Loving the Sinner

In pondering the thing that irks me about certain congregations
that dis-fellowship for sin in others lives.

I do wonder why if the head
of that congregation were so righteous there would be need to
dis-fellowship for sin.

1Jo 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that,
if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
1Jo 5:15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask,
we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
1Jo 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not
unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them
that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not
say that he shall pray for it.
1Jo 5:17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not
unto death.

There is a sin unto death that we are not to pray for.

It is one of claiming the Lord's holiness to be evil..But that
is not what I see people being dis-fellowshiped for.

They are treated like outcasts over little things like not
understanding the trinity, or believing in healing, or
questioning the resurrection.

Sure sin will lead to this disunion of belief..But instead of
treating this in an outcast manner shouldn't the individual
be prayed for in faith that those prayers will be answered?

They should even be able to pray protection over their elders
and ministry heads to keep the enemy at bay and out of those
areas and it be answered.

I am sure there is a congregation somewhere that actually
believes their prayers are of a saving faith as opposed
to a faith like Jonah's that only wished destruction.

Of course Jonah's wishes were over ridden for Nineva.

Why?

The Lord will never destroy the repentant and righteous.

Thank God for His judgements and mercies!

I would think that a true love of sinners and the lost would be
the only reason to enter the ministry.

PJ Party

We are having a pajama party this evening. Sis and I are going to make home made ice cream and apple pie. My aunt is excited to have a pajama party..lol.

I talked with the hospice chaplain and the Lord used it as such comfort. Most people would not even attempt to take on the responsibility of caring for the sick and aging.. so a little upheaval is normal.

Anyone can see how happy my aunt is to be here once we have settled in a bit. I was afraid she would feel I was trying to take her from her home. She worked hard all her life to attain her own home and independance.

but it is all just a vapor..

Hospice Chaplain

The hospice chaplain is suppose to visit today.

Our home is full of the Lord's unity, love, peace and provision. I suppose I could talk to the hospice chaplain about my own problems also.

Funny thing...a nice Lutheran pastor where I once visited called and asked if he could bring by sacraments. He said he understood how house bound one could get in caring for the elderly because he had cared for his grandmother through alzheimers.

The Lord does provide abundantly. Sometimes however the provisions are in a different form from what we would expect. Maybe I need to adjust my expectations.

Thank you Lord.

Scripture to Uplift

I opened my bible to recieve uplifting during my pondering and before my eyes sat..

better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fatted calf with hatred

I guess the Lord wishes me to turn vegetarian..lol

No..seriously it made a lot of sense.

Thank you Lord!

Catch 22

As I ponder my own problems within the four walls called "church", I can see it is sort of a catch 22.

I came about my condition in a very honest manner and also try to be honest about the problems the condition causes. I have never as yet however run across a pastor that treated my honest condition in any way but backhanded and secretive.

As I understand the bible I thought we were suppose to discuss our problems?

So it has been a catch 22 for me. I would love to find honest fellowship...But how can one be honest and in "fellowship" with a bunch of backstabbers and Judas kisses?

If only I could find a "pastor" I could be honest with and they understood like the Lord does how to deal with the problems post tramatic stress causes. Instead I get shunned and ostracized for things I try to be quite truthful about.

I put up with enough abuse in the world system. Why would I have to continue in abuse when the Lord tells me that there is unity and peace in His body?

I honestly don't think I do need to put up with it.

So Much For Addressing Unknown Accusers

Well... so much for addressing unknown accusers.

Even if they were here reading to accept an apology they would be too proud to speak to me. ..lol.

Isn't it funny how the Lord tells us to give the devil what he wants at times? Like if the accuser sues you at the law..give him not only your coat but the shirt off your back.

That isn't to say we are to fall into temptation. It is more an outward type giving the devil what he wants.

I kinda figure that was what Paul was getting at when He said to make every man a liar.

(KJV) God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

Because the truth is that the accuser will try and judge us. Just give him what he wants.

The Lord knows His children would never puposely break His laws.

Shield

(KJV) The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

(KJV) Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

It is so wonderful to have such a protective husband. It is even more wonderful to have such a protective God.

The protection is on all sides and no enemy can enter.

It is also necessary that I understand the danger outside that protection. I know the danger well as I was saved from the world..and from that danger.

The Lord does make His name glorious. I will praise Him forever.

Thank you Lord!

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace...

It is funny how violent situations can cause survivors to have something they call "Post Tramatic Stress".

I can say with all thanksgiving that the Lord delivered me from the violent.

I can also say that the road to recovery has been slow.
The Lord has slowly been showing me how to deal with my mental wounds.
I am sure that throughout that recovery process I have offended some people. Certain situations or even words can at times trigger strange responses from me...The Lord working with me has shown me a few.

I can't say I'm sorry for things I have never been notified of.
I do find people are put off by my brash manners and won't let me know of an offence. Actions speak louder than words...They just don't give room for understanding.

Now as if those people I may have offended where reading this I say...Speak now or forever hold your peace.

I do apologize..Please forgive me.

I often think on the scars the Lord had Thomas place his finger in...Battle scars.

I guess we all have some battle scars.

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Wonderful article on the subject-

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Raising the Dead

Well ...Kenneth Copeland this morning was strange to say the least.

While I love the authority of knowing your a child of the King..Copeland said something about coming to a faith of raising the dead.

I don't believe watching can hurt and I love being able to discuss the sermon with my aunt. She is a grown woman and I would never tell her she couldn't watch...but raising the dead is such an act as a puzzle to me.

Would the Lord even want to raise the dead through us?

I know I'm exactly where the Lord wants me..He has me watching this for a reason. He will show me as we progress.

I am sure my aunt didn't retain the message. She even forgets my name.

End time propaganda? Fulfillment of Christ's prophecies will certainly take place.

Strange...I wonder when Lazarus died the second time?...lol...

Keeping eyes on the Lord

I will forever keep my eyes on the Lord. He is my ability.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Thank you Lord!

The Lord Is Good

The Lord is so good. He never asks you to do anything He doesn't supply abundant means to be able to do. I just want to praise Him!

Praise you Lord Jesus!

Thank you Father God!

The weather here is breaking. We set out potatoes, lettuce, cabbage and onions. I love to garden.

My dog Copper has taken quite a shine to my aunt and it seems to make her happy even though she can't remember his name or if he is a he or she. I get a kick out of her calling him...come on girl ..come here.

lol..

What can Separate

But by the grace of God I am what I am" (1 Cor. 15:10)

It is so wonderful to know that nothing can separate us from Christ's love.
I know He loves me to the point of a cross and beyond.

Not because of any works done on my part...simply because He is who He is.

I am what I am by His grace.
He is who He is..The great I am!

When He saved me I wrote a little poem.

This King

This King wore neither jewells nor robes to journey far from home
This King wore sandles on His feet and suffering for His throne
This King, a carpenter by trade
Humble nobility
This King born in a bed of straw, where livestock need to be

This King died on a wooden cross
They laid Him in a grave
This King arose on the third day
and we all know...His saved

That this King came in this world a lamb, a lion now He reigns
The angles kneel and bow in awe
The seraphem do sing..
Holy Holy Holy
all the day

His pure white robes do flow
The light it issues from His face
in heavens all aglow

The lightning coming from His hands will burn out all the chaff
The gates of hell will not prevail
This King does rule the future and the past

Anything built on something else is sitting on the sand
It will not stand before this King

This King
The Great I AM

My Husband

I must have the most wonderful hubby in the world. I can always talk to him when feeling a little low and he makes things seem so much better.

The Lord is like that too. Only to an even bigger extreme. I guess the valleys are needed to make the mountains seem even more majestic.

Thank you Lord!

Mixed Emotions

I seem to have a bundle of mixed emotions right now.

While I am thankful to be able to be of help and comfort to my aunt..I also feel somewhat house bound and confined.

There have only been three days that I felt a little like crying..One of those is today.

I had all her mail forwarded and she was pretty much in debt. It saddens me to think of someone so ill and aging
fighting not only her illnes but a mound of debt.

She was always so independant and lived 3 1/2 hours away. I had no idea the battles she was facing until she finally agreed to come live with me. I had been asking her to for quite some time but she always refused until she ended up in the hospital.

The Lord only knows what else may be around the corner. The doctors aren't giving her long..a year max.

While I thank you Lord for the experience..I need your help every step. I'm counting on you Lord!