Prayer – Lord - every day is a new day—but there are some days that are more challenging than others. I’m standing firm in my faith and courageously put my trust in You as I try to stay alert and watch out for that enemy.
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in
Meditate.
Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all
over the world ae going through the same kind of suffering you are. And
much worse. We here in the United States have life so easy. Several websites
state that homelessness in the United States is at about 0.2%. Is that an acceptable
number? Who is to say why there are homeless and if they are suffering any more
here than in some other country around the world? Are they suffering
physically, mentally, and or spiritually?
What groups of people in the world are suffering the most
spiritually, are the most oppressed, or have the highest mortality rate due
martyrdom? Generally, Americans stick
their heads in the sand or turn on their latest binge TV show and ignore problems
related to suffering. With the numerous mass shootings that have occurred during
recent years we are mortified…but there is little we can do. Can those children
and adults who were killed be considered martyrs? In a way they are, since
their lives have been cut short by some vicious, vile, evil person responsible
for that heinous crime. They weren’t asked before they were killed if they believed
in Jesus as their Savior. A martyr is someone who is killed for their religious
beliefs—but innocent blood was shed and all we can do is shake our heads and
pray for those who have lost their loved ones in these horrific crimes. Again,
mental illness could very easily be a confounding factor in these situations.
Mental illness needs to be addressed and dealt with in all levels of society
and in all age groups. I see it as the driving force in homelessness, in mass
murder crimes, and in other circumstances. Don’t be deceived. These things don’t
just happen. There is an evil force behind them…one involving a prowling lion
who wants to devour Christians and their principals. That prowling lion is
imitating another lion—the lion of Judah, Christ Jesus, our Lord. Stay alert—don’t
be deceived. Watch out for that enemy—your great enemy.
Verses of Salvation ~ All praise to God, the Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all
comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When
they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given
us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his
comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for
your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will
certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer.
We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in
the comfort God gives us. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Memory Verse of the Week ~ Do not be deceived. God
cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
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