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Yes, when atheists, nonchristians and perverts etc wake up each morning they should thank God for giving them yet another day to save themselves by accepting Jesus..
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Sharing with Me. - November 15
Not by life's difficulties and trials are you trained and taught as much as by the times of withdrawal to be alone with Me.
Difficulties and trials alone are not remedial, are not of spiritual value.
That value is only gained by contact with Me. Joy shared with Me, or sorrow and difficulty shared with Me, both can prove of great spiritual value, but that is gained by the sharing with Me. Share all with Me.
Remember in true friendship sharing is mutual, so as you share with Me, do I in ever-increasing measure share with you - My Love; My Grace; My Joy; My Secrets; My Power. My Manifold Blessings.
Not by life's difficulties and trials are you trained and taught as much as by the times of withdrawal to be alone with Me.
Difficulties and trials alone are not remedial, are not of spiritual value.
That value is only gained by contact with Me. Joy shared with Me, or sorrow and difficulty shared with Me, both can prove of great spiritual value, but that is gained by the sharing with Me. Share all with Me.
Remember in true friendship sharing is mutual, so as you share with Me, do I in ever-increasing measure share with you - My Love; My Grace; My Joy; My Secrets; My Power. My Manifold Blessings.
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All are Worthy. - November 16
Treat all as those about whom I care.
You would visit the poor, the sick or those in prison, knowing full well I would see it as done unto Me.
I want you now to go still further along The Way of My Kingdom. You contact many who are not poor, not sick, not in prison.
They may be opposed to you. They may disregard much that you consider of value, they may not seem to need your help. Can you treat these, too, as you would wish to treat Me? They may be in need greater than the others you long to aid.
To you their aims may seem unworthy, their ‘Self’-seeking may antagonize you. When I said "Judge not," was I not including them too?
Can you limit My words to suit your own inclinations?
This is not an easy task I set you, but your way is The Way of Obedience. I did not suggest to My followers one they could take or not as they willed. My "Judge not" was imperative, and a new commandment I gave unto them that they should love.
For those who do not yet name Me Lord, Love is the only magnet that will draw them to Me.
Be true; be strong; be loving.
Treat all as those about whom I care.
You would visit the poor, the sick or those in prison, knowing full well I would see it as done unto Me.
I want you now to go still further along The Way of My Kingdom. You contact many who are not poor, not sick, not in prison.
They may be opposed to you. They may disregard much that you consider of value, they may not seem to need your help. Can you treat these, too, as you would wish to treat Me? They may be in need greater than the others you long to aid.
To you their aims may seem unworthy, their ‘Self’-seeking may antagonize you. When I said "Judge not," was I not including them too?
Can you limit My words to suit your own inclinations?
This is not an easy task I set you, but your way is The Way of Obedience. I did not suggest to My followers one they could take or not as they willed. My "Judge not" was imperative, and a new commandment I gave unto them that they should love.
For those who do not yet name Me Lord, Love is the only magnet that will draw them to Me.
Be true; be strong; be loving.
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Union with God. - November 17
True religion is that which binds the soul to God, and supplicatory prayer binds the soul less than any other form of approach.
It is necessary, how necessary, but how often it can fail to bind truly. Meditation and Communion are of infinitely more value.
Meditation is man's line thrown out. It links the soul to God. Communion is God's line thrown out. It draws and unites the soul to Him.
True religion is that which binds the soul to God, and supplicatory prayer binds the soul less than any other form of approach.
It is necessary, how necessary, but how often it can fail to bind truly. Meditation and Communion are of infinitely more value.
Meditation is man's line thrown out. It links the soul to God. Communion is God's line thrown out. It draws and unites the soul to Him.
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Joy and Courage. - November 18
Trust in Me. Do more than trust. Joy in Me. If you really trust, you cannot fail to Joy. The wonder of My Care, Protection and Provision is so transcendingly beautiful, as your trust reveals it to you, that your whole heart must sing with the Joy of it.
It is that Joy that will, and does, renew your youth. That source of your Joy and Courage.
Truly did I know what I was enjoining when I said, "Love and Laugh." But - your attitude must be right, not only with Me, but with those around you.
Trust in Me. Do more than trust. Joy in Me. If you really trust, you cannot fail to Joy. The wonder of My Care, Protection and Provision is so transcendingly beautiful, as your trust reveals it to you, that your whole heart must sing with the Joy of it.
It is that Joy that will, and does, renew your youth. That source of your Joy and Courage.
Truly did I know what I was enjoining when I said, "Love and Laugh." But - your attitude must be right, not only with Me, but with those around you.
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“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22)
Paul had that right mindset-
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want" (Philippians 4:12)
Because Christians know this material world counts for nothing..-
"We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporary but the things which are not seen are eternal" (2 Cor 4:18)
Paul had that right mindset-
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want" (Philippians 4:12)
Because Christians know this material world counts for nothing..
-"We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporary but the things which are not seen are eternal" (2 Cor 4:18)
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Check Up. - November 19
Turn out all of your ‘Self’ that would rebel against My sway. Know no other rule.
Check your actions and motives habitually. Those that are actuated by ‘Self’-esteem or ‘Self’-pity - condemn.
Discipline yourself ruthlessly rather than let ‘Self’ gain any ascendancy. Your aim is to oust it, and to serve and follow Me only.
Turn out all of your ‘Self’ that would rebel against My sway. Know no other rule.
Check your actions and motives habitually. Those that are actuated by ‘Self’-esteem or ‘Self’-pity - condemn.
Discipline yourself ruthlessly rather than let ‘Self’ gain any ascendancy. Your aim is to oust it, and to serve and follow Me only.
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Watchful Expectancy. - November 20
Wait before Me, in humble, silent anticipation. Wait in entire and childlike obedience. Wait as a servant anticipating his master's orders and wants.
Wait as a lover eager to note the first suggestion of a need, and to hasten to supply it. Wait for My orders and commands. Wait for My Guidance, My Supply.
Well, indeed, in such a life may you be of good cheer. Can a life be dull and dreary when always there is that watchful expectancy, always that anticipation of glad surprise, always wonder of fulfillment, Joy of supply?
Wait before Me, in humble, silent anticipation. Wait in entire and childlike obedience. Wait as a servant anticipating his master's orders and wants.
Wait as a lover eager to note the first suggestion of a need, and to hasten to supply it. Wait for My orders and commands. Wait for My Guidance, My Supply.
Well, indeed, in such a life may you be of good cheer. Can a life be dull and dreary when always there is that watchful expectancy, always that anticipation of glad surprise, always wonder of fulfillment, Joy of supply?
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Be Glad in the Lord. - November 21
Wait before Me with a song of praise in your hearts. Sing unto Me a "New Song". There will always be something in each day for which to thank Me.
Acknowledge every little happening as a revelation of My Love and thought for you. Praise has the power to wash away the bitterness of life. Be glad in the Lord.
Rejoice evermore. Great is the heart's "Thank You." As you learn to thank Me more and more you will more and more see Me in the little happenings, and increasingly see much about which to rejoice. Praise and thanksgiving are the preservers of youth.
Wait before Me with a song of praise in your hearts. Sing unto Me a "New Song". There will always be something in each day for which to thank Me.
Acknowledge every little happening as a revelation of My Love and thought for you. Praise has the power to wash away the bitterness of life. Be glad in the Lord.
Rejoice evermore. Great is the heart's "Thank You." As you learn to thank Me more and more you will more and more see Me in the little happenings, and increasingly see much about which to rejoice. Praise and thanksgiving are the preservers of youth.
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The Look of the Lover. - November 22
How few wait on Me.
Many pray to Me.
They come into My Presence feverish with wants and distress, but few wait there for that calm and strength that contact with Me would give.
Look unto Me and be ye saved. But the look was not meant to be a hurried glance. It was to be the look into My face of the lover beholding the Beloved.
How few wait on Me.
Many pray to Me.
They come into My Presence feverish with wants and distress, but few wait there for that calm and strength that contact with Me would give.
Look unto Me and be ye saved. But the look was not meant to be a hurried glance. It was to be the look into My face of the lover beholding the Beloved.
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When Misunderstood. - November 23
Wait upon Me.
Wait until My strength has filled your Being, and you are no longer weak, petty, "misunderstood."
Rise above any fret as to how others may judge you. Leave Me to explain what I will of you and your actions.
Would you seek to follow a Christ Who had wasted His God-power on fruitless explanations?
So with you. Leave Me to vindicate you, and to be your Advocate, or trust My silence in this as in all else.
Wait upon Me.
Wait until My strength has filled your Being, and you are no longer weak, petty, "misunderstood."
Rise above any fret as to how others may judge you. Leave Me to explain what I will of you and your actions.
Would you seek to follow a Christ Who had wasted His God-power on fruitless explanations?
So with you. Leave Me to vindicate you, and to be your Advocate, or trust My silence in this as in all else.
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Eternal Calm. - November 24
Remember that you live in Eternity, not time. Let there be no rush to do this or that, but no sloth either.
It follows that for each task Eternity is yours, if you truly live in Eternity.
How often, and how sadly, impotent haste has hindered not hastened the work of My Kingdom.
Live more quietly, bathed in the calm of Eternity. Feel this before you leave My Presence.
No fevered haste to work My Will. You must go forth in God's Great Calm.
There was no haste in His Creative Plan. Do you not feel the Strength of Calmness that lies behind God's work in Nature? Rest and know.
Remember that you live in Eternity, not time. Let there be no rush to do this or that, but no sloth either.
It follows that for each task Eternity is yours, if you truly live in Eternity.
How often, and how sadly, impotent haste has hindered not hastened the work of My Kingdom.
Live more quietly, bathed in the calm of Eternity. Feel this before you leave My Presence.
No fevered haste to work My Will. You must go forth in God's Great Calm.
There was no haste in His Creative Plan. Do you not feel the Strength of Calmness that lies behind God's work in Nature? Rest and know.