Posted on 10/06/2012 2:17:51 PM PDT by GiovannaNicoletta
Ping!
Format that better, and I might read it.
I did get as far as this statement and realized it didn't apply. The choices here are the same. GOP liberal or a 'rat liberal.
I did get as far as this statement and realized it didn't apply. The choices here are the same. GOP liberal or a 'rat liberal.
Christians can be concerned about many things and even frightened about circumstances. (I’m reasonably certain that Christians who have been burned to death had some fear.) But when a Christian expresses fear, and that fear overwhelms them, then that is outside Scripture. I understand that non-Christians won’t comprehend these statements, but I am not writing for them.
We are in the midst of a spiritual battle, and most of us are oblivious to its effects. I believe that God has set aside America to be the place where the final spiritual battle will take place. The world is watching us and they are looking for leadership.
What kind of faith will it take? The kind that Jesus told the apostles to have as He asked them to step out of the boat.
My father once told me that when he was a teenager he was babysitting some of his nieces and nephews. They would jump off the porch and he would catch them. Well, he began to get tired. He turned briefly thinking that all of them were tired too, when one little niece jumped into the air. Fortunately, he saw her launch from the corner of his eye and he turned back quick enough to catch her.
He said that what struck him most about it was her absolutely complete faith that he would catch her. He never forgot that.
That kind of faith is endearing to a God who loves us so. With that kind of faith God can do much with us and for us.
Peter outside the boat was Christ's demonstration to all of us that that kind of faith is essential for tasks contained in spiritual warfare.
Be not afraid. Have faith and when you see these things come to pass look up and know that your salvation is at hand.
Thank you for posting that.
The answer according to the Scriptures is that we love them, and demonstrate love.
However, I am struggling with this. We are also confronted with Evil in a very real sense. A homosexual man who is occupying the Presidency. A wicked, evil man.
What are we to do?
I believe we are at a crossroads. It won't be pretty. America may have had its day.
Thank you. I am scared of the short term troubles, and looking forward to the long term result. I have also worried that being scared was proof of insuficient faith. It sure helps to know that Jesus was scared too!
King James Bible Luke 21:36 - Words of Jesus:
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
I prepare for whatever may come, knowing I don’t have to worry about the outcome.
So, so many of the electorate you cite also love to tell you that they’re Christian, God-fearing and conservative. Just pay no attention to their votes.
That’s the rub.
Thanks GN!
I agree that we are living in fearful times and the country we love is at a major crossroad but, regardless of the path we take THIS time, God's will IS going to happen - HIS way. We have already been told what the ultimate outcome will be and that is why, though we are afraid for what we hold dear, we need not fear the future because we know WHO holds it and the day is coming where EVERY knee will bow and EVERY tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. As much as I love America, it is NOT my true home. My home is with my Father in heaven and my eternity is there, not here.
We have kicked God out. We have elected a bunch of Spiritual drunkards .If the people do not repent how can God bless this country?
This nation is being shaken and only one answer for those who really follow Christ (not counting those who just call themselves Christians but are nothing but tares among the wheat )and that is to get on your knees and pray for revival .
I plan to vote against Obama because I know my nation can not survive 4 more years . I know that my nation can not survive the implementation of Obama care and the death panels and it’s exemption for muslims (what do you think is going to happen when all those people realize they don’t have to pay for the insurance if they just convert especially when so many of them already think that allah is the same as God ?). We are just steps away from becoming Nazi Germany all over again and way to many are just keeping quite .
God is in control tho and I know he has guided me through many troubles before and he will continue to do so no matter what happens . No time to worry or be afraid , time to trust the Lord .
Php 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Php 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
The debates were in 1858, not 1860. 1860 was a Presidential election year. Douglas was never a candidate for POTUS.
Oh my. i have been struggling with all of this. questioning the whole prep thing. does this prove i have no faith? i feel dread and fear. yet He says be not afraid. glad to see i am not alone.
Amen! Thank you for that Scripture. We ARE strangers and pilgrims on earth and that “better” country is our eternal home with our Lord and Savior.
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