"TO IGNORE EVIL, IS TO ENCOURAGE IT; AND TO SAY NOTHING, IS PROMOTING IT!"

 We must STOP standing idly by and blindly celebrating Halloween and learn the history behind it! It was, and for some, STILL is the celebrating and portrayal of the dead. People will pray (worship) to them. This is something WE KNOW is scripturally wrong! The Bible instructs us abstain from ALL appearances of evil! So why do we continue to partake is these events because MAN gives us candy and says it's ok?! As SAINTS, we MUST spread the light of God, even more so TODAY and remove Satan's footing! The devil is ALWAYS seeking whom he may devour! 

"FOR WILL YOU TRUST A WOLF JUST BECAUSE HE PUT ON A SHEEP'S COSTUME?!"

Ephesians 5:7-8, 11 KJV

Be not ye therefore partakers with them. [8] For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: [11] And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them .

"DO YOU FEEL LIKE GOD IS PUNISHING YOU?"

EVERY trial ISN'T punishment! Trials come to mold, correct, DEFLATE and enlighten! Sometimes He just wants us to GO THRU a trial to appreciate the blessing even the more. Or, you and everything around could be going RIGHT,  but God would ALLOW a trial to come to DETER self righteousness. Remember, NO ONE is perfect and ABOVE correction! He wants us to REMAIN humble and to NOT think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. Trials ensure that we STAY on the right track! We must learn to appreciate and rejoice IN THEM! 

"FOR TRIALS ARE GOD'S TOOLS TO MAKE AND KEEP US HOLY!"

Hebrews 12:10-11 KJV

For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. [11] Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

"STOP FEARING WHEN THE BOAT ROCKS, AND LEARN TO SLEEP THRU THE STORM!"

 During sleep, you have a decreased ability to react to stimuli (a detectable change in the internal or external environment). This means you're NOT likely to RESPOND to what goes on around you, let alone CARE! In the Bible Daniel slept in the lion's den, Peter slept in jail while awaiting death, and Jesus slept thru a storm! All because of their UNDYING FAITH! They KNEW who had COMPLETE control and found rest in His shelter. It's easy to have faith in things WE can control. The TRUE test of our FAITH comes in the midst of the IMPOSSIBLE! Trials come to prove something to US, not God! He ALREADY knows what we will do! 

"FOR ONLY IN TRIALS WILL WE KNOW THE DEPTH OF OUR FAITH!"

Psalm 4:8 KJV

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord , only makest me dwell in safety.

"TURN DOWN THE VOLUME OF THE WORLD IN ORDER TO HEAR GOD'S VOICE!"

 Often we expect God to YELL over the chaotic confusion WE CREATE! We look for God to make earth shaking moves and never realize that often His MOST powerful moves occur in silence! However, WE CAN'T HEAR because we busy ourselves with the cares of THIS world while God's voice slowly becomes unrecognizable. We must REMAIN still and LISTEN & OBEY instructions! STOP trying to FIGURE OUT God's future plans, and take heed to His PRESENT plans! Stay on the right path and avoid short cuts or detours! 

"FOR THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS IS A STRAIGHT LINE!"

1 Kings 19:11-12 KJV

And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord . And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord ; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: [12] And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

"PRAYER CLOSET: THE ONLY CLOSET YOU DON'T HAVE TO COME OUT OF!"

 It's nice if you have a closet big enough to pray in, but it DOESN'T have to be a closet, NOR a room! You can pray to God ANYWHERE and ANYTIME. YES, it's nice to set aside a specific time to pray, but God IS NOT satisfied with JUST that. You don't have to pray a certain way or know the right words to say....JUST PRAY! We must seek Him often...NEVER CEASING! Talk to Him throughout the day and ALLOW Him to REMOVE what's wrong in you, and empower you to speak life into ANY situation! 

"FOR ONLY THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH!"

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

Pray without ceasing.

"GOING BACK TO BASICS STRENGTHENS YOUR FOUNDATION!"

 There are too many TOP HEAVY Christians and not enough GROUNDED Christians! Because the fundamentals of salvation were LEARNED and NOT APPLIED! We tend to get lost in the blessings of God, striving to enlarge our territory, while our foundation is crumbling. The devil is tricky and loves to cut us off at the knees....our FAITH! Our faith seems simple BUT it's the most POWERFUL and it's backed by the WORD of God! Without BOTH, we will ALWAYS fail and joy will be temporary! We must DAILY read and APPLY the Word of God! 

"BECAUSE FOR BEST RESULTS, WE MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!"

2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

"WHAT DOES YOUR ORCHARD GROW?"

 As a CHRISTIAN, our fruits of our spirits SHOULD BE: Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, FAITH, Meekness and Temperance. HOWEVER, this ISN'T always evident! Our spiritual fruits LOOK ripe, but inside they're inedible and not fit for use! NEWS FLASH: our fruits AREN'T just beneficial to others! We must FIRST eat of our fruit and ALLOW it to nourish OUR SOULS! ONLY THEN will we reap AND distribute blessings! 

"FOR WHY DO WE LOOK FOR A HARVEST FROM SEEDS NEVER PLANTED?!

Galatians 5:22-23 KJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, [23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

"CTRL+ALT+DEL: REBOOT YOUR SPIRIT!" 

We must control access to our spirit, alternate our focus and delete ANYTHING that's NOT of God! Too often we allow any and everything to penetrate our spirit, leaving room for the devil to wreak havoc. All because we shifted our focus from God. However, once we realize what's happened, we must REMOVE ALL appearances of ungodliness! If not, our joy will be vastly depleted, seemingly to the point of no return. It's time to TAKE BACK what the devil stole from us and ALLOW God to RENEW and RESTORE joy in our salvation! And vow to NEVER again relinquish control to the enemy! 

"FOR THE DEVIL CAN ONLY TAKE WHAT WE ALLOW HIM TAKE!"

Psalm 51:10, 12 KJV

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. [12] Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

"DON'T BE SPIRITUALLY DEFENSELESS!"

 Salvation ISN'T enough to fight the devil! We MUST also have FAITH, RIGHTEOUSNESS, TRUTH, THE WORD OF GOD & PEACE! The attacks of the devil come NOT to test our knowledge, but our APPLICATION of our knowledge! He preys on the defenseless, and our FAITH is the FIRST line of defense and it's backed by the Word of God! If these falter, we lose the will to MAINTAIN righteousness, to uphold the truth, to spread peace and ultimately, lose our salvation and ability to STAND! Therefore, we must DAILY renew our strength because this process isn't always instantaneous! The devil WILL patiently wait for a gradual decline! 

"FOR POISON TAKEN ALL AT ONCE OR SPORADICALLY OVER TIME, STILL HAS THE SAME EFFECT!"

Ephesians 6:11-12 KJV

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

"THE BEST DEFENSE, IS A GOD OFFENSE!"

 Often when faced with trials, were become complacent, succumb defeat or lose interest in fighting. Not realizing that we've fallen into the hands of the devil. All because we FOOLISHLY thought we were the source of our strength! DON'T GIVE UP, KEEP THE FAITH! SINGLE-HANDEDLY we CAN'T defeat the devil! So why not turn it over to who can?! God just wants us to STAY FOCUSED on HIM in PRAYER, hold onto the Rock, and NEVER relinquish control to the enemy! 

"FOR ENCOURAGEMENT COMES WHEN WE TAKE OUR FOCUS OFF THE GIANTS IN FRONT OF US AND SEE ALL THE FALLEN ONES GOD BLOCKED BEHIND US!"

Exodus 14:14 KJV

The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

"ARE YOU A SLAVE?"

 Millions go through life NEVER knowing they're a slave! Whatever and whoever has control over us, our desires, our focus...we become a slave to! But we foolishly think we're superior and can walk through life unscathed while remaining UNSAVED! The devil has people following him in drones through EFFORTLESS manipulation of their minds. HOWEVER, there's refuge! God sent His son to FREE us, but we MUST realize that we are bound! 

"FOR REMOVING THE SHACKLES FROM YOUR FEET DOES LITTLE IF THEY REMAIN ON YOUR MIND!"

John 8:34, 36 KJV

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant (SLAVE) of sin. [36] If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

"WHAT GOOD IS A CLEAN GLASS, IF THE CONTENTS AREN'T FIT TO DRINK?!"

 This is EXACTLY what we offer God when we RELIGIOUSLY give the APPEARANCE of salvation but NEVER religiously follow His commandments! We care more about what people THINK about us then what God KNOWS about us! God doesn't just want a pretty package....He wants the COMPLETE package! He's tired of our polluted praises, prayers and evangelists! He desires to change us from within FIRST, so that what He pours in us, will PERMANENTLY change our appearance! 

"FOR ON JUDGEMENT DAY, OUR SPIRITUAL DRESS CODE WON'T GUARANTEE ACCESS INTO HEAVEN!"

Matthew 23:26 KJV

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

"A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF, CANNOT STAND!"

 Many of us PLAY CHURCH on Sunday, BUT are sinful Monday thru Saturday! To the point that NO ONE takes our salvation seriously....not even us! HOWEVER, when temptations of impure thoughts and sinful acts are confronted, we're SHOCKED that we can't COMMAND obedience. There's a war on the INSIDE and the enemy is YOU! No one can serve TWO masters! We MUST choose to FULLY stand for God, or risk falling for the tricks of the devil! 

"FOR IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING!"

Mark 3:23, 25 KJV

And he called them unto him , and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? [25] And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

"THE LORD HOLDS YOU UP, SO YOU CAN HELP OTHERS!"

 Often we REFUSE to help others while we're SELFISHLY seeking God's help! We let the cares of this world blind us to the will of God. The Bible says that NO soldier entangles himself with affairs of THIS life if they want to please the one who chose him to be a soldier. YES, we must CONSTANTLY seek God for strength, BUT He doesn't always wait until we're FULLY powered to use us! He wants us to REMAIN plugged into HIS power source in order to energize others so we can JOINTLY be propelled in Christ! 

"FOR WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT A FULLY POWERED BATTERY THAT NEVER GETS USED?!"

2 Timothy 4:17 KJV

Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

"IF A DOG BRINGS A BONE, HE WILL CARRY ONE!"

 GOSSIP is NEVER one sided! It's a viscous cycle of destruction! And contrary to popular belief, IT IS A SIN! The Bible says that DEATH AND LIFE ARE IN THE POWER OF THE TONGUE. Murder IS NOT just an action applied by hands! We are ALL guilty of VERBAL murder AND accessories after the fact! We must ALWAYS be mindful of what we say AND what we hear! We are instructed to RESIST the devil....so why do we keep allowing him to come in?! We must stay near the cross and abstain from ALL appearances of evil! 

"FOR WHOSOEVER SHALL KEEP THE WHOLE LAW, AND YET OFFEND IN ONE POINT, HE IS GUILTY OF ALL."

Proverbs 6:16-19 KJV

These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, [19] A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord (GOSSIP) among brethren.

"PROCEED WITH CAUTION: SIDE EFFECTS ARE PEACE & UNEXPLAINABLE JOY!"

 Have you ever been overwhelmed with JOY when you know you should be upset, worried or afraid? Well that was just God's way of showing you NOT to worry because He's there for you! Just continue to STAY in God's Word and CONSTANTLY praise Him! There's no need to figure ANYTHING out because God ALREADY worked it out! HOWEVER, if you DO NOT experience this, the problem lies with YOU! 

"FOR SOLUTIONS ARE FOUND WHEN WE STOP LISTING THE THINGS GOD DIDN'T DO AND START ACKNOWLEDGING THE THINGS WE HAVEN'T DONE!"

Philippians 4:6-7 KJV

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. [7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

The maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been identified as "Sub-sequential Internal Non-morality," more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.

Some of the symptoms include:

1. Loss of direction

2. Foul vocal emissions

3. Amnesia of origin

4. Lack of peace and joy

5. Selfish or violent behavior

6. Depression or confusion

7. Fearfulness

8. Idolatry

9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden and has paid the price of the staggering cost for these repairs. There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R. Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT AND FORGIVENESS from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:

1. Love

      2. Joy

  3. Peace

      4. Patience

5. Kindness

  6. Goodness

     7. Faithfulness

     8. Gentleness

       9. Self-control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (BEST Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.

Thank you for your attention!

GOD

P.S.: Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail'!

Because HE Lives! Working for God on earth doesn't pay much, but His retirement plan IS out of this world! 

"GET OUT OF THE BOX!"

 EVERYTHING God has for you CAN'T be put in a box! So don't STAY in one! God's gift won't always have pretty packaging OR be the most wanted gift....BUT it's JUST RIGHT for you! All of your talents, experiences and desires aids in the personification of God's calling on your life! HOWEVER, you may have to WALK ALONE while experiencing pain and suffering..don't give up! Stop being complacent in being spiritually suffocated and emotional drained by choosing what's widely acceptable over God's mystery gift! We MUST step out on FAITH and SEPARATE from ANYTHING that's NOT of God! 

"FOR WITH GOD, THE FAITH INVOKED MYSTERY GIFT IS ALWAYS MORE REWARDING!"

2 Corinthians 6:17 KJV

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing ; and I will receive you,