Posted on 08/14/2016 2:21:39 PM PDT by mkjessup
14 August 2016
To: Jim Robinson and all of my treasured FR family ...
I regret to say that the number of my posts and messages will be taking an abrupt downward turn in the next little while, I can't say in what measure or how soon, but like many of our fellow patriots, health issues have reared their ugly heads in my life, and I see only a limited number of exits approaching, all of them ending with my journey ceasing long before I had originally hoped.
I won't go into the details of what's wrong with me, everyone has issues they're dealing with and all I would say is that I will be praying for each and every FReeper who has asked me to remember them in prayer. I know that I do not come across as a Godly man, nor is my prose or expressions that which I would recommend for anyone, to paraphrase Popeye "I am what I am, that's all that I am, I'm Mark Jessup the American man."
Am I flawed? Oh you bet. However I continue as I have encouraged others to do each day "do your best, and trust Jesus for the rest." My eternity is secure. I have no worries about where I'm going to end up because I have placed my full faith and trust in the Hands of the King of kings and Lord of lords, and I will not be moved from that position, it is non-negotiable.
I don't know if I'll be around for the election in November, I'd like to think the Lord would grant me enough time to see a rousing Trump victory and the defeat of the Communist-Muslim fascists that have subverted and taken over our government, and if I soon can't continue the fight from this side, I'll be trying to fight 'from the other side' if possible.
I won't do any 'shout outs' to my FRiends because anyone who knows me also knows the FReepers who are closest to me, they all know who they are, I just regret that I won't be able to personally meet you all in this lifetime, perhaps we can make up for that in the next.
I'd like to emphasize that if anyone had the idea of offering any sort of monetary help to me, please do NOT - I know some FReepers might like very much to do that (at least I hope they would, lol) but if that is the case with you, then kick up your donations to Free Republic, help Jim Rob in every way you can, pray for that man, lift him up each and every day to the Lord Jesus, Jim is a God fearing, Jesus loving Christian who is washed in the Blood of our Lord and he needs all the help we can give him. I have made arrangements for my own modest monthly donation to continue on after my demise, whenever that might be, I just wish it could be more.
And speaking of our 'Esteemed Founder' as I like to call him, Jim?
My apologies to you Sir, for all of the times I probably caused you some indigestion and grief with my somewhat 'overly rambunctious' style of posting, what you have done with the creation and continuation of Free Republic will be remembered in history as an integral part of the fight for America, you and our family of FReepers made it all happen, may it continue long after we're all gone.
I could go on for a while here as most people know, but this seems like a good place to end this goodbye to you all. I may not be disappearing immediately, however I'm going to need to start curtailing the amount of time I spend online, and sadly FR cannot be immune from that.
With my deepest love and respect ...
Mark Jessup.
(Note to mods, I have taken the liberty of posting this in 'News & Activism' in hopes of reaching as many of my FRiends as possible, naturally I'll understand if you need to shift to 'blogs & personal', 'general chat' and all that.
Have always respected your posts and hope to continue seeing them for a long time. My best wishes and my prayers are with you.
TC
Your wise and witty posts here made this n00b want to sign up.
Now comes your opus, way too soon. Is it something I said ? :-)
Don’t really know what to say.
A bible verse perhaps?
Wisdom 3:5
Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed
For God has tested them
And found them worthy of Himself.
And a song for you too.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EXX0S9P1SUo
Enjoy your writing Sir.
Godspeed.
God Bless you.
I will miss your prolific posting.
From the moment we’re born we’re blessed to die...
Still, God has a plan for all of us.
You are in His hands, as are we all, but from me to Him:
Lord,
I pray you watch over your child Mark here on Earth, to make all his days blessed and content.
Lord, You said to Your Father, “Father, if thou wilt, remove this chalice from me: but yet not my will, but thine be done.”
Remember Your anguish and pain, oh Lord, and give Mark the comfort to know his days will not be marked by pain.
Amen!
Father God, we lift up Mark Jessup and his family. We ask that You pour out buckets of love upon this family. We thank You that they know Jesus and know that paradise is on the other side. We ask that Mark holds on tight to the promise that there is Victory in Jesus.
Bravo Mark
Eye has not seen nor ear heard what the Lord has waiting for those that love Him.
Until the Saints and Angels come to escort you through those pearly gates keep up the good fight and know we are praying for you.
God Bless and God speed
Safe travels Mark.You will be in my prayers,God bless,Betty
We haven’t seen eye to eye on one topic but I wish you all the best
and hope you are still here with us to enjoy Trump’s victory in November.
Thank you.
Your post touched my heart. Good luck and God Bless.
Mark, at this time,how blessed you are to have this promise from Jesus:”In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) You have the gift of life everlasting waiting for you. Peace.
God Bless.
That’s funny in a very sad way.
Prayers up for you, Mark. I am hoping that you can share the JOY of Nov. 9th with all of us. God bless and God speed.
Prayer’s up Mark for your health. Either way, we will all meet at the Lord’s Banquet Table. Just trust Him.
What a lovely & beautiful post from the heart. May your days be longer than expected FRiend. Many prayers and love your way.
One of the most impressive and memorable posts I have ever read on FR.
God bless you, Mark.
Prayers for you, FRiend!
You are in our prayers! Positive thoughts for you to be around to see Trumpslide ‘16!
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