At this time I find myself looking for answers to the questions in the last two blogs I wrote. Questions 1 & 2, where do I start? We talked about marriage, divorce, having children, but we didn't mention the most important part of everyone's life, GOD and JESUS. I failed to mention the HOLY GHOST and eternal life. We tend to do things in our life as we said before, some things we regret and and some never ever regret any thing, whether or not it's right or wrong. Some don't believe there will be a judgment day and then there are those who knows there will be a day when every eye shall see and knee shall bow. But let's get back to some answers. Again we say life is what we make of it. Some are more fortunate than others, then there will always be those who get nowhere in life. The word of GOD says it plainly that the poor will be with us always. Those who have never been in that shape will never understand it.
It really doesn't matter what side of the tracks you come from, but that's just my thoughts on the matter, because good can happen, as well as bad can happen to anyone. I myself do not ever want to be filthy rich but just have enough money to be happy in life. I have read the book and have read what the end is to those whose money is the only drive they have, and guess what? They may be rich but they're never happy because the only thing they can think of is more ways to make more money. What does the word of GOD , the bible say about it. 1 Timothy 6:9-10
9) But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
See I want all to see the scriptures for themselves it doesn't take a rocket scientist or even a biblical scholar to understand the word of GOD. It plainly says that they have fallen into temptations and snares and many foolish and hurtful lusts. It says that the love of money is the root of all evil, and I know a lot of men who would beg to differ, and say the scripture should read the lust of women should be, well sorry its not like that it says money. Money causes men and women alike to err from the faith. All it is saying is that once men get to the point of having everything they need in their lives, such as riches, they have no need to have to depend on GOD for anything. Dividing them from ever needing GOD after, until something goes drastically wrong, then there once again calling on GOD. Then there are some that don't know that the Bible says that GOD HEARS NOT THE PRAYERS OF THE WICKED. Sounds pretty tough huh? Well it is, the word plainly tells us that there is only one way to GOD, and that is through JESUS CHRIST and the Spirit of GOD that draws one to the Father
Proverbs 15:29- 31- 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
But if we look up in that same passage of scripture to verses Proverbs 15: 8-9 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Friends the reason I try and show you the scriptures is so that you may see them for yourself. I am to scared to tell you something that's not biblical, if you find me cowardly, I'm sorry. When we go to 1 Timothy 6:1-8, it tells us a lot of things to watch out for; the way men carry themselves and the words they speak. but when we get down to verses 4-8 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strife's of words, whereof come envy, strife, railings, evil surmising, 5 Perverse disputing of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
To be content in the world is to live for GOD, the scriptures tells us not to forget to remember. We came into the world with nothing, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. It is every young person's dream (or most all of the young people), to grow up, hopefully get married, have kids, get rich if possible so they don't have to go through what a lot of people had to go through growing up. Heck it's not bad to think that way, I even thought that way, it just didn't work out that way. Yes I got married, had 3 wonderful kids of my own, had a good paying job, and even served GOD, I had it all. But as it said in the past scriptures, money is the root of all evil..(the lust of). All was well in my life until money became more important. You see, I've been there, done that. But I'm not alone. I've seen it time after time, but it ain't for me to judge anyone, how can I?
I wrote all this to say to all that reads (and hope it makes some sense), it doesn't matter what we do in life, growing up is not bad, getting married isn't bad, having kids ain't bad, all is good. But I will say this, that doing all these things without GOD on your side, just makes it tougher to make it in life. No, He didn't promise me or you a silver platter, or a bed of roses, He just told us in the scriptures above: having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Am I saying GOD wants us poor? Heaven forbid, no. He just wants to be there to help us through our lives. And no, GOD is not a glory hound, but all glory goes to GOD, and belongs to Him. Some may read this and think I am crazy, and yes I am a little nuts but no, not crazy.
Life again I say is what we make of it and I know you all are probably tired of hearing or reading it. But what I told you that you can have and live in is peace. Philippians 4:4-7 [7]Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Read the scriptures, it's right there before your eyes to see. THROUGH IT ALL GOD CAN AND WILL give you a peace that passes all understanding. I have found we can do life the hard way or we can make life a bit easier and trust in a GOD whose peace passes all man's understanding. All men can do is tell you about the peace, but men can not give you that peace, only GOD through his SON JESUS CHRIST.
You see when God's in charge all things work to the good, but a lot of times we tend to let satan get to us in other ways, so, when GOD gets ready to work, satan clouds our minds so bad GOD gets set back to the side and can't work.
Friends I know it was long but I hope you enjoyed.
Thanks jesseb's
Shalom and Peace to Israel
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Questions ????? Part 2
From our last blog we said there are a lot of things we do from the cradle to the grave, and we put forth a lot of questions. But there are things far more important than school, college, marriage, children, or divorce. There are a few more important things, such as GOD, Christ, and everlasting life. There are a lot of different beliefs out there and I guess that's what makes the world go around, as the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. That is why GOD lets us choose how and which way we go. He will not force us to serve Him. Glory be to GOD the Father in the Highest.
How many of us can remember the first experience we had with GOD?
How many of us can remember the first time we attended a church service and was overwhelmed by the presence of GOD?
How many of us can remember our first communion, or our first confession?
How many of us can remember our first Lord's supper and foot washing?
Can you remember your very first Vacation Bible School?
Can you remember the first time you went to the altar, and God met you there with open arms?
We can always remember the bad things that have happened to us. But how many good things can we remember that out-way the bad? Murphy once said , What will happen will happen, there's no two ways about it. Life is what we make of it. It is like coming to a crossroad with a 4-way stop and having to wait your turn. We all come to many forks in the road in this thing we call the game of life and it is not always easy to choose the right way to take. But we should always remember that we don't ever have to make that decision on our on. I have always believed that life can throw us curve balls. See, we fight against powers in high places, and no matter how hard we try to do the right things in life the enemy will always be there to throw his monkey wrench into everything he can to keep everyone he can down and out (down trodden) . I do not want to make people think that once you become a child of God, or start serving GOD, it will be a cake walk. He never said that we would get everything on a silver platter, it just doesn't work that way. But we will cover more on this in the following blog, I hope my friends and all will understand where we are coming from. QUESTIONS.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. This is the answer to the monkey wrench and he knows how to use it well. If satan doesn't have us already he will be trying his hardest, no matter what it takes, to get us. Remember those who he has already he will use to do his handy work. Again we ask, "How many of us can look back and remember any of the questions that have been asked in this blog and remember the better times in life"? I hope we all can. And, if you can't, in our next blog following this one we will show you how you can remember the better days.
Whether it was when you first got married, your first child, the first time you met Christ as your Savior or just the joy you had that you have lost along life's journey. So if you want, check out our following blog for the answer to most of these questions.
until then thanks again jesseb's
How many of us can remember the first experience we had with GOD?
How many of us can remember the first time we attended a church service and was overwhelmed by the presence of GOD?
How many of us can remember our first communion, or our first confession?
How many of us can remember our first Lord's supper and foot washing?
Can you remember your very first Vacation Bible School?
Can you remember the first time you went to the altar, and God met you there with open arms?
We can always remember the bad things that have happened to us. But how many good things can we remember that out-way the bad? Murphy once said , What will happen will happen, there's no two ways about it. Life is what we make of it. It is like coming to a crossroad with a 4-way stop and having to wait your turn. We all come to many forks in the road in this thing we call the game of life and it is not always easy to choose the right way to take. But we should always remember that we don't ever have to make that decision on our on. I have always believed that life can throw us curve balls. See, we fight against powers in high places, and no matter how hard we try to do the right things in life the enemy will always be there to throw his monkey wrench into everything he can to keep everyone he can down and out (down trodden) . I do not want to make people think that once you become a child of God, or start serving GOD, it will be a cake walk. He never said that we would get everything on a silver platter, it just doesn't work that way. But we will cover more on this in the following blog, I hope my friends and all will understand where we are coming from. QUESTIONS.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. This is the answer to the monkey wrench and he knows how to use it well. If satan doesn't have us already he will be trying his hardest, no matter what it takes, to get us. Remember those who he has already he will use to do his handy work. Again we ask, "How many of us can look back and remember any of the questions that have been asked in this blog and remember the better times in life"? I hope we all can. And, if you can't, in our next blog following this one we will show you how you can remember the better days.
Whether it was when you first got married, your first child, the first time you met Christ as your Savior or just the joy you had that you have lost along life's journey. So if you want, check out our following blog for the answer to most of these questions.
until then thanks again jesseb's
Questions ??????
How many times have we ever just sat back and watched the world go by and it make your head spin?
How many times have we just sat back and wished we could do something productive that others would appreciate?
How many times can we look back in our lives and feel accomplished at the end of the day?
How many times do we sit back and think about if I had to do things over again we'd go back and change a few things in our past?
Can we look back and remember the first A we got on a project we did totally on our on and to feel that rush of satisfaction. Or remember back at the first time you kissed the guy/girl you'd been trying all through school to get and you finally got him/her and your heart just melted inside of you. These are a few things that we face in our everyday life, and yes only a few of them. We didn't mention graduation day from high school or the college you were accepted to, we haven't mentioned the first job you ever had. What about the first car you ever had, maybe it wasn't the one you wanted, but all together it was a ride and it was all yours. But life moves on from high school and college.
There are things that happen to young and old alike all throughout life. Life to some can be a fantasy world. There are those who meet the love of their lives and marry and live together happily ever after for the rest of their lives. That alone is one of the greatest accomplishments. But then again there are those who find love and seem to be happy until troubled waters arise then happiness becomes devastating. But, never give up there is someone for everyone out there. Can you remember that first fling? Was it love or just puppy love. There are so many scenarios out there that we go through from the cradle to the grave.
There are so many times in our lives that we have looked back and said if I could go back 20 years I'd change a lot of things in our lives, then you have them who look back just to say I wouldn't change a thing. (That is when you truly know your are content with your life.) But there are folks like me at 50 going on 51 that if I were to go back (and 20 years wouldn't help), changing anything, lol.... Again we say there are a lot of different scenarios out there we haven't touched on yet. I know a few people who become devastated not being able to have children, to some that's grounds for divorce so they can find someone who can produce.
Then you have those out there who have hearts bigger than the world that would gladly adopt a child and take them into their life and make them their own. Then there are men and women like my wife, who could not have kids of her own, but gladly and happily took on the role as a mom, and grandma to kids who were not even her own. She has 2 sons and 4 daughters and 9 grandkids and hope I didn't miss any. (plus many more that call her mom and grandma).
But we spoke of something earlier in this blog that happens in our lives from the cradle to the grave. This is a 2 part blog hoping to keep them shorter. Stay tuned to page 2 of this blog.
thanks jesseb's
How many times have we just sat back and wished we could do something productive that others would appreciate?
How many times can we look back in our lives and feel accomplished at the end of the day?
How many times do we sit back and think about if I had to do things over again we'd go back and change a few things in our past?
Can we look back and remember the first A we got on a project we did totally on our on and to feel that rush of satisfaction. Or remember back at the first time you kissed the guy/girl you'd been trying all through school to get and you finally got him/her and your heart just melted inside of you. These are a few things that we face in our everyday life, and yes only a few of them. We didn't mention graduation day from high school or the college you were accepted to, we haven't mentioned the first job you ever had. What about the first car you ever had, maybe it wasn't the one you wanted, but all together it was a ride and it was all yours. But life moves on from high school and college.
There are things that happen to young and old alike all throughout life. Life to some can be a fantasy world. There are those who meet the love of their lives and marry and live together happily ever after for the rest of their lives. That alone is one of the greatest accomplishments. But then again there are those who find love and seem to be happy until troubled waters arise then happiness becomes devastating. But, never give up there is someone for everyone out there. Can you remember that first fling? Was it love or just puppy love. There are so many scenarios out there that we go through from the cradle to the grave.
There are so many times in our lives that we have looked back and said if I could go back 20 years I'd change a lot of things in our lives, then you have them who look back just to say I wouldn't change a thing. (That is when you truly know your are content with your life.) But there are folks like me at 50 going on 51 that if I were to go back (and 20 years wouldn't help), changing anything, lol.... Again we say there are a lot of different scenarios out there we haven't touched on yet. I know a few people who become devastated not being able to have children, to some that's grounds for divorce so they can find someone who can produce.
Then you have those out there who have hearts bigger than the world that would gladly adopt a child and take them into their life and make them their own. Then there are men and women like my wife, who could not have kids of her own, but gladly and happily took on the role as a mom, and grandma to kids who were not even her own. She has 2 sons and 4 daughters and 9 grandkids and hope I didn't miss any. (plus many more that call her mom and grandma).
But we spoke of something earlier in this blog that happens in our lives from the cradle to the grave. This is a 2 part blog hoping to keep them shorter. Stay tuned to page 2 of this blog.
thanks jesseb's
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Life and marriage is not always peachy.
When we were young we couldn't wait to grow up, but growing up isn't always what it seems, with growing up comes responsibility, and no one every said it would be peachy. If they did they sure fooled the hell out of you! Again I say, it comes with responsibilities. At eighteen you are known as an adult, it will become a time when you will have to pay for your actions. Just because your parents raised you one way does not even mean you will choose that path. At twenty-one you will be allowed to drink as an adult, what you make of that, is what you choose to make of it. Like we said life is not always peachy.
After eighteen you are allowed to do a lot of different things, we have already mentioned the drinking thing. You graduate if you choose to, that is also your choice, this day and time not many kids do finish school but that is what they make of it. If you choose college, that is great, but not to sound negative, a lot of people who go to college wind up working the same minimum wage job as a people without the college degree. A college education does not promise you that life will be grand. See we are not promised things on a silver platter it's just some are lucky enough to be born into it (and it probably wasn't made honestly), you see life is not always peachy.
Then next comes another big challenge in you life, marriage, yikes scary thought. This is one decision you better be ready for. Many things can happen in this one, wow, how do we start on this one. First of all marriage cannot be one sided, first thing that needs to be done is to sit down the both of you and make a list of pro's and con's. Is it really love or infatuation? Just because one is smart and pretty or smart and handsome isn't grounds for marriage. Do you to really want to spend the rest of your days together, if you always argue now, will that be an everyday thing? The little irritants you dislike now, (but overlook), will not go away just because you get married and likely after time will become big irritants. Life is to short to be miserable all your days. Marriage is not always bliss. Will you be happy today and tomorrow wonder why in the hell you did this? Is your soon to be spouse committed more to their family than they will be to you? Marriage is not always peachy and it's hard no matter how committed you are.
The bible tells us this, EXODUS 20:12 Honor thy father and thy mother. Truly it says to honor thy father and mother, honor and respect, for they are the ones who brought you into this world. With saying that, you must ween yourself from your parents when you become one in marriage. Matthew 19: 4-6-4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. The parents take a back seat to thy spouse and if you can't do that your marriage is doomed before it starts and if you have feelings for another person, get it out before you say I do, it will save you in the end, because marriage ain't all peachy.
Young people before you do things, think about them before you leap, and especially having kids should not be rushed. Give yourselves time to get to know each other, believe it or not, being married to someone is different than just living together. Marriage is all good if you are meant for each other. Just because you live with someone for years does not mean marriage is right, especially if you fight and argue all the time. If you do, the two of you must get it under control before you say I do. Do it now, it will save a lot of sadness and heartache, and if you have any doubts don't do it. REALLY life and marriage is not always peachy.
Ephesians 5:33 - 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
These are God's instruction for marriage. Love, honor and obey, become one in thinking and actions. Love each other as Jesus loves you.
thanks again jesseb's
Shalom and Peace to Israel
After eighteen you are allowed to do a lot of different things, we have already mentioned the drinking thing. You graduate if you choose to, that is also your choice, this day and time not many kids do finish school but that is what they make of it. If you choose college, that is great, but not to sound negative, a lot of people who go to college wind up working the same minimum wage job as a people without the college degree. A college education does not promise you that life will be grand. See we are not promised things on a silver platter it's just some are lucky enough to be born into it (and it probably wasn't made honestly), you see life is not always peachy.
Then next comes another big challenge in you life, marriage, yikes scary thought. This is one decision you better be ready for. Many things can happen in this one, wow, how do we start on this one. First of all marriage cannot be one sided, first thing that needs to be done is to sit down the both of you and make a list of pro's and con's. Is it really love or infatuation? Just because one is smart and pretty or smart and handsome isn't grounds for marriage. Do you to really want to spend the rest of your days together, if you always argue now, will that be an everyday thing? The little irritants you dislike now, (but overlook), will not go away just because you get married and likely after time will become big irritants. Life is to short to be miserable all your days. Marriage is not always bliss. Will you be happy today and tomorrow wonder why in the hell you did this? Is your soon to be spouse committed more to their family than they will be to you? Marriage is not always peachy and it's hard no matter how committed you are.
The bible tells us this, EXODUS 20:12 Honor thy father and thy mother. Truly it says to honor thy father and mother, honor and respect, for they are the ones who brought you into this world. With saying that, you must ween yourself from your parents when you become one in marriage. Matthew 19: 4-6-4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. The parents take a back seat to thy spouse and if you can't do that your marriage is doomed before it starts and if you have feelings for another person, get it out before you say I do, it will save you in the end, because marriage ain't all peachy.
Young people before you do things, think about them before you leap, and especially having kids should not be rushed. Give yourselves time to get to know each other, believe it or not, being married to someone is different than just living together. Marriage is all good if you are meant for each other. Just because you live with someone for years does not mean marriage is right, especially if you fight and argue all the time. If you do, the two of you must get it under control before you say I do. Do it now, it will save a lot of sadness and heartache, and if you have any doubts don't do it. REALLY life and marriage is not always peachy.
Ephesians 5:33 - 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
These are God's instruction for marriage. Love, honor and obey, become one in thinking and actions. Love each other as Jesus loves you.
thanks again jesseb's
Shalom and Peace to Israel
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
GOD is not
I have to answer a question brought before me concerning why things happens. A lot of people can't understand why marriages end. A lot of people wonder why GOD lets these things happen, well first of all one must come to grip with reality. GOD is not to blame, it is so easy for one to blame GOD for everything which is wrong. I wrote in my last blog that GOD gave man a brain to choose right from wrong. It takes two to make a marriage work, but, we fight against another power, (spirit), the devil, and it is so easy to blame him for everything also, and every time we give him credit for anything it is just giving him more power over us and our lives.
1Corinthians's 14:33 says this, "For GOD is not the author of chaos (confusion) but of peace, in all the churches of the saints". We can look at this in two ways, A church is -One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship. It plainly says a group of Christians, meaning friends, we are the church. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 6:19-"know ye not that ye are the temple of the Holy Ghost which is not yours but GOD's". It is hard for some to believe that even though we make up the church and that we are filled with the Holy ghost, that we can fall from grace but we can. We are nothing but mere humans made from the dirt of the earth. What we do with these beings that we are, is our fault, our choice, we have a choice to serve God or not to serve Him, and live our life accordingly. If we mess up our families, our lives and/or our marriages it's our own fault.
GOD does not cause marriage to split or break up. Some things happen that can be explained, but people refuse to understand. Especially when it comes to the younger kids in the marriage. Then you try and explain and they wont believe, because there seems to be a good parent and bad parent in every marriage when they split. They can only see one side, when there are two sides to everything. In most cases who ever the kids end up living with is who they side with. There is a tendency for at least one of the parents to talk and point out the bad things about the other parent, it happens in just about all breakups, and the kids see only one side and refuse to see both sides of the matter. Again I say GOD does not cause marriages or cause families to break up. People (husbands and/or wives (humans)) cause families to split. If we were to say we were never a christian, a preacher, pastor and everything we did was a farce, would that make things right enough, to be forgiven our down falling? No it wouldn't.
Again I say, things happen for a reason, and I believe that to some point. The reason is we are given choices to choose what we do and only we are to blame for those choices. There's not much more I can say on this matter, and I probably didn't make my point, but I'm trying to say, GOD is not the blame.
jesseb's
Shalom and Peace to Israel
1Corinthians's 14:33 says this, "For GOD is not the author of chaos (confusion) but of peace, in all the churches of the saints". We can look at this in two ways, A church is -One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship. It plainly says a group of Christians, meaning friends, we are the church. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 6:19-"know ye not that ye are the temple of the Holy Ghost which is not yours but GOD's". It is hard for some to believe that even though we make up the church and that we are filled with the Holy ghost, that we can fall from grace but we can. We are nothing but mere humans made from the dirt of the earth. What we do with these beings that we are, is our fault, our choice, we have a choice to serve God or not to serve Him, and live our life accordingly. If we mess up our families, our lives and/or our marriages it's our own fault.
GOD does not cause marriage to split or break up. Some things happen that can be explained, but people refuse to understand. Especially when it comes to the younger kids in the marriage. Then you try and explain and they wont believe, because there seems to be a good parent and bad parent in every marriage when they split. They can only see one side, when there are two sides to everything. In most cases who ever the kids end up living with is who they side with. There is a tendency for at least one of the parents to talk and point out the bad things about the other parent, it happens in just about all breakups, and the kids see only one side and refuse to see both sides of the matter. Again I say GOD does not cause marriages or cause families to break up. People (husbands and/or wives (humans)) cause families to split. If we were to say we were never a christian, a preacher, pastor and everything we did was a farce, would that make things right enough, to be forgiven our down falling? No it wouldn't.
Again I say, things happen for a reason, and I believe that to some point. The reason is we are given choices to choose what we do and only we are to blame for those choices. There's not much more I can say on this matter, and I probably didn't make my point, but I'm trying to say, GOD is not the blame.
jesseb's
Shalom and Peace to Israel
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