Day 9

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Our Father…

St Ignatius, pray with me in this novena with the same prayers that you offered to God:

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve Thee as Thou deservest; To give and not to count the cost, To fight and not to seek for rest, To labor and not to seek reward, Save that of knowing that I do Thy will.

Amen

(mention request here…)

Anima Christi:
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from thee.
From the malignant enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come unto Thee, That with all Thy saints, I may praise thee Forever and ever.
Amen.

St Ignatius Loyola, pray for us.

AD MAIOREM DEI GLORIAM

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

I’ve been having health problems. I’ve had acid reflux and have had some trouble swallowing food. Plus some aches and pains. Please pray these problems go away. Thank you.

Those who oppress:

Micah 2:1, Habakkuk 2:15, Matthew 18:7, Isaiah 55:6-7.


The victims.
Matthew 5:3-5, Matthew 5:10

Rescue of the Righteous Peoples:
Zechariah 8:2-23 Again, the word of the Lord came to me; I am very jealous for My holy Land, I am burning with jealousy for her. This is what the Lord says; I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem, it will be called the City of Faithfulness and the Temple mount will be called the Holy Mountain.
This is what the Lord Almighty says; Once again old people and children will inhabit the streets of Jerusalem. Even if this may seem impossible to the remnant of this nation, will it be impossible for Me?
I am about to rescue My people from countries in the East and West and bring them back to live in Jerusalem. They will be My people and I shall be their God, in faithfulness and justice.

These are the words of the Lord of Hosts; Take heart, all you who now hear that the Temple is to be rebuilt as the prophets foretold. Before that time, there was no hiring of man or beast, because of your enemies, for I had set every man against his neighbour. But, I do not feel the same toward the remnant of this people as I did in former days, says the Lord of Hosts. For they will sow in safety, I will give them rain and the Land will yield it’s produce. This is the inheritance of My people. To the nations you, House of Judah and House of Israel, have become as a curse; now I shall save you – you will become proverbial as a blessing. Courage, do not lose heart!

These are the words of the Lord; Just as I determined to bring disaster on you when your forefathers made Me angry, so I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid. This is what you must do; speak the truth to each other and administer true justice in your courts. Do not plot evil and do not love perjury, for all these I hate. These are the words of the Lord; Keep the fasts of the 4th, 5th, 7th and 10th months. They will be festivals of joy for Judah. Love truth and peace. In future, nations and peoples will come to Jerusalem to entreat the favour of the Lord. In those days, 10 people from every nation will take hold of a Jew and say; Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.
Ref; REB, NIV, KJV. Some verses abridged.

‘I am about to rescue My people…they will be My people and I will be their God’. We know from New Testament teaching, that the Lord’s people are every true Christian person, Jew or Gentile. 1 Peter 2:9-10, Rev 5:9-10, Ezekiel 34:11-16 Now I shall take thought for My sheep…I will rescue them from wherever they are scattered in the Day of cloud and darkness. I shall bring them home, to their own Land and make them prosper. Isaiah 60:4, Jeremiah 31:1-6, Ezekiel 36:8-12, Amos 9:14

‘the Day of cloud and darkness’, is the Day of the Lord’s wrath, a CME sunstrike that will de-populate the entire holy Land area, also causing worldwide devastation. Isaiah 30:25-30

‘I have set every man against his neighbour’. This is the current situation in the Middle East.

‘Courage, do not lose heart’. This proves that we must pass through the terrible testing and trials of the forthcoming Day of the Lord’s vengeance and wrath. A literal Day of fire from the sky, of earthquakes, storm winds and tsunamis. It will be a period of ‘cloud and darkness’, from the smoke and ash clouds that will envelope the earth. Zeph. 1:15, Matt.24:29,Joel 2:1-2

‘Peoples will come to Jerusalem to worship the Lord, in the new Temple’. From the context of this quote and from other prophesies, it is clear that this will happen before the Return of Jesus for His Millennial, worldwide reign. Ezekiel 43:4…the Shekinah Glory of God will come into the Temple by the East gate. And even though verse 23 mentions a Jew, as one who enjoys the Lord’s favour, we know from verse 13 and many other prophesies that Christians from every nation and language, Isaiah 56:1-8, will become citizens of Beulah, Isaiah 62:1-5, the new nation formed after the judgement/punishment of fire has cleared and cleansed the entire Middle East. Deuteronomy 32:34-43, Ezekiel 30:1-5, Jeremiah 10:18, Amos 1:2-15
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GoldenBoy89 said:

How would you even abolish the Senate anyway? A constitutional amendment would have to go through the very Senate that would be voting to abolish itself. I don't see that happening ever.

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If a Constitutional convention is called for by 38 States, the entire Constitution is on the table.

Faith grows as our understanding of the Kingdom grows. We are told to keep seeking it for a reason. Finding it is only the start.

Aryeh Jay said:

The Indians got the right to vote and pay taxes, they no longer need the land that can be developed for better uses.

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Maybe Trump can build another casino there.

-- A2SG, casinos are guaranteed money makers....usually.....

essentialsaltes said:

At least you admit there are fires there. If they don't rise to noteworthiness, there are a lot of other threads here.

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At this time, there are some heavy storms in that exact area. Take a look at weather radar: Interactive Radar

RileyG said:

I remember the time we had it from a local pizzeria in my hometown with their delicious garlic sticks!

We no longer live there, and that shop has since closed.

I miss those times.

Such a strange feeling!

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Aw. Well, I am glad you have such a sweet memory from that, though. Thank you for sharing.

Being sanctified is the reality of the ongoing gracious work of God in our lives through the power of the Holy Spirit, daily converting us, changing us, conforming us to the image of Christ--it is an ongoing work that will persist through the entirety of this present mortal life; and we shall not attain that which is being worked in us until the Day of the Lord Jesus Christ. When at last these old bones shall be raised and made immortal and imperishable.

We can, of course, hinder that work--quenching and striving against the Spirit--through choices and deeds which are contrary to the will of God; which of course is why the Scriptures warn of the danger of making shipwreck of our faith. The impenitent life leads to destruction; but God calls us to a life of repentance that we should always and ever be drawn to the source of our life, that we should run the race, fight the good fight, seeking after the goal--Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

But the objective reality is that all who are made new in Christ are being sanctified; we are ongoing works in progress. To this end, God invites us to cooperate with Him to abide in Him and His will.

As for perfection; indeed there is a sense in which the Christian has attained a perfection; not a perfection of sanctification, but a perfection of justification--the Christian, because they are imputed the perfect righteousness of Christ, have a declared righteousness--and that declared righteousness is perfect. It is Christ's own righteousness, given as a pure gift. So the Christian is, clothed with Christ, declared perfect for Christ's sake--not for one's own sake. Personal perfection, the attainment of that glorious end in which we hope, comes only when that Day arrives--that glorious Day when Christ comes, all flesh is raised, and God makes all things new. When even this flesh is glorified. Between now and that future glory we are--of course, imperfect works in progress which God by His love and mercy is sanctifying.

No one has attained this perfection in this life. Not even holy and blessed Paul dared claim such glory, outright denying it declaring "not that I have attained this already" but rather pushing "on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.".

Anything by Andy Warhol!

What should I pair my pasta salad with?

Ora pro nobis!

FireDragon76 said:

Of course. Not unique to AI. Humans continue to treat animals as insentient, despite much evidence to the contrary.

The real point of the film Blade Runner series is that the replicant androids are practically human, but treated as slaves, because it's humanity, not the replicants, that actually fails the empathy test.

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Animals are biologically alive.

I’m a little confused.

How can AI ever be sentient?

essentialsaltes said:

a mere 6 years later...​

eBay agrees to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask​

The agreement with the Steiners, founders of EcommerceBytes, a newsletter covering the e-commerce industry, includes an additional $7 million in charitable donations, including to organizations supporting First Amendment rights.

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I love this. But I think just would include something that absolutely destroys the specific perpetrators of the abuse.

Psalm 50:14-15 BSB (Berean Standard Bible)


Here God is speaking to his saints, to all who have, by faith in Jesus Christ, repented of their sins and followed God in obedience to His commands. They are all who are in a covenant relationship with the Lord by faith in Him. And He is encouraging them to sacrifice thank offerings to Him, not as ritualistic acts of worship of God, but in actions and behaviors which fulfill the vows they made to God when they believed in Christ, if they made such vows. For by faith in Jesus we deny self, die to sin, and we obey God in life practice.

Now, it sounds like God’s people were needing some kind of counsel and correction here, for in verse 7 He says, “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you.” And God’s people (Israel) today are all who have believed in Jesus Christ to be their Lord and Savior. So this is God today encouraging His saints to fulfill their vows to Him and to call on Him when they are faced with life’s difficulties, or with temptations to sin, and He will deliver them, and then they will honor Him as they should.

Psalm 50:16-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible)


Now “the wicked” being spoken of here are not all who have never confessed Jesus as Lord of their lives. They are many who claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and heaven as their eternal destiny. They give the outward appearance of being “children of God,” whose faith is in the Lord Jesus. And they recite the Scriptures and perhaps even teach the Scriptures to others. But they are those who hate God’s instructions and so they cast God’s words behind them in order that they might continue in addiction to their sins.

And the picture the Lord is giving me of them this evening is that of those who fake their Christianity on the outside but who are of immoral character in heart, mind, and deed. They are malicious, morally unclean, deceivers, manipulators, opportunists, liars, untrustworthy, and egocentrics. They are habitual liars who are morally descending whose heads are swelled with pride and self-glory, whose words cannot be trusted. And God is calling them out. And He is exposing their hypocrisies. And He is rebuking them.

For they act as though they love the Words of God but while they cast God’s Words behind them, and they do not do what they say. They befriend thieves and liars who will support them in their sins. And they join in with adulterers in acts of adultery against God and against their spouses. And they cover up their evil deeds with lies. And they malign those who may be exposing their evil deeds for what they are or who may be trying to help them to freedom from slavery to sin. And here God is rebuking all such people as this.

Psalm 50:22-23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible)


But God is still a merciful God. No matter how far into sin anyone has gone, or how much evil they have committed, or how many lies they have spoken, or who all they betrayed and did evil to, God is willing to forgive them if they will deny self, die to sin, and follow him in obedience, in the power of God, by repentant and biblical faith in Jesus Christ. But they must own up to their sins. And they should make every attempt to right the wrongs they committed. And God will forgive them and He will save them from their sins.

For Jesus Christ taught that to come to Him we must deny self, take up our cross daily (die daily to sin), and follow (obey) Him. For if we hold on to living in sin and for self, we will lose our lives for eternity. But if we deny self, die daily to sin, by the Spirit, and we walk in obedience to our Lord and to His commands, in His power, then we have eternal life with God. For not everyone who calls Him “Lord” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one DOING (obeying) the will of God (see Luke 9:23-26; Matthew 7:21-23).

[Matthew 7:13-14,21-23; Luke 9:23-26; John 10:27-30; Acts 26:18; Romans 1:18-32; Romans 2:5-10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:1-23; Romans 8:1-14; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10,19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-22; 2 Corinthians 5:10,15,21; Galatians 5:16-24; Ephesians 2:8-10; Ephesians 4:17-32; Ephesians 5:3-6; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 3:1-19; Hebrews 4:1-13; Hebrews 10:19-39; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:1-10; 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 3:4-10; Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22]

You Who Forget God
An Original Work / July 29, 2026
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love

Broken Cord

An Original Work / August 29, 2018
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love

Your bond is broken with your Lord and Savior
And your testimony is separate from Him.
Your words not matching your actions today.
Repent of your sin and bow down and pray.
Live what you testify in truth always.

Purity’s lacking in your life and witness,
For you profess one thing, but other you do.
Not moral, spiritual. Still of the flesh.
Not living in truth to what you confess.
Lying about it puts you in a mess.

Living a lie is your practice, ‘tis true of you.
Masquerade righteousness – none of it true.
Your heart is not given to your Lord God.
Because of how you live, you are a fraud.
Turn from your sin and give your life to God.

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Carl Emerson said:

Yep - got it, thanks for your input.

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Here a quote from my paper...

Scripture warns that communities can become accustomed to feeding those
already well supplied while neglecting those most in need of care. The Apostle Paul’s rebuke to
the Corinthians—who remained dependent on “milk” despite long exposure to teaching—signals
that spiritual abundance does not necessarily correspond to spiritual maturity (1 Cor. 3:1–2). In
many contemporary church settings, resources, attention, and pastoral energy continue to
circulate among those already secure, while faithful workers laboring in marginal contexts
subsist with minimal support or advocacy.

Akita Suggagaki said:

So many books to read but this does look interesting . Could you give us a brief synopsis of his main point?

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The link I gave goes to the book, and the Preface addresses your question. If I might vastly oversimplify what Rulers of Evil is about, it makes visible the various elephants in the room of the origin of the U.S. Like much history, only those who end up controlling thought-space in the information institutions of a society get to write its mythology, but a few earnest souls dig into its history. Saussy is an example. Reading it is like Neo taking the red pill in The Matrix movie ...

The vicious, needless hounding of American hero Dr. Anthony Fauci today will no doubt have the ornithologists flocking away from the Trump administration.

The claim that Catholics honor the Sabbath more than Adventists because they have Saturday mass misunderstands what the Fourth Commandment actually requires. The Sabbath is not merely an hour of worship- it is the holy day that God sanctified and commanded His people to Remember from sunset to sunset Exo20:8–11; Lev 23:32. The command includes ceasing work and labor and treating the entire day as holy unto the Lord.

Attending a Saturday night mass does not constitute keeping the Sabbath any more than attending church on Sunday fulfills the commandment. A person could attend a Saturday service and then spend the remainder of the day working, shopping, or conducting business. That is not the biblical definition of Sabbath observance. The entire day is to put aside of our own wants and desires and our focus on communion with God and honoring Him Isa 58:13 on the day He asked and blessed and sanctified to do so Exo20:8-11

The same principle applies to Adventists. If an Adventist attends church on Sabbath morning but spends the rest of the day ignoring God's command, they are not honoring the Sabbath simply because they were present at a worship service.

Catholics do not generally hold Saturday mass in order to honor or keep the biblical Sabbath. Saturday evening mass exists primarily because according to Catholic theology, the liturgical celebration of Sunday can begin the evening before (after the Sabbath has ended) Thus attending a Saturday Mass is still considered to them, fulfilling the obligation to honor Sunday https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/9033 which there is no such command in Scripture, its not about keeping the seventh-day Sabbath holy per the 4th commandment Exo20:8-11 to honor God Isa 58:13

God is the only One who knows what everyone does and why they do it Ecc12:13-14 why His righteous judgment is the only One that matters.

jas3 said:

Of these, I think the second point has the most legitimacy. All too often the conservative versions of mainline denominations completely trash their liturgy for some reason. What's conservative about replacing an altar with a praise band and a sleek podium? How can anyone who claims to value tradition throw out centuries-old hymns in favor of Hillsong? Why is it so common for the conservatives to get rid of their pews and replace them with folding chairs, or exchange vestments for a polo and skinny jeans, or put projector screens all over the sanctuary?

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I think both the second and third points have equal legitimacy - insofar as the denominational leadership changed doctrine and in so doing, caused actual temporal and spiritual harm and suffering.

These are acts which caused real suffering, and if the traditional Protestants are able to take back control, I support them. From my point of view those who flagrantly challenged, disobeyed and contradicted the doctrinal standards of their denomination should have been deposed, and should have lost their pensions, rather than being promoted, and conservative parishioners being turfed out of their own parishes as happened in the Methodist and Episcopal churches (perhaps less so in the case of Presbyterianism).

truthuprootsevil said:

Different perspective, that is what the post asked for.

Doesn't scripture indicate we were in heaven in some life form or another before life on earth?

Ephesians 1:4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love Ephesians 1:4 - Spiritual Blessings

Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5 - The Call of Jeremiah

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God is above time, and God knows all. God knew us throughout time, that doesn't mean we were something or were somewhere before we were created.

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