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GodsGirlToday61
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"Love, by its nature, is a resemblance to God, insofar as this is humanly possible."
-- St. John Climacus (The Ladder of Divine Ascent)
-- St. John Climacus (The Ladder of Divine Ascent)
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This song, by these beautiful people, is so encouraging; always makes me smile really big; I hope it makes someone else do the same, again and again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvWmkLkAeJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvWmkLkAeJU
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WannaWitness
Shining God's Light for a Lost World.
Some uplifting and encouraging music:
HE´LL FIND A WAY - HERITAGE SINGERS - YouTube
Turn your eyes upon Jesus - Newsboys - YouTube
An Irish Blessing With Love - YouTube
HE´LL FIND A WAY - HERITAGE SINGERS - YouTube
Turn your eyes upon Jesus - Newsboys - YouTube
An Irish Blessing With Love - YouTube
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1 Though I command languages both human and angelic -- if I speak without love, I am no more than a gong booming or a cymbal clashing.
2 And though I have the power of prophecy, to penetrate all mysteries and knowledge, and though I have all the faith necessary to move mountains -- if I am without love, I am nothing.
3 Though I should give away to the poor all that I possess, and even give up my body to be burned -- if I am without love, it will do me no good whatever.
4 Love is always patient and kind; love is never jealous; love is not boastful or conceited,
5 it is never rude and never seeks its own advantage, it does not take offence or store up grievances.
6 Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but finds its joy in the truth.
7 It is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes.
8 Love never comes to an end. But if there are prophecies, they will be done away with; if tongues, they will fall silent; and if knowledge, it will be done away with.
9 For we know only imperfectly, and we prophesy imperfectly;
10 but once perfection comes, all imperfect things will be done away with.
11 When I was a child, I used to talk like a child, and see things as a child does, and think like a child; but now that I have become an adult, I have finished with all childish ways.
12 Now we see only reflections in a mirror, mere riddles, but then we shall be seeing face to face. Now I can know only imperfectly; but then I shall know just as fully as I am myself known.
13 As it is, these remain: faith, hope and love, the three of them; and the greatest of them is love.
Marshall Hall - He Was.wmv - YouTube
2 And though I have the power of prophecy, to penetrate all mysteries and knowledge, and though I have all the faith necessary to move mountains -- if I am without love, I am nothing.
3 Though I should give away to the poor all that I possess, and even give up my body to be burned -- if I am without love, it will do me no good whatever.
4 Love is always patient and kind; love is never jealous; love is not boastful or conceited,
5 it is never rude and never seeks its own advantage, it does not take offence or store up grievances.
6 Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but finds its joy in the truth.
7 It is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes.
8 Love never comes to an end. But if there are prophecies, they will be done away with; if tongues, they will fall silent; and if knowledge, it will be done away with.
9 For we know only imperfectly, and we prophesy imperfectly;
10 but once perfection comes, all imperfect things will be done away with.
11 When I was a child, I used to talk like a child, and see things as a child does, and think like a child; but now that I have become an adult, I have finished with all childish ways.
12 Now we see only reflections in a mirror, mere riddles, but then we shall be seeing face to face. Now I can know only imperfectly; but then I shall know just as fully as I am myself known.
13 As it is, these remain: faith, hope and love, the three of them; and the greatest of them is love.
Marshall Hall - He Was.wmv - YouTube
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1 Timothy 6:6
Godliness with contentment is great gain
We are told in the bible that if we have clothing and food we, can be content. Paul says in Philippians 4:11-13 while he was in prison waiting to be executed---I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength
Contentment is a choice that we make. When we don't feel like it eg: we may be depressed/angry/fearful/anxious (could be due to circumstances or our own sins or the attacks of the devil), we need to make a decision to be content. To praise and thank God for what we have and that we have Him to help us and that we are saved eternally. To choose to trust God's words and to practice it. And as in Philippians 4:8, --Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
When we do this, we do find relief. I find this to be true from my experiences when I practice the above and also its in line with the bible where the word says--Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you--James 4:7. When we choose to follow God's word, we are actually submitting to God and we will find God helping us.
May this post bless you all.
Godliness with contentment is great gain
We are told in the bible that if we have clothing and food we, can be content. Paul says in Philippians 4:11-13 while he was in prison waiting to be executed---I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength
Contentment is a choice that we make. When we don't feel like it eg: we may be depressed/angry/fearful/anxious (could be due to circumstances or our own sins or the attacks of the devil), we need to make a decision to be content. To praise and thank God for what we have and that we have Him to help us and that we are saved eternally. To choose to trust God's words and to practice it. And as in Philippians 4:8, --Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
When we do this, we do find relief. I find this to be true from my experiences when I practice the above and also its in line with the bible where the word says--Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you--James 4:7. When we choose to follow God's word, we are actually submitting to God and we will find God helping us.
May this post bless you all.
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WannaWitness
Shining God's Light for a Lost World.
Here is a reminder-in-song to us as believers on how to show our Christian love to others.
One More Broken Heart - YouTube
One More Broken Heart - YouTube
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WannaWitness
Shining God's Light for a Lost World.
The original Agnus Dei... wonderful classic worship song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOME6K_ICSk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOME6K_ICSk
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Thy word is a lamp onto my feet... from the album Praise no 9
Thy word is a lamp onto my feet... from the album Praise no 9 - YouTube
Thy word is a lamp onto my feet... from the album Praise no 9 - YouTube
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MY LIFE IS IN YOU LORD!
MY LIFE IS IN YOU LORD! - YouTube
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God[b] is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”
Psalm 59:9-10
You are my strength, I watch for you;
you, God, are my fortress,
10 my God on whom I can rely.
2 Corinthians 12:9
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
MY LIFE IS IN YOU LORD! - YouTube
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God[b] is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”
Psalm 59:9-10
You are my strength, I watch for you;
you, God, are my fortress,
10 my God on whom I can rely.
2 Corinthians 12:9
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
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THANK YOU LORD (WITH A GRATEFUL HEART) (With Lyrics) :
THANK YOU LORD (WITH A GRATEFUL HEART) (With Lyrics) : Don Moen - YouTube
THANK YOU LORD (WITH A GRATEFUL HEART) (With Lyrics) : Don Moen - YouTube
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