August 8, 2011
Graphic by MamaBear
Summer
Summer brings us nice warm sun
For swimming, fishing, and lots of fun
For finding seashells in the sand
For sunbathing to get a tan
To do all these things and more
At the beach and seashore
~Unknown~
“Hungering for encouragement and help”,
that is key. It is God drawing them to hunger ... doing the drawing ... knowledge and acceptance of the fact that none are good ... no not one. “there is not one good” is an idea that many will not accept.
I have a dear friend, she tells me she is not a sinner, nor was she ever. She is one of the best people I know, generous, helpful efficient, has a thousand best friends she keeps in touch with regularly. Very supportive of a friend in need.
She tells me she is glad I found something in Christianity (she is (new age;). She does not read the Bible, and does not want to hear any of God's attributes, miracles or deeds or of Jesus whom she says was a good teacher. She does believe there is a God ... a principle and power ... she is believing she can activate it and it responds to her belief.
We were best friends for years, yet, we rarely see each other today because our belief does not agree, and it shows up in 30 minutes. She accepts all behaviors and says “what some think is evil others think is good” it is all relative, in her mind. ...
I do pray for her soul. I love her, and I do miss our previous relationship of 45 years. It is often hardest to tell of Jesus to our own family members, they can dismiss and or ignore truth, as this world is very important to them. She actually is an effective teacher of her belief system. Based on a religion she knows the man that created it was recent, Ernest Holmes, Church of Religious Science.
Everyday millions die without knowing Jesus Christ. This life has ended for them.
Romans 1:18-20 KJV ... says we are without excuse if we do not see Gods handwork in the universe.
It is all around us. Diversity, intricacies, his eternal power and Godhead are apparent to man.
Thank thee LORD, for thy plan and purpose, thy providing and sustaining of thy creation. Thou knows what we need before we have need of it. It seems strange there are so many unbelievers in this world. Forgive us, our stubborn rebellion and lack of obeying thy word, help us to see the error of our ways, in Jesus name and for his sake. Amen.
"Many are called ... few are chosen."
They were taught the scriptures and presented The Way but have chosen to turn away.
We continue to pray.........