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Read Daniel 9:14-15 – Therefore the Lord has kept the disaster in mind, and brought it upon us; for the Lord our God is righteous in all the works which He does, though we have not obeyed His voice. And now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and made Yourself a name, as it is this day — we have sinned, we have done wickedly! (NKJV)
A Man’s Model Prayer
Daniel understood that it is “all about God” – God made a name for Himself. Our sin and disobedience does not diminish God’s righteousness or God’s power. Daniel understood that God works on behalf of man not because man deserves something from God, but because God is great and righteous. God does things for man to make a name for Himself. When we understand this principle we will have the assurance that we can approach God in prayer regardless of our sin and disobedience. God wants to reveal Himself to us as the great and mighty God who hears the prayers of sinful men
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Read James 2:8 – If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right.
If you want to do what God wants you to do, you will love your neighbors. Loving your neighbor fulfills the old covenant and the new covenant. Loving your neighbor destroys your enemies. Loving your neighbor confuses the world because their system is one of “dog-eat-dog”. The world’s approach is if you infringe on my rights, I will sue you, fight you, cuss you or hate you. God’s way is the way of love – to forgive, let go of wrongs, bless others, reach out instead of hide from them. If you really want to please God you will make up your mind that you will accept others and love them despite how they act or live. It is then that you will be doing what is right!
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Read James 2:9 – But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
Love shows no favorites. It is easy to enjoy and appreciate people that love you and treat you well. As a Christian we are to love those who are not as easy to appreciate. It is when we can release God’s love, generosity, kindness, mercy, grace and likeness to those who least deserve it that we have reached the right place in our walk. It should not be something that is strained but something natural. The acts of God will destroy the works of the devil
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Good Morning Pastor,
I know I've said this before but I just wanted to say again how much I enjoy reading this thread. Lots of wisdom and inspiring posts to read while enjoying my coffee, thank you!
Your Friend,
Sarge 
~ Insults Should Be Written In Sand ~ Compliments Should Be Carved In Stone ~
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pks198 wrote:rockingA wrote:nestgotjesus: Every day there is a Psalm to be read. Psalm 116: 7 - 8 7:Return unto your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has delt bountifully with you. 8:For you have delivered my soulfrom death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. brbruce brbruce@rockinga.org I am not up for discussion, just asking for prayer. I am facing a circumstance that threatens to destroy me completely. I am just asking for prayer, and may God bless those that pray for me. Charles
Charles,
Know that you are in my prayers. God Bless you and give you favor.
Your Friend,
Sarge
~ Insults Should Be Written In Sand ~ Compliments Should Be Carved In Stone ~
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Charles,
We will keep you in our prayers.
Thank you for asking!!
Kay
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Brbruce,
Thank you for those particular verses in Psalms!!
They bring such peace.
Kay
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good morning all, I just wanted to say i enjoy reading this thread bro bruce keep it up. How are you today?
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Friends, This week has been a test on the homeless ministry. The powers to be have purchased the property that was to be donated for the ADVOCATE project. I ask of you to remember the homeless in your prayer time. God will make a way for his people. Remain faithful and stay away from those religious ones. For me and my house we will serve the Lord. every day. I like these words, Count not the steps to get to the upper room. A prayer closet is not a location, its an attitude. Love never gives up. Soon and very soon. Much love to all. brbruce@rockinga.org
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Read James 2:12-13 – Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!
It just seems logical that we who have been forgiven of so much and released from eternal doom because of the forgiveness of Christ should be the most forgiving. Yet it seems that for far too many what Christ has done for us we do not extend to others. Never forget where you have come from when you have opportunity to forgive others. Let your verdict of others be based on Christ’s judgment of you. His great mercy and grace should be imparted as freely as He gave to you. While some need harsh judgment, the scriptures teach that mercy triumphs over judgment. Christ made you a winner so be sure to make winners of other people as well.
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Read Daniel 9:16-17 – O Lord, according to all Your righteousness, I pray, let Your anger and Your fury be turned away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all those around us. Now therefore, our God, hear the prayer of Your servant, and his supplications, and for the Lord's sake cause Your face to shine on Your sanctuary, which is desolate. (NKJV)
A Man’s Model Prayer
Daniel prayed because he knew God was righteous – that is, God will ALWAYS do what is right. In spite of our sin and iniquity God will not turn away from the prayers that flow from a repentant heart. I don’t pray because I am righteous; I pray because God is righteous. God does not shine upon us because we deserve it. God shines upon us for His sake. God hears our prayers that He might be glorified. Whenever I pray with a right heart I am bringing honor to God.
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Read James 2:14 – What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
While we are saved through faith in Jesus there is also a need for us to live out our faith. We are not saved by works. If we were, many good people would be saved who have not expressed a faith in Christ. All the good deeds in the world do not have the power to give us forgiveness. Yet since we are saved and have been changed, our lives should resemble that change. The faithfulness of the believer is a great indication of the change of the individual. What Christ has done for us should be evident in our lives and how we live in the world. If our deeds are not affected by our decision, then our decision may not have actually been made.
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rockingA wrote:Read James 2:14 – What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
While we are saved through faith in Jesus there is also a need for us to live out our faith. We are not saved by works. If we were, many good people would be saved who have not expressed a faith in Christ. All the good deeds in the world do not have the power to give us forgiveness. Yet since we are saved and have been changed, our lives should resemble that change. The faithfulness of the believer is a great indication of the change of the individual. What Christ has done for us should be evident in our lives and how we live in the world. If our deeds are not affected by our decision, then our decision may not have actually been made.
If "All the good deeds in the world do not have the power to give us forgiveness", then I can not believe that your god is a loving and forgiving god. "If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music in which he hears, however measured, or far away.” Henry David Thoreau
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Then I don't need to send flowers?
I can do nothing for your sin issues.
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
What kind of father doesn't correct his child ?
never mind the flowers read the card.
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. I LOVE YOU .
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brbruce
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Read James 2:15-16 – Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?
Well, the answer is it is no good at all! Similarly, if you tell your children to have a good dinner and you have not provided the food for the dinner, what good is it? It would be like the mother of the home telling her child to be sure to put a coat on before going out in the cold, but there was no coat for the child to put on. Our faith is expressed in what we do. It is an insult to the poor to bless them with our words and leave them cold and naked because of our lack of work. Words are empty without the corresponding commitment of our efforts to change lives through kind and merciful deeds. If you really care for the less fortunate, don’t talk about it, but give your hand so they have a rope to recovery.
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rockingA wrote:Then I don't need to send flowers?
I can do nothing for your sin issues.
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
What kind of father doesn't correct his child ?
never mind the flowers read the card.
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. I LOVE YOU .
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brbruce BrBruce, I have no sin ISSUE. I have no FEAR or TREMBLING. I don't know what the card and flowers thing is all about. A father that would kill his child is not a loving and forgiving father. My state doesn't have a death penalty, but that's what I believe a father that kills his child deserves. I can't go so far as to say I love you BrBruce, But I do like you. "If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music in which he hears, however measured, or far away.” Henry David Thoreau
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1 John 2:1-2 (King James Version)
1 John
1My little children, these things write I unto you,
that ye sin not.
And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father,
Jesus Christ the righteous:
2And he is the propitiation for our sins:
and not for ours only,
but also for the sins of the whole world.
27Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth,
give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.
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rockingA wrote:1 John 2:1-2 (King James Version)
1 John
1My little children, these things write I unto you,
that ye sin not.
And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father,
Jesus Christ the righteous:
2And he is the propitiation for our sins:
and not for ours only,
but also for the sins of the whole world.
27Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth,
give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.
Peace, that's what I long for. Wouldn't it be great if we all could just get along? "If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music in which he hears, however measured, or far away.” Henry David Thoreau
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Read James 2:17 – In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
Dead faith is faith that is not accompanied with action. Something that is dead is of no more value to the world around it. Faith that is dead is useless and even more damaging then just being absent altogether. If your faith is not strong enough to move you, it will be too weak to move others. God motivates us to seek and to reach the lost. The transformation we have been through will be seen in every aspect of our lives. If one says, “I have been changed,” and there is no outward evidence of that change then has he really been changed? Ones actions will speak of their new life, and also lack of action is evidence of an unchanged heart.
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Read James 2:18-19 – But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
Faith and faithfulness work together to exhibit to the world the life changing power of God. What Christ has done for us on the inside is of little value to those who live outside of faith. It may be real to you what Christ has done for you, yet the only measure that others have of your life change and God’s great power is what they see in our actions. Faith and actions have to work together to make believers of others. The demons wholly believe in one God, yet they cannot change. If we believe and are changed then our lives should prove that change out.
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