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RileyG · Jun 4, 2024

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

RileyG · Jun 4, 2024

May God bless him abundantly.

Grip Docility · Jun 4, 2024

OP Complete

AgapeBible · Jun 4, 2024

Yes, thank you, Lovebirdsflying, you see my point. Sometimes braids, ponytails or buns are arranged to keep the hair neat and out of the way.
I wear my hair in a ponytail to keep it out of my way while I am cleaning up, writing or drawing, while I am busy I keep my hair back out of the way. A ponytail is my usual hair style, I think I need a makeover. Maybe makeovers are vain. I wear a headband and use hair clips to keep shorter strands of hair out of my face.

Women usually wear their hair in a braid to keep it simple and out of the way. They can be put in two loops, twisted around the head, or wrapped in a bun, wrapped around the ears., like Princess Leia, or in medieval times. They could also hang strait down the back in a single braid. A few cultures have traditions of fancy braids.

RileyG · Jun 4, 2024

Tropical Wilds said:
So then why did you ask?

I’m simply stating as a white person I cannot identify as black. That’s all.

tonychanyt · Jun 4, 2024

King James Bible, Romans 1:

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate [G96] mind, to do those things which are not convenient.

Elsewhere, Berean Literal Bible, 1 Corinthians 9:

27 But I [Paul] batter my body and bring it into servitude, lest having preached to others, I myself might be disqualified [G96].

might not be
γένωμαι (genōmai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

disqualified
ἀδόκιμος (adokimos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 96: Failing to pass the test, unapproved, counterfeit. By implication, worthless.

Strong's Greek: 96. ἀδόκιμος (adokimos) — 8 Occurrences

Was it possible for Paul to become G96-reprobate?

Yes, he said it himself in 1 Corinthians 9:27.

Teresa W. · Jun 4, 2024

Queen Latifah

The Barbarian · Jun 4, 2024

Ironically, the American Dream is Donald Trump's nightmare:

And that's about all I have to say tonight, except for one thing. The past few days when I've been at that window upstairs, I've thought a bit of the ``shining city upon a hill.'' The phrase comes from John Winthrop, who wrote it to describe the America he imagined. What he imagined was important because he was an early Pilgrim, an early freedom man. He journeyed here on what today we'd call a little wooden boat; and like the other Pilgrims, he was looking for a home that would be free.

I've spoken of the shining city all my political life, but I don't know if I ever quite communicated what I saw when I said it. But in my mind it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind-swept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace; a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity. And if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. That's how I saw it, and see it still.
From Ronald Reagan's farewell address to America

For Trump and the worst of his followers, that can be summed up in one word: "Crimethink,"

jonojim1337 · Jun 4, 2024

I'd refer you to the ancient alphabet for a better understanding.

Bobber · Jun 4, 2024

TheCabinetGuy said:
10 Things I've learned over the years writing Christian music:

1. Get over yourself and into them. It's not about you. If you are desiring the spotlight, the fame and glory, then I got a suggestion: don't write Christian music... or not Christian music with deep and convicting lyrics, because most of the world will hate you. Jesus said if they hated me they will hate you too. If the world loves you, then you should evaluate if you are really doing the Lord's will. Is there good fruit from it? Are people getting saved? Or are you just making them feel good?

2. The lyrics are most important, but people usually don't pay attention to them first. Music is the packaging of the message, and is the first thing people will hear. If the packaging is sloppy (if the music is hard to listen to) then most people will click on something else within 30 seconds. Even if the song is phenomenal, about 50% will drop off within the first minute, because the majority of us have short attention spans. Know that this is normal and just the way it is.

3. Don't expect perfection. You gotta give yourself some grace. Be realistic with yourself. Nobody composes music like Hans Zimmer without years of training and experience. Nobody sings like an angel without years of training and experience. If you think otherwise, then you are disillusioned. The box is way much bigger than you think. There is a lot to learn. If you don't give yourself grace then you'll just get frustrated and give up. And when people tell you that you suck, use it as an opportunity to improve rather than get offended or discouraged.

4. Harness the power of silence. Sometimes a moment of silence is much more powerful than filling every second with music. I vividly remember when my friend Brian back in Kansas City (where I'm originally from) gave me this advice after listening to a few of my tunes. Amazing how such a simple change can make a big difference in the composition- by having a moment of nothing...

5. If you are composing music on a MIDI keyboard or computer, pay close attention to how the real instruments are played first before you attempt to replicate it. Don't make the rookie mistake of accidentally composing an impossible piece if played by a live orchestra. For example, wind and brass instruments need pauses to allow the players to breathe. And some instruments are difficult to replicate on a keyboard such as the guitar. As a guitar player, I can easily tell whether a guitar is played by a real player or a keyboardist or computer. And the bagpipes and lute are horrendously fake. Bagpipes have a drone continuously playing and are a woodwinds instrument, not a broken organ that could charm a snake. Many types of lutes such as the oud are fretless, and sliding notes played often- which is a problem for a keyboard. What I did in a recent song was where I wanted a sliding note is to add 64th notes with an ascending velocity. And then I layered a classical guitar MIDI on top of it at half the volume. It was closer, but still not as good as the real thing. Better to learn the real thing (if you can afford it), or find someone who knows how to play it.

6. "Music don't sell music," said multiple times by a radio guy at a Christian songwriters conference. What he meant is that good music isn't enough. You have to have a good brand... and a good heart. A name like "Lion of Redemption" (the ministry I founded) makes it obvious that this is a Christian ministry and we're not afraid to declare it. And it's all about glorifying Jesus, the lion of the tribe of Judah. I don’t even post my personal name or face. Nobody needs to know that. They just need to know Jesus. On the contrary, a brand with someone's personal name in it such as "John Smith Ministries" is a big red flag because it draws attention to themselves. Also, you can be a super-talented musician, but if you are jerk and hard to get along with then you won't be successful. And if you play live, dress appropriately. You need to be approachable, but not sloppy. If you also designed a t-shirt or hat, wear it.

7. When playing live, always ALWAYS have your chord sheets with you. You might think you'd be fine cuz you practiced it a lot and memorized it. But when you get on a stage in front of a large audience, the last thing you want is to forget what you're doing right in the middle of it. I know from experience. It was a songwriters event while I was in college. Halfway through the first verse my mind went completely blank. I forgot everything. It was completely humiliating... Cursed and walked offstage. People were talking about it afterwards. Got reprimanded the next day for it. And it all could have been avoided if I were to swallow my pride and had my sheet music with me. And if you mess up, either keep going or start over. I had to start over one time. Nobody condemned or criticized me for it. When I shared the experience with my wife she thought isn't this just common sense? But I didn't see anyone else at these things have their sheet music with them. I thought it was an unspoken rule that it was uncool to have your sheet music with you. Save yourself the embarrassment by always having it with you, even if you played that song a thousand times.

8. Better to work alone than with the wrong people. The vision that I have is very niche. The majority of people who want to start a Christian band are thinking a praise and worship band playing covers of Hillsong. Prophetic music is not all positive feel-good, and can be offensive. It's stuff that needs to be said. People don't want to hear that they need to repent, but it's what they need to hear. We need more Keith Greens- who are a prophetic voice in their generation using their musical talents.
Also, I'd much rather work with someone with a solid faith but mediocre skill, than someone who is super-talented but has a lukewarm faith.

9. Don't just do music. See music as one of the many tools to use in communicating your message. Music may not be the best medium in certain situations. Music is emotional which can either intensify or distract. Plus you need to say what you need to say within 8 minutes. Ideally within 5 minutes. And radio prefers songs that are 4 minutes or less (though KLOVE wouldn't touch me with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole because I'm too controversial and offensive).
Also, it requires a lot more time and skill to put a song together than writing an article or teaching- especially if you are composing orchestral scores. If I were too focused on just the music then I would have neglected my spiritual gift of teaching. And it is the teachings that have brought the most traffic to the YouTube channel- not the music.

8. Time lost isn't necessarily time wasted. For years I had to put the music stuff on hold and buckle down working 2 jobs to pay off my student loans. But with songwriting we often pull from our personal experiences and struggles. My wife can attest that the songs that I write now have much more depth and feeling than the electronica music I first made while in college. Hope this encourages you...

You certainly do have the experience to inform people about this subject. I hope some that are seeking to make music a career read through your points. Very enlightening about many things. I bought a key board a few years back not a real expensive one but one not too cheap. Took lessons for a while but gave them up....don't like reading sheet music and I like to make the songs as they say, My Own. Play at whatever rhythm I want too....even changed how it was played. I never play for an audience though just something I do at home for fun.

The Liturgist · Jun 4, 2024

oikonomia said:
Anyway as you gave your sources I also first learned of these things by reading
"The Orthodoxy of the Church" by Watchman Nee expounding the seven letters to the seven churches.
They have by Nee and a few others been treated as a prophetic allegorical revelation of church history from the first century
to the Lord's second coming.

I myself reject entirely that Watchman Nee was prophetic. He certainly was not a member of the Orthodox Church, but rather had a background in the Plymouth Brethren movement which gave us such novelties and innovations as premillennial dispensationalism.

Michie · Jun 4, 2024

One of 100 ancient churches identified for preservation by France's Patrimony Foundation, this church is in Cachen, located within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The danger that has been threatening France’s religious heritage for decades is becoming a matter of concern to the authorities and the general public.

As experts estimate that the country loses a religious building every 15 days, the country’s leading historical preservation nonprofit “Fondation du Patrimoine” (“Patrimony Foundation”) has launched a campaign aimed at restoring a thousand buildings, the vast majority of which are Catholic, in rural areas of the country.

This is the first time that the nonprofit organization, founded in 1996 to promote French heritage, has launched such a major campaign to raise awareness and preserve religious monuments. As part of the campaign, the foundation released a list of the first 100 sites to benefit from renovation funding.

The grants are aimed primarily at religious buildings in municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants in mainland France and fewer than 20,000 inhabitants in the French overseas territories, which cannot be protected by the French state as historical monuments.

Continued below.

Rescue of more historic Catholic sites in France gets underway

The danger that has been threatening France’s religious heritage for decades is becoming a matter of concern to the authorities and the general public.

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Sparrow24 · Jun 4, 2024

tturt said:
Friend of ours is in a similar situation. His dad gets sicker everyday, calls on this child lots more than other family members, etc. Says he'll set up the legal paperwork for what was agreed on several years ago concerning the land but doesn't. He was in the hospital for several days recently. Now it seems he's too sick for them to bring up the topic. Earlier the in-laws moved legally going against what this dad wanted - well, sure you can fill in the blanks.

Plus if he had to go into a nursing home with the land in his name, it could bring on numerous financial consequences.

Yes, praying for you and your family

Grafted In said:
Go visit a tent city. Perhaps pitch a tent and live there for a time.

I'm thankful everyday to have a roof over our heads. We've been getting a lot of storms. I thank God each day because, as hard as this is, this is currently the only thing standing between us and homelessness. Water leaks in when it rains, so we have to put old towels in front of the doors, but at least it's not raining on us. Our kitchen sink isn't working properly right now but until we get a plumber in here we're eating out more which means I don't have to cook (and I love cooking, I just can't right now). This was always meant to be a temporary solution. It's a very very small place. Our family needs a house and we make enough to afford one. We're just trying to figure out the best solution because our situation is a little unique. We don't want to make another mistake.

Pop D. · Jun 4, 2024

Hallelujah!

rachelrising · Jun 4, 2024

God has a will. If it is the will of God that someone should be completely healed then that is without question holy. However, I think it is not always the will of God for everyone to receive complete healing in their lifetime. What has been helpful to me on this topic is reading about the life of the Saints, blessed and venerable who served God in their life through different challenges. Some like Saint Marcel dealt with depression and Jesus had great words of compassion for him. Saint John of the Cross faced his own challenges with his mental health as well. Some Saints were also challenged with health challenges. They were all holy as well. I bought myself a book called Saints with disabilities by Pia Matthews which has been very healing for me to read.

GospelS · Jun 4, 2024

GTW27 said:
When one is given eyes to see there is a weeping within. A sadness for the state of man. When The Lord was here there was nothing hidden from His eyes. So it is with those who see.

Indeed.

For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

Tropical Wilds · Jun 4, 2024

Good for him. I got a big chunk of mine forgiven back in the day too and I know how nice it is to have that monkey off your back.

Christsfreeservant · Jun 4, 2024

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (1 John 1:1-10 ESV)

Jesus Christ is God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He was with God in the beginning, and he is our creator God, and he is the Word of Life (see John 1:1-36). And he left his throne in heaven, came to earth, and was born as a human baby to a human mother, but he was conceived of the Holy Spirit. So while he lived on the earth he was fully God but fully human (God incarnate).

And during his time of ministry on the earth he healed the sick and afflicted, raised the dead, delivered people from demons, performed all sorts of miracles, fed the hungry, and comforted the sorrowful. But he also preached repentance for salvation from sin and self-denial, dying to sin daily, and walks of obedience to him as required for salvation from sin and for eternal life with God. For he died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

[Isaiah 53:1-12; Matt 7:21-23; Matt 26:26-29; Lu 9:23-26; Lu 17:25; Jn 1:1-36; Jn 6:35-58; Jn 8:24,58; Jn 10:27-33; Jn 20:28-29; Rom 5:8; Rom 6:1-23; Rom 8:1-14; Rom 9:5; 1 Co 6:9-10,19-20; 1 Co 11:23-32; 1 Co 15:1-8; 2 Co 5:15,21; Eph 4:17-24; Php 2:5-11; Col 2:9; Tit 2:11-14; Heb 1:8-9; Heb 2:14-15; Heb 4:15; 1 Pet 2:24; 2 Pet 1:1; 1 John 3:4-10]

Now God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – is light (truth, righteousness) and in him is no darkness (sin, wickedness) at all. So if we say that we are in fellowship with him, but while we walk (in conduct, in practice) in darkness (sin), we are liars who do not practice the truth. But sadly this is where many professing Christians are today, claiming Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and heaven as their eternal destiny, but while they continue in deliberate and habitual sin against God, for they are believing the lies.

But if we walk (in conduct, in practice) in the light (Jesus Christ, truth, righteousness, the gospel), as God is in the light, then we are in fellowship with God and with other believers in Christ who are also in genuine fellowship with the Lord via walks of obedience to his commands in holy living and in the forsaking of our sins, by God-persuaded faith in Jesus Christ. And the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from all sin. We are not cleansed from all sin if we are still walking in the darkness (sin).

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess (own up to, agree with God, align with God about) our sin, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. But this must be read in the context of the previous verses which make it clear that if sin is what we practice, and not righteousness, and not obedience to the Lord, then we don’t have salvation from sin, and we don’t have eternal life with God and cleansing from all sin.

For it is not enough to just give lip service to the Lord and to just make a verbal confession of sin, but we must align with and agree with God with regard to our sin which means that we must deny self, die daily to sin, and follow him in obedience to his commands, in practice, for us to be in fellowship with God and for us to be actively being cleansed from all sin. For this is not a one-time deal and we are good to go to heaven. We must die daily to sin and walk in obedience to our Lord to have eternal life in him.

[Matt 7:21-23; Lu 9:23-26; John 10:27-30; Acts 26:18; Rom 2:6-8; Rom 6:1-23; Rom 8:1-14; Rom 12:1-2; 1 Co 6:9-10,19-20; 1 Co 10:1-22; 2 Co 5:10,15,21; Gal 5:16-24; Gal 6:7-8; Eph 2:8-10; Eph 4:17-32; Eph 5:3-6; Col 1:21-23; Col 3:1-17; Titus 2:11-14; 1 Jn 1:5-10; 1 Jn 2:3-6,24-25; 1 Jn 3:4-10; 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Pet 2:24; Heb 3:1-19; Heb 4:1-13; Heb 10:23-31]

Our Eyes on Jesus

An Original Work / April 23, 2012
Based off Hebrews 12:2-13

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.
Our faith starts and grows in Him,
Who for the joy set before Him
Endured all our sin.
Scorning the shame of the cross,
He sat down beside God above.
He was willing to die for us,
To save us, in love.

Think about the opposition
He endured from sinful men,
So when you go through life’s trials,
You stay strong within.
Knowing all He went through for us
Helps us not grow weak of heart;
Not grow weary; don’t give up;
And not from Him depart.

In your struggle against sin’s ways,
Resist not to shed your blood.
Have you forgotten the words
God spoke to us in love?
“My child, don’t ignore it when
The Lord corrects you; do faint not,
Because the Lord disciplines those
That He loves, of God.”

God rebukes us all for our good;
Share with Him in holiness.
It produces a harvest of
God’s own righteousness.
Therefore, strengthen all within you
That is weak and might give way.
Stand firm in the faith God gives you;
Trust Him and obey.

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Yusuphhai · Jun 4, 2024

Korban (Sacrifice) in Hebrew and Arabic has the similar pronunciation. The purpose of offering sacrifices is to bring oneself closer to God.

Christsfreeservant · Jun 4, 2024

April 23, 2012

I was praying through some present situations in my life. I was feeling weary, and I was losing heart over the situations, so I prayed for renewed strength. Then, I pulled out the Bible study we were doing in our ladies’ Tuesday morning Bible study, and I read Hebrews 12:2-3:

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Wow! That immediately spoke to my heart, and to the situation I was going through, and God began to fill me with his peace and joy. Then, as I prayed for words to a tune the Lord had given me, he led me back to this passage of scripture, and once again he encouraged my heart to rely on his strength.

Our Eyes on Jesus

An Original Work / April 23, 2012
Based off Hebrews 12:2-13

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.
Our faith starts and grows in Him,
Who for the joy set before Him
Endured all our sin.
Scorning the shame of the cross,
He sat down beside God above.
He was willing to die for us,
To save us, in love.

Think about the opposition
He endured from sinful men,
So when you go through life’s trials,
You stay strong within.
Knowing all He went through for us
Helps us not grow weak of heart;
Not grow weary; don’t give up;
And not from Him depart.

In your struggle against sin’s ways,
Resist not to shed your blood.
Have you forgotten the words
God spoke to us in love?
“My child, don’t ignore it when
The Lord corrects you; do faint not,
Because the Lord disciplines those
That He loves, of God.”

God rebukes us all for our good;
Share with Him in holiness.
It produces a harvest of
God’s own righteousness.
Therefore, strengthen all within you
That is weak and might give way.
Stand firm in the faith God gives you;
Trust Him and obey.

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totallylovedbygod · Jun 4, 2024

What do we give?
我们奉献了什么？
Sunday morning or if pushed, Wednesday nights...
周日早晨或者如果有人催的话，周四晚间…
Hit a nerve yet... Good!
触到痛处了吗…好！
Why then aren't the pastors screaming a warning to their people?
为什么牧师们不对他们的人大声警告？
WAKE UP!!
醒来吧！
Every prophet in the OT sought to tell the people of Israel what?
旧约里的每个先知都在试图告诉以色列人民什么呢？
WAKE UP!!
醒来吧！
The Christian life is a battle zone. It is filled with daily battles, persecution, and fighting our own flesh.
基督徒生活是一个奋斗领域。它每天都充满斗争，迫害，以及与肉体的争斗。
The Christian doesn't belong here on Earth; we are strangers and pilgrims. We have a home and we belong there. When we identify with our Saviour, the world will hate us. it hated Him and will hate us. He made that clear.
基督徒不属于这个地球，我们是互不相识者和朝圣者。我们有家，我们属于那里。当我们确认了我们的救主，世界都会恨我们。世界恨他，也会恨我们。因他使一切清晰可知。
Life is all about Him! Jesus is our life, Jesus is our love, Jesus is our Lord!
生命关乎他！耶稣是我们的生命，耶稣是我们的爱，耶稣是我们的主！
It's time to show the world that Jesus lives in us.
是时候向世界展示耶稣活在我们之中了。
Penn Gillete is an atheist who said:
Penn Gillete是一个无神论者，他说道:
"If you truly believe that people are going to hell and you don't tell them, how much do you have to hate them not to tell them?"
如果你真的相信人会下地狱，并且不告诉他们，你有多恨他们才不会告诉他们？
Let me say:
而我说:
If you won't sacrifice for Christ,
If you won't obey Christ's commands,
If you won't read His Word,
If you won't spend time with God in prayer,
如果你不为基督牺牲，如果你不遵守基督的诫命，如果你不读他的话语，如果你不在祷告中花时间与神一起，
Then you have a serious problem my friend!
那么你有严重问题了我的朋友！
The book of 1 John has a series of questions; look at that book and test yourself to see if you are in the faith - 2 Cor 13:5.
约翰一书有一系列问题；看看那页书检验你自己是否在信心中-哥林多后书13:5
Keith Green, my dear brother, once said this in one of his songs:
吉思格林，我亲爱的哥哥，在他的一首歌中曾经写道:
"Jesus rose from the dead, and you won't get out of bed."
“耶稣从死中复活了，而你却没起床”
I go back to what that young man said at the start. If you can't or won't match his devotion, don't waste God's time. If he is so devoted to his ideology, why can't we be as devoted to Christ?
返回到那个年轻人起初所说。如果你不能或不会和他的奉献相比，不要浪费神的时间。如果他奉献给他的意识形态，我们为何不能奉献给基督？
It doesn't matter how long you have gone to church, what matters is:
不管你多久去一次教堂都没关系，重要的是:
Jesus said, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."
耶稣说，“如果你爱我，你就会遵守我的诫命”
Please feel free to share this.
请抽时间分享这篇
Written from my heart,
来自我内心的话
KK

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totallylovedbygod · Jun 4, 2024

We had a lady who came to church quite infrequently. She moved out of Nanjing, and her son "E" came with her to church, and I shared with him.
我们中有位女士极少去教堂，她搬出了南京，于是她的儿子和她去教堂，我与他一起交流。
He is now a member of CCP "Young Pioneers..."
他现在是共产党“青年先锋队员“。
This is what he wrote on one of his WeChat groups:
以下是他在他的一个微信群里所写的:
I am a member of the Chinese YP I swear under the banner of the team. I love the CCP, love the Motherland, love the people, study hard, exercise well, prepare, contribute to the cause of the CCP.
我是中国青年先锋队员，我在队旗下宣誓，热爱党，热爱祖国，爱人民，努力学习，好好锻炼，时刻准备着为党奉献。
This has had a profound effect on me, as there are millions of young pioneers... millions of CCP members trapped in this.
这件事对我有着深刻影响，因为这里有数以百万的青年团员，以及众多共产党员。
We have heard of many thousands of Muslim leaders who have come to Christ, but who prays for these young people? Please pray for the millions of CCP members and the young pioneers.
我们曾听说成千上万的穆斯林领袖来到基督面前，但有谁为这些年轻人祈祷吗？请为这众多党员和青年团员祈祷吧。
This is a special appeal to pray for them.
为他们祈祷有特别的吸引力。
How is God going to work? He speaks sometimes through supernatural means such as dreams and visions, but He tells us to preach the Gospel and pray. Please pray earnestly and fervently.
神是如何工作的？他有时通过超自然方式讲话，诸如梦和异象，但他要我们传扬福音并祈祷。请诚恳而热烈地祷告吧。
Finally, why can't we show as Christians the same commitment to the cause of Christ?
最后，我们为何不能展示作为基督徒，因基督的原因而做出相同承诺呢？
Let me re-write this for you:
让我为你重新讲述一遍:
I AM A MEMBER OF THE BODY OF CHRIST - Scripture
我是基督身体的一部分-经文
I WILL SERVE MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN SELFLESS AND HUMBLE SERVICE - JOHN 13:1-17
我将以无私谦卑服务于我的弟兄姐妹们。约翰福音13:1-17
I LOVE MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS - 1 JOHN 4:19-21
我爱我的弟兄姐妹们-约翰一书4:19-21
I LOVE MY HEAVENLY HOME - Scripture
我爱我天上的家-经文
I LOVE THE WORLD WITH THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST - Scripture
我用基督的怜悯爱这世界-经文
I WILL STUDY AND SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES TO BE A WORKMAN APPROVED OF GOD - 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 AND 3:16-4:2
我将学习研究圣经，成为神认可的事工-提摩太后书2:15和3:16-4:2
I WILL KEEP MY BODY UNDER SUBJECTION - 1 COR 9:24-27
我将使我的身体顺服-哥林多前书9:24-27
I WILL PREPARE WELL BY SPENDING MUCH TIME WITH GOD - Scripture
我将准备好与神更多时间相处-经文
I WILL SEEK EVERY DAY TO MAKE A UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD - Scripture
我将寻求每一天为神的国度做独特的贡献-经文
My question is: If people who are trapped in an ideology that is false and a false religion that gives them no hope, and show such devotion it, then why can't I/we as Christians show true devotion to the One who bought us be His own precious blood and saved us from sin, death and hell?
我的问题是:如果人们陷入错误的意识形态以及毫无希望的错误宗教，并为此敬拜，那么我/我们作为基督徒，为何不能向那以珍贵宝血买了我们，并救赎我们脱离罪，死亡和地狱的那位表达真实的敬拜呢？
They spend every penny on spreading their false religion, every hour seeking new converts, and every breath telling people a lie!
他们花每一分钱传扬他们的错误宗教，每个小时寻求新的转变，每次呼吸都在讲述谎言！
I remember years ago; I visited my brother in Canada. He took me to see my favourite ice hockey team, the Ottawa Senators, play their big rivals the Toronto Maple Leaf's. I sat next to a guy, a leaf's fan, who had travelled many miles to be there; he had sacrificed his time and money just to see his team play. But will we sacrifice anything; Wednesday nights if it's raining, will we go to prayer meetings or if it's raining on a Sunday morning, will we skip church?
我记得多年前拜访加拿大的兄长，他带我看最喜欢的冰球队，渥太华参议员队，对阵他们的主要竞争对手，多伦多枫叶队。我坐在一个伙计旁边，他是枫叶队球迷，旅行许多英里来到那里；他牺牲了时间和金钱只为看他的球队比赛。我们也会牺牲任何事吗？周四晚间如果下雨我们会参加祷告聚会吗？或周日早晨下雨，我们会不去教堂吗？
We sit there and do nothing; maybe we do a little. If we showed half of the commitment of the Mormons, Muslims and even this young man, then maybe the Gospel would have reached many more than it has.
我们坐在那里无所事事；也许我们做了那么一丁点事，如果我们表现出有摩门教徒，穆斯林们甚至这个年轻人一半的承诺，福音也许就会比目前传给更多人。
We need a subtle kick in the pants. Me included! We do just enough to get by...
我们需要不露声色的下点狠功夫，包括我，需要做足够多…来获得。
Some Christians can't read 4 verses; we feed on scraps, and expect to be fed by our pastors. We are not infants! We are adults. Adults feed themselves. Some of you reading this, have:
一些基督徒不能读4节经文，我们吃着残羹剩饭，期待着被牧师牧养，我们不是婴儿！我们是成年人，成年人自给自足。你们中一些人读过这个:
Never read through the Bible in a year.
从不曾在一年内通读圣经。
Never spent any more than two minutes in prayer.
从不曾在祷告中花费超过2分钟
Never shared the Gospel one to one.
从不曾一对一分享福音。
Never stayed still and listened to God for any more than 2 minutes.
从不曾安静待着聆听神超过2分钟。
This young man will do everything to extend the role of the CCP. He will go to any lengths; he will give all his money, all his time, and all his effort!
这个年轻人会做任何事来扩展共产党的职能。他会不择手段，他会奉献所有金钱，时间和他的努力！

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Thursday
周四
China people groups, languages and religions | Joshua Project

140 million are unreached. The size of the task is huge, to walk down a street is to be overwhelmed by this mass of humanity. Please pray that every person in China, would hear the gospel.
一亿四千万人未领受福音。这项任务数字巨大，走在街上都会被大量民众所征服。请祷告中国每个人将听到福音。

Friday
周五
Many millions are trapped in Buddhism (500 Million), Communist Ideology (130 Million) and Atheism (500 Million). These ideologies are deep strongholds for the Chinese people and can only be dismantled by fervent and persevering prayer. Especially pray for the leader of China and the members of the CCP.
几百万人陷入佛教（5亿），共产主义（一亿三千万）和无神论者（5亿）。这些意识形态是中国人信仰的主体，仅能通过热切而持久的祷告来废除。尤其为中国领导者和共产党员祷告。

Saturday
周六
Please pray for Revival of the church in China, it is only the power of the gospel, that can release China from the power of darkness. Consistent and fervent prayer is needed, please pray that the Chinese church would be filled with power and boldness and would by the preaching of the gospel, CHANGE MANY MILLIONS OF HEARTS IN CHINA.
请为中国教会复兴祷告，它是福音的唯一力量，能将中国从黑暗的权力中释放出来。持续和热切的祷告是需要的。请祷告中国教会将会被力量和胆魄充满，也将被福音的传播充满，因而改变中国几百万人的心灵。

Are you willing to join us?
你希望加入我们吗？

These requests are guidelines, please use the books Operation World and Operation China for more detailed information.
这些请求是一些指南，请使用书籍-世界运作和中国运作，获得详细信息。
For news of persecution in China, please go to
Voice of the Martyrs and Open doors

获取中国关于迫害的新闻，请到，殉道者的声音和开放之门。

totallylovedbygod · Jun 4, 2024

2 Thessalonians 3
帖撒罗尼迦后书第3章
Finally, brothers,[a] pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honoured,[b] as happened among you, 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.[c] 4 And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
1弟兄们，我还有话说：请你们为我们祷告，好叫主的道理快快行开，得着荣耀，正如在你们中间一样；2也叫我们脱离无理之恶人的手，因为人不都是有信心。3但主是信实的，要坚固你们，保护你们脱离那恶者。4我们靠主深信，你们现在是遵行我们所吩咐的，后来也必要遵行。5愿主引导你们的心，叫你们爱神，并学基督的忍耐。

Sunday
周日
Please pray that the Chinese church, would be filled with purity, power and boldness as it meets today. Please pray for the pastors as they preach, for boldness and empowerment. Please pray for the protection of all services.
请祷告中国教会，就像今天一样充满洁净，权柄和胆魄。请在牧师传道之时为他拥有胆魄、允准而祷告。请祷告所有侍奉都得到保护。

Monday
周一
Please pray as the church is 80-90% women. Men need to be challenged and activated into leadership. Please pray that each church would have a group of godly men, who fear nothing but God, and who are prepared to sacrifice themselves for the gospel.
请为教会80％-90％的女士祷告。男士需要经历挑战并活跃在领导岗位。请祷告每个教会都将有一群神的仆人们，他们除了神无所惧怕，也准备好为福音奉献自己。

Tuesday
周二
Plese pray for the next generation, most of the church is made up of middle-aged people. Please pray that there would be an influx of young people and children into the church. The next generation is only interested in the latest fashion and cell phone. Please pray for the children of China, who are under severe pressure to achieve a good score at school.
请为下一代祷告，绝大多数教会是由中年人组成，请祷告教会有年轻人和孩子们进入，下一代仅对最新的时尚和手机有兴趣。请祷告中国的孩子们，他们在学校为了获得好分数面临严重的压力。

Wednesday
周三
Persecution is real, but we can and do share the gospel. Please pray that God would open up opportunities to share the gospel. People are in great need. Many people have mental problems, the society seems stable, but people are hurting very deeply. Please pray that the church, would be salt and light.
迫害真实发生，但我们能做的就是分享福音。请祷告神将开启分享福音的机会。人民有巨大需求。许多人有精神问题，社会看似平稳，但人们内心被深深伤害，请祷告教会将成为盐和光。

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