I got a great link on the same note as my rant yesterday from a brother in the faith... it is very worth the read and on the same line....
http://peacebringer7.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/the-myth-of-united-states-as-a-christian-nation/
He also has a great blog so you might just want to take the time to check it out while you are there.
I also have been thinking about what I wrote yesterday and I think I really need to clarify something about myself.
I grew up in the mess I ranted about. I believed the United States of America was the greatest country on this planet and was somehow superior. I did the pledge to the flag and sang the country worshipful patriotic songs. I bought the lie that we were something special and all the erstwhile blessings were our due. I felt very self righteous and full of national pride. I considered this 'Christian' nation somehow exempt from persecution and was suppose to lead the world the way to somewhere...never knowing just where. I did question at times but then felt guilty for that questioning and thought it was just because I was not right with God. I thought I just was not spiritual enought to really 'get' it.
So with saying all of that I have had to confess my sins and humble myself for the ignorant person I can be and have been many times. I am still a work in progress and therefore have not arrived in perfect knowledge and wisdom.
I am still fighting my way through all the muck of my past conditioning and it has been very painful.
It is hard to realize that everything I have ever been taught has been lies and delusion and that even now I have to repent often for continued ignorance I am finding in myself. I have to often check myself to make sure I am not switching self righteous coats and thinking I am all that, just because I have gleamed a bit of truth here and there.
But one thing I am finding out is that searching for truth is painful and comes with a price. You get no comfort zones in searching for truth. You also have more responsibility and accountability when you search for truth. It can be a heavy burden. Thank the Father I can cast my burdens on Him. If not for that I know I would sink in this world of grand delusions and muck....
So with that I am out of here for today...
Your sister in Christ who is always searching for truth and always being humbled by it....
Judy
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
My Rant for today..but from my heart!
I do not know if I can write all the things that have been weighing on my mind as of late however, I feel as if I need to try and convey as much as I can.
I have been praying a lot about truth...the Father's truth not mans truth. As one of my dear sister's in the Lord always says to me...'Praying for the truth even if it kills me'. Well that is how I feel.
When I was doing the interview with Zeph a few days ago I remember talking about how Americans were always thinking they were so good and so self righteous. Like they deserved blessings and such even while they were killing unborn babies and destroying other countries and their children. Maybe not in exact words but something like that.
Anyway Zeph said something about how people came here for religious freedom and how blessed this country has always been and he might have just been looking for a response from me however, I think we got sidetracked and I really feel like I need to clarify what is on my heart about that line of thought.
What if this country was not founded as one nation under the one supreme GOD, the Creator??? What if that one god was a horrible luciferian government god? Lets think about this a little bit.
The founding father's of this country were masons....the establishment of this country was laid out on masonic principles with a layer of bible principles between the flaps.The whole of the Washington D.C. is laid out on a satanic grid and every government building in this country was build on cornerstones of masonic foundations.
The statue of Liberty is a goddess and the flag is loaded with satanic stars. The great seal is designed with luciferian trademarks and designs.
Even our money is covered with satanic symbols. So who is the 'In God we Trust' really referring too? Do you even think the real GOD the Father and Creator is a part of any of this?
OK, so now you might say 'What about all of the prosperity and freedoms we have enjoyed all these years in this country?' ' What about all of the churches on every corner?' Well lets just take a good hard look at that.
Yeah we have a lot to be thankful for in the country. We have an abundance of food...water....entertainment...and luxuries. We are so blessed.....
We are fat, lethargic, apathetic and greedy. We believe we do not deserve to hurt or experience pain of any kind so lets stayed drugged and entertained. We serve a god who endorses extreme self indulgence and greed and we believe that anyone who comes between our indulgences and greed should be branded a terrorist and shot.
The churches on all those corners are more concerned with numbers, money and entertainment and real sacrifice is not an option.Forget about tribulation of any kind, after all did not Jesus die so we could have it all?????
Do I sound harsh??? Well I mean too!!!!
All of the so-called third world nations that this country seems to look down upon are in a much better place then we have ever been here. They know that without true faith they would not be able to survive day to day. They know what a real relationship with the Father is all about. It is not about entertainment, money, houses, cars, greed etc. It is about breathing the breath of their very lives and depending on the Creator to do that.Their freedom does not come in form of a worldly government but in the freedom of the spirit that comes from true faith from the true Savior!
Have you ever thought that maybe all this religious self righteous christian religious stuff and all of this so called prosperity is nothing but an illusion?That maybe all the churches on all the corners, all the nice houses, cars, food, entertainment etc. is nothing but an illusion to get your focus off the true GOD... the true Savior.... the Truth Period????
What if this whole wonderful idea of the great USA is nothing but an illusion? The great Babylon? Maybe the GOD of the bible did not found this country at all....maybe it was the god of this world.
Do you really think the GOD of the bible is in this? Would He compromise so much? I think not! The enemy knows full well how to twist the WORD and use it for his benefit.
I could die in this country for what I just wrote. Call that freedom? And the ones who would hang me would probably be CHRISTIANS!!! But you know what? I do not care because my freedom does not come from this country and its institutions. It comes through the true Father..the Creator of the universe.... the true Savior.....my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And what is truly free is free indeed!!!
Love & Prayers always....
Judy
I have been praying a lot about truth...the Father's truth not mans truth. As one of my dear sister's in the Lord always says to me...'Praying for the truth even if it kills me'. Well that is how I feel.
When I was doing the interview with Zeph a few days ago I remember talking about how Americans were always thinking they were so good and so self righteous. Like they deserved blessings and such even while they were killing unborn babies and destroying other countries and their children. Maybe not in exact words but something like that.
Anyway Zeph said something about how people came here for religious freedom and how blessed this country has always been and he might have just been looking for a response from me however, I think we got sidetracked and I really feel like I need to clarify what is on my heart about that line of thought.
What if this country was not founded as one nation under the one supreme GOD, the Creator??? What if that one god was a horrible luciferian government god? Lets think about this a little bit.
The founding father's of this country were masons....the establishment of this country was laid out on masonic principles with a layer of bible principles between the flaps.The whole of the Washington D.C. is laid out on a satanic grid and every government building in this country was build on cornerstones of masonic foundations.
The statue of Liberty is a goddess and the flag is loaded with satanic stars. The great seal is designed with luciferian trademarks and designs.
Even our money is covered with satanic symbols. So who is the 'In God we Trust' really referring too? Do you even think the real GOD the Father and Creator is a part of any of this?
OK, so now you might say 'What about all of the prosperity and freedoms we have enjoyed all these years in this country?' ' What about all of the churches on every corner?' Well lets just take a good hard look at that.
Yeah we have a lot to be thankful for in the country. We have an abundance of food...water....entertainment...and luxuries. We are so blessed.....
We are fat, lethargic, apathetic and greedy. We believe we do not deserve to hurt or experience pain of any kind so lets stayed drugged and entertained. We serve a god who endorses extreme self indulgence and greed and we believe that anyone who comes between our indulgences and greed should be branded a terrorist and shot.
The churches on all those corners are more concerned with numbers, money and entertainment and real sacrifice is not an option.Forget about tribulation of any kind, after all did not Jesus die so we could have it all?????
Do I sound harsh??? Well I mean too!!!!
All of the so-called third world nations that this country seems to look down upon are in a much better place then we have ever been here. They know that without true faith they would not be able to survive day to day. They know what a real relationship with the Father is all about. It is not about entertainment, money, houses, cars, greed etc. It is about breathing the breath of their very lives and depending on the Creator to do that.Their freedom does not come in form of a worldly government but in the freedom of the spirit that comes from true faith from the true Savior!
Have you ever thought that maybe all this religious self righteous christian religious stuff and all of this so called prosperity is nothing but an illusion?That maybe all the churches on all the corners, all the nice houses, cars, food, entertainment etc. is nothing but an illusion to get your focus off the true GOD... the true Savior.... the Truth Period????
What if this whole wonderful idea of the great USA is nothing but an illusion? The great Babylon? Maybe the GOD of the bible did not found this country at all....maybe it was the god of this world.
Do you really think the GOD of the bible is in this? Would He compromise so much? I think not! The enemy knows full well how to twist the WORD and use it for his benefit.
I could die in this country for what I just wrote. Call that freedom? And the ones who would hang me would probably be CHRISTIANS!!! But you know what? I do not care because my freedom does not come from this country and its institutions. It comes through the true Father..the Creator of the universe.... the true Savior.....my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And what is truly free is free indeed!!!
Love & Prayers always....
Judy
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thank you!!!
Thank you all yet again for all the response and support....it means a lot to me to get your comments and hear your responses to the interviews....Tells me it is not falling on deaf ears.
I have been thinking about something Zeph and I talked about during that interview. It was about this country being based on faith and being blessed. Well since I finished that interview my thought have gotten a clarity I feel I need to share with you all.
I have to leave town in a bit so I can not write what I need to say now but I plan on writing tomorrow and expounding on those thoughts.
You all have a very blessed weekend and be looking for my next post...it will be a very serious one to be sure...
Until then...
Love & prayers,
Judy
Reading: Isaiah 14:19-22
THE ABOMINABLE BRANCH
We have been considering Jesus as the Branch. In servitude, He became the Branch that now serves as an example of what it means to ensure that life comes forth in us. As the Branch of righteousness, He came forth as a king that brings with Him a rod of judgment. Jesus is clearly the Branch that later became the Vine. He serves as our contrast. Cut off at the point of the cross, he became the means in which God would redeem, cleanse and set apart those branches that abide in the Vine. The branches that truly abide in Jesus will bring forth the buds of everlasting life.
It is important to consider the contrast between branches. Jesus stands as the true Branch that came out of humanity. He alone stands as the true example of the Branch that will produce life that is lasting.
Now we are going to consider the opposite type of branch. This branch is considered an abomination to God. Jesus represents the best of God, but this branch represents the best of man. In this prophecy of Isaiah, he is speaking about Babylon . The Lord referred to this pagan nation as being an abominable branch that has been cast out of a grave. “Abominable” means to loathe, detest or abhor (SC #8581).
In considering this branch, we must recognize that it would face the same judgment it brought on other nations. This pagan nation showed no mercy, and trampled under its enemies without any regard. Likewise, it would be defeated. In fact, this nation was defeated in one night, and it would never rise again.
We are about to consider the final end to all branches that do not find their life and substance in Christ. What kind of branch are you? You need to properly discern your life and fruit.
Prayer: Lord, we do want to become branches that are established in You, knowing that You alone serve as our life and source. Amen.
©2008 Rayola Kelley, Gentle Shepherd Ministries. Permission is granted for
non-commercial (free) distribution provided this notice appears.
www.gentleshepherd.com
Questions or comments welcome. Email: ministry@gentleshepherd.com
I have been thinking about something Zeph and I talked about during that interview. It was about this country being based on faith and being blessed. Well since I finished that interview my thought have gotten a clarity I feel I need to share with you all.
I have to leave town in a bit so I can not write what I need to say now but I plan on writing tomorrow and expounding on those thoughts.
You all have a very blessed weekend and be looking for my next post...it will be a very serious one to be sure...
Until then...
Love & prayers,
Judy
Reading: Isaiah 14:19-22
THE ABOMINABLE BRANCH
We have been considering Jesus as the Branch. In servitude, He became the Branch that now serves as an example of what it means to ensure that life comes forth in us. As the Branch of righteousness, He came forth as a king that brings with Him a rod of judgment. Jesus is clearly the Branch that later became the Vine. He serves as our contrast. Cut off at the point of the cross, he became the means in which God would redeem, cleanse and set apart those branches that abide in the Vine. The branches that truly abide in Jesus will bring forth the buds of everlasting life.
It is important to consider the contrast between branches. Jesus stands as the true Branch that came out of humanity. He alone stands as the true example of the Branch that will produce life that is lasting.
Now we are going to consider the opposite type of branch. This branch is considered an abomination to God. Jesus represents the best of God, but this branch represents the best of man. In this prophecy of Isaiah, he is speaking about Babylon . The Lord referred to this pagan nation as being an abominable branch that has been cast out of a grave. “Abominable” means to loathe, detest or abhor (SC #8581).
In considering this branch, we must recognize that it would face the same judgment it brought on other nations. This pagan nation showed no mercy, and trampled under its enemies without any regard. Likewise, it would be defeated. In fact, this nation was defeated in one night, and it would never rise again.
We are about to consider the final end to all branches that do not find their life and substance in Christ. What kind of branch are you? You need to properly discern your life and fruit.
Prayer: Lord, we do want to become branches that are established in You, knowing that You alone serve as our life and source. Amen.
©2008 Rayola Kelley, Gentle Shepherd Ministries. Permission is granted for
non-commercial (free) distribution provided this notice appears.
www.gentleshepherd.com
Questions or comments welcome. Email: ministry@gentleshepherd.com
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
update....
I will be doing an interview with Zeph Daniel today...it will be posted at his site sometime today as well.....I always pray that I will honor my Father the Creator and be a blessing to you all.
http://zephreport.podomatic.com/
A reminder that he has some really good interviews already posted there so be sure to check them out.
Lesson for today...
Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-17
EXECUTE JUSTICE
God is going to perform the very things He has promised. These good things will benefit His people. In this particular time of fulfilling His promises to Israel , the Branch of righteousness will come to maturity.
We have already pointed out that as the Branch, Jesus came in the disposition of a servant. He presented Himself in the position of a lowly king, but in this Scripture, we are told what His responsibility would entail when it came to executing judgment and righteousness upon the land.
In John 5:22, Jesus stated that His Father had committed all judgment to Him. As the branch of Righteousness, Jesus will become the rod of judgment. He will execute judgment upon all who refuse to believe and obey Him. It is in such justice that peace and safety will reign.
Amazingly, much of the world claims it wants peace. However, it strives to have peace on a diplomatic level in spite of the various environments of oppression that exist within countries and nations. Individuals who strive for this fragile peace try to force people to accept peace without war. But, as we consider that Scripture tells us such peace and safety can only be present when there is justice, we realize just how fragile such a peace is. Sadly, peace without truth and justice always prove to be a façade that hides tyrannical control and oppressive governments.
We are told in the Bible that one of the fruits of this self-serving, wicked world would be lawlessness. When lawlessness reigns, people live in fear. They have no peace because there is no safety to be found. The reason safety is far from such an environment is because there is no justice to confront the lawlessness of people’s foolish, immoral and irresponsible ways. Since there is no real justice to be found, lawlessness reigns, breaking down the resolve of the people to possess hope for what is fair and just.
God is righteous; therefore, He is just. When Jesus reigns, there will be justice, peace and safety in the land, for His rod of judgment will put down all lawlessness.
Prayer: Lord, we are called to be just and honorable, Forgive us if we live in the lawlessness of our own arrogant ways. Show us the way of Your righteousness, judgment and peace. Amen.
©2008 Rayola Kelley, Gentle Shepherd Ministries. Permission is granted for non-commercial (free) distribution provided this notice appears.
http://www.gentleshepherd.com/
Questions or comments welcome. Email: http://us.mc800.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ministry@gentleshepherd.com
http://zephreport.podomatic.com/
A reminder that he has some really good interviews already posted there so be sure to check them out.
Lesson for today...
Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-17
EXECUTE JUSTICE
God is going to perform the very things He has promised. These good things will benefit His people. In this particular time of fulfilling His promises to Israel , the Branch of righteousness will come to maturity.
We have already pointed out that as the Branch, Jesus came in the disposition of a servant. He presented Himself in the position of a lowly king, but in this Scripture, we are told what His responsibility would entail when it came to executing judgment and righteousness upon the land.
In John 5:22, Jesus stated that His Father had committed all judgment to Him. As the branch of Righteousness, Jesus will become the rod of judgment. He will execute judgment upon all who refuse to believe and obey Him. It is in such justice that peace and safety will reign.
Amazingly, much of the world claims it wants peace. However, it strives to have peace on a diplomatic level in spite of the various environments of oppression that exist within countries and nations. Individuals who strive for this fragile peace try to force people to accept peace without war. But, as we consider that Scripture tells us such peace and safety can only be present when there is justice, we realize just how fragile such a peace is. Sadly, peace without truth and justice always prove to be a façade that hides tyrannical control and oppressive governments.
We are told in the Bible that one of the fruits of this self-serving, wicked world would be lawlessness. When lawlessness reigns, people live in fear. They have no peace because there is no safety to be found. The reason safety is far from such an environment is because there is no justice to confront the lawlessness of people’s foolish, immoral and irresponsible ways. Since there is no real justice to be found, lawlessness reigns, breaking down the resolve of the people to possess hope for what is fair and just.
God is righteous; therefore, He is just. When Jesus reigns, there will be justice, peace and safety in the land, for His rod of judgment will put down all lawlessness.
Prayer: Lord, we are called to be just and honorable, Forgive us if we live in the lawlessness of our own arrogant ways. Show us the way of Your righteousness, judgment and peace. Amen.
©2008 Rayola Kelley, Gentle Shepherd Ministries. Permission is granted for non-commercial (free) distribution provided this notice appears.
http://www.gentleshepherd.com/
Questions or comments welcome. Email: http://us.mc800.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ministry@gentleshepherd.com
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