Chron_36:14</span></u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> “These nations you are forcing out listen to <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto;">fortunetellers</span></span></span> and to
those who<span style="background-color: black;"> <span style="color: red;">practice black magic</span>.</span> But the LORD your God won't let you do anything
like that”~. <u><span style="color: green;">Deut_18:14</span></u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: green; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Mic_5:12</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> I will destroy your <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: red;">sorcerers,</span></span> and you will
have no more <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto;">fortunetellers</span>.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: green; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Zec_10:2</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> The idols speak lies. The <span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto;">fortunetellers</span> see false
visions.</span></span> They speak about false dreams. They give useless comfort. That is why
people wander around like sheep. They are troubled because there is no
shepherd. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> So I in love and in humility encourage
Christians to stop mixing the pollution of the world with their relationship
with a Holy God through Christ Jesus.
Either we trust God…Christ Jesus and follow Him or not. We canNOT walk with God and satan at the same
time. Evil practices must be removed
from a follower of Christ Jesus life so God can bless them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Again,
don’t take satan’s counterfeit bribes over God’s divine overflowing blessings…
God’s gifts adds no sorrow. Satan
deceives and uses you for a season and will always destroy you in the end. Trust God for your future, God is truly
working things out. WE DO NOT
PARTICIPATE IN ASTROLOGY. JESUS CHRIST
IS ALL THE HOPE WE NEED FOR TOMORROW. HE
IS AUTHORING AND FINISHING YOUR FAITH FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW MOMENT BY
MOMENT. HE IS NEVER LATE WITH THE ANSWER
TO YOUR PRAYERS AND CRY. TRUST HIM THE
LORD!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">NEVER
GIVE IN TO WICKED DEVICES… PRACTICES. (Never go to a witch, soothsayer, and
fortuneteller. Their father, Satan is a
liar. And don’t fear anyone who works
evil, God will destroy their works and allow them to be destroyed if they don’t
repent. No evil will come near your dwelling or you. Stop fearing people and their evil devices. Make
sure you do not do such either, for if you are doing such evil practices, then how you can be a Christ Follower
and that includes astrology. The Lord has
our days in His hands and trust Him and ask Him to teach and lead you in His
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">*<b>Don’t fear satan,</b> nor the people who
serve him working evil (and as follower of Christ should never be involved in
any evil…God will not be mocked). Remember,
those who sow evil will reap it and in a whirlwind shall they reap it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Here are two examples written about God’s
protection over those who belong to Him and walk in His will. Then the second verses will show God’s judgment
over a nation that practice witchcraft and came against the children of God,
thinking no one knew what they were doing:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt
not go with them; thou shalt <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: red;">not <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto;">curse</span> </span></span>the people: <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: lime;">for they <i>are</i>
blessed</span></span>.”~ <u><span style="color: green;">Numbers_22:12</span></u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Num 23:16</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> The LORD came to Balaam and told him,
"Go back to Balak, and give him my message." </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Num 23:17</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> He came to Balak and found him standing
beside his burnt offering with the princes of Moab. Balak asked him, "What
did the LORD say?" </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Num 23:18</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Then Balaam delivered this message:
"Stand up, Balak, and listen! Hear me, son of Zippor! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Num 23:19</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> God is not like people. He tells no lies. He
is not like humans. He doesn't change his mind. When he says something, he does
it. When he makes a promise, he keeps it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Num 23:20</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> I have received a command to bless. He has
blessed, and I can't change it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Num 23:21</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> He doesn't want any trouble for the
descendants of Jacob. He sees no misfortune for the people of Israel. The LORD
their God is with them, praised as their king. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">These are the second verses will show God’s
judgment over a nation that practice witchcraft and came against the children
of God, thinking no one knew what they were doing:</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Isa 47:10</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> "You felt sure of yourself in evil; you thought that no one could see you.
Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray, and you said to yourself, 'I am
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Isa 47:11</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Disaster will come upon you, and none of your
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Isa 47:12</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Keep all your magic spells and charms; you
have used them since you were young. Perhaps they will be of some help to you;
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: green; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Isa_47:13</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Thou art
wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the <span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto auto;">astrologers</span></span></span>, the stargazers, the monthly
prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from <i>these
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Isa 47:13</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> You are powerless in spite of the advice you
get. Let your<span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: black;"> astrologers</span></span> come forward and save you--- those people who study
the stars, who map out the zones of the heavens and tell you from month to
month what is going to happen to you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Isa 47:14</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> "They will be like bits of straw, and a
fire will burn them up! They will not even be able to save themselves--- the
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those astrologers you've consulted all your life. They all will leave you and
go their own way, and none will be left to save you."</span></span></div>
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to God through Christ Jesus and renounce the practices of the occult and
witchcraft.<i> </i>Command In the Name of Jesus that the doors of witchcraft be closed to your life. And confess that greater is the
Holy Spirit in you, that you are a new person through Christ Jesus. That you are cleansed by the Blood of Christ
Jesus… you are cleansed by the Word.
Believe that Jesus paid for all sin and that the sin of witchcraft the
occult is nailed to the cross. JESUS HAS OVERCOME ALL EVIL. Believe
you are free to walk in obedience and God’s
Holiness through Christ Jesus …by the power of the Holy Spirit which dwells in
you. If you are not a Christian, but
want to be delivered out of darkness and
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"><i> I acknowledge to You that
I have sinned against a Holy God, yes I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins
and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness.<br />
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I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on
the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my
sin.<br />
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You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess the Lord our God and
believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.<br />
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Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that
God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my
own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved.<br />
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Thank you Jesus Christ for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my
sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it
always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I
may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself.<br />
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Thank you Jesus Christ for dying for me and giving me eternal life.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"><br />
Amen.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">CONGRATULATIONS AND KNOW THE LORD AS GIVEN YOU A HELPER (THE HOLY SPIRIT)TO ENABLE YOU TO EMPOWER YOU TO WORK
OUT THE SALVATION THAT IS DEPOSITED INTO YOU TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF
FAITH. IT IS NOT IN YOUR STRENGTH THAT
YOU BE ABLE TO WALK IN VICTORY THE BATTLE AHEAD, IT IS ONLY BY THE POWER OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT WHICH NOW LIVES IN YOU. READ
THE HOLY BIBLE… SCRIPTURES. JOIN A BIBLE BELIEVING TEACHING CHURCH…TEACHING THE
WHOLE GOSPEL, DIVIDING THE WORD CORRECTLY.
YOU WILL KNOW GOD’S CHURCH BY HIS CHILDREN… JESUS CHRIST FOLLOWERS….
LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER. REMEMBER,
THERE IS NO PERFECT CHURCH… ONLY A PERFECT CHRIST JESUS. THE BODY OF CHRIST JESUS (ALL OF HIS
FOLLOWERS) ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS, EVERYONE IS STILL GROWING INTO HIS LIKENESS.
SO WHEN YOU ARRIVE BE PATIENT AND PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. AND GROW IN LOVE ONE TO TOWARDS ANOTHER. ANYWAY, I AM TOTALLY EXCITED FOR YOU. YOU WILL SEE HOW WONDERFUL AND FREE IT IS TO
FOLLOW CHRIST AND NO SORROW. JUST
REALIZE Satan IS MAD AND WILL TRY TO DECEIVE YOU AND DRAW BACK INTO
DARKNESS. BUT STAND. IT IS A BATTLE AND HE WILL TRY TO DECEIVE YOU
IN THINKING GOD IS NOT FOR YOU AND EVEN TRY TO BRING HAVOC INTO YOUR LIFE. BUT STAND AND LEARN GOD’S WORD SO YOU CAN
FIGHT USING THE SAME WORDS JESUS SPOKE AND WROTE. YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS WORLD…THIS BATTLE TO
LIVE LIFE ABUNDANTLY. IT IS NOT A ROSE
GARDEN WITHOUT THORNS, BUT HE WILL HELP YOU TO ENDURE AND REMOVE THEM…ONE BY
ONE. HE WILL TEACH YOU TO DEPEND AND
TRUST IN HIM AND NOT THE WORLDS EVIL METHODS.
AGAIN TRUST HIM. THIS IS WHY GOD THE
FATHER GAVE YOU THE HOLY SPIRIT VIA YOUR FAITH THROUGH CHRIST JESUS TO TEACH
YOU ALL THINGS THROUGH GOD’S HOLY SCRIPTURES…. HIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SO YOU CAN
APPLY IT AND LIVE LIFE VICTORIOUSLY AND WIN!!!! </span></span></div>
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Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-25087145756133846972013-12-26T20:32:00.002-05:002013-12-26T21:29:57.191-05:00Everyday Is A Reason To Celebrate Christmas...Every Good Thing In Life Is Because We Are Loved By A Good God!<span class="userContent" style="font-size: large;">Though Christmas was celebrated yesterday... I actually aspired to acknowledge Christmas everyday of my life... meaning sharing the gift of Love, Joy, Peace and Forgiveness towards God's greatest creation... mankind. I am so glad He found me and continuously desires to give me every good thing.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">Look, if God could love... change... move my once self-centered heart to accept His love. How could I not love Him back, how could I not love others once realizing how Jesus loved an undeserving me. I can not help myself in allowing His love to overflow into the lives of others, whether or not they like or love me. </span><span class="userContent">Why? Because God used a few of Christ followers to love the hell out of my once hateful heart. </span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: large;"> Believe it or not, I was once an enemy of the Cross... Christ Jesus. Yes, a God hater, rejecting every bible toting person who came my way. As Paul once stated in <strong>1 Corinthians 15:9:</strong> <em>"9)For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God."<span class="p"></span> </em></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">I hated anything to do with Christianity. I would walk the other direction if I knew you were one. In fact, this former New Ager who considered herself agnostic... borderline atheist and truly an anti-Christ spirit wanted to stone... okay not stone. But, blinded by darkness I made sure they knew I didn't believe in their hypocritical, self-righteous, and judging sort of religion, by mocking or putting them in their place. </span><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">But, those who really were Christians did not stone me or judged me. No, I was the one who hypocritically criticized and judged them. Though I did not understand their jargon and overly loving ways, they continued to be kind to me no matter how rude I was. But someone loved me enough to pray for my broken and hurt soul, eventually God opened my eyes and drew me to Himself.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="font-size: large;">So, may we all take inventory of our Love walk towards all people, being more loving and forgiving just as we are loved and forgiven by God. Again, if we consider ourselves Christians we can love others unconditionally. It is possible to love all, again Christians have the Holy Spirit's power of Love through Christ Jesus to help to Love as Christ Jesus did . So may I... you.... we, tap into the God's kind... Pure Agape Love to love all people. Christians... remember as followers of Christ Jesus, we have no excuse to hate anyone who do not know what or why they are doing what they do, especially when they aspire to mocked and persecute us. It is not flesh and blood we are dealing... you know who is behind all hatred.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="font-size: large;"> Thank you Abba, for Jesus Christ Love for the unsaved... the lost... for finding me. May we all continue to show love kindness to those who are blinded by satan. Realizing God's Truth: " they know not what they do". . Just Encouraging us all. ~Doll</span></span><br />
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<br />Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-73770326956970665622012-02-09T00:22:00.004-05:002012-08-02T14:42:13.343-04:00God Knows What He Is Doing... You Were Not Rejected... You Where Set Free!<span class="hasCaption"></span><br />
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'There she goes again... being positive...' I've been told and mocked. Well, don't get angry because I appear happy! And guess what, I am! Why... because it is a choice. So Get Over It! And Join Me. Fight for it, the next second is not promised. My happiness... and worth is not based upon what others think about me... or whether or not they love and accept me. It is based on who God says I am... and if He says not just me... that all humans are wonderful and fearsomely made... then that settles it.<br />
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Esteem... what esteem... my esteem is in the One person I look up...literally up... to... God, and in doing so it takes my eyes off of me, enabling me to see and want what He wants. And that is to esteem others... (not myself)... better than myself. In doing so... I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I step back and look the enemy in the face and say... come on "Bring It". Because, whatever you got... God will enable me to use it. It will turn out for me good and a blessing to others. My motto is don't waste the pain, take those lemons, trails, disappointments and whatever blindsided situation and ask the the Lord to equip us to squeeze as much out of a lesson (painful or joyful) we can, to use it as a testimonial tool to share and bless another s soul going through similar circumstances.<br />
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So what is the one time word shared for today's lesson(realize I minister to mostly single females, and my word today was for singles). God knows what He is doing. You were not rejected, deserted, walked on...by that man or woman by accident. In fact, they and you may have thought they rejected you, walked out of and cut you out of their life. But God was protecting you, knowing you were too blind, entangled and weak to leave them... not understanding the toxicity of the relationship. They were a negative influence and hindering you from receiving God's Best for you life! God need you to seek Him, to know Him, to love and understand His love for you, so you'll not accept anything less. Yes, settling in your heart to read, chew on, grasp and apply the wisdom of His word (get an easy to read translation of the Bible (God's Word is a good one or Amplified Bible). This will help you be restored, therefore, renewing your mind, you will learn how to love and be love, and never to settle for crumbs again.<br />
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Bottom line: Get Over Him... Her... Rejoice... Because there is a shaking going on, and God is separating the Goats from His Sheep. Sheep stop being clueless, let go, stop looking back (God can't release your mate, when your heart is all wrapped up, entangled with a goat from your past)and prepare yourselves for God's Best (and God would not give them someone strung out on another... the best doesn't need the competition)! Just Food For Thought! </span></i></div>
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</div>Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-47889393145221021122012-01-30T23:31:00.008-05:002012-01-30T23:46:32.873-05:00SO WE THINK WE'RE ALL GROWN UP. BUT, WHAT DOES YOUR MIRROR BEHOLD? CAN WE HANDLE THE TRUTH ABOUT... NOT OTHERS...BUT OURSELVES??<blockquote style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>"The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up."</b></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>~John C. Maxwell</b></span></blockquote><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wow, that is truly a liberating statement! <b>BUT, ARE YOU READY...CAN WE HANDLE THE TRUTH ABOUT OURSELVES?</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For me as a believer in Christ Jesus, I depend of the Holy Spirit to reveal the root cause of my issues... the truth about me (including my upbringing and the temperaments of family members). Such truth and exposure makes me free to decide to change by God's grace and not continue with negative habits or attitudes, not even the ones considered generational behaviors or family traits.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, there comes a time when we are no longer children. As adults we can no longer put the blame on the way we were raised or being a victim. We don't have to be crippled by circumstances or behaviors of others, even our own. We can be and need to be proactive in maturing and growing up. By God's grace, we have help to be overcomers and practice self-control over our thought patterns, therefore, rejecting negative destructive thoughts (which inevitably could lead to negative behavior) and confess good over our lives and others.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJ6J0rrBmJJxr-5mNyb3trDEsyYHyYmWoj7qyTv-XcCeJeSH-wWMsNQNMCWZnlAaKEb97jZFsqYC-h9eED1Rk8wnEAaYWWBitoyUVZEF_AzdnOQ1yrlksYwWXml5YI_8yrVDj9QJF2E8/s1600/MIRRORMIRROR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJ6J0rrBmJJxr-5mNyb3trDEsyYHyYmWoj7qyTv-XcCeJeSH-wWMsNQNMCWZnlAaKEb97jZFsqYC-h9eED1Rk8wnEAaYWWBitoyUVZEF_AzdnOQ1yrlksYwWXml5YI_8yrVDj9QJF2E8/s1600/MIRRORMIRROR.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Suddenly, looking into the mirror can be a beautiful experience. Yes, it is truly a beautiful thing... to be free to CHANGE, you're never alone God is willing to help if just ask. It is a beautiful thing to not to remain the same, but evolve... transform into the best person God has designed us to be, meaning, a blessing to others and ourselves.</span></div><blockquote style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new". </b></i><b>~2 Corinthians 5:17 </b></span></blockquote><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <b>Have A Fit and Fabulous Day!</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">~Doll</span></div>Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-83861369927491666902011-11-23T15:37:00.000-05:002011-11-23T15:37:35.031-05:00Reflection...This was one of my favorite days of 2011. Such insight or moments of reflections causes me to be ashamed... that I'm not Thankful enough!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/LcKUYNNotLs?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCXxFwfRfi81AbGd720zsqicL5eAEnP6EfFlbBCD3Q2AaJh5hCPEscllabuE0-YIWnheCcvtavsBUs4pVQN_AUeUg3yWbbtcX4vwNXRDwzF7haWH51XzrJNPfkTpUrYWR1KX2EQz56oo/s1600/abba%2527s+hand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCXxFwfRfi81AbGd720zsqicL5eAEnP6EfFlbBCD3Q2AaJh5hCPEscllabuE0-YIWnheCcvtavsBUs4pVQN_AUeUg3yWbbtcX4vwNXRDwzF7haWH51XzrJNPfkTpUrYWR1KX2EQz56oo/s1600/abba%2527s+hand.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">Life on earth is but a vapor, but life with God is eternally everlasting. Ah,h,h. I praise the Lord for Kodak moments of His Grace...His Love. And I saw a glimpse of His love and peace one day last year. It was on a long flight from the west coast to the east coast, allowing me the privilege to speak of God's Truth, His Love... to a tender soul (who I... would discovered dying from Aids). I had boldly asked God to please give me an divine appointment with this soul. I only wanted to let them know of a place my Lord Jesus had prepared for all of us who desire to receive , A home without the pain of sickness, rejection, hate or prejudice. A home of God's love, forgiveness, restoration and redemption. Suddenly, the opportunity opened. <br />
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The dear soul allowed me to pray for them and stated they knew Jesus the Christ. My heart jump with joy. It was revealed that though they had quite an exciting life of pleasure and fun, time had fast forwarded for them to leave earlier than they had hoped... it was coming to an end. They said they had no fear for they knew Jesus and His Father (God) is waiting for him. Suddenly, I heard a song in my heart I had shared with a person I ministered to, to let them know. Daddy's (God the Father) is wide opened with love always ready to receive you. He never leave us...we leave Him. He is always ready to take our hand and lead us to safety...if we will come. In fact, there is nothing that can keep His love from us. He even provided Jesus the Christ to atone for the sins I... we all have committed...God Loves the tender soul on the plane, no matter what they done. God loves you, me...all. It is wonderful to know A Holy God arms is wide opened for us...even when we didn't want Him. Always calling us to come home to Daddy.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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The Blessing for me in this sweet encounter is that I was able to say... 'I don't know who will go home first, but I know I will see you again. Because He has prepared a home for the whole family of God...and we are family." </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Ah-h-h, that encounter did wonders for my soul and I'm so glad to know God. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving With Love Ones, Family and Friends :-)! Don't Forget To Count Our Blessings...Even In The Storms. Blessings My Friends! ~Doll</span><br />
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20) He sent his message and healed them. He rescued them from the grave. 21) Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants. 22) Let them bring songs of thanksgiving as their sacrifice. Let them tell in joyful songs what he has done. <br />
</span></div>Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-24900979482248130082011-11-10T10:01:00.003-05:002011-11-10T10:15:09.692-05:00God Bottles Our Tears<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">"A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven"~Charles R. Swindoll </span></span></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oPBky0D6pq67s4gcYpQrkwrN3xAAWsUumlLKPFNr4GwBog5845ys5kmiUKZgDw2TbhIcZRxzUvewHfuQThR66cWzygX6e_4mK79XOniGAdW6iSUf9SaPZ5WVsuAQjpSoo60mCF8Dh_8/s1600/rain.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oPBky0D6pq67s4gcYpQrkwrN3xAAWsUumlLKPFNr4GwBog5845ys5kmiUKZgDw2TbhIcZRxzUvewHfuQThR66cWzygX6e_4mK79XOniGAdW6iSUf9SaPZ5WVsuAQjpSoo60mCF8Dh_8/s1600/rain.jpeg" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></i></span><i></i></span><i><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-small;">Psalms 56:8 (You have kept a record of my wanderings. Put my tears in your bottle. They are already in your book.)</span></span></i></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">What a wonderful morn, there is a low ceiling of clouds hovering over the area where we live...and though the fog is moving out, it is very apparent it is about to rain. It says in the bible how God bottles our tears... I love thinking of rain as the releasing of our tears unto the earth. Yes, I truly appreciate the rain,</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> I use to think about all the tears through out the earth...individuals looking up to the heavens...yet, many not knowing why? Nevertheless...still looking up for relief. Then there are some who understands God cares and is monitoring the situation and that He alone has the answers for their circumstances. But, again, there are those who wonder does anyone really care...that there is no hope and they are so alone. But the truth is God does Care...He is a God of Compassion and I do believe He cries for us as well...that so many people fail to realize He is real...that He does exist...but a gentleman and will not go where He is not wanted, unless there is someone will to stand in the breach...waiting to be asked into their circumstances...their hearts... their lives. Do give you cares to the Lord, invite Him into every area of your life the painful places, uncertain areas, joyful moments...just give Him your all. Call out the Name of Jesus and be save and go to God the Father in Jesus Name and let your request be told to Him! Amen! Do have an awesome weekend! Blessings~Doll.</span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> For it is written: John 11:35 JESUS WEPT. Even better it is written about the heart of God towards a people of unbelief in the book of Luke 19:41 " And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it", </span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Luk 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Luk 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Luk 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Luk 19:41 And when he (JESUS)was come near, he beheld the city, and WEPT OVER IT, </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Luk 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.</span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> +++++++++++++++++++ </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> John 11:32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:35 JESUS WEPT. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Joh 11:44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.</span></span></span></h6>Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-77591698093035279502011-10-28T14:50:00.001-04:002011-10-28T15:07:22.385-04:00Life Is But A Vapor...Don't Allow Your God Given Purposes To Be Buried, Without Sowing It Where God Has Called You To Sow It.<div>Just hanging out in the book of James today... you know one of the books in the New Testament of God's love letter to us. In fact, in James 4:13-15 it is written:</div><div>James 4:13) "Now listen to me, you that say, "Today or tomorrow we will travel to a certain city, where we will stay a year and go into business and make a lot of money.14) You don't even know what your life tomorrow will be! You are like vapor...a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears. 15) What you should say is this: "If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that." <br />
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</div><div>It was only several years ago those verses comforted my heart. Yes, it seemed just like yesterday when my heart sank at the news of a co-worker I truly enjoyed working beside, passed away. While on travel for business in another city and state, far away from family and love ones, she apparently collapsed while running several miles. She was discovered lying unconscious on the ground. It had recently become her goal to get back in shape to run a marathon, as she once did in younger years ( she was an avid runner). <br />
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Yes, her death has left a hole in most of her workers day, including mine. And though I know the promise for those of us who believe in eternal life and present with the Lord through our belief in Christ Jesus as The Only Begotten... her absence in the body caused me to grieve. Selfishly, I wanted to see her here and not just for her daughter and immediate family either. Why? Because I wanted her to experience a rich and fulfilling life as a helpmate and wife (these were aspirations she shared with me while working together on a trip to L.A. In fact it would be several months earlier before her departure). Yet, who do I think I am? Only God has the right to author and finish her faith... her life. In humility I repented, and accepted that God's will be done. Of course, in the death of individuals I've admired and seen the joy they've given to so many people, my finite mind tries to comprehend the question...Why God...why now? Of course, He is never obligated to answer me. Yet all the while I hope He'll enlighten my mind as to why. <br />
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I was privileged to have traveled for work to Los Angeles, CA, with her several months ago. We shared various ideas and dreams placed in our heart. She basically was focusing on the dreams she had for her little girl (a child she was blessed to adopt as a single parent, believe 8 years ago). She spoke of the challenges she had raising her as a single mother and how she never regretted her decision do so. The beautiful stories she shared with me about the child and her were so inspiring, that I look forward to doing the same in God's appointed time. And I, in my usual 'Hello Dolly' mode (she was a matchmaker), asked her to begin to petition to God for a spouse to share parenthood with. <br />
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Suddenly, I am reminded life is just a vapor. It is written in James 4:14: ' You don't even know what your life tomorrow will be! You are like vapor...a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears'.<br />
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We must purpose to make most of our moments and follow through on our God given purposes. Therefore, if the importation of our purpose,desire or idea originated with God, shouldn't we seek Him for wisdom and instructions to bringing the vision to pass?<br />
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When I think of my co-worker, and the richness of her life... a richness not expressed in monetary gain, but in saving a life... a soul. Yes, she is richer in saving this child... her child from being aborted from the hands of someone who thought her existence an inconvenience. Yes, she sowed her love, time, finances and life into a child whose biological mother stated: ' she could not afford to have another child, when she could not really afford the ones she already have'. Yes, maybe this one act alone was the divine reason for her existence... her God given purpose: ' to be available and ready to snatch her adopted daughter from the fate of being aborted. May the seeds of love in this child's life never return empty, but ignite her to seek God's divine purpose for her life as she remember the wonderful mother the Lord blessed her with.</div><div><br />
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On that note, may we also discover our God given purposes and allow God to help us bring them to pass, after all, tomorrow is not promised and it arrives sooner than we realize. May the purposes written on the tablets of our hearts never be buried with us. May we finish strong, sowing good seeds into the lives of the next generation.<br />
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Blessings my friends, it is my prayer (beginning with me)...we all recognize our purposes and JUST DO IT! LIKE A NIKE MOMENT.<br />
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Lovingly In Christ Jesus,<br />
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Have a Fit and Fabulous Life</div>Fit4LifeCoach Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09697316764633775194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790425768239535413.post-17500182887993906672011-09-26T14:03:00.006-04:002011-10-28T15:20:10.614-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="uiHeaderTitle"><span style="font-size: large;">You Are Wonderful And Marvelously Made...Encourage And Teach Your Children To Appreciate,Celebrate And Take Care Of Their Bodies</span></h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtXuxcSu38kG50amOuuXQ9BJNaPtDZDI_4ZutWm11YpEVq3DoklIcESmnTCZ82u6sGa5rfbTTibr1dzhhuPhsv9HWq113GsbygU1I5WyLt5unohX6S8ABXSVCOWvE9RT3i7BBzsBhvUs/s1600/beauty+in+mirror+reflection+of+self.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtXuxcSu38kG50amOuuXQ9BJNaPtDZDI_4ZutWm11YpEVq3DoklIcESmnTCZ82u6sGa5rfbTTibr1dzhhuPhsv9HWq113GsbygU1I5WyLt5unohX6S8ABXSVCOWvE9RT3i7BBzsBhvUs/s200/beauty+in+mirror+reflection+of+self.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Parents please, please, and please, don't allow another entity(television, magazines, video games, the school system or peers,etc...) dictated how your children perceive themselves. Make it your mission to be the one and make sure you equip yourself to do it correctly. Therefore, teach your kids to love what God has created, and that they are unique and not to look or be like very one else. Tell them that: ' You Are Wonderful And Marvelously Made. Encourage and teach your children (and it is never to late to teach yourself), to appreciate, celebrate and take care of the bodies God has given them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If only my mother knew what parents are learning now. I said this because unbeknown to herself, she did a lot of damage when it came to how her children saw themselves when they looked into the mirror. It wasn't until I began to clean my mind with how God viewed me... (all of us), that I was able to accept who I was designed to look like and be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't get me wrong. My mother was an awesome mother. She was a housewife who made her whole life perfecting her children to be <b>"SOMEBODY"</b>. She invested a lot of her time with our studies so we would do well on our SAT, in hopes we would look good on paper to receive scholarships for school (and two us received them, my brother and I). But remember, your goals may not be your children goals and sometimes your agenda will backfire. Realize we all should be on God's agenda of becoming who He called us to be, and not on someone's agenda. Instead, it would be wiser to help everyone discover their God given potential and help them push forward in that particular area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And by God's grace and mercy I am not angry with my mother, but love her more today. She knew not what she was doing. In fact, she was just as critical and obsessed with her appearance as she was with ours. As an adult I am now empowered to understand clearly her reasoning and freed to not own it. I understand we were her little trophies and represented her. We had to be a cut above what she considered perfection. She meant no harm, for my mother loves her children greatly. However, her constant comments about whatever physical attribute she thought substandard, affected us...it affected how I saw myself when I looked in the mirror.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As woman I suffered from a eating disorder, bulimia. I hated my athletic built and wanted to have a willowy... twiggy frame like the girls my mother admired in the magazine or on the movie screen. So I went off into adulthood, thinking I am totally unattractive, though people would ask me to model. And no matter how many times people would speak about my attractiveness, I just could not see what they were talking about. Why? Because my mother's voice within my heart was louder than the compliments of strangers. By God's grace I no longer suffer from an eating disorder, nor do I think about whether or not I'm attractive. Now I focus on obtaining and maintaining a beautiful spirit...heart and staying physically youthful, fit and healthy to be able to fulfill my God-given purpose. How about you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So be empowered with the wisdom to say and make the right choices for yourself and children to live not just a longer life span, but a healthier one. Your kids look up to you and emulate your own habits. That means that whatever lifestyle you live, whether you smoke, eat healthy, watch too much TV or even complain about your appearance, your kids will likely grow up doing the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7UD3Fh_NT4a1lGKlioi7EkgsC4B5ArpJVnHW6XnFt1uzrUhOkMQ3Ouh_G7ZDdro6Yw2RX1Nn333qb2tAW6yQJkl8yEtFFacMycs9fzIIOBfP0aXzu6mqHMabW66aPP_88m8b3ND3wu8/s1600/bulimia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7UD3Fh_NT4a1lGKlioi7EkgsC4B5ArpJVnHW6XnFt1uzrUhOkMQ3Ouh_G7ZDdro6Yw2RX1Nn333qb2tAW6yQJkl8yEtFFacMycs9fzIIOBfP0aXzu6mqHMabW66aPP_88m8b3ND3wu8/s200/bulimia.jpg" width="189" /></a>Body image is how a person sees herself in the mirror, or the image of herself in her own head. It deals with what she believes, remembers, assumes and feels about her appearance and body. Adults and children can have either positive or negative body images. A negative image is distorted, causing a child to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or self-conscious about how they look. These feelings can lead to more serious problems, such as depression, anxiety, isolation or even eating disorders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I will share with you some very sound information I read from a Spark Article to help your children enhance their own body image by starting with your own. Your children will see how you view your own body in a positive light and learn to do the same. Here are some ideas to get you started:</span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Stop picking yourself apart. Look at your body as a whole and appreciate all the positive attributes you have instead of focusing on the negative parts that you're unhappy with.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Consider the marvelous functions of your body. There are millions of microscopic functions that go on in our bodies every day, and you don't even have to think about them. They just happen! How much time are you spending each day worrying about your weight, your body shape, the size of your rear? Maybe you're supposed to be the first female president, but you'll never know because you're too busy obsessing about your abs!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Get real. Did you know that most of the images you see on television, movies and magazines aren't even real? A model for a magazine cover goes through hours of professional hair and make-up, top photographers, and professional lighting, and that's all before the chosen photo goes to a company where they remove stray hairs, wrinkles, blemishes and "extra" curves. Find real role models who emulate the qualities you desire.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Change your inner dialogue. Don't speak to yourself in a negative way if you wouldn't speak to your friends, mother, or children that way. Choose to believe that you are worth taking care of and that you have the right to be respected and treated with dignity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Take care of your body. Diets, pills, quick-fixes, binging, not exercising, over-exercising--all these things disrespect one of the greatest gifts you have been given--your body! You only get one per lifetime, so give it the respect it deserves. You will not only feel better, but you'll be a more positive role model for your kids.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do have a Fit and Fabulous Day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Love ya'll,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">-Doll</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Remember it is written:</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>13) For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><i>14) I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><i>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, </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><i>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. </i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><i>17) How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!</i></b></span><br />
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