A Time for Every SeasonWritten by Joyce C. Lock
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As God ministers to soul; He replaces Satan’s lies with truth, heals, sets us free, and teaches us about who He is (a process of restoring our innermost self to its’ original creation, separate from evil). In so doing, God gives light to darkness within, gradually indwelling us … as, once we know truth, we choose Him. Devotedly, we, then, begin to serve God (having experienced His perfection) for what He’s already done for us, for who He is, out of love alone. He is worthy to be praised. By time we’ve reached this far in our own spiritual journey, knowing depths of Satan, we, also, know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God’s instruction is path to life. If our desires don’t match God’s will, we’re not in our right mind. © by Joyce C. Lock http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.
Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In addition, she founded and maintains the e-mail ministries "Heavenly Inspirations" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and "Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/. Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other.
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Whatever excuse is given for not loving, it is not of God (I John 4:8). Nor is it God's will for any to dwell amidst such circumstances (I John 1:5) and their wrong doing will not go unpunished (Genesis 9:6). Just as God did not give Satan permission to take Job's life, God does not give Satan power to take our life prematurely (I Samuel 2:6). Also, lack of freedom to serve God is not life. Know ye not that ye are temple of God, and that Spirit of God dwelleth in you: I Corinthians 3:16? For gifts and calling of God are without repentance: Romans 11:29. A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease: Ecclesiastics 6:2. Blessed is he that considereth poor (in spirit): Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness: Psalm 41:1-3. There are precious promises throughout Bible, whatever your need. Claim each one that God speaks to your heart. Any time you believe a lie, it will hold you prisoner; as only truth can set you free (John 8:32). If ever you are not truly free to serve God, it is not truth. Thus, it is important to get out your Bible, search for truths about who God really is, follow paths of His anointing (as per His instruction to you), and find His promises for you ~ so you can "KNOW" WHAT YOU BELIEVE. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he ... Proverbs 23:7 © 2005 by Joyce C. Lock http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.
Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In addition, she founded and maintains the e-mail ministries "Heavenly Inspirations" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and "Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/. Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other.
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